The Evil Within 2

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  1. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
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  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    The Evil Within 2 is less creepy, but more refined. It's not quite as good as the first, but very entertaining. Like the original, the game borrows a page or two from The Last of Us. Visually, the game is an improvement with moody lighting and a solid framerate. The environments, however, are quite bland due to the story. While The Evil Within took place in a nightmare dreamscape, this isThe Evil Within 2 is less creepy, but more refined. It's not quite as good as the first, but very entertaining. Like the original, the game borrows a page or two from The Last of Us. Visually, the game is an improvement with moody lighting and a solid framerate. The environments, however, are quite bland due to the story. While The Evil Within took place in a nightmare dreamscape, this is set in an ordinary town. Of course, the town only exists in a hyper real VR simulation.

    The story involves the protagonist's daughter and a serial killer who are both inside the VR world. It's known as STEM and it bears a resemblance to the Animus from "Assassin's Creed". The plot is a bit overstuffed, but also less convoluted than the story from "The Evil Within". One of the biggest additions to EW 2 is the open-world environments. At certain points, you can use a scanner to discover numerous side-missions which are all worth pursuing. Unfortunately, the tone of the game is all over the place with some goofy line readings that conflict with the serious nature established at the beginning. Gameplay-wise, the weapons and upgrade system of the original return with a few nifty upgrades.

    Overall, this follow-up is a good one with refined gameplay and a much improved presentation. It may not be as creepy as the first, but it's just as lengthy and even less frustrating (booby traps, clunky controls and tough difficulty are a thing of the past). While there are superior horror titles, "The Evil Within 2" should please fans of action-based scary games. I'd give it an 8.2 out of 10.    … Expand
  3. Gabritzke
    May 28, 2023
    9
    Very good survivor horror game, it left me wanting for more not gonna lie, hope to see a third game!
  4. JACOBJORDANB200
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD
  5. Road1
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Very immersive. Creepy and scary armosphere. Story is like a movie, great plot and characters.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
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  12. tommyguy123
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Worth picking up for a bargain if you enjoy your action horror with a focus on stealth.

    The game plays much like The Last of Us, with an over the shoulder camera similar to Resident Evil 4. A handgun and glass bottles are your staples. Like the former, Evil Within 2 is reasonably linear, with semi open world game play that offers the occasional side mission and doesn't rely on    Worth picking up for a bargain if you enjoy your action horror with a focus on stealth.

    The game plays much like The Last of Us, with an over the shoulder camera similar to Resident Evil 4. A handgun and glass bottles are your staples. Like the former, Evil Within 2 is reasonably linear, with semi open world game play that offers the occasional side mission and doesn't rely on backtracking too much. I was only stuck briefly a couple of times on what to do and the game guides you without being overbearing.

    As with many horror titles the story isn't the strongest but one can easily look past it and have a good time. There is plenty of back story for characters should you want to look into it.
    I found the steady incremental changes in weapons and enemies was enough to keep me interested, and the variety - from stealth action, to shooter, to Layers of Fear-esque sequences was engaging if perhaps predictable at times.
    The bosses in particular are memorable.
    Graphically it's not the pinnacle of the genre, but it certainly has some great looking environments. The Inception-like collapsing worlds and one particular enemy who has a flair for bloody art are a highlight in that space. Use of the environment like explosive barrels and vehicles, to electrocuting puddles for damage was a nice addition.
    It's perhaps worth noting too that there are accessibility options on offer. It's not quite on the level of The Last of Us Part 2, but if you are wanting to make the game easier to control then there might be something here for you (one shot kills, auto aim, invincibility).

    Also you have a pet cat.

    Don't expect a AAA title but if you can looks past a lack of polish and just have fun then you may well find this worth a few dollars. I will be looking out for a sequel.    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. brssena
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito ótimo! Não sei como em 2022 ainda não surgiu uma sequência! Um dos melhores survivor horror… Expand
  15. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    Es gibt kein Silent Hill mehr und Resident Evil ist auch nicht mehr das, was es einmal war? Ich verstehe das Problem nicht, denn The Evil Within ist so etwas wie der spirituelle Nachfolger gleich beider Horror Franchises. B Movie Zombie Horror e la Resident Evil und der Psychohorror eines Silent Hill? The Evil Within 2 bringt beides auf inspirierte Weise zusammen und garniert das ganzeEs gibt kein Silent Hill mehr und Resident Evil ist auch nicht mehr das, was es einmal war? Ich verstehe das Problem nicht, denn The Evil Within ist so etwas wie der spirituelle Nachfolger gleich beider Horror Franchises. B Movie Zombie Horror e la Resident Evil und der Psychohorror eines Silent Hill? The Evil Within 2 bringt beides auf inspirierte Weise zusammen und garniert das ganze noch mit **** Momenten und weirdem Gegnerdesign. Dass das Spiel kein wirkliches AAA Budget hat trägt dabei gar zum Charme des Ganzen mit bei. Nur zum Ende hin übertreibts das Spiel ein wenig und rutscht doch ein wenig zu sehr in B Movie Trash ab. Dennoch ist The Evil Within für mich das ambitionierteste Franchise, wenn man kultigen Horror als Videospiel erleben möchte.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Unlorja
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is basically a slightly less polished, substantially longer variant of Resident Evil 3 with stealth and open-world gameplay. One to not be missed for fans of the genre.
  18. Matiasoc
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt
    Good game, no doubt    … Expand
  19. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  20. Alexleoon
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    De mis mejores títulos para jugar, ¡me encanta! Hace mucho que no sentía terror al jugar un título como este, lo amo. Muchas gracias por darnos un juego tan maravilloso.
  21. DavidHoltzer
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    This is much better than the first game. I actually felt that they tried to creat new ways to scare us and didn't use clichés all over like the first one. The gameplay is pretty good this time around and there some interesting enemies as well. The story is good enough, not a masterpiece because it's kind of convoluted but i was engaged by it.
    If you didn't like the first one i can assure    This is much better than the first game. I actually felt that they tried to creat new ways to scare us and didn't use clichés all over like the first one. The gameplay is pretty good this time around and there some interesting enemies as well. The story is good enough, not a masterpiece because it's kind of convoluted but i was engaged by it.
    If you didn't like the first one i can assure you that this is a different experience.    … Expand
  22. JAKEJACOBJORD
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    GOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOOD
  23. PSGaming
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    I love this game! It is very big improvement over the original one.Everything from story and gameplay to graphics and the atmosphere is awesome.I played it on the PS5 and the performance is great sticking almost all the time at 60 fps(I've noticed spikes when there is fire). Overall its a must play game for me.
  24. FriendlyGoku
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I played. It is a great sequel and is a must play for Horror/Survival fans.
  25. Phantomfury
    Jun 15, 2021
    8
    I haven’t played the first game, but this game really helps you catch up on what happened in the first one, it shows great mechanics, great villains and cool concept, but I did find myself wondering around a lot at my first try, overall great game and has a ton of replay value which is uncommon in these types of games
  26. ursulaocc
    May 18, 2021
    9
    gostei muito desse jogo, não joguei o primeiro jogo portanto não tem como comparar mais os acontecimentos desse jogo eu entendi o que aconteceu no primeiro, joguei na dificuldade normal e terminei em 20 horas de jogo. eu não tive pressa para chegar final, tudo que parecia na tela de atividade fazia e também matava os zumbis na surdina para ganhar gel verde evoluir o personagem.
    Tem    gostei muito desse jogo, não joguei o primeiro jogo portanto não tem como comparar mais os acontecimentos desse jogo eu entendi o que aconteceu no primeiro, joguei na dificuldade normal e terminei em 20 horas de jogo. eu não tive pressa para chegar final, tudo que parecia na tela de atividade fazia e também matava os zumbis na surdina para ganhar gel verde evoluir o personagem.
    Tem economizar bala nos momentos importantes, recomendo gastar habilidades primeiro na estamina que vai ajudar sempre correr e pensar novamente como atacar. Os gráficos eu gostei nada a reclamar, uma coisa que me incomodou é a movimentação do personagem andando normal é muito lento e também de virar a câmera não é fluida como no residente evil. Em resumo se gosta do gênero terror vai fundo e jogue sem pressa para aproveitar tudo que jogo tem a oferecer.
    uma arma ótima para chefes é sniper.    … Expand
  27. Manziflex
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Evil Within 2, together with the one it remains the most horror video game of all time. Considerably burying the success of Resident Evil. Definitely magnificent gameplay, with zombies that even react was you have sneaked.Nothing better if you want to spend an evening with friends. If I could give him 11 I would.
  28. renatoelyone
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Complete game perfect gameplay, charismatic characters and a game that has almost no defects in its great proposal from beginning to end.
  29. Steyraus
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Evil Within 2 is a game you realy have to finish before you judge. Their is some frustration along the way, especially with final bosses, but man ,,the story.. The ending really is a thing of beuty. They have taken what was begun in the firstvgame and woven it into a tale about a turtured family thay has to be experianced to understand its greatness..

    Ive played EW2 on and off for years    Evil Within 2 is a game you realy have to finish before you judge. Their is some frustration along the way, especially with final bosses, but man ,,the story.. The ending really is a thing of beuty. They have taken what was begun in the firstvgame and woven it into a tale about a turtured family thay has to be experianced to understand its greatness..

    Ive played EW2 on and off for years and I always go back and forth on how I feel about it. I think on of its best features is also its bigest problem. EW2 is a very origional and individual game, if you compare it to its prequel or other survival horror game , you could say it falls short.. But once you realuse its a horror stealth game and its probally the only one of its kind, you start to see the smart design behind this game.
    Initially I didnt like EW2 because it was to different from the first game, but once you apraich every situation from a sneak and kill approach, thing get satisfying..
    If I had known this generation was going to be so bad for horror games and all we would get is walking simulator puzzle games, I would have experianced E×2 in a entirly different way. Its crazy that a game I found highly dissapointing at the start of the generation is one of the best at the end..
    Will horror game ever be as good as the PS2 XB 360 days again??? I doubt it niw thay western games developers and media is pusting this puriton, always offended mindset on games debelopment.    … Expand
  30. GiantD4d
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Probably the best survival horror game of the ps4 era. Totally worth your money. 10/10 IGN.
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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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