10 Optional Video Game Boss Fights You Totally Missed
5. Super Mario RPG: The Legend Of The Seven Stars - Culex
The Super Mario RPG was, to be it lightly, a surprise when it came out. People were unsure of it, but it went on to pave the way for the likes of Paper Mario's battle system and early style. This is largely in part to Square Enix (formerly Squaresoft) lending their knowledge and craft to it.
And what better way to pay respect than have a boss that looks and plays like a Final Fantasy number?
Culex, a Dark Knight from the dimension of Vanda, is Squaresoft's way of paying homage to its mainline RPG series. Whilst ever character in SMRPG is rounded in world and battle, Culex maintains the traditional flat sprite look from a Final Fantasy. There are more allusions, too, but I only have so many characters.
It's also really easy to miss Culex, if you're not paying attention. The entry requirements aren't genius level difficult, as it's a small monetary fetch quest, yet it can be passed by if you're not in the exploring mood.
But why wouldn't you want to see Squaresoft's worthy tribute to where it came from...?