Video games often feature epic boss battles that test players' skills and advance the game's narrative. While many boss fights are known for their difficulty and require multiple attempts, some bosses can be surprisingly easy to defeat, taking gamers by surprise with their quick conclusion.

Let's explore some of the quickest and easiest boss battles that defy the traditional tough encounters in gaming:

7 Psycho Mantis

Defeated in Seconds with a Clever Move

Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid initially poses a challenge to players. However, a simple controller switch from port one to port two causes his swift defeat, making this boss battle a breeze.

6 President Henry John Eden

Less Than a Minute to Overcome with the Right Skills

President Eden in Fallout 3, despite his ominous build-up, can be swiftly defeated by players with a high science stat, requiring less than a minute to outsmart this formidable computer boss.

5 Dethl

Weaknesses Exposed with the Right Weapon

In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dethl, the Nightmare King, can be easily defeated with a boomerang, bypassing the traditional complex method of arrow shots, making the battle a quick affair.

4 Bowser

Instant Victory with a Simple Strategy

In the first Super Mario Bros., Bowser can be swiftly defeated by exploiting a clever tactic of removing the bridge, showcasing an unexpectedly quick end to this iconic boss battle.

3 Glass Joe

Down in Seconds with Minimal Effort

In Punch Out!!, the frail Glass Joe is easily defeated with just a few hits, making this boss battle a short and effortless encounter for players.

2 Mysterio

Exposed with a Single Move

Mysterio in Spider-Man 2 may seem threatening, but a single attack reveals his vulnerability, making this boss battle comically simple and quick.

1 Lucien

Swift Defeat with a Press of a Button

In Fable 2, the menacing Lucien can be swiftly taken down with a single shot or spell, offering a surprisingly quick and anticlimactic end to this epic boss battle.