10 Bosses That Stopped Games Being 5 Stars
4. Alduin The World-Eater - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Although most Bethesda fans enjoy all of their games, they’re usually divided into two camps: those who prefer the post-apocalyptic weirdness of the Fallout series and those who prefer the medieval fantasy richness of the Elder Scrolls series.
Just as Fallout’s third main entry is typically seen as its superlative one, the fifth main Elder Scrolls entry – 2011’s Skyrim – is similarly praised. Often, it’s crowned the best Bethesda project period (“jank” and all), and understandably so despite its lackluster ultimate clash with lead villain Alduin the World-Eater.
A world-ending dragon overseer, Alduin wreaks havoc on the land within the first few minutes of Skyrim, thereby immediately displaying his power and setting up why protagonist the Dragonborn wants to vanquish him. When the pair square off for the last time, however, it’s shockingly mundane and quick.
Primarily, Dragonborn is far too strong to struggle with defeating the flying beast, so he goes down (and fires back) like virtually every other dragon in Sovngarde. Additionally, you’re aided by several allies who could probably do the job for you if you’re patient and don’t want to lift a finger.
Instead of screaming with triumphant glee, you’ll just mutter, “That’s it?” once it’s over.