17 Secret Video Game Bosses You Need To Beat Before You Die

10. Final Fantasy VII - Ruby Weapon

How you get there: Accessing the Ruby Weapon fight is relatively simple. In order for the giant, crimson-coloured monster to appear, you first have to complete Final Fantasy VII's story, so yeah, that means you've gotta beat the snot out of that brat, Sephiroth, first. Once the insane momma's boy has been dispatched, head out to the desert near where the garish Golden Saucer sits, and you'll find a small, red tentacle wriggling around in the ground. Approach it, if you dare.

Why you need to beat them: Ruby Weapon is probably one of the most infamous hidden superbosses of any video game. If you were a kid still growing up when Final Fantasy VII originally released, chances are high that you'll have memories of continuously losing, but never winning, against Ruby Weapon. You'd have brainstorming sessions with friends and try hundreds of different strategies until you just finally threw in the towel.

Do your younger self a favour - go and beat Ruby's ass into next week.

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