The Evil Within

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  1. nomorefate
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This is my ranking:
    Graphics: 10 / 10
    Story: 7 / 10
    World design: 8 / 10
    Bosses : 11 / 10
    PC Performance: 9 / 10
    Side notes: One of the most underrated, amazing horror games ever.
  2. UNCLEPAULIE
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Well today the game got a ( 1.5 GB ) patch, it now runs at 60 fps and the cinema mode can be removed . I played the game at launch and thought it had potential but would not play at 30 fps with the bars but after the patch that's no longer an issue .
    I have not finished the game but have played for long enough to form an opinion of it ( chapter 4 ) even though my play-through is still in    Well today the game got a ( 1.5 GB ) patch, it now runs at 60 fps and the cinema mode can be removed . I played the game at launch and thought it had potential but would not play at 30 fps with the bars but after the patch that's no longer an issue .
    I have not finished the game but have played for long enough to form an opinion of it ( chapter 4 ) even though my play-through is still in the early part of the game I can safely say its great . Its a very good survival horror and has a wonderful atmosphere about it, great areas/settings and all the elements you would expect in a survival horror, traps, puzzles, danger, low ammunition levels and cool and original enemies. plus you are tense as hell while playing .
    My approach to the game is to use stealth as much as possible but the game changes gears in a split second so its not an option a lot and that's cool with me .

    Haters gonna hate but I would recommend this game highly and its cheap on PC at only £34.99 compared to £50 on console .    … Expand
  3. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    PS: This rating is by 2014 standards.

    Story: 7/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    World design: 9.7/10
    Enjoyability: 10/10
    Conclusion: 9/10
  4. buerrrosdf
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    Excellent game! Purchased on launch day for the PC and have not encountered any major glitches at all. Agreed - the roundabout way of overcoming the aspect ratio and the fps cap are awkward but have not given me any issues or technical glitches - its nice that the option has been considered for us PC gamers. Love the story line so far instant classic.
  5. Thiago84fla
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    I just finished the demo and I consider this game ONE OF THE BEST survival horror I've played in my life. I'm looking forward to buy this title sooner!
  6. trnzfrmer
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    This game is extremely underrated. Might be one the best horror games ever made alongside silent hill 2 and dead space. I literally can't believe something like resident evil 3 remake has higher metascore than this.
  7. zeone222
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    Done. 12:31:45 with 56 deaths. Despite it's shortcomings, this is one of my favourite Mikami games. But Chapter 15 is so anti-climatic. As a set-piece, it's awesome and exciting, but as an actual boss fight it's terrible. It's like they couldn't figure out a way for you to properly fight it, so they said **** it" and just threw it out. And then there's no memorable dialogue or exchangeDone. 12:31:45 with 56 deaths. Despite it's shortcomings, this is one of my favourite Mikami games. But Chapter 15 is so anti-climatic. As a set-piece, it's awesome and exciting, but as an actual boss fight it's terrible. It's like they couldn't figure out a way for you to properly fight it, so they said **** it" and just threw it out. And then there's no memorable dialogue or exchange between Ruvik and Sebastian which is wasted potential.

    That said, I'm pleasantly surprised by the story. It's deeper than I thought it would be, and it clicks nicely.

    All in all, 9 or so/10 for me. My gripes are mainly on the tech side, which I have a feeling is due to id Tech 5 and them not knowing what to do with it. In many ways it surpasses RE4, and in some ways it also falls short. But The Evil Within is better than RE4 in my eyes. That may change in subsequent playthroughs, but I love the creative effort put into this game.    … Expand
  8. beladrim
    Oct 16, 2014
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON PC!

    It's a great game and a true successor to RE4. But this game should not have made to the pc platform in its current state. The controls are clunky and unresponsive, you can't bind keys properly and the default keybinding doesn't make any **** sense. If you have a next gen console like the PS4 or the XBONE. Buy this game on one of these and enjoy. On    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON PC!

    It's a great game and a true successor to RE4. But this game should not have made to the pc platform in its current state.

    The controls are clunky and unresponsive, you can't bind keys properly and the default keybinding doesn't make any **** sense.

    If you have a next gen console like the PS4 or the XBONE. Buy this game on one of these and enjoy.

    On PC however, stay AWAY from this garbabe port.

    My rating is based on the pc version alone, not the game overall.    … Expand
  9. Fenarid
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    30 fps ? pathetic. Game is frustrating, repetitive or held back by technical issues and poor, dated games design. Don't make games if u don't know how.
  10. Galneryus
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    Do not buy this game if you like to rebind your keys to those around the arrow keys instead. The key binding is much like that of the last Wolfenstein game. We can bind multiple buttons to the same function, but the numberpad is not separate from the Insert, End and Delete keys. I use the keys above my hand and to the side. So when I use End above my hand, the one on the numberpad is boundDo not buy this game if you like to rebind your keys to those around the arrow keys instead. The key binding is much like that of the last Wolfenstein game. We can bind multiple buttons to the same function, but the numberpad is not separate from the Insert, End and Delete keys. I use the keys above my hand and to the side. So when I use End above my hand, the one on the numberpad is bound simultaneously and this gives me less of the keys I use.

    The game is also badly optimised for PC! Moving the cursor around feels very much like I'm using an analog on a controller. It's not so bad when I'm "looking" in game. But when I go to aim it's like I'm using a controller.

    I can't bind "interact/confirm" to the enter key. I can't even bind sneak and sprint to my side mouse buttons which is what I would use by default.

    I was really looking forward to this game but I am seriously disappointed in what's been done for those that play it on PC.    … Expand
  11. DeneStacey
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    One of the biggest disappointments of the year. Certainly one of the worst games I've played in a long time. The cut scenes are 10 years behind, the controls can not be remapped properly, forcing you to use a control. But that is the least of the problems in this turgid mess. The camera is set so you can not see ANYTHING, at almost all times, making combat utterly pointless. It is not, inOne of the biggest disappointments of the year. Certainly one of the worst games I've played in a long time. The cut scenes are 10 years behind, the controls can not be remapped properly, forcing you to use a control. But that is the least of the problems in this turgid mess. The camera is set so you can not see ANYTHING, at almost all times, making combat utterly pointless. It is not, in the slightest scary. It's just frustratingly tedious. A poor stealth game with terrible graphics, a camera angle so bad it will stop you from playing the game entirely, and a convoluted , rehashed and frankly embarrassing waste of time and money. Do your selves a favor, AVOID AT ALL COSTS. This is not the Resident Evil 4 you were looking for...… Expand
  12. FantasicGamer
    Oct 14, 2014
    2
    If you want to ask about the quality of such PC port, this game only worth a zero. Many reviewers already mention the reasons, I won't repeat these.

    The graphic quality of this game is sub-par. Do you still remember the Wolfenstein New World Order? Yes, the game has the same engine as this game. So, what's the problem? Bulky game size with a blurry and low quality texture in game even    If you want to ask about the quality of such PC port, this game only worth a zero. Many reviewers already mention the reasons, I won't repeat these.

    The graphic quality of this game is sub-par. Do you still remember the Wolfenstein New World Order? Yes, the game has the same engine as this game. So, what's the problem? Bulky game size with a blurry and low quality texture in game even with all graphic settings maxed out.

    The game play elements bring nothing new to the table, e.g. some collectibles to collect for upgrading player ability, stealth-oriented game play with insufficient ammo. Generally the game play style is just like the last of us, but with a dull and boring plot. If the terror elements of the story was on par with those classic Silent Hill, then this game could be great. However, the plot element is so thin and the atmosphere is so weak due to repetitive environment and lack in story depiction. So players are left with WTH is going on here most of the game.

    Finally, the game play time for this game is short. Some chapters may only last around 15 to 30 mins. If you are experienced gamer and good at stealth, you probably can beat the game within 5 hours.    … Expand
  13. FATCAT91
    Oct 15, 2014
    0
    Don't waste your money on this broken excuse for a horror game.

    It is a broken product so i can't really give it anything above 0,even after you uperformancenlock the FPS and make it full-screen the game runs like crap and there is no visual quality to justify the horrible .

    it is not even a horror game it is as horror game as is Dead Space 3 is a "Horror" game
  14. theNILE
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    No lip sync, poor graphics, some awkward moments, and I don't know why but some animations are missing or don't appear. It tries to be a mix of Silent Hill and Resident Evil and was clearly influenced by those horror games, but isn't ashamed to point it out. I really can't take this game seriously. Some of the jump-scares are good and sometimes the atmosphere is good but it is quicklyNo lip sync, poor graphics, some awkward moments, and I don't know why but some animations are missing or don't appear. It tries to be a mix of Silent Hill and Resident Evil and was clearly influenced by those horror games, but isn't ashamed to point it out. I really can't take this game seriously. Some of the jump-scares are good and sometimes the atmosphere is good but it is quickly ruined by pretty much any encounter. Zero polish, clearly a crappy port.… Expand
  15. raporgi
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    Poorly unoptimized piece of **** The fact that an xbox360 and PS3 versions of this game exist is proof that the bloated PC specs are a load of platypus **** Review embargoes especially for a hyped game like this is a bad sign. Might as well buy this when it goes on sale! This game does not deserve full price.
  16. Chud_Moofin
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    Although our expectations of "The Evil Within" were low, they turned out to be even too high for this disaster of a game. Not only does this game have the 30fps lock that Bethesda did say (which I might add you can change with some console commands), but the aspect ratio is messed up to begin with, also fix-able, but it should be a setting, not something you have to "fix" per-say. I willAlthough our expectations of "The Evil Within" were low, they turned out to be even too high for this disaster of a game. Not only does this game have the 30fps lock that Bethesda did say (which I might add you can change with some console commands), but the aspect ratio is messed up to begin with, also fix-able, but it should be a setting, not something you have to "fix" per-say. I will say that the graphics did look nice, though the brightness slider in the beginning wasn't accurate at all, even after I "cheated" a bit and made it a bit brighter than was suggested, I still couldn't see anything in some scenarios.

    The gameplay, however, was drab, and boring. Not much fun at all, nor t he least bit scary. It seems to have tried to take the sneaking aspect from games like Outlast or Amnesia, but the AI doesn't function well enough to make the game scary. I'd often find myself hiding out under a bed for five minutes, only to get out when the killer walked away, but have to return to my hiding place when he turned right back around and resumed the same post.    … Expand
  17. Veska
    Oct 14, 2014
    3
    30 fps locker and "movies black stripe" for better playing? Really? It isn funny. This **** is so bad as the first version of Dark Souls on pc. I try to play with K+M and result? Terrible...Moving the cursor is the same as using analog on a contoller. This game on pc i so bad. In year 2014 we have graphic from year 2009, fps lock and other "feature"....If you want play it, buy it on30 fps locker and "movies black stripe" for better playing? Really? It isn funny. This **** is so bad as the first version of Dark Souls on pc. I try to play with K+M and result? Terrible...Moving the cursor is the same as using analog on a contoller. This game on pc i so bad. In year 2014 we have graphic from year 2009, fps lock and other "feature"....If you want play it, buy it on console. And if you want good horor game. Buy new Alien, Outlast or play older games from Resident series.… Expand
  18. AFall
    Oct 15, 2014
    5
    There is no optimization, camera is awful, gameplay is boring. Main character is so weak, story is too slow and it's not original at all. At first it seems that game is interesting, but when first enemy shown, and you try to fight with him - all became so unprofessional. Because of weird camera you can't see half of the screen and you step at dangerous trap every 5 second.
  19. Tubey
    Oct 15, 2014
    3
    The real horror of this game lies in how scary bad the PC port is. Just incredible.

    Keybinding is a mess, and it feels like a constant fight against the games desire to be played with a controller. The frame rate is a joke at 30fps. Yes, it can be unlocked, but we shouldn't have to do that, it should be an option in the game, instead of a lazy port which requires you to be a techie    The real horror of this game lies in how scary bad the PC port is. Just incredible.

    Keybinding is a mess, and it feels like a constant fight against the games desire to be played with a controller.

    The frame rate is a joke at 30fps. Yes, it can be unlocked, but we shouldn't have to do that, it should be an option in the game, instead of a lazy port which requires you to be a techie to get the best out of it.

    The controls are outright bizarre. It's a difficult enough game as it is, but when you combine that with having to drag your mouse around like it's stuck in tar and it's a recipe for disaster, and you simply have to use a control to get anywhere close to the meat of the game.

    The game doesn't look too impressive either, certainly for a 2014 game. It feels like a game from the PS3 era. Frame rate drops are persistent too, camera angles throughout vary between making little sense to being utterly stupid in their placement, and this is one of the only games to give me an acute feeling of motion sickness throughout; when a game literally makes you feel like you're going to vomit, you know you've done something wrong.

    But for all that, there's a decent game lying underneath the problems. For PS4/XB1, this could very well be a good title on a platform which obviously demands controller support and therefore doesn't feel gimped by ONLY offering you that option, but PC gamers have different expectations and this title doesn't meet them in pretty much any way.    … Expand
  20. MixedFeelings
    Oct 14, 2014
    3
    Is this how you treat PC gamers? There is no way of playing this game in fullscreen if you have a ultrawide cinema display. You guys force 2.35:1 aspect ratio yet when I run the game on my 21:9 monitor I get black bars all around even when I have the resolution at 3440x1440 in settings. Removing the black bars with the console only remove the top and bottom bars. The game is still stuck atIs this how you treat PC gamers? There is no way of playing this game in fullscreen if you have a ultrawide cinema display. You guys force 2.35:1 aspect ratio yet when I run the game on my 21:9 monitor I get black bars all around even when I have the resolution at 3440x1440 in settings. Removing the black bars with the console only remove the top and bottom bars. The game is still stuck at 16:9 aspect ratio. Points lost.

    Why on earth would you cap the game to 30fps. I almost puked 20 minutes into the game. Not because of the gore but the motion sickness and low fps. Can be fixed in the console. The game should run at 60fps by default. Points lost.

    The only reason why I gave this game 3 points is because its a good game. I was really excited when I saw the trailer for this game. I love survival horror games but I have to be able to play it on my ultrawide monitor or it will lose its immersion.    … Expand
  21. byob69
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    Exactly what I expected from the beginning and what they showed in the trailer other than 30 fps and the black bars. can not ask for a 10 the first game of this study, over time failures iran polishing his future works.
  22. Whitescreenop
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    You can unlock 60 fps and gg this game is **** awesome !!!! one of the best horror games in years so go and buy it now!!!!! or the evil will kill you!!
  23. LostGreenie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the classic survival horror games, I enjoyed a lot playing this one. The story is intentionally confusing and made me interested in understanding it fully. The sound design is quite good and the level design is very well done. There is a lot of different enemies, so it never gets boring. Gameplaywise, it presents a good challenge, especially in the highest difficulties. Only cons for me were the clunky maniability of the character and the final boss fight, which was a bit disapponting to be honnest.… Expand
  24. Syndicate66
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Another horror masterpiece that was literally ahead of it's time. Now in 2020 it has pretty high ratings on steam and seems like people have finally discovered it. I have personally liked it from day 1. It has one of the better boss rosters of any horror game, super unique level design and tons of character upgrade options.
  25. silence000
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Very good horror game if you like big scary bosses and good upgrading system for weapons.
  26. RikkTheGaijin
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    I've just completed the game, and it was great! This game is the true successor of Resident Evil 4, Shinji Mikami at his best. The Evil Within is a old-school horror, with stunning atmosphere and nicely balanced gameplay. The graphic is well done, very detailed, especially the environments. The music is unsettling and the the sound effects are creepily good. Level design is really wellI've just completed the game, and it was great! This game is the true successor of Resident Evil 4, Shinji Mikami at his best. The Evil Within is a old-school horror, with stunning atmosphere and nicely balanced gameplay. The graphic is well done, very detailed, especially the environments. The music is unsettling and the the sound effects are creepily good. Level design is really well thought, every chapter have some unique characteristic, never repetitive or boring. The lacking of ammunitions keeps the difficulty to a good level, never frustrating, but challenging. The longevity is also quite good, it took me about 19 hours to complete the game. Once cleared, the game will unlock some new weapon such as the rocket launcher and the machine gun. Also the Model Viewer will unlock in the main menu, so it's possible to look closely to all the characters and creatures of the game.
    My only negative note is that sometimes you encounter some hidden track that kills you inevitably. But fortunately there is an abundance of checkpoints, so the player doesn't really need to redo very long parts of the tevel.
    I really recommend this game to all Resident Evil fans and whoever likes classics horrors.    … Expand
  27. strangermoon
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    after dead space best horror survival title and not for just a game as a mind story and movie style. if call of duty action peaced storytelling titles score 9 or 8 this game simply 20. I loved its hard for casual gamers.
  28. PEnchan707
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    NOTE: I played this awhile after release when all the bugs were ironed out. 60fps, no black bars etc...

    This game has Shinji Mikami's hallmarks stamped all over it just as Resident Evil 4 did. In fact, after a slightly wibbly start with a couple of stealth set pieces, I found this game to just get better and better. For me, it's a fantastic combination of RE4 (one of my fav games    NOTE: I played this awhile after release when all the bugs were ironed out. 60fps, no black bars etc...

    This game has Shinji Mikami's hallmarks stamped all over it just as Resident Evil 4 did. In fact, after a slightly wibbly start with a couple of stealth set pieces, I found this game to just get better and better. For me, it's a fantastic combination of RE4 (one of my fav games mechanically speaking) and Silent Hill (one of my fav games in terms of disturbing imagery and horror).

    Has it got a few rough edges here and there? In some ways yes. Like the early RE games, the voice acting and script are hammy. I found the story hard to follow, although one could argue it adds to the weirdness. Luckily for me, these elements are a very low priority in a survival horror game.

    The game intentionally makes you vulnerable in a way that few games do these days and at first it can seem a bit too archaic. You can't run for too long, your movement slows when shooting, monsters hit really hard, you field of view is narrow and melee is simply there to buy you some time to turn and run in order to get some distance. However, it's still more modern in its controls and feel when compared to RE4 and 5 and it's all deliberately tuned to make a great survival horror experience. There are also a handful of QTE's (as in RE4) that sometimes catch you by surprise in an irritating way and a couple of on rails bits which, while competently done and mildly enjoyable, don't match the quality of the other levels. At least it changes the pace though.

    Aparts from these things, everything is beautifully crafted. There's just so much variety and imagination. Take the environments. Just when you think you're going to be doing several levels in an open air forest village, you're whisked away to a completely different type of enclosed, modern area. These sort of changes happen regularly and keep the places you explore fresh and interesting. Just when things seem too oppressive, dark and hemmed in, you'll find yourself outdoors and in open spaces. There are ruined areas, plush areas, modern, old, surreal. There are mansions, sewers, hospitals, city streets, abattoirs, factories, dream scapes etc...There's often a lot of verticality too. It's rare for the game to be one corridor after another. Regardless of the setting though, the tense feeling of horror or apprehension is almost always present, only giving way now and then to let you relax in order to start ramping it up again. Also, in true RE fashion, you'll find yourself breathing a sigh of relief when you find a save room, despite the fact the game also uses checkpoints.

    Monsters are varied too. Just when you think you're gonna face another room of basic enemies, you'll face a mini boss, or a specially crafted arena where you'll fight a smaller group of unique enemies. You might be on the run from an indestructible creature (nemesis style) or maybe fighting ordinary enemies but with some sort of environmental challenge to deal with at the same time. For example, you might have to fight while avoiding rotating blades or being stuck on a small moving platform. There is obviously deliberate purpose behind virtually all the steps you take to get from A to B, it all feels handcrafted and thoughtfully put together.

    I could go on and on but suffice to say that the other things the game offers all enhance the experience. Upgrade trees are interesting, feel meaningful and are rewarding. Ammo and health conservation matter. Finding the statue collectibles has actual impact since it provides the chance for much needed ammo and health kits. Weapon selection is important too depending on your situation and the arms at your disposal all have very specific attributes which are fun to learn. The graphics are very good in terms of the ambience they provide and there's a lot of attention to detail in the environment. Sound is used to good effect and music often increases the feeling of dread and fear. Stealth is handled well and is necessary in order to save ammo and avoid confrontation. Clearing a room of enemies without being seen, collecting all the XP and items knowing you wasted nothing is very satisfying.

    Anyway, I would urge anyone who likes survival horror and, in particular, RE4 to give this a shot. Btw, although I enojyed EW2, I found this game to be superior in every way except story, cutscenes and voice acting.    … Expand
  29. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    A good game with an exciting plot, interesting twists, good gameplay, normal graphics and an interesting visual component.
  30. L140
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    Интересный и чертовски сложный сурвайвл хоррор, созданный руками японских творцов, что обуславливает наличие всякой шизы в огромном количестве. Сюжет интересный с харизматичным главным героем Себастьяном, который задает тон всей игре, но с финалом, конечно, облажались сильно, ну и из минусов еще наличие этих тупых полосок и сильный блюрИнтересный и чертовски сложный сурвайвл хоррор, созданный руками японских творцов, что обуславливает наличие всякой шизы в огромном количестве. Сюжет интересный с харизматичным главным героем Себастьяном, который задает тон всей игре, но с финалом, конечно, облажались сильно, ну и из минусов еще наличие этих тупых полосок и сильный блюр
  31. startafire
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Underrated horror masterpiece, one of the best bosses of any horror game, atmosphere, ambient sounds, just perfect.
  32. themiracle
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This user score / metascore doesn't present what this game truly is. It's way better to look at steam reviews of this game, these are way more up to date. It's almost hard to describe how much i like this game. I have finished it over 10 times and i will do it more in the future. It has best psychological-horror atmosphere out of (almost) any Horror games EVER made. It's difficultThis user score / metascore doesn't present what this game truly is. It's way better to look at steam reviews of this game, these are way more up to date. It's almost hard to describe how much i like this game. I have finished it over 10 times and i will do it more in the future. It has best psychological-horror atmosphere out of (almost) any Horror games EVER made. It's difficult competition between this one and dead space (2008) for best horror atmosphere title. I think both have equally good atmosphere, just a bit different.… Expand
  33. StarkWhite95
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I picked up "the Evil Within" on sale through steam and it runs perfectly fine. I heard it was poorly optimized on release for pc but i think they fixed a lot of issues with it. Anyway, I love this game. The graphics, the combat and the atmosphere are top notch in my book. The survival aspect is also extremely well done. I was always low on ammo but never was hopelessly out. It stillI picked up "the Evil Within" on sale through steam and it runs perfectly fine. I heard it was poorly optimized on release for pc but i think they fixed a lot of issues with it. Anyway, I love this game. The graphics, the combat and the atmosphere are top notch in my book. The survival aspect is also extremely well done. I was always low on ammo but never was hopelessly out. It still forced me to take my shots carefully because every single shot counted. I haven't had an experience like this for a while. I also like how each enemy is harder to kill than you would think and boss encounters are a mixture of shooting and lite puzzles.… Expand
  34. yodalr
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Before starting to play The Evil Within , get a program named "Flawless Widescreen". It basically fixes all the console port problems - black bars, low fps, bad field of view... After making the game playable, it is a very enjoyable experience. A lot of different areas and themes make new levels refreshing. The boss fights are also lot of fun. In my opinion the only thing this game lacksBefore starting to play The Evil Within , get a program named "Flawless Widescreen". It basically fixes all the console port problems - black bars, low fps, bad field of view... After making the game playable, it is a very enjoyable experience. A lot of different areas and themes make new levels refreshing. The boss fights are also lot of fun. In my opinion the only thing this game lacks is good soundtrack. Overall, don't expect to find Silent Hill 2 in there, but it gets close.… Expand
  35. Ferrelicious
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    This game gave me Re4 feeling with more twisted and gore gameplay i LOVED it.
    it took me sometime but it feels really good and the graphics are amazing.
  36. igolrum
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Seems like they botched the initial version of the PC port and got a hailstorm of negative reviews for it, that are still pulling the rating down alot. However those issues are resolved by now. I recommend paying more attention to newer reviews or the ratings on the other systems.

    As for my rating, I did like the weird plot and style, aswell as the characters quite a bit. The DLC is    Seems like they botched the initial version of the PC port and got a hailstorm of negative reviews for it, that are still pulling the rating down alot. However those issues are resolved by now. I recommend paying more attention to newer reviews or the ratings on the other systems.

    As for my rating, I did like the weird plot and style, aswell as the characters quite a bit. The DLC is very good aswell.

    Normally I'd probably give it a 9, but given how underrated it still is on the PC I'll make it a 10.    … Expand
  37. Iknowgamesmore
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    The Evil Within (PC version) is one of the best Horror Games of all time. Out of this world Boss/Creature designs, unique locations and in-depth weapon upgrade system make this truly a masterpiece.
  38. Rorque
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    if you are a fan of Resident Evil 1-4 and don`t like what happen with this serie in RE6 this game is just for you. Very intensive, with well designed mechanics game with breathtaking graphics. I play it almost year after release and don`t know what`s wrong is with graphics, textures are mostly sharp, and running smooth on my middle class pc (i5, GF660). I like scenario with a little Lynchif you are a fan of Resident Evil 1-4 and don`t like what happen with this serie in RE6 this game is just for you. Very intensive, with well designed mechanics game with breathtaking graphics. I play it almost year after release and don`t know what`s wrong is with graphics, textures are mostly sharp, and running smooth on my middle class pc (i5, GF660). I like scenario with a little Lynch movies spirit.… Expand
  39. MetaDoner
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    This game is so underrated. Seriously. I enjoyed the deep and complex story of the game and the DLC's were amazing!
  40. Geralt123
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Played this in 2021.

    The art style and direction of this game are awesome. The game is like experiencing a psychosis, really crazy, bloody, mysterious and highly creative. It's a real thriller. On survival difficulty, it is quite hard. some bosses I had to try 10 times. Levels are quite linear, but the atmosphere is so good that I didn't care. I would say this game is a piece    Played this in 2021.

    The art style and direction of this game are awesome. The game is like experiencing a psychosis, really crazy, bloody, mysterious and highly creative. It's a real thriller.

    On survival difficulty, it is quite hard. some bosses I had to try 10 times.

    Levels are quite linear, but the atmosphere is so good that I didn't care.

    I would say this game is a piece of art, the style is really unique.    … Expand
  41. Platon31
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    Really good characters, interesting story, awesome monsters and sometimes this game was really creepy. But game have many technical problems, low fps sometimes. One of the best horror games
  42. Gorbunov2004
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Нормальная игра только мне кажется она затянута играть надоедает. Также как по мне глупо давать какие-то новые игровые предметы если эту игру нельзя пере пройти несколькими способами. Ну а так игра хорошая боссы клёвые только бесит что один из них много раз повторяется.Нормальная игра только мне кажется она затянута играть надоедает. Также как по мне глупо давать какие-то новые игровые предметы если эту игру нельзя пере пройти несколькими способами. Ну а так игра хорошая боссы клёвые только бесит что один из них много раз повторяется.
  43. flowoftime
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing horror experience, might be one of the better horror games ever, music, atmosphere and bosses are just next level in this one.
  44. Fanfic
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    I agree 100% with previous reviewer that this user score is way too low for this amazing game. These negative reviews make zero sense. Thankfully it's highly regarded on other places like Steam. Either way it's one of my favorite horror games of all time and absolutely worth trying if you like Resident Evil or Dead Space series.
  45. pratikgorasia
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    evil within is truly evil.one line defines the game -perfect horror terrifying adventure.i liked the antagonist ruvik
    every horror fan should play and give it some time understand the game and it will consume you.graphics are good atmosphere is scary and we are always eager to know what is going on,what will happen next.awsome work developers.
  46. Theninjagecko
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    A rare blast from the past in a modern package. This series has become one of my favorite post golden era games. If you liked Resident Evil, Silent Hill or are from the golden era of gaming then you will enjoy this. I doubled dipped and got it on both PC and PS4 with the DLC, and the DLC just improves upon what is already a enjoyable story line.

    Anyone complaining about the PC version    A rare blast from the past in a modern package. This series has become one of my favorite post golden era games. If you liked Resident Evil, Silent Hill or are from the golden era of gaming then you will enjoy this. I doubled dipped and got it on both PC and PS4 with the DLC, and the DLC just improves upon what is already a enjoyable story line.

    Anyone complaining about the PC version are not true PC gamers, they dont know how to keep their systems running smooth or configure even the basics of a computer.    … Expand
  47. Pitonas
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    For anyone who is lover of horror games Evil Within is a must... You run and hide mostly... To me it's closest thing to old Resident Evil and Silent Hill games... but a bit scarier. Highly recommended, my guess that score is so low due to it's hardness...
  48. MuriloMatos
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Just one of my favourite action-horror games, it is a combination of Silent Hill with Resident Evil 4 with some very terrifying situations that made me scream to my monitor.
  49. Nyakuya
    Dec 30, 2016
    9
    Este juego fue genial. Su historia queda completamente abierta, por lo que no se entiende demasiado bien el por qué de las cosas... Quedan muchos cabos sueltos, probablemente porque Bethesda tenia planeado sacar una secuela.
    Este juego tiene el terror psicológico y el survival horror muy muy bien marcados. El hecho de poder mejorar a tu personaje con gel verde y de tener que quemar los    Este juego fue genial. Su historia queda completamente abierta, por lo que no se entiende demasiado bien el por qué de las cosas... Quedan muchos cabos sueltos, probablemente porque Bethesda tenia planeado sacar una secuela.
    Este juego tiene el terror psicológico y el survival horror muy muy bien marcados. El hecho de poder mejorar a tu personaje con gel verde y de tener que quemar los cuerpos con cerillos hacen que tenga algunas cosillas no muy comunes en los juegos. Además, el estilo del juego es en plan "película de detectives clásica", por lo que es un survival horror de terror psicológico con acción y estereotipos de rol con trama negra e historia llena de drama. Sinceramente lo recomiendo mucho, y si hay una razón por la cual no le doy un 10, es por su rendimiento en general.    … Expand
  50. Coldtea20
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    masterpiece 10/10 .
  51. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  52. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Гораздо лучше второй части, на мой взгляд. Именно сурвайвал хоррор - патронов никогда не хватает, герой дохнет от любого чиха, враги страшные, озвучка хорошая. Визуальный дизайн просто прекрасен. И идиотские черные полосы сверху и снизу можно отключатьГораздо лучше второй части, на мой взгляд. Именно сурвайвал хоррор - патронов никогда не хватает, герой дохнет от любого чиха, враги страшные, озвучка хорошая. Визуальный дизайн просто прекрасен. И идиотские черные полосы сверху и снизу можно отключать
  53. VigilanteOito
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Pra quem gosta dos games do Shinji Mikami.
    Esse é o jogo que particularmente acho que é o sucessor do Resident Evil 4, tem muitos elementos semelhantes.
    Comprei por 10 conto em promoção.
  54. Gaming_Reviews
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    As a hardcore Resident Evil 4 fan, i was extremely excited, because same director was going to direct The Evil Within. Did it disappoint? No! In fact, it's one of my favorite games of 2014 and also one of my favorite psychological horror games ever made. It has one of the most unique bosses of any horror game ever. Standouts would be "Laura" and "The Keeper", but there's way more. UniqueAs a hardcore Resident Evil 4 fan, i was extremely excited, because same director was going to direct The Evil Within. Did it disappoint? No! In fact, it's one of my favorite games of 2014 and also one of my favorite psychological horror games ever made. It has one of the most unique bosses of any horror game ever. Standouts would be "Laura" and "The Keeper", but there's way more. Unique artstyle, beautiful graphics. It had bad launch when they only allowed 30fps, but it was fixed quickly and now it runs smoother than ever 60fps.… Expand
  55. Colossus778
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    super tre bela ludo ludus denove kaj ankaŭ rekomendus al aliaj!!!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Halo4Forever
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Horror Games of all time, these scores (both user score and metascore) make absolutely no sense.
  57. Bermegame
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Un juego bueno, de shinji mikami buen gameplay y una historia loca y que envuelve. Luego voy a pasar el 2 evil within y daré mi punto de vista
  58. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    WAY better than the horrible lazy soulless second game. The gameplay is really tense, challenging and addicting. The story is way deeper than TEW2.
  59. WellEvil
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  60. Darkell64
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Deserves much higher Metacritic score. I haven't played horror games this good since 2014, except for Resident Evil 7,8 and 2 Remake. By the way, the only similar thing about the second game is that they put "2" next to the name of the game. Fortunately, you can finish this game and not play the second game.
  61. TheBasicReviews
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Story: 75/100
    Gameplay: 85/100
    Graphics: 85/100
    Music/Soundtrack: 85/100
    Main Character(s): 70/100
    Side Characters: 50/100
    Regular Enemies: 75/100
    Bosses/Boss fights: 100/100
    World/Level Design: 90/100
    Playability (Bugs and optimization after patches): 95/100
    Would I Play It Again?: Yes
    Where Does It Rank In My Top 500 Video Games of All Time List?: 10

    Rating: 90/100
  62. DefinitiveHero
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    If they make The Evil Within 3, i hope it’s more like first game. Part 2 was awful in my opinion at least, there was no horror or interesting locations. First game is absolute modern-horror masterpiece!
  63. cmfrip
    Aug 12, 2019
    8
    I felt this was a decent horror game, it went on a bit, but there were lots of ways to expand your game, given the gun upgrades, character upgrades as well as the funny little ways to perform combat with the crafting and trap mechanics. The addition of the traps were great, not to mention how many options it opens for you when actually performing combat.

    Combat was slow , which may    I felt this was a decent horror game, it went on a bit, but there were lots of ways to expand your game, given the gun upgrades, character upgrades as well as the funny little ways to perform combat with the crafting and trap mechanics. The addition of the traps were great, not to mention how many options it opens for you when actually performing combat.

    Combat was slow , which may have felt dated to some; it may have been a design choice to make that game more ponderous.... Combat was not brilliant, but it worked ok for me. I have played many games with worse weapons, or at least the feel of them and although some were not that original, the upgrades did open them up somewhat. Again though combat was significantly improved by having a fair amount of environmental traps that would work against the enemy.

    The atmosphere and horror aesthetic were straight up great. I found these levels creepy and dank, but there were a few serene environments and epic back drops too. These did make the linear levels a lot better, as most were just go from a to b, linear environments. This is not a bad thing. The presentation of this game was very good.

    Horror games do follow the same 'recipe' for story and this , for me was great, the grim feel of the game, the usual miserable rich and hard done by boy with a wrapped connection with his kin as well his parents. I felt most of the descriptions and details were good relating to the characters here. Though the end result did not become that deep when you added it up. It was a good a immersion factor...

    The sound design I felt was great; the variation of the music also was refreshing; though I liked heavy, dark and ambient music. Most of the important voice acting was good too; though some was quite wooden.

    The story was all over the place in the long run and I can see why some may think it was half-arsed... But I don't think it was... It was dreamy and it was holding it's cards close, so it was almost un-interpretable otherwise. Sure this hurts the story, and the characters are pretty dumb; but I felt that was excusable given there was noticeable tension between the characters and I felt like that was believable. The story was not bad - at least its not completely Generic! And they tried something different!

    The ending and the way the premise was handled , I will agree was a let down somewhat. But given the way it was meant to be, I think the dream world-ishness made it less believable , not to mentions the length of the game and how it progressed. This was long and it felt long at times, thought I felt it rewarded you.

    Again the bosses and the creativity was great with this game, not to mention the death sequences which are phenomenal and at times make me glad I died that they were so brutal and OTT.

    I have this on PC and I have had no issues with performance at all.    … Expand
  64. gustavorios2
    Jan 16, 2019
    8
    played this after the 10/10 Evil Within 2 and I'm enjoying it a lot!
    It's not perfect like the sequel, but its a very good game.
  65. Toiletfinger
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    It starts out slowly, a little too slow for many. After you get past the initial stealth mechanic, it gets to feel more like resident evil 4/5. It's a good creepy horror game. We haven't had one in a little while. A few sections feel a little too difficult. 15 chapters. The game really get started around chapter 3 or 4. Worth playing through twice.
  66. kayudin78
    Dec 25, 2014
    8
    Bad quality port of good and interesting game.Working wery unstable on my not wery modern PC.(But Wolfenstein and Rage - on the same Id Tech 5- working wery good).
  67. coldasStone
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    So GOOD resident evil 4's Son Game.
    just perfect japanese game
    Hard Diffulty and Creative Puzzles good shooting Feelings and high level Map design.
    but letterbox was only worse and DLC 3 First Person view
  68. ozzsoffy
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    I liked this game a lot, the story is very compiling and as a player I'm most of the time on the edge of my seat. there were some cases of very hard bosses, which feels frustrating as a player who just want to finish the game.
    the munitions/ enemies ratio was very good. you area always with a little munitions.
    Another problem I had with this game is that the main story leave you with    I liked this game a lot, the story is very compiling and as a player I'm most of the time on the edge of my seat. there were some cases of very hard bosses, which feels frustrating as a player who just want to finish the game.
    the munitions/ enemies ratio was very good. you area always with a little munitions.

    Another problem I had with this game is that the main story leave you with a lot of holes in the plot, and the 2 first DLSs feel in the gap, why is it half to be in the DLS and not in the main game itself? I didn't like that one bit.

    Final verdict:
    I loved the game, good graphics (and I'm playing this at 2020), and good story, and very good game mechanics.    … Expand
  69. raiseralex21
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Me encanto el juego, me divierto en cada misión y creo que me esperan buenos momentos dentro de cada partida... se que muchos lo critican fuertemente en comparación a RE.. pero creo que se le debe dar una oportunidad y vivir esta historia de terror en PC.

    Saludos
  70. drumguru
    Apr 30, 2015
    8
    this game deserves a lot better than what people are saying.. the game reminded of resident evil 4 which is the best survival horror game I've ever played so I rate with an 8 out of 10.
  71. Asccort
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    Great Game! One of the best of 2014.
    If you like the survival horror game and experience, then play this title. The characters are a little poor, but the whole game experience is great
  72. Josue_online
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    No voy a valorar este juego por su historia. Solo por ser port para PC.

    Positivo: en STEAM hay una DEMO de los 3 primeros episodios. ¿lo positivo? Es gratis y puede servirte para evitar comprarlo. (por eso le doy un 1) Negativo: Roto literalmente (imposible configurar relación aspecto pantalla en condiciones) Panel de configuraciones gráficas inútiles. Graficos 'inferiores' a la    No voy a valorar este juego por su historia. Solo por ser port para PC.

    Positivo: en STEAM hay una DEMO de los 3 primeros episodios. ¿lo positivo? Es gratis y puede servirte para evitar comprarlo. (por eso le doy un 1)

    Negativo: Roto literalmente (imposible configurar relación aspecto pantalla en condiciones) Panel de configuraciones gráficas inútiles. Graficos 'inferiores' a la ps3 (ni un i7 ni una GTX970 puede sacar nada de aqui)

    Increible que BETHESDA y los creadores de este juego no les importe tener un port en PC tan malo sin importar que hablen mal de ellos como publica.dores de juegos.    … Expand
  73. elitepredetor99
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    **** port, great game. this is one of the most unique and charming survival horror games i have played, the stlye, systems and mechanics of this game is just charming and very unique.
  74. vgm
    Jan 6, 2017
    8
    I don't understand the bad reviews...Playing this game is a great fun, and after completing it you get bonus weapons that make it replayable. The game offers a wide variety of situations combining horror and action moments, the enemies and stages are very well designed and the story, despite not being very original, is developed in an attractive way.

    The only flaws I see in this game    I don't understand the bad reviews...Playing this game is a great fun, and after completing it you get bonus weapons that make it replayable. The game offers a wide variety of situations combining horror and action moments, the enemies and stages are very well designed and the story, despite not being very original, is developed in an attractive way.

    The only flaws I see in this game are its ups and downs (sometimes the game gets kind of repetitive, especially the first half of the game), the controls and camera are a bit clunky and the black bars don't make any sense to me (too bad you can't deactivate them on the PC version). Overall it is a very enjoyable game.    … Expand
  75. MKCBrown93
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    I cannot even fathom that The Evil Within only has a present metascore of 5.8... This was far and away the best game of its genre that I have ever played. The story-line is far richer, more complex, and interesting that of the Resident Evil games; it has a disorienting feel to it: you're never quite sure where you are... Is it a nightmare? Is it a state of delirium with visions placed inI cannot even fathom that The Evil Within only has a present metascore of 5.8... This was far and away the best game of its genre that I have ever played. The story-line is far richer, more complex, and interesting that of the Resident Evil games; it has a disorienting feel to it: you're never quite sure where you are... Is it a nightmare? Is it a state of delirium with visions placed in your mind by the mysterious Ruvik? One minute you're in a house, the next, you're in a strange, underground tunnel or an empty hospital. The atmosphere and graphics quality are very well done and really drew me in. My only complaint is that I am not the most talent video game player, and thus, some of the bosses were simply beyond my abilities. I would be great if there could be an algorithm writing into the game for those of us who are less talented, such that if a boss kills us 10 times, then said boss becomes a little weaker by degrees with each failed attempt. That said, this is one of the best horror games ever made; I rank it right up there with Silent Hill 1 and 2.… Expand
  76. EddieMaiden
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    This was the return of the survival horror genre to the gaming world, long before Capcom started to pay attention to their Resident Evil franchise.

    It's more action oriented like Resident Evil 4 , it's not like the old survival tittles. This game adds some new mechanics to the genre such as: -Stealth. -Crafting ammo and resources. -Collecting keys to open cabinets for random loot.    This was the return of the survival horror genre to the gaming world, long before Capcom started to pay attention to their Resident Evil franchise.

    It's more action oriented like Resident Evil 4 , it's not like the old survival tittles.

    This game adds some new mechanics to the genre such as:
    -Stealth.
    -Crafting ammo and resources.
    -Collecting keys to open cabinets for random loot.
    Every adition works fine, which makes it even better as it helped the genre come to life again for the time.

    Nowadays the game has fixed all its issues, including the horrible cinema bars and has plenty of dlcs to enjoy.

    If you were planning on playing this game , you should start with this one first instead of going for the second title. (That's a different story)

    For me this was the best one the series has to offer and it's pretty damn good as a survival horror.    … Expand
  77. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Очень атмосферная игра, которая притягивает своим загадочным сюжетом.
  78. KittyWhisky
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    The Evil Within is a game in the genre of survival horror from cult developer Shinji Mikami (aka, the man is impossible to imagine without the hat). He is the Creator of the cult series Resident Evil, he also in his time made the revolution game Resident Evil 4, when it reinvented the genre of survival horror. Within the walls of Bethesda, he founded his own Studio - Tango Gameworks andThe Evil Within is a game in the genre of survival horror from cult developer Shinji Mikami (aka, the man is impossible to imagine without the hat). He is the Creator of the cult series Resident Evil, he also in his time made the revolution game Resident Evil 4, when it reinvented the genre of survival horror. Within the walls of Bethesda, he founded his own Studio - Tango Gameworks and started to develop The Evil Withi (original title - Psychobreak). Naturally the expectations were large, all waiting for a new revolution in the genre. Received we not revolution, but evolution.

    The Evil Within is a survival horror with a complex plot. And this is the case when you dig into it and think is really interesting. Our controlled character Sebastian Castellanos. Together with him we were in a psychedelic hell. To dilute our lonely adventure will be his partner Julie Kidman and Joseph ODA as well as rare doctor Jimenez and Leslie. The plot of the game, though good, is twisted, but the problem is that it just a little. Approximately from 2 to 9 Chapter, the plot does not develop and we have all this time, in fact, just a gameplay adventure. Ongoing survival, which is poorly supported by the plot. But Chapter 9 begins the normal flow of the plot and max included psychedelia. We also find notes on the family of Sebastian, which in the end just be an interesting story, which is not developed (although we already know that the second part will be in fact his personal story, and there may we all know).

    In terms of gameplay it really is survival. cartridges and lacelock always in the shotgun, all you need to save, and shoot accurately. The game does not forgive mistakes. Even normal enemies can kill the main character with a few strokes, bosses and did the same fierce, some even vanscott you. The game has stealth, but we will not use very often. This is not a stealth game and more of a third-person shooter. sometimes the game stops being horror and becomes just a shooter, which is not always pleasant. I wish the game was designed in the same tempo-rhythm. At the locations there are traps that we can defuse, and can lure them into enemies, which is very useful. If we can disarm traps, will give us details which we will spend on bolts for the crossbow (bolts of different types). As for locations, you can find the "gel", which is the pumping of the protagonist. In upgrading all standard.

    The locations are varied and beautiful. Will visit in the devastated city, and in the catacombs, and in the village. The game looks cinematic (not even taking into account strip that can be switched off), and also quite beautiful. From graphics to spit not want to. That's just the game itself is technically not done very well. At the start, it was lag, but now everything is fixed. You can also notice frequent pogrugenie textures (thanks to id Tech 5 engine).

    The enemies in the game look cool, repulsive and a bit scary. If ordinary opponents can be overcome without too much skill, the bosses require special tactics.

    The game went 3 DLC: 2 story and 1 meat just for entertainment. In story DLC "The Assignment" and "The Consequence" we play for Julie Kidman. The gameplay for it is different, because now that we have stealth (shoot too give, but a little). These additions do the plot and reveal the history from a different perspective. It is evident that they, the developers tried to listen to player feedback. The third DLC "The Executioner" not the plot, and meaty, bloody entertainment. We play for the Keeper - Catgroove. We destroy the enemies with extreme brutality.

    The Evil Within - it's this squeeze of creativity Sensi Mikami. It is felt that this game did it. Even unused demo for RE4 found their application. References complete: from the first appearance of the possessed to destroy the main guy. And it's not bad. The game is really about survival, but unfortunately it's not horror. The game pumps, and there are scary moments, there are many gallons of blood and dismemberment juicy, the authors often play with reality, but do not take this game as a horror movie. This third-person shooter with elements of survival. The story was interesting, but it was too rough, and a lot of things to thinking the most, besides most of the game we have the bare gameplay mechanics, which, of course, still interesting, but it would be nice to spread the story throughout the game. A revolution in the genre didn't happen, but came out great development. This is the good old Resident Evil, but more psychedelic and bloody. Can't say that TEW is my most favorite game, also is not to say that it is the most terrible of its horror brethren. But I passed it 2 times (second time with DLS) and want to go third, followed by probably still. The game is addictive, makes her return in this terrifying world.    … Expand
  79. thehugo
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    A ideia do game e boa mas falta mais interatividade, os meio zumbi são os mesmos, mas o clima de tensão são bons só espero que no T.E.W. 2 o Shinji Mikami acerte!
  80. KingofallHeroes
    Nov 29, 2017
    9
    Underrated game. Amazing horror experience even if it gets a little shoot em up by the last 3 chapters.

    Also janky controls keep this game from being perfect but still had an unforgettable time playing it.
  81. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    everything that you wanted from resident evil game is right here
    good gameplay really engaging, horror to its rout, crazy and scary villan
    everyone dont listen to peace of **** around here
  82. UnsettledKettle
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    An amazing horror game with great level design and exciting tense game-play. Would've been a 10/10 if the narrative wasn't so deluded however the game-play and sound design were fantastic. This game is a definite buy for survival horror games fans, 9/10.
  83. 75978
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    the game is not without its drawbacks but it is great
    -framework
    +interesting, scary, different.
    advise
  84. l4nok
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    This game it´s the very best work of master Shinji Mikami, so it´s a great terror game.
  85. MahdiAM
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Oh my god!!! i really in love with this game, it was the best third person survival horror game that I've ever play and i play it more than 15 times. Thanks Mikami
  86. PortalToH3LL
    Mar 17, 2019
    8
    honestly one of the best survival horror games i've ever played. if you're into true survival horror, where ammo/supplies are limited, this is a great game for you.
  87. ThePluckyBrit
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This game was my survival horror awakening.

    Prior to playing this game, gaming for scares didn't appeal, I'd tried to play the opening scenes of this game several times, but not being a fan of chainsaws I never really got very far, eventually I decided it was time to man up, and tackle the chainsaw maniac once and for all. I'm glad I did, the experience that followed was one of my    This game was my survival horror awakening.

    Prior to playing this game, gaming for scares didn't appeal, I'd tried to play the opening scenes of this game several times, but not being a fan of chainsaws I never really got very far, eventually I decided it was time to man up, and tackle the chainsaw maniac once and for all.

    I'm glad I did, the experience that followed was one of my favourite gaming experiences of all time, it's not perfect, the controls are a little clunky, the pc port wasn't great on launch, but as it is right now, it's an underated masterpiece.

    A game full of creative environments, with the ability to take you from an asylum to a cornfield with the opening of a door, a truly exception artistic direction, from environment and sound design to animation, everything really is stellar in this experience, it feels old school, but in the best possible way, it's tightly directed and carefully curated, taking you through it's nightmare lands at a brisk pace whilst slowly introducing you to an intriguing slow burning story.

    Special mention goes to the bosses in this game, they are superb and some of my favourite boss encounters to date, tense, scary and although not especially tough to figure out always quite frantic!

    This game really is something special, I urge you to give it a try, if you dare!    … Expand
  88. masterwishx
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    This is very scaring horror game , much better than other horror projects.
    One of my best loving game.
  89. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Очень запутанный сюжет, хоть и сама игра достаточно, как кинематографична, так и хорошо по геймплею
  90. apokalipto
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  91. Stanley96
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Excelente jogo de terror, recomendo a todos q curtem um terror clássico, jogabilidade perfeita
  92. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    A palm sweating experience.

    I finished RE7 not long ago and thought no other horror game could top it, but boy, was I wrong. The Evil Within taps into many emotions. Fear, paranoia, desolation, hopelessness, and more. Although this game is in 3rd person, everything about the atmosphere and environment totally made up for it. The visual effects used to add to the paranoia was nothing I    A palm sweating experience.

    I finished RE7 not long ago and thought no other horror game could top it, but boy, was I wrong. The Evil Within taps into many emotions. Fear, paranoia, desolation, hopelessness, and more. Although this game is in 3rd person, everything about the atmosphere and environment totally made up for it. The visual effects used to add to the paranoia was nothing I have ever experienced in a game. It made you feel like there was no hope of escape from this nightmare. The lighting and structures were made perfectly which added to the fear.

    The save points were done in such a unique way. The nurse inside the mental hospital, Sebastion's journal, the Krimson newspaper, all added so much mystery to the plot. It made me want to continue, just to see what this whole situation is about. This leads into the amazing story telling. The game only gives you bits and pieces of the story. Over the course of the game, you slowly uncover what is really going on. The way it unravelled through flashbacks, and visions was awesome. The characters and dialogues were all amazing. You could see them struggle, as they slowly lose their mind.

    I would have easily given this game a 10, but there were some hiccups when it came to the stealth portion of the game. Sometimes enemies who definitely shouldn't have notice me, would notice me, and walk over. Some of the traps felt unfair, as it was too hidden. Some QTE sequences were too unclear. All of these made some of the deaths feel unfair. But added up, these didn't deter too much from the experience as a whole. The horror experience totally makes up for it.    … Expand
  93. themaxgamer
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Solid Horror Game. Nothing bad to say really, because i really liked basically everything.
  94. Johannes2Torrez
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    apesar de problemas técnicos com a maioria tendo uma correção paupável , THE EVIL WITHIN (2014) traz o clássico sentimento de pavor , angustia , medo , sufoco , calafrios e insegurança da velha guarda de SILENT HILL , FATAL FRAME E RESIDENT EVIL e para minha pessoa já é um clássico! 90 /100
  95. Reasonsz
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    This metascore must be a joke. Even with some problems at launch, it was still this same absolutely amazing unique horror game that it is today. I bet most people who rated it, actually don't like horror games.
  96. Endlessness
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    I'm shocked that this game actually got metascore 68 ? Is this a joke? The Evil Within is modern-day horror masterpiece. I just can't...
  97. Atomic23
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
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  98. superwoman33
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Very edgy but nice graphics, nice worldbuilding and overall amazing experience
  99. Powerstrong
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Would highly recommend buying, i had so much fun with this game, amazing. nice.
  100. falling_the_fal
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    If you wanna spend some time playing great games, this would be it. Very enjoyable experience.
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Awards & Rankings

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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    50
    It seems the developers were not entirely sure what they wanted to achieve and got caught between traditional and innovative approach, properly employing neither. [13/2014, p.56]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 30, 2014
    70
    Borrowing heavily from past survival horror games, The Evil Within still manages to create fear in its players despite some clunkiness. [Dec 2014, p.58]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2014
    82
    As the Japanese survival horror genre goes, The Evil Within feels a bit old fashion but in a good way. It certainly has the potential of becoming a cult classic. [Nov 2014]
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