Vercsase's video: Ys Origin Boss 8: Pictimos Nightmare Mode Hugo

Boss 8: Pictimos, The Grim Mantid Hugo/Nightmare Mode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjut10T8wsagh6ipYE4tl4Q8YR2iBBp_ As Hugo approaches the giant door leading to the Tower's next floor, he has an unexpected visit from Dalles, leader of the Darklings. Hugo is quick to action, though Dalles is quick to settle the meeting down to conversation. The sorcerer tells Hugo his interest in finally meeting him, and let's him know that he is very capable of giving him the power he seeks. Hugo sees right through Dalles' ploy and scoffs at the offer, but Dalles continues nonetheless. He claims he knows of Hugo's desire to be stronger than the Six Priests, strong enough to kill his brother. The power of the Demonic Essence is but one half of the same coin, the other half which is already utilized by the people of Ys through magic. Hugo's distrust in that twisted equation leads Dalles to offer Hugo a small sample, claiming that if his brother Toal didn't succumb to the demonic influence then neither should Hugo. With Dalles' earnest anticipation at seeing Hugo become immensely powerful, and Hugo's own doubts about his power, the young Fact inevitably agrees to accepting a small bit of the demonic essence into himself. Dalles does the deed, leaving the regretful Hugo to face the demon that guards the path to the highest floors of the Tower. ═══════════════════════ This is probably one of the few bosses where Hugo's range doesn't give him a great advantage. In fact, Yunica's Phoenix Flame provides a greater range to power ratio than any of Hugo's tools for this fight, but Force Shield helps even the odds. Otherwise, this goes just the same. Pictimos' attacks hurt a lot, but are all fairly telegraphed. With Force Shield you can chance to stand in its face and fire a bit more freely, as well as more easily escape its ground pound that it occasionally does when you stay too close. It's also easier to challenge it when it puts up it's four lances, the float giving you extra time to strike. Flame Wheel can also be used from a middle-distance to attack, but honestly Force Shield provides more mobility and defense overall. When it summons its minions, Trap Mine can be useful for wiping them out. It takes a little longer than Yunica, so I feel it better to just kill them all, let Pictimos heal, then kill the next wave. The minions get weaker defense every time Pictimos heals, so eventually Hugo will be able to destroy them all quite easily. Where Yunica can shoot Phoenix Flame after it blows you away to the other side of the screen with its stomp, Hugo can rely on Trap Mine to explode in its place assuming you can read where it will land. Overall, its a boss that's a bit longer, but not necessarily harder than the rest when you know what to do. ══════════════════════ Worn out from the battle, Hugo curses Dalles in tricking him with false powers. Just then, Pictimos rises once more to continue the fight, and just as Hugo loses hope the Demonic power awakens. Elated by the new feeling, he tests this overwhelming strength on the demon. ═════════════════════ The second part of the fight is much quicker: Hugo's Force Shield doesn't break, he has 6 Eyes of Fact for 6 simultaneous Trap Mines, and his Flame Wheel is much stronger. Granted you CAN lose, but it's unlikely. ═════════════════════ After truly defeating Pictimos, Hugo relishes in his new strength long enough for Cadena and Miuscha to catch up and see his new state. They try to retreat but are struck down; before the Demonic Hugo can finish them off, Epona enters the scene and distracts Hugo, attempting to persuade him to return to his old self. Eventually she is able to get through to him, making him realize that he will only be pitied having succumb to the demonic essence. Epona breaks down Dalles' trickery as Hugo checks on the other sorcerers, but the two are cut short by the Darkling leader's voice ringing throughout the room. Disappointed in Hugo's results and Epona's betrayal, he puts a slow petrification onto Epona as punishment for the two. Hugo comes to Epona's aid, trying to convince her that everything will be ok, but Epona realizes the inevitable and asks Hugo only to stay with her. She is finally able to get her feelings across before the petrification turns her to dust, leaving only her amulet behind. Hugo realizes the fruitlessness of his search for power, that it has only done more harm than good, and finally understands what is necessary to take down his brother. As Rico comes to collect the other sorcerers, Hugo vows to forge ahead to save Reah and the Pearl, but also to prove that Epona's trust in him as a person was well-placed. Game: Ys Origin Release Date: 12/21/2006, 05/31/2012 (Steam) System: PC (Steam) Nightmare Mode Recorded with Dxtory