The Best Boss Fight From Every God of War Game

The Best Boss Fight From Every God of War Game

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Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking at The Best Boss Fight From Every God of War Game. For this list, we’ll be looking at all the games in this long-running hack and slash series to pick out the boss fights that were a perfect blend of challenging gameplay aspects and feature immersive storytelling quality. This includes the handheld and mobile game entries as well. Which God of War boss fight do you think was a class above the rest? Let us know in the comments.

“God of War” (2005)

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Although the lack of boss fights in the game makes this an obvious choice, it also ties in very well with the narrative. Having finally empowered himself through Pandora's box, Kratos goes toe to toe with Ares to avenge his family. The extended runtime of the battle highlights its climactic feel, with Ares pulling several moves out of his godly nature to give players a fight to remember. The spikes protruding from his back give Ares incredible range to his attacks while every offensive maneuver carries heavy damage with it. The second half of this battle is even more challenging, with Ares allowing little time for players to block or dodge his moves. Of course, this makes it all the more satisfying once Ares is defeated, as watching Kratos triumph carries a real sense of catharsis.

“God of War II” (2007)

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This fight is Kratos' final hurdle in his path to facing Zeus and the sisters put on a true last stand. With multiple levels to this battle, we start out by fighting Lahkesis, requiring players to be as agile as they can to dodge her moves and initiate a flurry of Kratos' own. Atropos' appearance ushers in the plot's relevance to the boss fight, as Kratos is taken back in time and has to ensure his past self isn't eliminated. This brings in a real feeling of thrill and urgency, with the battle eventually involving both sisters at once. As the fight incorporates the elements of time based powers as well, it's an overall multifaceted experience that keeps the pacing quick from start to finish.

“God of War: Betrayal” (2007)

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This mobile game entry in the series doesn't allow much room for creativity, leaving the final boss out as its most memorable. Ceryx's advantage lies in the staff that allows him substantial range. Due to this, players have to make Kratos avoid his attacks and rely on the Blades of Athena to land similar damage on his enemy, although the presence of Cerberus beasts can make things a little tricky. This helps in the battle to be relatively more diverse, as fighting off the beasts to get to Ceryx extends the battle considerably. All in all, Ceryx is a worthy final boss who brings the best challenge "God of War Betrayal" has to offer, while his status as Hermes' son sheds light on why Hermes despises Kratos by God of War III.

Most of the bosses in this PSP game are relatively simple to tackle, but Persophene is a league of her own. With the aid of her wings, Persophene routinely swoops in for attacks that we need to watch out for, while her tendency to constantly move around means landing a hit on her is difficult. Players having to use most of the weapons and magic Kratos has acquired during the game establishes just how hard-hitting this fight is. The battle also carries a level of intrigue in terms of plot progression, as Atlas's intervention and subsequent imprisonment comes into play in Kratos' story during "God of War II". The boss fight is unique in that it's an exhilarating experience in easier modes while amping up its difficulty turns Persephone into an absolute beast to combat.

“God of War III” (2010)

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The final fight in the Greek saga of the series doesn't disappoint, taking us inside Kratos' darkest demons while putting an end to Zeus once and for all. True to his status as the king of the gods, Zeus brings out every trick in the book, spamming his lightning based attacks and delivering powerful hits that can severely drain the life bar. Adding to the entertainment value of this boss is the dynamic environment, switching from a fighting game perspective to incorporating Gaia in the background. As the final boss in the original series, we're taken into Kratos' conscience, culminating in him finally overcoming his guilt and allowing players to pummel Zeus, as seen through the eyes of Kratos. All things considered, this battle is a genuine blend of drama and action that leads to the much awaited series conclusion.

“God of War: Ghost of Sparta” (2010)

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After meeting his mother once again, Kratos realizes he'll have to put her down when she transforms into a monster. While it appears as if Callisto is unfazed even by Kratos' power moves, the secret here is that players are supposed to block and dodge her attacks before attempting offensive counters. Regardless, the sheer power that the monster brings is something to behold, especially during sequences where we're required to fight off her attempts to devour Kratos. The narrative quality presented here adds in particular intrigue in this battle, as it's tragically ironic that Kratos has to kill his mother after searching for her for so long.

Although this game presents a younger Kratos, he's by no means any less deadly. This boss fight has conjoined twins Pollux and Castor attempt to stop Kratos from accessing the Oracle of Delphi, culminating in a battle that destroys the temple itself. Bringing the complete "God of War'' experience to the forefront, the boss fight has everything from a big chase sequence, to melee combat, and use of strategy to take Pollux and Castor down. With the twins having control over time, the key to winning this battle is timing, as anticipating the bosses' fight sequence is needed to understand where the next attack is coming from. The dynamic environment that progressively collapses is spectacular in that it keeps the fight going with a fast pace that ends in classic fashion as Kratos wins with authority.

“God of War” (2018)

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With the 2018 reboot giving importance to its narrative over everything else, the final battle brings together all the conflict in the story for an all-out brawl. Having achieved in making Baldur vulnerable again, Kratos and Atreus have to contend with the intervention of Freya and the giant Thamur whom she controls. As with previous clashes, Baldur proves to be a rush of adrenaline, as the face off against him includes his speed attacks and no-selling of Kratos' offense. The constant interference of Freya makes this battle completely unpredictable, with the scene constantly evolving to newer challenges as Baldur amps up his moveset. This kind of larger than life presentation leaves no doubt that the game has reached its epic conclusion, as Kratos and Atreus' perfected fight formation shines through in the end.