Best Of
What is it that makes a game memorable?
Is it the overall experience in how the game is presented or is it something more?
Are the challenges we face in games enough to sear them in our memories?
If so, certainly memorable boss fights would accomplish more than just this.
Below are our picks for the 5 best Nintendo bosses of all time, ranked.
Although this does contain them, they are unable to think rationally and cause wanton destruction.
The fight against Giygas has a number of phases as well, adding to their longevity as a boss.
This makes Giygas one of the best Nintendo bosses of all time.
Ridley
Ridley is the iconic boss of the famousMetroidseries.
The high-ranking space pirate has been exploiting and stealing from planets across the galaxy.
Ridley is one who enjoys causing as much pain for their foes as possible.
The sadistic space pirate thrives in this gruesome and bloodthirsty space.
While Ridley has the appearance of a mindless beast this could not be further from the truth.
Highly intelligent and cunning Ridley is not your average muscle in the world of game bosses.
Ridley exists in several different variations throughout theMetroidseries.
This only serves to show just how stubborn and recurring this boss is.
Goht
Goht is a boss from one of if not the bestThe Legend of Zeldagame,Majora’s Mask.
Serving as the boss for the Snowhead temple, Goht is one of the game’s more interesting fights.
Defeating this boss will result in saving the Gorons and cause the return of Spring to Snowhead.
Cynthia
Cynthia is a boss within thePokemongame franchise.
A member of the Elite Four for the Sinnoh region inPokemon Diamond and Pearlas well asPokemon Platinum.
Serving as the Pokemon Champion of the region, Cynthia is more than just a formidable opponent.
Cynthia is the granddaughter of one of the head Pokemon Professors, Professor Caroline.
Professor Caroline’s Pokemon Research Lab resides in Celestic Town.
Cynthia’s team ranges in types which makes it very difficult to simply sweep her.
Players will no doubt remember getting stomped by her Garchomp with its combination of Dragon and Ground attacks.
All in all, Cynthia is one of the best fights we have had in aPokemongame.
Bonetail
Bonetail is an extremely memorable boss from thePaper Marioseries.
The older brother of Gloomtail and Hooktail from the games Bonetail is one formidable boss.
It shows that you don’t necessarily garner the most attention to be a solid and memorable boss.
It is for this reason that they are chosen as our best Nintendo bosses of all time.
Jessica is a resident otaku and Genshin-obsessed writer.
Jess is an industry veteran who takes pride in working with JRPG and indie developers.
Along with gaming, you could find them collecting anime figures and having too much faith in Isekai anime.
