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  1. Oct 12, 2017
    10
    The Evil Within 2 redeemed the first one on every aspect, superior to any RE game in the last years, Shinji Mikami truly make things right this time .
  2. Jan 27, 2018
    8
    HARD TO SAY, THAT THIS ACTUALLY IS SEQUEL TO THE FIRST "THE EVIL WITHIN". THIS GAME IS, WHAT THE FIRST GAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN, FROM THE WHOLE BEGINNING! BUT OF COURSE, THERE ARE STILL SOME FLAWS.

    POSITIVES: - Great Open-World Feel - Great Gameplay Mechanics - Meaning of The Story - Visuals - Audio Design (When i heard the cat, in "Sebastian's" office for the first time, i thought
    HARD TO SAY, THAT THIS ACTUALLY IS SEQUEL TO THE FIRST "THE EVIL WITHIN". THIS GAME IS, WHAT THE FIRST GAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN, FROM THE WHOLE BEGINNING! BUT OF COURSE, THERE ARE STILL SOME FLAWS.

    POSITIVES:
    - Great Open-World Feel
    - Great Gameplay Mechanics
    - Meaning of The Story
    - Visuals
    - Audio Design (When i heard the cat, in "Sebastian's" office for the first time, i thought that it was my cat at first.)

    NEGATIVES:
    - Tank/Clunky Controls (Shinji Mikami?)
    - Sometimes Really Bad Voice Acting (Mainly for Sebastian...)
    - Some of The Characters are Totally Bland and Have No Meaning
    - After Finishing the Game Some of The Side Missions do Feel Pointless
    - Ending of The Game Appears Unfinished (Some collision boundaries are so linear and limited, than the rest of the game.)

    PLAYED ON NIGHTMARE.
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  3. Oct 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing game
    First game was good but here everything is just better. No more small corridors and more bigger open areas which are fun and useful to explore as u find ammunition, gear, resources for crafting and collectibles which are references to other great games (which will most likely make u smile)
    In conclusion: everything that's been in the 1st game got improved and the things
    Amazing game
    First game was good but here everything is just better. No more small corridors and more bigger open areas which are fun and useful to explore as u find ammunition, gear, resources for crafting and collectibles which are references to other great games (which will most likely make u smile)
    In conclusion: everything that's been in the 1st game got improved and the things players didn't like in the first game got changed in a better way. Not mentioning that the graphics got improved.
    10/10 without any doubt
    (also, I didn't expect this game to be a success or be better after the first one)
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  4. Oct 14, 2017
    8
    I have been playing resident evil since it came out for sega saturn. Love the survival horror genre. This game does belong in the genre, but to be fair it is more " the last of us on crack" as opposed to "resident evil " style... puzzles are garbage, or it would get a 9. The graphics, voice acting all OK. My game is running on ps PRo , but lagging a bit in some areas which REALLY kills theI have been playing resident evil since it came out for sega saturn. Love the survival horror genre. This game does belong in the genre, but to be fair it is more " the last of us on crack" as opposed to "resident evil " style... puzzles are garbage, or it would get a 9. The graphics, voice acting all OK. My game is running on ps PRo , but lagging a bit in some areas which REALLY kills the tension. Overall, im happy with this, as it was needed for the Friday the 13th vibe. If this came out in any other month than october, we would probably see 7-8 scores across the board. VAST improvement over 1, which i did not bother to finish. Expand
  5. Oct 16, 2017
    9
    Закончил Визин 2 (он же The Evil Within 2). Итого заняло 17 с хвостиком часов чистого геиплей времени. Если кратко - отличная игра. Замечания и претензии есть, но это придирочки чисто от меня, которые другим людям скорей всего вообще не особо нужны.

    Плюсы: 1) Небольшой открытый мир разделенные на локации - отличная штука которую жестко не юзают после супер коридорной первой части.
    Закончил Визин 2 (он же The Evil Within 2). Итого заняло 17 с хвостиком часов чистого геиплей времени. Если кратко - отличная игра. Замечания и претензии есть, но это придирочки чисто от меня, которые другим людям скорей всего вообще не особо нужны.

    Плюсы:

    1) Небольшой открытый мир разделенные на локации - отличная штука которую жестко не юзают после супер коридорной первой части.
    2) Много контента
    3) Реальный выживач, как и первая часть, но немного (как мне показалось) уменьшен градус хардкорности (мб на ласт сложности там как раз тот самый "острый перчик" как в первой игре).
    4) Отличная история (правда некоторую часть истории выкинули, которую так же могли плести из первой части)
    5) Концовка дает надежду на возможно продолжение (или Длц?)
    6) Оружие не делает вас "Оверповером" из за очень малого кол-ва патронов по всей игре + без прокачки многие пушки не особо сильные.
    7) Есть враги которые "Люто ненавижу аааа уйди от меня сволочь"
    8) Кучу паранормальных штук
    9) 17 часов чистого геиплея - многие игры сеичас и столько не могут дать.
    10) В конце (в ласт 1-2 часа) крутые отсылки к первой части.

    Минусы:

    1) Арбалет испоганили как оружие почти полностью в сравнению с первой частью.
    2) Мало (почти нет) патронов на снаиперку и автомат (на него только крафтить)
    3) Некоторые части локации явно забыли доделать (т.е. между домами может быть странная пустота из земли и т.п.)
    4) Мили-бой так же ущербный как и в первой части.
    5) Из игры пропали ловушки (хотя в первой части их было очень много и они добавляли огромный градус остроты)
    6) ОЧЕНЬ МНОГО хилл травы (под конец закончил с 50+ штуками)
    7) Спорный баланс "спелов" по стоимости (да и вообще есть спорные)
    8) Некоторые удары боссов могут тебя ваншотнуть и похуй что у тебя макс выкачено хп и у тебя фулл полоска. Вот тупо ваншот-удар. Как с таким "играть" и проходить сложность - 1 смерть = начинаешь фулл игру с начала - мне не ясно. (при том что даже перки не работают на такой ваншот)
    9) Бои с некоторыми боссами можно было сделать интереснее.
    10) Часть за Кидман явно обрезали и не доделали.
    11) После конца игры осталось кучу вопросов - не ясно когда получим (и получим ли) ответы. Надеюсь на ДЛЦ к игре как минимум (как в первой части)
    12) На боссах твой навык стелса - это кусок дерьма (бесполезный), за то в остальное время очень нужная штука.

    Не смотрите что я столько написал, это по большей части то, что наверное отделяет игру от "10 из 10". Думаю в среднем оценка в 8 или 8.5 была бы справедливой для данной игры. Любителям жанра это 9 и выше. Короче, рекомендую, но нужно как минимум знание сюжета первой части (играть в неё в наше время уже может быть больно для глаз к сожалению).
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  6. Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Well this is...unexpected. I did not like the first game too much. The PC version was bad and my main issue with it is that it just wasn't effective at being scary or tense or interesting or anything other than gruesome and annoying. It felt like a AAA publisher carelessly stomping on a genre that they don't understand.

    This, on the other hand...is hard to review without spoiling it. I
    Well this is...unexpected. I did not like the first game too much. The PC version was bad and my main issue with it is that it just wasn't effective at being scary or tense or interesting or anything other than gruesome and annoying. It felt like a AAA publisher carelessly stomping on a genre that they don't understand.

    This, on the other hand...is hard to review without spoiling it. I will say this though, this time it is VERY effective. When it wants you to feel panic and run, you do. When it wants you to breath in its decaying atmosphere and feel claustrophobia, you absolutely do. And it switches between those two modes constantly without ever feeling disjointed. It also wants you to wander around freely and explore, while also feeling like a carefully directed experience at the same time. Impossible, right? Turns out, no, it isn't. It also wants you to feel both powerful and frail at the same time, it wants the power fantasy of Resident Evil 5, but it wants you to be terrified that one misplayed confrontation will send it all crashing down. It succeeds. Oh, and it also wants to make you care about its characters and story. It does.

    Evil Within 2 constantly walks on a tightrope while trying to balance opposites. The slight mistake could lead to you uninstalling it on the spot. It doesn't make that mistake. I will give it a 10, not because it is a perfect game, but because in my opinion it is a perfect sequel. It improves on Evil Within 1 as significantly as Silent hill 2 or Half Life 2 did on their part 1's. If you like survival horror, don't ignore this.
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  7. Oct 13, 2017
    9
    That's a very good second entrance from Tango we got here.

    I've just beaten the game in Nightmare and I was overall delighted with the way the game handles its new orientation. It has an interesting way of delivering its core elements to the player. The whole game is taking place in the city of Union, pivotal place giving off plenty of room for exploration through semi-open areas.
    That's a very good second entrance from Tango we got here.

    I've just beaten the game in Nightmare and I was overall delighted with the way the game handles its new orientation. It has an interesting way of delivering its core elements to the player.

    The whole game is taking place in the city of Union, pivotal place giving off plenty of room for exploration through semi-open areas. The game design is thought in such a way that you alternate between narrow places focusing on frenzied chase scenes and more open scenery prone to exploration. As far as I'm concerned the parts unfolding "inside" were the most thrilling as it's mainly during those closed sequences that the real survival/horrific touch springs. I recommend playing in Nightmare because the challenge is present and also because the game design choices won't make you feel uncomfortable or frustrated in any way. If you plan your escape properly relying on infiltration (you'll have to do so in Nightmare, trust me) the outcome will be rewarding because you'll save bullets and also sweat a lot from time to time for fear of getting your head topped off - some death scenes are horrendously graphic, good thing in a TEW game. While sometimes you'll be forced to run as fast as you can, you'll also have to bring out the big underloaded guns so as to make heads fall off. Given that ammunition is more a of rare commodity in this mode (though the lack never turns out to be an artificial attempt to spice up the global challenge if you thoroughly search your surroundings) shooting at enemies will always require a good aim just as did the first episode and this is an important element when it comes to inducing anxiousness. The game itself is not as terrifying as an Amnesia or Outlast primarily because of this alternation between the inside and the outside - the outside being thought as a way to take a breather between two insane sequences.

    The atmosphere is absolutely riveting and spine-tiggling. Both the pretty graphics (especially on PC) and FX sounds are the root of this result. A lot of questions find answers and the scenario more personal this time is very pleasant to follow. I find it good that the developers put Sebastian in the center of the plot this time. It was high time they set him forth. He's a lot more well written than before, giving rise to a more human, touching and sensitive figure. Big up to Stefano Valentini who is to my mind the best-rendered ingame antagonist alongside Obscura.

    Good Points :
    - Well-written story
    - Stefano Valentini has a great fu*ked up personality
    - Pretty-looking (especially on PC)
    - More accurate aiming system than in the first
    - Shooting, running and stealth scenes feel good
    - Awesome bestiary chara design, gruesomely beautiful enemies (Well Sebastian's definitely a classy detective)
    - Quite lengthy for such a game (20h)
    - Smartly implemented crafting system
    - The bosses (Stefano)
    - Clearer story
    - Alternations inside/outside, a good idea...

    Negative points :
    - ...resulting in a less blistering terror pace
    - Rigid animations (movements)
    - Minor collision bugs

    This game doesn't revolutionize anything but the execution of its mechanics is indubitably qualitative. We get to delve into a hellacious story with many strong points one should definitely consider experiencing. Do not expect this game to turn your blood into ice like Outlast or Amnesia because it's not as terrifying (neither was the first game btw) but do expect however a wacko journey that will have you venture into a twisted and impressively well rendered mad world where rationalism seems to be an intruder. A really good experience. If you loved the first iteration of the series and are fond of singular survival-horror experiences, you definitely should consider giving TEW 2 a try.
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  8. Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Finally seems like the producers have come out of the negative spiral that enveloped the first chapter full of bugs and many other kind of mistakes. The game looks solid in all the aspects, Graphics, soundtracks, fear and mistery. Enjoyable gameplay and most of all you never know what awaits you 2 steps ahead. Strongly recommended.
  9. Oct 27, 2017
    8
    I didn't like the first but The Evil Within 2 has improve everything. This 2nd part is much better as the previous one.
    PROS: Interesting story + Nice weapons & crafting system + Good ambient & graphics + Good side missions + Much to explore and different ways to cope the missions + Balanced checkpoints + etc

    CONS: Total manual camera + No gamepad custom buttons
  10. Oct 15, 2017
    10
    Excellent game, it takes everything from the first one, and makes it a hundred times better, absolutely loved it, despite de collision bugs, it was just perfect, a survival horror at it finest.
  11. Oct 24, 2017
    10
    Excellent game, I enjoyed it completely. Loved the open areas, the improved stealth (new ways to kill enemies), the story, everything. Its better than its predecessor.
  12. Oct 14, 2017
    10
    The Evil Within 2 is so good that i decided to play on nightmare difficulty just to get best out of it i love the first one and the second and i will for sure play new game plus over and over again
  13. Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Даже лучше первой части. Не ожидал такого качественного продолжения. Если кратко, то разработчики исправили ошибки первой части и улучшили все плюсы второй. Да, геймплей всё ещё немного посредственный, но сюжет и атмосфера всё вытягивают.Даже лучше первой части. Не ожидал такого качественного продолжения. Если кратко, то разработчики исправили ошибки первой части и улучшили все плюсы второй. Да, геймплей всё ещё немного посредственный, но сюжет и атмосфера всё вытягивают.
  14. Oct 22, 2017
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, the begginning is a little slower, but as you keep playing the game, he just become better and better. The history complete the story from the first game and end the journey of Sebastian Castellanos.

    Give a chance to the game guys, i want a sequel.
  15. Oct 29, 2017
    9
    I loved the first game, its one of the best games out there and I did not understand the hate people gave it.
    This one is an OpenWorld yet it has chapters just like the original. The exploring is incredibly fun. Sneaking and killing monsters and finding loots is satisfying. The graphics are good and alive with level details and a story driven game but so was the first game and beautiful
    I loved the first game, its one of the best games out there and I did not understand the hate people gave it.
    This one is an OpenWorld yet it has chapters just like the original. The exploring is incredibly fun. Sneaking and killing monsters and finding loots is satisfying. The graphics are good and alive with level details and a story driven game but so was the first game and beautiful art.

    Open world games are usually boring with less details and less quality. Some Open world games are made in a right way which makes them quality and this one is one of these game that gives you quality.

    I don't understand the people who are saying its copy-paste from many games. First of all its NOT. And second of all there is nothing wrong with taking ideas from other games as long as they being executed and done right which is what this game exactly have done.

    The ONLY DOWN side is that these "zombies" have glowing eyes which I hate because it makes them less serious and not scary at all. And There are no gun suppressor in the game which is sad because its gives the game less stealthy mechanics.

    All in All I am loving the hell of it and exploring every inch of the game. Not every day we get such an awesome survivor horror game and that's why you should enjoy it fully.

    If you loved the first game you will definitely love this one!
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  16. Oct 15, 2017
    9
    last time i had this much fun on any horror game was resident evil 4 ( 2005 ) The evil within 2 is awesome game. All bad stuff from the first game was taken away and replaced to better. story was great and game play was fantastic open areas you can move way you want, there are lots of guns, there is stealth, if you like survival horror and thinking is this a good game i can say it is solidlast time i had this much fun on any horror game was resident evil 4 ( 2005 ) The evil within 2 is awesome game. All bad stuff from the first game was taken away and replaced to better. story was great and game play was fantastic open areas you can move way you want, there are lots of guns, there is stealth, if you like survival horror and thinking is this a good game i can say it is solid 9/10. This became one of my favorite games i have played. Expand
  17. May 22, 2019
    8
    Great game. Way better than the first part. Loved most of it. I still didn't like the running away sequences or the sneaking stuff, but the fighting was great. Also the story was amazing... so was the sound. Pickens approves!
  18. Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I took a chance buying this game at full price, especially with mixed feelings about the first in the series.

    I could hardly believe the quality I witnessed throughout the entire game. It is a phenomenal masterpiece. A perfect sequel, in the way that it improves -everything- from the predecessor. This game is completely insane and thoroughly amazing. Extremely fun, replayable, engaging,
    I took a chance buying this game at full price, especially with mixed feelings about the first in the series.

    I could hardly believe the quality I witnessed throughout the entire game. It is a phenomenal masterpiece. A perfect sequel, in the way that it improves -everything- from the predecessor. This game is completely insane and thoroughly amazing. Extremely fun, replayable, engaging, rewarding, has epic Bioshock-quality characters, with movie quality cinematics in a few areas, and the gunplay is superb. Excellent character progression. The ending is really satisfying and it's the ending we deserve. I was really shocked at how great this game was. Each day I started it up, it was a pleasure and a privilege. Thank you Bethesda, as it was obvious you were much more involved in this title, compared to the first one. It's obvious that your relationship with the revered designer, Shinji Mikami and his employees at Tango Gameworks is a special one.

    Thank you for making such a great game!
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  19. May 7, 2020
    10
    I've finally played this game during quarantine, I loved it, just amazing gameplay and storytelling.
  20. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра...... Одна из не многих которую я прошел не один раз и на разных сложностях... рекомендую !!!
  21. Dec 12, 2017
    9
    Excellent game. There are many improvements over the original, but there are weird design decisions that also hurt the game. Two steps forward, one step back kind of thing.

    Pros: -Much improved story over the original -Open-world that is actually good -Fantastic pacing and creepy environments -Improved stealth, making survival options much more dynamic -Realistic AI; zombies are
    Excellent game. There are many improvements over the original, but there are weird design decisions that also hurt the game. Two steps forward, one step back kind of thing.

    Pros:
    -Much improved story over the original
    -Open-world that is actually good
    -Fantastic pacing and creepy environments
    -Improved stealth, making survival options much more dynamic
    -Realistic AI; zombies are dumb, bosses are smart
    -Interesting dialogue between main characters (mostly)

    Cons:
    -Dated graphics
    -Weird camera responsiveness*
    -Enemy design is worse than first game
    -Non-linear level design is less scary
    -Occasional bugs when interacting with the environment or enemies

    *Aiming the camera is backwards. It's un-modern. Zooming in should slow down the aiming, right? Well, here, the camera moves at the same speed when zoomed. That makes it really hard to aim certain weapons like the pistol. On top of that, it feels way too slow when you aren't aiming down sights. Very, very strange design decision that took me hours to get used to.
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  22. Oct 24, 2017
    10
    The best game in years.I'm tired of suspense, I need a completely complete story with a hint of the continuation of this universe.Sebastian must have.
  23. Oct 22, 2017
    8
    Overall a very good game, with enjoyable combat and gameplay mechanics. The voice work was solid throughout, although the script was a bit hit or miss. Visually it was decent, but nothing that will blow you away, although the mob design was excellent, the final boss is one of the best looking I've ever seen. Technically is where the game falls short, the PC port is not good as highlightedOverall a very good game, with enjoyable combat and gameplay mechanics. The voice work was solid throughout, although the script was a bit hit or miss. Visually it was decent, but nothing that will blow you away, although the mob design was excellent, the final boss is one of the best looking I've ever seen. Technically is where the game falls short, the PC port is not good as highlighted by Digital Foundry and other tech websites, it's impossible to get a fully locked 1080p/60fps experience regardless of hardware. I ended up playing at 900p which offered 60fps most of the time, without compromising the visuals too much. I'm hoping the developers will patch it sometime in the future, if you're not dying to play it now I'd wait until they do because it's a really good game, but the performance issues do harm the overall product. Expand
  24. Oct 21, 2017
    8
    Best horror game of 2017. Characters can be a little bland at points, but overall the game is sufficiently creepy with an interesting story and very entertaining gameplay.
  25. Jul 30, 2018
    10
    Великолепный хоррор, интересный сюжет, хороший геймплей. Однозначно в коллекцию!
    P.S. Играл на "Кошмаре", а это живучие враги и вечная нехватка патронов - всё как мы любим:)
  26. Oct 24, 2019
    10
    I beat this game like 12 times, the story is perfect and the gameplay is awesome. Better than the first one imo.
  27. Oct 21, 2017
    9
    The Evil Within 2 is an incredibly addictive and fun experience, while also feeling much better in it's own skin compared to it's predecessor. Although I found myself enjoying the first game as well, this sequel really managed to do what sequels generally should, but often don't - take the unique and essential parts of the previous game, and make it better while also throwing in somethingThe Evil Within 2 is an incredibly addictive and fun experience, while also feeling much better in it's own skin compared to it's predecessor. Although I found myself enjoying the first game as well, this sequel really managed to do what sequels generally should, but often don't - take the unique and essential parts of the previous game, and make it better while also throwing in something new. The story, which is arguably the worst aspect of the first game, is at the very least, solid, and by the end of the game you realize that you actually started to care and sympathize with these characters, an important part of the gameplay the original is completely oblivious to. The plot is much more understandable and better paced, with more emotion and yes, even better acting.. but what helped the story of The Evil Within 2 the most, is the drive of the main character. Sebastian in the first game is a brave, but oddly indifferent detective who wants to do the right thing, busting heads and telling bad jokes on the way. Pretty much a bleak buffoon of a character with no clear motivation. Sebastian in the second game is a father, a husband, a mistrusting friend, a washed-up cop, a man who lost everything, and also a man with a second chance at life.. sure, he's still a little brash and grizzled, but hey - that's okay, because now he HAS DRIVE. The grotesque and dark gothic feel of dread of the first game was toned down as well, to a more tasteful and meaningful measure. The gameplay mechanics are pretty similar, with some clear inspiration taken from The Last Of Us - also something I met with a smile, as it blends well with the game as a whole. The first instalment was a heavily-violent bundle of a bunch of different games relatively skillfully blended into one. The second one is a game of it's own. It's not a perfect game, but it's a big step in the right direction. Should the third instalment be better from the second as much as the second was from the first, we might just be looking at a new game of the year. In my book, this game is exactly 8.5/10, but since it's really entertaining, I'll give it a 9. Cheers. Expand
  28. Nov 13, 2017
    9
    Fantastic gameplay. Smooth, very well paced, great controls and a very satisfying upgrade system. I had so much fun, especially when playing stealthily. Graphics are pretty as well, except for the awful anti-aliasing. Well optimized. I'd definitely even play it again.

    The story is ok, but it's riddled with cringeworthy cliches, ridiculous cutscenes with bad acting, unnessessary
    Fantastic gameplay. Smooth, very well paced, great controls and a very satisfying upgrade system. I had so much fun, especially when playing stealthily. Graphics are pretty as well, except for the awful anti-aliasing. Well optimized. I'd definitely even play it again.

    The story is ok, but it's riddled with cringeworthy cliches, ridiculous cutscenes with bad acting, unnessessary melodrama and bland characters. I expected this from The Evil Within, but come on, at least try!

    The game is so amazing, however, that it makes up for all of that.
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  29. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores survival horror da atualidade, inovando e trazendo mundo aberto ao gênero e um dos melhores protagonistas dos games.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Feb 28, 2018
    73
    Fans of Silent Hill and Resident Evil should definitely try The Evil Within 2. Even with all its annoying flaws, the sequel is better than the original game. Slowly but surely, Tango Gameworks is working its way towards a perfect formula for a modern horror game.
  2. Jan 2, 2018
    80
    This time devs cleaned up their act. The Evil Within 2 fights with immortals in a richer, better-designed and well-crafted action. It is not just a thoughtless brutality, as it may seem. Good ideas are rewarded by a pleasantly long game time.
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 1, 2017
    70
    A definite step above the original but still not without its problems. [Issue#268, p.60]