Violence and gore within games has always been a bit of a taboo subject. From concerned parents to naïve news reporters, violence in games has always been frowned upon. We all know however that the truth about gaming is that it is an escape and a way to have fun. Violence in games is not distasteful (in most cases) but it actually sometimes enhances the gaming experience. So we’re here to show-off the bloodiest and goriest games out there. Sit back, relax and put your apron on.
The God of War Trilogy
The God of War franchise is known for its slick hack-and-slash gameplay and quick-time events; however it’s also famous for producing some of the goriest and most brutal kills in gaming. Whether Kratos is pulling a cyclops’ eye out or ripping an enemy in two, God of War flexes its blood stained muscles.
Mr. Cyclops, um... you've got something on your eye
Dead Space
While Dead Space isn’t for all-out gore, it’s spooky atmosphere and intense necromorph encounters highlight what usually comes next. Dead Space hosts so many death animations that you’ll rarely come across the same one more than once. It’s a bit depressing knowing such violence comes from protagonist Isaac dying, but nevertheless it still counts.
"Dude! Why'd you have to make such a mess when dying!?"
Soldier of Fortune
While gamers might remember the lackluster third entry into the series, set your mind back to the original Soldier of Fortune. One of the first games to incorporate technology which allowed for dynamic dismemberment, Soldier of Fortune shocked players as they blew off legs, arms and heads off of enemy mercenaries. It may not seem inappropriate now, but back then it dropped a whole lotta jaws.
That dude getting shot used to have a head - Pivotal point in gaming history
Dead Rising
Zombie apocalypses are never going to be pretty, but Dead Rising proved this notion by providing players with hordes of the undead to manipulate and devour as they pleased. Dead Rising is probably the only game you’ll see death from a lawnmower, baseball bat and a rocket-launcher in within 5 minutes of playtime.
The possibilities are endless...
Ninja Gaiden 2
Ryu Hayabusa knows how to take on some seriously hard enemies. Another thing he knows is how to make gallons of blood spurt from said enemies at will. Ninja Gaiden 2 produces some of the fastest and most gruesome kills in video game history thanks to razor-sharp weapons and lightning-fast reflexes. It just doesn’t get any better.
Ryu bowing after his "Jackson Pollock in Blood" rendition
Notable Mentions: Mortal Kombat series, Thrill Kill (google it!), Manhunt, MadWorld
