The various challenges that video game bosses and enemies pose to players have an enormous impact on the overall experience a title offers. Even though the enemy design in a video game is often less-scrutinized than character abilities, weaponry, and level design, adversaries dictate how those other elements combine to present players with a challenge. Certain bosses are simply a blast to fight, serving as an epic climax that punctuates the story. Some foes inspire dread with their presence alone, while others push gamers to their breaking point in terms of challenge and mechanical mastery.