10 Most Terrifying Video Game Zombies
3. The Witch - Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead is a loving homage to zombie fiction, pitting a group of four players up against hordes of zombies, with the odd “special” zombie thrown into the mix to keep players on their toes.
These special zombies include the muscle-bound Tank, the grotesque Bloater, and the vicious Hunter. But they all pale in comparison to the apex predator of zombies: The Witch.
A tell-tale haunting melody starts up whenever The Witch is near and gets louder as you draw closer; it’s an effective warning, prompting players to desperately search every dark corner for her.
Unlike all other zombies, The Witch is passive until players encroach too close to her or hit her with a stray bullet, leading to the dreaded message, “You startled The Witch!”
Once her wrath is incurred, she makes a beeline for the closest player, using her long, razorlike claws to make short work of them. The Witch’s fragile appearance also belies how tough she is to kill; unless the entire team focuses fire, a rampaging Witch can easily lead to a full team wipe.