Sometimes the visual design is better than the fight, you know? (Like mergo’s wet nurse) So let’s talk aesthetics for a moment. What’s a soulslike boss design that made you go… Wooow! And why? From any game (Horny answers are welcome as well)
For me it’s Divine Beast Dancing Lion. when the trailer for SoTE dropped and this boss was revealed I got chills. It’s not my favourite fight by a long shot, too chaotic; but design wise the lion dancers are such an inspired choice. It instantly communicates a strong and agile enemy, the horns promised interesting lore implications. It’s sort of grotesque looking? But also grandiose and regal, in a way. It poses many questions, feels enticing…
What about you?
My horny answers would be Radagon. (Redhead Peter Steele) :P and Godfrey. Hell let’s thow in Lady Maria as well and we have a party.
Astel, Naturalborn of the Void is such a wierd and unique design, sad that they are so easy to defeat. picture
Also from Elden Ring, Putrescent knight is both horrifying and goofy at the same time, I love them both <3 picture
Damn, that concept art painting of Astel looks awesome.
Ooh! Astel looks much cooler in the concept art! I always felt the design a little convoluted but this rendition is winning me over.
Putrescent is very grotesque (complimentary) and gets bonus points from me for the cleaver design callback to orphan!