Final Fantasyis one of the most popular JRPG franchises of all time, with every game in the series being a must-play for fans of this genre. This series never sits on its laurels and continues to push the envelope with each entry, which should be lauded.
Boss fights are an integral part of everyFinal Fantasygame, and some players may enjoy the ambition of some of these encounters based on how they’re structured. Sometimes, players must endure a boss rush that can be overbearing, which is why it’s such a satisfying moment when players finally take out these tough foes in quick succession.
Final Fantasy 7isone of the greatest video games ever made, with the sheer amount of optional content being mind-blowing to this day. The Gold Saucer is a hub of minigames and optional content that players will love to uncover, with the Battle Square being a notable highlight.
Players acquire Cloud’s ultimate Limit Break and the W-Summon materia from here, and a party that obtains both these things along with Ultima Weapon can unlock a Special Match. This includes eight rounds against the toughest enemies in the Battle Saucer along with bosses from the main story, making for a ruthless Boss Rush that players must conquer to acquire the Final Attack materia.
Final Fantasy 5’s re-releases include additional content that players will have a ton of fun uncovering, withthe Sealed Caveserving as a hub for the game’s strongest bosses, including Enuo. This superboss is the toughest challenge inFinal Fantasy 5, and players who manage to beat this foe unlock another challenge mode that revolves around boss rushes.
Players must face off against six sets of five bosses each, testing a player’s mettle and survivability with each encounter. To make things tougher, these bosses are tougher versions of the ones that players have already faced before, ensuring that the party will face a significant challenge with each one of these foes regardless of their level.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis a game that goes all-out on spectacle, which can be rather overbearing at times because of how lengthy these encounters are. However, the cinematic nature of these bosses can be fitting if positioned properly, and such is the case when players reach the finale of this title.
It may not be a boss rush in the truest sense, but the sheer number of climactic battles players are bombarded with at the finale deserve a mention. Swordipede andJenova Dreamweavermust be dealt with before Cloud’s solo duel against Rufus and Darkstar while the rest of the party takes on The Arsenal in the iconic lift battle. This is followed by a motorcycle section where players must fight M.O.T.O.R. Originally, the boss fights end here as players escape Midgar, butRemakehas to one-up the original title given that the title ends here. This is why players are subsequently bombarded with battles against super-powered Whispers before eventually taking on Sephiroth in an incredible final boss fight.
The updated release ofFinal Fantasy 6comes bundled with additional content that’s a joy to uncover. Completing the Dragon’s Den lets players access the Soul Shrine, another optional dungeon where players go through ten phases that consist of numerous consecutive battles.
The final one is easily the hardest one of the bunch, with players having to take out all nine dragons they fought in the Dragon’s Den, including the dreaded Kaiser Dragon. Players who manage to get over this final hurdle can establish themselves as masters ofFinal Fantasy 6.
Final Fantasy 4is a game full to the brim with epic set-pieces, including a memorable dungeon trek where players go inside the massive frame of the Giant of Babil and figure out a way to destroy this powerful threat from the inside. However, their quest isn’t as easy as they would’ve expected.
During their journey, the part is stopped in their tracks bythe four Elemental Archfiendswho were resurrected by Zemus. This leads to a boss rush with all four fiends, with Rubicante being the only one noble enough to heal Cecil and Co. before pouncing on them in this tough and grueling battle.
The finale ofFinal Fantasy 10is about as cinematic as fans would expect, with players uncovering the truth behind Sin’s creation and infiltrating this beast to save Spira from this cycle of destruction once and for all. This is easier said than done, especially since players must face off against Braska’s Final Aeon, the final point in the game where players can die in combat.
After this moment, players face off against all the Aeons and Yu Yevon, with the party enjoying the benefits of Auto-Life to ensure that they can’t die in this battle. It may take away from the epic nature of this battle but is still a memorable way to say farewell to the brilliance ofFinal Fantasy 10.
Final Fantasy 8may have its fair share of problems, but fans can’t deny that thefinal boss fight against Ultimeciais one of the most cinematic encounters in the series. The battle starts against Ultimecia, who will take away any party member who has been KO’d for too long.
After this, Griever appears and eventually fuses with Ultimecia after his form is defeated. Once these enemies are defeated, Ultimecia unveils her final form and engages the party in an epic boss encounter where players must brave her tough attacks and unleash their strongest abilities to completeFinal Fantasy 8once and for all.
Finally heading to Kefka’s Tower after acquiring the strength needed to take on this final boss is one of the most satisfying moments in the entire series. Taking out the Warring Triad and using all three parties to reach the very top lets players take on Kefka in a battle for the ages.
This boss feels like a biblical battle come to life, with players slowly ascending to the heavens while taking out the various forms of the Statue of the Gods that try to prevent them from reaching this goal.Once Kefka appearsas an angel from the heavens, the music kicks it up a notch as players initiate a battle to save the entire world from this mad jester’s tyranny.
