The 10 BEST Bosses In Lego Games
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VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson
Lego games aren't necessarily know for their boss fights, but these stood out amongst the rest! For this list, we'll be looking at the best Lego bosses based on their set pieces, light challenge, and overall presentation. Our list includes the Velociraptors from "Lego Jurassic World" (2015), Galactus from "Lego Marvel Super Heroes" (2013), Sauron from "Lego The Lord of the Rings" (2012), The Brickster from "Lego Island" (1997), and more!
Script written by Ty Richardson
Lego games aren't necessarily know for their boss fights, but these stood out amongst the rest! For this list, we'll be looking at the best Lego bosses based on their set pieces, light challenge, and overall presentation. Our list includes the Velociraptors from "Lego Jurassic World" (2015), Galactus from "Lego Marvel Super Heroes" (2013), Sauron from "Lego The Lord of the Rings" (2012), The Brickster from "Lego Island" (1997), and more! Which of these boss characters was your favorite? Was there one you loved that we might have forgotten? Share with us in the comments below!
It isn’t often that bosses appearing at the start of their games are regarded as great, but in the case of Lord Sauron, you can’t deny it - this was awesome! As Sauron’s army clashes with the humans and elves, you and Player Two take on the Dark Lord himself, and he’s huge. While it still maintains that epic music and atmosphere of its source material, there is a little more humor incorporated as Sauron tends to be a little too fierce in his attacks, causing his mace to get stuck in the ground. He may not have any other attacks, but overall, this boss fight was still fun.
Just before you get to blow up the second iteration of the Death Star, you get an immensely fun boss battle against Darth Sidious, aka Emperor Palpatine. This one was a bit of a challenge on account of what the Emperor throws at you. The Imperial Guards take more hits than enemies in levels prior, so much of the level will be spent fighting them. Thankfully, you can insta-kill them with Vader or Luke’s force abilities. The trickiest part is in the second phase of the fight where ol’ Palps electrocutes a tiled floor. (You just can’t trust in-game cameras these days…) Despite a small spike in difficulty, this was a great translation of the source material. Plus, all those minikits are easier to find than most.
At first, we wanted to put the Indominus Rex on this list since we got to play as velociraptors Blue and Charlie. But then we remembered about the fight where WE are the T. Rex fighting the velociraptors! At this point in the first third of the game, the puzzles have gotten just a little bit obtuse, but the best moments are the brief quicktime events where you gain control of the T. Rex and fight off the raptors. It’s just as epic as the conflict in the movie, and that ending cutscene makes it incredibly satisfying to finish!
The first “Lego Batman” was loaded with fun boss fights that brought an element of charm and fun to a usually serious and gritty IP. As fun as it was taking on Two-Face and Riddler at the same time and chasing after Scarecrow in a plane, we have to give recognition to the final level where the Dark Knight and Boy Wonder take on the Joker. It’s all very reminiscent of the 1989 movie by Tim Burton, between the clock tower setting and joyful music. Of course, it's funny to see what our heroes build in order to knock the Clown Prince of Crime out of the different bells. Really, you can’t be so serious playing this game!
The Lego games don’t usually get tricky, but one of those rare instances occurs when playing through the “Attack of the Clones” set of levels. The “Kamino” level sees Obi-Wan chasing down Jango Fett, leading to a fight between the Jedi, bounty hunter, and young Boba. While Jango fires his pistols and rockets at you, Boba hides in the Slave I and fires at you at a rapid rate. You’ll have to distract him by using R4 to activate turrets. When playing solo, this can be a tad tricky, but we appreciate the small bump in challenge we rarely get from Lego games.
Speaking of tricky, dang, Sea King was much more relentless than the rest of the Justice Syndicate in “Lego DC Super Villains”. Between his giant sea monster and shockwave attacks, it feels like you need to always be on the move here. For a Lego boss, he can be somewhat harrowing to face, especially when you’re trying to collect studs for the Super Villain meter. No matter which age you are, you gotta admit that Sea King is a bit overwhelming, but it's what makes him such an awesome and refreshing boss.
Part of the appeal of “Lego Island” was how it immersed the player into a totally Legofied world! (Look, we know - this was a game from ‘97. We know it isn’t as immersive as games today.) Adding to the immersion was the final challenge in the game; the Brickster has escaped his cozy cell, and now, you gotta chase him down! It’s nothing super complicated; all you do is go around the island and click on the pieces he leaves behind. Nevertheless, for us 90’s kids, it was astounding to see such a colorful villain take us on a ride across a Lego island.
The first “Lego Marvel” was already a treat in how it celebrated Marvel as a brand, filling its character roster to the brim with popular and obscure characters. So, how could a campaign end on such a high note? Well, bring the heroes AND the villains together to bring down Galactus, the devourer of worlds! It’s an epic climax that tests your knowledge of the various abilities you’ve had to employ throughout the story. Though it isn’t super engaging, the banter between the heroes and villains is somewhat amusing, and the overall presentation makes it seem epic.
I know, I know, I know… Putting “all of them” has become such a copout for some of our lists, but for “Lego Dimensions”, it was too hard to choose. The fight against the Wicked Witch of the West served as an excellent introduction to the game’s mechanics. GLaDOS was hilarious as she crossed paths with the sinister HAL from “2001: A Space Odyssey”. And Lord Vortech was such an astound conclusion to this massive dimension-traveling game. Then, there’s the battle with Lord Business at the Springfield Power Plant. I mean, come on, it’s hard to say one is better than the other!
The first Lego game from TT Games was ambitious for its time, and after going through fourteen thrilling levels, we were wondering how the final level might finish the game. As Anakin and Obi-Wan, you and your co-op partner soon figure it out. Like the Jedi master and his padawan, it was time to see who was the superior warrior, and the only way to settle it was with weapons from a more civilized time. Player versus player, nothing but skill. …Okay, not like “Tekken” or “Dark Souls” skill, but still, this will forever be the best Lego boss fight in the IP’s history.
Lego games aren't necessarily know for their boss fights, but these stood out amongst the rest! For this list, we'll be looking at the best Lego bosses based on their set pieces, light challenge, and overall presentation. Our list includes the Velociraptors from "Lego Jurassic World" (2015), Galactus from "Lego Marvel Super Heroes" (2013), Sauron from "Lego The Lord of the Rings" (2012), The Brickster from "Lego Island" (1997), and more! Which of these boss characters was your favorite? Was there one you loved that we might have forgotten? Share with us in the comments below!
Sauron
“Lego The Lord of the Rings” (2012)It isn’t often that bosses appearing at the start of their games are regarded as great, but in the case of Lord Sauron, you can’t deny it - this was awesome! As Sauron’s army clashes with the humans and elves, you and Player Two take on the Dark Lord himself, and he’s huge. While it still maintains that epic music and atmosphere of its source material, there is a little more humor incorporated as Sauron tends to be a little too fierce in his attacks, causing his mace to get stuck in the ground. He may not have any other attacks, but overall, this boss fight was still fun.
Emperor Palpatine
“Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy” (2006) & “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga” (2007)Just before you get to blow up the second iteration of the Death Star, you get an immensely fun boss battle against Darth Sidious, aka Emperor Palpatine. This one was a bit of a challenge on account of what the Emperor throws at you. The Imperial Guards take more hits than enemies in levels prior, so much of the level will be spent fighting them. Thankfully, you can insta-kill them with Vader or Luke’s force abilities. The trickiest part is in the second phase of the fight where ol’ Palps electrocutes a tiled floor. (You just can’t trust in-game cameras these days…) Despite a small spike in difficulty, this was a great translation of the source material. Plus, all those minikits are easier to find than most.
The Velociraptors
“Lego Jurassic World” (2015)At first, we wanted to put the Indominus Rex on this list since we got to play as velociraptors Blue and Charlie. But then we remembered about the fight where WE are the T. Rex fighting the velociraptors! At this point in the first third of the game, the puzzles have gotten just a little bit obtuse, but the best moments are the brief quicktime events where you gain control of the T. Rex and fight off the raptors. It’s just as epic as the conflict in the movie, and that ending cutscene makes it incredibly satisfying to finish!
The Joker
“Lego Batman: The Video Game” (2008)The first “Lego Batman” was loaded with fun boss fights that brought an element of charm and fun to a usually serious and gritty IP. As fun as it was taking on Two-Face and Riddler at the same time and chasing after Scarecrow in a plane, we have to give recognition to the final level where the Dark Knight and Boy Wonder take on the Joker. It’s all very reminiscent of the 1989 movie by Tim Burton, between the clock tower setting and joyful music. Of course, it's funny to see what our heroes build in order to knock the Clown Prince of Crime out of the different bells. Really, you can’t be so serious playing this game!
Jango Fett
“Lego Star Wars: The Video Game” (2005) & “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga” (2007)The Lego games don’t usually get tricky, but one of those rare instances occurs when playing through the “Attack of the Clones” set of levels. The “Kamino” level sees Obi-Wan chasing down Jango Fett, leading to a fight between the Jedi, bounty hunter, and young Boba. While Jango fires his pistols and rockets at you, Boba hides in the Slave I and fires at you at a rapid rate. You’ll have to distract him by using R4 to activate turrets. When playing solo, this can be a tad tricky, but we appreciate the small bump in challenge we rarely get from Lego games.
Sea King
“Lego DC Super Villains” (2018)Speaking of tricky, dang, Sea King was much more relentless than the rest of the Justice Syndicate in “Lego DC Super Villains”. Between his giant sea monster and shockwave attacks, it feels like you need to always be on the move here. For a Lego boss, he can be somewhat harrowing to face, especially when you’re trying to collect studs for the Super Villain meter. No matter which age you are, you gotta admit that Sea King is a bit overwhelming, but it's what makes him such an awesome and refreshing boss.
The Brickster
“Lego Island” (1997)Part of the appeal of “Lego Island” was how it immersed the player into a totally Legofied world! (Look, we know - this was a game from ‘97. We know it isn’t as immersive as games today.) Adding to the immersion was the final challenge in the game; the Brickster has escaped his cozy cell, and now, you gotta chase him down! It’s nothing super complicated; all you do is go around the island and click on the pieces he leaves behind. Nevertheless, for us 90’s kids, it was astounding to see such a colorful villain take us on a ride across a Lego island.
Galactus
“Lego Marvel Super Heroes” (2013)The first “Lego Marvel” was already a treat in how it celebrated Marvel as a brand, filling its character roster to the brim with popular and obscure characters. So, how could a campaign end on such a high note? Well, bring the heroes AND the villains together to bring down Galactus, the devourer of worlds! It’s an epic climax that tests your knowledge of the various abilities you’ve had to employ throughout the story. Though it isn’t super engaging, the banter between the heroes and villains is somewhat amusing, and the overall presentation makes it seem epic.
All Of Them!
“Lego Dimensions” (2015)I know, I know, I know… Putting “all of them” has become such a copout for some of our lists, but for “Lego Dimensions”, it was too hard to choose. The fight against the Wicked Witch of the West served as an excellent introduction to the game’s mechanics. GLaDOS was hilarious as she crossed paths with the sinister HAL from “2001: A Space Odyssey”. And Lord Vortech was such an astound conclusion to this massive dimension-traveling game. Then, there’s the battle with Lord Business at the Springfield Power Plant. I mean, come on, it’s hard to say one is better than the other!
Player 2
“Lego Star Wars: The Video Game” (2005) & “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga” (2007)The first Lego game from TT Games was ambitious for its time, and after going through fourteen thrilling levels, we were wondering how the final level might finish the game. As Anakin and Obi-Wan, you and your co-op partner soon figure it out. Like the Jedi master and his padawan, it was time to see who was the superior warrior, and the only way to settle it was with weapons from a more civilized time. Player versus player, nothing but skill. …Okay, not like “Tekken” or “Dark Souls” skill, but still, this will forever be the best Lego boss fight in the IP’s history.
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