10 Video Game Enemies That Should've Been The Final Boss

10. Kuja - Final Fantasy IX

Within the first few hours of Final Fantasy IX, it's clear that Kuja poses a major threat to world. Being a genetically engineered entity hell-bent on Gaia's destruction, the feathered-haired foe has "main villain" written all over him. Since our hero, Zidane is Kuja's brother, their personal relationship makes their rivalry more engaging.

Now, because this is Final Fantasy, fans were expecting a bait-and-switch. Since Kuja's existence was orchestrated by the ancient mage, Garland, it looked like he would replace him as the final boss in the eleventh hour. However, Kuja kills Garland during the climax. With Garland out of the way, it looks like Kuja really is the true antagonist.

But after he's defeated, a mysterious being called Necron appears, revealing he was behind everything. Because Necron has never been mentioned until now, his appearance is totally out of left field. Since nothing is revealed about Necron's motivations or origins, his appearance is completely pointless.

If Necron was left on the cutting room floor, it wouldn't have any effect on the story, which makes players wonder why he was in FFIX in the first place.