10 Video Game Boss Battles That Literally Hack Your Game
3. Zinyak - Saints Row 4
Some bosses hack the battle to give themselves an advantage. But what about if they hacked the whole game in their favour?
That's EXACTLY what Zinyak in Saints Row 4 does.
An alien from another planet who invades planet Earth, he pushes your character (who is also the president of the United States) into a virtual reconstruction of the world we live in.
It all starts off in digital recreation of a 1960s suburban town in America, as you gleefully whistle away down the straight in a world reminiscent of shows such as Happy Days. Imagine Coronation Street, but without the drama and everyone getting along like a house on fire.
But this time of peace doesn't last long as you're soon whisked away into a devilish recreation of the normal living work.
But that doesn't mean you can't use the world to your advantage, with an array of abilities such as gliding, jumping and powerful melee attacks. It's satisfying to make Zinyak's army eat their hearts out when you punch them through the chest.
By the time you meet Zinyak for the final battle, you've utilised all these abilities to emerge victorious. It's an addictive gameplay loop and a satisfying turn of events.