Capcom has seen fit to revisit the history of Resident Evil with their latest remakes, including Resident Evil 2. Therefore, it seems like a great time to sort through the most iconic bad guys the series ever produced. Considering its onetime place at the forefront of survival horror, the creatures gamers faced in early games were unique in both form and function. From the standard zombie dogs to whatever the heck the Albinoid is, crawling around Umbrella facilities will always give you something to worry about.
Once you get past the hallways of spiked devils and infected townsfolk, you’ll generally encounter a big boss. Perhaps it is one of the ones who has been running the whole operation. Perhaps it’s a scientist who has long since strayed towards the evils of personal gain. Maybe there’s just a giant mutant man in a tube ready to burst out and hunt you down. Someone has to be behind these creepy-crawlies, and they’re usually on the Umbrella Corporation’s massive payroll.
Whatever the origin, there’s nothing quite like reaching a Resident Evil boss. They’ve got some of the most horrific character design around, and we’ve collected 10 of the most notable. We focused on the early entries in the series, and we included a few spoilers, so don’t move on unless you’re up on your RE lore. Still, if you need a demo of what awaits before you pop in Resident Evil 2 Remake, we’ve got your back. Here is a whirlwind tour through the Rouges Gallery of the classic entries in the Resident Evil franchise.
Resident Evil‘s lot of villains has given it quite a place within gaming’s history. From the maniacal to the straight up disgusting, the series has almost everything. Well, almost everything. There aren’t any zombie penguins. Yet. There’s always room for a Resident Evil set in Antarctica.
Top 10 Most Gruesome Resident Evil Villains
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Top 10 Most Gruesome Resident Evil Villains
Whether you're playing as Jill Valentine or the esteemed Leon S. Kennedy, the Resident Evil series always has unique foes to throw your way. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect as you work your way through the many mansions and labs of Umbrella Corps. (Some spoilers ahead!) -
Alexia Ashford
A clone of a British noblewoman, Alexia injects herself with a strain of T-Virus while in cryosleep. The resulting monster is a blue-skinned boss that takes gunfire like a champ and spews fire. Only something as powerful as the Linear Launcher is able to take her down after a few mutations. -
Dr. Salvador
Commonly referred to as the Chainsaw Man, the good doctor relentlessly chases Leon Kennedy through the streets of Spain in Resident Evil 4. Leon has to be quick on his feet and fast on the trigger to avoid decapitation. Just don't use a pistol, he can absorb those shots with ease. -
Jack Krauser
Jack Krauser is an experienced military man who takes mercenary work on the side. This puts him into a partnership with Leon Kennedy as they take on the bioweapons in Resident Evil 4's Spain. Eventually, Jack succumbs to the virus, growing a nasty arm blade, and a violent temper. -
Lisa Trevor
A mutated hunchback from the original Resident Evil, Lisa spent years undergoing Umbrella experiments. She drapes herself in the flesh of her victims, namely anyone unfortunate enough to be wandering the halls of the mansion. Distinctive features include uncanny eyeballs and a propensity for lunging at anything that moves. -
Mimicry Marcus
A walking, grunting bomb of leeches, you don't want to get in close quarters with a Mimicry Marcus. Taking the form of James Marcus, it can stretch out its limbs for a whip attack or wrap them around you and start strangling. As it dies, it explodes into smaller enemies for you to take on. -
Nemesis
There's a reason that Resident Evil 3 is subtitled Nemesis. This trenchcoat wearing creature hunts players all throughout the third entry in the series. Its unique visage and signature style made it popular. Nemesis eventually appeared with its rocket launcher as a playable character in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. -
Neptune
Neptune may not be the biggest or the baddest Umbrella creation you'll face in RE, but he is a zombified shark. Any mad scientist creating abominations would at least consider creating shark monsters. So, of course, we have a whole breed of Neptunes swimming around. Watch out for the teeth. -
Ramon Salazar
Ramon's distinctive look may cause some confusion. Despite his small stature and grey hair, he's just 20 years old at the time of Resident Evil 4. Setting off the events of the game by kidnapping the President's daughter, he's flanked at all times by a pair of imposing bodyguards. -
Tyrant
The mass produced versions of the species of monster that also brought us Nemesis, these Tyrants served under Alfred Ashford during Code Veronica. While they're a little easier to take down, you'd probably rather be fighting run of the mill monsters. Thankfully, they haven't spread to the rest of the series. Yet. -
William Birkin
A child prodigy and head researcher at Umbrella, William turns against his employer when he's looked over for a promotion. One game of plot later, he's a hulking monster with an eyeball shoulder pad and several forms to fight. Thus is the cycle of Resident Evil big bads.
