10 Challenging Video Game Boss Fights That Lead Directly Into Another One

6. Shovel Knight - Battle Royale

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At the end of the penultimate level of Shovel Knight’s main campaign, you come face to face with the Enchantress’ armoured army, the Order of No Quarter. You’ll have to fight each member of the Order in quick succession in a series of boss battles, with no time to rest in-between.

That includes Plague Knight and his explosive bombardment, Tinker Knight and his giant mech, Treasure Knight and his grappling anchor, and more. Safe to say it’s an array of valiant villains that you don’t want to underestimate by themselves, let alone when they’re coming at you one after another.

Fortunately, your progress is saved when you die so you don’t have to start over, but the order of bosses is randomised every time to keep you on your toes. However, each boss has their usual massive HP bar and their full set of moves intact, so you’ll need to use your mastery of the shovel to beat them all.

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