10 Best Video Game Boss Battles YOU COULDN'T PLAY

10. Zanzo - Hi-Fi Rush

One of the most underrated releases of 2023, colourful rhythm-action game Hi-Fi Rush follows plucky protagonist Chai as he teams up with a ragtag group of new friends to take down the shady Vandelay corporation. Doing so requires defeating the head of each of company department.

One of these executives is eccentric genius Zanzo, who runs the R&D facility located within volcanic caverns deep underground.

Alongside his outrageous hairstyle and obsession for testing Chai’s combat abilities, this boss has a reckless disregard for spending his department’s budget. The more extravagant the enemies and environmental hazards Zanzo throws at Chai, the more cash players see drain from a gauge at the top of the screen.

When Chai eventually confronts Zanzo, players watch as the villain assembles a gigantic robot for what looks to be the boss fight. However, his funds run out moments before he can complete his creation. Chai knocks him out with a single blow, and the fight is over before it could begin.

Given how immensely satisfying and fun this game's rhythm-based combat system was, being robbed of what would have been another excellent boss fight was a disappointing (if still hilarious) end to this memorable villain's time onscreen.