The Evil Within

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8.2

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  1. Gamer44
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Okay The evil within is definitely your typical survival horror game.But is it as scary as it was supposed to be NO if you have played and horror game in the past and you do not get frightened playing horror games then you will be fine. Yes the game does make you feel tense and that is partly thanks to the environment which is dark bloody and simply gruesome.

    Hiding is one big must for    Okay The evil within is definitely your typical survival horror game.But is it as scary as it was supposed to be NO if you have played and horror game in the past and you do not get frightened playing horror games then you will be fine. Yes the game does make you feel tense and that is partly thanks to the environment which is dark bloody and simply gruesome.

    Hiding is one big must for your chance of survival hiding as much as you can and as often as you can is recommended. Stealth walking and not making any noises is another must do to survive and walk past enemies without being detected. and of course looking around corners and paying attention to your enemies movement is again a must do every time.

    The controls is a bit clunky and feels like it lags at times but again this could simply be my own experience. At first I found the camera annoying but I quickly got used to the camera movement. The graphics is not incredible and it is not terrible the graphics is fine. The Letter boxing effect used in this game is strange and unusual for a video game but it certainly does not effect the game in any way.

    The Evil within might not be a game for everyone but it certainly is a good horror game and if you like these type of games then I'm certain you will enjoy the evil within. And if you get frightened very easily then I'm sure this game will make scare you.

    I for one enjoy this game and think it is a good entry into the horror genre is it a game of the year contender I'm not sure on this one but it is certainly one of the best games of 2014.    … Expand
  2. sedoi
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    First true survival horror in years that does almost everything right. I never experience clunkiness that so many people around was talking about. Honestly this game is amazing.
    The good - game nails perfect horror atmosphere, gameplay and visuals. It has amazingly designed enemies. It's definitely challenging enough and does amazing job by putting you under the pressure. Every    First true survival horror in years that does almost everything right. I never experience clunkiness that so many people around was talking about. Honestly this game is amazing.
    The good - game nails perfect horror atmosphere, gameplay and visuals. It has amazingly designed enemies. It's definitely challenging enough and does amazing job by putting you under the pressure. Every surrounding has gimmicks to it and game demands exploration to be good at it. Overall very detailed surrounding only add to it's creepy experience. I definitely recommend it to all horror games fans who want challenge themselves.
    The bad - it's a shame but story is hard to follows and lacks red line to connect the dots. Stealth doesn't work like it should sometimes.
    Overall it's solid 8/10 game but I gave it 10 because of how i missed games like it.    … Expand
  3. Carlitoxic
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    I didn´t like the ambiance of gore that i saw in the trailers until the game´s launch. But in this moment i´m playing chapter six and I´m loving the game, your story and your terrorific ambiance. It´s one the great games of Shinji Mikami, like RE2, RE remake or RE4. And one of the surprise of this year for the terror game´s lovers.
  4. danodop
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    The EvilWithin is an intense scary game, that does not hold your hand and over power you with endless ammo and weapons.
    This might be a turn off for some people, but for me it was a welcomed return to the games of old where there was real consequences at stake if you met your demise, and you will. Many times.
    Make sure you save often. I found my self panicking when I'm near death and I    The EvilWithin is an intense scary game, that does not hold your hand and over power you with endless ammo and weapons.
    This might be a turn off for some people, but for me it was a welcomed return to the games of old where there was real consequences at stake if you met your demise, and you will. Many times.
    Make sure you save often. I found my self panicking when I'm near death and I haven't found a save, or check point in a while, but that only adds to the tension, and the fun of this game.
    The presentations is fantastic, with a 2.39 cinema aspect ratio this game stands out from the crowd as a very stylized game.
    The character design and enemies look fantastic, and the creepy sound and music keeps you on edge at every turn. The lighting is also top notch.
    One scene that stands out is when Sebastion is limping down a narrow corridor with a chainsaw wielding maniac on his tail, and the lighting is coming from behind Sebastion, and the shadow of your pursuer is getting bigger and bigger, and the buzzing sound of the saw is getting louder,and louder,only to escape inches away from death, is a scene I won't forget for a long time.
    The weapon customization is well implemented, and fun. and lots of reasons to go back and replay to earn the achievements, and upgrades.
    A few complaints I have are sometimes the camera placement is a little to close to the protagonist that it makes it hard to see your surroundings.
    I love the aspect ratio, but the developers should have went a little wider on the camera placement.
    There's also a few texture pop ups, and a few clunky animation, but these complaints are minor and do nothing that take away from this great game.    … Expand
  5. BAN_KAI
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    this game is not flawless and it is not shinji's best work but it is still amazing game i loved the environment design and difficulty of this game you realy should be smart enough and survivalist to survive this game great pick and worth my cash
  6. partyintheback
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Simply outstanding in every single way. Tense, horrific, survival horror in detailed and gorgeous environments. Mikami has delivered the best survival horror game of its kind in recent memory.
  7. Kaniya
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within might not offer anything new or innovative but for sure its awesome as a survival horror game !
    Gameplay is amazingly well balanced between action, stealth and puzzles and exploration and each chapter attempts to create a different kinda experience.
    Story takes the most hit here, it takes a very long time till it reveal all the mystery behind the confusion which exist in    The Evil Within might not offer anything new or innovative but for sure its awesome as a survival horror game !
    Gameplay is amazingly well balanced between action, stealth and puzzles and exploration and each chapter attempts to create a different kinda experience.
    Story takes the most hit here, it takes a very long time till it reveal all the mystery behind the confusion which exist in the early chapters ( all the way up to chapter 9 actually ) but overall conclusion is satisfying enough.
    game is pretty long and its kinda hard, it took me 21 hours to complete it on survival and as well i have 118 deaths so far ~_~
    graphics are fantastic, despite some poor texture qualities ( which is due to the engine ) and some frame rates problem which does not bother at all the overall visual Fidelity is really beautiful and fantastic .
    overall I like this game and its exactly what i wanted it to be    … Expand
  8. chrisjones914
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is a dark and twisted survival horror masterpiece! Everything from the dark and grimy environments to the evil and twisted looking enemies fills you with a sense of dread. This sense of dread is soon replace by a nail biting sense of tension every time a group of enemies enter the room, as you frantically check your ammo supply and ask yourself "do I have enough to make itThe Evil Within is a dark and twisted survival horror masterpiece! Everything from the dark and grimy environments to the evil and twisted looking enemies fills you with a sense of dread. This sense of dread is soon replace by a nail biting sense of tension every time a group of enemies enter the room, as you frantically check your ammo supply and ask yourself "do I have enough to make it through this?" If you are a fan of horror, and or love Shinji Mikami's previous work then go pick yourself up a copy of Evil Within ASAP!… Expand
  9. coldasStone
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    So GOOD resident evil 4's Son Game.
    just perfect japanese game
    Hard Diffulty and Creative Puzzles good shooting Feelings and high level Map design.
    anyway letterbox was only worse thing and DLC 3 First Person view

    i just Say Evil Within 2 was Sux
  10. Wolfmoon2682
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    The amount of PC Elitists giving this game a zero because of the framerate is ridiculous! This is not a first person shooter! You don't notice slowdown in a game that plays like TeW and besides that dropping the rating to a ZERO and completely neglecting the gameplay is asinine at best! This is why no one takes metacritic serious anymore! Others are dropping 10's to compensate for theThe amount of PC Elitists giving this game a zero because of the framerate is ridiculous! This is not a first person shooter! You don't notice slowdown in a game that plays like TeW and besides that dropping the rating to a ZERO and completely neglecting the gameplay is asinine at best! This is why no one takes metacritic serious anymore! Others are dropping 10's to compensate for the 0's... so what metacritic is devolving into is a shouting match of 0's and 10's and no one gives a fair assessment! The game is good, not amazing, but it's good. Shinji Mikami is a legend and this game feels like a mix of REmake, RE4 and a heavy dose of Silent Hill. If you enjoy survival horror then you will enjoy this game! The graphics could be better but they are not terrible like some people have been saying. The controls are tight and are NOT floaty but the camera and viewpoint is. I'm guessing it was made that way to give a sense of clostrophobia but it does get on your nerves until you adjust to it. The game is hard and brutal just the way true survival horror fans want it! IGNORE the haters! Survival Horror is back!… Expand
  11. Steyraus
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within can be a very tense game to play. Not because the monsters are so scary but because death is around every corner, you die a lot!. It feels like Shinji Mikami has worked hard to create a true survival horror (on his terms) with no room for compromise to the developer and even the player. Which comes at the cost of accessibility to the game. A lot of people will find it hardThe Evil Within can be a very tense game to play. Not because the monsters are so scary but because death is around every corner, you die a lot!. It feels like Shinji Mikami has worked hard to create a true survival horror (on his terms) with no room for compromise to the developer and even the player. Which comes at the cost of accessibility to the game. A lot of people will find it hard to play and to difficult.

    The game has a few obvious problems. The graphics were very disappointing at times, at its best it looks like a good looking last gen game in a higher resolution. At its worst there is clipping and texture pop in, blurry, grainy draw distances.(And an incredibly annoying letterbox aspect ratio), there is a lot of stuff you need off the ground as well as a lot of dangers, limiting the players view was just plain stupid. As it doesn't add anything in the way of immersion or a "Movie" feel.
    The story is a bit hit and miss. Its a vague Silent hill style story with an average payoff. But its the atmosphere that is what will keep you interested. As the vague story allows for the players to but tossed from one traditional scary location to the next. Its a bit nonsense but constantly changing locations keeps the game feeling fresh.

    I think this game was made for the core survival horror fans, and it succeeds very well. Getting through a few minutes of the game feels like a victory as every part of the game brings new challenges. I really enjoyed the game, when I was swearing and about to throw my controller.    … Expand
  12. quigonjim007
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't been this freaked out and low on ammo since I was introduced to Pyramid Head. This game successfully puts survival horror back on the map. Hopefully Capcom will take note with the Resident Evil series. Well Done Mikami!!!
  13. Johangir
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    its a good time for the AAA survival horror genre. terrifying ambience, really tough gameplay (in the Dark Souls style of natural difficulty, not scripted trial-and-error), and the graphics are also pretty good. horror or not, Shinji Mikami's games are always a blast to play through, and this is no exception
  14. lelefoxx00
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Wow. It has been a while for horror game lovers, like myself, to find games that are truly worth the hours and money spent. This game was definitely WORTH it. It keeps a real horrifying feel to it while maintaining a really great storyline. At times, it gives you that out right "panic state of mind" that a lot of us saw in Outlast. The monsters themselves are well put together. The designsWow. It has been a while for horror game lovers, like myself, to find games that are truly worth the hours and money spent. This game was definitely WORTH it. It keeps a real horrifying feel to it while maintaining a really great storyline. At times, it gives you that out right "panic state of mind" that a lot of us saw in Outlast. The monsters themselves are well put together. The designs for them are real creative. The atmosphere for the game is overall creepy and it does not rely on jump scares to scare you. The only two issues I had with this game was it's melee usage and it's stamina. Overall, the game relies on guns to do the killing. You will come across the occasional axe or whatever but can only use it once before it vanishes.You can use your fists but good luck with that. You can upgrade the stamina like anything else on the game BUT when you do run out of stamina, the game actually makes your character STOP to catch a breathe. Instead of just slowing down (like in GTA games) you actually stop. And yes, even when enemies are right up on you. This has actually gotten me killed once or twice. However, those small pet peeves are not good reasons to not fully enjoy this game. Overall, it is fantastic and way worth the try! I love it!… Expand
  15. demon666
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    I love this game ... and I hate it a bit too because it is so damn hard. Other than that my biggest complaint is fairly long loading screen times. Very annoying if you are dying a lot. Just came back to this today and partway through Chapter 6 which was hell on me but I finally am getting the hang of this and it is very rewarding (relief) to advance. Looking forward to the rest of itI love this game ... and I hate it a bit too because it is so damn hard. Other than that my biggest complaint is fairly long loading screen times. Very annoying if you are dying a lot. Just came back to this today and partway through Chapter 6 which was hell on me but I finally am getting the hang of this and it is very rewarding (relief) to advance. Looking forward to the rest of it and possibly Evil Within 2… Expand
  16. 1234marcos
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Horror is finally back!Praise Shinji Mikami.If u like survival horror,this games is a must buy.My favorite ps4 game.It's super creepy and the A.I is well done.The game's challenging which is a plus
  17. talal1007
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Shinji Mikami does it again, the game is phenomenal. with it's fantastic atmosphere and level design to it's immersive storytelling, evil monsters, low ammunition that keeps you on the edge of your seat everytime!
  18. megadethizer
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    This game is so different from the others horror-survival games of the new generation.In the beginning it was a little boring but then it became just a nightmare.I was anxious all the time,so much agony-suspense and absolute horrifying in some moments.I didnt finish it but i was too close,i'll do it next time i rent it .Good games have always lots of bosses and this game hasThis game is so different from the others horror-survival games of the new generation.In the beginning it was a little boring but then it became just a nightmare.I was anxious all the time,so much agony-suspense and absolute horrifying in some moments.I didnt finish it but i was too close,i'll do it next time i rent it .Good games have always lots of bosses and this game has enough,especially that long hair woman creature-oh christ!! It is hard,i dont know why but it reminded me dark souls in a different genre and also the last of us but harder.The controls are hard and generally this game is so realistic,makes you count every bullet,for example there were moments i didnt had even a single bullet for whole minutes and i was running just to avoid enemies.It's not like resi 4,but more authentic to the core of the survival-horror genre.It is an interesting game,i think the next one will be better like always !… Expand
  19. Vevo99
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    The years do not ve a game like this, it's incredible, ambiance, gorgeous graphics, to blood everywhere, reminds me of the RE1 and RE 4 finally feeling the time of the Playstation 1 again imprecionante nostalgia is worth every penny, if you're a fan of Resident evil with the real you will definitely love this game.
  20. Whoami
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    I think the game is awesome, I'm not done the game yet, I'm on chapter 7, but so far I have been having a great time.. Sure, the graphics at times can be "bad" but the game-play kicks a**...It's not my favorite horror game, that goes to Silent Hill 2.. I hope we see mre survival horror this gen..
  21. imthedoctor84
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    If you are a true survival horror fan you will love it. The people complaining about this game just don't get it. Its probably to much of a challenge for them and they don't have the patience. For me 10/10
  22. sariman
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    i am in chapter 8. great game, acceptable graphic, good story and i recommend you to play it just at night when no body at home with you. if you love horror games go and buy it..
  23. khugh777
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Holy moley!! I loved it. First off I really enjoy survival horror game going back to silent hill one so I'd like to think I know the genre pretty good. Great story. Amazing environment and the controls are perfect. A nice mix of stealth and we'll just chaos. As the choice is yours on how to play it. It's Creepy as hell and definitely worth playing. If you like survival horror games at allHoly moley!! I loved it. First off I really enjoy survival horror game going back to silent hill one so I'd like to think I know the genre pretty good. Great story. Amazing environment and the controls are perfect. A nice mix of stealth and we'll just chaos. As the choice is yours on how to play it. It's Creepy as hell and definitely worth playing. If you like survival horror games at all you HAVE to play this.… Expand
  24. Skunkgp
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Beautiful, yet terrifying, challenging, realistically surreal, you get where I'm going, a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned With "bohanen" Anson Mount from my favorite show lead, a lot of 80 's horror movie and other good horror movie references and a revolver there's nothing not to love for me. I hear people complained ng about difficulty, or that the game doesn't tell you what to doBeautiful, yet terrifying, challenging, realistically surreal, you get where I'm going, a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned With "bohanen" Anson Mount from my favorite show lead, a lot of 80 's horror movie and other good horror movie references and a revolver there's nothing not to love for me. I hear people complained ng about difficulty, or that the game doesn't tell you what to do enough, well what if this happened to you? Just treat the game like it was real, and you'll do better, fight for your life and don't be dumb and run through everything, just take your time and immerse completely into this dark work of art. Also I have to say I normally prefer 1st person games, but I was a resident evil fan on ps1 up until the 4th one, that's right I didn't like 4, but non the less I couldn't resist a new survival horror ip, I love the way this looks feels and plays. So I guess my final words on this game, if you don't like it then maybe you just don't like true survival horror, go play call of duty instead of bringing this game down, and yes I die a lot in the game too, it just reminds me of the days when games didn't hold your hand and baby everybody, I actually have the if they can see you thing turned off, I think that feature brings you out of the experience. Anyway there's my rambling review, I'm already hoping for a sequel and that they have the budget to let the voice actors for the English version do the motion capture too so they can immerse themselves into it more.… Expand
  25. abelcorreia
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    terrifying that is the word that best defines The Evil Within, the graphics are good gameplay also can not help but give a lower rating than 10 glad you survive the horror genre is coming back with everything.
  26. vespertine83
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome. If you loved Resident Evil 4 (which you should have) you will love this game. The genre has done nothing progressive since RE4, it's only gotten worse. This is a return to form. It's awesome.
  27. DEADSHOT
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Great Story !!!
    One of the best titles of the previous generation is now available in all the next-gen.If you have yet to play The Evil Within, and you own a PlayStation 4, I can fully whole heartily say go buy this game, because you’re in for a memorable time. For fans, this is one you might want to pick up if you want to play the game at its best.
    Shinji Mikami thanks again to revive    Great Story !!!
    One of the best titles of the previous generation is now available in all the next-gen.If you have yet to play The Evil Within, and you own a PlayStation 4, I can fully whole heartily say go buy this game, because you’re in for a memorable time. For fans, this is one you might want to pick up if you want to play the game at its best.
    Shinji Mikami thanks again to revive the horror genre !    … Expand
  28. slim1985
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    it may not be the best game out their but it the survival/horror return in the hand of it father shinji mikami this game have a great atmosphere and require skills to survive bringing back the old school survival horror style "less resources, Puzzles, etc"this game is a must for survival/horror fans
  29. llNaughty_Dogll
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Great Story..One of the best titles of the previous generation is now available in all the next-gen.If you have yet to play The Evil Within, and you own a PlayStation 4, I can fully whole heartily say go buy this game, because you’re in for a memorable time. For fans, this is one you might want to pick up if you want to play the game at its best
  30. Darkknight88
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing game the graphics is not that bad i really liked the shadows and lightning details the horrific enemies the story is a bit cofusing but it needs more than one walkthrough to get along with it
  31. freak_slayer
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    everything you'd expect from Mikami, not scary but heart pounding and an definitley survival horror. Blood, guts and lots of deranged creatures. Excellent game
  32. Bbbrian2013
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is easily the best Survival Horror game to be released in years, Shinji Mikami has once again worked his magic! Hopefully Bethesda and Tango will turn this into an amazing franchise and not just an amazing game!
  33. edgardot02
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    If you want a Survival Horror please get This game it's amazing, the mind of shnji mikami is in this game, is the really resident evil 4 or the sequel. With More Tension and Inovation
  34. TangoFan
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    it was everything the fans survival horror wanted I love this Game! Shinji Mikami Genius! Good Graphics Good Music Good Story Classic Survival Horror. Gamers nowadays it's sad...
  35. motta88
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    my GOTY this game is awesome and scary and unlike other horror games its addicted and enjoyable shinji mikami did it again the real survival horror god
  36. darksoul23
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing game despite the decent graphics the gameplay is superb and challenging thank you mikami for this amazing game survivl/horror to it roots what else you want resident evil fans
  37. don-G
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within is a varied, deep, challenging and long game. Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks scare us, they mix puzzles and third person shooting in a reborn survival horror that is visually poor. The Keeper, the Alpha mastodon and other ugly deformed will make you have nightmares.
  38. whutisthematrix
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Welcome back, survival horror. Truly a good homage to older games of the like, a blast to play, and very scary. Highly recommend if you love old Silent Hill and RE games!
  39. CR7onaldo
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    With its dirty and stressful universe, its wonderful artistic direction and the impressive bosses, Tango Gameworks' game teaches a lesson to Capcom's Resident Evil. A true sequel to Resident Evil 4, believe us.
  40. mike1989
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    I am gamer for years,those last years i had gave up on this genre but this one had brought back everything.finally a real survival horror is here.we have here great graphics,awesome gameplay with replay value,great atmosphere,puzzles,exploration.its a unique PARANORMAL experience for all the gamers casuals and purists dont waste your time just play this masterpiece guys.
  41. Ellzyboy
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Finally, a decent survival horror!
    lots of throwbacks to the old style of genre which has long gone.
    a great game. VERY DIFFICULT, as games like this should be
  42. chevelle1989
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    A new unique experience from the master of survival of horror shinji mikami.the graphics and the atmosphere are dark and awesome but with some flaws sometimes,the gameplay is strong in the level of resident evil 4 and better,but the exploration part for keys,locked doors, and puzzles are in some level few,you have to move on and on every time in the way of resident evil 4.the story is notA new unique experience from the master of survival of horror shinji mikami.the graphics and the atmosphere are dark and awesome but with some flaws sometimes,the gameplay is strong in the level of resident evil 4 and better,but the exploration part for keys,locked doors, and puzzles are in some level few,you have to move on and on every time in the way of resident evil 4.the story is not so great cause the main thing in the game is to how you will survive in someway from this ordeal.the desigh on the monsters is unique and creepy,the upgrade system works great.overall is a excellent game a real survival horror and the gameplay one of the best gameplays ever with replay value .its a must dont lose this.… Expand
  43. willwardley
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Exactly what you would expect from Mikami. The story telling may not match up to the heights of the last of us, but it makes up for this in other areas.
    I feel a lot of negative criticism coming for this game are people finding it to difficult, which for me is no reason to complain, unfortunately I have to draw on the last of us again for a comparison, this is a far more difficult game    Exactly what you would expect from Mikami. The story telling may not match up to the heights of the last of us, but it makes up for this in other areas.
    I feel a lot of negative criticism coming for this game are people finding it to difficult, which for me is no reason to complain, unfortunately I have to draw on the last of us again for a comparison, this is a far more difficult game and for good reason. The evil within is about being an old school survival horror, rather than an emotional story with bits of gameplay.

    If you come to this game wanting an old school style survival horror, similar to RE4, you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  44. edco20
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    All I got to say is wow. Shinji Mikami creator of Resident Evil and father of survival horror comes back to save the genre and man did he PULL IT OFF ! First and foremost this game isn't for everybody. Its solely made for true hardcore fans of survival horror. If that's your type of thing well… WHY ARE YOU STILL READING ? GET IT NOW ! Lol all jokes aside, I really love the ambience andAll I got to say is wow. Shinji Mikami creator of Resident Evil and father of survival horror comes back to save the genre and man did he PULL IT OFF ! First and foremost this game isn't for everybody. Its solely made for true hardcore fans of survival horror. If that's your type of thing well… WHY ARE YOU STILL READING ? GET IT NOW ! Lol all jokes aside, I really love the ambience and music in the game. It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also the AI are incredibly terrifying and smart, too smart actually. They definitely will push you to your limit, which from time to time they give you no choice but to run. This game has it all, from ammo and health limitations, puzzles, and frightening moments. This game definitely gives me great hope to future survival horror titles. It isn't dead yet baby !!… Expand
  45. slctoast
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Personally, I love that this game is hard. It offers challenge truly not offered in many of today's games. Every now and then I am forced to take a break, and try again when i am refreshed and my senses are sharpened. But, since I have no idea what disturbing scenario or ghoulish monstrosity is going to be around the next turn, I keep coming back hungry for more. The controls and cameraPersonally, I love that this game is hard. It offers challenge truly not offered in many of today's games. Every now and then I am forced to take a break, and try again when i am refreshed and my senses are sharpened. But, since I have no idea what disturbing scenario or ghoulish monstrosity is going to be around the next turn, I keep coming back hungry for more. The controls and camera are smooth and polished. Every part of the game feels cinematic, and the scenes in your direct control. Solid addition to any Survival-Horror fan's library.… Expand
  46. darthsouheil
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Absolutely amazing , the environments are varied and wonderful as well as creepy . The Survival Horror aspects are definitiely there and in large amounts , it is exactly how I expected the return to survival Horror by Shinji Mikami to be .
  47. Shotsfired
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    First of all me giving this a 10/10 doest mean its a flawless game because they don't exist. So im going to start with the bad points in this game, So the first thing you will noticed is that the games texture and overall graphics aren't to great but they are something you will stop to notice as you play. No for the good bits. This game is a true survival horror it has the feel of aFirst of all me giving this a 10/10 doest mean its a flawless game because they don't exist. So im going to start with the bad points in this game, So the first thing you will noticed is that the games texture and overall graphics aren't to great but they are something you will stop to notice as you play. No for the good bits. This game is a true survival horror it has the feel of a resident evil game mix in horror games such as outlast or silent hill. This game is HARD there are some bits which will really annoy you but the game does a good job at pulling you back in for another go at it. Overall this game is great although its not for every one.… Expand
  48. Pauluswoodgnome
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    I have given this a 10 to counter the '0' trolls. In reality this deserves a solid 8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There isn't really much else to say without going into the story but that's just spoiling it. If a run and gun action horror is what you want, stay away! If however you want something slower paced that takes a bit of thought, something reminiscent of old school survival horror... Ignore the low reviews and take a chance. I'm glad I did.    … Expand
  49. RevoltingMind
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within will give survival horror purists a rare contemporary pleasure fix. But be warned: if you prize smooth, silky action above all else, it will drive you insane.
  50. Thief02
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Its a good game while it is not the best it is entertaining and a nice return to the survival horror genre most of the complaints are about graphics and the black bars but not the gameplay is great, theres limited ammo so it really forces you to think about how your going to approach a situation
  51. S3OOD
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as the    This game has such bad reviews but is an amazing game! Don't let that 7.4 or whatever it is now when you read this fool you! If you are into resident evil 4, and silent hill this game is a good mixture of the two games, i can honestly say this game is very scary to play alone with the lights turned out, some parts will have your heart beating and send chills down your spine!
    As far as the game play you got to use your ammo and other supplies very sparingly, very violent game, guts and gore, blowing heads off and all that fun stuff. The only down side to this game is the widescreen, completely unneeded it is somewhat annoying in this game, other than that I love it! if your a fan of the scary, bloody games go get this one right now! Collapse    … Expand
  52. aquiles1990
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Firs off: thi games was made for old school fans.

    Gameplay: really amazing. The first few hours is hard but once you unlock some of the skill the award is huge. I buy more stamina while I'm running And skill to get one headshot kill. Battle with bosses are really scaring Music: old classic orchestra at it best. Graphics: the engine is old but really beautiful. The forest ; hospital ;    Firs off: thi games was made for old school fans.

    Gameplay: really amazing. The first few hours is hard but once you unlock some of the skill the award is huge. I buy more stamina while I'm running And skill to get one headshot kill. Battle with bosses are really scaring
    Music: old classic orchestra at it best.
    Graphics: the engine is old but really beautiful. The forest ; hospital ; villages are very well done. People forget tangoworks had only 50 members staff. Other companies like ubisoft rises up for 300

    Lasting appeal: more than 15 hours of poor survival at is best.

    The only things week are the main characters but in my opinion never drag the core of the game

    We need more survival than this and cut the crap of TV episodes like the next resident evil revelation. Buy this game you would not regret it (=    … Expand
  53. ishealive
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Another masterpiece from Mikami San.
    Hard and gory combat.
    Stealth mechanics are a nice option to have.( esp. on harder difficulties)
    Enemy design is one of the best i've ever seen.
    New game+!!!
    Second playthrough is much more enjoyable, so definitely give it a try.
    Thank you, Tango gameworks!
  54. work_hard
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    com certeza uma franquia promissora, shinji mikami sabe fazer um bom survivor horror, mesmo tendo um pouco de ação ele é melhor que resident evil 5 e 6 junto, gostei do protagonista, a historia é um pouco confusa,mas não deixa de ser boa, gráficos bons ( teve alguns problemas por se portado para a geração passada) e ambientação é excelente. os inimigos e chefes são perfeitos e esse jogoscom certeza uma franquia promissora, shinji mikami sabe fazer um bom survivor horror, mesmo tendo um pouco de ação ele é melhor que resident evil 5 e 6 junto, gostei do protagonista, a historia é um pouco confusa,mas não deixa de ser boa, gráficos bons ( teve alguns problemas por se portado para a geração passada) e ambientação é excelente. os inimigos e chefes são perfeitos e esse jogos merece continuação.… Expand
  55. DCC808
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    I am only about 25% of the way through and am enjoying this game immensely. The tension and difficulty provides an edge that many games are missing, and encourages you to think about how you approach every situation. Graphics? They could be better? The aspect ratio? I could do without it. The story? Not as narratively sound as you'd expect, but in a video game era that cares more aboutI am only about 25% of the way through and am enjoying this game immensely. The tension and difficulty provides an edge that many games are missing, and encourages you to think about how you approach every situation. Graphics? They could be better? The aspect ratio? I could do without it. The story? Not as narratively sound as you'd expect, but in a video game era that cares more about wrought conspiracies and overdone plots, it works. For me, what matters most is that it's fun to play. And even though I keep dying, I keep picking up the controller.… Expand
  56. osklg
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    I loved the boss battles and the traps through out the game. Graphics were good. I do not care so much for graphics. But through out the game I did not think it was repetitive cause every game should be consider repetitive. I liked when you would find so much ammo the next room you would have to use all of it. It was difficult but not to the point of no enjoyment. Story is hard toI loved the boss battles and the traps through out the game. Graphics were good. I do not care so much for graphics. But through out the game I did not think it was repetitive cause every game should be consider repetitive. I liked when you would find so much ammo the next room you would have to use all of it. It was difficult but not to the point of no enjoyment. Story is hard to understand but the game play is worth it.… Expand
  57. ritsuka66
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    This game is everything an old-school survival horror game than capcom have forget in the past, . For those who clamour for the Resident Evil games of old, Mikami-san has delivered a personal love letter; for those who don’t, you’ll likely lament its lack of new ideas and sometimes archaic design choices. For me personally, it’s a gripping adventure that any self-respecting horror fanThis game is everything an old-school survival horror game than capcom have forget in the past, . For those who clamour for the Resident Evil games of old, Mikami-san has delivered a personal love letter; for those who don’t, you’ll likely lament its lack of new ideas and sometimes archaic design choices. For me personally, it’s a gripping adventure that any self-respecting horror fan should snap up, and an authentic return to survival horror after too long an absence. So forget garbage games like resident evil 6 and will buy Evil within right now.… Expand
  58. Gameplaymatters
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    I've played games ever since I was 12, that is 20+ years now, and I made an account here to simply say this. This game was unfairly rated low by people who rate based on bugs and resolution. I have never bought a game based on it's rating and I wasn't about to start now, however seeing how so many people base their purchase on ratings i will let them know that this 10 I gave it was worthI've played games ever since I was 12, that is 20+ years now, and I made an account here to simply say this. This game was unfairly rated low by people who rate based on bugs and resolution. I have never bought a game based on it's rating and I wasn't about to start now, however seeing how so many people base their purchase on ratings i will let them know that this 10 I gave it was worth every single point. I felt fear once again after nearly a decade of playing games who claimed they could deliver horror.… Expand
  59. Bloodgore
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    Shinji Mikami has once again woven a masterpiece! TeW is what Resident Evil 5 should have been! It's brutal, it's heavy on resource management, it has atmosphere and great level design, the sound is perfect for the genre and the enemies are all awesome! In essence this is the game Survival Horror fans have been begging for, for a long long time. This is not a game for the average CoD runShinji Mikami has once again woven a masterpiece! TeW is what Resident Evil 5 should have been! It's brutal, it's heavy on resource management, it has atmosphere and great level design, the sound is perfect for the genre and the enemies are all awesome! In essence this is the game Survival Horror fans have been begging for, for a long long time. This is not a game for the average CoD run and gunner, some people will not like this game! It's not trying to hold your hand and you WILL die a lot. The story is better than what i was lead to believe and the letterbox(black bars) are not a concern for anyone with a real TV! The 30FPS functions perfectly in this game, if it were a fast paced shooter you would notice it but you DO NOT notice it here. After RE turned into a Michael Bay action flick with zero heart, this game feels like a true return to form from the man who started Resident Evil! Buy this game! Ignore the haters!… Expand
  60. rafadosMY
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    I gave 10 score to counter those 0 trolls.

    Rightfully this game is an 8 at best imo, it gets the job done on me in terms of scare and horror, i got scared everytime i play this and i love it, others didn't find it scary but i'm playing this all alone at night in my dark room, so u know, gameplay it's like everyone said "spiritual successor to RE4", graphics are good but i HATE those    I gave 10 score to counter those 0 trolls.

    Rightfully this game is an 8 at best imo, it gets the job done on me in terms of scare and horror, i got scared everytime i play this and i love it, others didn't find it scary but i'm playing this all alone at night in my dark room, so u know, gameplay it's like everyone said "spiritual successor to RE4", graphics are good but i HATE those black bars, it is bad enough the camera really close to the character, sigh. Sounds is perfect! All the eerie sounds effect just add up to the mood. Story wise simple, like u might've heard others said, there's virtually none.

    Overall this game is great horror-survival, perfect for it's genre, could've been way better, hopefully Mikami will get rid of those ugly black bars and at least give it a story for TEW 2.    … Expand
  61. Hukuta21Al97
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    The Evil Within liked me, in my opinion very suitable survival, but poorly researched horror.Take that someone would not say I liked this game (I'm just puzzled why you need so violently insult game, yet it is not terrible, and even good).I was pleased with the new masterpiece from Shinji Mikami and I advise buy this game and go through.
  62. Justincredible
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    If you want an honest review from a long time survival horror fan, keep reading. This game is what we've all been waiting for. I am at Chapter 7 right now and I can honestly tell you, it's definitely unequivocally my favorite game since The Last of Us.

    It basically takes from Old school RE, mixed with RE4. Silent Hill environments, exceptional music! Graphics could have been a bit    If you want an honest review from a long time survival horror fan, keep reading. This game is what we've all been waiting for. I am at Chapter 7 right now and I can honestly tell you, it's definitely unequivocally my favorite game since The Last of Us.

    It basically takes from Old school RE, mixed with RE4. Silent Hill environments, exceptional music! Graphics could have been a bit better, however when you look at the whole package it's worth it!
    My only complaint would be the acting. Very sub par, although Acting in horror games have rarely been outstanding. There's puzzles, but I wish there was more. The amount of detail in the environments is incredible! With ammo and health being scarce, it forces you to conserve and search each room.
    It adds a stress level and makes you think "Should I shoot? Sneak? Use traps?" "What if I need these bullets later?" The gore is absolutely amazing! Love tearing up their face with a nice head shot. Blood splatters everywhere.

    To the people complaining and giving up after 3-5 chapters and giving the game 0-3, listen up!
    The game is mean't to be played at 1am, in the dark with surround sound. Of course it wont have a scary atmosphere if you play it in day time next to your mother. The black bars are there for a reason. To make you feel claustrophobic and make it harder for you to know if there's something behind you. Get it?
    I feel the people complaining/trolls are just mad because they find it too tedious. Find it too easy? Play it on the hardest difficulty. Too difficult? play it on easy. Conserving bullets, syringes is the name of the game, not a run and gun game. It can be but it's not smart. You need patience. I've beaten The Last of Us on "Survival" mode and let me tell you. It makes you want to give up, however it gives you a sense of accomplishments once completed.
    That's why it's survival horror.
    You are complaining about Mr. Mikami copying from previous RE,Silent Hill, The last of Us games?
    What's wrong with taking the good things from previous survival horror and implementing them to try and make this the best game in a long time? EVERY GAME has taken parts from previous games as a stepping stone. Let me guess, if they didn't take those parts from previous games, you would still complain about them for not taking the good from previous games. All the old school fans would be disappointed. Mikami, put in all the positives to try and make all fans (Old-new) happy!

    I'm giving this game a 10 to counter the trolls and players that say the game is horrible because they actually find it too tedious. The game deserves a 8.5 to be honest. You need to play it at night with the lights turned off, HUGE difference.

    If you don't mind the bad commentary and lack of puzzles. It's a must buy for any survival horror fan!

    My 2 cents!
    Justincredible    … Expand
  63. darknesswhale
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    the evil within es el retorno del survival horror,su historia es compleja y deja muchos puntos la munition escasea y los enemigos son brutales, es un juego muy dificil y crea una gran tensión la jugabilidad es grandiosa y muy variada, es lo residen evil 5 debió ser
  64. Dimjke1285007
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game andGreat game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting! Great game. Great horror. Love it very much. Very hardcore game and interesting!… Expand
  65. Helios777
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I freaking adore this game! It reminds so much of the good old days of Resident Evil 4. I love the new and varied mechanics such being able to burn enemies so they don't come back to life and try to kill you. And I really do like the atmosphere of the game along with its presentation, visuals, and even cheesy story. I reccomend buying this game, it will be worth your time!
  66. neroharmless
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    As a true gamer (not necessarily hard core, but love playing games), evil within is definitely a very good game. I wouldnt say 10 point is a fair score, but 7.2 is totally not enough. this game is at least 8.8.
    You may found there are around 150 negative reviews. I am telling you they are telling the truth. This game is really unsuitable for casual gamers. For those casual gamers, please    As a true gamer (not necessarily hard core, but love playing games), evil within is definitely a very good game. I wouldnt say 10 point is a fair score, but 7.2 is totally not enough. this game is at least 8.8.
    You may found there are around 150 negative reviews. I am telling you they are telling the truth. This game is really unsuitable for casual gamers. For those casual gamers, please do select the easy mode starting the game. However, only when you play normal mode, can you realize how well designed this game is.
    You have to really think before your every move. The ammunition is limited, health is limited, but the monsters are always powerful. I believe those who deliberately underscore this game, seldom use their brain before actions. Sometimes sneaking is the best solution, sometimes running away is, and sometimes shoot the enemy down is the best option. You have to decide for yourself and sometimes try a lot of times before moving on.
    I love this game even more than dark souls 2, because it provides fair challenges for gamers like myself. You do not need to farm the monster to make the character stronger, but you need to farm the assignment (by repeating the assignment many times) to make yourself (the true you) stronger. As you become stronger, the character grows with you. However, this game will not become less challenging as you become stronger. It provides varying challenges with different combination of enemies, environment and even resources. There are really some frustrating times that I have to stop the game for a while and think how to go on. But once you find a way to move on, the satisfaction is immense.
    In fact I was confused why would some reviewers say this game is without variation. I just realized that maybe they were just trying shoot every monsters down like COD.... Believe me, none of the challenges in this game will let you feel boring
    Anyway this is really a good game for non-casual gamers, and as I write this review, I suddenly feel that any score under 9 is already an underscore.    … Expand
  67. Claudio23
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    Great game. It is kind of difficult and frustrating sometimes but that s the way it should be when playing a horror survival game. What I like most is the atmosphere and the simple story. I know that most of you mentioned this before but in a bad way. To me it does not always have to be confusing and complicated. When I play games i want to relax from reality without 12 hours of dialogues.
  68. RaymundGeorge
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    after a long time without a good evil game the evil within is awesome , as everything that a resident evil game should have game 100% worth , 10/10..!
  69. loukasyo1998
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    This is by far one of the best horror games we have had in a while.It felt similar to RES4 thanks to mikami developing both games,but in my personal opinion it surpasses RES4 in terms of atmoshpere,horror and Environments.The Game has a nice plot and the characters are interesting.One of it's greatest highlights is Ruvik.A psychotic Genius wih superhuman speed who's able to teleport nearThis is by far one of the best horror games we have had in a while.It felt similar to RES4 thanks to mikami developing both games,but in my personal opinion it surpasses RES4 in terms of atmoshpere,horror and Environments.The Game has a nice plot and the characters are interesting.One of it's greatest highlights is Ruvik.A psychotic Genius wih superhuman speed who's able to teleport near and instakill his enemies.The atmosphere and music are amazing and really add to the overall expeience.Even though the game is being judge for having too much action,such as the chase scenes or the near escapes,i believe that by keeping you on your toes ,the game breaks the regural sneaking and looting and contributes greatly into one amazing gaming experience.Horrifying,limited supplies and brutal monsters to deal with,this is a game for any survival horror fan that has loved both Resident Evil and Silent Hill since the game feels like a perfected fusion of the two.… Expand
  70. ShadowCat
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing! The perfect Resident Evil 4 / Silent Hill crossover! I LOVE the attention to fine details (although I did find some minor glitches - nobody is perfect). The skybox is always dull with no movement (with the exception of smoke in certain areas), but this game more than makes up for that with the environment's graphics. The soundtrack is amazing, and the sound effectsAbsolutely amazing! The perfect Resident Evil 4 / Silent Hill crossover! I LOVE the attention to fine details (although I did find some minor glitches - nobody is perfect). The skybox is always dull with no movement (with the exception of smoke in certain areas), but this game more than makes up for that with the environment's graphics. The soundtrack is amazing, and the sound effects are unique and memorable (I will never forget what it sounds like when The Keeper is materializing)! Great settings, the scenery is always changing, you must always keep an eye out for traps, this game keeps you on your toes, and, just when you think nothing else could surprise you, BAM! Something else unexpected happens. An amazing thrill ride, and my favorite survival horror game to date! Number ONE on my list!… Expand
  71. shahdan
    Feb 7, 2016
    10
    After Alien Isolation it was hard to get into TW and not keep expectations high, but, I was surprised. The game is a masterpiece. Whilst the Stealth may not be up to par with AI, the encounter set pieces make it outshine the rest in this stale genre.

    The Evil Within is a completely fantastical ride with a plot that centers on the antagonist rather than your protagonists, and it's a    After Alien Isolation it was hard to get into TW and not keep expectations high, but, I was surprised. The game is a masterpiece. Whilst the Stealth may not be up to par with AI, the encounter set pieces make it outshine the rest in this stale genre.

    The Evil Within is a completely fantastical ride with a plot that centers on the antagonist rather than your protagonists, and it's a refreshing change from the MC centered messes most games are. The dream sequences are surreal and unnerving as you literally trudge through the mind of your aggressor with little control over the surrounds. I find it hilarious that this game's narrative was put down, when it's one of the most well written games on the market as it follows the convention of the plot and events being centered on someone other than the Central Character. I will not go into detail (it's metacritic for the love of all things holy), but yeah, those exist, where the character is at the mercy of the plot. What a shocker, right?

    And this game does it so well as you are literally tossed around at the whim of another's mind; it’s a perfect connotative and denotative aspect of this type of writing, handled with literal perfection in TW. Trust me, people, you do not have to be so ruefully idiotic to not know that there are different types of narrative schemes. What a shame that average gamers (and reviewers) are quite pitifully pathetic in their grasp of this simple fact. What a shame indeed, and thus, love to project their obtuse mindset onto the game. I swear it, it's because of gamers as to why we have to suffer through such poorly written stories that amass the market. You people have no one to blame, but yourselves.

    But, moving on ... the lack of control over your own psyche, what you feel and see is so brilliant that very few games delve that deep into the quagmire of confusion and psychological disparity between your aggressor and the mostly-quiet hero. It captures the feel of dream segments and the "bizarre landscape of the mind" concept with near finesse. There are very few games that capture the atmosphere this masterfully … very few.

    The set pieces are brilliant as you can approach a situation in many different ways. You can either disarm the traps or use them against the enemies, take them head on or take a stealth approach and it all boils down to how quick you are on your toes; it’s all about keeping a level-headed approach.

    The bosses are varied and challenging. The environmental puzzle fight with a certain someone (I will not spoil as to whom it is) and the unnerving slow methodical chase through the mansion sequence test your wits again; should I run or hide, what will be the best course of action? It is these kind of “intelligent” decisions that are missing from power fantasy, poor man’s games that throng the industry and are suffocating it and this challenging and genre-defying game (like AI) comes as a breath of fresh air.

    Sure, there are a few faults. The letterbox was a bad choice and the crouch mechanic does not share the fluidity of Amanda’s movement; it’s clunky and the camera angle needs work here. Levels 11 and 12 bring the experience down quite a bit by being so over-the-top action sequences. They could have been merged together (and abridged) with the best parts such as the main antagonist’s doppelganger and the water monsters being the main threat, as the ambulance mission was in need of serious polishing and editing. But, thankfully, they are of short stay and hence do not mar the over all experience.

    However, as the rest of the game stays mostly consistent, it would be a shame to bring the whole thing down just for these two as even these have their highlights … as few as they may be. The point I am trying to make is that people should look at the complete experience and not nitpick over small missteps. That is a terrible attitude an average gamer has and it’s ruining the VG industry as a whole; the desire for all games to be hand-holding, dull and easy games that a 5 year old can manage.

    Few checkpoints and save stations are heaven sent, as you truly feel that you are just scraping by and barely surviving, only accentuated more by sparse resources that make you feel and think that, “make your every step and shot count.” One misstep and the game punishes you, as it should. The lax treatment in other games is the reason why we have such poor games saturating the industry, where the game even tells you where the boss’ weak points are. I suppose the next step would be when devs hand out long tutorials to find keys on a keyboard, as I feel as if I am playing a game aimed at a gibbon rather than a human being. This trend of “cake-walk gaming” needs to go. Period.

    Forget whether you are a fan of the genre or not, give TW a try as it brings something very refreshing to the table (dream psychology) and makes it shine with breathtaking atmosphere that will make your skin crawl. Paradoxical? True, but that is what TW is; an unsettling beauty.    … Expand
  72. JacobR
    May 15, 2016
    10
    If you're looking for a survival horror experience, this would be it. It is also one of the most difficult games I've played, and it is very tense throughout as a result. Death is always hunting you.
  73. HV100pre
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Shinji Mikami I'm waiting for a second game! Since the first minute I already fell in love wiht the game, the characters, and everything is great, ithe story t's just a little confuse somethimes
  74. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  75. MuriloMatos
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Just one of my favourite action-horror games, it is a combination of Silent Hill with Resident Evil 4 with some very terrifying situations that made me scream to my monitor.
  76. REHome
    Aug 26, 2017
    10
    I love the game in the third person with a lot of gore, blood, mystery. Note. 10 / 10. Waiting for the GOTY version of the pirmer "The Evil Within" for PS4 in physical format.
  77. ergenecondom
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    Oyunu daha 2017 de yeni oynama şansım oldu ilk cıktıgında ilgimi çekmemişti fakat e3 2017 de the evil within 2 trailerini çok begendim ve seriyi anlamak için 1.oyununu satın aldım ve bugun bitirdim 2-3. bölümü çok sıkıcı geldi fakar ondan sonra her bölümü birbirinden güzeldi oldukca zordu bölüm sonu canavalarları harikaydı ve o zorlukları yenıp bölümü bitirmek o basarma hissi çok iyiOyunu daha 2017 de yeni oynama şansım oldu ilk cıktıgında ilgimi çekmemişti fakat e3 2017 de the evil within 2 trailerini çok begendim ve seriyi anlamak için 1.oyununu satın aldım ve bugun bitirdim 2-3. bölümü çok sıkıcı geldi fakar ondan sonra her bölümü birbirinden güzeldi oldukca zordu bölüm sonu canavalarları harikaydı ve o zorlukları yenıp bölümü bitirmek o basarma hissi çok iyi yapılmıs gerilim aksiyon tarzı bir oyun bence denenmeli 2. oyunuda sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum… Expand
  78. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Damn this game was a hell of a ride
    cant say anything else man i am done this game got it all
    all that **** man dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnn
  79. FarhadSurd
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Welcome back, survival horror. Truly a good homage to older games of the like, a blast to play, and very scary. Highly recommend if you love old Silent Hill and RE games!
  80. gustII940
    May 9, 2021
    10
    perfect game and history! I can't wait for the evil within 3. shinji mikami is the best.
  81. Pecha_Vaztex
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    The Evil Within is easily the best Survival Horror game to be released in years.
  82. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    By the creator of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami, the game's title leaves little doubt that this is the true successor of that series, and not the awful RE6. The Evil Within offers a pure survival horror experience and is like a mix between Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill, sick! This game gets almost everything right : brilliant graphics, great controls and an unpredictable andBy the creator of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami, the game's title leaves little doubt that this is the true successor of that series, and not the awful RE6. The Evil Within offers a pure survival horror experience and is like a mix between Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill, sick! This game gets almost everything right : brilliant graphics, great controls and an unpredictable and horrific adventure, with only the ending being disappointing. A horror gaming masterpiece!… Expand
  83. Hmody10087
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best horror game i ever play i just finished akumu difficulty and it was very hard but fun to try.… Expand
  84. Cloudy83
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra del survival horror con una dificultad desafiante incluso en su modo normal.
  85. Hell_Patrol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muito bom!!!!
    Precisa de mais jogos nesse gênero. Terror psicólogo de maior categoria.
  86. mmarko433
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this The Evil Within 1 like resident evil game i giving rating 10/10… Expand
  87. Greendeer23
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good and terrific atmosphere , great gameplay and nice enemies this game is great terror game… Expand
  88. Abdessalam
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The best survival horror game with the best storyline and graphics with good shooting mechanics
  89. Kimhoeser
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores games de survival horror que eu já joguei. Mistura psicologia e psicanálise com questões políticas e filosóficas, tudo para formar um enredo que é muito mais complexo do que aparenta ser. Os graficos são ultrapassados, é bem verdade, mas ainda assim o game possui um sistema de iluminação incrível.
  90. mute13
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos. De haber salido para la actual generación sería una delicia.
  91. BlackWizardS
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The dark and gloomy style of this game I love, as it should be a horror game, everything is very well designed enemies, creatures, bosses and especially the return. It is worth it and above all the difficulty is well done, especially the Akumu Mode.
  92. Willcore
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Exclent game, you feel a real horror survival horror.

    Gameplay : 8.5/10
    Graphicis 9/10
    Characters . 9.5/10
    Story : 10/10
  93. Bivshtex007
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Amazing, Scary, Visceral, Unnerving, Challenging and, sometimes, Painfully - Excruciating as I was too afraid to keep going. I enjoyed it very much, and I really hope that there will be a remaster, or better a remake in the future.
  94. MMDFN79
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    one of the best horror games i played . i can't wait to play the evil within 3 ....
  95. Stanley96
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Excelente jogo de terror, recomendo a todos q curtem um terror clássico, jogabilidade perfeita
  96. Manziflex
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    I am in the early hours of the game, nevertheless I can unbalance myself by giving a high rating. I should have given him 9, but because of the ignorant classics giving him 0 or 1 on the basis of nothing, I give him 10 To raise the average. The graphics are a bit dated for 2021, but on PS5 it still makes a dirty impression. The gameplay looks quite fun due to the mix of various elements.I am in the early hours of the game, nevertheless I can unbalance myself by giving a high rating. I should have given him 9, but because of the ignorant classics giving him 0 or 1 on the basis of nothing, I give him 10 To raise the average. The graphics are a bit dated for 2021, but on PS5 it still makes a dirty impression. The gameplay looks quite fun due to the mix of various elements. The story looks pretty good, even if it's at the beginning. Shinji Mikami plus Bethesda are a good match.… Expand
  97. clairealcee77
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    It's like a great mix of RE4 and silent hill. Play this game instead of Evil Within 2.
  98. Biizz
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Very underrated survival horror game. Intriguing story, well-designed bosses and amazing atmosphere. Sure it's difficult but when you finally beat the game you will feel overwhelmed, because you survived the beautiful nightmare. This game was way better than the bland second game.
  99. Yakumo178
    May 8, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated horror games. This game is like a mix of psychological horror and hack-and-slash. The Evil Within does a lot of things better than The Evil Within 2. Both story and gameplay are more interesting than the sequel. If you want to try Evil Within series, just play the first game. and Kidman DLCs.
  100. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    WAY better than the horrible lazy soulless second game. The gameplay is really tense, challenging and addicting. The story is way deeper than TEW2.
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#67 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#10 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#7 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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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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