10 Most Terrifying Video Game Enemies (And What They Represent)

3. Laura - The Evil Within

The Evil Within
Bethesda

As previously mentioned, The Evil Within is packed with symbolism when it comes to the enemies the player faces off against.

Consequently, the game's secondary antagonist, an amorphic beast of claws and hair known as Laura, is more than just a throwaway monster inspired by classic Japanese horror films. Once again, the reasoning behind the design goes back to Ruvik's childhood, with the villain conjuring a vengeful version of his sister to seek revenge for her unjust killing.

The boss' constant screaming is a manifestation of Ruvik's last memory of her as she burned to death, while her patchy, melted skin and vulnerability to fire clearly reflects her untimely demise.

However, the newly grotesque and virtually invincible body Laura now sports is supposed to reflect the strength that Ruvik always saw in his sister, functioning as his own sick way of allowing her to pursue the revenge she deserves.

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