As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that these boss battles are some of the most frustrating and infuriating encounters I’ve ever had the misfortune to face. These devious game designers have truly put me through the wringer, making me question my skills and sanity on more than one occasion.
In most video games, a boss battle is usually a hurdle you’re expected to conquer. It serves as a milestone demonstrating your advancement in the game, and it offers a test to confirm that you’ve been playing attentively.
In certain games, not all bosses are designed to be overcome. Instead, some may require you to flee or suffer an immediate defeat as they prove too powerful for your character.
At times, it might seem like an enigmatic riddle or a hidden barrier for advanced material. However, more often than not, an unwinnable boss battle functions as a theatrical climax, demonstrating the stark contrast between your character and a formidable adversary’s power.
If you can’t find a clever method to bypass them now, you may have another opportunity to confront them later in the game, when doing so fits thematically with the narrative for defeating them.
10. Hades
Kid Icarus: Uprising
After successfully freeing Palutena from the grasp of the Chaos Kin in Kid Icarus: Uprising, I, Pit, prepared myself by arming with the Three Sacred Treasures for a bold venture into the domain of the ruler of the underworld, Hades.
Unfortunately, Hades possesses an exponential strength advantage over Medusa, and he effortlessly eliminates all the Sacred Treasures with a careless wave of his hand.
Without the treasures, Pit is unable to inflict significant harm on Hades. In the end, Hades amuses himself by swallowing Pit whole.
Pit attacks Hades’ heart while inside him, but even that only mildly inconveniences him at best.
9. Jasper
Dragon Quest XI
In the middle of Dragon Quest XI’s narrative, the Luminary and their companions arrive at the core of the World Tree with intentions to seize the Sword of Light. Unfortunately, they discover that King Carnelian, who is actually under the influence of the sorcerer Mordegon, has already claimed it.
Mordegon’s trusted confidant, the treacherous Jasper, launches an assault on your group. Despite your best efforts to resist, Jasper will eventually summon the destructive power from his enchanted sphere, obliterating you in a flash.
There’s nothing you can do to stop Mordegon from swiping the Sword of Light and corrupting the World Tree, launching the world into an era of chaos and darkness.
8. Masked Man
Mother 3
Towards the conclusion of Mother 3, Lucas and their companions discover the final Needle hidden within New Pork City. The Masked Man, who turns out to be Lucas’ long-absent sibling, Claus, is on the verge of retrieving it.
In the heat of the game, I unleash a blast of lightning that takes out my comrades, leaving just Lucas standing. But luck was on his side, as he’d been wearing the Franklin Badge. Now, when I face off against him, I realize he’s my brother. From that moment on, he flat-out refuses to engage in battle with me.
Before taking a swing with his stick, Lucas will shut his eyes to avoid hitting anything unintentionally, and he’ll completely disregard any offensive PSI attacks. The only actions available to him are restoring his health and defending himself until he hopes that Claus regains consciousness.
7. The Sorrow
Metal Gear Solid 3
In Metal Gear Solid 3, Snake leaps from a waterfall as a means of evading his chasers, leaving him close to death on the shore.
Here, he encounters the spectral presence of The Sorrow, the late medium from the Cobra Unit, who intends to inflict upon him the bitter feelings of remorse held by the soldiers he has allegedly taken lives from.
Because The Sorrow has already perished, Snake cannot inflict harm upon him anymore. Instead, all he can do is gradually traverse the dreamlike marsh, evading the restless spirits of any soldiers he’s defeated in the game, including fellow Cobra members.
Eventually, The Sorrow will cause Snake to lose consciousness, resulting in a ‘game over’. But don’t worry, if he has a Revival Pill on hand, he can recover from this state.
6. Artorius
Tales Of Berseria
In Tales of Berseria, Velvet and her band of outlaws breach the stronghold of the Empyrean, leading to a long-awaited confrontation between her and her arch-enemy, Artorius.
In their fierce encounter, Velvet and Artorius clash, but the bond between Artorius and Innominat has granted him an overwhelming power. Regardless of how valiantly you may fight, he’ll eventually obliterate both Velvet and her companions using his powerful skill called Savage Wolf Fury – a Mystic Arte.
In a precarious situation, Laphicet miraculously heals Velvet using his magical abilities, thereby gaining the strength to sever his ties to Teresa. With their companions, they successfully make their getaway.
5. Something Truly Evil
World Of Horror
In the game World of Horror, the investigation you’re conducting may occasionally veer off course due to the types of incidents you encounter.
In essence, one could say that encountering something truly malevolent may be the most unfortunate random occurrence. Engaging in specific activities might draw this evil entity towards you, leading eventually to a confrontation in conflict.
An adversary of extraordinary wickedness can’t be vanquished or driven away in the usual manner. Instead, the best strategy seems to be sacrificing one’s wellbeing and mental fortitude, while praying that it grows weary of your presence and allows you to flee before exhaustion claims your life.
4. Bowser
Paper Mario
In the initial phase of Paper Mario’s tale, Bowser disrupted Princess Peach’s celebration by breaking in. Utilizing the power of the swiped Star Rod, he elevated the castle skyward, aiming to keep Peach and her companions as captives.
In the typical fashion, Mario confronts Bowser, and as expected, he manages to squash his foe’s face, yet this time, Bowser refuses to concede victory to him.
Using the Star Rod’s power, Bowser gains complete invincibility, rendering Mario’s jumps entirely ineffective against him. Despite Mario’s best efforts to fight back, he is mercilessly beaten by Bowser and eventually propelled out of the castle using a powerful lightning bolt.
3. Zenon
Soul Hackers 2
About halfway through Soul Hackers 2, Ringo and their team set out to find Mangetsu Kuzunoha, aiming to obtain his Covenant. Upon locating him, they arrive at the crucial moment when they witness Iron Mask’s artificial demon, Zenon, consuming Mangetsu.
The group tries to fight Zenon, yet due to the Covenant inside him, he’s stronger than all of them combined. Even if they manage to wound him, as he is bound by the Iron Mask, he can immediately heal himself whenever needed.
Since there’s no definite method to harm Zenon or regain the Covenant, the group is left with no option other than to withdraw.
2. Wasp King
Bug Fables
In the game Bug Fables, the team Snakemouth recovers multiple artifacts which serve as guides towards the Everlasting Sapling. Yet, unexpectedly, the Wasp Kingdom launches an attack on the Ant Kingdom. Their new ruler, the usurper king, directly assaults Queen Elizant.
As a devoted fan, I join forces with Leif, Kabbu, and another ally to swiftly rush towards the Queen’s aid. In the heart of the action, we clash against the Wasp King in an intense battle. For a fleeting moment, our encounter provides him some amusement, but soon enough, his patience wears thin.
In a turn of events, The Wasp King snatches an artifact from Leif, yet Maki’s swift appearance manages to interrupt his aggressive actions against the Queen, thereby preserving the remaining artifacts.
1. Shadow Rise
Persona 4
In the game Persona 4, as the Investigation Team locates Rise within her TV World lair, it’s revealed that she has previously encountered her Shadow.
Following an ungainly performance reminiscent of a dance by a stripper, Shadow Rise undergoes a metamorphosis, taking on a grotesque figure adorned in swirling hues that appear to be melting, and sporting a visage resembling a satellite dish.
Initially, I face off against the team head-on, but once I take sufficient damage, my knack for scanning kicks in. I scan the entire party, leveraging my abilities to assess their strategies and strengths.
With this analysis, Shadow Rise becomes completely immune to the Team’s Personas and weapons.
In the final moments, Shadow Rise readies an all-out assault, intending to eliminate everyone. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Teddie steps in and triggers a self-destruct mechanism, putting a halt to the attack.
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