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Thanks to modern technology, video game characters have the potential to look more realistic than ever. Or they can resemble an advert for Pepto Bismol, as plenty of developers have used bleeding edge technology to create some of the most revolting creatures to ever grace a video game. From humble beginnings as detailed 8- and 16-bit atrocities to the more realistically repugnant designs of today, there’s never been a better time to look at a video game monsters and lose your appetite. Forever. Here’s a look at some of the best and most atrocious designs to escape a studio.
Multiple monsters on this list will soon be more grotesque and realistic thanks to a few upcoming remakes: The Last of Us Part I, Resident Evil 4, and Dead Space.
And we wouldn’t be surprised if more monstrosities earn spots on this list in the not-so-distant future. There are numerous games in development that have either already shown off some hideous monsters or are prime candidates for introducing some less-than-pleasant-looking creatures, including The Callisto Profile, Scorn, and Slitterhead.
