The Evil Within

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  1. opblackparade
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    First and foremost, I was someone who was hyped more than anyone else for this game as I'm a huge Resident Evil fan, and at first I hated it. I put it down for almost two weeks, and decided to give it one more shot, and after the admittedly rough beginning (the first chapter is by far the least fun, and I'm about seven hours in) this game is a lot of fun. It's got a lot of inspiration fromFirst and foremost, I was someone who was hyped more than anyone else for this game as I'm a huge Resident Evil fan, and at first I hated it. I put it down for almost two weeks, and decided to give it one more shot, and after the admittedly rough beginning (the first chapter is by far the least fun, and I'm about seven hours in) this game is a lot of fun. It's got a lot of inspiration from RE4, but the first three chapters kinda fall flat. Once you get a ton of weapons and you're fighting boss after boss and killing three enemies with a bullet and a match, the game is pretty awesome. It's not scary aside from one boss that comes early on, the story is complete trash, and the main character is completely forgettable aside from his cool Leon styled haircut (but he'll never compare to Leon). The game is mind numbing action that can be a lil creepy from time to time, and the action feels solid and reminds me of RE4,even though it's not as good. The Evil Within is better than RE5 and 6, but isn't as good as The Last of Us or RE4. Right now, it's the best game on PS4, and it's the first time I've even touched my PS4 since Ground Zeroes. As of chapter 8, this game is worth a buy if you're getting blue balled from the lack of quality Triple A games on PS4. Oh yeah, and the letterboxing is terrible but you adapt to it's awfulness.… Expand
  2. twoeyesplustwo
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    There are performance issues, yes. The game looks good though, and it's awesome to play a classic style survival horror game. If you liked RE4 then I'd say this is definitely worth playing. On a side note: It gets quite challenging towards the end, much like how old style games used to work. You're not just an unstoppable beast able to complete any boss or difficult objective in a try orThere are performance issues, yes. The game looks good though, and it's awesome to play a classic style survival horror game. If you liked RE4 then I'd say this is definitely worth playing. On a side note: It gets quite challenging towards the end, much like how old style games used to work. You're not just an unstoppable beast able to complete any boss or difficult objective in a try or two, this fact is refreshing to me.… Expand
  3. Austyn_rk
    Jun 8, 2015
    8
    Great game that will have you Sh*ting your pants at some parts. The storyline is fantastic and very unique. I did find however, that this game is more fun to watch than to actually play. The movement can be a bit clunky and I know that was intended. A must buy for fans of Resident Evil 4! Review score would be higher, but the movement and controls at time bothered me.
  4. Mojyo
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    Игра спорная. Но при этом для меня это один из лучших Survival horror игр. Советую по пробовать, если любите не простой гейм плей.
  5. VelvetYork
    Aug 8, 2015
    9
    A game that has a more confusing story than it's generic title suggests. Most of the scares you will get in this game are from unplanned sequences where you just happen to be in a bad position and something randomly happens As a horror game I wasn't scared too often, as a mechanical game, it is very fun and offers depth to decisions. It is advised that you put restrictions on yourselfA game that has a more confusing story than it's generic title suggests. Most of the scares you will get in this game are from unplanned sequences where you just happen to be in a bad position and something randomly happens As a horror game I wasn't scared too often, as a mechanical game, it is very fun and offers depth to decisions. It is advised that you put restrictions on yourself like having to kill the bosses in specific ways that are mentioned in the titles if you want to feel more of a rush and urgency, which this game does quite often.
    The game is a solid experience and is worth having in your library no matter how you view it, really giving you a sense of not fear, but suspense that fills the levels. This game is much better than most give it credit for, although go in knowing that it's slower than shooters and that stealth is very important in it. Once you master the techniques of the game that allow you to do more than simply knife killing and shooting everything, you'll start to feel much more comfortable. The length of the game is solid, not dragging on for too long with the same stuff but also not being a waste of money with how short the game is, overall the game isn't a perfect 10/10, but it's better than most others.    … Expand
  6. Theredcretin
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    Really good game, keeps you on your toes with some scary moments and brilliant boss fights. Loved the combat and weapons and just had a lot of fun. The main character is a bit wooden but it added to his appeal for some reason and I ending up loving him. I really thought this game would not be for me after watching a short clip of the game, but gave it a go as it was free through ps now andReally good game, keeps you on your toes with some scary moments and brilliant boss fights. Loved the combat and weapons and just had a lot of fun. The main character is a bit wooden but it added to his appeal for some reason and I ending up loving him. I really thought this game would not be for me after watching a short clip of the game, but gave it a go as it was free through ps now and it’s become one of my favourite games I’ve played to date. Honestly would recommend. The graphics ain’t the best but you forget about that after 30 minutes into the story. Never understood why this game franchise didn’t sell as well as it has. It’s a really really good game. Highly recommend that you play this then play evil within 2 as well, which is just as good and don’t think you will be disappointed.… Expand
  7. Stanley96
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Excelente jogo de terror, recomendo a todos q curtem um terror clássico, jogabilidade perfeita
  8. Machs22
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Excelente videojuegos, buenas gráficas para ser 2014, mezcla el terror con la investigación, buen método de juego, acertijos, miedo, disparos, carreras, toda una completa locura de juego, recomendado.
  9. Dinerofresco
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Really awesome and genuinely scary game like Holy moly man , this game , a game hadn't scared me like that in a very long time like they manage to scare me and stress me out to the point of anxiety, like kudos to the developers , reminded a lot of resident evil , a lot of borrowed things from it but still made it their own as well , to make it truly unique
  10. XxRedHainxX
    Jun 27, 2021
    9
    Sin duda este juego es una obra maestra una joya del terror de Shinji Mikami uno de mis juegos favoritos
  11. HioriK
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    If you want a solid survival horror experience with deep story and gameplay, play this game and the amazing DLCs. You don't have to play the sequel though. The first game is better than 2 in every possible way.
  12. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    A great game by master Shinji Mikami with an ambiguous ending. Recommend it for people who liked Resident Evil 4.
  13. Helios777
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I freaking adore this game! It reminds so much of the good old days of Resident Evil 4. I love the new and varied mechanics such being able to burn enemies so they don't come back to life and try to kill you. And I really do like the atmosphere of the game along with its presentation, visuals, and even cheesy story. I reccomend buying this game, it will be worth your time!
  14. Wolfmoon2682
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    The amount of PC Elitists giving this game a zero because of the framerate is ridiculous! This is not a first person shooter! You don't notice slowdown in a game that plays like TeW and besides that dropping the rating to a ZERO and completely neglecting the gameplay is asinine at best! This is why no one takes metacritic serious anymore! Others are dropping 10's to compensate for theThe amount of PC Elitists giving this game a zero because of the framerate is ridiculous! This is not a first person shooter! You don't notice slowdown in a game that plays like TeW and besides that dropping the rating to a ZERO and completely neglecting the gameplay is asinine at best! This is why no one takes metacritic serious anymore! Others are dropping 10's to compensate for the 0's... so what metacritic is devolving into is a shouting match of 0's and 10's and no one gives a fair assessment! The game is good, not amazing, but it's good. Shinji Mikami is a legend and this game feels like a mix of REmake, RE4 and a heavy dose of Silent Hill. If you enjoy survival horror then you will enjoy this game! The graphics could be better but they are not terrible like some people have been saying. The controls are tight and are NOT floaty but the camera and viewpoint is. I'm guessing it was made that way to give a sense of clostrophobia but it does get on your nerves until you adjust to it. The game is hard and brutal just the way true survival horror fans want it! IGNORE the haters! Survival Horror is back!… Expand
  15. Rainwhole
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    At it's core, The Evil Within is a mesmerizing adrenaline filled gore-fest, that at it's core is a truly fun game.

    Now, let's get something out of the way. The Evil Within is not a fantastic looking game, with constant texture popping and drastic frame rate drops. The game was clearly in development for last gen consoles, but later shifted to next gen. However, this does not indicate    At it's core, The Evil Within is a mesmerizing adrenaline filled gore-fest, that at it's core is a truly fun game.

    Now, let's get something out of the way. The Evil Within is not a fantastic looking game, with constant texture popping and drastic frame rate drops. The game was clearly in development for last gen consoles, but later shifted to next gen. However, this does not indicate that the game lacks great art direction and atmosphere. In fact, those two things are some of the best aspects of the game. So on that basis, this game is most enjoyed for those looking to appreciate solid artistic work, instead of technically impressive graphic achievement.

    The story, well to not spoil anything for anyone. The store is fine, on the most part is quite intriguing and it does hit a few high points. However, many plot points don't deliver and many sub-plot points are abandoned entirely. The main character, Sebastian Castellanos, is an appealing enough protagonist that doesn't meet the compelling nature of a character like Joel (Last of Us), but he is a step forward from the one dimensional characters we have come to love from the Resident Evil franchise (Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, and Jill Valentine). The antagonist/villain Rubrik is actually pretty awesome, sort of a combination between Albert Wesker (Resident Evil) and Pyramid Head (Silent Hill 2)

    The gameplay is truly fun, and it hits all the right points of a survival horror game. Ammunition and assets are limited, and is very easy to get careless and get surrounded by enemies of fall right into a trap. So in other words, the game always remains truly interested until the very end.

    So here is my final verdict... If you've wanted this game for months now, then you probably already have it. If you're on the fence about it, then ask yourself: "Do I enjoy Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space?", if you answer "yes" to either of those games than this is a buy for you. If you stand at the other side of the rope, you're not a particular huge fan of Resident Evil or the other big horror franchises in gaming, than don't bother with it. You won't get a kick out of it as much as someone who loves the Resident Evil franchise. With that said, be prepared for a lot of cool references to the Resident Evil games, in particular RE1 and RE4. And if you enjoy Mikami's work as much as me, keep your eyes open for a couple cool Dino Crisis references :).

    Welcome back Mikami! Here's hoping the Evil Within becomes a strong franchise in gaming, and that Tango GameWorks is here for the long run!    … Expand
  16. Kaniya
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within might not offer anything new or innovative but for sure its awesome as a survival horror game !
    Gameplay is amazingly well balanced between action, stealth and puzzles and exploration and each chapter attempts to create a different kinda experience.
    Story takes the most hit here, it takes a very long time till it reveal all the mystery behind the confusion which exist in    The Evil Within might not offer anything new or innovative but for sure its awesome as a survival horror game !
    Gameplay is amazingly well balanced between action, stealth and puzzles and exploration and each chapter attempts to create a different kinda experience.
    Story takes the most hit here, it takes a very long time till it reveal all the mystery behind the confusion which exist in the early chapters ( all the way up to chapter 9 actually ) but overall conclusion is satisfying enough.
    game is pretty long and its kinda hard, it took me 21 hours to complete it on survival and as well i have 118 deaths so far ~_~
    graphics are fantastic, despite some poor texture qualities ( which is due to the engine ) and some frame rates problem which does not bother at all the overall visual Fidelity is really beautiful and fantastic .
    overall I like this game and its exactly what i wanted it to be    … Expand
  17. naveedesahar
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    This game, in my opinions, is the best PS4 title till date. if i rate the different aspects of the game, it would be like: Graphics 7.5, Story 7, Game-play 9.5. The game fulfills the need of a survival horror genre so don't hesitate to buy if if you've liked Resident Evil franchise and The Last of Us.

    Game is perfect combination of Stealth, Shooting and Strategy. There is wide variety    This game, in my opinions, is the best PS4 title till date. if i rate the different aspects of the game, it would be like: Graphics 7.5, Story 7, Game-play 9.5. The game fulfills the need of a survival horror genre so don't hesitate to buy if if you've liked Resident Evil franchise and The Last of Us.

    Game is perfect combination of Stealth, Shooting and Strategy. There is wide variety of weapons that you can enjoy using throughout the game but sometimes you have to prefer stealth to save ammunition. Shooting requires strategic approach to progress game without getting out of resources. Game is scary and does not rely on jump scares. Upgrading stuff, scavenging this all combined delivers one of the best survival horror experience.

    This game is little difficult for a casual gamer even at the casual difficulty, some like me who like to take challenges would love the game being difficult then usual games but my brother who never played a game after resident evil 4, found it very frustrating even at casual difficulty so I feel like there should have been an even easier difficulty. Also there are alot of trophies which are impossible to achieve for a casual gamer. The game has extra-ordinary violence but again some would have liked this game because of this.

    Talking about the story, I would just say this is not the best aspect of this game. Graphics are good but I'm still waiting for a game that defines 4th generation graphics    … Expand
  18. darknesswhale
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    the evil within es el retorno del survival horror,su historia es compleja y deja muchos puntos la munition escasea y los enemigos son brutales, es un juego muy dificil y crea una gran tensión la jugabilidad es grandiosa y muy variada, es lo residen evil 5 debió ser
  19. samiam7
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    Solid game and solid survival horror game.

    Not a gem defining game but overall good game.

    I liked RE4 alot so I was easy for me to get into this game.
  20. Deschain89
    Oct 15, 2014
    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. A return to form: feels like the revered Resident Evil 4, and plays like The Last of Us, a combination that will satisfy those more action oriented, even if run and gun tactics are highly discouraged in this game, ammo is scarce, and you haveGreat gameplay, good atmosphere, and a couple of scares make this game a solid purchase for those who are craving a good survival horror experience. A return to form: feels like the revered Resident Evil 4, and plays like The Last of Us, a combination that will satisfy those more action oriented, even if run and gun tactics are highly discouraged in this game, ammo is scarce, and you have to make every bullet count.

    It doesn't rank higher for it's lackluster story, and uncharismatic lead character. However, with such solid gameplay, it is a sin I am willing to forgive. Lastly, it reminds me of a simpler time: No token gay character talking about his husband, hamfisted social issues, nor women who can overpower crocodiles with ease.

    This is a game, a good one at that. It's not art, it won't tell you to check your privilege, and it sure as hell won't win any awards with the SJW crowd. But it's challenging and fun, and that is what most of us want from a game in this day and age.    … Expand
  21. khugh777
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Holy moley!! I loved it. First off I really enjoy survival horror game going back to silent hill one so I'd like to think I know the genre pretty good. Great story. Amazing environment and the controls are perfect. A nice mix of stealth and we'll just chaos. As the choice is yours on how to play it. It's Creepy as hell and definitely worth playing. If you like survival horror games at allHoly moley!! I loved it. First off I really enjoy survival horror game going back to silent hill one so I'd like to think I know the genre pretty good. Great story. Amazing environment and the controls are perfect. A nice mix of stealth and we'll just chaos. As the choice is yours on how to play it. It's Creepy as hell and definitely worth playing. If you like survival horror games at all you HAVE to play this.… Expand
  22. Joelony
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe horror games should be scary, fun, or both. The Evil Within manages to (mostly) do both. Shinji Mikami's horror opus may play like a survival horror "greatest hits" but that's not a weakness but a strength. If you have played any recent Resident Evil games you will notice similar gameplay acting as foundation for a grittier, darker, and more punishing survival horror game.

    I personally love horror games, but I assure you my love does not make me blind to this game's shortcomings. First, let's get some technical issues out of the way:

    - There is significant pop-in (mostly at the beginning of a cut scene)
    - There is clipping (most notably is being able to walk through AI allies)
    - There are shadow glitches and the occasional low-res texture

    I never had a game-breaking glitch or have my game freeze. The graphics are good for what they are. Although, you can tell this game's development was shared with "last-gen" systems too.

    - The developers are dirty **** sometimes putting two boss battles back-to-back, pitting you against one-hit-kill enemies frequently, and forcing the player into "trial and error" more often than necessary. It borderlines (and becomes) frustration at times but the game is not as difficult as the Dark Souls series. The difficulty also stems from claustrophobic boss battles and annoying "chase sequences" that purposefully give you horrible camera angles.
    - I don't know whether the playable protagonist, Detective Castellanos is a badass or a dumbass. I found myself laughing at his repeated lines and how stoic he is within such a messed up world. After the umpteenth uttering of "what's going on here?" and other stupid in-game lines, it can start to detract from the experience unless you accept it as cheesy and bad, have a good laugh, and move on.

    That's it for the bad. Pretty minor actually. WARNING: below are tips and observations with generalized SPOILERS that should help to reduce frustration and make it more fun. There is nothing specific about plot, enemies, or locations. Skip to the bottom if you want to see my completion time and # of deaths.

    - Enjoy the plot like you would a Jackson Pollock or Salvador Dali painting. Don't try to make sense of it.
    - This is a survival horror game. Ammunition is limited but don't let your ammo stock get full. I had to leave ammo behind. That's not good when every bullet counts.
    - Upgrade intelligently. You'll notice some things are a lot more useful than others.
    - Your character gets more winded than a fat kid chasing an ice-cream truck. His stamina is awful. You may consider him an Everyman, but I have no idea how he passed his fitness test to become a police officer.
    - The cutscenes are good, albeit they mostly make no sense. And the voice-acting quality is good despite frequent repetition.
    - Sometimes you will have AI companions. They aren't completely worthless. Let them take the shot instead of wasting precious ammo. Be warned though, if they get swarmed it can be game over. You can however heal them up whenever you need to without using any supplies.
    - This is a personal preference, but there are a couple failed scare opportunities. You'll notice them after you play a lot of the game. However, you will also be pleasantly surprised at how often they do take advantage of opportunities to throw scares at you.
    - There is only one section of the game I absolutely hated. It breaks my "be scary or fun" rule. It was neither. You'll know it when you get to it because it is uninspired and boring. Fortunately it isn't too long.
    - The game does have some obvious "let's drain their ammo" sections. Just focus on surviving, not conserving ammo. It will alleviate some frustration.
    - The game does very little hand holding and I died like 5 times in the first 5 minutes of the game because they just get right into the trial and error aspects of the game.
    - There are some amazing boss battles and some I dreaded that ended up being a lot more enjoyable than I thought they'd be.
    - My pulse was pounding and I found myself begging not to die on many occasions. I also couldn't help myself from freaking out, jumping from a scare, yelling at my character to "go, go, go" it was a great experience!
    - I'm glad this game makes combat enjoyable, but good luck with stealth kills. Enemies are practically omniscient, they'll turn around at the worst times, or you'll get spotted by another enemy.
    - You're character has abnormally strong kicks and punches... when attacking crates and barrels. Otherwise, he might as well be slapping enemies with his glove; that is how impotent melee can be.
    - Destroy the little white statues!
    - You will learn to hate bombs.

    Overall, if you like survival horror you shouldn't be disappointed.

    True to form they make it worth your while to start a new game+. I completed my first play-through in less than 20 hours on standard difficulty with 49 deaths; better than the IGN reviewer but I hope you can do even better. Good luck!    … Expand
  23. Grufton
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    I have always been a fan of the Resident Evil series. The first 2 R.E> games were my favorite and I was hoping this game would harken back to those days. While it feels more akin to R.E. 4 it is a good game. If you are a fan of Horror games you may find something to appreciate here.

    Graphics: I am very torn on the graphics for this game. I did think they looked good but there were some    I have always been a fan of the Resident Evil series. The first 2 R.E> games were my favorite and I was hoping this game would harken back to those days. While it feels more akin to R.E. 4 it is a good game. If you are a fan of Horror games you may find something to appreciate here.

    Graphics: I am very torn on the graphics for this game. I did think they looked good but there were some major technically problems for the PC. Admittedly my PC is not top of the line, but I suffered hickups in a number of places even though the frames were locked at 30 fps. In comparison I had no problems with Alien Isolation. This game gets a lot of points for style but then loses some on technical merit. 6/10

    Gameplay: I actually really liked the gameplay.It has a good mix of action with some minor RPG elements. The items you could find and then use to upgrade various things about your character did add rather than detract in the case of this game. The only real issue I had with the gameplay was some technically issues. Sometimes when I would get close to an object to interact with the game would not register this and in some cases that was a pretty big issue. 7/10

    Story: This was one of the best aspects of the game to me. While it starts off in a confusing manor (well, at least like 2 hours in) the plot actually works our really well. There are twists and turns (some of which you WILL see coming) but overall this is probably one of the strongest points of the game. If you like a good survival horror plot this game may be for you. 9/10

    Reviewer bias. Survival Horror games a something I love. Second only to my love of RPG's. normally this game would rank with the average of 7.3 but I will round up just for my love of the genre to 8/10.    … Expand
  24. Thief02
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Its a good game while it is not the best it is entertaining and a nice return to the survival horror genre most of the complaints are about graphics and the black bars but not the gameplay is great, theres limited ammo so it really forces you to think about how your going to approach a situation
  25. hollowfication
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    this game is good not Goty its not scary did not get frighten at all it was disturbing the enemy a.i like Parasite of Resident evil 4 monster where hard but yet challenging Final boss big let down cut scene ok.

    ending made no sense it felt like they ending this game on cliff hanger make way for second one

    over all good game one play it again
  26. tdebug
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This game has a very rich story and interesting gameplay which is not repetitive from chapter to chapter.
    However it's not for everyone - can be really scary sometimes.
    In my opinion camera can have better angle as it makes a bit difficult to look around, especially if you're playing on PS4.
  27. babaganush
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    i liked the past resident evil games and if you have played those then you would not be ripping into this game for having a lack of/confusing story i dont remember getting too much from those games besides them showing up and then getting attacked and all the cutscenes were always showing off a boss or new thing to kill.

    the guy made 3-4 of the resident evil games but you expect him to    i liked the past resident evil games and if you have played those then you would not be ripping into this game for having a lack of/confusing story i dont remember getting too much from those games besides them showing up and then getting attacked and all the cutscenes were always showing off a boss or new thing to kill.

    the guy made 3-4 of the resident evil games but you expect him to go way different with it. i am currently into chapter 3, i have died once. you say it is confusing on where to go, those levels where it gets confusing just means you have to explore and make it through the area, a shanty town/forest whatever else, it wants you to get misdirected because it has traps everywhere and is trying to kill you. thats the whole point of all of it, you survive while it is trying to kill you, it is not going tell you the exact path to go and make it out of the village area, its gonna give you different ways to go so that you can avoid or run into more traps or find more items. explore.

    it is a fun game, i enjoy it, i dont expect it to get any easier, im expecting it to get harder and that is a good thing, people who say the game is really difficult are probally just running through the area and running into traps while punching everyone, obviously not gonna work and it didnt work in any resident evil game, it also didnt work in the last of us. also stop comparing it to one of the best games ever, not too many games will stack up but if we are comparing things to the last of us, then every game sucks and should get a 0 because it wasnt as good as that game.

    also no character in any resident evil, silent hill has ever showed much or any emotion yet those games are considered legends. go ahead and play them if you dont believe me, they just kinda looked disturbed and slightly shocked at best. like destiny it has suffered from too much hype but is a good game and is fun and complaining or giving low scores for framerate or black bars or graphics are not god-like. apparently your 12 and didnt play any games before the ps3 or 360. your not a gamer, your a paid complainer or just a whiner all on your own which is even worse.    … Expand
  28. TheGame_Reviews
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    To me it seems that this horror masterpiece is criminally underrated. This is Dead Space level horror game, worth trying for amazing psychological horror atmosphere and interesting boss fights.
  29. Just1nsane
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    The storyline is pretty awesome the puzzles are cool the wierdness makes the game a good game to play especially halloween season. I like the characters as well
  30. novasinister
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    This game is the definition of why video games are art. This game is so well designed, it kept me intrigued from the beggining.
    The level design and character design are really well done. The atmosphere in this give you a feeling of curiosity. You don't know what's going to happen around the corner, it's pretty creepy as well. The character designs fit right in with the blood and gore,    This game is the definition of why video games are art. This game is so well designed, it kept me intrigued from the beggining.
    The level design and character design are really well done. The atmosphere in this give you a feeling of curiosity. You don't know what's going to happen around the corner, it's pretty creepy as well. The character designs fit right in with the blood and gore, the enemies in this game are really disgusting, and the bosses are pretty damn terrifying.
    The sound in this game is amazing, the sound creeps you out enough to give you chills down your spine, especially during cutscenes. There's a certain type of enemy in the game were you will have to rely on the sound to defeat it, and it's easily accomplishable with the sound.
    The story in the game reels you in but disappears thru the first half of the game, it keeps you wanting more but doesn't give it to you. It makes me think that Shenji Mikami wanted you to think of wants going to happen before it does, the story is the only negative part about the game but gets better in the last half.
    The gameplay is where the Evil Within shines. The gunplay is so smooth it makes me think that this game could have been an action game like Uncharted.. Its really fun thinking of diffrent ways to defeat your enemies especially when you run out of ammo. The bosses in the game are some of the best parts through out the game, they give you completely diffrent scenarios with each boss and every single one is completely diffrent from the last.
    The Evil Within is easily the best survival horror game since Dead Space and maybe better than that.
    Shinji Mikami has done it again and has made one of the most memorable game in recent years.    … Expand
  31. Dimjke1285007
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game andGreat game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting!… Expand
  32. dacritic82
    Aug 8, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a great title if you're into horror games with a sick twist. In fact, the best way to describe is "a disturbing experience" that's totally worth playing, not only for the overall quality of the game itself, but also for the lack of alternatives at the moment.

    As one progresses through the game, one comes across all sorts of documents (files, personal diary entries, audio tapes, newspapers, etc.) that reveal small pieces of information that, like in a puzzle, you have to put together yourself to get a grasp of what the hell is going on. There is no map, no objective or hints of any kind. You just have to play along, trying to avoid booby traps and large crowds of foes and collecting all the green gel in your path (the stuff required to upgrade your character's attributes and weapons). Exploration is key (the game will even unlock new weapons as a reward for your time spent wondering around, picking up everything). There are some good puzzles but, unfortunately, not so many of them.

    Now the cons: the FPS drop is godawful. Although it's something I almost always overlook, in this game it can't go unnoticed; it's a really serious issue. Also, the original release of the game had black bands wasting around 30% of the screen. It took them almost 10 months to add an option in the menu to enable fullscreen mode.

    Minor spoiler:

    Finally, Mikami stated that he wanted to create a game with horror as its essence (and without that much action), but the last part of the game fails at this, making you face some of the previous bosses yet again and with long shooting sections. Also, and at a personal level, I think that arming the enemies with guns, crossbows, dynamite, etc. is a poor choice to make enemies more dangerous.    … Expand
  33. aqurban
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    Mikami returns once again with a memorable masterpiece being one of the most nerve-wrecking, mind-boggling and mildly horrific experiences of this generation, yet its the correct balance between survivor horror and fun that The Evil Within had accomplished easily over the course of the game with its unique twist on some of horror's most memorable landmarks. The heart-warming homages toMikami returns once again with a memorable masterpiece being one of the most nerve-wrecking, mind-boggling and mildly horrific experiences of this generation, yet its the correct balance between survivor horror and fun that The Evil Within had accomplished easily over the course of the game with its unique twist on some of horror's most memorable landmarks. The heart-warming homages to Mikami's past glories and the cheesy voice acting of some of the characters can't go uncredited either. With that said, The Evil Within still falls short of what potential it had, delivering just enough redefining elements to the genre, rapidly making its mark with its ambiguous, over-the-top horror fun.… Expand
  34. sedoi
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    First true survival horror in years that does almost everything right. I never experience clunkiness that so many people around was talking about. Honestly this game is amazing.
    The good - game nails perfect horror atmosphere, gameplay and visuals. It has amazingly designed enemies. It's definitely challenging enough and does amazing job by putting you under the pressure. Every    First true survival horror in years that does almost everything right. I never experience clunkiness that so many people around was talking about. Honestly this game is amazing.
    The good - game nails perfect horror atmosphere, gameplay and visuals. It has amazingly designed enemies. It's definitely challenging enough and does amazing job by putting you under the pressure. Every surrounding has gimmicks to it and game demands exploration to be good at it. Overall very detailed surrounding only add to it's creepy experience. I definitely recommend it to all horror games fans who want challenge themselves.
    The bad - it's a shame but story is hard to follows and lacks red line to connect the dots. Stealth doesn't work like it should sometimes.
    Overall it's solid 8/10 game but I gave it 10 because of how i missed games like it.    … Expand
  35. danodop
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    The EvilWithin is an intense scary game, that does not hold your hand and over power you with endless ammo and weapons.
    This might be a turn off for some people, but for me it was a welcomed return to the games of old where there was real consequences at stake if you met your demise, and you will. Many times.
    Make sure you save often. I found my self panicking when I'm near death and I    The EvilWithin is an intense scary game, that does not hold your hand and over power you with endless ammo and weapons.
    This might be a turn off for some people, but for me it was a welcomed return to the games of old where there was real consequences at stake if you met your demise, and you will. Many times.
    Make sure you save often. I found my self panicking when I'm near death and I haven't found a save, or check point in a while, but that only adds to the tension, and the fun of this game.
    The presentations is fantastic, with a 2.39 cinema aspect ratio this game stands out from the crowd as a very stylized game.
    The character design and enemies look fantastic, and the creepy sound and music keeps you on edge at every turn. The lighting is also top notch.
    One scene that stands out is when Sebastion is limping down a narrow corridor with a chainsaw wielding maniac on his tail, and the lighting is coming from behind Sebastion, and the shadow of your pursuer is getting bigger and bigger, and the buzzing sound of the saw is getting louder,and louder,only to escape inches away from death, is a scene I won't forget for a long time.
    The weapon customization is well implemented, and fun. and lots of reasons to go back and replay to earn the achievements, and upgrades.
    A few complaints I have are sometimes the camera placement is a little to close to the protagonist that it makes it hard to see your surroundings.
    I love the aspect ratio, but the developers should have went a little wider on the camera placement.
    There's also a few texture pop ups, and a few clunky animation, but these complaints are minor and do nothing that take away from this great game.    … Expand
  36. revrevolution
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    The Evil Within is an exhausting game. Whether you are running for your life, or stumped by a seemingly unsolvable puzzle, it will wear you down. The atmosphere is always tense, never leaving you with a moment of comfort (unless you consider being in a psych ward with Claire De Lune constantly playing comforting). The game controls akin to Resident Evil 4, although the controls are a bitThe Evil Within is an exhausting game. Whether you are running for your life, or stumped by a seemingly unsolvable puzzle, it will wear you down. The atmosphere is always tense, never leaving you with a moment of comfort (unless you consider being in a psych ward with Claire De Lune constantly playing comforting). The game controls akin to Resident Evil 4, although the controls are a bit more sluggish. It's important to note that the developers have done this intentionally in order to add to the tension and difficulty of the game. This can all be managed and refined by finding a substance known as green gel throughout the game, and upgrading your abilities and weapons. Once you have done so, you'll notice that the game begins to handle much more easily, but again you have to EARN that. Personally, I appreciate their approach with this; it gives gamers a greater feeling of accomplishment throughout their journey. The story is one that is ever evolving, and the game will literally toss you around through various encounters and scenarios that will literally keep you scratching your head throughout it. The dots to begin to connect as you persevere, whether you seek comfort in that is completely up to perspective. While this game seems to take after the 'action 3rd person shooter' of previous Resident Evil titles, it does give you a very different feeling in the lack of resources available. You cannot stock up on ammunition and health (unless you upgrade the ability to), and even if you do resources are hard to come by. You will often feel like you have what you need, but you will NEVER feel like you have too much. Graphically speaking, the game is far from superior. Current gen or next gen, it simply isn't the best looking title on the market. That being said, it is done well enough to the point that you won't be overly worried about pixel perfect textures, and while said textures aren't always perfect, the atmosphere throughout the entire game will keep you engaged regardless. The Evil Within was very tastefully done, and brings back elements of anxiety and tension that we have not seen in horror video game titles in years. It may not be perfection, but it is definitely worthy of praise for it's contribution to the survival horror genre.… Expand
  37. BobbyTheGreat
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    This game oozes atmosphere, mixing a great grind house aesthetic not too similar to recent Saw movies, but it's certainly not a game for all. If you're looking for a "pure action/power fantasy" game, look elsewhere.

    This game has a lot more in common with say The Last of Us or more likely a stealth game similar to old Splinter Cells. Ammo is scare, everything is a threat, and much can    This game oozes atmosphere, mixing a great grind house aesthetic not too similar to recent Saw movies, but it's certainly not a game for all. If you're looking for a "pure action/power fantasy" game, look elsewhere.

    This game has a lot more in common with say The Last of Us or more likely a stealth game similar to old Splinter Cells. Ammo is scare, everything is a threat, and much can kill you.

    That said, I felt some of the game had a little too much trial and error in spots, but I still felt the game actually forced me to survive, utilizing literally every item in my inventory (something that most games don't do, whereas in other action games, you can kind of just pick a weapon the whole game and stick with it, not likely in this game) to beat bosses and enemies, which I found thrilling.

    There were some Dark Souls-esque highs in this game when I literally used my last bullet/arrow/grenade to kill what I though would be an impossible fight. I always felt the game game me just enough to beat what was ahead, but not giving me enough to where I felt godly.

    The restricted camera view (aka the super black bars) never bothered me, as I understood that the less you see in a game, the more uncomfortable the player is, and I felt that was a great tactic, forcing me to be aware of my surroundings and actually having to utilize the sound in the game as a tool to figure out what was around the corner or coming at me.

    The story is very weak, weird and obscure, with some typical Japanese anime nonsense in there. It makes "sense" to a degree, but I feel it was the weakest part of the game, along with the terrible voice acting.

    But, I still had a thoroughly enjoyable time with the game, and couldn't recommend it enough to true survival horror (emphasis on survival) or stealth fans.    … Expand
  38. lukszu
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    I can understand that this game is not for everyone, some will love it, others will hate it but for me this is a true masterpiece and reminds me a lot of RE4, which is in my top 3 best games Ive played list. I play on 42" HD TV and for me the graphics are quite nice, it's not the best looking game out there on PS4 but still I love the design of locations, immerse shadows play and overallI can understand that this game is not for everyone, some will love it, others will hate it but for me this is a true masterpiece and reminds me a lot of RE4, which is in my top 3 best games Ive played list. I play on 42" HD TV and for me the graphics are quite nice, it's not the best looking game out there on PS4 but still I love the design of locations, immerse shadows play and overall keen on details, I got used to the 16:9 black bars version as well. The sound is superb and creates amazing atmosphere while playing in small room on home cinema. As for the gameplay, well it is not COD with guns blazing, you have to take your time, observe, use the environment, in fact the game push you to think about each step to be taken while moving forward. It is challenging but still with a little patience you can overcome any danger and find nice loot. Currently Im in chapter 7 and never run out of ammo and until now got killed only few times during my playthrough. Still I play on casual at first, will play on harder difficulties next and game+ as I usually do when I like the game and it's worth to give a challenge on higher difficulty settings. The controls are smooth and responsive, I got used to all fast and do not have any problems with camera. To save ammo I do a lot of stealth kills which works quite fine, as well melee combat with hatchets, torches, etc. Sometimes it is also better to run away and hide. The observation and patience is also important for avoiding traps and using them on your enemies afterwards. I love to lure group of chasing me zombies into dedicated place and then activate the trap to kill all of them. Zomies and other creatures are tough to kill, it takes few pistol head shots to floor them (with shotgun 1 or 2) but even floored many times you need to burn them as they might still get up (in general, if after flooring zombie's head is still in one piece, it is better to burn them). Boss fights are challenging and can be quite creepy. Overall, I think for those who U liked RE4 this title is a must play.… Expand
  39. zeone222
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    Done. 12:31:45 with 56 deaths. Despite it's shortcomings, this is one of my favourite Mikami games. But Chapter 15 is so anti-climatic. As a set-piece, it's awesome and exciting, but as an actual boss fight it's terrible. It's like they couldn't figure out a way for you to properly fight it, so they said **** it" and just threw it out. And then there's no memorable dialogue or exchangeDone. 12:31:45 with 56 deaths. Despite it's shortcomings, this is one of my favourite Mikami games. But Chapter 15 is so anti-climatic. As a set-piece, it's awesome and exciting, but as an actual boss fight it's terrible. It's like they couldn't figure out a way for you to properly fight it, so they said **** it" and just threw it out. And then there's no memorable dialogue or exchange between Ruvik and Sebastian which is wasted potential.

    That said, I'm pleasantly surprised by the story. It's deeper than I thought it would be, and it clicks nicely.

    All in all, 9 or so/10 for me. My gripes are mainly on the tech side, which I have a feeling is due to id Tech 5 and them not knowing what to do with it. In many ways it surpasses RE4, and in some ways it also falls short. But The Evil Within is better than RE4 in my eyes. That may change in subsequent playthroughs, but I love the creative effort put into this game.    … Expand
  40. coldasStone
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    So GOOD resident evil 4's Son Game.
    just perfect japanese game
    Hard Diffulty and Creative Puzzles good shooting Feelings and high level Map design.
    anyway letterbox was only worse thing and DLC 3 First Person view

    i just Say Evil Within 2 was Sux
  41. jayman69
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    So I took my time purchasing The Evil Within as the reviews that slowly came in did not seem like the horror game we were all expecting. I hate giving in to horror titles only to find I lose interest after 2-3 chapters with the story or graphics not up to my liking. I also didn't fall in love with the screenshots and gameplay I reviewed but did like the comparisons to Res Evil 4, soSo I took my time purchasing The Evil Within as the reviews that slowly came in did not seem like the horror game we were all expecting. I hate giving in to horror titles only to find I lose interest after 2-3 chapters with the story or graphics not up to my liking. I also didn't fall in love with the screenshots and gameplay I reviewed but did like the comparisons to Res Evil 4, so after Christmas decided to give the game a go.

    After the boring first chapter the feel of the game kicks in and I love the quality of horror it brings. The unexpecting sounds of the game send quivers through my soul and yes, it does feel like a long sought after
    sequel to RE4. I say this only completing chapter 6. Yes the main characters have no charisma and the story is whack, but I love the save set up and the way the creepiness surprises with little stale moments. I like the old school feel and would probably really rate this game 8.7. This game should have got a bigger push in advertisement and overall, it seems, some reviewers (critics and users) may have not given the game enough play to really enjoy.    … Expand
  42. lelefoxx00
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Wow. It has been a while for horror game lovers, like myself, to find games that are truly worth the hours and money spent. This game was definitely WORTH it. It keeps a real horrifying feel to it while maintaining a really great storyline. At times, it gives you that out right "panic state of mind" that a lot of us saw in Outlast. The monsters themselves are well put together. The designsWow. It has been a while for horror game lovers, like myself, to find games that are truly worth the hours and money spent. This game was definitely WORTH it. It keeps a real horrifying feel to it while maintaining a really great storyline. At times, it gives you that out right "panic state of mind" that a lot of us saw in Outlast. The monsters themselves are well put together. The designs for them are real creative. The atmosphere for the game is overall creepy and it does not rely on jump scares to scare you. The only two issues I had with this game was it's melee usage and it's stamina. Overall, the game relies on guns to do the killing. You will come across the occasional axe or whatever but can only use it once before it vanishes.You can use your fists but good luck with that. You can upgrade the stamina like anything else on the game BUT when you do run out of stamina, the game actually makes your character STOP to catch a breathe. Instead of just slowing down (like in GTA games) you actually stop. And yes, even when enemies are right up on you. This has actually gotten me killed once or twice. However, those small pet peeves are not good reasons to not fully enjoy this game. Overall, it is fantastic and way worth the try! I love it!… Expand
  43. VinnySplendor
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    I'm amazed at all of the negative feedback this game is getting. As a long time survival horror fan, I've been playing this game and having a blast with it. Figuring out how to survive a new situation is almost like a puzzle within itself, and it feels so rewarding when you make it through. I feel like I'm playing a Ps2 game with modern graphics, which is great, since that is the era whenI'm amazed at all of the negative feedback this game is getting. As a long time survival horror fan, I've been playing this game and having a blast with it. Figuring out how to survive a new situation is almost like a puzzle within itself, and it feels so rewarding when you make it through. I feel like I'm playing a Ps2 game with modern graphics, which is great, since that is the era when Survival Horror was in its prime. I don't care that this doesn't look and feel just like a Hollywood movie. It's not the Last of Us, it's a Shinji Mikami game. Clever gameplay, crazy tension, great atmosphere, and some very wonderfully inventive situations, but dumb B-movie style dialogue and story, which adds to the charm. I don't see how any Survival Horror fan could hate this, but then again, the standard has been set in a way that Survival Horror nowadays is really just cinematic story-based thrillers with horror elements. I feel like a lot of people expected something more modern, and got something more classic-styled, then interpreted as it being a bad game. The only problems I've had with it at all are texture pop-in issues, and some screen tears here and there, both which are easy things to overlook. That's about it really.… Expand
  44. MADnom
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    The Evil Within is simply one of the best survival horror games of the past decade and further, along with the likes of RE4, Fatal Frame, and Silent Hill 2. If you are looking for a well balanced, tense and engaging experience, along with an amazing and chilling atmosphere to round it all up, then just get this game already.

    The Evil Within has great gameplay first off, while it won't    The Evil Within is simply one of the best survival horror games of the past decade and further, along with the likes of RE4, Fatal Frame, and Silent Hill 2. If you are looking for a well balanced, tense and engaging experience, along with an amazing and chilling atmosphere to round it all up, then just get this game already.

    The Evil Within has great gameplay first off, while it won't be the smoothest experience ever it still holds firm. Of the many times I died I never felt it was due to the controls being bad or sluggish, every time I died I never felt cheated and knew what I had done wrong, and thus was able to correct my mistakes on the next try. This being said the game is tough (played on Normal/Survival), it isn't for those who see themselves as casual gamers, you have to really engage yourself and focus on the game. Don't fret as it isn't as punishing as games like Dark Souls; the checkpoints and general play of The Evil Within is forgiving enough to get you through. Even with ammo running scarce in the heat of battle I always somehow managed to pull myself through as the game literally gives you just enough ammo to survive, down the the last bullet. You must stayed focused and make your shots count to the best of your ability though of course. The only downside to the gameplay I would say is the stealth, it's rather finicky, as sneaking up on enemies is hard as they often detect you if you waste but a second before killing them. As far as sneaking around a house or halls to scavenge for supplies though, it does well. The stealth never bothered me in terms of using it to kill enemies though, since I usually prefer getting into the best position and gunning them down. As you get used to the combat your abilities, guns, and health will be improved as you collect brain gel to upgrade things in the 'sanctuary.' Note: you can upgrade further in following playthroughs, like in RE4. It should be noted that this game is very tense at times as you will often be close to death constantly as some enemies have the ability to instantly kill you, though these attacks are usually avoidable as long as you know your surroundings.

    Now on to the atmosphere in the game. The 'air' or vibe of the game is very reminiscent of RE4 with some Silent Hill in the mix, which often works brilliantly. Don't take that literally though as the game also has something that makes it feel distinct and unique. I would like to note that a lot of people think it feels like Outlast, I don't understand this at all, but okay. The use of sounds and music in this game is also brilliant from the calming Clair De Tune that plays near your 'sanctuary' to the tense siren sounding track and the maniacal playing of the music when you fight Laura (aka spider lady) the music keeps things fresh and involving. The design of the of the environment is also amazing as the graphics and attention to detail make the game feel dirty, corrupted, and insane at every turn. The only level I didn't like myself was some catacomb-like place in Chapter 7, but this is merely my own opinion. This game is cinematic as well since the overall appearance of the surroundings and effects just makes the world feel alive. While the character models can be hit and miss they still mix well with the surreal look of the world. Many people say the graphics are bad, but honestly, just ignore them, a game not looking photo-realistic doesn't make it 'bad,' I don't know when people started thinking games needed to entirely mimic life, but it's absurd. As long as a games' graphics serve the purpose of bringing it's own unique world to life then that's good enough for me.

    The story is really good too, without going into detail I will say that it never fully tells you what to think of everything, it leaves it open to some speculation. In this case the story will be a hit or miss for some, I personally like trying to figure out a tricky, yet intriguing story. Though with this being said I would have liked a few more clues to kind of point me in the right direction as the story obviously has a true meaning and end. The story is also kind of bizarre, having that special Japanese charm, which allows the weird pacing of the game to make sense since when you get further in the story you will be able to understand why everything was so patched together.

    In the end I have thoroughly enjoyed the game as a whole and couldn't recommend it enough to to those who love survival horror games like RE4, Dead Space, and SIlent Hill.

    So with all of that, I give the game a 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  45. fijiboy
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    there is A LOT to discuss about this game so I'm just going to say right away that this game is hella fun, and if you liked resident evil 4 than you will definitely like this game as far as gameplay goes anyway.

    there are definitely some things that this game does wrong, but there is a lot of things that this game does right too. the two big things that are wrong with this game are its    there is A LOT to discuss about this game so I'm just going to say right away that this game is hella fun, and if you liked resident evil 4 than you will definitely like this game as far as gameplay goes anyway.

    there are definitely some things that this game does wrong, but there is a lot of things that this game does right too. the two big things that are wrong with this game are its flat characters and its overly ambitious story. the characters in the game really aren't interesting or well voice acted at all, but because this game's strength is primarily focused on gameplay, this issue hardly bothered me, what did bug me a little was the story though. I'm not going to spoil anything but for the first have of the game, I was compelled by the mystery and the concept of the plot but by the second half was confused and underwhelmed by the lack of good story telling, but after piecing the story together I have come to like the over all story but I don't like how they chose to tell it. the great thing about this game is that it is remarkably fun. if I was to sum up the game, It is like resident evil 4 mixed with psychological horror aspects like silent hill with much more gore and incredible atmosphere. this game is not quite as good as res4 or silent hill (at least the first two) but it has a similar quality. I can see why people were disappointed by this game, the developers had hinted that the story was going to be one of the main assets to the game but in the end it was mediocre to some and terrible to most others. but to me I can see the positive and intriguing aspects of the plot after taking some time to interoperate it and the flat characters to me makes it feel more welcoming to put my self in the story instead viewing it from my characters point of view making it more immersive, to make it clear I'm not defending the games faults I'm just saying it didn't really bother me so much because the rest of the game was so great. It was challenging and felt very satisfied when I overcame those challenges, the gameplay was awesome, and the letter box camera may have been a little annoying at first, but I got used to it and loved how cinematic it made the game look and create a limited view for further challenge and scares, and if you have a problem with that then you really shouldn't be playing a SURVIVAL HORROR game, it is not suppose to be easy and setting limitations is a very classic survival horror method to creating a greater challenge (fixed camera angels in early resident evil titles). It is not perfect but I really do love this game and was completely satisfied with it    … Expand
  46. 670Gamer
    Dec 15, 2014
    9
    Good game! You might get side swiped with the changing environments, which is no biggy but keeps the mystery going. The action is there, the horror and suspense is THERE, and it is CHALLENGING-who doesn't love that? Caution, play with lights on or you would be looking over your shoulder every few minutes.
  47. DogDeeman
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    Great game, has smooth game play with no glitches or bugs on PS4. Would have given this a higher score than 8 if the graphics weren't dumbed down probably for the PS3. The one thing they could have done was make the melee a little stronger as this game is stingy with ammo. It is a little reminiscent of RE4 and you get a feeling of deja vu when playing. I would recommend to anyone who likesGreat game, has smooth game play with no glitches or bugs on PS4. Would have given this a higher score than 8 if the graphics weren't dumbed down probably for the PS3. The one thing they could have done was make the melee a little stronger as this game is stingy with ammo. It is a little reminiscent of RE4 and you get a feeling of deja vu when playing. I would recommend to anyone who likes horror/survival type games.… Expand
  48. frofrozzty
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    A long awaited triumph in the horror genre. The Evil Within blends gore, intriguing story line, gritty and creepy environment, and challenging gameplay to deliver one of the greatest horror games in over a decade. I loved this game so much, and found myself in the edge of my seat watching the story unfold. Saying this, the games greatest feats are also some of its greatest downfalls. TheA long awaited triumph in the horror genre. The Evil Within blends gore, intriguing story line, gritty and creepy environment, and challenging gameplay to deliver one of the greatest horror games in over a decade. I loved this game so much, and found myself in the edge of my seat watching the story unfold. Saying this, the games greatest feats are also some of its greatest downfalls. The creepy environment was so submersive, but was so dark that I found everything to blend together in an almost muddy fashion. The storyline is one of the most original I've encountered in a horror game in a long time, but found myself getting aggravated when I felt it wasn't progressing around hour 30 or so. The gameplay is fresh and challenging, yet at some points it was brutally balls to the wall hard. Another gripe was the moans and groans in the distance, which were added to enhance the atmosphere, but frequently misled me to believe there were enemies nearby. But another thing that made me happy about the game is that it didn't rely on jump scares to freak me out. So all in all, The Evil Within is a great addition to any gamers library, and a wonderful triumph in the horror genre in over a decade.… Expand
  49. Eidi91
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    This is a pretty good game. This is not surely the best survival horror ever created but it can be very fun.
    The atmosphere and the bloody enemies make this game not only creepy but actually difficult enough to be not boring. The only bad thing is that graphic performance are awful (not even 1080p and a lot of lowering fps...that's only 30) and the camera is very uncomfortable, but when    This is a pretty good game. This is not surely the best survival horror ever created but it can be very fun.
    The atmosphere and the bloody enemies make this game not only creepy but actually difficult enough to be not boring. The only bad thing is that graphic performance are awful (not even 1080p and a lot of lowering fps...that's only 30) and the camera is very uncomfortable, but when you have player several hours that's not a problem.
    If you're a fan of the old resident evil fiction i suggest you to consider The Evil Within as a game to buy.    … Expand
  50. Nistrega
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    The Evil Within is a solid game. It is a nice mix of survival horror and third person action. The action is usually tense and graphic. Much like Resident Evil 4. Graphics are nice and the game world is remarkably detailed. As far as story. Think of shutter island or Inception mixed with Silent Hill. The detailed environment tells the story and the game leaves it up to you to learn what isThe Evil Within is a solid game. It is a nice mix of survival horror and third person action. The action is usually tense and graphic. Much like Resident Evil 4. Graphics are nice and the game world is remarkably detailed. As far as story. Think of shutter island or Inception mixed with Silent Hill. The detailed environment tells the story and the game leaves it up to you to learn what is going on threw collectibles. It does not hold your hand and narrate it. You are suppose to be confused. I personally like this style. Especially for this subject matter.

    If your a fan of Resident Evil or Silent Hill at all there is no reason you should not play this game. It is not for everybody. If it is your kind of game, you know who you are.    … Expand
  51. S3OOD
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as the    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as the game play you got to use your ammo and other supplies very sparingly, very violent game, guts and gore, blowing heads off and all that fun stuff. The only down side to this game is the widescreen, completely unneeded it is somewhat annoying in this game, other than that I love it! if your a fan of the scary, bloody games go get this one right now! Collapse    … Expand
  52. DCC808
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    I am only about 25% of the way through and am enjoying this game immensely. The tension and difficulty provides an edge that many games are missing, and encourages you to think about how you approach every situation. Graphics? They could be better? The aspect ratio? I could do without it. The story? Not as narratively sound as you'd expect, but in a video game era that cares more aboutI am only about 25% of the way through and am enjoying this game immensely. The tension and difficulty provides an edge that many games are missing, and encourages you to think about how you approach every situation. Graphics? They could be better? The aspect ratio? I could do without it. The story? Not as narratively sound as you'd expect, but in a video game era that cares more about wrought conspiracies and overdone plots, it works. For me, what matters most is that it's fun to play. And even though I keep dying, I keep picking up the controller.… Expand
  53. GrizzlyGamer
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    If it wasn't for cheap, unavoidable deaths and an inconsistent tone, this game would be the new standard for horror in today's gaming world. It has a fantasticly tense atmosphere, gruesome enemy designs and death animations, and a wonderful sense of pacing that will keep you on the edge of your seat, but not push you over the edge. However, moments of frustration are frequent, and tooIf it wasn't for cheap, unavoidable deaths and an inconsistent tone, this game would be the new standard for horror in today's gaming world. It has a fantasticly tense atmosphere, gruesome enemy designs and death animations, and a wonderful sense of pacing that will keep you on the edge of your seat, but not push you over the edge. However, moments of frustration are frequent, and too often I found myself saying "how would I have possibly avoided that on my first try?" This is further compounded by a poor checkpoint system, that will leave you completing several minutes of monotonous running or door opening, just to return to the point of aforementioned cheap death. It's sad, that this game could have been infinitely better with a little more attention to detail. As it is, it's a good (but not great) horror game… Expand
  54. RelytWolf
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    FINALLY. A change of pace, we have been without a true classic survival horror game for a while now. RE5 & 6 just didn't cut it. They're too action heavy and didn't rely on what really made the games great.

    Now, obviously there is a lot of action/combat found within this game. But I can't even count how many times I was frantically scavenging for bullets and lose parts just to take out    FINALLY. A change of pace, we have been without a true classic survival horror game for a while now. RE5 & 6 just didn't cut it. They're too action heavy and didn't rely on what really made the games great.

    Now, obviously there is a lot of action/combat found within this game. But I can't even count how many times I was frantically scavenging for bullets and lose parts just to take out a single enemy. Every time I hear, "Out of ammo?" And was dry firing lead to some very hectic and tense moments.

    The story, music, presentation, and atmosphere are also great! The story could have been a little better, it tends to get a little convoluted but nothing to get upset about. The music is chilling and haunting, making the hairs on the back of your neck prick up. The presentation and the atmosphere are OUTSTANDING, the art team behind this game really outdid themselves. The environments are superbly put together and are constantly giving out a very eerie vibe. Absolutely loved the atmosphere.

    My only real gripe is that the game is relativley short and not very graphically impressive, now it's easily replayable on harder difficulties and for you collectors out there. But the game wraps itself up somewhere between 15-20 hours. It's decent, but not long enough for my tastes.

    The graphics aren't going to "WOW" you..there are some texture pops, some frame stutters but nothing I really even noticed. The game is really that immersive. And around Chapters 5 and 6 and from then on, the games graphics really do start to shine. Seriously, it's not a huge gripe, but being that it's on PS4 and XB1, you'd think they would have spent just a little more time on them. BUT ITS THE GAMEPLAY THAT COUNTS.

    If you're on the fence, just get it. I love all horror games, but recently it's been a lot of games like Outlast(great btw), Amnesia, Daylight, etc. They're good games but this is the perfect blend.

    9/10    … Expand
  55. Gameplaymatters
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    I've played games ever since I was 12, that is 20+ years now, and I made an account here to simply say this. This game was unfairly rated low by people who rate based on bugs and resolution. I have never bought a game based on it's rating and I wasn't about to start now, however seeing how so many people base their purchase on ratings i will let them know that this 10 I gave it was worthI've played games ever since I was 12, that is 20+ years now, and I made an account here to simply say this. This game was unfairly rated low by people who rate based on bugs and resolution. I have never bought a game based on it's rating and I wasn't about to start now, however seeing how so many people base their purchase on ratings i will let them know that this 10 I gave it was worth every single point. I felt fear once again after nearly a decade of playing games who claimed they could deliver horror.… Expand
  56. Joshuwo
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    Finished this game last night and although I was left a little confused by the storyline, I soon figured it out and I thought it was quite a good storyline - which makes me wonder why others had a problem with it.
    In comparison with Resident Evil 4 - I found it a lot more scarier and gripping. You can definitely tell that it was made by the creator of Resident Evil though, as there was    Finished this game last night and although I was left a little confused by the storyline, I soon figured it out and I thought it was quite a good storyline - which makes me wonder why others had a problem with it.
    In comparison with Resident Evil 4 - I found it a lot more scarier and gripping. You can definitely tell that it was made by the creator of Resident Evil though, as there was many elements from the series which left me feeling nostalgic and wishing for Resident Evil to go back to how it used to be.
    I've read mixed reviews on this game, and I honestly don't understand people's problems with the game. I didn't find any problems with the camera angle. The storyline was good and the game itself is actually a very well made game and it will be memorable to me, even in the future.
    If you have this game or you do get this game, keep playing till after chapter 4 - that's when the game is at it's best. I suggest anyone who likes survival horror games or Resident Evil to buy it.    … Expand
  57. thecrazygunner
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    The Evil Within is by far one of the better games on the new console generation. It provides very fun game play which is most important to any video game, and also has a great Survival Horror for most of the chapter. Do not compare this game to Resident Evil 4, this is a completely new franchise. I recommend this game to anyone looking for a decently hard game, with lots of blood andThe Evil Within is by far one of the better games on the new console generation. It provides very fun game play which is most important to any video game, and also has a great Survival Horror for most of the chapter. Do not compare this game to Resident Evil 4, this is a completely new franchise. I recommend this game to anyone looking for a decently hard game, with lots of blood and fun. The story is also decent if you pay close attention to it and read all the notes and stuff. Enjoy… Expand
  58. APrioriCriteria
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    This game is truly challenging and fun. I will admit, it made me rage during a few chapters, but all games I've thoroughly enjoyed have done that. It pays homage to Resident Evil 4, and even Silent Hill, but it asserts a distinct identity overall. The mechanics are polished, however, there are some BS moments. This is not to say that it feels as if it were made in a sloppy fashion. It isThis game is truly challenging and fun. I will admit, it made me rage during a few chapters, but all games I've thoroughly enjoyed have done that. It pays homage to Resident Evil 4, and even Silent Hill, but it asserts a distinct identity overall. The mechanics are polished, however, there are some BS moments. This is not to say that it feels as if it were made in a sloppy fashion. It is just a little too ambitious for its limitations. I wanted to care about the story, but I found that by chapter 11, I was just kind of chugging along. The reason I am not giving this game a 9 or a 10 is because it is not perfect, nor is it a step down from perfection. It is not as amazing as Resident Evil 4 was back in the day, but I do not feel any regret towards buying it at all. I'm having fun with it, and the anxiety-provoking situations it creates, and I am looking forward to starting a new game +.… Expand
  59. XBurningDogX
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as the game play you got to use your ammo and other supplies very sparingly, very violent game, guts and gore, blowing heads off and all that fun stuff. The only down side to this game is the widescreen, completely unneeded it is somewhat annoying in this game, other than that I love it! if your a fan of the scary, bloody games go get this one right now!    … Expand
  60. WICKEDGAMER
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    Shinji Mikami is an idol to me, Resident Evil original on PS1 pretty much introduced me to gaming, and all i can say is The Evil Within is a step in the right direction i thought Capcom were going to succeed in burying survival horror but alas Shinji Mikami throws survival horror a lifeline. Ok where to begin, as i write this review i am currently on chapter 10 and the game is a blast, itShinji Mikami is an idol to me, Resident Evil original on PS1 pretty much introduced me to gaming, and all i can say is The Evil Within is a step in the right direction i thought Capcom were going to succeed in burying survival horror but alas Shinji Mikami throws survival horror a lifeline. Ok where to begin, as i write this review i am currently on chapter 10 and the game is a blast, it feels a lot like Resident Evil 4 but uses the survival horror formula a lot more, there are many homages to the original Resident Evil game that fans of the series will notice, it's a challenging experience from the start and offers you many ways to tackle a situation, it doesn't hold your hand while you play, like i said before this game is true to the survival horror formula, so if you don't like dying maybe borrow the game from a friend first, the game is also very surreal in many parts and a lot of things don't make sense and that is great, it's not meant to make sense, it's meant to destroy your mind. On the downside sometimes the game just feels damn unfair, when i died many times i was left asking myself, "how?" ammo is scarce, enemies are unforgiving and the game makes you feel very fragile. The Evil Within is a welcome return of survival horror that survival horror fans will thoroughly enjoy, just don't expect it to be a walk in the park.… Expand
  61. lilwillard57
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    This is the first review I have ever wrote on here and a large part of it is how much I love this game, it reminds me of Last of Us because of the way you have to spare ammo and resources and use stealth and force to take down your enemies. The big difference in this game is the boss battles which are frustrating considering you have to throw everything you have at it but the result ofThis is the first review I have ever wrote on here and a large part of it is how much I love this game, it reminds me of Last of Us because of the way you have to spare ammo and resources and use stealth and force to take down your enemies. The big difference in this game is the boss battles which are frustrating considering you have to throw everything you have at it but the result of killing them is very satisfying. Overall this game is prob one of the best single player games of the year and has me on the edge of my seat through the whole campaign… Expand
  62. Joker92
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    This is apparently a game you'll either love or hate. I for one loved it. I recommend taking the risk of picking this one up. You just might, like I, end up discovering a new favorite to add to your collection. Be warned- this game will not hold your hand throughout the entire game (like most modern games) with both game play and story plot. I would not recommend this for people that areThis is apparently a game you'll either love or hate. I for one loved it. I recommend taking the risk of picking this one up. You just might, like I, end up discovering a new favorite to add to your collection. Be warned- this game will not hold your hand throughout the entire game (like most modern games) with both game play and story plot. I would not recommend this for people that are not good at survival horror nor those that do not possess good story concept understanding skills. I for one am off for a second play through on nightmare to get an even more gratifying survival horror experience.… Expand
  63. Claudio23
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    Great game. It is kind of difficult and frustrating sometimes but that s the way it should be when playing a horror survival game. What I like most is the atmosphere and the simple story. I know that most of you mentioned this before but in a bad way. To me it does not always have to be confusing and complicated. When I play games i want to relax from reality without 12 hours of dialogues.
  64. AnimatedOtaku
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Graphics/Sound: Okay I have heard before that the graphics in this game are not very good, I have no idea where that is coming from I personally thought the graphics were beautiful. Dark, dank, and disgusting yes but beautiful as a horror game should look. The textures, resolution, and frame rate (at least during game play) are all great on the PS4 version at least the PS3 version has someGraphics/Sound: Okay I have heard before that the graphics in this game are not very good, I have no idea where that is coming from I personally thought the graphics were beautiful. Dark, dank, and disgusting yes but beautiful as a horror game should look. The textures, resolution, and frame rate (at least during game play) are all great on the PS4 version at least the PS3 version has some frame rate dips now and again. Now I will say that the cut scenes at least on the PS4 and PS3 versions of the game have issues, from popping in textures to the occasional stutter. That aside like I said the game looks and runs great and the visuals along with the sound design definitely made me pretty tense during some parts of the game.

    Story/Characters: Yeahhhhhh this is where the game kinda falls short. The story is not really bad but is pretty cliched and the pacing is really all over the place but I will say that I did want to see where everything was going so I have to at least give it that. The characters I have to be honest did almost nothing for me, I did kind of like Sebastian because of his almost not giving a crap attitude throughout most of the game and the dynamic between him and Joseph when it was allowed to be explored (which doesn't happen often) was kind of charming but besides that I just didn't care about what happened to any of them.

    Game Play: This is honestly kind of a mixed bag, I know this has been said before but think Resident Evil 4 meets Silent Hill and you'll be on the right track. The game is mostly a lot of shooting because melee combat is pretty much useless and the gun play is really fun and tense. You will find yourself looking around a lot for ammo and health items which in some parts of the game can be pretty scarce leading to some panicked moments especially against bosses. You can also find what I called Brain Juice throughout the game which can be used to upgrade yourself and your weapons in the save area. There are some things that got on my nerves like some kind of cheap invisible enemies and some segments that felt a bit to much like action shooter set pieces which would be fine if ammo was more plentiful but over all the game play is very solid.

    Verdict: While the game isn't everything I hoped and it does fall seriously short in some areas, the things that really matter in a horror game such as atmosphere and solid game play are a really good return to form for Survival Horror from the guy who revolutionized it in the first place Shinji Mikami and its great to see him return to what he does best with one of the best games in this genre I have played in a long time.    … Expand
  65. PhilosophyRex
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    Tensión constante, ambientación de 10, una duración más que aceptable, un guión interesante y un diseño de enemigos cojonudo! La gente que critica su control o el echo de que se canse rápido no entienden que es parte de esa tensión que crea el juego, el saber que no puedes recorrer 15 metros corriendo. Un juegazo!
  66. JacobR
    May 15, 2016
    10
    If you're looking for a survival horror experience, this would be it. It is also one of the most difficult games I've played, and it is very tense throughout as a result. Death is always hunting you.
  67. Theninjagecko
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    A rare blast from the past in a modern package. This series has become one of my favorite post golden era games. If you liked Resident Evil, Silent Hill or are from the golden era of gaming then you will enjoy this. I doubled dipped and got it on both PC and PS4 with the DLC, and the DLC just improves upon what is already a enjoyable story line.
  68. Clinthulhu
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    The Evil Within might not be for everybody but personally I enjoyed the unique nature of the game play and mechanics. Almost immediately The Evil Within reminded me of another Bethesda title... The Call of Cthulhu, Dark Corners of the Earth with few weapons and restricted ammo placing more emphasis is on running and hiding than really going toe to toe with bad guys which most likely willThe Evil Within might not be for everybody but personally I enjoyed the unique nature of the game play and mechanics. Almost immediately The Evil Within reminded me of another Bethesda title... The Call of Cthulhu, Dark Corners of the Earth with few weapons and restricted ammo placing more emphasis is on running and hiding than really going toe to toe with bad guys which most likely will end with you getting killed... horribly and often. For me that made the horror of the game much more frightening and the sense of dread loomed over me the entire time I played the game.

    A nice change of pace was the the stealth aspects of this game. While they don't seem to be as fine tuned as a true "stealth" game it adds a much more tense aspect to the game play and has you on the edge of your seat when you are attempting to sneak up behind something horrible and drive a knife into its skull.

    Another interesting feature is the use of environment traps. Every area seems to have a wide variety of traps that are incredibly deadly to the main character. The first few chapters of the game I would creep around and disarm these to make things a little easier on myself. However by chapter 4 or 5 I got wise to the fact that you could use these traps to your own benefit by leading the mobs through them and thinning the herd a little with trip wires and proximity bombs. Using these traps to your advantage takes a little bit of work but at the end of the day it's rewarding and in some instances probably the only way you are going to kill whatever it is that is after you.

    There are a few issues with some of the controls in the game. I've noticed a lot of strange clipping taking place with the camera which can be really annoying when you are trying to look around and your camera ends up inside a wall or other part of the environment making it impossible to really see. I would have liked to see the camera snap back to the over the shoulder view automatically rather than having the player control it all the time because there are many instances where you are forced to turn and quickly run away but end up with the camera facing the wrong direction making it nearly impossible to avoid objects and mobs that might be in front of you.

    Overall if you are a fan of survival horror this one is worth picking up. I give this a solid 10 in the atmosphere department and a 7.5 or 8 in the game play category. It's not perfect but it's damn good.    … Expand
  69. filiptairi92
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    I didn't expected this game to be like this,especialy beacuse of not so good reviews.I finished it in 19 hours on Survival difficulty.All i have to say is you need to buy this if you like good single player games with a long story.Graphics are ok,but it really doesn't matter,because the game is good in general.Chapters are very long,but far from boring.You really need to take itI didn't expected this game to be like this,especialy beacuse of not so good reviews.I finished it in 19 hours on Survival difficulty.All i have to say is you need to buy this if you like good single player games with a long story.Graphics are ok,but it really doesn't matter,because the game is good in general.Chapters are very long,but far from boring.You really need to take it slowly,conserve your ammo and make tactics to defeat enemies..Game is challenging and hard,but you will feel like a boss when you finish it.Speaking of bosses,every boss is scary,hard and interesting.Also,i can see Bethesda did not rushed this game to market.It is finished,with variety of great places and lots of good time.If you doubt if you should buy this game,i would say - Go for it! If you like long and good single player games,you should have it... P.S. Beware of the Keepers ;)… Expand
  70. KittyWhisky
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    The Evil Within is a game in the genre of survival horror from cult developer Shinji Mikami (aka, the man is impossible to imagine without the hat). He is the Creator of the cult series Resident Evil, he also in his time made the revolution game Resident Evil 4, when it reinvented the genre of survival horror. Within the walls of Bethesda, he founded his own Studio - Tango Gameworks andThe Evil Within is a game in the genre of survival horror from cult developer Shinji Mikami (aka, the man is impossible to imagine without the hat). He is the Creator of the cult series Resident Evil, he also in his time made the revolution game Resident Evil 4, when it reinvented the genre of survival horror. Within the walls of Bethesda, he founded his own Studio - Tango Gameworks and started to develop The Evil Withi (original title - Psychobreak). Naturally the expectations were large, all waiting for a new revolution in the genre. Received we not revolution, but evolution.

    The Evil Within is a survival horror with a complex plot. And this is the case when you dig into it and think is really interesting. Our controlled character Sebastian Castellanos. Together with him we were in a psychedelic hell. To dilute our lonely adventure will be his partner Julie Kidman and Joseph ODA as well as rare doctor Jimenez and Leslie. The plot of the game, though good, is twisted, but the problem is that it just a little. Approximately from 2 to 9 Chapter, the plot does not develop and we have all this time, in fact, just a gameplay adventure. Ongoing survival, which is poorly supported by the plot. But Chapter 9 begins the normal flow of the plot and max included psychedelia. We also find notes on the family of Sebastian, which in the end just be an interesting story, which is not developed (although we already know that the second part will be in fact his personal story, and there may we all know).

    In terms of gameplay it really is survival. cartridges and lacelock always in the shotgun, all you need to save, and shoot accurately. The game does not forgive mistakes. Even normal enemies can kill the main character with a few strokes, bosses and did the same fierce, some even vanscott you. The game has stealth, but we will not use very often. This is not a stealth game and more of a third-person shooter. sometimes the game stops being horror and becomes just a shooter, which is not always pleasant. I wish the game was designed in the same tempo-rhythm. At the locations there are traps that we can defuse, and can lure them into enemies, which is very useful. If we can disarm traps, will give us details which we will spend on bolts for the crossbow (bolts of different types). As for locations, you can find the "gel", which is the pumping of the protagonist. In upgrading all standard.

    The locations are varied and beautiful. Will visit in the devastated city, and in the catacombs, and in the village. The game looks cinematic (not even taking into account strip that can be switched off), and also quite beautiful. From graphics to spit not want to. That's just the game itself is technically not done very well. At the start, it was lag, but now everything is fixed. You can also notice frequent pogrugenie textures (thanks to id Tech 5 engine).

    The enemies in the game look cool, repulsive and a bit scary. If ordinary opponents can be overcome without too much skill, the bosses require special tactics.

    The game went 3 DLC: 2 story and 1 meat just for entertainment. In story DLC "The Assignment" and "The Consequence" we play for Julie Kidman. The gameplay for it is different, because now that we have stealth (shoot too give, but a little). These additions do the plot and reveal the history from a different perspective. It is evident that they, the developers tried to listen to player feedback. The third DLC "The Executioner" not the plot, and meaty, bloody entertainment. We play for the Keeper - Catgroove. We destroy the enemies with extreme brutality.

    The Evil Within - it's this squeeze of creativity Sensi Mikami. It is felt that this game did it. Even unused demo for RE4 found their application. References complete: from the first appearance of the possessed to destroy the main guy. And it's not bad. The game is really about survival, but unfortunately it's not horror. The game pumps, and there are scary moments, there are many gallons of blood and dismemberment juicy, the authors often play with reality, but do not take this game as a horror movie. This third-person shooter with elements of survival. The story was interesting, but it was too rough, and a lot of things to thinking the most, besides most of the game we have the bare gameplay mechanics, which, of course, still interesting, but it would be nice to spread the story throughout the game. A revolution in the genre didn't happen, but came out great development. This is the good old Resident Evil, but more psychedelic and bloody. Can't say that TEW is my most favorite game, also is not to say that it is the most terrible of its horror brethren. But I passed it 2 times (second time with DLS) and want to go third, followed by probably still. The game is addictive, makes her return in this terrifying world.    … Expand
  71. REHome
    Aug 26, 2017
    10
    I love the game in the third person with a lot of gore, blood, mystery. Note. 10 / 10. Waiting for the GOTY version of the pirmer "The Evil Within" for PS4 in physical format.
  72. Pecha_Vaztex
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    The Evil Within is easily the best Survival Horror game to be released in years.
  73. mmarko433
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this The Evil Within 1 like resident evil game i giving rating 10/10… Expand
  74. PSGaming
    Aug 25, 2021
    9
    It is a great horror game.One of the best cinematic experience's I've had in a video game.The only downside I didn't like is the camera angle was to close to the character and the sprint ot was like running 5 meters and Sebastian was out of breath.The upgrade system is also to slow.Overall its a game everyone must play.
  75. sergio123456
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Un survival horror espectacular, con una historia muy entretenida, tiene momentos bastante estresantes ya que algunos de los jefes son complicados pero es muy divertido, estilo muy "Resident Evil", con la escasez de munición y la indefensión que eso provoca, sistema de mejora del personaje muy interesante.
  76. MMDFN79
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    one of the best horror games i played . i can't wait to play the evil within 3 ....
  77. Biizz
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Very underrated survival horror game. Intriguing story, well-designed bosses and amazing atmosphere. Sure it's difficult but when you finally beat the game you will feel overwhelmed, because you survived the beautiful nightmare. This game was way better than the bland second game.
  78. Yakumo178
    May 8, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated horror games. This game is like a mix of psychological horror and hack-and-slash. The Evil Within does a lot of things better than The Evil Within 2. Both story and gameplay are more interesting than the sequel. If you want to try Evil Within series, just play the first game. and Kidman DLCs.
  79. Aztottiz
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    The Best horror action game in past decade
    The vibe in the evil within is uniqe pure scary game
  80. 158_cogi_to_
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    Currently re-played this one and it's definitely way better than the second game. pretty enjoyable and has great replayability. Akumu is really tense challenging everyone should try
  81. JAKEJACOBJORD
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
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  82. 02450ephiz
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Great game, severely underrated. The atmosphere, the story and the storytelling are so good, far better than the second game. Also this game's Sebastian is the best Sebastian.
  83. aandrade81
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Jogo de terror muito bom, lembra em tudo resident evil, o 4 para ser mais específico.
  84. Halo4Forever
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Horror Games of all time, PC version is better tho. Sadly second game was awful.
  85. DarkRahnne
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed playing The Evil Within, looking forward to playing part two soon
  86. Cloudz
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
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  87. chevelle1989
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    A new unique experience from the master of survival of horror shinji mikami.the graphics and the atmosphere are dark and awesome but with some flaws sometimes,the gameplay is strong in the level of resident evil 4 and better,but the exploration part for keys,locked doors, and puzzles are in some level few,you have to move on and on every time in the way of resident evil 4.the story is notA new unique experience from the master of survival of horror shinji mikami.the graphics and the atmosphere are dark and awesome but with some flaws sometimes,the gameplay is strong in the level of resident evil 4 and better,but the exploration part for keys,locked doors, and puzzles are in some level few,you have to move on and on every time in the way of resident evil 4.the story is not so great cause the main thing in the game is to how you will survive in someway from this ordeal.the desigh on the monsters is unique and creepy,the upgrade system works great.overall is a excellent game a real survival horror and the gameplay one of the best gameplays ever with replay value .its a must dont lose this.… Expand
  88. JPG127
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    I really enjoyed this game. It has a decent weapon selection, sneak options, a great horror atmosphere and good controls and customization options. My only real issues are the story (or lack there of) and the frame rate drop. But nothing so horrible it makes the game unplayable. Shinji Mikami did it again. The game felt like the one the Silent Hill creators wanted to make. I know next genI really enjoyed this game. It has a decent weapon selection, sneak options, a great horror atmosphere and good controls and customization options. My only real issues are the story (or lack there of) and the frame rate drop. But nothing so horrible it makes the game unplayable. Shinji Mikami did it again. The game felt like the one the Silent Hill creators wanted to make. I know next gen has been somewhat disappointing. But this is very much a good first entry into a possible horror franchise.… Expand
  89. Pauluswoodgnome
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    I have given this a 10 to counter the '0' trolls. In reality this deserves a solid 8.

    The game clearly isn't perfect. I have encountered a few frame rate issues but unusually they seem to affect the lower resolutions rather than 1080p, in which I didn't encounter any within the first 4 chapters. Graphically this isn't anything special when compared to games such as MGS V or The Last    I have given this a 10 to counter the '0' trolls. In reality this deserves a solid 8.

    The game clearly isn't perfect. I have encountered a few frame rate issues but unusually they seem to affect the lower resolutions rather than 1080p, in which I didn't encounter any within the first 4 chapters.

    Graphically this isn't anything special when compared to games such as MGS V or The Last Of Us. This is particularly the case with the character models. The lighting effects however are beautifully done and really effect the atmosphere, even if carrying a lit torch or lantern doesn't seem to affect the enemies ability to spot you.

    Now for the good. If you want real survival horror your in for a treat. In normal mode weapons and ammo are in short supply. Even head shots will not down the enemies early on so guns blazing is not an option. That's not to say you can't go on the offensive. The levels are littered with a wonderful array of traps. Some which can be dismantled and others, such as manually triggers spikes, which can be used repeatedly to your advantage. Stealth is also an option if you can creep behind an enemy unseen.

    The enemies aren't troopers on a patrol though so expect some to turn around randomly and scupper your plans. While some have complained at stupid AI I have personally seen them pull of some clever tactics such as avoiding a trapped entrance, which I'm closely watching, and entering a rear window to take me by surprise.

    The game is broken into chapters which take you through many different types of areas. Dilapidated Hospitals, run down villages and muck filled sewers to name a few. All of which are relatively small areas but can feel like a labrynth when exploring and gladly not a map in sight. Each is wonderfully detailed and feels strange enough to give you the feeling that they are not quite what they seem. At the end of each chapter you are taken to a title screen. At first this may seem unwelcome but that feeling will soon change to relief when you are given a well earned break.

    Much to my pleasure this game is a rarity in that it doesn't attempt to hold your hand. It won't tell you how to take down a boss but if you actually listen to your characters dialogue, he will give a clue on if you SHOULD stand and fight. There are various puzzles which can result in instant death and unlike other modern games, you are left to figure them out for yourself. They aren't exactly difficult if you have 2 brain cells to rub together but it makes a nice change.

    There isn't really much else to say without going into the story but that's just spoiling it. If a run and gun action horror is what you want, stay away! If however you want something slower paced that takes a bit of thought, something reminiscent of old school survival horror... Ignore the low reviews and take a chance. I'm glad I did.    … Expand
  90. Ellzyboy
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Finally, a decent survival horror!
    lots of throwbacks to the old style of genre which has long gone.
    a great game. VERY DIFFICULT, as games like this should be
  91. quigonjim007
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't been this freaked out and low on ammo since I was introduced to Pyramid Head. This game successfully puts survival horror back on the map. Hopefully Capcom will take note with the Resident Evil series. Well Done Mikami!!!
  92. meowskies69
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    i here a lot of reviews saying that its too much like resident evil 4, but that's not a bad thing.
    so into the game, its exactly what i wanted in a horror/action game its got its ups and downs
    but people are still willing to buy it , because SHINJI MIKAMI is great at what he does, and no matter how many horror action games he takes out like Re4, i'm still going to Buy it and Play it.    i here a lot of reviews saying that its too much like resident evil 4, but that's not a bad thing.
    so into the game, its exactly what i wanted in a horror/action game its got its ups and downs
    but people are still willing to buy it , because SHINJI MIKAMI is great at what he does, and no matter how many horror action games he takes out like Re4, i'm still going to Buy it and Play it.

    If you want a Game with a lot of story and its challenging i say 100% buy it. but if your not into long and difficult games and don't like puzzles then do not get at all. but so far im in love with the game!    … Expand
  93. darksoul23
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing game despite the decent graphics the gameplay is superb and challenging thank you mikami for this amazing game survivl/horror to it roots what else you want resident evil fans
  94. smuniz83
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    If you liked RE 4 then you'll like this game. It's basically the same thing but with different story and some slight differences like the ability to burn enemies on the floor. What keeps it from being a 10 is slight awkwardness with the characters or rather Sebastian and Joseph. Minor bugs that take you out of the immersion like enemies can walk through fire so you have to waste a match toIf you liked RE 4 then you'll like this game. It's basically the same thing but with different story and some slight differences like the ability to burn enemies on the floor. What keeps it from being a 10 is slight awkwardness with the characters or rather Sebastian and Joseph. Minor bugs that take you out of the immersion like enemies can walk through fire so you have to waste a match to set them on fire. Other than the minor stuff though it's still a great game that keeps you interested and enjoyable plus nice scares at the right time.… Expand
  95. edgardot02
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    If you want a Survival Horror please get This game it's amazing, the mind of shnji mikami is in this game, is the really resident evil 4 or the sequel. With More Tension and Inovation
  96. CR7onaldo
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    With its dirty and stressful universe, its wonderful artistic direction and the impressive bosses, Tango Gameworks' game teaches a lesson to Capcom's Resident Evil. A true sequel to Resident Evil 4, believe us.
  97. RevoltingMind
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within will give survival horror purists a rare contemporary pleasure fix. But be warned: if you prize smooth, silky action above all else, it will drive you insane.
  98. Skunkgp
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Beautiful, yet terrifying, challenging, realistically surreal, you get where I'm going, a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned With "bohanen" Anson Mount from my favorite show lead, a lot of 80 's horror movie and other good horror movie references and a revolver there's nothing not to love for me. I hear people complained ng about difficulty, or that the game doesn't tell you what to doBeautiful, yet terrifying, challenging, realistically surreal, you get where I'm going, a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned With "bohanen" Anson Mount from my favorite show lead, a lot of 80 's horror movie and other good horror movie references and a revolver there's nothing not to love for me. I hear people complained ng about difficulty, or that the game doesn't tell you what to do enough, well what if this happened to you? Just treat the game like it was real, and you'll do better, fight for your life and don't be dumb and run through everything, just take your time and immerse completely into this dark work of art. Also I have to say I normally prefer 1st person games, but I was a resident evil fan on ps1 up until the 4th one, that's right I didn't like 4, but non the less I couldn't resist a new survival horror ip, I love the way this looks feels and plays. So I guess my final words on this game, if you don't like it then maybe you just don't like true survival horror, go play call of duty instead of bringing this game down, and yes I die a lot in the game too, it just reminds me of the days when games didn't hold your hand and baby everybody, I actually have the if they can see you thing turned off, I think that feature brings you out of the experience. Anyway there's my rambling review, I'm already hoping for a sequel and that they have the budget to let the voice actors for the English version do the motion capture too so they can immerse themselves into it more.… Expand
  99. Johangir
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    its a good time for the AAA survival horror genre. terrifying ambience, really tough gameplay (in the Dark Souls style of natural difficulty, not scripted trial-and-error), and the graphics are also pretty good. horror or not, Shinji Mikami's games are always a blast to play through, and this is no exception
  100. Justmatt101
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    A solid game. I’ll keep it largely because I’m a horror fanatic and there are precious few games available in this genre. I’ll offer my take on the pros and cons (hopefully they’ll help).

    Bad news first (let’s get it out the way) CAMERA It’s roughly similar to The Last of Us in how you move the protagonist and look at his surroundings. I say roughly because the camera…and it    A solid game. I’ll keep it largely because I’m a horror fanatic and there are precious few games available in this genre. I’ll offer my take on the pros and cons (hopefully they’ll help).

    Bad news first (let’s get it out the way)

    CAMERA
    It’s roughly similar to The Last of Us in how you move the protagonist and look at his surroundings. I say roughly because the camera…and it appears this was a conscious design decision…is clumsy to the point that those moments that do require fast paced gameplay are incredibly frustrating. Faced with a leggy boss who’s touch means instant death….and you’re ffed if you think you can sprint around AND engage him with any level of success. You’ll miss a door and run into the wall, get caught on terrain, you name it. So the trick is to NOT put yourself in those situations. If you can think of using all of your weapons ‘capabilities (explosive crossbow bolts can act as proximity mines when shot into the ground or walls)…or use the tripwires, bear traps and spike filled pits plaguing the maps to your advantage….then you can keep things at a manageable pace. Which you need to do.

    STORY
    When I was in college, my girlfriend and future wife – still is so something worked – took me to the Rocky Horror Picture Show on a night where I didn’t tell her I had a fever of 101 because I didn’t want to lose that date. That sense of confusion, WTF and “did that really just happen” ….aided by bronchitis and all the meds that come with it….is exactly the same way I feel playing through this campaign…..and I’m about 4/5s done as I got my copy early. This plot is so flipping disjointed and ….whatever. You really have to experience each chapter as a sort of “one off” story similar to those horror movies made up of 4-5 short stories (like VHS or Creepshow).
    That’s it.

    Pros
    TONE AND GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION
    IT IS FREAKY….not in a scary way but in a consistently “oh that’s just wrong” grindhouse/splatter film way..and the grainy, fog layered, dark graphics help maintain that perception. People can **** about the graphics all they want. They’re not BAD. And they’re appropriate. The monsters are sick, death animations (yours and the baddies) are incredibly gory and the whole thing is undeniably, deliciously grim …which is good during the holiday season.

    SOUND
    Nicely done. Decent headphones or speakers are a necessity.

    STEALTH
    Is a viable tactic. I love stealth and considered gameplay. Most of the time, that's what this is.

    DIFFICULTY
    It’s like Dark Souls….except it’s a horror game. If you’re afraid of having to rework certain levels, then don’t apply. But there’s a sense of accomplishment when you’re done.
    In summation = good game. Not incredible. But worth your time if you’re a horror fan.

    PS ....if you got this far.... ALIEN ISOLATION WAS WAY BETTER…    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 65
  3. Negative: 1 out of 65
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    80
    It's lean, with few repeated ideas, and boasts one of the best save rooms you'll ever experience. [Christmas 2014, p.88]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    81
    Bold and brutal, it has the guts to stay true to its horror roots without feeling outdated. [Christmas 2014, p.58]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 6, 2014
    70
    After a clumsy opening, The Evil Within hits its stride towards the end and the fist act and the tension rarely lets up. [Christmas 2014, p.114]
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