PlayStation Developers Pick Their Favorite FromSoftware Bosses

FromSoftware’s games are known for their innovative narrative designs and difficult combat. This has led to many memorable boss battles among millions of Soulsborne gamers. Miyazaki has created a wealth of memorable encounters between his acclaimed games. It’s good that a group of PlayStation developers chose their top FromSoftware bosses, and talked about how each fight was designed and the spectacle it created. Miyazaki even spoke up about the boss that he is most proud of.

A lengthy post at the PlayStation Blog lists many developers of prominent studios including Bluepoint Games and Insomniac Games. Below are some quotations from the developers. You can read the entire list at the PS Blog. 

Producer Randall Lowe – Bluepoint Games

“When you go into the Lothric chapel the door will close and the darkness envelopes the area. Unfurled in front of my eyes, it was one of my most unforgettable moments in gaming. The Dancer“Dangling from the dark pool, I drop down, and then sinuously move to be before my character.”

Narrative lead Joe Pettinati – Naughty Dog 

It is difficult to pick one boss fight from FromSoftware’s incredible catalog. Although the Bloodstarved beast will always hold my heart, I want to acknowledge their efforts. Guardian ApeSekiro Shadows Die Twice: An experience that I treasure to recount.” 

Associate design director Anna Marsh – Firesprite

“It is rare to see older females in games, especially as skilled combatants. So I enjoyed this event. Lady ButterflyBefore the fight even started, she was already a skilled, tough martial artist who brought years of experience to bear against her former pupil. A fight she would rather not have, but which she is obliged to give.”

President & director Hidetaka Miyazaki – FromSoftware

To use specific words, it’d probably be “If we are talking about a boss of which I’m most proud” (to put it another way), it’d likely be: The Old MonkDemon’s Souls. This is because we received a lot of criticism for that design. It was what I wanted to do.”

Elden Ring, the next highly-anticipated FromSoftware title, is slated to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 25. Be sure to read Dan Tack’s incredible cover story here and then head over to our dedicated hub for more exclusive Elden Ring info.