18 Best Video Game Boss Battles Of The Last 10 Years

4. Rhodes - God Of War 2

Lessons In How To Open Your Video Game Sequel, #4513: Open with a massive f*ck-off boss that immediately sets the tone for what's to come.

Because neither Kratos, nor Sony Santa Monica were playing around. Coming off the back of some substantial momentum from the first God of War, the easy-access brutality, the quick-time event bosses, the scale of the encounters and the unending rage of Kratos - where else could they go, other than continue that upward momentum?

Indeed, Rhodes is immediately brought to life by Athena, as Kratos sets about being not being remotely phased, instead launching himself at it from a giant crossbow and tearing its eyes out with his twin blades.

You'll finally gut the possessed beast from within, destroying its inner cogs and leaping out triumphantly as the statue falls apart in your wake. To say this was one of the most memorable openings in gaming is an understatement. This is one of the best and most confident ways to open any entertainment property in history.