17 Most Violent Video Game Moments Of The Decade (So Far)

16. The Helios Head-Rip - God Of War III

Another franchise that's built its name on brutality, God of War 3 still features some of the finest graphics ever seen on any of Sony's machines. God of War: Ascension went a bit too far with one of the most ludicrously over-the-top animations of all, seeing Kratos tear open various minotaurs' heads to reveal the brain matter inside, but its the 'Helios head rip' from GoW 3 that really takes the cake.

Giving you a nice close-up of his neck as the team have modelled all sorts of fleshy tissue and sinew ripping apart at the seams, Helios roars in agony as he's torn asunder, Kratos proudly holding his head aloft like some gladiatorial warrior surviving and showing off for an adoring crowd.