- 16 hours ago
Category
😹
FunTranscript
00:08Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we're taking a look at 10 of the hardest bosses in PS2 platforming games.
00:22Before we begin, we publish new content all week long, so be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to
00:27be notified about our latest videos.
00:31Shadow the Ghost Bat, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger
00:40This often overlooked, down-under 3D platformer isn't generally known for its overall challenge level, since it's a pretty breezy
00:48affair.
00:48But, some of the game's bosses put up quite a challenge for the quirky and lovable Tasmanian Tiger.
00:53This is where Shadow the Ghost Bat glides up to the plate.
00:57First off, the very much active Volcano Boss Arena is absolutely ginormous, requiring Ty to move about multiple levels in
01:05pursuit of Shadow.
01:05The goal is simple, in premise at least.
01:08Find and hit three red buttons to unleash a torrent of steam in order to deal damage to the Spectral
01:13Bat.
01:14But, doing this while fending off hordes of goons, swarms of Shadow's minion bats, and just trying not to fall
01:20into the lava, will all test Ty's jumping and boomerang skills.
01:36Now, you might think that Cursed Liorina's slower movements around the circular boss arena might make this fight a walk
01:42in the park.
01:43However, you would be wrong.
01:44Split into three phases, Phase 1 sees you needing to avoid the weird monstrosity smashing you into the ground, all
01:51while you blast it with a beam of energy.
01:53Phase 2 sees you running around the ring in order to time your ground smashes to deal damage to it
01:58below.
01:59Then, the third phase sees you needing to take on the shadowy form of Cursed Liorina, whose abilities are exponentially
02:05more powerful.
02:06It can be a short battle overall if you have mastered Klonoa's moves and abilities, but for us mere mortals
02:12out there, this one is a real doozy to contend with.
02:21High Priest of the Doms, Beyond Good and Evil
02:32This harrowing climactic boss battle takes this 3D action-adventure platform into full-on cosmic horror.
02:38The High Priest of Doms is unbelievably menacing, both in his visage and his powers.
02:44Claiming to be a part of Jade in some shape or form, her resolve, skills, and willpower are going to
02:49be fully tested in this fight.
02:51There's just so much happening on screen at any given time, whether it's contending with the minions the High Priest
02:57creates,
02:58dodging its alien attacks, or simply bounding around the small arena in order to stay out of harm's way.
03:03This ancient being has unwavering commitment to its cause, which creates a palpable tension during the fight.
03:09Stay nimble, stay on the offensive, and find those weak points if you want to come out as the victor.
03:22Reflux and Andre, Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc
03:32Now, we have ourselves a nice little 2 for 1 entry here, since Reflux and Andre team up to try
03:38and thwart Rayman's plans.
03:39By utilizing Reflux's size, power, and brute strength, Andre is sort of in charge of, and also held captive by,
03:47some dark forces, with Reflux as the means of trying to stop Rayman and Pals.
03:52This is easily the longest boss fight on this entire list, as well as one of the longest boss battles
03:58in 3D platformers, and is a sheer battle of attrition all around.
04:02Seriously, these boss health powers rival that of some souls-like bosses, it's wild and wacky.
04:08Every single one of Rayman's moves and abilities will be tested throughout each lengthy phase.
04:13From pummeling various sizes of Reflux, to an on-rail shooter phase that kind of feels like a bullet hell,
04:19to a vehicle phase set in a small arena,
04:21it's pretty darn clear that Andre and Reflux's combined powers are unmatched, at least for a time being, until Rayman
04:28saves the day.
04:40Spectre, Ape Escape 2, and Ape Escape 3.
04:50We honestly couldn't decide between Ape Escape 2's Spectre battle or Ape Escape 3's Spectre fight, since they both are
04:57quite challenging indeed.
04:59So we are giving you both here, cause I don't know, why the heck not?
05:03Be prepared to get good at using every single one of your gadgets here, because you will need to have
05:07a mastery of them if you hope to pummel this sort of psychic slash telekinetic villain.
05:13The fight against Spectre in Ape Escape 2 is much, much longer and more demanding than that of Ape Escape
05:183, but they both require the same skills, gadgets, and abilities.
05:22The goal is to stay mobile, always seeking an opening to stun Spectre before dealing out some damage, then finish
05:29it all up by catching him when the time is right. Good luck.
05:47The Vizier, Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time. This dude is just straight up bad news for both you,
05:53the prince, as well as the princess, and of course anyone else that he happens to come into contact with.
05:58He's just nefarious and menacing in equal measure.
06:02Now, your platforming prowess won't really be tested here like it was in the majority of the game, but you
06:07will need to have a solid grasp on the combat, dodging and blocking and flipping over the Vizier when the
06:13window presents itself.
06:14He's a tough baddie, but the prince's skills are certainly up to the task.
06:18This battle is especially hard because of the small room that you fight in, in tandem with his quick movements.
06:24But gotta say though, cutting him down after that brief cutscene intermission is incredibly satisfying.
06:37I could've been...
06:40You know.
06:43Clockla, Sly 2, Band of Thieves.
06:47The Murray doesn't like being trapped.
06:51Free!
06:52Free the Murray!
06:56Okay, spoiler alert here for anyone that hasn't finished Sly 2, Band of Thieves.
07:01Neela, who you thought you could at least sort of maybe trust throughout most of this adventure, at least to
07:06some extent despite her back and forth shenanigans with Sly and the gang,
07:10turns out to actually be the big baddie at the end, after fusing herself with the retrieved clockwork parts that
07:17Sly and the gang work so darn hard to get back.
07:19There are numerous challenging trial and error sections of this game, including some of the other bosses, like Rajon and
07:25the Contessa,
07:26but none are as hair-pullingly tough and relentless as the gauntlet against Clockla.
07:31Getting the rug pulled out from under your crew with the clockwork parts you work so hard to regain is
07:36a tough pill to swallow,
07:37but Sly and the gang need to press ahead and take down Neela's Clockla form for good.
07:42Each phase here is distinct and challenging, from the aerial battle alongside Carmelita Fox,
07:48to the sky platforming, to the penultimate battle atop Clockla in the air,
07:52to the climactic and heartbreaking final section with Bentley and Murray.
07:56No matter the cost, Sly and the gang's mission remains steadfast.
07:59Stop Neela by removing the hate chip.
08:02I still have my hate chip. You will not defeat me. Ever!
08:16Dr. Nefarious, Ratchet & Clank, Up Your Arsenal
08:19It was quite difficult indeed to narrow down which boss to include from the illustrious Ratchet & Clank series,
08:25but for our money at least, it's the showdown against Dr. Nefarious in Up Your Arsenal
08:29that really takes the cake in terms of overall difficulty.
08:33Well, okay, part one against Dr. Nefarious is sort of a joke before the actual real battle commences,
08:39but the other two parts you can bet your bottom dollar are downright brutal,
08:43even if you've happened to max out all of your wacky weapons.
08:46Dr. Nefarious's attacks are super relentless, especially when he clones himself on the battlefield.
08:51It's just simply tough staying out of harm's way here.
08:54Then, once you've pummeled him enough, he calls in Lawrence to bring in the big guns, the bio obliterator.
09:00This spacecraft versus giant robot showdown is one for the ages.
09:13Darkmaker Terraformer Jack-3
09:21We thought about putting the final Metalcore boss battle from Jack-2 on this list instead,
09:26but it turns out that the nefarious Darkmaker Terraformer is just a tad bit harder and more wicked all around.
09:32This Lovecraftian nightmare robot monstrosity thing is absolutely crazy here.
09:37Part scorpion, part dragon, part tentacle creature thing, all parts robot,
09:42the Darkmaker Terraformer is a real doozy to contend with.
09:46If the dust-laden air doesn't skew your visibility, then surely the laser attacks and dark energy will.
09:52Jack has such a tight window for sending massive balls of energy back at the robot's head
09:56that you will need every ounce of skill and courage to come out on top here.
10:00There's simply no breathing room in this boss fight as you constantly stay vigilant for all incoming attacks,
10:05avoiding hazards on the robot beast platform and swapping weapons to stun it.
10:10It can all honestly be quite overwhelming to say the least.
10:13It's critical that you stay agile and on the offensive if you hope to take down this robotic behemoth for
10:19good.
10:26Demon Queen, Maximo Ghost to Glory.
10:29Now, it should probably come as no real surprise that the big baddie from a 3D platforming adventure
10:34inspired by the Ghosts and Goblins and Ghouls and Ghosts games is incredibly tough.
10:39Demon Queen is no pushover, and she won't go down without a super serious fight.
10:44Now, to be fair a little bit, this is a really, really short battle overall.
10:48However, and this is a really big however, it takes place completely in the dark.
10:53Specifically, the darkness-covered throne room.
10:55The only light that appears is when the lightning outside flashes.
10:59It's pretty darn intense and harrowing as you seek out the Demon Queen
11:02through brief glimpses of lightning flash as she stalks you.
11:05Sound will be your friend and ally here.
11:07Smack her with your sword a few good times once you catch her.
11:10Take her down for good and save the day.
11:23So, do you agree with our picks for this list?
11:25Who are some of the hardest bosses you have faced off against in PS2 platformers?
11:29Let us know in the comments.
Comments