The Evil Within

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8.2

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  1. Cloudz
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
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  2. Jack73
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Really fun horror/action game, lots of cool enemies, locations and very unique boss designs.
  3. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
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  4. GilsonHlatki
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Jogo brabo, terror de verdade, com vilões muito brabos, terror psicológico mais brabo
  5. 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
  6. coelo
    Nov 2, 2015
    8
    Highly underrated by the press. This game is quite fun, and technically it is completely competent. Graphically it ranges from good to stellar and I personally haven't had any problems with the controls at all. If you enjoyed Resident Evil at all, you will like this game I guarantee.

    It is nothing like Outlast as it really is not that scary. I find this game to be an entertaining    Highly underrated by the press. This game is quite fun, and technically it is completely competent. Graphically it ranges from good to stellar and I personally haven't had any problems with the controls at all. If you enjoyed Resident Evil at all, you will like this game I guarantee.

    It is nothing like Outlast as it really is not that scary. I find this game to be an entertaining psychological thriller, somewhat like Until Dawn except with more ability to affect your environment. The set pieces, the environment, is quite well done and you can see that this game was given attention and love in the environment.

    Don't be put off by the negative reviews. I don't know what those reviewers were expecting, but I can fully recommend this game as a great buy at it's current price for anyone who either wants a new Resident Evil type experience, or enjoys Hollywood style psychological thriller movies.

    Very well done, glad to have it in my library of games.

    I'm giving this game a solid 8.
    For reference, I'd give The Witcher 3 (10), Destiny The Taken King (7.5), MGSV (8.5 low because of the 2nd chapter), Bloodborne (9.5), Batman Arkham Knight (8.5).

    This game is a solid 8 even for those who don't adore the genre. If you love the genre you'll probably be very, very glad you got this game. Lastly, definitely do buy the version with the DLC as the DLC is substantial and very additive to the overall experience. Honestly, the DLC is essential to the full narrative. I hate that these companies chop up good games and repack them this way, but if you are going to buy this game, buy it with the DLC.

    I'll address a few of the major complaints here and show you the alternative to them.

    People frequently say the Melee combat is useless
    - Do you think a punch or even a knife attack on a creature that is wrapped in barbwire and penetrated by half a dozen sharp objects... Do you think they'd be bothered by a punch, kick, or knife attack?

    The people complaining about Melee, honestly they are probably FPS folks who are used to seeing their super blazing fast knife rip through someone's jugular like a blade of pure sunlight.

    Short answer, the Melee combat is spot on for THIS game. If this were call of duty I'd see their complaint. However, the objective of this game is NOT to rack up kills folks. You are supposed to feel weak and afraid of conflict, not like a super human bad ass GI JOE from hell. The Melee is spot on.

    People often say the graphics are bad.
    - the developers were obviously going for a Hollywood film type effect. I totally like it and think it works. I play on a 60" TV, leaving the black bars on all the time and honestly, this game looks really good. It is not all shiny and dripping with bloom, HDR, etc. The graphics look better than I need them to and again I feel like the people complaining about this game are not the target audience.

    This is simply a better game than resident evil 4, the last real resident evil we had. Please don't be scared to purchase it. I very nearly passed this by based on the reviews, but it was on sale with the DLC for under $30.

    This game is completely technically, story, and environmentally pleasing and you really gotta see it for yourself. Once you play this you'll likely question who the heck is writing these negative reviews and what their agenda is. Or at least I did. It's getting very difficult to trust reviews these days. I was burnt hard on Destiny which turned out to be a total flop imo as it had absolutely no story whatsoever (TTK is a step in the right direction though).

    If you see this game with DLC for $30 or less, it's a steal plain and simple.
    Even at $50 I think I'd personally feel satisfied, but it is currently at $30 and that is ludicrously good.
    I know the reviews have been unkind to this game, but I say take a chance on this one. I did, and I'm very pleased. It's the true Resident Evil successor we've been waiting for.

    Have fun!    … Expand
  7. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    Overall, The Evil Within is a solid return to form for the survival-horror genre. Fans of classic horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill will rejoice. The game offers many gut wrenching moments and plenty of scares, along with pretty visuals, a gloomy atmosphere, unique and terrifying enemies and a genuinely fun experience. Unfortunately, it has a few flaws, such as some cheapOverall, The Evil Within is a solid return to form for the survival-horror genre. Fans of classic horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill will rejoice. The game offers many gut wrenching moments and plenty of scares, along with pretty visuals, a gloomy atmosphere, unique and terrifying enemies and a genuinely fun experience. Unfortunately, it has a few flaws, such as some cheap enemies, wonky combat, a few technical issues and bland characters. Flashes of Resident Evil 4 brilliance is here, which is a huge compliment. Through the distracting annoyances, you’ll still want to keep playing, because the fun factor is there. That says a lot about The Evil Within.… Expand
  8. ilovegames32
    Jan 2, 2016
    8
    Welcome back mr. Mikami-son, the horror genre/game industry missed you! When i first heard that mikami was directing this game i had one purpose!, buy this game as soon as it was released! Unfortunaley that didnt happen until mid 2015 lol. Anyway, the positives, graphics: its great! Everything looks dirty/grimey/slimey/bloody etc almost as if to give silent hill a nod for inspiration andWelcome back mr. Mikami-son, the horror genre/game industry missed you! When i first heard that mikami was directing this game i had one purpose!, buy this game as soon as it was released! Unfortunaley that didnt happen until mid 2015 lol. Anyway, the positives, graphics: its great! Everything looks dirty/grimey/slimey/bloody etc almost as if to give silent hill a nod for inspiration and thats definitely a plus! Music: it can be extremly haunting at times while none existent in other areas of the game but ultimately the music fits well with the enviroment your playing in. Sound: i think this is where the evil within really shines! Walking or running down hall ways, streets, forests or caves have never been scarier. The enemies grunts, screams and moans are very convincing ESPECIALLY when your being chased by the four arm woman(dam she wqs tough to beat) Enemies: the enemey designs are pretty creepy like the tall monster that seemed to be nailed to a cross to the really deformed bosses which are a combination of gross looking and hard to kill. Gameplay: sebastion has lots of weapons at his disposal but the crossbow will most likely be your bestie throughout the game oh and the matches and very helpful when you want enemies to STAY dead! Besides shooting though, the gameplay is pretty straight forward, you can shoot duck/duck behind cover(kidman only) run etc. Scare factor: i'll give a solid 7 as the game deviates between traditional horror to actionmode in some areas, its balanced enough to where any fan of both genres will enjoy this game.

    Now the negatives. Pop up/slash detail of background delay. In some areas of the game, particularly in the cinematics, some aspects of the background gets drawn in at the last minute. It isnt very distracting but noticable. Difficulty: this is probably the worst aspect of the game because in one section or room, the enemies can be pushovers while others will be difficult to kill especially since this game barely gi es you ammo(the most ammo i ever picked up was five bullets) Puzzels: puzzles exist in the evil within, just dont expect them to the brain teasers you experienced in games like silent hill or classic resident evil games.characters: besides the guy that runs mobius(the guy with the sinister shadow claws) i generally didnt care about sebastion or kidman, they werent badly developed, just nit developed to their full potential. Other than that, the evip within accomplished what it set out to do, give gamers a good scare while running through ruvik/ruben's twisted nightmare while doing everything you can to survive. This game gets a solid 8/10! Im looking forward to a sequel to this game in the future!    … Expand
  9. AlexanderVallin
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    I am a huge fan of psychological horror and am greatly enjoying this game. I heard about it because the creator made the earlier Resident Evil games but was impressed with the more serious tone this game has over the rather bizarre dialogue in RE games.

    The game had many areas that made me feel uneasy. This game is difficult - I'm playing on the easy difficulty and am almost    I am a huge fan of psychological horror and am greatly enjoying this game. I heard about it because the creator made the earlier Resident Evil games but was impressed with the more serious tone this game has over the rather bizarre dialogue in RE games.

    The game had many areas that made me feel uneasy. This game is difficult - I'm playing on the easy difficulty and am almost finished the game but must have already died over 50 times. There are sequences where you solve puzzles while in combat which is very harrowing - way better than slowly moving blocks to reach a key. Some of the bosses are frightening and to get through them I have to keep mentally telling myself that I'm solving a puzzle and not running from something that is going to rip off my head.

    I also am a horror fan generally and while the game borrows from usually unrelated horror tropes, I'm still enjoying the experience. Zombies, Texas Chainsaws, Pyramid Heads, Japanese Horror, Experimentations gone wrong, altered realities - these are all present.

    As far as story and atmosphere I would put this right under Silent Hill but still a great effort.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. AenimaD
    Oct 18, 2014
    8
    Don't get all the bad revies, must be kids that never played survival horror.

    I'm in the middle of it and got to say: Of course it's not SH2 (nothing is actually), but it's the best take on survival horror since the first Dead Space in 2008. It really scared me a couple of times apart from fascinating me with it's awesome atmosphere, sound design, enemies and graphics. The beginning is    Don't get all the bad revies, must be kids that never played survival horror.

    I'm in the middle of it and got to say: Of course it's not SH2 (nothing is actually), but it's the best take on survival horror since the first Dead Space in 2008. It really scared me a couple of times apart from fascinating me with it's awesome atmosphere, sound design, enemies and graphics. The beginning is brutally challenging, but once you survived that the game evolves. If you're looking for SURVIVAL horror, give it a go, if you're looking for something easy to play - stay away.    … Expand
  12. SStorms17
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    I give The Evil Within an 8. Its a real Survival Horror experience.Now when i first started playing this i wasnt that interested until about chapter 5. At this point it really starts to suck you in. The Boss fights are a lot of fun and nerve racking. The weapon and abilities upgrades make the game that much better. I really hope they make a sequal to this that will be more puzzle orientedI give The Evil Within an 8. Its a real Survival Horror experience.Now when i first started playing this i wasnt that interested until about chapter 5. At this point it really starts to suck you in. The Boss fights are a lot of fun and nerve racking. The weapon and abilities upgrades make the game that much better. I really hope they make a sequal to this that will be more puzzle oriented but overall it was scary,gory, and fun!… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. unluckydice
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    If your a fan of resident evil 4, ,and old school horror games like resident evil and silent hill you will like this game, It was my most anticipated game of the year and i'm happy to say it delivers, The evil within's strongest asset is the illusion of not known whats going on while creating a horrific atmosphere. Its understandable the game is getting mixed reviews because its a nonIf your a fan of resident evil 4, ,and old school horror games like resident evil and silent hill you will like this game, It was my most anticipated game of the year and i'm happy to say it delivers, The evil within's strongest asset is the illusion of not known whats going on while creating a horrific atmosphere. Its understandable the game is getting mixed reviews because its a non understandable experience.(It's a game that requires patience) (for the best experience play on survival mode)… Expand
  16. ReDDx
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    just finished the game yesterday and it was great Journey
    one on the best games i played in a long time.
    the story is a little bit weak and slow progressed but the gameplay is very RE4ish and and was enjoyable for me. the atmosphere is fantastic and creepy, you can feel the shiver in your back, danger lurks in every corner. the game focused more on gure than real horror, cant say that    just finished the game yesterday and it was great Journey
    one on the best games i played in a long time.
    the story is a little bit weak and slow progressed but the gameplay is very RE4ish and and was enjoyable for me.
    the atmosphere is fantastic and creepy, you can feel the shiver in your back, danger lurks in every corner.
    the game focused more on gure than real horror, cant say that the game is very scary (outlast and AI is scarier) but it still pretty good, especially in the creepy save room :)
    the game performs extremely well on my PC
    i5 3550, hd 7850 oc 2gb, 8 gb ram.
    i read a lot about the crash problem, i can say from my experience i didn't have a single crash or save bug or any other problem. very smooth running(it still a pretty crappy port but oh well, not everything is perfect)
    the only bad things i can say about the game is the frame lock and the stupid black bars( you can fix it but still it ruin the overall experience)

    gameplay: 8/10
    graphics: 7/10
    sound: 10/10
    atmosphere: 10/10
    story: 7/10
    overall: 8.4/10

    *sorry for my english    … 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. 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
  19. Zyglroxenon
    Oct 27, 2014
    8
    This game is pretty intelligently designed when it comes to the mechanics of it all, but is extremely questionable when it comes to its other design decisions. First off, here are the two big annoying things with the game: forced letterbox ratio. In an attempt to be cinematic, they decided to go with a widescreen resolution. I find that very annoying, as I like to be able to see everythingThis game is pretty intelligently designed when it comes to the mechanics of it all, but is extremely questionable when it comes to its other design decisions. First off, here are the two big annoying things with the game: forced letterbox ratio. In an attempt to be cinematic, they decided to go with a widescreen resolution. I find that very annoying, as I like to be able to see everything on my screen. The second really annoying thing is the very narrow FOV. I understand that the game is going for a claustrophobic feel, but again, I like to see things on my screen.

    On the positive side of things, this game completely nails what being a survival horror game is all about, bar a couple chapters. Amusingly, I found those couple chapters to be very Resident Evil 4-esque, and the game is paced rather alike to Resident Evil 4, although I find the subject material to be far more compelling, as it evokes a stronger Silent Hill feel than Resident Evil. When the game does get its encounters and its tone right, the game is brilliant, but when it's completely off-tone, and you're in an arena trying to defeat hordes of enemies, the game is really, quite off-putting. I'm really in two minds about The Evil Within, but at the end of the day, I really enjoyed what I played, and I think that has to do with good the combat feels and actually, a pretty compelling story, even if the characters are flat and underdeveloped. The Agony Crossbow provides a lot of strategic options for you, as well as stealth, bottles, and even such a simple mechanic as burning bodies with matches. You have to be careful about what you upgrade on your character as choice really does matter on that front, as you, by no means, will be able to upgrade even remotely close to everything.

    In short, this game is pretty hit or miss, but for me, the hits were strong enough to truly make this a very compelling experience with the amount of combat variety offered to you, but yet, managing to strangle your resources down to a minimum. I didn't have much of an issue conserving resources on Survival difficulty, but Nightmare mode is a whole different ball game. This is the best survival horror experience in a fair amount of time. (I did play Alien: Isolation [and reviewed it], you can check out my review and why it didn't really stick with me, if that tickles your fancy)    … Expand
  20. midway23
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    The Evil Within is the closest thing you'll get to survival horror that's less than 9 years old. Disregarding its simple story, boring characters, unfair death and last gen visuals, so far this is as good as it gets. It's genuinely scary, aesthetically beautiful and stresses you out as much as Resident Evil 4 did. This is a nightmare you won't soon forget.

    For the full review check out    The Evil Within is the closest thing you'll get to survival horror that's less than 9 years old. Disregarding its simple story, boring characters, unfair death and last gen visuals, so far this is as good as it gets. It's genuinely scary, aesthetically beautiful and stresses you out as much as Resident Evil 4 did. This is a nightmare you won't soon forget.

    For the full review check out "BathroomGamers" on YouTube :)    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. Rinku-95
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    El Survival Horror está disfrutando de un nuevo despertar gracias a Alien: Isolation y a The Evil Within.

    Mikami lo ha logrado. Esto es lo que debería haber sido en su día Resident evil 4 y no lo que realmente fue. El terror y la tensión están presentes en el juego, nos encontraremos con enemigos de los que no nos podremos defender por falta de recursos y nuestra única opción será huir    El Survival Horror está disfrutando de un nuevo despertar gracias a Alien: Isolation y a The Evil Within.

    Mikami lo ha logrado. Esto es lo que debería haber sido en su día Resident evil 4 y no lo que realmente fue. El terror y la tensión están presentes en el juego, nos encontraremos con enemigos de los que no nos podremos defender por falta de recursos y nuestra única opción será huir de ellos mediante el sigilo. Una gran ambientación, gore, una historia interesante y personajes interesantes y la jugabilidad de RE4 con numerosas mejoras. Sus únicas lacras son el desfasado apartado técnico, una cámara que es incómoda hasta que se logra dominar y las dichosas franjas negras. Ojalá pusiesen la opción de editar estas dos últimas opciones mediante un parche porque es posible.

    TEW SÍ es un survival horror. Tiene terror y tensión, intenta meter miedo al jugador. También tiene supervivencia, enfrentarse a los enemigos no es buena idea debido a que no sueles ir bien servido de salud y que normalmente las balas no llegan para matar a todos. Hay que buscar otra forma de acabar y huir de los enemigos: El sigilo. El cual me parece un acierto.

    ¿Que el juego tiene acción? sí ¿Y? Como es lógico , llegará el momento en el que tengamos las armas y al personaje tan mejorado que va a ser inevitable acabar con todos los enemigos a base de tiros. Esto también pasa en los Survival horror clásicos como Resident evil o Silent hill, en los que llega el momento que tenemos nuestras pistolas/escopetas/Rifles/Lanzagranadas junto a un surtido menú de munición y plantas/Bebidas energéticas/Botiquínes/Sprays. Aunque todo esto depende del jugador, siempre suele ser olvidado por parte de los más nostalgicos. Esto es lo que Mikami denomina como "Superar el horror".

    Sobre las referencias a otros juegos, las referencias son elementos y guiños a Resident evil (Como es lógico, puesto que el juego es del creador de la misma). Un guiño a Pyramid head... y nada más. El resto son elementos extraídos de la culturilla general del terror y de la mitología japonesa.

    Si sois capaces de obviar sus pequeños defectos, disfrutaréis con The Evil Within.

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    Survival horror is enjoying a new awakening by Alien: Isolation and The Evil Within.

     

    Mikami has done. This is what should have been at the time Resident evil 4 and it really was not. The terror and tension are present in the game, we find enemies that we can not defend for lack of resources and our only option is to flee from them by stealth. A great atmosphere, gore, an interesting story and interesting characters and gameplay of RE4 with numerous improvements. His only blemishes are outdated technical section, a camera that is uncomfortable until it achieves the happy master and black stripes. Hopefully verifications the option to edit the latter two options using a patch because it is possible.

     

    YES TEW is a survival horror. He has horror and tension, tries to frighten the player. It also has survival confront the enemies is not a good idea because it does not usually go well served health and normally bullets fail to kill all. We must find another way to kill and run away from enemies: Stealth. Which seems like a wise move.

     

    What game has the action? And yeah? Obviously, there will come a time when we have the weapons and the character so much better to be inevitably destroy all enemies based shots. This also happens in survival horror classics like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, where now we have our pistols / shotguns / rifles / grenade launcher menu with an assortment of ammunition and plants / energy / aid kits / Sprays Drinks arrives. Although this depends on the player, always seems to be forgotten by the more nostalgic. This is what Mikami calls "Overcoming the horror".

     

    On references to other games, references are elements and nods to Resident evil (Of course, since the game is the creator of it). A nod to Pyramid head ... and nothing else. All other elements are extracted culturilla general terror and Japanese mythology.

     

    If you are able to ignore their minor flaws, you will enjoy with The Evil Within.    … Expand
  23. rafaaguilera
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    The Evil Within is like an unpolished jewel, it may not impress by how it looks, technically somewhat like an early PS3 game with an inconsistent framerate. However, the content is valuable and worth our time. Sure, the the plot is a bit confusing and the characters felt underdeveloped, but I really enjoyed the gameplay, the atmosphere, the pacing (which is a really positive thing, sinceThe Evil Within is like an unpolished jewel, it may not impress by how it looks, technically somewhat like an early PS3 game with an inconsistent framerate. However, the content is valuable and worth our time. Sure, the the plot is a bit confusing and the characters felt underdeveloped, but I really enjoyed the gameplay, the atmosphere, the pacing (which is a really positive thing, since it lasts for almost 20 hours), the scenario diversity/ art and most of all: it's a survival horror that you feel like you're struggling to survive, not a mindless shooter like the last Resident Evil offerings.… Expand
  24. larrystanke
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    Well I would give this 8.5. It's is really well made and thought out game, with quite good story for a video game, great artistic environments, with extremely simple level design, where you not bothered too much about backtracking or anything like that.

    The length of the game is also a plus. I completed it in 15 or 16 hours on 'survival'. There are plenty of cutscenes, and well made    Well I would give this 8.5. It's is really well made and thought out game, with quite good story for a video game, great artistic environments, with extremely simple level design, where you not bothered too much about backtracking or anything like that.

    The length of the game is also a plus. I completed it in 15 or 16 hours on 'survival'. There are plenty of cutscenes, and well made environments, all levels are very different and distinct, its never gonna be like you think it feels familiar, not a single time. I am surprised that they managed to make all the ugly, old, creepy, dark environments with so much character.

    The horror element, yes there were few creepy and scary moments, but just at the beginning, then it's basically gritty and unpleasant feeling throughout the game.

    The combat is what I dont like too much. First in the game where there aren't that many bullets, the meele attacts are extremely inefective, even though guys uses knife for stealth kills, he doesn't use it combat. It might around 20 hits to kill a lowest enemy. Sure you can get a axe or a torch and get a instakill, but only once. However the burning of the downed enemies or oil puddles are quite cool, but it's not 100% reliable, what I mean that if you burn a corpse or downed enemy, not always or not every enemy that is at required distance, will burn also. But i guess it has point as nothing in the game is reliable, just like headshots, which is weird as hell, as you always are used in all the shooting games that headshot is a kill - not necessarily in the evil within. So for these things game loses 1 point.

    While the story might not be the best, but the way you see it unfold is really nice. I won't be telling how, because it would be quite a spoiler.

    Graphics? I'm never too fussed about it too much, I'm more into imersion most of the time, I did really enjoyed the textures and details on all the walls etc.

    I do reccomend the game for people who are dissapointed with grecent games as I am. So this was quite fresh breath of air.

    8.5 and reccomend    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. Knibbles
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Survival Horror, a genre that hasn't been done well in a long time. The Evil Within changes that.

    This isn't a shooting gallery action game with some horror elements as seen in most "survival horror" games, you'll actually be trying to survive from the horrors you face instead mowing down tons of them like Rambo. Ammo is scarce, enemies are tough and come in great numbers, you can    Survival Horror, a genre that hasn't been done well in a long time. The Evil Within changes that.

    This isn't a shooting gallery action game with some horror elements as seen in most "survival horror" games, you'll actually be trying to survive from the horrors you face instead mowing down tons of them like Rambo. Ammo is scarce, enemies are tough and come in great numbers, you can either run and hide, fight them head on or try a more sneaky approach.

    The enemies themselves range from your typical zombies to much more creative baddies. The character designs themselves are very imaginative, with certain creatures and character being very memorable. The spider lady is very much the poster girl for The Evil Within.

    Gameplay wise the game is great, although there are issues with the frame-rate, and also the annoying letterbox that borders the screen, although these are the only major issues that I can find with the game. The story is pretty good and inventive, once you understand what's going on at least, although some of the characters are pretty bland and boring, like your player character Detective Sebastian Castellanos. While there is no multiplayer component to the game, it does offer a few re-runs on harder difficulty's, with some unlockables and weapon upgrades to gain.

    Overall, The Evil Within genuinely manages to scare and mess with your mind, while putting you into an actual survival horror scenario that's a challenge to overcome. It's a great game for horror fans, especially if your interested in something that changes the pace from the usual shooting gallery style action games, and while not perfect, i would say to definitely give it a try.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. joaopontesvaz
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Graphics: 8.2 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 7.0 Fun/Story: 8

    Not a must have game but it´s solid. The Resident Evil 4 fans (like me) is always present and that is very good because RE4 is one of my favorite games all time. The Evil Within is not brilliant as it spiritual predecessor was but i really enjoyed this game.
  29. tybyrd93
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    In terms of survival horror gameplay and level design, this game is a breath of fresh air. The evil within is undeniably creepy without relying on jump scares. Ammo is precious and going in guns blazing isn't always the best plan. Speaking of guns, the shooting mechanics are very satisfying and the upgrade system encourages going the extra mile and exploring the environments to findIn terms of survival horror gameplay and level design, this game is a breath of fresh air. The evil within is undeniably creepy without relying on jump scares. Ammo is precious and going in guns blazing isn't always the best plan. Speaking of guns, the shooting mechanics are very satisfying and the upgrade system encourages going the extra mile and exploring the environments to find resources and spare parts. The story, however, is lacking. The main character is exremely uninteresting and reacts to things in an unbelievably apathetic way. The plot throws him from one situation to another in a scatter-brained manner, providing very little context. All in all, the evil within is what survival horror fans have been wanting since resident evil 4 and it's a must buy for next gen systems… Expand
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. Bloodsugar
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    This is a great horror game similar to Resident evil 4, except much more creepy and suspenseful. I would give this a 9.5 for being incredibly well done and fun, however I do not like the way they tell the story. One minute you are traveling with a group of people, the next you are trapped in a room and you have no idea how you got there. This happens literally 10 times in this game atThis is a great horror game similar to Resident evil 4, except much more creepy and suspenseful. I would give this a 9.5 for being incredibly well done and fun, however I do not like the way they tell the story. One minute you are traveling with a group of people, the next you are trapped in a room and you have no idea how you got there. This happens literally 10 times in this game at least. It's too surreal. Everything is in a dream-like state, and is susceptible to changing anytime it wants. While some people like this, I find it incredibly annoying that every 20 minutes into the story I am teleported somewhere else.… Expand
  35. horrorreviews
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A strange game to be sure. What looked like a survival horror turned out to be a gory shooter. Not only did the game lack horror but the survival element was not good at all. Nothing AT All seemed like a threat (even the bosses) and the easy puzzles as well as the panic-less chase scenes made it get very repetitive very quickly especially later on as upgrades and more supplies make combat just boring and simple even though the enemies are cool. The game holds the player's hand WAY to much. There are also a lot of glitches and it just seems parts of the game lack refinement. However, the story (once it starts being actually told) is really cool and intriguing and despite an ending that still left a lot up in the air, the story itself made the game worth continuing even when the gameplay was getting dull. There is also tremendous detail in the environments and on the gamestyle. This had potential to be a fantastic game especially with its mind blowing story but a 12 hour game can simply not have that level of easiness and simplicity. Would not recommend for horror fans but for anyone looking for a unique experience with a great story, this is the game for you. Overall I enjoyed it.… Expand
  36. SlasherX
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    I went in with high expectations and to put it briefly...I overall enjoyed it, but was below my very high expected 9.5/10.

    The game tries to be a psychological mind bender, making you question the reality of the situation and makes you wonder what could come next. The Bad first (everything is subjective to taste): - You die...ALOT. Sometimes you just want to move forward. - I'm    I went in with high expectations and to put it briefly...I overall enjoyed it, but was below my very high expected 9.5/10.

    The game tries to be a psychological mind bender, making you question the reality of the situation and makes you wonder what could come next.

    The Bad first (everything is subjective to taste):
    - You die...ALOT. Sometimes you just want to move forward.
    - I'm absolutely not a fan of black bars
    - 30fps give it a slow paced feeling as it should be, but frame rates easily drop when this is done.
    - Confirm too frequent frame rate drops, but this can be easily fixed in future updates.
    - Graphics are no where as good as I hoped.
    - Story not well explained most of the time, or at least don't explain who is who and why.
    - movements feel sluggish at times where accurate stealth movements are necessary.

    The good:
    - You die...ALOT. This is a bad and a good thing. The replay ability of each level doesn't feel frustrating, but much more a challenge for you to go back and try again..in different ways all the time.
    - Great horror atmosphere and very nice first Chapter. I don't want to spoil more..
    - (SPOILER) Love the Silent Hill 2 reference with the look of the nurse when in the save game dreams.
    - Each level is unique in its own way with always something intriguing to look forward to. Most of the time.
    - This game is a survival horror. You will feel exactly that when playing it. You are surviving. THAT is something many games don't have anymore.

    You make one wrong move...BAM, you're dead. It isn't a perfectionists game, but it requires planning and thinking on how to proceed forward in each level. You will make full use of your environments and once you learn the tricks you will enjoy the game to the fullest.

    I expected a better told story, better graphics without those dreadful black bars that remove 2 thirds of my screen space (literally). Improve the controls, make the bars a choice and improve the frame rate.

    Overall you will enjoy the game. It isn't the best, but it is FAR from the worst.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. hamster98
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    the game is a true survival horror game its better than re 5 and re 6 shinji has done it again the evil within has 15 chapters and that really good cause that spands 23 hr
  39. Smokin_AcesNYC
    Jul 13, 2015
    8
    Honestly, I don't get why a lot of people soured on this game. First off, if you're expecting to play an updated version of Resident Evil 4, then yeah you're going to be really disappointed. This game is completely different from RE4. Yes, it can be a challenge especially if you're playing on Akumu mode. And they did update the game where you can turn off the letterbox look in the game.Honestly, I don't get why a lot of people soured on this game. First off, if you're expecting to play an updated version of Resident Evil 4, then yeah you're going to be really disappointed. This game is completely different from RE4. Yes, it can be a challenge especially if you're playing on Akumu mode. And they did update the game where you can turn off the letterbox look in the game. The boss are truly difficult and the first two DLCs do a great job of expanding the main story, providing insight into Juli Kidman. If there was something to complain about it would be the lack of ammo for the rocket launcher you unlock after finishing the game. Why isn't there an option for infinite rockets or maybe infinite ammo? Otherwise this was a compelling game to play and some of the puzzles were a little challenging. If you like playing games with a challenge like Bloodborne, then this game is right up your alley! Enjoy and be tortured lol!… Expand
  40. Miuku
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    The Evil Within may not have any new or revolutionary game play elements, but it still is one fine horror game. And with two released patches, the game will run smoothly with consoles too.

    After playing few chapters, you will probably get used to the game's aspect ratio. If you don't like it, you can always change your tv-settings to fix the aspect ratio so, that you wont see any black    The Evil Within may not have any new or revolutionary game play elements, but it still is one fine horror game. And with two released patches, the game will run smoothly with consoles too.

    After playing few chapters, you will probably get used to the game's aspect ratio. If you don't like it, you can always change your tv-settings to fix the aspect ratio so, that you wont see any black bars. Or at least I could do that with my 3 years old Philips TV, but I still played the game from start to the end, with black bars on the top & bottom of the screen.

    I also was scared by the comments of other players, that the controls are terrible, but gladly those comments proved wrong. During my 14 hours long campaign, I died 36 times, and none of them were result of controls, but rather by my own mistakes & carelessness.

    The way the story is told, may be confusing, and feel little bit weak/strange. Characters are also flat. But if you don't focus too much at the story, you will still enjoy the ride that Evil Within delivers. Also the strange story gives the game a little bit freedom to have more variety with interesting and cool art/level design.

    Graphics aren't that amazing, but worked very well for me, and looked sharp at 1080p resolution. Only downside is that without updating the game data with patches, game will be laggy.

    Evil Within keeps you at your toes almost all the time, when ammo & suplies are scare, and you can't really never be sure about what waiting at you behind next corner. You have a lot of choices on how to upgrade your character, and many different enemy types with different tactics, and dangerous traps hidden in your surroundings, and nice rewards for those who care to explore every corner of the stage. Also at some points at the game you will also have more action packed chapters, but hard-core horror fans may be dissapointed by these gameplay sections.

    Overall its a great game, if you don't set your hopes too high, and if you don't mind the strange story.    … Expand
  41. Demonix74
    May 28, 2015
    8
    Story was very well done, and a ton of effort was used to create a believe dream state style world. Slightly more emphasis on sneaking and less on quick time events, but otherwise a top notch, beautiful game with a great story!
  42. 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
  43. BaronMonaco
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    The Evil Within was very anticipated by the horror fans, Shinji Mikami as the father of Resident Evil promised the return of the true Survival Horror genre not the shooter with gore elements that was Resident Evil 6.
    Well in fact some might be disappointed because the game looks a lot more to Resident Evil 4, which was a great game but not really a survival game. Like in RE4 you aren't    The Evil Within was very anticipated by the horror fans, Shinji Mikami as the father of Resident Evil promised the return of the true Survival Horror genre not the shooter with gore elements that was Resident Evil 6.
    Well in fact some might be disappointed because the game looks a lot more to Resident Evil 4, which was a great game but not really a survival game. Like in RE4 you aren't allowed to miss a lot of shots but if you're aim is good you'll never be short on ammo, some sequences are pure action but it also took the good things of the game with a great ambiance that give me the creeps more than once, good bosses and some true horror sequences. Gameplay wise I really cannot describe it better than the child of Resident Evil 4.

    Technically I don't mind the two black lines that give a movie's style to the game (anyway you can deactivate them in the options) there wasn't any bugs during my playthrough and the graphics are okay thanks to great light effects that makes up for the average textures. But as an european player I have a complaint is that the game didn't include English voices (except in the United Kingdom of course) and that pisses off a pretty large community that don't want to hear wannabee actors doing voice overs when the english version have A-rank actors like Jennifer Carpenter and Anson Mount, really a stupid decision from Bethesda (As far as I know it's the only game of this generation in the case, and it was already pretty rare on the previous one).

    Finally the story was fairly disappointing and just a mind to justify the horror but at least it will last 15 hours wich is good for the genre.

    PS: If you buy the season pass (well only the two were you play Kidman are good but it's the same price if you buy them both or the season pass, might as well give a shot to the boring "Executioner"), the story gets a little better and in addition the gameplay of those is true survival horror, I really advise them they are great and last more or less 5 hours for the two about Kidman (if they were included I would rate the game a 9 instead of an 8).

    In conclusion Evil Within is a good game especially if you like the horror genre, even if maybe there's a little too much action. it might be the beginning of new horror franchise that could really be a reference if they follow the path of the two DLC's "The Assignment" and "The Consequence".    … Expand
  44. murder_magic
    Oct 17, 2014
    8
    Overall I think this was a pretty good game the graphics are good cut scenes need a little work since their mouths don't move when they speak sometimes, kinda annoying but oh well. As for the cinimatic view during the game it was different and I really liked it. Not once did I have to fight the camera angles and the controls were easy to get a handle on. The monsters not really scaryOverall I think this was a pretty good game the graphics are good cut scenes need a little work since their mouths don't move when they speak sometimes, kinda annoying but oh well. As for the cinimatic view during the game it was different and I really liked it. Not once did I have to fight the camera angles and the controls were easy to get a handle on. The monsters not really scary nothing I haven't seen before then again i'm not scared that easily.
    I will admit that the story was a little boring but not so boring that I wouldn't play it again.
    but I do recommend you try the game before you're like "oh look at these bad ratings this game must be **** maybe rent it from Redbox or Gamefly try it see what you think. If you like it great if you don't okay.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. f_lombardi3
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    Ok, so Me personally, I like this game, It's fun and it makes me feel like like I'm watching a movie. The tension in this game is so strong, I was actually legit scared. I dropped my controller playing this game. The Evil Within is a great game... But it isn't game of the year..(Sorry in advance to people who think it is) Anyway, if you want to get this game, Pick it up at full price orOk, so Me personally, I like this game, It's fun and it makes me feel like like I'm watching a movie. The tension in this game is so strong, I was actually legit scared. I dropped my controller playing this game. The Evil Within is a great game... But it isn't game of the year..(Sorry in advance to people who think it is) Anyway, if you want to get this game, Pick it up at full price or wait for price drop.

    THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!!    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. Drewsafox
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    I really liked it. The Evil Within is a good callback to horror games like Resident Evil 4. It was far better than RE5, RE:ORC, RE6. Story was kind of lacking emotion but I didn't hate it. Some of the voice acting was good but most of the line delivery was kind of dry and forced. Plenty of replayability to get all the trophies/achievements. Personally I think action-heavy survival horrorI really liked it. The Evil Within is a good callback to horror games like Resident Evil 4. It was far better than RE5, RE:ORC, RE6. Story was kind of lacking emotion but I didn't hate it. Some of the voice acting was good but most of the line delivery was kind of dry and forced. Plenty of replayability to get all the trophies/achievements. Personally I think action-heavy survival horror games are not scary; So I can forgive the game for not being as frightening as games like Silent Hill, PT, Alien: Isolation or Amnesia. The game has very creepy and diverse environments, with some of my favorites towards the end. I'm not a fan of the resolution and sometimes the frame-rate drops but never to the point where its unplayable. Sometimes the textures look a bit dated, perhaps due to the game being cross-generational but the character models look great on next gen. The design of the enemies and environments I thought were spectacular. The gameplay itself was fine. On Nightmare and AKUMU I often felt moments of difficulty similar to Dark Souls. The aiming needed a bit of fine tuning but I managed to get used to it. The puzzles were kinda dumb and didn't require any critical thinking to figure them out, however it was nice to see the action broken up by occasional puzzle/story sections. The game itself is much longer than your average shooter and will take you anywhere between 10~25 hours to complete depending on your difficulty/skill. However you can speed run it in less than 5 hours.

    All in all it was a much better experience then all the resident evil games but sub par compared to The Last of Us. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice modern callback to survival horror games or challenging games.

    Things I liked:
    + + Amazing atmosphere
    + + Interesting and unique environments
    + + Extremely fun and challenging on Nightmare/AKUMU
    + + Fantastic Enemy / Boss Design
    + A good length
    + A good antagonist
    + A fair amount of replayability.

    Things I didn't like:
    - Bland characters (for the most part).
    - Controls could of been betters.
    - Slightly dated graphics.
    - Story was kinda of hard to follow.
    - 1920x768 resolution is a strange fit.
    - Expensive season pass for DLC.    … Expand
  53. crispycrunch15
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    Amazing gameplay and terrifying enemies but graphics do not live up to my expectations. Gameplay can be hard and could get you frustrated at times. Overall, the story is terrific
  54. Pakso
    Jan 7, 2015
    8
    This game is one of the best survival games ever!
    It has an awesome gameplay similar to RE4 (which was amazing as well) and an outstanding voice acting but there are 2 things that made me not enjoy the game very much
    1- The screen not being full is awful.. I mean don't get me wrong but taking more than 30% of the game screen and replacing it with black lines is not very good even for a    This game is one of the best survival games ever!
    It has an awesome gameplay similar to RE4 (which was amazing as well) and an outstanding voice acting but there are 2 things that made me not enjoy the game very much
    1- The screen not being full is awful.. I mean don't get me wrong but taking more than 30% of the game screen and replacing it with black lines is not very good even for a horror game... So that takes 1.5
    2- The story was a bit complicated and I didn't feel like I was shocked about stuff that I was supposed to in some parts of the game I DON'T WANNA SPOIL ANYTHING and that takes 0.5
    But in general the game was absolutely amazing GOOD JOB ^^    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Jaime5478
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Good game. A breath of fresh air for any survival horror fan. Graphics arnt great but games shouldnt be all about how crisp the graphics are. Good messed up story And sleek gameplay. Not bad for there first game
  58. eternal_napalm
    May 24, 2015
    8
    Has a horrible frame rate, but get past that and it's a survival horror gem. Truly terrifying with immense atmosphere that grips you and gives you chills. Fun exploration and some open level design mixed with linear progression. It's a 'Down The Rabbit Hole' psychological story with intense gore, mystery and horrific monsters. Atmosphere is A+. Technical improvements are needed in future games.
  59. thatgamerguy236
    May 25, 2015
    8
    The Evil Within is not for everyone. But if you like challenging games or if you like Shinji Mikami's work than you The Evil Within is a solid game...
  60. 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.
  61. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    A return to roots per say for original RE creator Shinji Mikami and for the most part it worked. I really like the atmosphere and all the creative creature designs. The game I thought was too long clocking in around 18 HRS. But a lot of twists and turns and a very cool story makes it worth the ride.
  62. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Modern resident evil! I'm resident evil fan and this game isa very good for me! Hard for understanding story, but I love it!
  63. DyuKi
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    Нам явно не врали ,что в данной игремы будем выживать ибо жанор игры Survival horror,но пугаться совершенно не будем.Это и разочаровало!
    Подводя итог небольшого ревью хотелось бы сказать ,что игре много различного оружия и врагов и заскучать вы не успеете.    Нам явно не врали ,что в данной игремы будем выживать ибо жанор игры Survival horror,но пугаться совершенно не будем.Это и разочаровало!
    Подводя итог небольшого ревью хотелось бы сказать ,что игре много различного оружия и врагов и заскучать вы не успеете.
  64. 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
  65. ricardolaizo
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    We are in June 2022 and no doubt The Evil Within is the best horror game made since Resident Evil 4 (not counting remakes, as RE2).

    There's a lot of unique enemies (really, that's too much) and which one of them will make you bristle your hair. TEW have a atmosphere of subtle horror that reminds me of Alan Wake sometimes, and that's a really good point. The combat is fluid and the    We are in June 2022 and no doubt The Evil Within is the best horror game made since Resident Evil 4 (not counting remakes, as RE2).

    There's a lot of unique enemies (really, that's too much) and which one of them will make you bristle your hair.

    TEW have a atmosphere of subtle horror that reminds me of Alan Wake sometimes, and that's a really good point.

    The combat is fluid and the variety of weapons is interesting. The bad point in it is the very few use to the matches.

    If you have a little experience in any horror or shoot game, you should go for a higher difficult. I've finished my first play with a absurd arsenal not used, once I was saving for hard battles.

    And talking about this, my rating for this game is not a 10 because of two points:
    - A ridiculously easy final battle;
    - A poor char building.    … Expand
  66. JGTyson
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    Pretty good, almost a guilty pleasure with just how much AAA **** there is in this game. The usual one-hit-kill stealth, action more than horror, and crafting but still ends up its own unique beast. Areas/sections of the game go all over the place from every horror cliches like hospitals, villages, ruin cities, etc. If you want a good story and likable characters, you're gonna hate this.
  67. Viktory_Gaming
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    One of the many things I loved about TEW is the atmosphere. What happens quite often with horror games is that there are too many cheap jump scares and TEW doesn't rely on them at all, sure there are some there but it ultimately relies more on the sounds, the chilling story and the locations. The only negative that I can bring up is that the main character is pretty cliche and boring.
  68. Foxy43
    Nov 10, 2017
    8
    This is a good survival horror, developed by the creator of Resident Evil games. The Evil Within is pretty long, it was the first thing I encountered when I played this game. Somewhere in the middle of the game, It's getting boring for me. It's very long and it's not always clear what's going on. Also I want to note the complexity in this game, it does not forgive mistakes, here eachThis is a good survival horror, developed by the creator of Resident Evil games. The Evil Within is pretty long, it was the first thing I encountered when I played this game. Somewhere in the middle of the game, It's getting boring for me. It's very long and it's not always clear what's going on. Also I want to note the complexity in this game, it does not forgive mistakes, here each patron will be on the count. This horror does not scare, but rather keeps in suspense. Well, I think it's a good game.
    P.S. Also black bands are not for everyone, but I liked it :)    … Expand
  69. kibowman
    Mar 3, 2018
    8
    A great addition to the survival horror world and also a great alternative to RE. Must play if you are a fan!
  70. balding
    May 7, 2018
    8
    Imagina : Resident Evil 4 + Silent Hill + The Last of Us = The Evil Within

    Del Residente al Interior . La obra de Shinji Mikami no deja indiferente . Si bien no es perfecta , es un survival tiene muy buen ritmo en su trama , alternando situaciones diferentes constantemente de forma que no nos sentimos estar repitiendo lo mismo todo el rato . Considero que se podría haber sacado más    Imagina : Resident Evil 4 + Silent Hill + The Last of Us = The Evil Within

    Del Residente al Interior . La obra de Shinji Mikami no deja indiferente . Si bien no es perfecta , es un survival tiene muy buen ritmo en su trama , alternando situaciones diferentes constantemente de forma que no nos sentimos estar repitiendo lo mismo todo el rato . Considero que se podría haber sacado más partido al sigilo , ajustar más la curva de dificultad y ofrecer un control más tosco que a veces desespera .No obstante , la atmósfera agobiante que tiene , el surrealismo de su trama y los combates contra los jefes finales suman mucho a la experiencia final , que acelera vertiginosamente en su último tercio .

    Un imprescindible en toda regla para los amantes del Survival Horror . Aunque eso sí , no esperes un título de terror , no lo es . Es acción con momentos tensos y algún susto puntual .

    Mi valoración real sería de 8,6 . Pero vista la crítica negativa que hay no me importa subir esas décimas hasta el 9    … Expand
  71. Amunozrocha
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A refreshing survival horror after the resident evil 6 mess, some of the scenarios feels downgraded but works ok
  72. Dandan2212
    Apr 13, 2018
    8
    The evil within um jogo com um enredo confuso mas envolvente! é tensão a cada minuto. inimigos criativos e com significados. personagens carismáticos que combinam com a trama horripilante! o que peca neste game e os constantes bugs mais tirando isto e um excelente jogo de terror e sobrevivência!
  73. HeavyMetalSloth
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    First off i would like to say that the developers did a great job on designing this game. This was my first legit horror game i have played in a long time and let me say this was by far the most difficult and frustrating game i have ever played. I died 199 times and played it on survival mode. The chapters i had the most difficulty with was chapter 7, 10 and 15. I died the most in thoseFirst off i would like to say that the developers did a great job on designing this game. This was my first legit horror game i have played in a long time and let me say this was by far the most difficult and frustrating game i have ever played. I died 199 times and played it on survival mode. The chapters i had the most difficulty with was chapter 7, 10 and 15. I died the most in those chapters. In a couple chapters towards the end of the game you are able to use a mounted turret which is totaling satisfying as throughout the whole game you are scrambling to find any ammo, but when you are on that turret you don't have to worry about running out of ammo as you just aim and let her rip. Anyways here are my likes and dislikes of the game:

    Likes:
    -The game as a whole is a mind altering adventure, literally.

    Dislikes:
    - Camera angles get wonky a little bit during combat.
    - The save system is a total let down as i would be 15 or more minutes into a chapter and making good progress and next thing you know i die and then i have to restart all over again which is a huge letdown and VERY FRUSTRATING!!
    - The sprinting in this game just sucks. Who gets tired of running after 8 sec. An enemy would literally be chasing me and next you know my guy stopped to take a breather. I am like ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW!!!
    - After dying you have to re-search for the green gel, ammo, etc that you accumulated before dying which got annoying.
    - Lack of ammo was my biggest thing which is why i kept dying because most of my deaths occurred in boss fights and during those fights is when i needed more ammo, but didn't have it so i had to get creative. I guess i can blame it on the difficulty i had it on.

    Considering how extremely frustrated i got during this game i still thought it was a great game, but dam was it FRUSTRATING. When i play Evil Within 2 i am putting the difficulty on easy. It was just too much to deal with at times on survival mode.    … Expand
  74. OperationGames
    May 15, 2018
    8
    Resident Evil mixed with LCD.
    Good game mechanics despite the fact that the story is very hard to understand because of the twisted plot.
  75. Darioplay92
    May 21, 2018
    8
    A mi parecer este juego es una mezcla perfecta entre Resident Evil 4, The Last of us y cierto toque a Silent Hill, es un survival horror en toda regla, que tiene momentos muy estresantes en los que tendremos muy poca munición para plantar cara a los enemigos, en cuanto a nivel de historia aunque sea confusa la campaña principal, una vez pasado los DLC´s todo lo que ocurre dentro del juegoA mi parecer este juego es una mezcla perfecta entre Resident Evil 4, The Last of us y cierto toque a Silent Hill, es un survival horror en toda regla, que tiene momentos muy estresantes en los que tendremos muy poca munición para plantar cara a los enemigos, en cuanto a nivel de historia aunque sea confusa la campaña principal, una vez pasado los DLC´s todo lo que ocurre dentro del juego cobra mucho más sentido, y a mi parecer son indispensables para poder disfrutar por completo de este gran juego que no llega al nivel de obra maestra, pero si de ser uno de los mejores juegos de la pasada generación.… Expand
  76. ManChile
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    The Evil Within is a one-of-a-kind game. It blends many elements from past and current survival horror titles into an unforgettable experience. The interesting atmosphere and story, the varied areas and bosses. The combat is a bit clunky though and the traps sprinkled in every area may take a bit to get used to. If you can look past the few gameplay flaws, you'll have a blast.
  77. mrkp
    Aug 5, 2019
    8
    не самая страшная игра, управление немного неудобное, надо время для привыкания, но играть интересно.
  78. DarkWolf523
    Sep 11, 2018
    8
    Fantastic!!! Shinji Mikami should be proud into making something so original. The Evil Within has so much to offer and it shows on how an actually survival horror is made. I didn't like the redundant level progression, which shows on how cliche some games can be. I also didn't like that there was a few scenarios when facing the invisible enemies, there were was so many prefect timesFantastic!!! Shinji Mikami should be proud into making something so original. The Evil Within has so much to offer and it shows on how an actually survival horror is made. I didn't like the redundant level progression, which shows on how cliche some games can be. I also didn't like that there was a few scenarios when facing the invisible enemies, there were was so many prefect times where those enemies could cause the player trouble and panic at the appropriate situation, and Sometimes some areas enemies can catch too easily and you get a cheap death. I adore the box head boss, that was very creative. So far, a great way to show that exploring dark dank environments, and I say this is a really good game.… Expand
  79. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    The Evil Within is a special game, it has a great plot but due to bad story telling it can't shine, the game play is your average third-person over the shoulder goodness. The characters aren't very interesting in this game aside from Sebastian, he has an interesting back story which is told through collectibles. This game is a very good game but suffers from bad story telling and pacingThe Evil Within is a special game, it has a great plot but due to bad story telling it can't shine, the game play is your average third-person over the shoulder goodness. The characters aren't very interesting in this game aside from Sebastian, he has an interesting back story which is told through collectibles. This game is a very good game but suffers from bad story telling and pacing issues. It is definitely worth your money.… Expand
  80. AMarshbelowA
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    im not a review guy but i can say it was a enjoyable game, would recommend it
  81. Shazam1407
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    Хорошая игра всем советую, отличный сюжет, кинематогрофичные сцены, хороший геймплей(только на высоких сложностях за счёт дефицита боеприпасов). Конченые 30 фпс!!!!
  82. Samekas
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Amazing game, it doesn't has cheap scares like jump scares but still it's terrifying. Hope the 2 is good too,
  83. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Credo che il periodo nel quale sono stato immerso nell'atmosfera malata di questo gioco e nella mente dell'ideatore, coincida con il periodio nel quale ho partorito le più variegate bestemmie. Un gran bel titolo, peccato per la situazione checkpoint
  84. 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.
  85. mad_736
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Totally recommended. Real horror survival (although linear).
    Each encounter creates sense of helplessness.
    Better than Evil Within 2 and few Resident Evil franchise
  86. Youngproscia
    Feb 26, 2021
    8
    This is a solid survival horror game that could’ve been even much better. The scares are genuine, and this is no easy game that is for certain. I’ve been playing survival horror for 24years and this one is very very frightening at points. Also the ability to craft and level up is solid.
    The storyline, when I finally read the whole thing afterwards , is quite good. The problem lies in the    This is a solid survival horror game that could’ve been even much better. The scares are genuine, and this is no easy game that is for certain. I’ve been playing survival horror for 24years and this one is very very frightening at points. Also the ability to craft and level up is solid.
    The storyline, when I finally read the whole thing afterwards , is quite good. The problem lies in the fact that the player is not told many many things along the way. The story and writing are very cryptic . I have no idea with a good story like this why they decided not to tell the player more clearly what was going on.
    So, it can be frustrating at times to not know what is really happening.
    But make no mistake this game knows how to scare you and I enjoyed it very much. Onto the DLC and sequel!!    … Expand
  87. Zhengchihhong
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    I would like to call it " Resident evil 4.5". Everything is perfect but it's very laggy, sometimes game crashing. They really like use flash light to hurt players' eye, it's annoying.

    If you can accept laggy and flash light to hurt your eyes, believe me, it's a good game, I am evry enjoy it. Don't give up "Akumu" mode, lot of fun there.
  88. shokashoka121
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра с необычным сюжетом. Начало немного нудноватое, но дальше становится интересно, геймплей не скучный
  89. Leon2005
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    This game is so underrated. It is a must buy if your a fan of the older Resident evil games
  90. davidthesloth
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Very good horror game with a unique story with a combination of Inception and Resident Evil. Game looks and performs great on PS5 both with and without the letterbox option enabled. DLC is also good and would recommend it.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. aandrade81
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Jogo de terror muito bom, lembra em tudo resident evil, o 4 para ser mais específico.
  94. DarkRahnne
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed playing The Evil Within, looking forward to playing part two soon
  95. 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.
  96. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  97. Ladtus
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    It starts a bit weak, and chapter 3 is pretty dam hard as well to finnish, but the more you play and understand the story, the better it get's, but they just did it in a really messy and confusing way but did made the end story way better creating your own conspiricy in your head.

    gameplay is clunky but it's good gameplay, I enjoyed them game after beating chapter 3
  98. CasualmenteNerd
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    The Evil Within sembra essere il figlio illegittimo della più famosa saga "Resident Evil". Un survival horror che non è solo scare jump. Impersonando i panni del detective Castellanos ci si avventura in un mistero dove niente sembra essere quello che è. Alcuni ambienti portano a semplici, forse troppo, enigmi da risolvere. Ma queste situazioni sono in linea con i survival horror piùThe Evil Within sembra essere il figlio illegittimo della più famosa saga "Resident Evil". Un survival horror che non è solo scare jump. Impersonando i panni del detective Castellanos ci si avventura in un mistero dove niente sembra essere quello che è. Alcuni ambienti portano a semplici, forse troppo, enigmi da risolvere. Ma queste situazioni sono in linea con i survival horror più datati. I comuni nemici sono divertenti da affrontare, sia silenziosamente che a viso aperto. La difficoltà è alta e costringerà il giocatore a trovare ogni risorsa possibile per andare avanti. Alcuni boss invece fin troppo simili tra loro. Il forte tributo voluto da Shinji Mikami alla saga Capcom si sente, ma non scade nel "plagio" ma bensì nell'"omaggio". D'altra parte chi se non lui poteva arrogarsene il diritto?… Expand
  99. beladrim
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    A true old-school survival horror that finally succeds where RE has been failing since RE5. While i enjoyed this game overall, it was far from perfect. So let me ge the bad out of the way!

    1) THe frame rate drops down a lot of time. This is not acceptable for a next gem game. 2) The two black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are supposed to give you a cinematic feel, but in    A true old-school survival horror that finally succeds where RE has been failing since RE5. While i enjoyed this game overall, it was far from perfect. So let me ge the bad out of the way!

    1) THe frame rate drops down a lot of time. This is not acceptable for a next gem game.

    2) The two black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are supposed to give you a cinematic feel, but in all honesty. It just reduces the screen size. THis should have been "optional"

    3) The acting is terrible.

    4) The story has a LOT of plot holes!

    I am glad to see a new successor to RE, but sadly a lot of bad decisions were made on this one.

    Still, if you are a fan of old-school survivor horror, this game is for you. If not. Don't bother with this game.    … Expand
  100. AngryRoach
    Oct 14, 2014
    7
    I'm having a lot of fun playing this game. It feels like an old school survival horror for sure, Last of Us was more actionish, a great game yes but this is true "survival" horror! Liking it more than RE4 so far.
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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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