I like how Armstrong was still able to talk after his heart was literally crushed

I love how Raiden is on the edge of dying in almost all cutscenes and then clutches every fight after

Raiden tries to crush heart. Armstrong: Nanomachines, they harden in response to physical trauma.

0:49 "Standing here, I realise..." Raiden: *proceeds to just stand there and realise debris is thrown at high speeds towards him

I'm surprised nobody's mention the amazing cinematography when Armstrong is laying on the ground with Raiden standing over him. It's literally Armstrong being Raiden's shadow and the tendrils connecting Raiden and Armstrong showing that Armstrong and Raiden were really kindred spirits and that Raiden will end up carrying on Armstrong's will/heart/spirit.

this is definitely one of the best final bosses I've ever seen in any game, and the music just puts the icing on the cake

Unironically, MGR might be the coolest game out there

When you had to kill your favourite character to win

"At least I.. Have a worthy successor, you Jack" "The memes won't die...."

Raiden should be a mortal combat character

This fight was so fun, and a surprise too. You play the entire game fighting other cyborgs, then the last dude is some nano-machine organic monster - which is pretty unique too, i can't think of this idea being used in any other work of fiction (I don't mean just "nano-machines" but the way they work by hardening on impact, and the way they make him look.

The only boss fight i actually felt sad that the boss lost.

Not a MGR gamer but felt bad for Senator Armstrong. His speeches is like a dying politician father who talks to his son even tho it's like it's agaisn't him. He still chooses Raiden as his successor. What a lad.

Has anyone every had that feeling where they regret killing him?

This fight and the lyrics of this song are awesome and fucking prophetic. Its all about love. no one wants there loved ones to be the victim.

The way Armstrong goes through all that effort to find identical chunks of metal and chuck it at you despite the fact he knows it doesn't work.

I finished the game today and I'm gonna say this felt so damn amazing and nerve racking against Armstrong.

I like how casually he says "we're done here" before ripping out his heart

that ending was deep.. kindred spirits.. as he was like ur killin what you class fleas to provide liberty.. then raiden kills him as if a flea... kindred spirits... an excellent example that you cannot defeat evil with evil no matter what

I had a blast playing this

I liked what Armstrong was saying....but the ends don't justify the means.

7:03 that moment when your PS3 conntroller is vibrating

This is epic beyond words. What a great boss fight.

1:12 I’m laughing because Armstrong’s hp is 123.4

Armstrong had balls in Revengeance mode

4:01 syncs so well

Best final boss fight ever

It almost feels like this fight should have a finish him voice over

I’m really moved by this. Armstrong with his plans were gonna do quite a lot within America.. using war as a business to end all wars.. he literally took advantage of something that was there even tho it was entirely pointless. If anything I feel bad that he dies. A few things he said were wrong indeed like destroying the weak, but it positive that by the weak, he really meant the people in power, the rich, the people who are on “high grounds” and chose to keep that power within himself. Everyone is tearing themselves apart little by little and this is the truth of the real world. When he told Raiden that it’s because of his will and determination he’s still alive and keep going to fight for what he believes is right is absolutely true. So many things Armstrong says is true. Only thing I don’t agree is getting rid of the weak, people who struggle. Cause they don’t have that same mindset so if he would of prefer to help those in need then I would be 100% on board with him to be honest.

This is amazing, MGR could be an awesome live action movie... Only with the right actors, dialogue, and characters, CGI too

I fucking love this game. I already thought 4 saved Raiden, but this really did him justice. Fuck Dante, I'd Rather See Bayonetta and Raiden in a game together. Ok.. I don't really mean fuck Dante... I'd like to See all three, but I'd prefer Raiden.

The Senator being the anti-villain and anti-hero at the same time

many years later and i keep coming back to this, in my book, and playing games since the ps1 era, this is easily one of the best final boss fights ever

7:00 is such heart breaking (pun)

this simple fight made me want to know what senators were, the lore of the game itself..

What the bosses taught me Blade wolf/ monsoon: how to properly parry Mistral: how to take out all obstacles before the boss Sundowner: how to properly use blade mode Sam: how to respect the boss and enjoy the fight Armstrong: how to use everything I have learned up to that point

Years later and this is still the most awesome final boss fight in all of gaming.

Armstrong was right except for 1 thing not all "strength" persons he favors thinks like him. Meaning if he dies his dream will rip apart by the very people he fights for.

I've always believed the best bosses/villains in stories are the ones that make you question if you are the hero or a villain in disguise. Don't have to get you to change your mind about jack, but they get you questioning.

The music is perfect with the fight, the boss is well done, the entire game is fun as hell and the final boss is the best one I’ve ever fought

One of the most Iconic 'Boss fights' in Gaming Industry

I just realized something. Sam's Murasama was a katana, which is a sword most commonly used by samurais. Raiden's real name is Jack. So during the final fight against Armstrong, Raiden was basically Samurai Jack.

Memories broken, the truth goes unspoken I've even forgotten my name I don't know the season or what is the reason I'm standing here holding my blade A desolate place (place) Without any trace (trace) It's only the cold wind I feel It's me that I spite as I stand up and fight The only thing I know for real There will be blood (blood) shed (shed) The man in the mirror nods his head The only one (one) left (left) Will ride upon the dragon's back Because the mountains don't give back what they take Oh no, there will be blood (blood) shed (shed) It's the only thing I've ever known Losing my identity Wondering, "Have I gone insane?" To find the truth in front of me I must climb this mountain range Looking downward from this deadly height and never realizing why I fight Bloodshed lyrics

that "We're done here" felt so out of place lol.

0:53 Standing here I realize You were just like me Trying to make history. But who's to judge the right from wrong? When our gun is down I think we'll both agree That violence breeds violence But in the end it has to be this way I've cut my own path You've followed your wrath But maybe we're both the same The world? has turned and so many have burned but nobody is to blame. I'm staring across this barren wasted land. I feel new life will be born beneath the blood stained sand

the music really hit me. one of my favourite final boss fight

What a madlad KZfaqr, replying to comments on a 9 year old video. Also, sorta feel bad for Senator Armstrong but it makes sense that he had to go. Great video!

Seeing the nanomachines move around the Senator reminded Puglord of Prototype

Now, for those who don’t quite understand Armstrong and his ideology, let me explain. Armstrong wishes to end war as a business and create a Social Darwinist utopia, where all the citizens of America fight their own battles and the strong survive while the weak perish. From a certain point of view, his arguments actually do make sense, and considering America, and by extension the world, were until recently controlled by the whims of the Patriot AI, it’s not hard to see where he’s coming from. For what it’s worth, he very much despises the Patriots; in fact, Armstrong is ideologically quite similar to fellow Patriot-hating politician George Sears, AKA Solidus Snake, who coincidentally Raiden also fought. Hell, much like Solidus, Armstrong also has some connection to the creation of child soldiers. Of course, it needs to be noted that while Armstrong definitely makes a good case, he is also a bonafide anti-villain. For those who need clarification, TVTropes describes an anti-villain as “a character with heroic goals, personality traits, and/or virtues who is ultimately villainous. Their desired ends are mostly good, but their means of getting there are evil. Alternatively, their desired ends are evil, but on a personal level they are far more ethical or moral than most villains and they thus use fairly benign means to achieve it, and can be heroic on occasion. They could also be someone or something whose desired ends or means are not necessarily ‘evil’ at all, but their actions simply conflict with that of whoever seems to be the protagonist.” While he does have good intentions and seems to genuinely want to better his country, the fact he resorts to terrorist actions, child soldiers, and ridiculous levels of violence makes him clearly the bad guy. In the end, good intentions just don’t justify bad methods.

The fact that this game is 9 years old and we all just discovered it's glory is amazing.

I want a new Game with Raiden, that Guy is so cool :)

An arguably good man who latches onto a deeply flawed core premise and bases his moral beliefs on that premise.

i like how jack lets him finish and armstrong still finishes it in right time

A man's final words. "Deep inside we are kindred spirits you......and i......."

Awesome gameplay

Me siento especial por haber jugado esta joya y se esté haciendo popularizando

6:20 true pain

cool music and cool flight

I like how in those final statements of Armstrong Raiden did not respond. In a way, he agrees with him, and that just solidifies the meaning of the song.

7:08 me when I pull a tick off my leg after a hike

Armstrongs punch that he threw at 4:39 was synced fucking perfect with the music

I don't know how this became a meme so quickly. I've known about this fight for years, and here it is at it's peak once more.

5:25 *🎵standing here-* Raiden: wE’rE D0nE heRe

Bro imagine at the end if you beat him on NG+ Revengance you get nanomachines

I love how he could only damage Armstrong with sams sword

"War ... Will continue as an institution. As an industry. Man will fight for reasons they don't understand, causes they don't believe in..." He hit straight in bingo.

Good job!

I wish i had that game for real

3:36-3:43 this scene was epic ngl

This has to be the insane fights I've seen in video games

The music is so good!!

I'm surprised he was able to say his last words before he completely dies and the cyborg dude didn't even change his expression

This video game can be used for motivation, For not giving up.

So badass!

i love how at the end Raiden stands and senator lying there like a shadow of jack's soul

I wonder what he realized whilst standing there

"lets dance" my favourite sentence

broooo.. this played right after i watched the Raiden vs Armstrong video. this is such a coincedence.

That’s was so freaking awesome

This is one the most epic final bosses in history

Armstrong has fought for what he believed. He had to have an honorable death but he has been killed in the most disrespectful way . He has been misunderstood by many . Yet he was still doing his best to achieve his dream and trying to make people understand him. He will always stay in our hearts with his MEMES…. R.I.P SENATOR ARMSTORNG

Yeah this gives me nostalgia, I’m a huge metal gear fan

the perfect definition of cutscene vs gameplay

STANDING HERE I REALISE YOU ARE JUST LIKE ME IN THIS HISTORY

armstrong will be forever remembered in our hearts wait..

The battle is so fire

This fight is so hype!

0:54 where the funny lines of song begin

Unos de los combates mas épico de la historia

Armstrong really accepted his death. And congrats jack. This is the most kindest boss ive seen in a game.

You were so happy you finally defeated armstrong, and then, the ending cutscene before raiden crushes his heart comes...

Now this is what I want

0:43 nice sync

Masterpiece.

Favorite final boss of all time. No questions needed

2:41 that music timing tho

What's the bgm for this fight called?

"standing here, i realize, youre just like me, trying to make historyy"

Damn, the music in this game is absolutely gorgeous

but i have a question, i bought the game some days ago and why my max life is only 140% while your is 170%??