The Evil Within: The Assignment

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  • Summary: The first of a 2-part, story-driven experience in which players assume the role of detective Juli Kidman, Sebastian Castellanos’ enigmatic partner, in a concurrent story that seeks to answer a few of the questions surrounding her whereabouts during The Evil Within. She will confrontThe first of a 2-part, story-driven experience in which players assume the role of detective Juli Kidman, Sebastian Castellanos’ enigmatic partner, in a concurrent story that seeks to answer a few of the questions surrounding her whereabouts during The Evil Within. She will confront disturbing new enemies, discover new mysteries, and reveal new horrors. The Assignment affords fans of The Evil Within the opportunity to discover detective Kidman’s furtive motivations and her opaque connection to Mobius, the shadowy group thought to be behind the gnarly events of The Evil Within. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Digital Chumps
    Mar 16, 2015
    88
    The Assignment is an excellent piece of DLC that adds, in a purely positive way, to the base game.
  2. IGN
    Mar 11, 2015
    85
    Its stealthy gameplay, beautifully designed environments, and refreshingly grounded protagonist make it stand out from the main game, and a cliffhanger ending suggests there’s much more good stuff to come in part two: The Consequence.
  3. LaPS4
    Mar 12, 2015
    84
    The Assignment is one of those weird DLCs, because it's worth playing. The change in the gameplay mechanics is seamless and interesting. We are eager to see how the plot unfolds in The Consequence.
  4. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 12, 2015
    80
    It focuses more on puzzles and atmosphere, which creates a more convincing survival horror experience. If only it lasted a little longer.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Mar 15, 2015
    80
    Shedding some major light on The Evil Within's lacking story by putting players in Kidman's shoes, The Assignment is the perfect complementary DLC, full of more scares and intense moments.
  6. VideoGamer
    Mar 12, 2015
    80
    At around two hours long, The Assignment is a reasonably-sized add-on which fleshes out The Evil Within's story while building on what made it so enjoyable in the first place. Let's hope its follow-up, The Consequence, lives up to it.
  7. Twinfinite
    Mar 16, 2015
    60
    What you are instead left with is something that departs a bit too much from what fans probably wanted. Instead of fixing the few issues The Evil Within had, they introduced something completely new with a whole new bag of troubles. Fortunately enough, the story is interesting enough and holds up pretty well, and for some that may just be worth the price of entry.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. ShadowCat
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    All I can say is... WOW!!! I thought The Evil Within itself was amazing, but, to top it off, they add a DLC that even extends the awesomeAll I can say is... WOW!!! I thought The Evil Within itself was amazing, but, to top it off, they add a DLC that even extends the awesome environment and storyline of this incredible thrill ride of a game! Plus, you gotta love the black cat at your save points! ^^ ♥ This DLC and the main game itself "The Evil Within" are top notch in my book, and it is my very favorite survival horror game to date! :D… Expand
  2. FarhadSurd
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Starring Juli Kidman, who partnered with Sebastian and Joseph briefly during the main campaign, The Assignment attempts to tell another storyStarring Juli Kidman, who partnered with Sebastian and Joseph briefly during the main campaign, The Assignment attempts to tell another story that runs parallel to Seb’s antics, as we find Kidman going through her own personal journey of intrigue and horror. Roughly three-and-a-half hours, The Assignment proves quite the paradigm shift however, with stealth pushed to the forefront seeing as how Juli is virtually unarmed throughout her entire journey, save for a trusty flashlight and her own wit. As such, you’ll be doing a lot of time sneaking about and luring enemies using your voice… Expand
  4. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  5. Carlitoxic
    May 15, 2015
    9
    Surely this DLC featuring for Kidman can be better than the main game. This chapter has one atmosphear more terrorifing and is more survivalSurely this DLC featuring for Kidman can be better than the main game. This chapter has one atmosphear more terrorifing and is more survival than The evil Whitin of Sebastian Castellanos. The game has one duration very aceptable.… Expand
  6. Manziflex
    May 22, 2021
    8
    The DLC is below my expectations. The price is low and I'm a fan of the series so I gladly give it 8. But for me to completely abandon theThe DLC is below my expectations. The price is low and I'm a fan of the series so I gladly give it 8. But for me to completely abandon the action aspect, to give it a stealth, not it makes a lot of sense. It is not on par with the part with Sebastian, which for me remains 10 and praise… Expand
  7. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    5
    a little boring but better than the consequence worth £3.99 iam not gonna replay it.
  8. MaxPayneIsGod
    Dec 20, 2016
    1
    Another example of DLC which has been potentially edited out of the original game. The Evil Within was convoluted garbage which relied onAnother example of DLC which has been potentially edited out of the original game. The Evil Within was convoluted garbage which relied on excessive gore instead of narrative and gameplay. Kidman's DLC tries to help explain the (ridiculous) goings on at the asylum. It doesn't really help though, it just confirms how muddled the game actually is and how the director is stuck trying to repeat past successes. Avoid.… Expand

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#63 Best PS4 Game of 2015