Summary
While there have been plenty of outbreaks and B.O.W. attacks across the globe within theResident Eviluniverse, nothing has ever compared to the Raccoon City incident. Though the peaceful little town would quickly become overrun by zombies, these flesh-hungry drones were only the tip of the iceberg of the monstrosities survivors like Leon and Claire would come to witness during their escape.
The truth is, there were a handful of truly horrific creatures that first made their appearance in Raccoon City, whether it was because they succumbed to the T-Virus, or because they were simply created by Umbrella to try and hide their tracks by taking out any survivors. Either way, it’s time to reflect on the most infamous event in theResident Evillore, and more specifically, the creatures who were birthed out of the chaos.
8The Nemesis
A Hulking Behemoth With One Mission: Hunt Down Any Surviving S.T.A.R.S Members
Before and during the chaos of the Raccoon City outbreak, the folks at Umbrella, fearing that word would get out about their involvement, decided to manufacture a dangerous behemoth known as the Nemesis whose sole objective was to hunt down any survivors. More specifically, Nemesis was on the hunt for S.T.A.R.S members who had been aware of Umbrella’s connections in the Spencer Mansion fiasco not long before Raccoon City broke out, which is why he can be heard saying the word “Stars” out loud so often.
The reason Nemesis looks so similar to Tyrants is that he was created by injecting a regular Tyrant with the Nemesis Alpha parasite, boosting its durability and strength considerably. It would also allow him to carry weapons, most notably a rocket launcher and flamethrower, which he would use to try and take downJill Valentine, whom he chases for the entirety ofResident Evil 3.
7Giant Alligator
The Giant Alligator Is A Prime Example Of How The T-Virus Could Affect Animals
Believe it or not, the massive alligator that Leon comes across inResident Evil 2was once a baby who, unfortunately, was flushed down the toilet. After entering the sewers, this poor creature would then become infected withthe T-Virus, causing it to grow to extreme proportions, barely even being able to fit within the confines of the sewers due to its staggering size.
It’s a good thing Leon decided to run from this monstrosity rather than stand and fight, since its gigantic mouth and teeth would have made quick work of the rookie cop in barely any time at all if it got the chance. The alligator also serves as a reminder of the many creatures who eventually turned into mutated monsters as a result of Birkin and Umbrella’s antics in Raccoon City, and how dangerous they all became as a result.
6Lickers
These Horrific Monsters Would Start Prowling The RPD Not Long After The Outbreak Kicked Off
The Lickers may look like mutated dogs at first glance, but these horrific wall-climbing creatures were actually once human. When a zombified human is exposed to too much of the T-virus, there’s a chance they will shed their skin, expose their brain, and grow an incredibly large tongue, transforming them into a Licker.
The name actually came from the cops at the R.P.D. after they ran into the Lickers who had begun infesting the police department not long after the outbreak first started. Though Lickers have shown up in most of the games since it was inResident Evil 2where they made their debut as a sick and twisted visual representation of how far gone the outbreak had really become.
Fans might remember the creepy Drain Deimos bugs fromResident Evil 3where they chase Jill around as she tries to navigate her way through theRaccoon City substation. These grotesque entities are believed to have once been fleas that absorbed the T-Virus after trying to collect fluids and nutrients from dead bodies, causing them to grow at an alarming rate and creating the nightmarish beings that stalk the streets and underbelly of Raccoon City during the outbreak.
Mutated animals aren’t exactly anything new in the world ofResident Evil, but there’s something all so creepy about seeing insects blown up to such a proportion, allowing them to tear their enemies to shreds with little to no effort, as they almost do to Jill during her great escape.
4Giant Moth
A Glimpse At The Terrifying Creatures Umbrella Was Cooking Up In The NEST Facility
The Giant Moth was a B.O.W manufactured by Umbrella in their secret underground lab known as NEST during the Raccoon City Incident. After one of thesehorrific creaturesmanaged to escape, it then made its own nest in the B5F Computer Room where it can be found sitting idly on the wall, waiting for its moment to pounce.
If it wasn’t for this moth making a quick getaway, it’s unlikely that fans could have ever known that Umbrella was creating such obscene creatures. As a result, it results in a shocking discovery considering how enormous the insect is, making for a truly creepy sight when players first stumble across it.
3Ivy Zombies
Even Umbrella Researchers Weren’t Safe From The Chaos Caused By The Outbreak
Once the alarm bells rang to indicate that Raccoon City would be going into full lockdown, the researchers who had been looking after Plant 43, a successor to Plant 42 seen in the first game, would be forced to flee. However, since a lack of maintenance had thrown the plant into a frenzy, it ended up killing several of its carers and inserting seedlings into their bodies, eventually turning them into mindless corpses who are easily recognizable from the vines that hang around their bodies.
If anything, the Ivy monsters act as a reminder that everyone was impacted by the outbreak, not just innocent civilians, but even Umbrella researchers too. Seeing them end up in such a sorry state really puts into perspective just how widespread the infection had become, with almost the entire town becoming monsters.
2Mr. X
T-00 Was Airlifted Into Raccoon City To Wipe Out Any Survivors
T-00, or Mr. X, as he is commonly referred to by the fanbase, isn’t the first Tyrant seen in the series, considering one showed up at the end ofthe very first game. However, T-00, alongside a few other Tyrants, was designed to be superior to the model that came before them and was also given the mission of retrieving Sherry Birking and a sample of the G-Virus, alongside wiping out any survivors.
While the handful of other Tyrants died not long after being airlifted into Raccoon City, Mr. X managed to land safely in the R.P.D., where he then stalked Leon and Claire to the ends of the earth just to ensure nobody escaped the city alive. Mr. X would go on to become one of the most popular and recognizable monsters in the series, despite him not being seen again after perishing when the bombs dropped.
William Birkin wasn’t always a monster. In fact, this highly intelligent scientist was once a loving father, but after getting a little too carried away with his work, where he was aiming to create the ultimate life form, he was eventually apprehended by HUNK and his team, resulting in Birkin injecting himself with the G-Virus as a final last resort.
Not long after, Birkin would begin mutating into a husk of his former self, growing a giant right arm that would eventually expose a glaring eye that would become his weak point in boss battles. After becoming a mutant, Birkin would even try totrack down his own daughter, Sherry, only to be intercepted by Claire, who managed to keep him at bay long enough for him to be obliterated by the self-destructive blast at the end of the game.
