10 Best Multi-Phase Video Game Boss Fights Ever

6. Ganondorf - The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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Zelda fans will argue until the end of time about which of the series' clashes with Ganondorf is the best, though in the multi-phase stakes there's a strong argument to be made that Twilight Princess rules them all.

The climactic battle against Ganon is comprised of four diverse phases. First off, you need to battle a possessed "puppet" Zelda, then Ganon will transform into his wild boar form Ganon, thirdly he'll leap onto horseback and lead Link on a merry chase, and finally it's back to basics with a simple-but-epic swordfight.

Though this four-stage encounter isn't as difficult as other Ganondorf battles, the dynamic nature of its phases and the sheer thrill of its last two in particular really makes it stand out among the franchise.

As a capper to one of the darker and more adventurous games in the series, it was one hell of a memorable way to close thing out.

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