You're not even playing it right! How can you call it hide-and-seek without any body-slamming!?
— BOSS
BOSS is a character and the first boss in OMORI. He is FOREST PLAYGROUND's local bully who often harasses others for his own amusement. He later appears as a minor NPC in the same location and later HUMPHREY on ONE DAY LEFT of the OMORI ROUTE.
BOSS appears to be a giant purple rhinoceros figure with two green horns on the front of his face, pointing upwards. His overall attire consists of him wearing blue overalls with two straps that extend down to his toes. He usually wears an angry expression on his face. Compared to the other playground residents, BOSS towers above most of them in size. The only exceptions consist of VAN and SHARLEEN.
PERSONALITY
Known as the FOREST PLAYGROUND's resident bully, BOSS appears to enjoy harassing others for his own amusement. He also is shown to be rather rough towards those he interacts with. This is notable with his idea of hide-and-seek involving body-slamming, which explains why he was banned from the playground by BERLY.[1]
Despite his negative traits, he is mostly shown to be a caring individual despite being known as a local bully for the playground residents. It's also mentioned that although he used BASIL as a hostage, BOSS made sure the young boy wasn't injured during his fight with party. On the top of that, BOSS expresses concern over BASIL's wellbeing when the latter disappears throughout the game.[2]
BOSS eventually reflects on his previous actions, and decides to turn over a new leaf by creating the BOSS RUSH attraction inside of HUMPHREY for OMORI and friends to challenge. He even cheers for the party and congratulates them whenever they earn a trophy from his attraction.[3][4]
STORY
PROLOGUE
BOSS is first encountered after playing hide and seek, where he is seen holding BASIL hostage. The party tries to convince BOSS to give BASIL back, but he refuses and initiates a fight. Upon being defeated, he lets go of BASIL and stays within his spot behind a fake cutout of a tree. From the player can interact with him as a regular NPC for the remainder of the PROLOGUE segment.
THREE - TWO DAYS LEFT
The next day, BOSS will still remain in his spot behind the fake cutout of a tree. Speaking to him will prompt him to tell the party that he doesn't know the missing BASIL's whereabouts while showing genuine concern for the flower boy's well-being.
On TWO DAYS LEFT, BOSS appears to have strangely disappeared from his hiding spot. It is revealed that almost all of the playground's residents have been tricked into working for MR. JAWSUM at the LAST RESORT by signing CONTRACTS. However, he doesn't show up at the casino for unknown reasons.
ONE DAY LEFT
After saving BASIL from BLACK SPACE and resetting HEADSPACE, BOSS can be encountered again in the OMORI ROUTE, now running the BOSS RUSH challenge located inside of HUMPHREY. Talking to him will activate a teleporter, allowing the player to initiate the BOSS RUSH challenge. He will occasionally give the party advice while cheering them on whenever they earn trophies for his attraction.
BATTLE
GENERAL
STATS
HEART
JUICE
ATTACK
DEFENSE
SPEED
LUCK
HIT
150
25
6
2
1
10
95
REWARDS
TYPE
EMOTION
NEUTRAL
HAPPY
SAD
ANGRY
EXP
32
32
32
32
CLAMS
22
22
22
22
ITEM
0%
0%
0%
0%
SKILLS
SKILL
NOTES
DAMAGE
ATTACK
BOSS punches _____!
Attacks one enemy.
(Attack x 2 - Foe's DEFENSE)
ATTACK TWICE
BOSS punches _____!*
Deals two hits to random characters.
(Attack x 2 - Foe's DEFENSE)
DO NOTHING
BOSS cracks his knuckles.
Nothing happens.
-
ATTACK ALL
BODY SLAM!**
Attacks all characters.
100
All skills, unless stated otherwise, have a 20% variance rate. This means they will do between 80% and 120% of their regular damage.
*Despite showing the same message as the previous skill, they are different.
**This skill always deals 100 points of damage with no variance rate, regardless of the foe's DEFENSE. It is used once when BOSS' HEART reaches 10% or lower and will not consume an action.
AI
SKILL
NOTES
EMOTION
NEUTRAL
HAPPY
SAD
ANGRY
ATTACK
BOSS punches _____!
30%
30%
30%
30%
ATTACK TWICE
BOSS punches _____!*
30%
30%
30%
30%
DO NOTHING
BOSS cracks his knuckles.**
100%
100%
100%
100%
ATTACK ALL
BODY SLAM!***
100%
100%
100%
100%
Every turn, each enemy will start by trying to use the skill listed at the top. If the calculation fails, they move on to the second skill and so on, until reaching the final skill which is guaranteed to activate. Each calculation is done independently from the previous ones, so the added percentage is not 100%.
*This is the variant that hits twice.
**Once BOSS' HEART reaches 15% or lower, this skill will be moved to the top of the list, ensuring that it is always used.
***This skill always deals 100 points of damage with no variance rate, regardless of the foe's DEFENSE. It is used once when BOSS' HEART reaches 10% or lower and will not consume an action.
QUOTES
Boss Quotes (Forest Playground NPC)
BOSS
Huh? BASIL's missing again? It wasn't me this time, I promise! Now leave me alone to repent!
BOSS
You guys still haven't found BASIL, yet? You guys are such losers!
BOSS
... Let me know if you find him, okay? I just want to know that he's safe...
BOSS (ENEMY) QUOTES
BOSS: Hwehwehwe! You weaklings! You call that an attack!?
BOSS: Hey, that kinda hurt! Hmph! This isn't fun anymore.
BOSS: Grr... Now you've made me ANGRY...
BOSS: It's time for my special move!
BODY SLAM!!
BOSS: HUH!? HOW ARE YOU STILL MOVING!?
Boss Dialogue (Boss Rush): Part 1
First Interaction:
BOSS
Hey, remember me? I'm BOSS and welcome to the BOSS RUSH challenge! I've been doing a lot of inner reflection since my days on the playground.
BOSS
Using the latest innovations in technology, I have devised an ultimate challenge for only the coolest challengers.
BOSS
Down here, you'll be able to experience simulations for fights that you have fought before... but stronger!
Prompt to enter the Boss Rush:
BOSS
So are you interested in taking on the BOSS RUSH challenge?
Answering yes to doing the challenge:
BOSS
Awesome-o! Let's get you all set up here.
Answering no to doing the challenge:
BOSS
Awww... Okay. Maybe next time!
Boss Dialogue (Boss Rush): Part 2
After setting up teleporter:
BOSS
And done-zo!
BOSS
Just head all the way to the right to the teleporter. Your first battle will start right away.
BOSS
Oh, and remember to heal up! MARI was so nice to bring one of her picnic baskets... and you should stock up on SNACKS and TOYS at the mailbox while you're at it.
Boss's advice:
BOSS
Good luck out there! Go get 'em!
BOSS
I'm sure there are even more creative ways to challenge yourself.
BOSS
I, for one, recommend using only BIG RUBBER BANDS!
Results:
BOSS
Hey, you did pretty good this time around... but you can't win 'em all.
BOSS
Come back again!
BOSS
Wow! You've really completed the BOSS RUSH challenge! Congrats, cool guys! Seriously, you're the coolest!
BOSS
Hey, congrats! You've earned the COOL TROPHY! I'll go ahead and display it in the lobby for ya.
BOSS
Hey, congrats! You've earned the COOLER TROPHY! I'll go ahead and display it in the lobby for ya.
BOSS
Hey, congrats! You've earned the COOLEST TROPHY! I'll go ahead and display it in the lobby for ya.
BOSS
Nice job! But let's see how you do against your next challenge!
After beating the Boss Rush:
BOSS
Hey, guys! How's it going? You've already beaten the BOSS RUSH challenge... but did you want to try again?
A little rough around the edges. Can be a foe... or a friend. -OMORI
GALLERY
IN-GAME
NEUTRAL
HURT
DEFEATED
HAPPY
SAD
ANGRY
SPRITES
TRIVIA
In the game's files, BOSS is referred as RECKUT.
BOSS is likely the Dream World counterpart of CREEPY GUY. This is because RECKUT is an anagram of TUCKER, which is CREEPY GUY's name according to the game files. Though, this has not been confirmed.
The battle background used for BOSS's battle is shared with ANGEL's rematch, SNALEY's first two encounters, AUBREY, KEL, and HERO.
REFERENCES
↑BERLY: At least I'm not as bad as BOSS! It's a good thing I banned him from the playground after what happened last time... I wonder what that moron is up to now? ... Eh... Good riddance!
↑BOSS: You guys still haven't found BASIL, yet? You guys are such losers! ... Let me know if you find him, okay? I just want to know that he's safe...
↑BOSS: Hey, remember me? I'm BOSS and welcome to the BOSS RUSH challenge! I've been doing a lot of inner reflection since my days on the playground.
↑BOSS: Wow! You've really completed the BOSS RUSH challenge! Congrats, cool guys! Seriously, you're the coolest!