Summary
Any gamer knowsbossesare often an essential aspect of the medium. Facing off against these foes can be one of the most stressful aspects of a video game. However,in certain cases, there are bosses who can become playable.Part of this depends upon the genre of the game. Certain subsets, such as fighting games or theLEGOaction adventure gamesplay in such a way that a boss can be easier to translate.
However, other times this can be a relative rarity, with many bosses often beingtoo big (like Ridley), too powerful, or generally just too much to justify playing in their fullest scope. Regardless, some games relish the opportunity to let players give the bigger enemies (literally or metaphorically) a spin.
Metal Slug
Metal Slug 3
The legendary NEOGEO 2D action shooting masterpiece “METAL SLUG 3” heads out to Android devices! Use various weapons and slugs to fight your way through and survive on the battlefield!!Not only a perfect port of the original NEOGEO game!In addition to its classic “ARCADE MODE”, this perfect conversion of “METAL SLUG 3” includes a “MISSION MODE”, allowing you to select in which stage you want to play!you’re able to now train yourself in your favorite stages or those which give you a hard time!Command many Slug vehicles like an ace!The Slugs are back and more colourful than ever, with Slug Mariners, Drill Slugs, and Elephant Slugs joining the original Metal Slugs and Slugnoids!!Clear all routes via the branching map system!!A branching map system allowing you to take a different route to the end with each play-through, and an immense map of endless gameplay awaits you in “METAL SLUG 3”!!Intense cooperative gameplay via the Bluetooth function!“METAL SLUG 3” can be doubly enjoyed by playing with another brother-in-arms simultaneously via the Bluetooth function!Will you be able to clear the hardest stages with your friends?
Aliens have been a major part of theMetal Slugseries since the second game. These aliens are primarily the Mars People, who often work with the Rebel Army, or otherwise trick them into an alliance. Their leader,Rootmars, is the final boss ofMetal Slug 3.Considering most playable characters inMetal Sluggames are significantly smaller, the thought of controlling that gigantic alien seems ridiculously implausible.
InMetal Slug 6, a new three-way alliance between the Regular, Rebel, and Martian Armies is formed to take on the Invaders, a group of aliens who act as predators to the Mars People. This is a result of Rootmars being too injured to lead the Mars People, giving the Invaders an opening to attack.
However, it recovers in time to appear on an alternate route for the game’s fourth mission. If the proper path is taken, an armored Rootmars with vulcans (super vehicle guns) attached to its appendages will appear as the “Rootmars Slug.” This invincible SV can shoot down the various aerial units in the invaders' ranks. Unfortunately, while Rootmars is invincible in this state, their riders are not, and they need to be moved around by Rootmars to avoid being damaged. Rootmars can even later resurface to save the player on the final mission.
Rootmars in either form, as well as the Invader King (the final boss ofMetal Slug 6) are all playable in the recently released Tower Defense Game,Metal Slug Attack: Reloaded.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Like your heroes with impossibly spiky hair? Have a penchant for classic animation? Nifty with a Keyblade? Then prepare yourself for KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days on the Nintendo DS!
Immerse yourself in the world of KINGDOM HEARTS, where Disney and FINAL FANTASY characters mix with epic results - where beings formed from corrupted hearts are the enemy and the emotionless ‘Nobodies’ are the bodies left behind with no heart…
Set in the untold times between KINGDOM HEARTS I and II, this revealing prequel follows main character Roxas on an intrepid journey of discovery into his forgotten past. Delve into this action/role-playing game to discover what truly happened during his days as a member of the secretive, black-clad ‘Organisation XIII’.
The game features a host of colourful characters ranging from familiar faces like King Mickey and Captain Hook to newcomer Xion; Organisation XIII’s mysterious fourteenth member. You won’t fail to be enchanted by vivid Disney lands realised in full 3D graphics: during the course of your adventures you’ll visit exotic Agrabah from Aladdin, wander spooky Halloween Town from The Nightmare before Christmas and take in the sheer grandeur of the Beast’s Castle from Beauty and the Beast. Vast magical locations packed with missions add up to hours of entertainment and this addition to the series is the first ever KINGDOM HEARTS game with a fully-fledged multiplayer mode - get your friends together and tackle co-operative missions with up to four players!
KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days stays true to its role-playing roots in both controls and combat: fight, cast spells and combo your way to victory in real-time battles where gaining experience allows you to tweak your abilities for maximum effect. Kitting out your characters is a breeze with the new Panel System; simply organise abilities, spells and items on the no-fuss grid and step into the story!
Find out what it’s like to be a Nobody, and discover where your heart really lies in KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days.
The antagonisticOrganization XIIIserve as overarching enemies for most of theKingdom Heartsseries. Their initial leader, Xemnas, serves as the final boss inKingdom Hearts 2as well as a recurring boss present in many other installments. He finally becomes a playable character in the DS-exclusive358/2 Days, specifically during Mission Mode. He is one of many, with the other members of Oeganization XIII being playable from the start as well, including Marluxia, the final boss on Sora’s route inChain of Memories.
The other 11 proper members of the XII also serve as bosses across variousKingdom Heartsgames. Riku, another recurring boss in earlier games, is unlockable in Mission Mode. Xion, the proper final boss of358/2 Days, is also unlockable, albeit without the various forms she had displayed during that stage.
Oftentimes, a “playable” version of a final boss, is weaker than the version players may encounter acting as a CPU. Akuma, from theStreet Fighterseries, is another common example of this phenomenon.
Suikoden 3
Suikoden III
The Battle for the True Runes is just beginning…An unknown force is searching for the True Runes and plans to destroy the world.Three lives from opposing forces in the Grassland War hold the fate of all living things.Can these three discover the secrets of the Flame Champion, find the True Runes and live up to their destiny to forever change history?Unleash the power of three in the stunning new RPG, Suikoden III.
An ally inSuikodenand its sequel, the True Wind Rune’s wielder becomes increasingly troubled by his visions of a lifeless world, and instead becomes that game’s villain. He decides to begin his efforts to destroy the True Wind Rune and himself along with it. He goes to extreme lengths to gain the other runes and ends up being confronted by Hugo and ultimately is defeated and left to die.
If the proper conditions are fulfilled,Luccan be playable once more, in an alternate route that focuses on the story ofSuikoden 3from his perspective.
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs. 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, and the Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works. Select some of the most iconic Marvel and Capcom characters, and customize your team with “Heroes and Heralds” mode. Once you’ve honed your skills, hop online and go head-to-head against players from around the world to see who is the strongest in the universe.
Although fighting games commonly have playable boss characters, there are a certain subset of fighting game bosses that, more often than not, tend to be overlooked. The gigantic foes of fighting games are often neglected in contrast to their more conventionally sized counterparts.Marvel vs Capcomhad a history of this as well, with both Onslaught and Abyss, the final bosses from the previous games, being unplayable in any capacity. InMarvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, the trend continued, withGalactusonce again being unplayable.
Very few games feature this gigantic villain as playable in such a large capacity, and even games such asLEGO Marvel Superheroessignificantly shrink him down when he becomes playable. However,Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3added Galactus Mode as an unlockable feature. Here, the planet eater was playable in his full glory, facing off against a variety of the game’s standard fighters.
The infamous white hand has been a constant foe since the very first installment of theSuper Smash Bros.series. Another gigantic foe,Master Handis commonly unplayable without hacking the game. While a powerful opponent, he has been at times enslaved by foes in otherSuperSmash Bros.games with lore, such as Tabuu inBrawl’s Subspace Emissary and Galeem inUltimate’s World of Light.
In World of Light, after being freed from Galeem’s control, Master Hand temporarily becomes playable for the first time, and without hacking. Master Hand takes on 50 false fighters and aids the player conquer both light and darkness. It is a testament to the staying power of theSuper Smash Brosseries that this longtime foe feels so fulfilling to play as.
