10 Best Boss Battles In Metroid History

10. Kraid - Super Metroid

Kraid is one of the most famous bosses of Super Metroid (as well as the entire franchise). Until Metroid Prime, this tyrannical lizard was the biggest enemy in the series.

As you enter his lair, Kraid tunnels in from underground and starts spewing rocks and lunging at you, trying to skewer you with his claws. After you blast his face a few times, Kraid rises from his tunnel completely, showing off his entire body. It is only in this moment when the player comprehends how freakishly large he is. Fighting against this beast feels like you are going toe-to-toe with Godzilla. (Fun fact. Kraid's roars were taken directly from the Titanosaurus in the film, Terror of MechaGodzilla.)

At this point, he hurls thorns around the room and shoot spikes from his belly holes (What are those things? Belly-buttons?) Since he is only vulnerable in the mouth, you need to climb the platforms to shoot him. If his projectiles knock you off these platforms, you have to be careful to not land in the thorns below.

As intimidating as Kraid appears, he can be defeated with four Super Missiles, which is why he is so low on this list.