Ranking Every FINAL FANTASY Boss Theme from WORST to BEST
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2020
- Here is my personal ranking of all the Final Fantasy Boss Themes, from worst to best. This took more effort than I expected (partially because I tried my hand at editing some 4K footage for the first time) so hopefully it turned out well!
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Hey everybody, this is a reupload due to the original video getting a copyright claim by Warner Chappel. Hopefully things are fixed now.
What was the song that was flagged, and what did you need to do to fix the issue so that this version wouldn't also get flagged? Thanks for your help!
I'm still curious, if you don't mind sharing - how did you get around the copyright claim issue?
One thing that can't be debated is that Nobuo Uematsu is a god damn genius
Finally... someone gave the well deserved spotlight to FF8 songs... good job buddy!
Final Fantasy 8 music number 1? My man, you earned my respect. FF8 music is legendary.
Ff7 is my fav game. Ff8 has basically all the best music lol
I love Force Your Way. Good number 1 pick.
You know that you agree with this list when you find every song better than the last one
Great list!! Definitely agree with your picks
The Decisive Battle is to me the absolute best boss theme, it is so fkn awesome.
Damn right. Gets me hyped!
Yes, agreed
*Sees title*
*clicks vid*
*skips to #1*
*Agrees*
*Subscribes*
Totally agree with the top 1, FF8 has the best boss theme, and in general the best songs of all final fantasy in majority
So agreed with the ranking, no matter how many times I listen force your way, always send shivers through my back.
13 and it’s soundtrack is fucking godly
Just sharing my top 5
5 FF12
4 The Decisive Battle
3 Saber's Edge
2 Fight On
1 Force Your Way
Seymour omnis for me is the one of the most epic pieces of music, especially the HD remaster it's chefs kiss
Exdeath themes in 5 and other themes fit the game so well . 4 had great music as well . 8 was a game so overlooked
If I had to rank the boss theme (no remixes) :
1 - Force Your Way - FFVIII (who else really ? Also I might add the Black Mages remix is incredible)
2 - Fight On - FFVII
3 - Saber's Edge - FFXIII
4 - The Decisive Battle - FFVI
5 - Boss Battle - FFXII
6 - Boss Battle - FFIV
7 - Batte 2 - FFIII
8 - Ennemy Attack - FFX
9 - Battle 2 - FFV
10 - Battle 2 - FFIX (as much as it pains me, love the game one of my top 3 FF games, but I really don't like the boss theme)
VIII at number 1, a man of culture i see
Good list! Funny though that scorpion is the thumbnail, even though it doesn't use the boss theme, it plays the bombing mission theme! You don't hear Fight On until Airbuster. Fitting that it got the biggest remix of the song in FF7R.
Final Fantasy never disappoints when it comes to music
The one that sent chills was Atma Weapon in FF6.
8:54 Sabin didn't suplex the train... Instant fail :(
Would just like to point out that the NES didn't use FM Synthesis.
Except for one japan-only game that had an on-board FM Synthesis chip.
Also plus points for FF8 being so high, minus points for FF5 being so low.
Fair point on the ff xxii boss theme. But rabanastre theme and the westersands theme is just pure nostalgia
FF22 is out already? Man it flew right over my head when 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 were released
This video is full of fantastic music criticism. Your reasoning is very persuasive, and I fully agree with the top 4. I would rank FFVI and FFIII somewhat lower because the track length means the songs are somewhat underdeveloped, though I still enjoy them
Good call on FF VIII... for me XIII ties with me for VIII as the best Boss Battle Theme music...
I agree with your list , but I also enjoy the Boss Theme of Final Fantasy IX a lot.
I agree with top 4, with FF7 and FF8's being interchangeable depending on the day. I'd have put 5 and 9 higher though 15...12...10,(6,9,3,5),13, 4, (7, 8). 5 and 9 are quite simple but effective I think I like the drums and bass in both, 3 and 6 have a better emphasis on melody.
Whats your favorite final boss theme from the series, and why is it The Extreme?
Honestly, I'd swap 9 and 10's positions
FF6 is literally my favorite videogame OST of all time, so hearing you say you don't like it as much as some others hurt my soul XD
2, The Decisive Battle 1, Still More Fighting 👍
Before i watch im gonna say 6,7,8 are gonna be in the top 3. 6,8 and 7 respectfully
My favorite has always been FFVI.
I agree, so much with this list. Nearly the exact same placements even.
I loved watching this because, as I went on, it became more and more apparent that you were going to rank them in nearly the exact order I would. Wow, we must have pretty similar tastes in these. Definitely agree with your #1,2 and 3 slots in that order. I also like that you articulate some things about these tracks that I hadn't before. I never had really thought about how I strongly prefer the FF4 boss theme over the FF6 one, but come to think of it, I do. And like you said, the shortness of the FF6 track is an issue...it's a great song but it ends up getting too repetitive, especially in a game that is one of the longest, most complex games (and has some very long boss battles.) Same for FF5, very underwhelming especially relative to the complexity of that game's gameplay and world, it just didn't seem fitting.
I also conspicuously noticed the way FF1 and 2 lack boss themes and FF3 has the first one. I haven't formed impressions of the boss themes from FF10 onward because I have yet to play those games; I've heard the themes, but I don't think I can really form an opinion until I play a game because a good boss theme is one that you aren't sick of after playing the whole game. (This is where FF6 and FF5 falter but FF4, 7, and 8 still go strong, and I would say 9 too.)
FF3's boss music really makes you realize how much of a genius Nobuo Uematsu is even within the absolutely crippling limitations of the Famicon.
That Heavy Rain video on RUclips ruined #3 for me lol.
Here's my top 5 tho!
1.XIII
2.VIII
3.VII
4.IX
5.X
I think I've seen the FF7 boss theme called at least 3 different titles so far.. Fight On as latest, but then Those Who Fight Further, and Still More Fighting.
Same meaning of course in all cases, just an 'oh right!' moment.
I'mma be real, the boss theme is what kept me playing through FF8. The game itself wasn't my thing but damn did that boss theme stick.
Jenova boss theme is my favorite one, then Decisive Battle and then FF4 boss theme.
You need to make a soundtrack list and final boss and summons lists plz
I don't think there's any such thing as a bad final fantasy track. The games might vary in quality but the music is pretty consistently great.
The Goat is the final battle sequence music from the bottom of the statute (Doom) all the way to the top and fighting Kefka . That whole sequence of music is epic
The other top ones are FF6, FF7, FF8, FF9 and Fiend battle final fantasy 4 and of course Atmos weapon
IMO, FF7 has the best boss battle theme, followed by FF4.
I definitely enjoy the way you think & your thought-process; although, I *absolutely* disagree w/ your #1 pick.
It is a good track for sure, but generic at the same time. *to* *me*
This is still a great video. ^__^
Please continue with more content like this. 👍
I agree bro
I correctly guessed the top three!
I had a different feeling foer 15 it gave me the feeling I was facing a legendary beast I put it number 2 only beat by ff8
As much as I love FF8's, I think I'd put Saber's Edge or Omnis Lacrima (FFXV) for first. I'm such a sucker for epic, sweeping tracks. Anyway, great vid!
Agreed I would put FF8 in second place and sabers edge in first it’s so funny seeing him place FF4s theme right over it the decrease in quality is crazy not saying FF4 is theme bad but FFXIII has way better quality and theming Sabers edge sounds like a alien invasion is happening it’s so damn cool
Honestly Seymours inside sins battle theme is better then enemy attacks but enemy attacks is still good just not my personal #1
Yeah but Seymour Omnis would be too much for normal Boss enemies. I Like the normal Boss theme. It really gives that feeling of a dangerous situation
FF9 is my favorite soundtrack overall except for the boss theme and ff8 is my favorite boss theme for sure and the first FF I played before the others
Wow, we have very different taste lol. I was just somewhat shocked for FFV to be placed last and FFIX third from last because those are probably in my top 5. And while I don't think any of these themes are bad, I would have put FFVII and FFVIII closer towards the bottom. But, to each their own.
talk about good taste. Last 3 were spot on
man ff has the best f soundtrack ever f made, omg
i would go with one winged angel vs sephiroth vii
12 being at #10 is a crime, that track is epic af
12 would be in my top 3. Hitoshi Sakimoto hit the entire OST out of the park. The Zodiac Age remaster is even better.
That's his list, not an absolute. 12's boss battle is one of my favourites too
Ff9 boss theme is criminally underrated
Ff7 boss theme Man that is so cool and so iconic
I find it criminal that FF9 is so low in this list, I would swipe either 1 or even 2 positions above (yes, taking over FF15). I do like the top 3
I agree with the top 5
FF6's boss music gets upstaged by The Fierce Battle.
Where is Otherworld?? Whyyyyyy
14:31 Okay, we going to just ignore that they are fighting a house?
Also, assuming this this falls under your rules, which I think it does, how can you ignore Jenova's Theme? That's the best one! (None final boss them, I mean)
I like how no matter how much FF fans compete and bicker over which game is best.., we *ALL* pretty much agree on FF8's music being kickASS.
It's the one topic we all can seem to agree on.
Final Fantasy VI #1
The whole ost I can understand but not the battle theme.
@@wiseguy240Winston yes.
14:57 YEAHHH FUCKING A
I don't know FFIV's epic battle theme is probably the best, it gets your blood pumping for battle.
And that Dissidia remix, oh my God that Dissidia version
I'm amazed Force Your Way hasn't been butchered in a spinoff I know of
Ff8 is the clear winner, no contest. But I would have put 4 ahead of 7.
easily
Yes.
Having now watched it I'd reverse the top 2, other than that I'm pretty happy with your list. Except the no Jenova obv.
same, the intro of the ff7 boss battle theme is just too good.
Totallly disagree with you on FFXII. IMHO FFXII is a top 3 boss theme especially the remastered version from the Zodiac Age version. The intro, the drum rolls, the crescendo and the symbol crashes and happy chords create a powerful harmony and it's one of the more epic themes in the entire series. The rest of your list was pretty good. FFIII is to high. Maybe it's because I'm not familiar with it but it's too primative.
Pissing a bit, 5 and 12 were damn good games with great music, but they went to the bottom bin haha.
Only here to see where FFXs boss theme is
VIII made it that high?
Who are you and what have you done with the real Virgil?
Love 8 but ff4 or ff7 should have won
FF12 boss theme so low? You clearly didn't do the legendary optional bosses....Yiazmat gives you a 1-hour version of it.
6 should be higher. But 8 is best
XV has some GREAT songs (Imperial boss, the god fight song, and the goddamn final boss all gave me chills) but omnis lacrima is just so mediocre imo
I feel FF7,8 Battle Theme better than Boss Theme. And If compare Boss Theme in (6,7,8), FF6 should be best of.
FF 12 has almost nothing memorable, but the music is. Themes like Dalmasca Easternsand, Giza Plains, Rabanastre Lowtown, Royal Capital Rabanastre- City Upper Ground, The Salikawood and I could go on. FF 12 has some of the best environmental themes of any Final Fantasy. You maybe should consider doing a list on that. Great video and list otherwise, well explained reasoning behind every choice, I respect that.
When it comes to environmental music, yes, 12 did do a good job. But it should have, since most of the game was centered around exploration.
Ah yes, the classic track my family always discusses over Thanksgiving: 'Royal Capital Rabanastre - City Upper Ground'. The name really rolls off the tongue.
Have you heard the B-side of that track titled *'Rabanastre City Guardsman's Sense of Duty and Pride - Betrayed by Spouse but Saved by Offspring, Township Lower Courtyard (Across from Old Town's Bank)'* ? I literally can't stop shouting the name from the rooftops!
Of course, though, since it takes so long for me to get through the title, I can only shout it twice per day.
My favorite track from XII is The Feywood. The unsettling music goes so well with the unsettling environment you're in.
Only good Songs in XII are Flash of Steel, Giza Plains, Ozmone Plains, The Main Theme, Battle with an Esper and Battle on the Big Bridge. And two of them arent even originally from this game
ff8 rules my man !!!
Where is FF1 and FF2 boss theme?
He explained why at the beginning
Agree with your whole list but I'd swap 7 and 8. I just like it a bit more.
What is so good about ff6? Only serious answers please. I've beat it multiple times and I still put it as one of my worst ff games.
Saber's Edge>Fight on>Force your way
FF6 Is actually 3 in the united states
Right out the gate I hate you ff5 serriously!?!?!?!?!
Then 9 as your third worst what the fuck!!!!!!!!!!
Ugh hated 15 what next a bash on 6???? Ugh this video angers me your lack of taste offends me.
Force your way should be anyones 1st if not top 3 😂
My list is:
1. FF8
2. Ff13
3. FF12 (I agree with what you said but, God do i love that orchestra while in battles gets me so hype!)
4. FF7 4. FF16 boss battle theme
5. FF4
6. FF9
7. FF6
And then all the rest i dont feel any particula way
I actually like the regular FF8 battle theme over the Boss theme.
Nice list, for me personally it’s
11 FF12 - Boss Battle
10 FF5 - Battle 2
9 FF3 - Battle 2
8 FF10 - Enemy Attack
7 FF9 - Battle 2
6 FF15 - Omnis Lacrima
5 FF13 - Sabers Edge
4 FF4 - Battle 2
3 FF6 - The Decisive Battle
2 FF7 - Fight On!
1 FF8 - Force Your Way
8 definitely the best, 9 or 5 the worst. 12 a bit low, but it’s your opinion
I just came here to be offended that ff9 is ranked so low
I would have 8's boss theme close to the bottom honestly. The synth brought it down for me greatly. It sounds like the worst of 80's electronic music and I am not big on 8's soundtrack in general. Same case for 13, don't care for that game's soundtrack either including the boss theme which I would also have close to the bottom. I would have had 9's higher.
I haven't watched this yet but It's Jenova, and if it turns out not to be, It's Jenova.
Jenova was a special boss theme, and not eligible.
You're trolling with the 13 placement haha
dissapointing
Clown list. 🤡
I disagree, FF8 music is went it all went to shit. In my opinion the only good track is maybe "Man with the Machine Gun" everything else is horrible tier.
FF8 first ?! How is it possible. This soundtrack is sooooo boring, annoying. 7, 6 and 4 are the bests. FF8 is one of the worst.
8's soundtrack BORING!? bro wut!? 😂
Trash list.