10 Best Boss Fights of All Time

10 Best Boss Fights of All Time
While the journey is at the heart of any great adventure game, it’s often the climactic boss fight that defines the experience. Whether it’s a slow build to a personal, emotionally charged showdown or an epic battle against a towering foe, these moments stay with us long after the credits roll. Here are 10 of the best boss fights of all time. Let’s dive in!

Metal Gear Solid – Psycho Mantis
When you think of innovation in video games, the Psycho Mantis boss fight is near the top of the list. Ahead of its time, it requires you to outsmart the mind-reading antagonist by switching your controller port. Brilliant and clever, this showcases Kojima at the top of his game.

Metal Gear Solid 3 – The Boss
The Boss is an exceptional character. Not only was she Naked Snake’s mentor, but her story arc is full of twists and turns, making the moment bittersweet and adding to the encounter’s gravitas. With the theme playing in the background and the open lily field as the setting, it’s an incredible end to a masterpiece.

Shadow of the Colossus – Fifth Colossus: Avion
Shadow of the Colossus features some of the best boss fights in the medium. Mammoth in size, these colossal beings must be scaled before you can bring them down. Avion is a standout among these encounters, a massive, birdlike creature that forces you to figure out how to grab hold and strike while soaring through the air. It truly is a special moment in the game.

God of War 3 – Cronos
The God of War series features a range of incredible boss battles. While the third entry begins with a memorable clash against Poseidon, it’s the fight against Cronos that stands out as the most epic encounter. Due to his enormous size, his body doubles as a level as you aim to take down the beast.

God Of War (2018) – The Stranger/Baldur
After the third entry, many were tentative about 2018’s new approach. Those worries were well and truly eviscerated after you face The Stranger. Seamlessly shifting from cinematics, action and QTEs, the battle is insane and a shining example of how to blend storytelling and gameplay into a single, unforgettable moment.

Devil May Cry 3 – Vergil
The moon, the rain – every element combines to make the confrontation with Vergil truly epic in Devil May Cry 3. Fast and relentless, he turns the fight into a true test of skill, forcing you to use everything at your disposal to overcome your adversary.

Resident Evil 4 – Jack Krauser
Krauser is cool, and the knife fight is iconic. While the Resident Evil franchise features some fantastic characters, their battles often involve them transforming into hideous beasts. Although Jack does morph, it’s not over the top, resulting in a strong encounter between two fantastic characters.

Portal 2 – Wheatley
Portal 2 took what came before and elevated it. Voiced by the brilliant Stephen Merchant, he starts as a bumbling, loveable robot but develops over time. The final moments are exquisitely sequenced, delivering an unforgettable conclusion to one of the greatest games of all time.

Cuphead – King Dice
Cuphead is not only a beautiful ode to 1930s cartoons, it’s also an intricately designed boss rush game featuring some of the hardest fights in recent memory. While each boss is a remarkable achievement, King Dice takes the top spot due to the numerous factors that make the fight unique. With each throw of the dye resulting in different mini bosses, it’s a difficult but rewarding fight.

Black Myth: Wukong – The Great Sage’s Broken Shell
A true test of skill, The Great Sage’s Broken Shell is a challenging, multi-stage encounter. Its stunning presentation gradually builds to a climactic finale, making it a perfect conclusion for an extraordinary game.

Those are my picks for the 10 Best Boss Fights of All Time. Do you agree with the list or am I way off? Should classic rivalries like Link vs Ganondorf be on there, or would you have preferred more from other franchises? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter, and don’t forget to subscribe to us on YouTube for more great video game content.