The Evil Within 2

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1998 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,643 out of 1998
  2. Mixed: 93 out of 1998
  3. Negative: 262 out of 1998
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  1. sashang
    Dec 21, 2017
    5
    Gameplay is slow and clunky. This is the problem that consoles have brought to gaming. Game designers have to design the action sequences around the speed of the response time that people can manage with the crippled input devices that are on consoles. Character motion is so awkward and imprecise. I feel like I was moving through sludge.

    The skill tree is basically crippled. 1/2 way    Gameplay is slow and clunky. This is the problem that consoles have brought to gaming. Game designers have to design the action sequences around the speed of the response time that people can manage with the crippled input devices that are on consoles. Character motion is so awkward and imprecise. I feel like I was moving through sludge.

    The skill tree is basically crippled. 1/2 way through the game I leveled up the predator skill thinking yay here's something I can use, but I never activated once. The help says sneak up behind someone and watch for the red marker. You do that and the red marker never appears. So you just stealth kill them as pre-level predator.

    Is it scary? Well for me Dead Space 1 and 2 set the bar in scary action games. The Evil Within 2 might be scary if you haven't experienced a scary action game before. Maybe I am immune to scares after playing Dead Space. Although it does have some weird bukakke like monster, if I wanted to watch porn, I'd watch porn.    … Expand
  2. KostasManiac
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    An amazing game in every way! One of the best I have ever played! Story, graphics, environment and music are all top notch and the fun factor is higher than propably any game I have played in 2017!
  3. PhantomBlast
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Jogo muito épico contém uma história bem feita e detalhada continuação do "The Evil Within", jogabilidade melhorada em relação ao anterior, personagens marcantes e tudo mais.
  4. Trunks252
    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.    … Expand
  5. KingofallHeroes
    Nov 29, 2017
    9
    Great followup game. Stealth is improved upon. Bosses could have been a little better though. Mysterious cliffhanger if you ask me like the first game. I really want a followup DLC to know the fate of certain characters.
  6. R3T41L
    Nov 28, 2017
    7
    overall, game is solid, but it could be way better. developers like couldnt specify if they want to make a action game, shooter, suirvival horror or adventure. final product is a mix of everything and it's not the best balance imo. there are some pretty good horror elements to build a atmosphere on it but suddenly everything goes into action and killing. like in dying light, soon you willoverall, game is solid, but it could be way better. developers like couldnt specify if they want to make a action game, shooter, suirvival horror or adventure. final product is a mix of everything and it's not the best balance imo. there are some pretty good horror elements to build a atmosphere on it but suddenly everything goes into action and killing. like in dying light, soon you will find in situation that u're chasing the enemies for reward rather than hiding and avoiding. but then ammo is noiwehre to find at least first 75% of the game and you need to take stealth approach which is a little bit boring. you have a few nice weapons but munition is so rare to find. story is growing throughout the game and from slow start it's getting more and more thrilling . overall, it's a good game, not the best in genre but deffinitely not the worst. too bad they didnt put some more horror elements.… Expand
  7. Jodeth
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    It's one of the best stealth/action/horror games out there. Better than the first game in many ways, but not in every way. It's not nearly as challenging and tense as the first (based on normal difficulty). Doesn't run remotely as smooth as the first, on a system with an i5-4460, evga gtx 970 ssc, 16gb ddr3. Optimization needs tons of work. Adjusting graphics settings makes very littleIt's one of the best stealth/action/horror games out there. Better than the first game in many ways, but not in every way. It's not nearly as challenging and tense as the first (based on normal difficulty). Doesn't run remotely as smooth as the first, on a system with an i5-4460, evga gtx 970 ssc, 16gb ddr3. Optimization needs tons of work. Adjusting graphics settings makes very little difference in performance. The game was fun and entertaining enough for me to endure all the hefty fps drops and stutters, which were not present in the first game. I'd rate 9 if the performance wasn't such an issue. Low fps is one thing, but crappy frame-pacing is another. Most likely it'll never get fixed. Behind the meh performance is a true work of art though. Worth playing for sure if you like a good mix of stealth, action and exploration.… Expand
  8. El112119
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    First of, the game RUN sooo SMOOTH on my GTX 1050, unlike the first one that was barely unplayable 15-25 fps, The Evil Within 2 is just soo much better like x2 better than the original, the setting is great, a bit of familiar on the world of the first one, but this time it's more open and a lot of exploration you can do to this world, story of event that had happen can be discovered byFirst of, the game RUN sooo SMOOTH on my GTX 1050, unlike the first one that was barely unplayable 15-25 fps, The Evil Within 2 is just soo much better like x2 better than the original, the setting is great, a bit of familiar on the world of the first one, but this time it's more open and a lot of exploration you can do to this world, story of event that had happen can be discovered by exploring, and the Big POINTS, why this game is sooo much better is that i care about Sebastian's goal and his character, than the first game, and so are the side characters you can meet in the world, there are side missions as well but which is there to be rewarded by items you need.

    so all in all, great story, and a great ending, good characters, and over all it's just a great GAME.

    if you like a silent hill-ish type and a bit of a last of us gameplay and story, then this game is a must play.

    i would actually do a NG+ on this, cause i might have other areas i haven't explored

    took me 17hr. to complete my first playthrough

    a GREAT GAME, thanks shinji mikami    … Expand
  9. Vixremento
    Nov 13, 2017
    6
    It's, okay: I enjoyed the start of the game more than I expected to, the middle-portion started to wane quite a bit and by the end I had started to get bored with it.

    Initially it had a bit of a Silent Hill 2 feel to it (I never did play the first Silent Hill) and I was hoping that it would open up in the same way with exploring various areas and finding out via "brute force" where you    It's, okay: I enjoyed the start of the game more than I expected to, the middle-portion started to wane quite a bit and by the end I had started to get bored with it.

    Initially it had a bit of a Silent Hill 2 feel to it (I never did play the first Silent Hill) and I was hoping that it would open up in the same way with exploring various areas and finding out via "brute force" where you could or couldn't go. Sadly TEW2 instead have me a lot of "points of interest" that turned out to not actually be that interesting.

    The weapon and character customization are pretty cool however the lack of weapons and actual "abilities" made this all feel sort of tacked on. I ended up with an over-powered pistol that left me hardly ever using my shotgun or crossbow; fun for an experiment but too cumbersome to bother with unless you like counting your steps between doorways.

    Another thing that started to really annoy me was the slowed down pace at many points...I'd just had an adrenaline-fueled shootout or encounter and then I was forced into a slowed down walk to a gate, a jump to an alternate "alternate" reality that did nothing but frustrate me (because why slow down the action so quickly to almost halt it entirely)...

    It tries to be a lot of things but fails to actually master any of them. At one point an AI enemy ran away from me but forced my character to move very slowly (appeared like lag) until it had exited the area...the what now?

    Nothing really scared me either so while it does have some really nasty looking subjects I really almost felt as if I was in a cheap horror movie more than something making me want to run away.

    Your character will almost always start with saying "What the hell...". It gets stale really quickly.

    Anyway enough with this review. It was okay but not worth picking up at full price and if you're okay with everything I've mentioned above then you'll probably enjoy portions of it as I did but at the same time don't expect it to be all fun and games.    … Expand
  10. AstiX
    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.    … Expand
  11. SofaTrooper
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    A surprisingly emotional experience that had me gripped from start to finish. Even if you're not a horror fan you should play Evil within 2. One of my favorite games of 2017.
  12. singlungchan
    Nov 8, 2017
    5
    This game is one big wannabe. That's all it is. Like any other fake product, it tries to copy a lot of epic games, but fails just short on all points. Some of those games are resident evil, the last of us, tomb raider. It feels like some of the levels where directly influenced by one of those games. Like a cheap version of them which at first looks similar but ultimately lacks the realThis game is one big wannabe. That's all it is. Like any other fake product, it tries to copy a lot of epic games, but fails just short on all points. Some of those games are resident evil, the last of us, tomb raider. It feels like some of the levels where directly influenced by one of those games. Like a cheap version of them which at first looks similar but ultimately lacks the real substances which makes those games great. Some of the problems are as follows:

    The story lacks any suspense.
    The plot has twists which feel like the next random event.
    The game-play, while not bad, is more often a struggle rather than fun.
    Environments that have no atmosphere.
    Companions which doesn't have any personality - only bad acting.
    Protagonist who is boring.
    Effect-oriented scenes that are just that - for effect. Like an uninteresting movie with a good car-chase.
    The game just tries too hard.

    Overall: it's worth the try, but don't expect to be immersed in this mediocre game in the skin of a block-buster    … Expand
  13. Mandulum
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    Five Word Review: Good horror, a quality experience.
    Favorite Thing: I enjoyed running around the (smallish) open areas, cleaning up the infection one execution at a time.
    Least Favorite Thing: The town was small enough that they could have made interiors for all the buildings, or at least more of them. Date Completed: 2017-11-05 Fear Factor: Not so scary, a little bit creepy at    Five Word Review: Good horror, a quality experience.
    Favorite Thing: I enjoyed running around the (smallish) open areas, cleaning up the infection one execution at a time.
    Least Favorite Thing: The town was small enough that they could have made interiors for all the buildings, or at least more of them.

    Date Completed: 2017-11-05
    Fear Factor: Not so scary, a little bit creepy at times.
    Playtime: ~ 18h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: If you liked The Evil Within 1 then yes. If you're never played TEW1 yet then go play that first.    … Expand
  14. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    6
    Although being a great game the controls of it felt very clunky and at times frustrating. The gun controls are very difficult to control and actually getting off shots is very difficult at times making me frustrated with the game rather than actually enjoying it. However it is a very immersive horror experience, and I do feel properly scared when I'm playing it, that aspect of the game,Although being a great game the controls of it felt very clunky and at times frustrating. The gun controls are very difficult to control and actually getting off shots is very difficult at times making me frustrated with the game rather than actually enjoying it. However it is a very immersive horror experience, and I do feel properly scared when I'm playing it, that aspect of the game, worked very well.… Expand
  15. LifeHistory
    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!    … Expand
  16. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Кофе мой друг... (The Evil Within 2)

    TEW2 утратил всякий ужас оригинала. Ни тебе кривого управления или не раскрытых механик, ни тебе финала, который был упакован в два DLC, ни боссов на глупо работающих скриптах. Благо хоть гнетущую атмосферу и чувство неизбежности оставили на месте. Шутка ли, но в игре остался только тот кошмар, который так полюбился в первой части. И пусть теперь    Кофе мой друг... (The Evil Within 2)

    TEW2 утратил всякий ужас оригинала. Ни тебе кривого управления или не раскрытых механик, ни тебе финала, который был упакован в два DLC, ни боссов на глупо работающих скриптах. Благо хоть гнетущую атмосферу и чувство неизбежности оставили на месте. Шутка ли, но в игре остался только тот кошмар, который так полюбился в первой части. И пусть теперь игра больше триллер чем хоррор, она чувствуется полноценной второй частью со всеми вытекающими из неё жидкостями. Уже с первой главы приходит понимание, что если персонаж и погибнет, то это только вина человека играющего за него, а не своеобразный геймдизайнерский ход. И пусть условности остались, но зато теперь они окупаются желанием к исследованию и вознаграждаются подобающим образом. The Evil Within 2 делает всё чтобы те кто прошёл первую часть действительно поняли почему стоило поддерживать эту франшизу банкой зелени, а для только погружающихся в этот омут пугающих мыслей, показать насколько прекрасен рассвет новой истории серии Миками.
    … Expand
  17. TanSula
    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.
  18. Bellybutton
    Oct 28, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What bothered me the most is the repetitive storytelling with needles plot twists.
    I actually felt the urge to die vs the last boss, since our main character can´t protect anything a long the entire game; shots at his own mates, has no clue what was and is going around him and manages to kill the only one possible survivor from the primary team, by roasting his brain. Also don´t forget that tons of innocent people got killed too, since "even the toilet cleaners had a chip implemented"
    Probably the worst person to "take care of" other people
    Felt like watching a very cheesy action movie in which the hero is not the smartest guy around    … Expand
  19. CharlyPlayman
    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
  20. Twirlenkiller
    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.
  21. nima1990
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    One of the best horror games in recent years and I think it was better than the first one in every way. I'd give it a 10 but some technical issues like the GPU usage never going above 70% and some sub par voice acting for minor characters keep me from doing it. Overall it was a masterpiece. The story haunts you till the end and makes you really emotional. The graphics are great and combat is fun.
  22. byteme
    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. kinglurian
    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.
  24. Hack
    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
  25. HarlanDrakon
    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
  26. grimsfield
    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.
  27. KittyWhisky
    Oct 21, 2017
    9
    The Evil Within 2 - the sequel to psychedelic hell. The first part challenged the players, had a dark but attractive atmosphere, gameplay Resident Evil 4 (which is good), but sags in the plot. The game had a certain charm, she attracted, was forced to return to his dark world, because if hell is, it looks like the first The Evil Within. The second part did John Johanas, which wasThe Evil Within 2 - the sequel to psychedelic hell. The first part challenged the players, had a dark but attractive atmosphere, gameplay Resident Evil 4 (which is good), but sags in the plot. The game had a certain charm, she attracted, was forced to return to his dark world, because if hell is, it looks like the first The Evil Within. The second part did John Johanas, which was responsible for the DLC for the first part, and keep an eye on him, Shinji Mikami. It is felt that the sequel was done by other people, but the game does not become worse.

    This time the plot is much simpler and clearer than in the first game, which went only benefit. After completing The Evil Within 2, you'll have no issues. Along with the story and changed the gameplay. Moreover, the linear stages is not particularly changed. There we were still locked in a small space, and we need to hide, or alternately kill monsters. This game is still a survival horror, even more survival. Survival now became more developed thanks to the Kraft and, of course, appeared in open locations. It's not open world, but explore that. In an open world we can find the various items for crafting, to carry out the plot and additional missions. The extra missions are very interesting and related to by Sebastian. Additional tasks third party to tell us stories in this world. In the first part of the Chapter commercials from 2 to 9 we aimlessly killing monsters and tried to survive. It was not easy and hardcore, but often a story or at least some clear goal was not simple. Here we always understand why we do something. Even when the plot is not particularly develops, we learn some other history.

    Open world is a controversial decision, but it is justified by the plot. In the first part we traveled through the ruined mind of a psycho. Here, in the minds built the city, and the developers wanted this part of the story was the gameplay. We have several parts of the city, but the plot is still developing in corridor spaces. Linear locations are made more fiction. Now they consist not only of blood and guts. This is a separate surreal, psychedelic locations. The head is sometimes very transient and sometimes perceived simply as a new paragraph, so to speak. In the first game of the head was really something separate. But storytelling has grown and the main story runs through the whole game, a special sagging is not seen. Of course, in the middle of it, as usual, not much, but you did not notice, because you always have a goal and understanding what is happening.

    The monsters are all the same threat as in the first part, but they looked more vile and disgusting. Even ordinary opponents with their barbed wire over the body and nailed to the skull. In the sequel, even bosses are not as challenging. In the first part often can not be just to kill the boss with them was a special gameplay. Here are they without special problems elementary shot. Remember the huge twins, big dog? Now, this is not here. Here or bosses or normal enemies (normal enemies, there are several types and some are extremely dangerous). Also removed the mechanics from the burning of ordinary opponents, because even before the common infected just so the knife could not be seperate, now this is no problem (but I understand that this mechanic was removed from the STEM of another world). Due to the open world, the game became easier. Enemies are still strong. But because of the vast spaces you can easily get around them, or even to escape to the sanctuary, you will chase the crowd. The first part was not enough traps, in which could get the player, or to do otherwise - to lure them into the enemy, but in the sequel traps almost there. Also open world drops to the pacing and tempo of scaring the player. In the linear stages of the game can still challenge and some where to scare. This is not a stupid third-person shooter. Here you need to survive, to save health packs and bullets.

    The Evil Within 2 took into account the mistakes of its predecessor, and became great Thriller-adventure, this survival in a hostile world. The game has expanded, deepened gameplay, linear locations have become more inventive, the game has acquired a clear and intriguing storyline. For me it will likely be game of the year. Especially because of the ending. Very beautiful final point. Of course, there are small hooks to continue, but without him it will be a great film series about detective Sebastian Castellanos.    … Expand
  28. 21grams
    Oct 19, 2017
    7
    The Evil Within 2 has a truly great concept and story to tell, in my opinion it's one of most original horror action games you can buy. It's twisted and will mess with your mind a lot. It has decent enough gameplay (Sebastian - main characters could be less clumsy as former cop/detective) and good exploration - where unlike prequel, this game has few open hub areas and it serves the gameThe Evil Within 2 has a truly great concept and story to tell, in my opinion it's one of most original horror action games you can buy. It's twisted and will mess with your mind a lot. It has decent enough gameplay (Sebastian - main characters could be less clumsy as former cop/detective) and good exploration - where unlike prequel, this game has few open hub areas and it serves the game well.

    Now I would rate it higher but I can't - because.... BETHESDA!!! The game is built on the same, slightly modified engine as the first one - and it's truly is not a great engine and this game comes with problems. As of date of this review, fullscreen doesn't work - regardless what it says you are put in borderless window, GPU is not being utilized - game uses up to 80% GPU horsepower, very often far less than that, some players experience micro-stuttering on some hardware configurations. Despite it's a lot better from technical perspective than first game, I cannot ignore problems and have to take those into consideration when rating a game (-1 from rating).

    As for non-technical problems, voice acting quite bad for some characters (mostly side characters) and dialogue animations are straight terrible - luckily it's not RPG so there is not that much of them. Also one open zone is reused with just tiny variation and you have to dig through it twice. So this also have be reflected on final score (-1 from rating).

    All in all, it's great game and one you must experience because honestly it's one of the kind, especially if you like **** stories and and twisted storytelling. If you don't mind small but relatively apparent technical problems - grab it now, otherwise - wait maybe for sale, maybe they will patch thing or two until then, but i strongly recommend to any fan of genre to experience the game, it's really worth!    … Expand
  29. Area54
    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!    … Expand
  30. downliner
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    When you first start Evil Within 2 and reach Act 3 you'll probably ask yourself what exactly was the point in Acts 1 & 2? But considering this game has 17 Acts you'll soon learn why as you progress. The Evil Within 2 is everything the first game in the series should've been. It's clean, creepy with some disturbing locations and the Story including the cutscenes is well executed. The openWhen you first start Evil Within 2 and reach Act 3 you'll probably ask yourself what exactly was the point in Acts 1 & 2? But considering this game has 17 Acts you'll soon learn why as you progress. The Evil Within 2 is everything the first game in the series should've been. It's clean, creepy with some disturbing locations and the Story including the cutscenes is well executed. The open world transition in the first game didn't really pan out but it works great here. I don't think i've had to sneak around any open world map as much as i did in Evil Within 2. Well worth the price. One annoyance is the number of times the Clint Eastwood voiceover says "What the..."… Expand
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#71 Best PC Game of 2017
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Riot Pixels
    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.
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  2. Games.cz
    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.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 1, 2017
    70
    A definite step above the original but still not without its problems. [Issue#268, p.60]
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