IV is the pinnacle for me. The way it shifts gears as it goes is just so awesome. When it came out you had never heard anything like it in a video game.
Probably a tie between 6 and 8 for my favorite. Though if we were including "special" boss battle music I'd definitely go with Battle on the Big Bridge.
It'sYourPalJacob yeah there are so many great boss themes outside of the “standard” ones. That’s why I had to limit it. Great choices though. Honestly my top 6 choices could be switched with each other and I’d be fine with it
I love XVs boss themes. As for XII TZA, I love it. It's my favorite game. The boss theme is for me mainly the theme for the final hunt, Yiazmat. Edit: XV's main boss theme is Omnis Lacrima.
@@optimysticquest Going through it. Just beat Smithy and onto end game content. I know what you're getting at, and honestly I'm hesitating. You know that feeling that you know something you want is behind the door but for some reason you're afraid to do it because you know this moment is going to be special and you want to make sure everything about the moment will be perfect? That's how I am for it.
I'll be honest and say that I don't find the ff boss themes as memorable as the regular battle themes so I'll just rank my top 5 instead 5- VIII I like the almost cheesiness of this one, yet it still manages to be engaging 4- X huge tonal contrast from the normal battle theme, but I admire the intensity 3- VII the original's fine but the ff7 remake version is just sublime 2- VI I'm a sucker for fast paced battle themes, so this is right up my alley 1- IV if you ask me to hum a ff boss theme, I'd hum this, it's so catchy yet daunting at the same time I love it!
Very hard to pick a favourite from these cos so many of them are so good! I don't even think I could make a shortlist 😂 Cool idea for a video, you should do one for the final dungeons too!
4 and 6 imo are the best works by FF original composer Im 42 so I grew up with the first FF got it for Xmas in 89 So it could be the nostalgia but those boss fight themes are burnt into my brain
I've played FF4, FF5, FF6, FF7 & FF9. I'd rank the boss battle themes like this: 5. FF7 (Worst boss battle theme in gaming history, imagine fighting Sephiroth to this theme...you can't, that's why this theme doesn't play when you fight him) 4. FF5 3. FF6 2. FF4 1. FF9
Nice list so far. Regarding FF7’s battle theme: as you play all the other games you’ll notice there are two directions these themes seem to go: dangerous or thrilling. FF7’s is more on the thrilling side (similar to FFVI and FFVIII) while FF9’s is on the dangerous side (similar to FFIV and FFV). Since FFIX is a throwback to the classic era, this makes sense tonally.
@@optimysticquest Yeah thrilling is fine but I thought FF7's was just a little too happy go lucky for my liking. It's not a bad song by any means, just not something I'd play as a boss battle personally. Also, I dunno whether it's just me, but much like the normal battle theme, FF9's boss battle theme sounds like an updated version of FF4's, the beginning part at least.
@@badmeetsevil6163 I get that. Nothing wrong with personal tastes. It certainly is similar. FF1-6 and 9 have the “classic” bass line intro that sadly was removed from FF7&8’s normal battle themes. And FF9’s boss theme did feel like a nice continuation of the tone from FF3-5.
I know I’m late for the video, but why not do a video on ranking Final Fantasy XIV’s boss themes through its life? They’ve got several that were made, and all are amazing.
That’s a really good idea. Since I’m gonna wait for Final Fantasy 16 to do more ranking videos, I want to actually try to do several for Final Fantasy 14’s expansions. Thanks for commenting!
@@optimysticquest You might have to do it in three categories. One for dungeons, one for Trial/story fights, and one for each raid; 8-man and 24-man. But I would definitely be looking forward to seeing this video!
@@Mocita I’m actually in the middle of individual videos right now about ffxiv’s soundtracks. After that I planned to rank the soundtracks, but I’ll divide it up into categories first like you mentioned.
I'd say Saber's Edge has the *edge* over Force Your Way but the others you placed over it are just as good or slightly below it. Also, where's Premonition, or The Extreme? Eight had multiple Boss Themes.
So this list specifically is for standard boss themes. I do have other lists for other categories though. My last ranking vid was for Final Boss themes, which has The Extreme on it.
6 is my favorite really makes you want to take down the boss 7 and 9 are bangers too I gotta play more if the series though because the more you play these games the more you hear the music
if you don't include 11-15 considering ive never played them so its not fair to rank them based on the little i've heard of them in this video id say my boss theme order would be 10.ff1 9.ff2 8.ff10 7.ff3 6.ff8 5.ff5 4.ff4 3.ff7 2.ff9 1.ff6
Haha that happens. I saw someone else do a boss battle theme ranking and FF5 was dead last. It’s crazy how different we can all see things. I still like FF9’s boss theme a lot, but the normal battle theme bringing the classic bass line back was truly special to me
@@optimysticquest ya your lists are definitely unique but its safe to say you're a fan of it all. Plus your videos are easy to watch and digest. Happy holidays!
Yeah I found it strange as well. FF9 also has my favourite boss theme in the series and I also prefer it over the normal battle theme, which I love too. I also find it strange that he'd rank FF4's so high when FF9's sounds like a newly updated and better version of it.
Was definitely surprised to see FF9 so low. And sorry but there is no arguing that FFIV has the best boss theme of all time. Nothing even compares. FFV has great bosses but I would have put FFV's boss music in the bottom half. The actual music doesn't compare with IV
@@optimysticquest Yeah I saw the same thing on another channel the guy said Yt put it there. Also thanks I get to have a deeper understanding of the Boss Music's This Series drasticly changed my life the moment I played it. Thanks for your efforts on this video it truly helps me to understand things a little bit cleaner.
How would you rank the boss themes?
I love it when FFV is shown the love it deserves!
FFV is grand, indeed. Thanks!
I know, it's so underrated
IV is the pinnacle for me. The way it shifts gears as it goes is just so awesome. When it came out you had never heard anything like it in a video game.
The bass on the ff iv boss theme is incredible
Probably a tie between 6 and 8 for my favorite. Though if we were including "special" boss battle music I'd definitely go with Battle on the Big Bridge.
It'sYourPalJacob yeah there are so many great boss themes outside of the “standard” ones. That’s why I had to limit it. Great choices though. Honestly my top 6 choices could be switched with each other and I’d be fine with it
6 & 8 for me as well 😎
I love XVs boss themes. As for XII TZA, I love it. It's my favorite game. The boss theme is for me mainly the theme for the final hunt, Yiazmat.
Edit: XV's main boss theme is Omnis Lacrima.
III's is so good, underrated on here I think
It is great! I love most of the boss themes in the series, so it becomes pretty difficult to rank.
I think the 8-bit version of it is better than the remade one, but nobody ever seems to have that version in mind.
@@reloadpsi The "bass drum" hits so hard in that version. I like the PSP version best of all though for its heavy brass blasts.
4 will always have a special place in my heart as my first time hearing it was against Culex in Super Mario RPG.
Have you played SMRPG Remake?
@@optimysticquest Going through it. Just beat Smithy and onto end game content. I know what you're getting at, and honestly I'm hesitating. You know that feeling that you know something you want is behind the door but for some reason you're afraid to do it because you know this moment is going to be special and you want to make sure everything about the moment will be perfect? That's how I am for it.
FFVIII is my favorite video game soundtrack of all time so pardon the bias when i say it has the best boss theme. I could listen to it all day.
It’s possibly the most energetic, and I love that about it.
Force your way is great
You used that same CD skipped version of FF7's that used to be on Galbadia Hotel as everybody else :P
I'll be honest and say that I don't find the ff boss themes as memorable as the regular battle themes so I'll just rank my top 5 instead
5- VIII
I like the almost cheesiness of this one, yet it still manages to be engaging
4- X
huge tonal contrast from the normal battle theme, but I admire the intensity
3- VII
the original's fine but the ff7 remake version is just sublime
2- VI
I'm a sucker for fast paced battle themes, so this is right up my alley
1- IV
if you ask me to hum a ff boss theme, I'd hum this, it's so catchy yet daunting at the same time I love it!
If you mean the Airbuster Theme in Remake man you are so right.
That was the first time playing Remake where I was truly blown away.
Very hard to pick a favourite from these cos so many of them are so good! I don't even think I could make a shortlist 😂 Cool idea for a video, you should do one for the final dungeons too!
Yeah the boss themes were the hardest to rank for me!
Thanks for the suggestion. I will most likely do that (after FFXVI releases).
4 and 6 imo are the best works by FF original composer
Im 42 so I grew up with the first FF got it for Xmas in 89
So it could be the nostalgia but those boss fight themes are burnt into my brain
I've played FF4, FF5, FF6, FF7 & FF9.
I'd rank the boss battle themes like this:
5. FF7 (Worst boss battle theme in gaming history, imagine fighting Sephiroth to this theme...you can't, that's why this theme doesn't play when you fight him)
4. FF5
3. FF6
2. FF4
1. FF9
Nice list so far.
Regarding FF7’s battle theme: as you play all the other games you’ll notice there are two directions these themes seem to go: dangerous or thrilling.
FF7’s is more on the thrilling side (similar to FFVI and FFVIII) while FF9’s is on the dangerous side (similar to FFIV and FFV). Since FFIX is a throwback to the classic era, this makes sense tonally.
@@optimysticquest Yeah thrilling is fine but I thought FF7's was just a little too happy go lucky for my liking. It's not a bad song by any means, just not something I'd play as a boss battle personally.
Also, I dunno whether it's just me, but much like the normal battle theme, FF9's boss battle theme sounds like an updated version of FF4's, the beginning part at least.
@@badmeetsevil6163 I get that. Nothing wrong with personal tastes.
It certainly is similar. FF1-6 and 9 have the “classic” bass line intro that sadly was removed from FF7&8’s normal battle themes. And FF9’s boss theme did feel like a nice continuation of the tone from FF3-5.
For me i didnt rly mind the ff7 boss battle theme cuz i actually prefer a catchy tune which for me 9 and 7 did the best imo but nice list tho
FFV getting respect fills my heart QQ
There’s a lot of FFV love here!
FF2's boss theme sounds Middle Easternish because of where Palamecia is and there are middle eastern characters like Minwu.
I know I’m late for the video, but why not do a video on ranking Final Fantasy XIV’s boss themes through its life? They’ve got several that were made, and all are amazing.
That’s a really good idea. Since I’m gonna wait for Final Fantasy 16 to do more ranking videos, I want to actually try to do several for Final Fantasy 14’s expansions. Thanks for commenting!
@@optimysticquest You might have to do it in three categories. One for dungeons, one for Trial/story fights, and one for each raid; 8-man and 24-man. But I would definitely be looking forward to seeing this video!
@@Mocita I’m actually in the middle of individual videos right now about ffxiv’s soundtracks. After that I planned to rank the soundtracks, but I’ll divide it up into categories first like you mentioned.
@@optimysticquest I'm looking forward to see what you are making! Already subscribed!
I'd say Saber's Edge has the *edge* over Force Your Way but the others you placed over it are just as good or slightly below it. Also, where's Premonition, or The Extreme? Eight had multiple Boss Themes.
So this list specifically is for standard boss themes. I do have other lists for other categories though. My last ranking vid was for Final Boss themes, which has The Extreme on it.
I think FFIV and FFII Boss theme is far more memorable than many here
Whats the intro song ?
Town Theme from Final Fantasy II
Ff4 my favorite hands down
6 is my favorite really makes you want to take down the boss 7 and 9 are bangers too I gotta play more if the series though because the more you play these games the more you hear the music
if you don't include 11-15 considering ive never played them so its not fair to rank them based on the little i've heard of them in this video id say my boss theme order would be
10.ff1
9.ff2
8.ff10
7.ff3
6.ff8
5.ff5
4.ff4
3.ff7
2.ff9
1.ff6
Nice list!
You should play 11-15. They’re each pretty underrated.
Strange. I think the boss battle theme of ff9 is light years better than the normal battle theme that you ranked 1 in the other video lol
Haha that happens. I saw someone else do a boss battle theme ranking and FF5 was dead last. It’s crazy how different we can all see things. I still like FF9’s boss theme a lot, but the normal battle theme bringing the classic bass line back was truly special to me
@@optimysticquest ya your lists are definitely unique but its safe to say you're a fan of it all. Plus your videos are easy to watch and digest. Happy holidays!
Yeah I found it strange as well. FF9 also has my favourite boss theme in the series and I also prefer it over the normal battle theme, which I love too. I also find it strange that he'd rank FF4's so high when FF9's sounds like a newly updated and better version of it.
We got sephiroth ranking the FF boss themes lol
Was definitely surprised to see FF9 so low. And sorry but there is no arguing that FFIV has the best boss theme of all time. Nothing even compares. FFV has great bosses but I would have put FFV's boss music in the bottom half. The actual music doesn't compare with IV
FF8 should be #1
FF I should be the worst boss theme since it didn't have one.
Yep that’s why I counted the remakes’ tracks. Same with FF2
my list (worst to best):
I
V
XI
VI
III
XV
II
IX
XII
VIII
IV
XIII
X
VII
XIV
It is clichéd, but 7 is my favorite by far
6 7 8 were the best for me
Why is there an ad in your vids you only have a few subs
UA-cam can run ads on anything. I don’t make a dime off of it.
@@optimysticquest Yeah I saw the same thing on another channel the guy said Yt put it there.
Also thanks I get to have a deeper understanding of the Boss Music's
This Series drasticly changed my life the moment I played it.
Thanks for your efforts on this video it truly helps me to understand things a little bit cleaner.
@@kazalacker8985 thank you! FF truly is awesome
I'm surprised ff 2 got the number 8 spot that boss theme is awful
One of the worst rankings I’ve seen period.