The Best Boss-fight Games - Page 4

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No More Heroes III (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

No More Heroes III is a stylish and vibrant action game that takes place nine years after the events of the second game and two years after the events of Travis Strikes Again. You take on the role of Travis Touchdown to protect Earth from an alien invasion. The game features smooth combat with beam katanas, wrestling moves, and death drive device skills alongside a variety of activities and boss battles.

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What we like:
  • Streamlined structure
  • Smooth combat
  • Variety of activities & boss battles
  • Rich history of characters
  • Self-aware & fantastically written dialogue
  • Improved performance & load times
What could be improved:
  • Some characters not developed as much as others
  • Preliminary qualifying battles can feel super game-like

  • assassin
  • boss-fight
  • open-world
  • boss
  • anime
  • aliens
  • battle
  • fight
  • combat
  • hack-and-slash
  • mech

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Axiom Verge 2 (2021)

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83
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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch wii u vita PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Dive into Axiom Verge 2, an epic adventure that takes you into a mysterious parallel universe. As Indra, unravel the secrets of this world, battling monsters, hacking machines, and exploring ancient ruins. With intriguing gameplay, unique combat mechanics, and a refreshing protagonist, this game offers an immersive, fast-paced, and thrilling experience.


What we like:
  • Excellent game design with a lot to discover
  • Unique combat mechanics that encourage stealth and hacking
  • Refreshing protagonist that breaks stereotypes
  • Improved aesthetic with varied pixel art and haunting music
  • Gameplay is fast-paced and responsive with a diverse array of weapons
What could be improved:
  • Level tree imbalance and unclear progression at times
  • Combat feels optional and some weapons are underutilized
  • Occasional confusion in navigating the open world
  • Less emphasis on bosses and limited weapon options

  • boss
  • exploration
  • platform
  • metroid
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • alternate
  • pixel
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • fight

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Death's Door (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Death's Door is an action-adventure game that follows a crow reaping souls. You must explore the world of doors, find each one and battle enemies while unlocking new skills and magic powers. The game features smooth controls, great aesthetics and an in-depth story that will keep you engaged for hours.


What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Meaningful dialogue about life and death
  • Excellent exploration and hidden areas
  • Fluid and accessible combat
  • Beautiful art style and graphics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a map can be frustrating
  • Can rely too much on obnoxious enemy waves
  • Linear

  • dungeon
  • boss
  • isometric
  • zelda
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • souls
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • adventure
  • fight
  • challenging
  • battle

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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a journey with Lily in ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights and explore a kingdom ruined by the Rain of Death. Fight formidable bosses, recruit them as your allies, and immerse yourself in the world of Land's End. With unique combat mechanics using enemy spirits and beautiful artwork, the game offers a satisfying level of challenge and a fantastic soundtrack. However, prepare for some backtracking and cluttered combat effects.


What we like:
  • Stunning graphics and scenery
  • Unique combat mechanics
  • Varied gameplay concepts
  • Good level of challenge
  • Great soundtrack and atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Backtracking involved
  • Combat can be cluttered
  • Simple platforming
  • Limited character customization

  • boss
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • platform
  • combat
  • fight
  • metroidvania
  • challenging
  • story
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • action

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Pix Jungle Adventures (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Pix Jungle Adventures is a jump and run platformer game where you explore different levels and experience awesome boss fights and tricky platformer puzzles. Features: - 55 Levels - Awesome pixel graphics - simple controls - Boss encounters

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  • platform
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • online
  • puzzle

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Xbox Series X

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a whimsical adventure game that lets you color your way through a black-and-white world as a plucky dog-character. With simple controls, fun puzzles, and no enemies in the main game, Chicory encourages exploration and creativity. Its beautiful art style and emotionally resonant story about self-discovery and overcoming self-doubt make it a work of art that everyone should experience.


What we like:
  • Fun puzzles
  • Simple controls
  • Beautiful art style
  • Emotionally resonant story
  • Encourages creative exploration
What could be improved:
  • Boss battles can be challenging

  • puzzle
  • zelda
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • boss
  • cute
  • combat
  • battle
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • colouring
  • local

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Android Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!


  • zelda
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • veggie
  • adventure
  • food
  • past
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • action

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8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Light Dark 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure is a challenging action-adventure game inspired by Metroidvanias and Dark Souls. You play as Arum, a young girl trying to save her father's soul from the afterlife. Navigate the 8 Doors of Purgatory and defeat many enemies in your way! Prove your skills and fight difficult bosses for a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Responsive controls
  • Dual use weapons for exploration and combat
  • Upgrade system with perks
  • Rewarding boss battles
  • Charming world to explore
What could be improved:
  • Occasional frustration when items needed to progress are not indicated
  • Normal enemy combat can become monotonous

  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • platform
  • hand-drawn
  • low-quality
  • difficult
  • exploration
  • action-adventure
  • like
  • adventure
  • fight
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • souls

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The Pathless (2020)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.

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What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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Godfall (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.


  • boss
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • fight
  • loot
  • cooperative
  • rpg
  • battle
  • hack-and-slash
  • action
  • next-generation
  • fantasy
  • combo
  • third-person
  • skill

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