So boss characters have become a staple of video games ever since Centuri's Phoenix was released in 1980 (the first game to feature a boss).

Over the years we have always had our favourites, so what are yours?

Here is my first nomination, Barbon from Streets Of Rage 2 on the Mega Drive

Streets of Rage 2/Bare Knuckle II Boss 1: Barbon

He is the first boss on the game and there is just something about him that gets me really hyped up! The first time you see him is behind the bar when he runs away from you. Then when you step outside into the rain he there waiting for you! I just love the way the music goes quiet and all you can here is the rain for a moment, then he utters the immortal taunt "C'mon!" and it's time to go! Something about the way he utters that just makes me want to beat the shit out of him. Hitting that last fireball as Blaze to take him out just feels so amazingly satisfying.