The hardest boss battle of all - time

Mark Hamill · 08-08-2011 3:39pm

Raze_them_all wrote: »

Thats the one, havent played it in years so the memory was sketchy always used to laugh that it was never in any faqs when it was the simplist way of beating ruby

I think most people assumed that bosses couldn't be afflicted with statuses (I know I rarely tried to), and so never bothered to try out Hades.

Hamhide · 08-08-2011 3:44pm

galamoth from castlevania symphony of the night was a basterd to beat,sameal from silent hill 1 (1 hit kills!) and lets us not forget the belly belcher himself,jinpachi machima >.<

War Machine 539 · 08-08-2011 4:43pm

Just finished Mass Effect 2 and the Reaper on insanity is a WHOOOREES ABORTION. I hate him.

War Machine 539 · 08-08-2011 4:44pm

Raze_them_all wrote: »

he has a terrible glitch, if you ran to the last bit of cover on the right side of cart one, you could chuck explosive **** off a barrier, get rid of the bats, shoot a clip into his foot, rinse and repeat till death and he'd just stand there shooting into the cover

Co-op MP 2 Sniper rifles! Piece of cake!

Retr0gamer · 08-08-2011 5:04pm

Really don't like bosses in RPGs that are just meat shields, no strategy to beat them you just have to level up enough.

Lanaier · 08-08-2011 5:38pm

-The last boss/ship in Silpheed (original, never played the remake)
I actually beat him too (as a 10 year old)

-Bosses in Ninja Gaiden games, including NES versions which I was useless at.
-Ditto for Megaman bosses.

-Radec from Killzone 2 on Insane/Elite or whatever the hardest setting was.
The one and only time I've broken a modern gaming controller in frustration.
It's not even an epic or interesting battle, just a pain in the ass. Not at all satisfying.

-Maybe this one was just me but the final battle with Solidus Snake at the end of MGS2 had me tearing my hair out.
That stupid, cartwheeling, sword-waving muppet Raiden was comically ineffective at dodging his attacks.

Overheal · 08-08-2011 5:46pm

Unconventional Answer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=runtc3Da0CE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S0VnHmFkwY

Mr.Saturn · 09-08-2011 4:30pm

As mentioned before, the SNK bosses fluctuate madly in terms of fairness, from very to absolutely piss-ripping. Most notable example being the likes of Orochi, Mizuchi, Goenitz, Igniz, Rugal. Five examples that are only beatable through sheer depraved cheapness, Ryo's hurricane kick being my preference.

Another reference, I know, but the final bosses from Mother 2 + 3, for reasons beyond just being difficult and something more sentimental.

Mr. K · 09-08-2011 10:39pm

Lanaier wrote: »

-Maybe this one was just me but the final battle with Solidus Snake at the end of MGS2 had me tearing my hair out.
That stupid, cartwheeling, sword-waving muppet Raiden was comically ineffective at dodging his attacks.

I remember fighting Solidus on Extreme was quite frustrating. I believe I shouted at the TV...a unique event! He's hardly the most difficult boss I've beaten either, maybe it was teenage hormones?!

deathrider · 10-08-2011 12:35am

The only one that springs immediately to mind is the dude at the end of The Suffering: Ties That Bind. He's the only boss I can think off that I simply gave up fighting against and said "F*ck this, I can't beat him" and never returned.
Perhaps there's a strategy to him, perhaps he's rottingly easy and I was just having a bad day. Either way, I gave up hope on that one. Found the whole game to be un-enjoyably difficult. Which is an awful pity considering the amount of fun I had playing through (and replaying through time and time again) the first game.

Batigol · 10-08-2011 11:02am

I could never beat the final boss in Omikron:Nomad Soul. Similar to the above I guess there is a strategy or something to make it a piece of piss but I gave up.

Can't remember any other boss that I gave up on.

Retr0gamer · 10-08-2011 11:08am

Just remembered one! Firelord Leo from Viewtiful Joe. That guy was not only hard to figure out but a bitch to kill as well.

Horsefumbler · 11-08-2011 7:21pm

last boss in rygar on the NES :P

CramCycle · 12-08-2011 1:35am

Magill wrote: »

The newer ninja gaiden games are brutal tbh !

Notorioux wrote: »

Bosses in Ninja Gaiden games

I had the good sense to leave this alone after missing alot of college, my flatmate did not, he failed alot of college.

RolandIRL · 12-08-2011 2:21am

Murai at the start of Ninja Gaiden. was a bastard to beat him on first playthrough. bit weird having the hardest boss fight (imo) at the start of the game

Star Lord · 12-08-2011 11:48am

Mr Bloat wrote: »

Maybe I'm just getting old but I'm finding the final boss in Batman Arkham Asylum to be a right PITA.

Really? I found it a piece of piss compared to that bit where you're at the bottom of the elevator shaft, and there are masses of goons and a couple of titans to beat too, the enclosed space made it harder. Particularly on the hard difficulty where you didn't get the warning signals of attacks!

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Just remembered one! Firelord Leo from Viewtiful Joe. That guy was not only hard to figure out but a bitch to kill as well.

He made me ragequit a few times and I never went back! Must dig it out and retry it!

Retr0gamer · 12-08-2011 11:59am

Roland Deschain wrote: »

Murai at the start of Ninja Gaiden. was a bastard to beat him on first playthrough. bit weird having the hardest boss fight (imo) at the start of the game

If there's one thing it did do it was to teach you how to play the game properly

johnny_ultimate · 12-08-2011 12:10pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Just remembered one! Firelord Leo from Viewtiful Joe. That guy was not only hard to figure out but a bitch to kill as well.

I must have heard the pre-fight soundbite for him close to fifty times. Ughh.

Gandalph · 12-08-2011 12:35pm

I was young when I played it but the 2 of the Ultimate weapons in FF7 were impossible for me, maybe I was just too impatiant.

The Dark Aeons in FF10 were also a kick in the nads.

Also I think the sniper battle on MGS3 on the hardest difficulty was tough for me

bugs · 12-08-2011 1:20pm

All the bosses in the final challenge room in vanquish.
Its hard as nails just to unlock all the challenge rooms, but challenge 6 is damn near impossible. Will go back to it when i have a full day off.

RolandIRL · 12-08-2011 3:40pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

If there's one thing it did do it was to teach you how to play the game properly

talk about throwing ya in at the deep end though.

i must admit though, i was playing the NG Black edition, so eventually after dying about 10 times trying to kill him, i gave in and set it to Ninja Dog difficulty

i blame being around 15 at the time and wanting to just get on with the game :pac:

don't think i've ever played a game with such a steep learning curve. probably why it makes it one of my favourite games (or i just need to find new games!)

ProjectColossus · 12-08-2011 3:59pm

Regarding Emerald and Ruby weapon in FFVII, I beat them easily when by chance I noticed one of my characters max health capacity became 7777 at one point when I was changing around my materia set up. Marching into each fight with guaranteed lucky sevens = easy mode weapons.

I seem to recall putting a good bit of effort into beating the ultima and omega weapons in FFVIII, two optional bosses.

And, I beat the optional Iron Giant on FFIII DS. Pure grind fest for levels, no real strategy involved.

Funny how the only "hardest" bosses that I can think of that I've beaten are all from a series I rarely play. I actually can't think of any others, even though I'm sure there are.

I beat Leo on the PS2, but he might have been easier than the GC version. I don't remember very much about that boss except that I know I finished the game

Retr0gamer · 12-08-2011 4:08pm

Well I played Viewtiful Joe on Adults. I didn't even go near Kds difficulty because it was insultingly easier. I'd imagine he's much easier in kids mode because by the time I got to fire lord leo I had only a little more health than the starting health of kids mode.

ProjectColossus · 12-08-2011 5:07pm

I don't remember, but I almost never play easy mode. And given that the PS2 version was considered the easier version, I must have put it on the harder difficulty to compensate.

I occasionally play easy mode for games I've borrowed from friends, but never for stuff I've bought. I might have to dig out my memory card and figure this out.

SeantheMan · 12-08-2011 5:58pm

Each of the Final Fantasys in recent times had stupidly hard bosses

FF8 - Omega Weapon with a bazillion health
FF9 - Ozma (most stupid looking boss ever)
FF10 - Dark Aeons

Also I remember Seth in SFIV being ridiculously hard on anything other than easy. Even medium he was tough to beat.

A little apart from bosses, but felt like one due to the constant gruel....was the first level of Back to the Future 3 on the Megadrive. Basically had to memorise the whole level and get it inch perfect.

I managed to complete the game back then as a kid, probably through patience and because there were no savepoints, and you never had 20 games on the go at the same time. I tried it on an emulator recently, and turned it off after 10 minutes it was that hard and frustrating. I was angry a 18yr younger version of me was able to do it.

Retr0gamer · 12-08-2011 6:23pm

Anyone that found Seth tough should play an SNK game or Fight Gill from Street fighter 3 3rd strike.

chopperbyrne · 12-08-2011 9:22pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Anyone that found Seth tough should play an SNK game or Fight Gill from Street fighter 3 3rd strike.

Or Hyper Fighting AI Zangief or Super Turbo AI T. Hawk.

Mr.Saturn · 13-08-2011 4:22pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Gill from Street fighter 3 3rd strike.

-"I got him! I got him!"

-"Resurrection!"

-"Hold on, what?"

Gotta love these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgoKvUNH1A&feature=related

deathrider · 13-08-2011 4:47pm

Mr.Saturn wrote: »

-"I got him! I got him!"

-"Resurrection!"

-"Hold on, what?"

Gotta love these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgoKvUNH1A&feature=related

Wow! I've never even played Street Fighter III (I spent half of that vid going "Who the hell are these guys?" Lol), and I'm still impressed!

Retr0gamer · 13-08-2011 4:53pm

deathrider wrote: »

Wow! I've never even played Street Fighter III (I spent half of that vid going "Who the hell are these guys?" Lol), and I'm still impressed!

SF3 thrid strike is probably the best fighting game ever made. It's also got far and away the best 2D animation of any videogame ever. Lucky for you it's out on download soon.

deathrider · 13-08-2011 5:29pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

SF3 thrid strike is probably the best fighting game ever made. It's also got far and away the best 2D animation of any videogame ever. Lucky for you it's out on download soon.

Yeah, I've heard nothing but great things about it. And I've been waiting patiently for it's arrival on XBLA. Looking forward to playing this one.

johnmcdnl · 13-08-2011 10:39pm

Big Knox wrote: »

Flamelurker and Man-Eater(s) from Demon's Souls deserve a mention... roll on Dark Souls and (hopefully) even harder bosses!!

shoot magic at them

killed them both on my second attempts

now the False King is a effing ****

ProjectColossus · 13-08-2011 11:17pm

Not strictly a boss, but I think some of the stages in Super Meat Boy could be considered. The bosses do actually take the form of a stage (which you have to get to the end of)

So, if it's fair to include it, it's say the optional stage "The Kid" is extremely difficult, and worthy of a mention. For something so short (technically possible in less than 2 minutes?), it took me at least an hour grinding it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PjV4GGxdEQ

Seriously, much harder than it looks here.

Magill · 14-08-2011 12:17am

ProjectColossus wrote: »

Not strictly a boss, but I think some of the stages in Super Meat Boy could be considered. The bosses do actually take the form of a stage (which you have to get to the end of)

So, if it's fair to include it, it's say the optional stage "The Kid" is extremely difficult, and worthy of a mention. For something so short (technically possible in less than 2 minutes?), it took me at least an hour grinding it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PjV4GGxdEQ

Seriously, much harder than it looks here.

I can imagine me breaking my controller playing those few levels :P