An especially powerful enemy that caps a level, dungeon or story arc. Boss fights test everything the player has learned and are often the most memorable moments in a game.
Origin
The PLATO game dnd (1975) is credited with the first video game boss, guarding an orb at the bottom of its dungeon.
Quick answers
- What does "Boss" mean?
- An especially powerful enemy that caps a level, dungeon or story arc. Boss fights test everything the player has learned and are often the most memorable moments in a game.
- Where does the term "Boss" come from?
- The PLATO game dnd (1975) is credited with the first video game boss, guarding an orb at the bottom of its dungeon.
