Bosses that mess around

[hanselthecaretaker]

As a counterpoint to the "Bosses that don't mess around" thread, what are some bosses that are just ridiculous to fight or engage in wtf-inducing behavior?

I just ran through the Arkham City main story, and The Joker clearly fits the bill. Also Revolver Oscelot always loved to mess around quite a bit. Then there was the Beauty squad, in particular -

 

[Here Comes Tomorrow]

How do you make a topic about bosses messing around and not include the original Psycho Mantis fight?

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

How do you make a topic about bosses messing around and not include the original Psycho Mantis fight?

You're absolutely right! I took you for granted Mantis, for shame.


It's a very special fight for everyone, so finding a good example is tough.

 

[SlumlordThanatos]

I don't even play Mortal Kombat, but watching Shao Kahn stop in the middle of the fight, laugh at you, and still obliterate the dude I was watching infuriates me even when I'm not even participating.

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

Seriously guys? None of you?


Where else can we get a living, talking, foul-mouthed, operatic singing giant piece of shit?!

Outside the presidential race that is, HEYO!

 

[Shoggoth2588]

Bosses who mess around...Bowser kinda fits doesn't he? Yeah, he kidnaps Peach a bunch but at this point he seems more invested in going out Karting or golfing with Mario and co once Peach's rope-marks fade a bit. I think the best example of Bowser messing around is when he gets not only the Cat Bell but also Double-Cherries in Super Mario 3D World. So not only does he become a much larger, feline version of himself but there are four of him...or six...or eight. In spite of this however, Bowser chooses to not murder Mario and co but race them up the side of a neon tower. It was a fun "fight" but it wasn't a...ya know...fight. Previous boss fights with Bowser in 3D World are basically just him sitting in the back of a slowly moving car, casually dropping spiked balls that are easily hit-back tennis style and easier avoided than that.

Bowser didn't pretend to give a fuck in Super Mario 3D World.