The Evil Within

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1960 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,417 out of 1960
  2. Mixed: 255 out of 1960
  3. Negative: 288 out of 1960
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  1. Dunge
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This game is god damn awesome. I'm at chapter 7 now and everything's been perfect up to now. Among the best visuals out there, perfect for testing my GTX 970 :). I don't understand people, how could this get a 54% userscore? Sure there was the 30fps lock/letterbox problem, but the patch fixed that in the first week, get over it. This site is filled with angry kids who don't have toThis game is god damn awesome. I'm at chapter 7 now and everything's been perfect up to now. Among the best visuals out there, perfect for testing my GTX 970 :). I don't understand people, how could this get a 54% userscore? Sure there was the 30fps lock/letterbox problem, but the patch fixed that in the first week, get over it. This site is filled with angry kids who don't have to hardware to play correctly and then whine it's the game fault.… Expand
  2. slutrag
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    after the fixes this game is incredible... a true successor to Silent Hill IMO... some epic, beautiful moments, have been waiting for a game like this since Silent Hill 4... dont miss this one.
  3. Adel2Mass
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    The game's been really underestimated..
    Good graphics: Check!
    Good story that goes along with the gameplay: Check!
    Good gameplay: Check!
    Scary atmosphere: Check!
  4. partyintheback
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Simply outstanding in every single way. Tense, horrific, survival horror in detailed and gorgeous environments. Mikami has delivered the best survival horror game of its kind in recent memory.
  5. 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
  6. pristiq
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    dont know why you all cry about the game running poorly.. for me it runs perfectly, no clunky controles, no bad framerate.. (300fps here). learn to set up your computer properly.
    and for people complaining about that its not scary, might be cause you dont play it in the proper settings, this is meant to be enjoyed like a horror movie, hence the black bars and movie grain effect. you need    dont know why you all cry about the game running poorly.. for me it runs perfectly, no clunky controles, no bad framerate.. (300fps here). learn to set up your computer properly.
    and for people complaining about that its not scary, might be cause you dont play it in the proper settings, this is meant to be enjoyed like a horror movie, hence the black bars and movie grain effect. you need to sit alone in the dark, with headphones on while playing. and if for thoes who says the story is bad, is cause they are too stupid too understand all the little hints, and the way it is supposed to play out.

    btw reviews based on technical issues, is just like pissing your pants when its cold. get a better comp or buy a console and stop whining.

    10/10.    … Expand
  7. 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!!
  8. reddog8
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    I thought the control was actually good and the graphics, game play, story is really good. And the 30 fps lock shows that some pc gamers should spend a month with a rotten potato laptop.
  9. Ninja7Everin
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I've played quite a few survival horror games in the past but none compare to this. Forget Resident Evil and everything therein. This game has lots of blood and gore, lots of pretty scary situations, and most of all, its combat qualities, different paths to create your own attack scenarios which require stealth and timing, and like other survival horror games, use of items require tact andI've played quite a few survival horror games in the past but none compare to this. Forget Resident Evil and everything therein. This game has lots of blood and gore, lots of pretty scary situations, and most of all, its combat qualities, different paths to create your own attack scenarios which require stealth and timing, and like other survival horror games, use of items require tact and precision or you're toast. The lighting is superb, the atmosphere is perfect for its genre, the characters are more intriguing than usual, and overall its just downright addictive! If you enjoyed the Outlast series, let me introduce its king. This game is a testament to survival horror, and quite possibly the best that has ever been made. OUTSTANDING!!… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. Deni1985
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Some people can't go a day without whining about something and so here you see all the negative comments about this great new game. I've been looking forward to this game forever and so far the only thing I'm disappointed in is that it's game length is only around 20 hours. I don't care if some consider it a bad port, or the graphics might not be the best of 2014. It's a fun game to playSome people can't go a day without whining about something and so here you see all the negative comments about this great new game. I've been looking forward to this game forever and so far the only thing I'm disappointed in is that it's game length is only around 20 hours. I don't care if some consider it a bad port, or the graphics might not be the best of 2014. It's a fun game to play if you like survival/horror.

    I'm adding "The Evil Within" to my favorite games list: Resident Evil franchise (RE4 best, Op Raccoon City worst). GTA (All of them, been playing since GTA 1). Dues Ex: Human Revolution. Max Payne (All of them). Metro 2033 and Last Light were amazing. Silent Hill series (gameplay good, dialogue makes me want to go to sleep or hit myself just out of boredom). LA Noire. The last few Sherlock Holmes. SP: Stick of Truth. Sleeping Dogs. Call of Duty (I like them, but there's too much of them).

    Never got into Wolfenstein, Rising Dead, Walking Dead, ____fill in the blank ____ Dead, Most recent disappointment was Watch Dogs which was a barf, it was so cheesy and repetitive, and had a bunch of unnecessary cursing just to create a MATURE GAME feel to it, because the story was far from realistic or mature, it was garbage, I quit 3rd of the way into it.

    The Evil Within isn't a revolutionary game, but if you like my list of best games you will also like this one. My point is, despite all the reasons why people give this game a zero, at least it's better than 90% of all the other garbage that the gaming industry keeps pumping out.

    The Evil Within doesn't have any wizards or trolls, it's not based in the 1600's, it's not in the future where you have fancy laser guns and you shoot at rocket ships. You can't jump 100 feet or walk up walls of a bulding. It's just a fun zombie 3rd person shooter survival/horror game which borrows from RE and Silent Hill, and has just the right amount of stealth vs. run and gun. I can't really ask for more.    … Expand
  13. chriscox
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Very impressed with this game so far. Very throwback to the golden years of survival horror (resi 1, silent hill 1/2, Dino Crisis 1). With a Great mix of sneaking and combat, there is a limited amount of supplies that i love in games as i like rationing my ammo in games.

    The Graphics are fine to me and run mostly at the designed 30fps and have no issues with this and i feel the black    Very impressed with this game so far. Very throwback to the golden years of survival horror (resi 1, silent hill 1/2, Dino Crisis 1). With a Great mix of sneaking and combat, there is a limited amount of supplies that i love in games as i like rationing my ammo in games.

    The Graphics are fine to me and run mostly at the designed 30fps and have no issues with this and i feel the black borders and 2.35:1 aspect ratio is a bold and daring way to go. But i think it pays off in the overall feel of the game.

    The atmosphere is great and the enemies are also very well done along with there AI. I would say this game broke my expectations as a survival horror work of art. Difficulty is as to be expected but its not frustratingly difficult and havent been stuck for too long at any part in the game.

    Got to give this game a solid 10 as i love the classic survival feel and havent played a game quite as good since Code Veronica back on the Dreamcast.    … Expand
  14. Eighteen88
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Love this 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. Rig: Phenom 2 x6 1090t - SapphireLove this 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. Rig: Phenom 2 x6 1090t - Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X - 8gb Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz.… Expand
  15. Raimana
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    This is definitely one of the best survival horror, assuming you are NOT: - ignoring the system requirements.
    - playing on "casual" difficulty (why would you do that?).
    - following a walkthrough to the letter. I guess 70% of the people scoring it a zero because of the performance - or this being a bad port - didn't bother checking the system requirements before buying the game and the    This is definitely one of the best survival horror, assuming you are NOT: - ignoring the system requirements.
    - playing on "casual" difficulty (why would you do that?).
    - following a walkthrough to the letter.

    I guess 70% of the people scoring it a zero because of the performance - or this being a bad port - didn't bother checking the system requirements before buying the game and the remaining 30% have no clue about their system specs and/or probably don't know how to check this lol...

    Of course there are a few things that irritates me, i.e. can't bind middle mouse click to anything, the story seems a bit incomplete and not sufficiently elaborated and finally the resource hog that the ID Tech 5 engine is - is it really worth it?

    PS: I'd honestly give it an 8/10 but I had to give it a 10 in order to offset with people scoring it an unjustified zero (seriously it's not that bad).    … Expand
  16. nick1dupuis
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    I just finished evil within putting 15 hours into it. It is truly one of the best survival horror games I have ever played in my life. I bought this and shadow of mordor recently and this beats it in every single way.
  17. 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!
  18. LifeHistory
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    This is the most underrated game of all time period!

    This is how you make a horror game not crap like Outlast. This game how a survivor horror should be and its the game that brought me back to the real old school surviving like the old Resident Evil games yet in a modern way. It did a great job from almost every direction, like the level design, atmosphere, graphics, sounds,    This is the most underrated game of all time period!

    This is how you make a horror game not crap like Outlast. This game how a survivor horror should be and its the game that brought me back to the real old school surviving like the old Resident Evil games yet in a modern way.

    It did a great job from almost every direction, like the level design, atmosphere, graphics, sounds, weapons, upgrade system, difficulty and a great story. What more would you ask for?

    Best horror game I've played since R.E 1 2 3 and Dead space 1 and 2.    … Expand
  19. sumbodyshero
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Playing PC version without a single issue. Masterpiece. Just set it to 30 fps so that it doesn't look like a Unity engine tech demo.
  20. 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.
  21. 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...
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. l4nok
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    This game it´s the very best work of master Shinji Mikami, so it´s a great terror game.
  27. 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
  28. masterwishx
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    This is very scaring horror game , much better than other horror projects.
    One of my best loving game.
  29. 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!
  30. Coldtea20
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    masterpiece 10/10 .
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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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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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