10 Regular Enemies That Look Intimidating But Are Actually A Bit Rubbish

10. The Hunters - Dead Space 3

Hunters have a lot to live up to. For many a fan, this Regenerator-type Necromorph is a source of terrifying fascination, an unstoppable, lethal force stalking you through murky, claustrophobic corridors. With Dead Space 3’s iteration arguably the most visually sinister, it promised to be equally memorable.

That is, until it was made part of a brawl.

Now, dismembering the beast while using Stasis to slow it down is a staple tactic of the series, a mechanic that allows the player a much needed breather while preserving the tension of the encounter. Dead Space 3 allows the same while ramping up the tension by introducing two at once.

But then, in a small room, faced with two Hunters and a horde of other Necromorphs, the penny dropped. Because all of a sudden, forced to juggle so many threats simultaneously, the formerly terrifying monster became the least of your worries, something that never should have happened. And so, with the mystique broken, the once frightening enemy became just another Necromorph to kill.

Despite having always been relatively easy to deal with, it is the loss of its iconic status that makes Dead Space 3’s version so disappointing, and a sad blight on an otherwise great game.