Game Over, Then History: 10 Boss Fights That Defined a Generation

4. The Art of Patience: Ornstein and Smough in Dark Souls

Dark Souls, released in 2011, is famed for its punishing difficulty, and the duo of Ornstein and Smough epitomizes this challenge. Players faced a relentless assault that required not only skill but also patience and adaptability. This battle became a rite of passage for players, embodying the game’s philosophy of learning through failure. The legacy of Ornstein and Smough lies in their ability to teach players the value of perseverance, a lesson that transcends the game itself and echoes through the design of modern challenging games.