There are some truly scary creatures lurking within the best Bethesda games.
Bethesda is a game studio that mainly focuses on bringing players a fully open world to explore. Whether that world is set in the far reaches of space or in a fictional fantasy kingdom, the open worlds are always fun to explore with plenty of fun NPCs and creatures to interact with.
However, this dedication to creating a fully immersive open world hasn’t stopped fans from noticing that Bethesdahas a knack for including some terrifying creatures in their games. This is even true for some of their more linear games, like Doom. It may not be intentional, but Bethesda games are home to some of the scariest creatures in video games. 9 Zombies
When exploring the darkest dungeons in Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, players will sometimes find themselves surprised to hear the sounds of pained groaning in some obscure corners of the map. This noise is normally a signal that one or more zombies are readying for an attack. The zombies in this game are slow-moving gruesome mounds of flesh. Although they are slow, their unpredictable movements can cause the player a fright if they are caught unaware.
A single zombie in Oblivion may not be much of a threat to combatants. However, if more than one of these creatures can force a player into a corner, the protagonist may not find their way out of the situation. 8 Bloodbugs
Fallout 3 was Bethesda’s first try at developing a 3D RPG in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. While the nuclear war was detrimental to society, the bugs on the planet did not fare much better. Many became overgrown pests with a hunger for human blood.
The worst of these creatures has to be the bloodbug. These mutated mosquitos often hunt in packs and can startle the player with a swift sting if they aren’t paying attention. Mosquitos aren’t pleasant in real life, so the giant ones in Fallout 3 really get under the skin of some fans. 7 Thornmantis
Exploring a planet for the first time in Starfield is a joy.
