10 Gaming Bosses That ROBBED You Of Victory
6. Genchiro - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is not an easy game.
Developed by FromSoftware, the masterful minds behind the brutal Dark Souls series, Sekiro took the pioneering gameplay and devilishly difficult combat encounters of previous games to the Sengoku period of Japan, sprinkling in some new gameplay mechanics of its own.
Duelling Genchiro atop Ashina Castle is a mountain of a task. The pure frustration of repeatedly being mocked by the game over screen fuels the player's desire to spill the blood of Genchiro with their trusty katana.
Genchiro's attacks are persistent and damaging. The player will have to make full use of the block button, waiting patiently for the opportune time to counter one of his many attempts at stealing that elusive victory.
Depleting two of his health bars will mean a transformation into his 'Way of Tomoe' form. Taking one final health bar from him and the battle is over. Genchiro is defeated, and the player will be rewarded with the coveted 'Shinobi Execution' screen they've been longing to witness.
In a cutscene that follows, Genchiro will rise to his feet and depart the arena by jumping from the castle's peak. His resurrection leaves the player feeling thoroughly robbed of the win.