Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

On and off for almost 4 years I have been attempting to beat the infamous boost guardian. I even went to the lengths of back-tracking to my ship several levels away to re-ammo and I beat the mine shaft for an extra energy tank. I am obsessed with finishing him off, and when I do, I will save the memory card forever, so that I never ever have to fight him again. It started earlier in the week when I came down with a really bad virus and was stuck at home immobile. I picked up the game again, its data long-erased since I had previously reached this impasse. Yesterday I made it back to Dark Torvus Bog, where IT was waiting for me.

I've read all the FAQs in the English language, and they all have different opinions on how to beat the BG. The reason for that is that the BG is a "smart boss". He adapts to exploit the weaknesses of an individual player. He knows how to counter-maneuver. I've tried everything I can think of to beat him, but he is all up in your biz, thwacking off your energy in vast sums. In my many attempts to beat the BG, I've come up with my own personally tailored strategy, and I am getting VERY close now.

I started gaming late in life, my first real console I received after my 18th birthday, so I admit, I might not be the absolute best with the controls. For me, an effective strategy is the crucial component for victory. So here is my current recipe:

Start charging your light beam as the opening animation plays, as soon as it is charged, without moving, lock on and fire then rapid fire a few more shots before he decides what he's going to do next. He will either go right into puddle form, boost ball form, or try to possess you. You will have a second or two to analyze his next move and react accordingly. When he goes into puddle form the first time, if I am far enough away I shoot a charged light beam into him. Otherwise I ball up and drop bombs in rapid succession as he chases me. This can get tricky, since his amorphous form shifts directions rapidly and without reason, if he makes contact with you he will take off about a tank of your energy. When he is in boost or puddle form the key is just trying to survive until he's solid again, that's when you gotta BRING THE PAIN with missiles or charged light shots. The best way (for me) to avoid him when he is boosting is to remain unmorphed and double jump over him or in place, this isn't a perfect science, its hard to tell where he is coming from or going to. While he is boosting, I use single light beam shots when I am in a hurry, to instantly vaporize his Inglets and absorb their energy spheres. If I need more light beam ammo, I triple shoot the inglets with the dark beam while jumping around wildly trying to avoid the boosts. One problem I have encountered is when i am trying to get the energy spheres I bump into him, and that is deadly. The worst is when he gets you jammed up against the wall and rams you over and over and over again in puddle form. That's Game Over. The fight will really get your adrenaline going which can be disadvantageous since one must be completely centered and focused to counter his moves. I turn off the music from the options menu to keep it from distracting me.

Right now, I have the game paused, I'm on my last tank and he is so so close to defeat. I had to give myself some time to get focused again, because at this stage, one wrong move and its back to the save station for me. But if i get lucky, maybe this time I will be victorious!

I just have to beat this guy, and as soon as I do, I swear I will do something productive with my time.

DAMN YOU GAME MAKERS FOR THIS RIDICULOUS BOSS!!!