The Evil Within

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 332 Ratings

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  1. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  2. 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.
  3. Domdom21br
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    esse é um dos jogos de terror que se salvam da grande maioria que são um lixo, parabéns aos envolvidos, conseguiram fazer um otimo game!
  4. houxh
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    The gameplay, the story and the concept are very good and way better than the sequel.
  5. JotahCriticon
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The Evil Within es un videojuego que representa bien lo que significa un survival Horror. Un videojuego que vino a salvar al genero. Después de lo mal que se ha ido convirtiendo otros títulos del genero.
  6. Alvokun
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    I really like this game, as well as the DLCs, though the retail version clearly has a problem with loading times. I died many times when beating the game on the hardest mode, and it was really frustrating to wait 40 seconds to reappear and die again. But beyond that, the story is one of the most intriguing for a horror game and gameplay is rich enough (just a bit orthopedic for certainI really like this game, as well as the DLCs, though the retail version clearly has a problem with loading times. I died many times when beating the game on the hardest mode, and it was really frustrating to wait 40 seconds to reappear and die again. But beyond that, the story is one of the most intriguing for a horror game and gameplay is rich enough (just a bit orthopedic for certain things, but nothing too serious).… Expand
  7. ChoosableOne
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Great survival horror that mixes best of silent hill and resident evil together. Graphics and some fps drops didnt effect me. Only negative side is some damage resist bosses. But altogether, it was great game. Must for SH and RE fans.
  8. Luka2425
    Aug 1, 2015
    8
    The Evil Within may not be the most engaging game or it may not have the best story, but nevertheless it's still a decent game and I did have fun with it. Sure the characters may be a bit bland as well as the story, but those are really the only things I can criticize about this game. The Graphics were good for a last gen game, and the sound was great. The enemies in this game are greatThe Evil Within may not be the most engaging game or it may not have the best story, but nevertheless it's still a decent game and I did have fun with it. Sure the characters may be a bit bland as well as the story, but those are really the only things I can criticize about this game. The Graphics were good for a last gen game, and the sound was great. The enemies in this game are great and provide a distinct challenge each time you face up against them. It's got a great Resident Evil 4 type of vibe and the controls are very similar to Resident Evil 4 as well. In the end, the story and characters could have been better, but if you're a Resident Evil fan, particularly a Resident Evil 4 fan, you will enjoy this game and will sigh a relief to know that the Evil Within brings back true Survival Horror Elements unlike the recent Resident Evil 6. In conclusion, I enjoyed the game and that is why I give it a positive rating!… Expand
  9. MattBrady99
    May 4, 2015
    8
    This game takes limbo and dips it into acid, making it more crazy.

    The Evil Within was the most over hyped horror game of this year, everybody wouldn't stop talking about this game, just like Watch Dogs and Destiny. Then the game started to got negative response from some people when it came out. I got to be honest I didn't know this game existed until my friend brought it up to me and    This game takes limbo and dips it into acid, making it more crazy.

    The Evil Within was the most over hyped horror game of this year, everybody wouldn't stop talking about this game, just like Watch Dogs and Destiny. Then the game started to got negative response from some people when it came out. I got to be honest I didn't know this game existed until my friend brought it up to me and I started to get curious about it so I watched some of the game-play from TheRadBrad and I got a little but interested, now I played and beaten the game I can happily say that I enjoyed this game.

    The game play in this game feels like a good come back to the good all days of survival horror. I always like little details in games and this game has many to share with it's horror parts, like every time I come to a new area I will normally find dead bodies on the ground, bullet holes all over the wall and the sense of me going deeper into limbo and slowing fading away from reality.

    The graphs may look old version and out dated for some people and that's the biggest problem that people had, but I actually thought the old looking graphs fit the game perfectly, because has I said before this game is like a big tribute to classic survival and if the game is going to do that, it's got to look like one.

    The boss fights in the game are challenging to the point were I almost pulled my hair out by the hard boss fights, but the game what's to challenge you and tries not to make it easy and when you do kill the boss you feel a bad-ass and a sense of relief, and I can't fault the game for doing that.

    The main character of the game has to be the most blandest person on the face of earth. He's like the perfect cop that can't get hurt because his the perfect bad-ass kind of person, oh and his only dialogue in the game is, "Hum?" or "What the-", and let's not forget "WOW".

    The dialogue in the game to me could had some re-writes, because most of the character's dialogue is just them reacting to anything with one, two or three words spoken out of them.

    Overall The Evil Within is enjoyable game for me, in my opinion better than Watch Dogs. The game give me good memories of other horror games that truly scared me years ago and I got to give the game that. People may disagree on me about this and that's fine, but don't hate please.    … Expand
  10. OutlawKings
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Писать об игре, ажиотаж вокруг которой не стихал с момента анонса, нелегко. Еще тяжелее судить ее от того, что ожидания одних полностью не оправдались, в то время как другие получили даже больше, чем предполагали, либо не ожидали вовсе. Одно можно сказать точно, дабы избежать повторения того, о чем писали многие авторы — имя Синдзи Миками, речь о его творчестве и самокопировании, а такжеПисать об игре, ажиотаж вокруг которой не стихал с момента анонса, нелегко. Еще тяжелее судить ее от того, что ожидания одних полностью не оправдались, в то время как другие получили даже больше, чем предполагали, либо не ожидали вовсе. Одно можно сказать точно, дабы избежать повторения того, о чем писали многие авторы — имя Синдзи Миками, речь о его творчестве и самокопировании, а также повторении наработок — упоминаться в статье более не будут. Мнение человека, приметившего игру с момента первой презентации, но так или иначе ровным счетом ничего от игры не ожидавшего.

    Знакомство с The Evil Within состоялось с презентации игры на выставке Е3 в 2013 году. Это был единственный проект, на который я обратил внимание за всю выставку. И вот спустя полтора года игра вышла на консолях старого и нового поколения, а также PC. В мою скромную обитель заглянула PS3 версия игры, и оставила чертовски сильные впечатления.
    Объективно судить графическую составляющую, вернувшись на PS3 после некстгена, очень тяжело, еще тяжелее, если проходишь The Last Of Us прямо перед выходом игры, и совсем никак, если графика для вас играет первостепенную роль. Но если вам, как и мне повезло, и в играх вы цените графику далеко не в первую очередь, то проблем быть не должно. Куда важнее дизайн, а уж он-то в игре на очень высоком уровне: мрачные коридоры и туннели, подвалы, больница, старинный храм, крематорий и т.д. Все это, в том или ином виде встречалось нам в играх не раз, но здесь дизайн уровней настолько хорош, что практически каждая локация вызывает исключительно положительные впечатления. Главы в игре приличной продолжительности и, несмотря на это, вряд ли вам повстречается хоть один похожий либо скопированный кусочек локации. Ручная работа ощущается на каждом шагу и, несомненно, порадует тех, кто любит исследовать уровни вдоль и поперек. К тому же в игре действительно много интересных заметок, газетных вырезок, отрывков дневника, а также аудио кассет, которые помогут погрузиться в повествование и лучше понять суть происходящего.
    Сюжет игры поначалу вызывает столько вопросов, что, кажется, ответы на них получить не суждено вовсе. Но ближе к концу второй трети, понимаешь, что это не так, к финалу все более или менее становится понятно и в самом конце догадки частично подтверждаются. Но для того, чтобы описать сюжет одним словом, как нельзя лучше подходит слово кошмар. Просто представьте, что вы попали в худшие кошмары самых больных и умалишенных людей и помножьте на десять, и вы все равно не сможете вообразить, в каких местах вам придется побывать и через что пройти. Одно скажу точно, если вы действительно хотите лучше понять сюжет, собирайте все, что можно собрать и слушайте все диалоги. Это поможет не только лучше погрузиться в атмосферу игры, но и попутно собирать про запас необходимое количество патронов, спичек и зеленого геля.

    Припасов в The Evil Within много не бывает. Каждый раз, когда вам кажется, что патронов с лихвой, вы обманываетесь. Но если приловчиться обезвреживать ловушки, а это на максимально доступном уровне сложности при первом прохождении весьма просто, вдобавок к патронам на огнестрельное оружие у вас всегда будет достаточное количество болтов для арбалета. На протяжении всей игры вы постоянно будете выживать, и этот процесс будет сопровождаться ощущением моральной и психологической давки, настолько у игры гнетущая атмосфера. Обилие насилия, крови, расчлененки и мясных сцен вызывает естественное первобытное отвращение, коего в играх давно не доводилось испытывать. Как survival, игра определенно сильна, напряжение будет сопутствовать вам до самых финальных титров. Что касаемо horror составляющей, то она заметно проседает. Игру с натяжкой можно назвать страшной, хоть в парочке эпизодов и встречается моменты, от которых мурашки по коже, но повторюсь в игре таких сцен очень и очень мало, и наверняка менее впечатлительных игроков они могут не тронуть вовсе.
    В общем и целом игра оставляет очень сильные впечатления. Есть такая тонкая материя как стиль, бывает, что он бьет прямо в точку, совпадает с вашими мыслями, желаниями, идеями и трогает за самые тонкие струны души. Это дело вкуса. Вкусы у всех разные. Именно поэтому одна и та же игра вызывает настолько разные впечатления у такого количества людей. Если вам повезет, и Evil Within сможет коснуться ваших струн, она станет одним из самых ярких игровых впечатлений за последние годы, если же нет, попадет в копилку игр так и не сумевших оправдать возложенные ожидания. Остается надеяться, что вы, как и я, счастливчики из числа первых, и The Evil Within станет кошмаром, из которого вы сумеете выбраться не потеряв рассудок. Быть может те, кому игра не пришлась по вкусу, просто сошли с ума..?

    Хотя, кто из нас может наверняка знать, что он в уме..? Если сейчас я в дурдоме, включите мне снова Clair De Lune, я буду хорошо себя вести.    … Expand
  11. theblackdragon1
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Finally!!! A true survival horror game worth playing. I enjoyed playing the game from start to finish and looking forward to the dlc. It took me around 15 hrs to finish the game and am currently in my third play through. The evil within may not be the best horror survival game out their but it definitely is one of the best ones in years.
  12. dink-buttstinks
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    this game is fantastic! turn off the lights and play it with headphones. if cannabis is legal where you live maybe smoke some of that too. that's what i recommend. scary. fun. enemies are super cool. one of the best games i've played in the last few years.
  13. Spookitus
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    Tired of expendable indie horror titles on PC? Tired of the once and done feel of recent games claiming to be "survival horror"? Want an actual game that requires the use of your brain and attention? Then this is for you.

    The Evil Within is a great example of what Survival Horror games are capable of if given the budget and opportunity of AAA titles. Tango Gameworks and Bethesda have    Tired of expendable indie horror titles on PC? Tired of the once and done feel of recent games claiming to be "survival horror"? Want an actual game that requires the use of your brain and attention? Then this is for you.

    The Evil Within is a great example of what Survival Horror games are capable of if given the budget and opportunity of AAA titles. Tango Gameworks and Bethesda have co-created something close to a modern masterpiece that deserves acclaim. The Evil Within is what every fan of survival horror titles have wanted since the days of yore. Trial and Error style gameplay mixed with stealth and resource management blend well with the atmosphere and story, which may be confusing and seem vague at first, but becomes intricate and intriguing the more you pay attention and think about it. This game is difficult and most certainly not for everyone, but those who give it the time will most likely come to love it.    … Expand
  14. afroafroafro
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Very good game. If you like survival horror, sitting scared in the dark of your room with headphones on, biting on your nails, and jumping everytime someone comes to ask you if you want tea - this is the game for you. This game combines a very good survival game with elements of Resident Evil ( a lot more gun action than Silent Hill ) and of course the always unexpected sudden twist (Very good game. If you like survival horror, sitting scared in the dark of your room with headphones on, biting on your nails, and jumping everytime someone comes to ask you if you want tea - this is the game for you. This game combines a very good survival game with elements of Resident Evil ( a lot more gun action than Silent Hill ) and of course the always unexpected sudden twist ( shoot the switch before being grinded to pieces while sliding down a corridor or the KILLING carousel :) ) Trust me, If you like horror mixed with action you'll like this game a lot. I would give this game a 10 but im hoping that I'll be able to create one that is even better - someday.… Expand
  15. metazima
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    Ordered this game based on all the hype then read some reviews, and promptly got worried it was going to be crap. Requested a refund and while waiting for it to get approved started playing it. Finished it in 5 days and can now confirm it was not at all bad, good actually.

    The bad: The black border top and bottom, what's up with that?! for me that was the most annoying thing, whether    Ordered this game based on all the hype then read some reviews, and promptly got worried it was going to be crap. Requested a refund and while waiting for it to get approved started playing it. Finished it in 5 days and can now confirm it was not at all bad, good actually.

    The bad:

    The black border top and bottom, what's up with that?! for me that was the most annoying thing, whether it was done for an atmosphere or graphics limitations or else, bad idea and I was not impressed!

    The graphics on PS3 is rather dated (The Last of Us or Creed are far superior) however once you get into the gameplay its not much of an issue unless you are truly anal about your fps, polygons etc.

    Some of the dialogue is to say the list cliché and to be honest hilariously stupid.

    Controls, particularly when next to walls are poor. Compared to TLOU or Creed, the Evil is a freaking bull in the china shop, peeking around corners should not be this hard.

    The good:
    Bosses! Most are slightly cliché but so is everything else under the sun. Each had been carefully thought through and I was impressed with the variety, almost every level (15 in total) had a different one.

    The story, although full of terrible dialogue lines, is a solid one with no holes throughout or a silly ending.

    The lack of ammunition does add to suspense and inability of killing some enemies is rather an interesting approach. This is not your usual COD title where killing is the only solution; running is something you need to get used to in Evil.

    Weapons, puzzles, level design, lighting, sounds, music, cut-scenes and general atmosphere are all top notch.

    So all-in-all not a perfect title but very enjoyable never the less.

    Most importantly - be ready to die, a lot! (70 times in my case)    … Expand
  16. archonome
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    I'm not a graphics whore and I don't appreciate how people are too easily influenced by them. However, they definately dissapoint(they dumbed it down on purpose so as to encourage you to buy a PS4 early, IMO).

    Regardless, I have waited and waited for a survival horror game that was made with the 1990s touch with an authentic and genuine feel. This game has it all!! There isn't too much    I'm not a graphics whore and I don't appreciate how people are too easily influenced by them. However, they definately dissapoint(they dumbed it down on purpose so as to encourage you to buy a PS4 early, IMO).

    Regardless, I have waited and waited for a survival horror game that was made with the 1990s touch with an authentic and genuine feel. This game has it all!! There isn't too much shooting where you feel it's an action game and there is alot of atmosphere, yet you feel it was done very artistically.

    I bought it for 70$ and I usually wait for used games so that prices come down but I WANTED TO SUPPORT THIS KIND OF GAME. You can tell it was made for niche audience in mind. There was even a homage to resident evil 1 with the zombie turning his head around in the introductory phase. I'm telling you this to show you that this game is for the thoughtful person that enjoys the little nuances and like to "feel" the game in their head and not just mash buttons. TEW is a game that oozes passion and you can tell it was made with love and has that "japanese" touch.

    For those that say that the acting was mediocre, please go watch a hollywood Movie with Sylvester Stallone or start reading books!!! This was done on PURPOSE. They didn't want to create a movie like The last Of US... Instead they chose VERY few words for the actors and purposely limited their expressions so as to make it more eeerie. THIS is actually something that I appreciated! Unlike American games where you feel you are watching a hollywood movie; in this game, you actually believe you are in some sort of Comic book or mysterious horror plot. You are supposed to USE YOUR IMAGINATION. IF they overdid the acting part, it would come out as cheesy or it might actually limit the fear inside your mind(70% is in your imagination because you fear the unknown).

    Gameplay wise, it is very simple and yet there are very nice combat features but they are not overdone to the point of making this a ridiculous button masher.

    The music, the sound effects, are all well done and the game definately spooks you.

    Also A+++ for the introduction... You just can't beat that, Shinji Mikami really delivers unless you are a YOLO who is born in 1994 who thinks he knows everything about games because you are "top 100 COD player" (lol! You guys focus so much on graphics and explosions that you can't appreciate art).    … Expand
  17. ii_like_bl00d
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    This game is exactly what the fans of Resident Evil 4 have been waiting for. The game shows effectively how you can merge 3 different games (Resident Evil 4's controls, Silent Hill's atmosphere and Dead Space's gore) and still make a game that is unique and a blast to play. The visuals and sound merge very well with amazing work from the voice actors. For Shinji Mikami's return to survivalThis game is exactly what the fans of Resident Evil 4 have been waiting for. The game shows effectively how you can merge 3 different games (Resident Evil 4's controls, Silent Hill's atmosphere and Dead Space's gore) and still make a game that is unique and a blast to play. The visuals and sound merge very well with amazing work from the voice actors. For Shinji Mikami's return to survival horror, the game delivers expectation and more.… Expand
  18. RevoltingMind
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within will give survival horror purists a rare contemporary pleasure fix. But be warned: if you prize smooth, silky action above all else, it will drive you insane.
  19. motta88
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is a varied, deep, challenging and long game. Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks scare us, they mix puzzles and third person shooting in a reborn survival horror that is visually poor. The Keeper, the Alpha mastodon and other ugly deformed will make you have nightmares.
  20. AK47-85
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is a varied, deep, challenging and long game. Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks scare us, they mix puzzles and third person shooting in a reborn survival horror that is visually poor. The Keeper, the Alpha mastodon and other ugly deformed will make you have nightmares.
  21. don-G
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is a varied, deep, challenging and long game. Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks scare us, they mix puzzles and third person shooting in a reborn survival horror that is visually poor. The Keeper, the Alpha mastodon and other ugly deformed will make you have nightmares.
  22. Darkknight88
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Amazing game the graphics is not that bad i really liked the shadows and lightning details the horrific enemies the story is a bit cofusing but it needs more than one walkthrough to get along with it
  23. BAN_KAI
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    this game is not flawless and it is not shinji's best work but it is still amazing game i loved the environment design and difficulty of this game you realy should be smart enough and survivalist to survive this game great pick and worth my cash
  24. slim1985
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    it may not be the best game out their but it the survival/horror return in the hand of it father shinji mikami this game have a great atmosphere and require skills to survive bringing back the old school survival horror style "less resources, Puzzles, etc"this game is a must for survival/horror fans
  25. Johangir
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    its a good time for the AAA survival horror genre. terrifying ambience, really tough gameplay (in the Dark Souls style of natural difficulty, not scripted trial-and-error), and the graphics are also pretty good. horror or not, Shinji Mikami's games are always a blast to play through, and this is no exception

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