Category Archives: Boss Week

While it may be fun for a boss to meticulously lay out a plan for dispatching whatever would-be hero happens to be trolloping their way, the greatest of props are delivered to those that just prefer to duke it out … Continue reading →

There’s no exception to this rule: every boss has to have a set of patterns to its attacks. More often than not, these are designed explicitly to piss you off. Some mild offenders include “The Swoop” or “The Triple Shot.” … Continue reading →

One of the most important ingredients to making the player horrified of an inevitable boss encounter is liberally inserting the boss, or hints of the boss, throughout the areas before the battle. You would see this sometimes in old school … Continue reading →

Nothing says impervious strength like resting on your laurels while some cretinous doer of good tries to stab you in your head and/or other vulnerable points. Hell, you’ve probably been polishing your weak spots for a month just so they … Continue reading →

Ever since I was a wee child jamming away on my Nintendo Entertainment System, I had a profound understanding of what it takes to craft an awesome boss: make ‘em massive! Bosses should dwarf the player; the more screens they … Continue reading →

Today is a special day for mothers, but what the heck does it all mean? According to wikipedia, “Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring mothers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. Mothers often receive gifts on … Continue reading →

Alright, here’s how this works, guys. I spend an entire week posting about nothing but video game bosses and, as in any awesome game, you get to play, too! Let me know what you want to read about and what … Continue reading →