What Makes A Good Secret Boss?

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Secret bosses aren't just optional bosses. The secret within every secret boss creates depth in game design and the possibility of even more to find. The path a game takes to create a secret boss is unique, and the huge variety of options will shape the type of experience that players will get out of the hunt for a secret boss. Let's talk about how to build a good secret boss, from the road to the destination.
Featuring:
Cuphead
Persona 4
Golden Sun
Persona 5
A Hat In Time
Final Fantasy IX
Kirby series
Dance Dance Revolution (I snuck it in there)
Deltarune
Street Fighter II
Super Smash Bros Melee
Kingdom Hearts
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