Dark Cloud 2

Story related and cannot be missed. Once you have all of the medals, ideas, and scoops associated with Chapter 7, it's time to take on the boss. Make sure you not only have repair powders, healing items, and recovery items, but revival powders as well.

In the first phase, Emperor Griffon will be flying around. You can aim at the Atlamillia floating around him for serious damage, but they are extremely difficult to hit. Once you bring his health down to around 66%, a cutscene will play, and the second phase will start.

Here, Griffon is on the ground, and his wings have become swords. Keep your distance, heal when necessary, and keep the pressure on him. Once his health is down to 33%, another cutscene plays, and the third phase begins.

Emperor Griffon has abandoned his swords and is now using his fists. Same rules apply as last phase: keep your distance and heal when necessary. Once his health is down completely, the real fun begins.

After a series of cutscenes you will be confronted with a boss rush. These bosses are powered up versions of enemies you've faced before, so you should know their patterns. Heal if you need to, and keep going to the top.

Eventually, you will come to Dark Element. This boss presents you with a 5-minute time limit. Don't worry too much about it, as, if you have ultimate weapons, you should be golden. First thing you should do is take a picture of the falling moon for a scoop. Now you can focus your attention on Dark Element. Dark Element can switch between colors: red and blue. Remember those sealed floors? Same type of rules apply. Max can't hurt him if he's glowing red, and Monica can't hurt him if he's glowing blue. While he's red, try getting in close, as Monica's sword is usually better than the armband. While he's blue, keep your distance, as your gun is usually better than your wrench/hammer. Sometimes, Dark Element will disappear. Be ready with your guard, as he will grow giant and attack you. This is the point where you may need those revival powders. Otherwise, there will be long gaps where you're not even damaging Dark Element. Once you finish him off, the trophy is yours.