Resident Evil Fans Discuss Which Enemy Is the Scariest

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One thing that cannot be denied about the Resident Evil games is the number of memorable enemies and bosses they have, and some fans have been talking about which ones in particular they find the scariest. Being one of the most iconic entries in survival horror, Capcom's flagship series continues to dominate the genre. Although there was a period when the franchise seemed to have lost touch with its roots, many would agree that things have been back on track for the past few years.

As well as being genre defining, there are plenty of terrifying moments in the Resident Evil games. From that first encounter with a Licker in the second installment to taking on the fully mutated form of Jack Baker in the 2017 reboot, there are many examples when players almost jump out of their skin. It's partly what makes the series so beloved. While the older games go for a more B-movie approach to the story and dialog, they were still horror games responsible for frightening fans. In light of such iconic monsters, some people have decided to find out which ones scare players the most.

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As reported by The Gamer, a recent thread over on Reddit poses the question of which Resident Evil enemy is the most terrifying. The person who started the thread, MEI_K8, offered up a few examples, and hundreds of comments have given some idea of the kinds of RE creatures that keep some players up at night. There have been a few mentions of the Regenerator and Crimson Heads, with others saying that the Hunter is one of the scariest. Given that MEI_K8 asked people to choose between a few select enemies, there's no mention of any of the bosses, not even RE2 Remake's Mr. X. And of course, no one seems