10 Video Game Bosses You Had ONE CHANCE To Fight

Now in the early days of gaming, people were extra careful whilst navigating through a platformer

shooter or beat-em-up, since they had a finite amount of lives. And also because bosses are an

absolute pain, and so a lot of lives were lost whilst facing them. Unfortunately, this isn't a

major issue nowadays, since most modern games usually offer unlimited lives or save states

So no matter how many times a boss triumphs, there's the option to try again. But what if you

don't get a second chance? Worse still, what if you don't get a first chance? Because sometimes

certain foes will only appear if specific parameters have been fulfilled, and if any

of these conditions remain incomplete, well those fights were off limits. So let's take a look at

them today, as I'm Jules, this is WhatCulture.com, and these are 10 video game bosses you had one

chance to fight. 10. Jade – Mortal Kombat 2 Jade first served as a playable combatant in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. However, the Edenian

warrior debuted as a secret opponent in Mortal Kombat 2. While playing the main campaign

the player must defeat the fighter before Shang Tsung with low kicks to encounter Jade

If the player presses any other button during the bout, including block, they lose their chance to fight the emerald-robed assassin. Despite the fact the player only needs

to beat Jade in one round, winning is no easy task, since she moves at double speed. On top of

that, Jade performs input reading, meaning that she reads her rival's attacks while they're executed

allowing her to counter pretty much any move with ease. Spamming projectiles and sweeping

are effective against other enemies, but using such tactics like this against her is a guaranteed

death sentence. If the player loses, which is extremely likely, fighting Jade will no longer

be an option, since they move onto the next challenger, without being offered a rematch

Defeating Jade bears no reward, but it's still a highly coveted title, since she provides such a

merciless challenge. 9. The Psychiatrist, Katana Zero Katana Zero centers around an amnesiac assassin called Zero, who has the power to rewind time

With this superpower, the sword-wielding ninja can reset any mission that ends with being shot

stabbed, or blown to pieces. Upon completing each assignment, Zero takes part in a counseling

session with the psychiatrist, who also happens to be his employer. During these discussions

Zero is asked personal questions which must be answered. The psychiatrist attempts to depict

himself as calm and collected, but shows his true and much darker side every time Zero doesn't

take his questions seriously. Even though these sections don't seem particularly important

how Zero responds can affect the ending of the game. If our titular character answers every

question in the most negative way possible, the psychiatrist will actually go full Akira

transforming into a monstrous blob who serves as the final boss. Even though this is a cool surprise

many gamers were unaware of its existence, even if they played Katana Zero to death

Unless Zero responds critically in every single interaction with the psychiatrist including when they speak over the phone this battle is skipped entirely 8 The Slot Machine Star Fox

Anyone who's played the original Star Fox should be familiar with the secret level Black Hole

but until the advent of the internet, even veterans of the classic rail shooter were

actually unaware of another hidden area out of this dimension, because that doesn't appear on

the map. This undisclosed zone could only be accessed by following a strict protocol

While in the asteroid belt, Fox must blast the second large asteroid on the right until it

explodes, which releases an egg. The egg hatches a phoenix, which the player must fly into to reach

this super secret level. If the player didn't destroy the asteroid in time or come into contact

with the phoenix, well, it was better luck next time. Out of this dimension is rock hard, but it

is worth exploring since it concludes with a battle against an incredibly strange boss

the slot machine. To defeat the inexplicable gaming apparatus, Fox needs to shoot its arm

to spin the reels until it displays three sevens in a row. And because the level continues indefinitely

after the one-armed band itself destructs, players are actually forced to reset the game

if they wish to keep playing. 7. Lich Dragon Fortisax – Elden Ring

Because Elden Ring boasts over 100 bosses, there are a few that players will have surely missed

including Lich Dragon Fortisax. Despite being an optional foe, this ancient dragon is definitely

worth fighting. With its fire breath, dual lightning spears, and his death blight spawning

bolts, this bombastic boulder stone is amongst the most epic adversaries in Hideo Miyazaki's

acclaimed IP. Now, it sounds redundant to mention that Fortisax is a real piece of work

I mean this is a FromSoftware property after all. However, just reaching this wicked Wyvern can be

just as problematic as putting him six feet under. Only by acquiring the curse mark of death during

the Rani questline and giving it to Fia in deep root depths will the tarnished gain access to her

Dreams, where Fortisax lives. It may sound easy, at least by Elden Ring standards, but it's anything

but. If Dee's brother slays her before the Tarnished enters her mind, this boss encounter

becomes a no-go. And this is a massive bummer, since the player can't unlock the Age of Dustborn

ending if Fortisax remains undefeated. 6. Golem – Chrono Trigger What made Chrono Trigger so ahead of its time, quite literally in fact, was how it took players

every action into account. If Crono's party stole a piece of food or spoke to a specific character

it could have drastic effects on how the story played out. Sometimes Crono didn't have to defeat

a boss because the game's structure would actually adjust accordingly based on the outcome

One such example is when Crono encounters Dalton whilst trying to enter the Ocean Palace

Dalton will stop our titular character in his tracks by unleashing a guardian called Golem

This stone-studded ogre is so unfairly hard that it's nearly impossible to come out on top

Fortunately Crono doesn actually need to If Golem triumphs Dalton throws the time troop into a dungeon Once they break free Crono and his friends can continue on with their mission And although Golem can be beaten his demise isn important since the fight will still

conclude with Dalton locking the heroes up. Because of this, Crono only has one shot against

this nasty beastie. Even though the player engages with similar enemies later, including

the Golem sisters and Golem boss, the first Golem is a one-time only brawl

5. Master Fortress – Super Smash Bros. Wii U Super Smash Bros. is renowned for its ferocious final boss such as Tabu

Giga Bowser, and Galeem. But not only is Master Core from Super Smash Bros. Wii U the toughest

of the lot, reaching him is a feat in itself. To fight Master Core's true form, the intensity

level must be set to over 8. If a lower intensity is chosen, the confrontation ends prematurely

before Core reveals its final incarnation, Master Fortress. If the fighter receives a game over

during the main campaign, they will have the option to try again, but by doing so

the intensity level decreases, locking them out of the brawl with Master Fortress

If Smash fans still want to take on Fortress, they'll need to restart, and since each opponent

gets progressively harder, the average player will reset dozens of times before encountering

this labyrinth-like entity. Even if these type parameters are passed with flying colours

fighters are not out of the woods yet. Once the last fight commences, the player must vanquish

Master Hand, Crazy Hand, Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, and Master Shadow before

Master Fortress finally shows himself. 4. NANCY – Tekken 6 Before Tekken 6's final showdown, combatants must contend against a robotic weapon called Nancy

Eliminating this monstrous machine isn't necessary since the player proceeds to the next stage whether

they win or lose, which is pretty reassuring since 99.9% of gamers would never complete Tekken 6 if

destroying Nancy was mandatory. Simply put, Nancy is the hardest opponent in the Tekken franchise

by far. Azazel and Jimpachi have a reputation for being cheap, but these guys are a cakewalk

compared to this technological nightmare. Nancy has merciless moves which can interrupt the

player's most devastating combos with ease, and because of the machine's massive size

it's tough to dodge any of her attacks. She has 10 times more health than the average opponent

meaning that the most brutal assault possible will barely make a dent against this walking

scrapheap, and worst of all, Nancy can shoot a laser hole in the glass floor, causing the match

to end instantly if her opponent falls through it. Because Nancy is so unfairly difficult

even hardcore players will struggle to defeat her once. 3. Robot Y – Streets of Rage 3 Reaching the final boss of Streets of Rage 3

is far from easy. And if the player or players play on easy mode

the game abruptly ends after level 5, before they confront the big bad Mr. X

If Axel and his friends fail to save the police chief in level 6, our hero route will be diverted preventing them from confronting their arch Even if the player fulfills every requirement and comes face with Mr X thwarting his ultimate weapon Robot Y is pretty bloody daunting Not only is Robot Y ruthlessly fast and durable

the android must be beaten within three minutes, or Mr. X will detonate a bomb in the city

If the player doesn't destroy Robot Y in time, Axel receives the bad ending, informing him that

his failure resulted in countless deaths. Since Robot Y has a gargantuan health bar

the only way to beat it in time is to hit the awesome automaton with the most powerful of your

moves. But because the heroes lose health when they perform these special attacks, this tactic

although necessary, is itself very risky. What's worse is that there's no way to reset this fight

Once the bomb activates, the player can't try again without restarting the entire game

from scratch. 2. Dullahan – Golden Sun – The Lost Age In this Golden Sun sequel, Felix and his teammates have been tasked with bringing peace to the magical

world of Weyad. Through their travels, they need to find hidden creatures called Jinns to magnify

their powers. By collecting a certain amount of Jin, Felix's party can face secret bosses that

once defeated, can be summoned in battle. And because Dullahan is the most powerful summon

it's no surprise that facing the headless horror requires Felix to collect every single Jin

Now this is tough, but it doesn't sound impossible, at first at least, since the

Jinns in the Lost Age never become inaccessible. If Felix missed one, it's no big deal since he can

just backtrack and find the magical critter later. But to face Dullahan, the player doesn't just need

to find every Jhin in the game, they also need to find every Jhin in the previous installment

After locating the 24 Jhin in Golden Sun, the player must then transfer their data to the

follow-up and then collect the other 24 mystical beasties before they can encounter this megaboss

If the player didn't realize that they had to transfer their data or missed a single Jhin in

the previous game, fighting Dullahan was off the table. 1. Shin Bison – Street Fighter Alpha 3

There are few scenarios that leave gamers quaking in their boots more than going head-to-head with

Shin Bison in Street Fighter Alpha 3. Shin Bison is an amped-up version of his regular counterpart

meaning that he's faster, stronger, and tougher than usual. On top of that, his Psycho Crusher attack takes up the entire screen, and eats up pretty much half of your

health bar. But what makes this battle so infamous is the fact that Bison must be beaten first in

arcade mode. If the psycho-powered dictator triumphs, the player is sent back to the start

Even though From Software titles are renowned for their arduous difficulty, at least these IPs give

gamers the chance to fight bosses repeatedly in fairly rapid succession, so you can quickly learn

from your mistakes and then adjust your strategy accordingly. But because Bison doesn't give the

player this opportunity, it takes ages to defeat him even once. And if you're a completionist who

intends to beat Bison with every character, well, you're in for a world of hurt. Now, Bison, we know

that you're an egotistical tyrant set on world domination, but please, could you at least give

us enemies a chance