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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Video Games > Why are modern boss fights so shitty?
 
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RagnarokAngel
Oct 5, 2006

Black Magic Extraordinaire

Ddraig posted:

That ties pretty much into the "Japanese games have the best boss fights" idea, though.

Yes, the bosses are incredible in that game. Virtually any of them would be final boss quality in any lesser game.

e: Another awesome final boss:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul1xpkIPYyo

A one-on-one fight, on top of a tank, with the rear end in a top hat sent to bury the evidence.

When people are saying "good" or "lovely" boss fights are they talking about in the concept or the execution because this fight loving sucked to actually play.

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RagnarokAngel
Oct 5, 2006

Black Magic Extraordinaire

CharlestonJew posted:

ah yes the wide variety of viable moves you can use in that fight like "jump kick" and "jump kick"

You forgot jump kick.

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