20 Best Video Game Boss Battles Of The Decade (So Far)

8. Galacticus - Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds

Despite being one of the most iconic Marvel villains of all time, there's no getting away from the fact that Galacticus looks stupid. No gritty reboot or smart reimagining is going to undo the damage that his bright purple costume and KFC Bargain Bucket hat has done to his image.

However, in the honestly-not-as-bad-as-you-think Marvel vs Capcom: Fate Of Two Worlds, he does just happen to crop up as one of the most challenging boss battles conceivable. Every element of skill and technique you're supposed to have mastered is required - X Factor, Advanced Block, Hyper Combos, Team Hyper Combos, everything.

In a game that's decidedly short on testing moments, the Galacticus battle adds a badly needed level of credibility to proceedings and, in its own right, is a tremendous gaming set-piece.