The Evil Within 2

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  1. YASIFAIZI
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    this game is big improvement about anything
    the graphic are amazing, game-play improves very well, great story, awesome characters, challenging boss fights and many more
    i highly recommend this game to buy it
  2. Drive637
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    That's a very good second entrance from Tango we got here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This game doesn't revolutionize anything but the execution of its mechanics is indubitably qualitative. We get to delve into a hellacious story with many strong points one should definitely consider experiencing. Do not expect this game to turn your blood into ice like Outlast or Amnesia because it's not as terrifying (neither was the first game btw) but do expect however a wacko journey that will have you venture into a twisted and impressively well rendered mad world where rationalism seems to be an intruder. A really good experience. If you loved the first iteration of the series and are fond of singular survival-horror experiences, you definitely should consider giving TEW 2 a try.    … Expand
  3. work_hard
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    um dos melhores jogos de survivor horror na minha opinião, referente ao primeiro jogo ele foi muito melhorado e teve adições excelente como fazer munições , o mundo não tão linear quando ao seu antecessor e inimigos memoráveis. the evil within 2 eu super recomendo para quem gosta de survivor horror, vida longa a essa franquia.
  4. Poonishar
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    Really good game, I was slightly worried when I saw the critics meta score yesterday as I loved the first game and love this kind of genre in general. Firstly, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous! A few critics had commented that the graphics had regressed in some way, but I have absolutely no idea what they're on about, the graphics are seriously great. As for the gameplay, it's bags ofReally good game, I was slightly worried when I saw the critics meta score yesterday as I loved the first game and love this kind of genre in general. Firstly, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous! A few critics had commented that the graphics had regressed in some way, but I have absolutely no idea what they're on about, the graphics are seriously great. As for the gameplay, it's bags of fun, it's like a combination of the first evil within with silent hill 2 and also the last of us (in terms of stealthing about a semi-open world scavenging for decent loot and either sneaking past enemies or taking them on) the atmosphere is very tense in a fun way, much like resident evil 7 in that sense, it's tense... but not that paralysing dread that you get from the first game, which isn't a bad thing in this game, it's just different (but still good). The atmosphere also loosens up just slightly when you explore around which is cool so you can look around without crapping your pants, but they do a good job of building up to the next inevitable big horror moment, and also jump scares will get you at irregular intervals, which are pretty well done. Really good game and looking forward to getting back on it later on. An absolute must play for horror fans.… Expand
  5. ps4lover
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Wow, this game is amazing and incredible horror game ever i playing.. graphic is great, gameplay is great and fun with stealth to kill enemies.. story is interesting between Seb, Lily, Juli and other characters.. crafting weapons is fun.
  6. hamoonbeigi
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Really good game, I was slightly worried when I saw the critics meta score yesterday as I loved the first game, The Evil Within 2 is a slightly above average horror game with pretty looking graphics
  7. Luiso39
    Feb 15, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, graphics are not the strong of this game, but the score is amazing, it takes the game on a hole new level. One of the best survival horror games out there
  8. Kaelor
    Jul 29, 2018
    9
    Great atmosphere, feels more like open world than first game. Characters are well designed, theonly lack is horror factors reducing in late game but still recommend anyone who is interested in this type of games.
  9. Bitek
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Awesome. if you enjoy survival horror games like Resident Evil and Dead Space this is the game for you. I suggest to play this game the proper way aka right all the way on survival difficulty. I also suggest to invest into good pair of headphones to get best immersion into this game. Myself I've been playing this game on cinematic mode through PSVR. Playing this game on big screen withAwesome. if you enjoy survival horror games like Resident Evil and Dead Space this is the game for you. I suggest to play this game the proper way aka right all the way on survival difficulty. I also suggest to invest into good pair of headphones to get best immersion into this game. Myself I've been playing this game on cinematic mode through PSVR. Playing this game on big screen with surround sound headphones is a special experience ! I cannot wait for Resident Evil 2 coming out next year !… Expand
  10. chr1so
    Jan 20, 2018
    8
    A decent survival horror game. Bit of a mix of Resident Evil, Silent Hill & The Last of Us but not quite as good as any of them. Considering the first game was so bad I gave up after 2 levels, this is a big improvement. The graphics are excellent & atmosphere is dark and foreboding, I just feel they could've done more with the story. Still, some really good, tripped out moments.A decent survival horror game. Bit of a mix of Resident Evil, Silent Hill & The Last of Us but not quite as good as any of them. Considering the first game was so bad I gave up after 2 levels, this is a big improvement. The graphics are excellent & atmosphere is dark and foreboding, I just feel they could've done more with the story. Still, some really good, tripped out moments.
    Definitely worth playing    … Expand
  11. Chris21
    Mar 6, 2020
    9
    I wasn't expecting much from this game but it turned out to be great. Improves a lot from the first game though it does lose some of the horror feel that the first one had. Some what of a decent some with good graphics. Some open world parts that I was not expecting. Hopefully they will make a tgrid one some time in the near future.
  12. Erjon
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    it goes in such a different direction than the first one but does everything better. if the first one felt like some modern resident evil this one feels more as a modern silent hill. excellent graphics, good story and survival horror mixed with bethesda elements gameplay. a breathtaking experience.
  13. lyricalgenius
    May 30, 2019
    10
    What a great game. Felt like playing a game that was similar to the movies The Matrix and Inception.
  14. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    I didn't like the ''open hub world'' style, i like it more linear, but everything else is just perfect with this game. It has a lots of scary stuff, especially as you go to the ending. I hope we will get part 3.
  15. Gremioheart
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    After enjoying the 1st game in the series so much I was excited to play this second installment, and I wasn't disappointed.
    The game improves on the first in almost every way.
    The difficulty has been knocked down a fair bit but more in the sense that when you die you feel like it was down to you and not the game cheating you like before. The graphics are much improved on the original    After enjoying the 1st game in the series so much I was excited to play this second installment, and I wasn't disappointed.
    The game improves on the first in almost every way.
    The difficulty has been knocked down a fair bit but more in the sense that when you die you feel like it was down to you and not the game cheating you like before.
    The graphics are much improved on the original and the game has a good soundtrack with decent effects.
    The enemy intelligence is improved and while the variety is slim there are some nice surprises every now and again.
    The plot line is decent, what you'd expect from this type of game, but it is nice to witness Sebastian's story unfurl and conclude, or so we assume.
    There are some interesting boss fights which will challenge you, however, the puzzle element of the game is all but gone.
    With the original being very linear, it was nice to see the developers go for a more open world feel here and it is fun to explore the various areas of the town as you go through the game.
    Some replay value in the New Game Plus mode that unlocks new things for you to try.
    Only complaints are the stealth controls, they are a bit 50/50 and sometimes you can't pull off a move as you'd wish for some unknown reason, and the cost of some of the upgrades on the Green Gel trees.
    Other than that, a great game and a great installment. Took about 18 hours to complete, roughly an hour a chapter broken down.    … Expand
  16. Bravo_blackadde
    Feb 24, 2018
    9
    At first, I thought the game was way harder than the original. That is until I purchased a few useful stealth skills. Then the game really opened up. It is structurally different to the original with plenty of vast open areas to explore and bosses that you are hunting down. I wouldn’t say the game was scary, resident evil 6 provided more jumps. However the weapon variety, action, green gooAt first, I thought the game was way harder than the original. That is until I purchased a few useful stealth skills. Then the game really opened up. It is structurally different to the original with plenty of vast open areas to explore and bosses that you are hunting down. I wouldn’t say the game was scary, resident evil 6 provided more jumps. However the weapon variety, action, green goo upgrade trees and multiple paths/environmental weapons made this a none issue for me. I throughly enjoyed my experience from start to finish and hope that they bring out a 3rd ! Thank you.… Expand
  17. mikepatyaev
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak throughYou are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive?… Expand
  18. EddieMaiden
    Jan 31, 2019
    8
    This is a more cinematic experience unlike its predecessor.

    Its original director is not part of this release, you can tell just by playing the first episode because its vibe feels American. The game is quite repetitive and has very limited enemy designs. A normal enemy on the game is re-used in a boss fight. Various boss fights from the previous game are also re-used on this one.    This is a more cinematic experience unlike its predecessor.

    Its original director is not part of this release, you can tell just by playing the first episode because its vibe feels American.

    The game is quite repetitive and has very limited enemy designs.
    A normal enemy on the game is re-used in a boss fight.
    Various boss fights from the previous game are also re-used on this one.
    This is very lazy.
    The game also plays a lot with nostalgia as it emphasizes all the events of the previous game and boss fights.

    I highly recommend playing the first installment before this, you will enjoy it more and its better to my liking.

    The story of Castellano's Daughter and Wife is pretty sweet and emotional, and that is what stands out in this installment over the previous one, its the emotional and cinematic parts of the game.

    This song pretty much explains everything:
    Making Your Way Home - The Evil Within 2 OST
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXk-OE55pgw

    It was a great sequel and i really do hope to see more in the future as i love the survival horror genre.

    Play the **** out of this game and try to ignore it's tedious repetition moments.    … Expand
  19. Berrlett
    Jun 11, 2018
    8
    I like the upgrade Management of weapons and Sebastian himself, the game is visually stunning the story is ok but the horror is not as tense as in the first one I thought. Very good survival horror still.
  20. AmrKassem
    Nov 24, 2017
    9
    I liked the first one, but I loved this one. Everything is better; story, graphics, voice acting and gameplay. It's a lot of fun. I strongly recommend it.
  21. Huikk4poks
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    You have to give this game a shot, honestly The Evil Within 2 is a strong GOTY for me. Lots of improvements from the first one with a good story, good characters and improved combat. THIS iS SURVIVAL HORROR so if you don't know how to safe ammo game will punish you for that. Headsets on! lights out! enjoy.
  22. CoreGamer1408
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    This and the first game are not well crafted physcological horror. Yes they have the cool Alan Wake/ Silent Hill vibe, but both are about as unscary as Resident Evil 4-6. Compared to the first game screen optimzation and fps performance is very much improved.

    The gameplay is smoother and more responsive. No longer a linear experience so the pacing and flow of the story does kind of    This and the first game are not well crafted physcological horror. Yes they have the cool Alan Wake/ Silent Hill vibe, but both are about as unscary as Resident Evil 4-6. Compared to the first game screen optimzation and fps performance is very much improved.

    The gameplay is smoother and more responsive. No longer a linear experience so the pacing and flow of the story does kind of suffer when free roaming the levels. A lot more stealth orientated and next to no enviromental challanges. The crafting is still kind of basic, but not as basic as the first game.

    Not really feeling that high octane death trap dungeon experience this time around. I had more fun with the first game, because it was more linear action packed focused. Then again I do like it when creators don't just copy/paste the same game over and over again. So yeah a nice new stealthier feel to the Evil Within IP.    … Expand
  23. RangersID
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    Absolutely love the game, the story is great and the gameplay is amazing. The game is more survival than horror, but that doesn't mean you will not get scared and **** your pants in some situations. I recommend playing the game on nightmare difficulty or survival at least to get the best of the game. Go around the map and discover the area and don't rush the story. If you love Metal gearAbsolutely love the game, the story is great and the gameplay is amazing. The game is more survival than horror, but that doesn't mean you will not get scared and **** your pants in some situations. I recommend playing the game on nightmare difficulty or survival at least to get the best of the game. Go around the map and discover the area and don't rush the story. If you love Metal gear and Resident evil, you will absolutely love this one as it feels a good mixture of both. I only which if the game was more horrifying, but still the game is amazing and I am in my second playthrough right now (New game +)… Expand
  24. muhammadfikrey
    Oct 19, 2017
    8
    The first ''Evil within'' was a very disappointed game for me ,I'm a huge fan of Shinji Mikami's franchise Resident evil so i was waiting for same success but that didn't happen it was incomplete game for me, the graphics , the game-play, controls, even the storytelling wasn't clear , but in the evil within 2 we got a huge improvement in all these sections ,i felt so comfortable and joyfulThe first ''Evil within'' was a very disappointed game for me ,I'm a huge fan of Shinji Mikami's franchise Resident evil so i was waiting for same success but that didn't happen it was incomplete game for me, the graphics , the game-play, controls, even the storytelling wasn't clear , but in the evil within 2 we got a huge improvement in all these sections ,i felt so comfortable and joyful with the new game play stuff, the cut scenes and the story line was so good , the characters was alive and more interesting, the environment was catchy and scary, the sound effects was really cool and the game for me its a mix of all real survival horror classic games that we all love such as silent hill and resident evil and that is not easy thing to do in one game, that was the good side because it was a little things i also dislike in this equal such as the dialog and some problems in the game play, also i was expected more improvement for the graphics , but overall its a great game and this is a very right direction for it , now i can tell that i'm a fan of ''The Evil Within'' and waiting for the next squeal .… Expand
  25. sennaayton
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    it is called game. We missed this taste. There is not much artistic production in this quality. I hope we will see more of these games. thanks to the producer.
  26. kinglurian
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, the begginning is a little slower, but as you keep playing the game, he just become better and better. The history complete the story from the first game and end the journey of Sebastian Castellanos.

    Give a chance to the game guys, i want a sequel.
  27. heartworm
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    The Evil Within 2 is a great game and in my opinion a lot of replayability. Now, this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws, it does. However, they are minor when you consider the entire body of work.

    First off, you can tell a lot of work went into this game. The environments alone should be enough to convince you of that. The upgrading system is good but I believe could've been a bit    The Evil Within 2 is a great game and in my opinion a lot of replayability. Now, this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws, it does. However, they are minor when you consider the entire body of work.

    First off, you can tell a lot of work went into this game. The environments alone should be enough to convince you of that. The upgrading system is good but I believe could've been a bit better. For instance, if I have upgraded a lot of my abilities and I am left with 2000 green gel, there's not much I can do with it. Perhaps it would've been better to add something to trade in your gel for items you can craft ammo with. I felt like way too often I was left with additional gel I just had to sit on until I got more to do something useful. The boss battles are challenging and took multiple tries on Survival difficulty. Many times I was dealing with very low ammo. The open world environment I felt was an amazing touch. I loved exploring all of the nooks and crannies. I wish there would've been more houses and buildings to explore though. I loved the flashback scenes to Beacon and watching Sebastian trying to relive those moments -- especially when it was unexpected when you're just exploring a random house. The story was above average but could've been developer better. For instance, we still don't know who Stefano really is and why he was in STEM in the first place. We don't really know what events led to Lily's disappearance either. I felt like Stefano and Father Theodore were good villains but I would've like to know more about them. I thought the guns were awesome. I would've liked to have more throwables like grenades, molotovs, etc. I felt the end scene where you play Kidman the game turns into an action game which made me sad. It's not a huge deal, but the game could've been much better without it. The only real criticism here is that there wasn't more of it. More story, more houses to explore, more weapons, more items.

    At any rate, I am looking for to The Evil Within 3.    … Expand
  28. mordenk
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Very good sequel that improves in all aspects compared to the first. I also got a good grasp of the story even if I never played the first one's DLCs, it wraps up nicely and serves as a cool conclusion. Unluckily this game is going to be undoubtedly underrated, and it makes me a bit sad that many people are going to miss this.
  29. Paulo969
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Adorei o primeiro e este é diferente em muitos aspectos (director diferente) mas uma experiencia terrorifica incrivel, com um "sabor" a the last of us mas numa ambientaçao magistral. Melhor jogo de terror desde ha muito tempo. Simplesmente obrigatorio.
  30. kibowman
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    If you have played the first game, this game is a huge improvement over the predecessor. Sebastian has more depth as a character this time around. The semi-open world gameplay is a welcome. The game has all the scares and suspense done right. And of course the storytelling is better this time around.
  31. family465
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    One of the better horror games I have played in years! And although maybe it wasn't "scary", it definitely kept me on my toes and always made interested in what happens next. If you love a really good story or loved Resident Evil 4, BUY THIS GAME!
  32. balding
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    Mejora en su jugabilidad todo respecto a su predecesor. El control resulta mucho más fluido y satisfactorio y las distintas mecánicas se sienten mucho más sólidas. La inclusión de la mesas de trabajo como ocurre en The Last of Us le aporta un gran peso a las habitaciones seguras, algo vital en el género. A ello hay que añadirle la inclusión del mapeado de libre exploración que está muyMejora en su jugabilidad todo respecto a su predecesor. El control resulta mucho más fluido y satisfactorio y las distintas mecánicas se sienten mucho más sólidas. La inclusión de la mesas de trabajo como ocurre en The Last of Us le aporta un gran peso a las habitaciones seguras, algo vital en el género. A ello hay que añadirle la inclusión del mapeado de libre exploración que está muy bien trabajado, con misiones que merece la pena hacer y aportan argumentalmente.

    En su narrativa se siente más directo y conciso. Eso quizás hace que su guión principal sea más sencillo, pero se desarrolla mejor que el primero donde realmente no sabías nada, ibas avanzando a ciegas por los niveles. El punto más flojo en este aspecto son sus personajes. De sus principales vuelve la enigmática Julie Kidman, que resulta la más interesante de todos. El resto son cumplidores,

    En general, un buen Survival que el que sea fan de clásicos como Resident Evil 4 y Silent Hill no debe dejar pasar

    NOTA: 8/10 (Bueno)    … Expand
  33. Cieloazure
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    EW2 does what game should do and suck you in, I had so much fun playing this that I did most of the side quests. I know that the Major Game reviews aren't raving reviews, but this is definitely the exemption. The game takes two steps forward at the price of leaving something behind. Gameplay and graphics are very good that it adds to refinement of the game. If you played the first game andEW2 does what game should do and suck you in, I had so much fun playing this that I did most of the side quests. I know that the Major Game reviews aren't raving reviews, but this is definitely the exemption. The game takes two steps forward at the price of leaving something behind. Gameplay and graphics are very good that it adds to refinement of the game. If you played the first game and then play the sequel you wouldn't lose a step. The game does lose something and that is story and suspense, I felt it took a step back in favor for the setting of the game(more action). I didn't have problem with it (I get it they want more Western games to play this).
    Graphics 8.8
    Gameplay 8.7
    Music/Sound 8.6
    Story 8.2
    Playability (play again) 7.8
    Overall I would give this game a 8.5/10    … Expand
  34. HeavyMetalSloth
    Dec 16, 2018
    8
    I liked this game better than the first one. I played on casual difficulty because of the amount of times i died in the last game on survival difficulty. The graphics are a lot better, but Sebastian's dialogue in this game is real cheesy, but for me it was kind of funny and it worked for me. I also liked how he would talk to himself every now and then. Also upgrading Sebastian and hisI liked this game better than the first one. I played on casual difficulty because of the amount of times i died in the last game on survival difficulty. The graphics are a lot better, but Sebastian's dialogue in this game is real cheesy, but for me it was kind of funny and it worked for me. I also liked how he would talk to himself every now and then. Also upgrading Sebastian and his weapons/crafting is better in this game as its more organized and has a better interface. The first game was far more of a dark horror experience where as this one was more of a lighter dark horror experience. Kind of hard to explain, but it was good to me. The only thing i didn't like about this game was the camera angles, but i got used to that over time. Other than that there were several heart pounding moments, a lot of tension and paranoia. If they come out with another Evil Within game i will probably consider buying it.… Expand
  35. OperationGames
    May 15, 2018
    8
    I played the first game and i was hoping that this one was going to be better, but for my surprise i still prefer the first one. Anyway is a good game that i would like that it have more terror if they do another sequel.
  36. PaupiTLD
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego! lo juegos de terror de ahora no dan tanto tiempo como antes , esta es una excepción, recomendable!
  37. ManChile
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    One of the most perfect examples of modern survival horror, The Evil Within 2 is a game no horror fan should miss. With great pacing and a very satisfying upgrade system, it's the most fun I've had since Resident Evil 4. My only gripe would be that the game lacks some of the charm and atmosphere that the first Evil Within had.
  38. Videogame21
    Aug 23, 2018
    8
    I’ve played this game for about 15 hours and I’m not even halfway done. This game is dope, the enemies are diverse and different. The bosses are fun, and it’s a good horror game too, especially one enemy in particular. The weapons are fun to use, the game is violent and over the top and that’s all i want from these types of games, I’m looking forward to another ten or more hours in union!I’ve played this game for about 15 hours and I’m not even halfway done. This game is dope, the enemies are diverse and different. The bosses are fun, and it’s a good horror game too, especially one enemy in particular. The weapons are fun to use, the game is violent and over the top and that’s all i want from these types of games, I’m looking forward to another ten or more hours in union!
  39. nekusakuraba
    Aug 26, 2018
    8
    I'll start this review by saying I LOVE survival horror games, and while not a flawless game, Evil Within 2 is absolutely no exception.
    EW2 takes a huge departure from the first installment and trades the traditional survival horror setup for the more modern sandbox style, and has added a stealth element that adds a plethora of new ways to handle situations besides run or gun. Out of    I'll start this review by saying I LOVE survival horror games, and while not a flawless game, Evil Within 2 is absolutely no exception.
    EW2 takes a huge departure from the first installment and trades the traditional survival horror setup for the more modern sandbox style, and has added a stealth element that adds a plethora of new ways to handle situations besides run or gun. Out of ammo? pick up a bottle and throw it in earshot of a zombie, sneak behind it and enjoy one of the multiple (and awesome) instant kill sequences. Don't want to fight? Hide in the brush or walk quietly against a wall, but be careful to move slowly or the enemies will hear you. These features are in no way groundbreaking, but add a level of tension that you really can't get without it.
    EW2 keeps the level up system with the green gel from EW, and lets you choose which attributes and abilities Sebastian will "level up". While I like this system, their is definitely an imbalance between stealth and combat. I prefer stealth, but when it comes to a boss, you need to have some combat and if you aren't prepared, could end up fighting a boss with a hunting knife.
    Combat is the same as the original for the most part. Lots of weapons, a crafting system for items and weapons (also a bit unbalanced) and of course the signature crossbow is back!
    The last thing I'll talk about is the fear factor. I've played the first EW, all the silent hills, and resident evil and this game is HANDS DOWN the scariest thing I've played. The bosses are terrifying and the plot is super tense.
    The biggest complaint I've seen with this game is the ammo conservation. There was only one instance in the game where I ran out of ammo, and was immediately restocked after a few minutes of sneaking. While the stealth is great, it dampens the traditional stress of ammo conservation.
    If you are looking for the same experience you had in the first installment, omit this title. But for those who are open minded, it's a must play for any survival horror junkie.    … Expand
  40. fishbone76
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    Not as good as the first part in every aspect that The Evil Within 1 made it a thrilling horror survival that kept you on the edge during most of the gameplay.
  41. Onask
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Si bien no he jugado la primera entrega (aunque ahora lo haré) porque no me atrae mucho, el conjunto de The Evil Within 2 me parece mucho más compacto y conciso.

    Nos encontramos ante un sólido survival horror que por lo que tengo entendido es bastante mejor que su primera entrega. Tiene bastantes apartados interesantes así como una duración bastante bien medida. Los personajes están    Si bien no he jugado la primera entrega (aunque ahora lo haré) porque no me atrae mucho, el conjunto de The Evil Within 2 me parece mucho más compacto y conciso.

    Nos encontramos ante un sólido survival horror que por lo que tengo entendido es bastante mejor que su primera entrega. Tiene bastantes apartados interesantes así como una duración bastante bien medida.

    Los personajes están bien pero juegan bastante sobre seguro funcionando como deben. El diseño de las criaturas es brutal y encontramos enemigos que de verdad dan mal rollo y ganas de salir corriendo antes que enfrentarse a ellos.

    En defnitiva un buen juego de survival horror que tiene su propio toque personal con esos escenarios esta vez semiabiertos en algunos tramos que incitan a una mayor exploración y un personaje principal (Sebastián Castellanos) que está a la altura.

    Recomendado.    … Expand
  42. nnevill
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Played in 2020 and it is still very good.
    It's not so mysterious as first part but still keeps player nervous through all walkthrough.
    Graphics is not so perfect as in RE3 Remake but still good. Story is a bit predictable but much more cinematic as in the first part.

    Of course there are some drawbacks but even they impacts on atmosphere.
  43. mushymesh
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    The must-play game in the survival horror genre, which is rare nowadays. Hope there's a third part coming.
  44. mlevyholden
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    Great single player 3rd person action/horror game.. i usually don´t care for open world games, but this one strikes a good balance between open world and linear levels. If you like games like Resident Evil 2 remake or The Last of US, you are going to enjoy this game, it falls right between the two of them. Some people complain because of that, but what is wrong in getting a game that wantsGreat single player 3rd person action/horror game.. i usually don´t care for open world games, but this one strikes a good balance between open world and linear levels. If you like games like Resident Evil 2 remake or The Last of US, you are going to enjoy this game, it falls right between the two of them. Some people complain because of that, but what is wrong in getting a game that wants to emulate two of the best games ever (Resident Evil and the Last of Us)... The other good thing about this game NO MICROTRANSACTIONS. And for all the people that played the Evil Within 1 and didn´t care much for it, give this sequel a chance I believe it improves on everything from the 1st.… Expand
  45. Albert_Wesker7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game with all its flaws because the story is one of the best I've ever seen, the gameplay is really great and varied, the boss fights are excellent. The first one was nowhere near among the best games, so unfortunately many peoples didn't give a chance to continue.
  46. LuisitoKing01
    May 17, 2019
    9
    Es un auténtico juegazo, tiene una buenísima narrativa, el desarrollo de la historia es muy bueno, logra adentrarte a la historia de una manera increíble. Su banda sonora es una delicia, es hermoso poder escuchar la banda sonora combinado con los macabros escenarios que proporciona el juego. El único defecto que pude encontrar fue el hecho de tener una cámara en tercera persona un pocoEs un auténtico juegazo, tiene una buenísima narrativa, el desarrollo de la historia es muy bueno, logra adentrarte a la historia de una manera increíble. Su banda sonora es una delicia, es hermoso poder escuchar la banda sonora combinado con los macabros escenarios que proporciona el juego. El único defecto que pude encontrar fue el hecho de tener una cámara en tercera persona un poco mala y en ocasiones el juego es repetitivo y puede aburrir pero más allá de eso, es una obra de arte pura, 9/10.… Expand
  47. Armin4
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A good game but not special
    Everything is better than the first game but could be better than this
  48. Ndut92
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best way to describe it is a mix of Resident Evil and The Last Of Us. Truly an underrated game with hours of gameplay
  49. javigodoy
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Me ha encantado.
    Engancha rápido, aunque no en el capítulo 1, pero engancha.
    Muy recomendable.
    Sobre todo al principio del juego te genera mucha tensión y angustia los enemigos, escenarios,etc.. Está muy conseguido.
  50. buckthunderpant
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    The Evil Within 2 is a great survival horror game experience once you understand what kind of game it is and how it wants to be played.

    Initially, it's a bit hard to figure out what kind game Evil Within 2 is until. Once it clicks though I really enjoyed the experience. The open world sections are still a bit of a mixed bag. The enemy encounters can be a little frustrating and clunky at    The Evil Within 2 is a great survival horror game experience once you understand what kind of game it is and how it wants to be played.

    Initially, it's a bit hard to figure out what kind game Evil Within 2 is until. Once it clicks though I really enjoyed the experience. The open world sections are still a bit of a mixed bag. The enemy encounters can be a little frustrating and clunky at times, but all that can be forgiven for some the excellent sequences and atmosphere that happen outside of the open world sections.

    It feels like the open world sections and enemy encounters really are all about resource collection for upgrading your stats/weapons. This ends up being a fun risk/reward loop throughout the game even if the actual combat with some of these enemies is a bit dodgy.

    All that being said, The Evil Within 2 ends up being a great game once you get into the rhythm and pacing of how it expects to be played. Long sequences of open world exploration and resource collection combined with tight horror sequences that are really impressively designed and executed. The story is even good. It feels like there's quite a bit of Silent Hill 2 influence on the Evil Within in that a lot of the horror is psychological horror. There's a lot of surreal gotchas that remind me of some of the great moments in Silent Hill 2. The game that really did it right by making Silent Hill more of a mental space than a physical town with a cult and all that business. The Evil Within 2 grabs a hold of this idea of psychological horror and really makes good use of it. One of the few examples I can think of doing so since I first started thinking it after SH2. That alone is well worth the price of entry. I hope there's future games coming for this franchise.    … Expand
  51. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Titolo più 'open world' rispetto al predecessore che però mi regalò momenti di suspense ben diversi. Sistemata la situazione dei checkpoint molto (forse troppo) rari
  52. RanGom007
    May 5, 2020
    9
    The first thing I want to say.. what a pity that I only got to know the game now in 2020. Such projects need to be supported. There were so many doubts, but they were all in vain. The Evil Within 2 is a great game. Exciting gameplay, exploring the world, pumping the character. Someone will argue about the plot, but it is quite interesting fiction. The only minor disadvantage is theThe first thing I want to say.. what a pity that I only got to know the game now in 2020. Such projects need to be supported. There were so many doubts, but they were all in vain. The Evil Within 2 is a great game. Exciting gameplay, exploring the world, pumping the character. Someone will argue about the plot, but it is quite interesting fiction. The only minor disadvantage is the technical side of the project. But the overall impression is absolutely not spoilt. I am very happy that I overcame my doubts and got acquainted with this cool game.… Expand
  53. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    Last of Us, Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Matrix all in one great package.
  54. Greendeer23
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice graphics , great narrative , is great survival horror psicologic game… Expand
  55. mehdi123456789
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    story very good .chalenge very good.veryy good.goooooooooodddddddddddddddddddddddddďddddddddddddd
  56. Azizshiha
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    One of the beat horror games I have ever played. Keeps you interested and intense the whole game.
  57. Deadalive25
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Смесь старых резидентов и last of us. Удачное продолжение первой части, ставшая лучше и разнообразнее
  58. alexandrumna
    May 11, 2020
    9
    I was really impressed with this game. The story is the best thing about this game. It really unfolds upon the first one and it is much more clearer. It could have been a little more polished in some parts, as some animations feel a little rigid. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the first one, or to any fans of this genre.
  59. RUDYROLLERXx
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Juegazo la verdad de los mejores survival horror que he jugado esta gen. lo recomiendo al 100% junto con el primero.
  60. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
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  61. Road1
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Very immersive. Creepy and scary armosphere. Story is like a movie, great plot and characters.
  62. ElTula
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    No sé cómo no lo había jugado antes, buenísimo me encantó lo encontré bien difícil en serie x va de lujo el modo rendimiento muy recomendado
  63. GAME-OVERcv
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Not sure how i feel about it being slightly open world but it was a lot better than the first. I liked the serial killer theme and how they tie with the story, it all felt really polished
  64. Nathan912
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Un buen juego peor que el primero en mi opinión menos terror y historia peor contada y más aburrida pero muy buen juego
  65. JudalRue
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Muy buen juego! perdió un poco de terror en comparación al primero pero aun así me dejo con ganas de una secuela!
  66. JACOBJORDANB200
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
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  67. leftyleft
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    Great sequel. This is Just what i was waiting for. Love how there is the element of non linear giving a silent hill type appeal in some chapters. No direct comparison intended however if silent hill/last of us/RE4 had a baby, this is how I could describe it, based on mechanics and some atmospheric elements. The game lives up to my expectations which is always a huge plus. If you likeGreat sequel. This is Just what i was waiting for. Love how there is the element of non linear giving a silent hill type appeal in some chapters. No direct comparison intended however if silent hill/last of us/RE4 had a baby, this is how I could describe it, based on mechanics and some atmospheric elements. The game lives up to my expectations which is always a huge plus. If you like survival horror. Get this game.… Expand
  68. Arash555_IRAN
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Hi , Please add (1.no aming shot ) and (1.Sebastian's coat ) , If you add these , I will give you 10 :) , I was pre-ordering it 3 days ago , and this is my first pre-order :) and Our family first pre-order game & i think this is first pre-order in my Relatives :)) , Thank you so much

    >> Update : I heard you added Sebastian's coat :))
  69. Chronos1
    Oct 13, 2017
    8
    Great gameplay, good atmosphere, and a couple of scares make this game a solid purchase for those who are craving a good survival horror experience. If you liked EW1 then you will def like this as well.
  70. Jwrath1
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    The first game was a goofy over the top romp through pools of blood, huge guys with chainsaws and a creepy spider chick that just won't effing die. It was sloppy, it wasn't particularly scary outside of some jump scares but it was more about just wading waist deep in pools of gore and dead bodies.

    The second one is much tighter, cleaner and more focused on what it is, a spiritual    The first game was a goofy over the top romp through pools of blood, huge guys with chainsaws and a creepy spider chick that just won't effing die. It was sloppy, it wasn't particularly scary outside of some jump scares but it was more about just wading waist deep in pools of gore and dead bodies.

    The second one is much tighter, cleaner and more focused on what it is, a spiritual successor to the old resident evil/silent hill type of survival horror games. The first game had the shifting world, since it was all a construct of the collective unconscious. This one so far makes use of that in MUCH better ways. Something will catch your eye, for example very early on there is a large painting of a door on the wall, the room is covered in ribbons and you walk up to the painting because the lights are on it, it is the center of focus in the room, you expect something to pop out at you from the painting but instead as soon as you get close enough, the world behind you changes and suddenly the exact same door that is in the painting appears right behind you. If you look around the side of the where the door is, there is nothing behind it but when you open the door and walk through it takes you somewhere totally different with a vivid slow motion artistic rendering of one of the mobius team members you're searching for being shot in the head. The scene repeats itself over and over, the man just keeps getting shot in the head, leaving a spray blood in the air and slowly falling backwards til suddenly it all repeats.

    My point is - the game will mess with you. Nothing is what it seems, the world around you constantly shifts, at least in these more scripted parts. The first game did this as well, but this iteration does it with MUCH more finesse. The photographer who is setting up these tableaux of people at the moment of death is creepy as hell, teleporting around appearing from nowhere making the world change around you. The monster that he sends to greet you is over the top insane made from cobbled together bodies and a circular saw. So the slasher movie aesthetic is definitely still there, but again it is MUCH more refined. Less just about raw gore and being grotesque for the sake of being grotesque.

    Once you get into the meat of the game it becomes a very solid survival horror game, complete with a variety of weapons, tactics, abilities. The meat of it is very solid. Underneath all the mindbending weirdness is a robust game. I enjoyed the first one for what it was but it never really achieved its full potential. The more open world approach is really fun, you get to pick from door A, B, C, D or E and whichever one you pick you know there will be something crazy going on inside and that it will likely end with you being swarmed by monsters.

    They've also done a MUCH better job with sebastian in this game. In the first, i didn't care about him as a protagonist at all. I didnt care about his wife or his daughter. The only hint you had that they even existed was some randomly scattered journals that you would find by mirrors that would give you a bit of boring backstory. They had a kid she died blah blah blah who cares.

    This game, instead of just being gruff and gravelly sebastian has much more personality, he interacts with other characters and even if its a bit cliche he is searching for his daughter who he thought was dead, you actually see and hear the daughter which makes her more real as a character. The plot itself isn't amazing but the world it takes place in definitely is.

    Is this a 10/10 game? No. But it is very good. It is worth the 60$ price tag if you like survival horror at all, This and resident evil biohazard will probably be the best survival horror games of the last 4 to 5 years (maybe alien isolation). Im giving it a 9, not that it really matters user scores are so subjective people find one flaw with a game and give it a 0, do not play, worst game ever or fanboys just blindly throw 10's willingly overlooking actual flaws.

    But honestly this is a very solid game, if you like the genre do buy it. You will not regret it. If you played the first one and weren't impressed, i was too. I enjoyed it but it was pretty meh overall. This game improves on pretty much every aspect of the first. Do yourself a favor and give Evil Within another shot. This one is worth playing.    … Expand
  71. Thalosmoon
    Oct 14, 2017
    9
    Brilliant game. This is the Resident Evil Capcom cant make anymore.

    Gameplay, Graphics, Sound, Atmosphere, Story, Voice Acting all Top Notch!

    If you like Survival Horror or Resident Evil this is a MUST BUY:
  72. porhawj2017
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    this game is god damn fantastic game ever i playing.. Great job Tango Gamework.. please make part 3 with upgrade engine is Id Tech 6.. graphic is beautiful and fantastic.. atmosphere and environments look great.. Enemies are sometimes bad like they run around me while i aiming and run around behind him.. story is very interesting
  73. Inkling5577
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    This is an incredible sequel to the first and shows that the developers have really improved not only with the graphics but the level and a.i. design too and of course the main story is great as well as the return of two characters and the introduction of a few others. Like with the first game this is obviously a horror survival game meaning you can't just run into a horse of enemies andThis is an incredible sequel to the first and shows that the developers have really improved not only with the graphics but the level and a.i. design too and of course the main story is great as well as the return of two characters and the introduction of a few others. Like with the first game this is obviously a horror survival game meaning you can't just run into a horse of enemies and take them on with a bottle and pistol whip them as that will pretty much be game over and a second thought and planning on what you need to do. Some gamers aren't a fan of that and so if you're not a fan of that type of gaming aspect then sadly this game isn't for you but with some of its new upgrade features I'd say give it a try as you might like it more then you think as now with the mentioned features you can not only upgrade your characters abilities like more health/damage/stamina but now can upgrade weapons to be more powerful and effective as well as a few other kinks like smoke bombs and such.
    The enemies you'll encounter are imaginative and terrifying just like the first game and showing the creative minds the game developers had in making these creatures and you'll also run into a few megalomaniacs who have been warped by their ideals and perverse natures in the virtual world Sebastian and others find themselves trapped in. This game is a great release both with how entertaining it is but also with it being the month of Halloween it's a game you can play to keep you entertained and terrified this October 31st when the ghouls,ghosts and goblins walk our streets this Halloween night.    … Expand
  74. Kuroneko87
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Average score 7.6 ??
    Are you fkn kidding me?
    These game-review websites are funded by big corporations to piss on smaller game companies, this will affect sales and future titles of these companies. Eventually they will be forced to merge into larger game companies, it's a tactic to get rid of the competition. Don't be fooled by these poor reviews. The Evil Within 2 is just as    Average score 7.6 ??
    Are you fkn kidding me?

    These game-review websites are funded by big corporations to piss on smaller game companies, this will affect sales and future titles of these companies.
    Eventually they will be forced to merge into larger game companies, it's a tactic to get rid of the competition.
    Don't be fooled by these poor reviews.

    The Evil Within 2 is just as good as Resident Evil 4.

    And i'm honestly having allot more fun with this game than i had with ''The Last of Us''.
    It might be a matter of taste, but this game really doesn't deserve such a LOW score.

    I got Platinum for The Evil Within 1, and i intend to get it for this one aswell.

    I would never be able to do that if the game was bad/average or boring.    … Expand
  75. RenaudLemieux
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND THE 0 this game is ttotall new from the first one everything haa changed for the best if you dont notice that you must have problem with your eyes... The fire system cover upgrade and the fact its a n open world creature has changed to EVERYTHINGS
  76. badgerryan19
    Oct 14, 2017
    9
    What a sequel! I first wanna say I did enjoy the first game and I thought it wasn't well received as I thought it should have been, but they improved it in almost every way they possibly could, and it seems the common consensus with people they agree with me. The combat is finely tuned and the moment to moment gameplay feels a lot more satisfying. The open map is really awesome too and itWhat a sequel! I first wanna say I did enjoy the first game and I thought it wasn't well received as I thought it should have been, but they improved it in almost every way they possibly could, and it seems the common consensus with people they agree with me. The combat is finely tuned and the moment to moment gameplay feels a lot more satisfying. The open map is really awesome too and it lets you roam around the area and explore the mini maps you are in. The story is good as was the first one. I feel that the last one had a stronger story, but it was hidden behind some poor choices in the game. This one still has a strong one, but it was a little more conventional, which is fine since people were a little confused with the last one. Him going back into STEM trying to save his lost daughter did bring a little more of an emotional depth for the story. Now where I think where the game lacks is the Villain(s). They are interesting especially the Artist, but with at least him that's kinda all we got about him, But he did make for an interesting villain, just not as strong as Ruvik. The game is broken up in 17 chapters and the first 8 are completely different from the last 9. Some might not like the change of pace, but for me I didn't mind it. All in all a great sequel and a worthwhile time. You will probably complete the game in roughly 13-15HRS by doing story alone, but I recommend playing the side missions too and listening to logs and memories, which will add on another 5 hours.… Expand
  77. predator73
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    I love most of these scary type games. Will try to keep this and not reveal anything if you're planning on getting it. To me though, this game is a cross between resident evil and silent hill. The graphics are about resident evil 7, some scenes look better then others, but nothing state of the art. lots of gore and blood. Gameplay seems to be too scripted sometimes, but enough scares toI love most of these scary type games. Will try to keep this and not reveal anything if you're planning on getting it. To me though, this game is a cross between resident evil and silent hill. The graphics are about resident evil 7, some scenes look better then others, but nothing state of the art. lots of gore and blood. Gameplay seems to be too scripted sometimes, but enough scares to keep it interesting!… Expand
  78. Marlonmr2000
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Toda a ambientação direção de arte e som desse jogo estão incríveis alem do clima de terror muito bem feito. Além da Historia que tambem esta muito boa. Esse jogo é um grande salto de qualidade comparado como 1 the evil within
  79. mosabbir
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    A very different game compared to the original but its an improvement overall. The sandbox style gameplay gives players more thrilling gameplay as exploration may either yield in rewards such as loot or to their impending doom in the form of terrifying creatures that inhabit Union City. The game's excellent in setting up the horrific atmosphere with shap lighting and great audio design.A very different game compared to the original but its an improvement overall. The sandbox style gameplay gives players more thrilling gameplay as exploration may either yield in rewards such as loot or to their impending doom in the form of terrifying creatures that inhabit Union City. The game's excellent in setting up the horrific atmosphere with shap lighting and great audio design. It's not a game for everyone but definitely a GOTY candidate for me.… Expand
  80. kwstas
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    is hard to tell if i have the right word to explain how much impressed and satisfied i feel about this game , i was honestly expected it to be good but it seems like it is even better . reasons . i was really loving the first game although it had some issues like not the best graphics or no really great gunplay and overall poor effects in battle and everything , also i didn't think it hadis hard to tell if i have the right word to explain how much impressed and satisfied i feel about this game , i was honestly expected it to be good but it seems like it is even better . reasons . i was really loving the first game although it had some issues like not the best graphics or no really great gunplay and overall poor effects in battle and everything , also i didn't think it had the greatest environment and it had slightly of a poor design , but now it seems like everything has got fixed. now the graphics are great also the environment looks so much better and the gunplays at least two times better than the first title . but the most important thing is that the first one was more like resident evil revelations but unlike this reminds me better of the last of us which is what i love the most . it gives you more freedom to explore enter houses in the area find various materials and scrap parts , then you can craft different items and upgrade your weapons , also unlike the first one you can find more people and make some conversations which lead to submissions . cant say the last of us wasn't a great game but i think evil within 2 is just better and it is certainly the best survival horror game ever . and most likely the scariest as well… Expand
  81. smuniz83
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    The Evil Within 2 is a great sequel to the first The Evil Within. If your a fan of the original than you'll enjoy this one and people that want to jump into this one without playing the first one can definitely do so as it does a great job of explaining the people and what's going on.

    The game has a mix of small open world and linear gameplay but it transitions well and doesn't feel    The Evil Within 2 is a great sequel to the first The Evil Within. If your a fan of the original than you'll enjoy this one and people that want to jump into this one without playing the first one can definitely do so as it does a great job of explaining the people and what's going on.

    The game has a mix of small open world and linear gameplay but it transitions well and doesn't feel awkward. The game plays nice and there wasn't any major bugs or glitches that hinder the game so the game felt really polished. Part of the reason I'm giving it an 8 and not higher is because this game feels less scary than the first one mostly because of the open world. It's not that scary being chased by a monster when you got a big place to run around in. However the game does have it's moments of scares.

    One thing that I liked about The Evil Within 2 compared to the first one is the better story. The last one was good but you were confused throughout the whole game on what's going on and at the end you were left wondering what were the ties between the protagonist and the people inside STEM. In this one, the story ties everything together nicely. You find out why you were the one to be affected by the events and why you go back in and your ties to the other characters in the game like Kidman.

    The game was pretty lengthy. It took me about 20 hours of playing in regular mode and thoroughly searching the area for hidden objects to beat the game (and I didn't even find everything). There is new game plus after you beat it to keep playing with all your inventory from the previous save. I would recommend that if your a veteran of the series and horror games in general to play in harder difficulty as normal just felt easy.

    There is also stealth in the game. You can hide from enemies and even do stealth kills. This actually ended up being my main method of taken down the regular baddies since It conserves ammo. The stealth is done really well and you don't feel screwed were your attempting to sneak up on an enemy and they just turn around and spot you for no reason.

    Overall I feel this is a solid game for the money. The story is interesting and the game lengthy enough to warrant the full price. The game feels nicely polished and the graphics are really good.    … Expand
  82. exjraordinary
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    Great horror sequel. As the Evil Within was a great sequel to RE4 this is a great sequel to the Evil Within. I feel in every way the game improves upon the original. The graphics are light years better, whereas the original had ps3 as a base, I can see the ps4 pro pushed to its limits. The lighting, polygons, draw distance, frame rate are all improved. The game is an open world this timeGreat horror sequel. As the Evil Within was a great sequel to RE4 this is a great sequel to the Evil Within. I feel in every way the game improves upon the original. The graphics are light years better, whereas the original had ps3 as a base, I can see the ps4 pro pushed to its limits. The lighting, polygons, draw distance, frame rate are all improved. The game is an open world this time around with side missions as well and tons of different smart ai monsters to deal with. It is long too at only 8 hours in I'm still in chapter 5. It seems almost twice as long as the original which was already a long survival horror game. The depth in weapons and story is also immense, there is so much to do I'm sure I will begin a new game plus right after. The only drawback I see is the bosses are not quite as memorable as the Keeper. However to be the first open world survival game and take the best of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Alan Wake and the Evil Within itself I think it has almost created a new genre. Fun fact the original Alan Wake was supposed to be open world like this and feels like what that game may have been.… Expand
  83. Aretino89
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    Sorry Metro Game Central, but you and I clearly didn't play the same game.
    This is a vast improvement over an already valid game, which manages to enrich every aspect of the previous installment while providing new and exciting twists.
    The gameplay is a winning combination of stealth, exploration, combat, puzzles and crafting, the writing - while not always perfect - makes a great pair    Sorry Metro Game Central, but you and I clearly didn't play the same game.
    This is a vast improvement over an already valid game, which manages to enrich every aspect of the previous installment while providing new and exciting twists.
    The gameplay is a winning combination of stealth, exploration, combat, puzzles and crafting, the writing - while not always perfect - makes a great pair with editing and voice acting. The overall game design and artistic direction are great, the soundtrack ranges from moving to epic, and don't make me start about the ending... one of the most satisfactory conclusions in years.
    Thanks to a great game direction, The Evil Within 2 shines on its own (while providing answers for the questions left open by its predecessor) and turns out to be the biggest surprise of 2017 so far, along with NieR: Automata.
    Do a favor to the quality games industry and buy it now.    … Expand
  84. SteveWithBeef
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    This one caught me by surprise, it`s a really great experience! At first, after playing the first chapters, I wasn`t sure what to think about it because the tone and the pacing are different to its` predecessor. But it`s a game that grows and grows. It has a thrilling story, nice atmosphere and highly entertaining gunplay.
  85. BeckFan
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    Evil Within 2 is fantastic, pure and simple. As a fan of the first, this game improves on greatness. Much more depth, with upgrading, and ammo crafting. Large, open areas to explore, including many buildings as well as outdoor environments. Great, dark atmosphere. Varying enemies, with various strengths and weaknesses. Fun character interaction. After being out and about, its always soEvil Within 2 is fantastic, pure and simple. As a fan of the first, this game improves on greatness. Much more depth, with upgrading, and ammo crafting. Large, open areas to explore, including many buildings as well as outdoor environments. Great, dark atmosphere. Varying enemies, with various strengths and weaknesses. Fun character interaction. After being out and about, its always so nice to return to safe houses offering various benefits. The story builds on the first, which, if you played the Kidman 2 part dlc, you know the revelations that made it so, so good. Sebastian Castellanos is such a great, and favorite character of mine.
    Shinji Mikami does not disappoint. The man is just great at what he does. I feel this game is the culmination of every game Mikami has worked on in his career. This (and the first one, honestly ), are the pinnacle of his work. As a survival horror fan, this game is brilliant, and at the top of my game of the year list, alongside the likes of Nioh, Breath of the Wild, Hellblade, and Persona 5.    … Expand
  86. Paragon89
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    The evil within gives you just enough of everything to keep you hooked,.. exploration, crafting and combat options. but doesn't master anything. its the jack of all trades Master of none horror title. a bit of silent hill, meets a bit of Last of us. Bit of resi evil here, a bit of nightmare on elm street there.

    the game is pretty enough for a 2017 title, but not the best we've seen.    The evil within gives you just enough of everything to keep you hooked,.. exploration, crafting and combat options. but doesn't master anything. its the jack of all trades Master of none horror title. a bit of silent hill, meets a bit of Last of us. Bit of resi evil here, a bit of nightmare on elm street there.

    the game is pretty enough for a 2017 title, but not the best we've seen. enemies aren't that diverse either - zombie things, then bigger zombie things and then crawling zombie things....you get the point. When your character runs around there is a lack of animations on the character in terms of his body movement and turning, but that could be just me being petty cause I've played too much uncharted. But if you've played uncharted 4 or lost legacy you will know what I mean by "movement and animations".

    Combat is the best bit, good weapon choices and upgrades and stealth options gives plenty of variety and the menus , changing crossbow bolts and figuring things out is a dream.

    Story is ok, not that far into it yet. alcoholic John Wick trying to find his daughter (Keanu Reeves to play Sebastian in the movie?) couple of interesting points, but lacks the quality of storytelling and dramatic voiceover/acting that you get from other games. and with it being his 2nd run into STEM he seems pretty stupid. He talks like everything is new to him and feels very B movie.

    Not that scary, but im fine with that, creepy music and a few jump scares to make you tense is enough for me. I don't like it when I dread going round each corner expecting to have a heart attack. This is just enough dosage.

    Overall a 8, because its a solid game ,with plenty of variety that gives you enough of everything to keep you entertained, but isn't particularly special in any department.    … Expand
  87. Sharpshooter188
    Oct 16, 2017
    8
    Very solid ACTION horror game. Veteran survival horror game fans might not be too frightened by this game however. A few scenes and enemies may unnerve you some. But otherwise remarkable. However, you are fairly new to horror games in general, it will most likely scare the f*** out of you. Very much a resident evil kind of structure with a Silent Hill kind of twist to it. Though it doesntVery solid ACTION horror game. Veteran survival horror game fans might not be too frightened by this game however. A few scenes and enemies may unnerve you some. But otherwise remarkable. However, you are fairly new to horror games in general, it will most likely scare the f*** out of you. Very much a resident evil kind of structure with a Silent Hill kind of twist to it. Though it doesnt excel in either particular area. It has its own middle ground and performs admirably.

    There were a couple of sections that worried me as it made me belief the game was ending much sooner than it actually did. Thankfully, that was not the case. There is a fair amount of combat going on with the arsenal covering your basic needs. Melee, close quarters weapons, and a couple of long range for those particular situations. Enemies are grotesque and a bit unnerving in their own right as well as difficult to take down if not properly prepared.

    Cinematic and audio cues are pretty on point with a couple of dips here and there as far as the mood and setting goes, but overall very well done.

    If you are looking for an action horror game for the halloween month, I would highly suggest picking up this game.    … Expand
  88. Pitonas
    Oct 18, 2017
    8
    I liked the game a lot, however first one was much much scarier and harder too... Also I think it was a mistake to extend Sebastian's story it is just silly that his daughter is back from the dead... Another thing worth noting is that 2nd part feels much more like silent hill 2 or 3 than first part of Evil Within... Still a good game
  89. Aunshah
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    This game deserves more praise than what it is getting at the moment. I just finished this game by spending about 20 hours in and i can tell you this is just one of the best experiences i had after a long time. Story is amazing and engaging because you always waiting for what is going to be next now.

    The monsters and level design was cool also metaphorical just like old silent hills had    This game deserves more praise than what it is getting at the moment. I just finished this game by spending about 20 hours in and i can tell you this is just one of the best experiences i had after a long time. Story is amazing and engaging because you always waiting for what is going to be next now.

    The monsters and level design was cool also metaphorical just like old silent hills had in the past, However compared to silent hills it mostly had action moments mixed with horror elements compared to pure psychological horror which actually played in favor of this game what it tries to be.

    So its an amazing treat for old school horror genre fans and i can feel it that it will turn into a great series just like silent hill and resident evil. Im glad that we have no micro transactions and providing enough content in the campaign which is worth your money. The semi open world is where the game shines the most for me and Union feels like an actual town gone to **** I highly recommend everyone to atleast give it a try and i can guarantee yous that you won't be disappointed. I would've give this game 9.5/10 but due to few flat and dull dialogues i mark a half point down.    … Expand
  90. E30t3r1c
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As far as zombie games are concerned this game was everything a fan could expect. Story was interesting, the cinematics were amazing, and the game mechanics were pretty fluid for the most part. The mid game gets a little bit trickier but nothing that is unbearable for frequent survival game players. The skill tree makes a pretty noticeable difference on the gameplay that Sebastian follows throughout the 22 hour journey. Frequent rewards for zombie killing and gel collecting keep the game refreshing. There are also some great boss battles to look forward to. Without spoiling too much no too boss battles are that similar. Nothing repetitive about these encounters in the slightest.… Expand
  91. borakaykay
    Oct 13, 2017
    8
    Much better then the first game. Syoji Ishimine did his job good as in Resident Evil 7. Mix of the Last of Us, Resident Evil and The Evil Within. So it is a good game.
  92. louco_por_games
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    the evil within 2 é o jogo de survivor horror que faltava esse ano, sem dar spoilers , mas a história é muito bem narrada, boss muito bem feito, o mundo mais amplo ficou bem legal, se você procurar itens pelo mapa vai ter surpresas legais , dublagem ótima , efeitos sonoros um coisa importante em jogos desse gênero ficou perfeito, valeu cada centavo investido nesse jogo. hoje em dia nãothe evil within 2 é o jogo de survivor horror que faltava esse ano, sem dar spoilers , mas a história é muito bem narrada, boss muito bem feito, o mundo mais amplo ficou bem legal, se você procurar itens pelo mapa vai ter surpresas legais , dublagem ótima , efeitos sonoros um coisa importante em jogos desse gênero ficou perfeito, valeu cada centavo investido nesse jogo. hoje em dia não temos mais jogos de survivor horror como antes, the evil within 2 trás isso com qualidade.… Expand
  93. Jbones17
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    One of the best survival horror games I've ever played, and deffinetely a contender for game of the year. I like the first game, but it had it's fair share of problems and never even got around to finishing it. This game improves on every aspect over the first. Amazing gameplay, long and more intriguing story, and big open environments to explore as you choose. So far, my personal GOTY,One of the best survival horror games I've ever played, and deffinetely a contender for game of the year. I like the first game, but it had it's fair share of problems and never even got around to finishing it. This game improves on every aspect over the first. Amazing gameplay, long and more intriguing story, and big open environments to explore as you choose. So far, my personal GOTY, and comparing it to say resident evil 7 biohazard, it's twice as fun and more of an enjoyable game. Might not be AS jump scary as re7, but overall it's the better game and something you'll enjoy more overall.… Expand
  94. smt999
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    My favourite game of the year. Blending Silent Hill, Resident Evil and Dying light. Great stealth and survival horror. I eagerly await The Evil Within 3!
  95. VALiSiMO_BG
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    You cannot go wrong with this title! For me Resident Evil VII was disappointing and frustrating, but The Evil Within 2 from Tango and Bethesda shows how a great survival horror game should feel!
  96. Vilogi
    Oct 16, 2017
    8
    I have been playing resident evil since it came out for sega saturn. Love the survival horror genre. This game does belong in the genre, but to be fair it is more " the last of us on crack" as opposed to "resident evil " style... puzzles are garbage, or it would get a 9. The graphics, voice acting all OK. My game is running on ps PRo , but lagging a bit in some areas which REALLY kills theI have been playing resident evil since it came out for sega saturn. Love the survival horror genre. This game does belong in the genre, but to be fair it is more " the last of us on crack" as opposed to "resident evil " style... puzzles are garbage, or it would get a 9. The graphics, voice acting all OK. My game is running on ps PRo , but lagging a bit in some areas which REALLY kills the tension. Overall, im happy with this, as it was needed for the Friday the 13th vibe. If this came out in any other month than october, we would probably see 7-8 scores across the board. VAST improvement over 1, which i did not bother to finish.… Expand
  97. Yaroste
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    I can't believe this game even exist. It's truly masterpiece and i am so angry that people prefer to buy **** "orc-game" with loot crates instead of this rare gem. If you want good games like this one in future you must buy Evil Within 2 right now. God, i hope someday i will get game like this again. Evil Within 2 it's like one in lifetime event.
  98. RuslanDZE
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    Game that deserves more attention and more development time.....

    Just finished a second entrance into Evil Within world. I enjoyed first part of the game and I should say I had hugh hopes for a sequel. But then I read that Shinji Mikami is not a gmae director this time. Mikami is just producer and he entrusted a relatevely young in industry guy to direct this part. John Johanas was a    Game that deserves more attention and more development time.....

    Just finished a second entrance into Evil Within world.
    I enjoyed first part of the game and I should say I had hugh hopes for a sequel. But then I read that Shinji Mikami is not a gmae director this time. Mikami is just producer and he entrusted a relatevely young in industry guy to direct this part. John Johanas was a director for first game's two DLC which I enjoyed a lot and loved how thier were different from main game. And also, I got doubtful about sequel because of open world insertion. After learning that about a game I got my scares.

    But I should say that game exceeded my expectations in almost every way. I should even say that this is a rare contingency when open world implementation benefited a game. And I can not say that game has open world as you would expect. Is more like levels with big areas. There is just few side quests and they are not boring at all. Going to the bigger areas is govong you a sense of survival and I strongly reccomend playing a game on the highest level of difficulty. Scavenging for a ammo and other materials are so fun.

    Gameplay is nice. It got some improvements but in general it is very similiar to the predecessor.
    Story is less complicated and I do appreciate that unlike the first game you can understand a whole story without playing a DLC. And I love how last chapter is made. Game is scary at times. I think the greatest fear in videogames is feeeling that you can die at any moment and this game is providing that.

    Only bad thing I had is techinal issues. And I am not talking about graphics or textures poping. I talk about some freezes and gameplay glitches that affects enjoyment. I was playing on PS4 Pro btw. I think Tango needed more time to finish a game. Sometimes it feels like beta product. I am sue that they feel fix it later with patches.
    Overall great. If you love survival horror games buy it. And it feels like good residient evil 4 succesor. And there is gonna be many references to RE4.

    PS When you finish a game. You unlock a cinimatic experience mode, which is letterbox effect from a first part, I am sure there is at least one guy who liked it but I think it is pretty funny to unlock it, since everyone hates it, including me.    … Expand
  99. GamergodsFail
    Oct 21, 2017
    9
    I thought the first Evil Within was disappointing, whether we're talking about the poor storytelling or the dull characters or the messy gameplay, so my expectations for this sequel were not high. I'm glad I gave the series a second chance because this is a massive improvement, as well as one of my personal favorite games of the year.

    It takes heavy inspirations from Silent Hill's    I thought the first Evil Within was disappointing, whether we're talking about the poor storytelling or the dull characters or the messy gameplay, so my expectations for this sequel were not high. I'm glad I gave the series a second chance because this is a massive improvement, as well as one of my personal favorite games of the year.

    It takes heavy inspirations from Silent Hill's open-ended areas, combined with the stealth and crafting elements from The Last of Us. There are little issues still present from the first game like the cumbersome aiming and a couple of cheap boss fights, but the level of satisfaction after a lengthy 20 hours or so of fighting and hiding makes this a game that shouldn't be missed.

    Calling all survival horror fans - play this game!    … Expand
  100. simcaths
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing! The narration is so much better than the first opus, graphically, the game has evolved a lot. Many improvements that will have paid off. I highly recommend this game!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 67
  3. Negative: 1 out of 67
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    85
    Shinji Mikami’s philosophy is to focus on making the game’s good aspects shine even brighter instead of trying to eradicate its flaws. His latest work both benefits and suffers from that approach. The Evil Within 2 offers great exploration, but its story is laughable. It’s a thrilling shooter, but a mediocre stealth game. At the end of the day I find Mikami to be right – a game’s best moments count the most and make us turn a blind eye to its flaws. TEW2 fails to reach the level of my beloved Resident Evil 4, but in today’s circumstances a triple AAA survival horror without online components and intrusive microtransactions is a gem. [13/2017, p.72]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2017
    70
    A likeable follow-up that addresses valid criticisms of its predecessor and provides gory fun, but loses a little of what made it special in the process. [Christmas 2017, p.90]
  3. IGN Japan
    Dec 14, 2017
    74
    Exploring the game's main town, which is full of monsters, new weapons and items, is a blast. New discoveries will immerse you into the gameplay, and make you forget about that daughter you have to save.
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