Owlboy, an extraordinary indie action-adventure game developed by D-Pad Studio, takes players on an animated journey to the skies with Otus who is voiceless. The story of the game is what brings fame to Owlboy, together with the stunning pixel design and the inventive gameplay; however, it is the boss battles that stand out and are challenging yet amusing during the gameplay. Every boss offers a different perspective, or rather a different challenge to how well you know the mechanics, the abilities of the companions, and how well can you control Otus in the conflict zone.
In this article, we will study each boss fight in Owlboy in detail and provide a guide on how to beat each of them including strategies, weaknesses, and other relevant information. The boss fights are rather interesting and different which do not only involve playing but also a bit of thinking as well as reflex action. Now, let’s get into the specific of how to defeat each boss in details.
1. The Buccaneer Pirates (Dirk & Maelstrom)
The first significant engagement describes the meaning of action and strategy present throughout the game elicited. Fighting against the pirate Dirk and the war priestess Mazelstorm of the humongous ship is fun yet easy once you comprehend its functionality.
Phase 1: Dirk’s Wiggle
From the beginning of the encounter, you will see Dirk fly toward you, sword in hand as he lunges at Otus. Don’t let him hit you, instead fly all around the screen and use Ged’s blaster to shoot Dirk whilst he comes at you charging. The most important thing of this phase is learning how to avoid the attack and also the position on the screen.
Advice: When Dirk attacks you and lunges towards you, he will always pause for a moment which gives you enough time to dodge him. Fly upward to avoid being snatched.
Advice: Better to maintain your distance and exhaust his health by actively shooting with Geddy’s blaster.
Phase 2: Maelstrom’s Warship
The second part of the fight begins with Maelstrom’s gigantic warship making its entrance. Maelstrom will try to use the ship’s massive cannons to knock you down. You will have to dodge the ship by flying around and using Otus’ agility.
Tip: Warship’s vulnerable zone is the cannons attached to it and these cannons can be taken out by Geddy’s long range blaster. One by one, each appropriate cannon will be destroyed while avoiding the rest of the ship.
Tip: Watch when the ship gets some pattern and get away as it goes into a charge. The timing is very important here so do not rush, it will be worth it in the end.
When you finish blowing up the cannons, Maelstrom will move away and then Dirk temporarily departs, making you feel satisfied in this long and multi-phase battle.
2. The Giant Frog (Boguin Swamp)
This boss fight occurs in the depressing Boguin Swamp which is gloomy and wet. The giant frog rises from the waters in front of you and your aim is to take it down without getting attacked viciously by its tongue or its jumps.
Phase 1: The Frog’s Tongue Attacks
The way the frog starts off is by projecting its tongue at you repeatedly in a barrage of attacks. This is difficult to dodge while close to the boss. Luckily, this is one of the moves that the frog gives you advance notice on.
Tip: Fly up and around the frog’s head to avoid its tongue. Horizontal movement is key, as standing on the ground puts you at risk.
Tip: While Geddy has the blaster that can damage the frog, it’s head is the best target for Geddy’s blaster. The frog will be immobilized for a brief moment after every successful hit.
Phase 2: The Leaping Attacks
After some rounds of rude tongue lashings, the frog will jump into the sky, only to try to land on you. You must be agile enough to keep on will the frog and its movements, especially where it aims to come down.
Strategy: Leave some distance between yourself and the object in motion and practice short thrusts in flight so as not to be squashed. Observe the movement of the frog. There’s a brief interval after its leap before it lands and therefore movement can be facilitated.
Strategy: In the together with the damage dealt by the next jumps, do not forget to aim at its eyes again when it is relaxed after each of its jumps.
While this boss battle demands skills and composure, the frog can be defeated after several dodging and precise firing episodes.
3. The Ancient Robot
This boss marks one of the game’s most difficult encounters if not the most and is a case where the game requires puzzle solving in the midst of the fight with the Ancient Robot. The Ancients Robot is a huge metallic contraption and comes with several levels of attack cueing its reflexes, mind games, and flexibility.
Phase 1: Laser Attacks
For instance, Ancient Robot’s primary attack involves lasers shot from its optical systems sweeping across like fans at the Ops screen. These attacks are dangerous and can inflict severe damage and thus, the attacks should be avoided at all costs.
Tip: Fly during the corners of the screen when the robot is getting ready to fire his laser. The rays have a specific range therefore you have a fraction of time before the rays are fired to run away.
Tip: Alphonse’s fire thrower will work well aiming at the robot’s joints inside of its metallic limbs where the armor is weak. Aim for these spots to inflict damage.
Phase 2: Conceptualization
Once the other ones deals harm with the defenses, the scientist will after a while, introduce a form of mechanisms like the so called puzzles, in which different objects in the room would be used to attack him the robot. Most of these mechanics include putting a set of gears in the right position and flipping a few switches to expose the robot.
Tip: Make use of Otus’ flying abilities to navigate the area and interact with the buttons to inflict damage on the foe. Use Geddy’s blaster and Alphonse’s flamethrower to activate different mechanisms as well.
Caution: Maintain a focus on the robotic antagonist’s position and movements as you engage in the puzzles. It will be continuing to blast lasers or make an attack so keep on running. Phase 3: Self-destruct Sequence
At a certain point, when the robot’s health is completely over, it goes into a self-destruct mode and starts a countdown and undertakes critical damage as time runs out. At this stage, the internal banishment of the room becomes filled with dangers, and the robot’s offensive strategy becomes quicker and dangerous. Indeed, you will have to get through those remaining weak points before the timer runs out.
Caution: Don’t panic and concentrate on the other remaining weak points. Attempt to complete the task within the time limits given, and let your teammates finish the robot before it self-destructs.
4. Pirate’s Destroyer Ship’s
Most probably, the players will enjoy defeating the enemy pirate faction portrayed as a massive destroyer ship in the game Owlboy. The boss gameplay is a mix of shooting and dodging as the player controls an airship against an enemy.
Phase 1: Cannon Blast
The major assault of the ship takes the form of cannonade, where a bunch of cannons sprays all sorts of deadly missiles. These need to be destroyed one by one while not getting shot at.
Tip: Use Geddy’s gunnery to zap the cannons situated in all the corners of the vessel. The more ammunition you blow up, the better since there is less firepower from that particular ship thus easy to fly around.
Tip: Keep on the move or else you might find it difficult to cope with the barrage of cannon shots. It is foolish to remain in one position as the cannons/or the guns of the ship can easily wipe you out in seconds.
Phase 2: Barrel Bombs
After the cannons have been dealt with, the destroyer ship starts to use barrel bombs which you will have to avoid whilst carrying on attacking. These barrels cause damage upon collision.
Tip: Avoid the barrels whenever possible and maneuver around them with Otus flight. Use Geddy’s blaster to destroy any barrels coming directly at you to mitigate risk.
Tip: Utilize the companion to barrels if needed but do not lose the main objective of damaging the ship.
Phase 3: The Last Attack
As the ship’s health reduces, its flying becomes out of control as it tries to ram you. You will have to the finish the ship while avoiding such movements.
Tip: All remaining weak points on the ship should be attacked, although it is advisable to focus on dodging rather than attacking. Contact with the ship could be highly damaging.
Tip: Be aware that the ship will make erratic movements and be ready to respond with a turn of your character.
5. The Last Boss: Molstrom
The last enemy that players will face is Golstrom the pirate king Molstrom. His encounter has multiple phases and includes aspects from all the previous interactions. It is a true challenge of skill since one has to utilize the skill of their aides, the mechanics of the boss, and their reflexes.
Phase 1: Molstrom’s Charge
Molstrom starts the battle by running towards Otus with an enormous sword and mows it horizontally. His assaults aren’t easy, yet with good timing, they can be sidestepped.
Tip: Rotate constantly, and change levels to avoid sword halos from Molstrom. You can use short ranges of flight.
Tip: While Molstrom is swinging his sword, you can aim at the pirate’s chest, which is his weak spot with Geddy’s blaster. Geddy can dodge all other attacks directed at him.
Phase 2: Pirate Minions
In the second stage of the battle, Molstrom summons his crew of pirate minions to fight you off. These minions will dogpile you, making it difficult to concentrate on the excuse for a boss.
Tip: Molstrom can fall prey to Alphonse’s flamethrower as it is paced to eradicate waves of foes with ease. Kill the minions first before putting back the focus on Molstrom.
Tip: Remember that Molstrom is still attacking while you are fighting the minions. He is relentless so do not lose sight of him.
Phase 3: Transformations de Molstrom
In the final stage, Molstrom becomes even more powerful and aggressive, equipped with a different kind of ranged attack. His charge is enhanced and he begins to cast slow-moving projectiles that follow Otus around.
Tip: In the first instance, try as much as possible to keep your distance – do not engage. Move in to Strike Molstrom while his defenses have exactly been compromised right after he performs his ultimate strikes. He is still vulnerable at the chest although more so now, patience is the order of the day.
Tip: When attacking from a distance, use Geddy’s blaster, but when he gets within the striking range of Molstrom, do not remove Alphonse’s flamethrower. Alphonse’s final form is quite quick, but, Alphonse can inflict a lot of damage when close.
Tip: Watch out for the homing bombs in the air. Several shots should be enough to shoot them down, but it is often easier to deal with these first before concentrating on Molstrom.
Even though Molstrom’s final form can be daunting thanks to the aggression and speed of his attacks, he will eventually get destroyed without any problems provided you keep on moving and dealing constant damage. Upon the defeat of Molstrom, there comes a satisfactory closure to the plot of Oleboy with a sweet cherry on top of being able conquer the complicated mechanics of the game.
General Tips For Every Boss Encounter in Owlboy
Although Owlboy is designed with each boss in mind with different mechanics and strategy for defeating them, there are a few general tips that you can apply to every battle you face
Utilize The Strengths Of Otus’ Friends: A fundamental aspect of the game Owlboy is your ability to attack using Otus’ friends. Geddy’s weapon of choice is a blaster which is fast and efficient for shooting foes at a distance. There is also a flamethrower which is deadly but good for short range fights. Respective companions need to be used depending on the context as always.
Get Comfortable With The Aerial Controls: Since Otus can fly, expect to spend most of the time in the course of the boss fights high up in the air. It is advisable to get used to his movement since one cannot stay on the ground for so long due to the boss fights concentrated floor attacks. Take advantage of moving vertically instead.
Be Conscious Of Their Attack Patterns: Every boss in owl boy has a specific attack pattern, and knowledge of them will help you overcome these bosses. Notice attacks that are hinted in advance and try to position yourself to attack when they are least expecting it.
Focus On Defense Instead Of Offense: Performing attacks is very important do not get me wrong, but the priority has to be on staying alive. When it comes down to it, always avoid getting hit before you hit the enemies. You cannot just dash in and deal damage when you feel like it as you will probably get hurt more than the boss and lose the fight.
Do Not Hesitate To Change Companions In The Middle Of The Fight: Change companions as many times as possible when fighting a boss as many times as you wish. Some bosses consist of different phases where abilities are utilized efficiently. For instance, the distance may be suit Geddy’s blaster, but when the boss approaches, it is better to use Alphonse’s flamethrower.
Take Rest Periods If Necessary: Some of the boss battles from Owlboy (especially some of the later ones such as Molstrom) can be rather long and it’s understandable that they will also be tiring. When faced with at particular boss which works your last phenomenal nerve, feel free to step away for some time. Making a return back with a new approach can be of great importance.
Conclusion
Owlboy is a title where a lot of factors make it worth playing that is interesting storyline, marvelous world design and different gameplay features and it is no wonder that boss fights in this game have been outstanding. Each battle beginning from the Buccaneer Pirates and to the very last one with Molstrom provides a unique challenge requiring each player to strategize on how best to utilize their allies as well as how to handle Otus in flight.
Bosses vary in such a way that they combine puzzle elements with engine combat which eliminates the monotony of the game. If you are in the ich-th swamp fighting the large bullfrogs or if you are aboard a ship retaliating against floating terror pirate vessels, there is always a new battle where you are required to think on your feet and utilize everything you have.
For players who are looking for extreme difficulties, these boss fights are just what they need for skill improvement and satisfying win. With some precautions, speed and knowledge of the art of fighting each one of these bosses can be achieved as all of these fights can be won. The process might be challenging but, it is worth the suffering in the end, just like in the case of Owlboy.