16 Best Video Game Moments This Generation (So Far)
15. Encountering Mr. X - Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2's ground-up remake was an unquestionable success that brought the classic Resident Evil experience back with a bang.
However, while roaming the halls of the Racoon City police department in full HD was a pleasure in its own right, it was the looming behemoth following right on our tail that became the game's most impressive feature.
The terrifying tyrant (known affectionately by his mates as 'Mr X') fast became an internet phenomenon when Resident Evil 2 released earlier this year, his terrifying persistence as he stalked players becoming a breeding ground for hilarious reactionary content and, more importantly, some smashing meme material.
Memes aside, Mr X is a spectacular example of horror gameplay done right, his mighty footsteps echoing around the station as you carefully try to avoid him and sneak to the next objective undetected. Make one false move and he will relentlessly chase you, your bullets doing nothing to stop what is inevitably a grisly, brutal death.
The lumbering behemoth makes the jump from the classic Resident Evil experience seamlessly, your encounters with this unstoppable, emotionless foe sitting as some of the best horror moments in the current landscape of the genre.
He may be slow, but there's few things scarier than seeing Mr X's towering figure turn the corner when you're sneaking down a narrow corridor...