The Evil Within

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2497 Ratings

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  1. elyuper
    May 12, 2016
    7
    The best way to describe this game is "entertaining enough". You have to be a fan of horror survivor games so you can really enjoy it. I'm not really a fan of this kind of games but sure the game has some good things.
    The story is intriguing but at the same time it has a lot of holes in it. There are certain things that you have to discover for yourself because the game doesn´t give you    The best way to describe this game is "entertaining enough". You have to be a fan of horror survivor games so you can really enjoy it. I'm not really a fan of this kind of games but sure the game has some good things.
    The story is intriguing but at the same time it has a lot of holes in it. There are certain things that you have to discover for yourself because the game doesn´t give you clues, but actually that's a good thing for me but you have to be patient because you're gonna die a lot. I give it a 7 because it can entertain you enough, be scary at some points but it'll leave you with a lot of questions and for me it doesn't have replay value.    … Expand
  2. gustII940
    May 9, 2021
    10
    perfect game and history! I can't wait for the evil within 3. shinji mikami is the best.
  3. DavidHoltzer
    Nov 18, 2021
    3
    This game is quite bad. It looks very cheap and uses a lot of tired ways to try to be scary like jump scares, a lot of dead bodies, a ton of gore and cliché enemy designs. The story is very convoluted and random things just happen in it and it's pretty hard to follow, the characters are also poorly written or some of them are annoying. The gameplay is boring, clunky and offers nothing new.
  4. 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
  5. Therules
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated Horror Masterpieces of all time! This game is absolutely incredible, specially on PC, but also on PS4. It has one of the best selection of boss monsters and regular enemies i have seen in any game ever, maybe only beaten by Resident Evil 4. In depth crafting/upgrading system, one of the best atmospheres of any horror games (yes better than any silent hill) andOne of the most underrated Horror Masterpieces of all time! This game is absolutely incredible, specially on PC, but also on PS4. It has one of the best selection of boss monsters and regular enemies i have seen in any game ever, maybe only beaten by Resident Evil 4. In depth crafting/upgrading system, one of the best atmospheres of any horror games (yes better than any silent hill) and visually stunning by 2014 standards.… Expand
  6. Rgnar1900
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Un buen juego de terror y acción que crea una atmósfera imponente.
    Buena duración y un juego que lo recomiendo a todo el mundo.
  7. Donor
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    This game is FAR away from being a masterpiece. The users who gave this game a 10/10 probably haven't played a lot of "old school" survival horror games in their life. It’s the typical 15-20 year old naive kid who fell for the Shinji Mikami hype obviously. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed playing but...

    This game is published by Bethesda, which explains the clunky gameplay. It’s almost    This game is FAR away from being a masterpiece. The users who gave this game a 10/10 probably haven't played a lot of "old school" survival horror games in their life. It’s the typical 15-20 year old naive kid who fell for the Shinji Mikami hype obviously. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed playing but...

    This game is published by Bethesda, which explains the clunky gameplay. It’s almost like hybrid copy/paste of The Elder Scrolls movement and Resident Evil 4 shooting. The constant crouching for stealth is retarded (especially the animation that just look plain stupid), they even carried over the same Elder Scrolls "detection eye" into this game. It fails on its own standard when it comes to stealth gameplay. The shooting is AWFUL. Its under par with Resident Evil 4, WHICH IS 9 YEARS OLD! Come on!

    The story is ****ing borderline progressive, with no psychological build-up whatsoever, the voice-acting is dull… And lets not talk about the main character who always makes these stupid comments. It's just so uninteresting and unoriginal in every way possible... I almost don't know if i'm playing RE4, Silent Hill or even watching Friday the 13th or The Grudge at the same time, all in this STUPID 16:9 aspect ratio letterbox that they've chosen to have in this game because it gives a “cinematic feeling”. I call bs, they only did that because of performance issues, and it’s still locked on 30 fps. This is a joke.

    I mean is this next gen? The standard of Survival Horror genre is getting lower and lower and lower. The only thing that made me wanna keep playing this game is it's setting. This game looks stunning in some cases and it certainly has it's thrilling moments when and it can get a bit scary. But everything can be scary if it’s done the right way.

    What players fail to understand is that nothing of this matters if the STORY/ACTING and GAMEPLAY is s***. Games like these used to be authentic even if the gameplay was a bit "sluggish" back in the days. And that's because the story was told in such a good and believable way which compensated for it's slower gameplay. Look at The Last of Us, They bring nothing new to the table in terms of gameplay and mechanics. But they perfected it, COMBINED with the storytelling.

    The Evil Within just failed to reach above the standard of already existing old school survival horror titles. So how can this even be considered a Survival Horror masterpiece? Grow up!    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. themostunclean
    Oct 22, 2014
    3
    Honestly not much more than an RE4 re-skin. Even many of the enemies AI behaves the same. I was pretty disappointed with this game, it does nothing to move the genre forward but is instead firmly entrenched in the past. I know some people will defend this game to the end and I have no idea why. The atmosphere gets boring quickly, it relies too much on surprise to scare you instead ofHonestly not much more than an RE4 re-skin. Even many of the enemies AI behaves the same. I was pretty disappointed with this game, it does nothing to move the genre forward but is instead firmly entrenched in the past. I know some people will defend this game to the end and I have no idea why. The atmosphere gets boring quickly, it relies too much on surprise to scare you instead of creating real tension and the general design is just a carbon copy of better games.

    In another note, anyone who experiences motion or "simulation" sickness should NOT play this game. The buggy framerate, tight camera and narrow FOV (because of the black bars) combine to make playing absolutely nausea inducing.

    I won't even get in to the laundry list of bugs this game has. I've gotten stuck in walls and objects more times than I can count. Just awful design.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. KaizerAlex
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    When I was 15, I loved playing Resident Evil 4. Now, I am 25 and I was really excited for The Evil Within.

    First things first: The Evil Within is slightly worse than Resident Evil 4. However, it is still one of the best horror games out there (RE5 and RE6 are a joke, Dead Space is merely survival horror). Gameplay 9, Story 8, Design 10, Graphics 9. A lot of people do not like the    When I was 15, I loved playing Resident Evil 4. Now, I am 25 and I was really excited for The Evil Within.

    First things first: The Evil Within is slightly worse than Resident Evil 4. However, it is still one of the best horror games out there (RE5 and RE6 are a joke, Dead Space is merely survival horror).

    Gameplay 9, Story 8, Design 10, Graphics 9. A lot of people do not like the bars (I understand that, but it doesn't bother me). The graphics are good! It may not be The Last of Us or Destiny, but for a horror game, the graphics are not bad at all. Exceptionally well done is the overall design - the ideas (boss fights and general enemies), the cinematography.. it's really a masterpiece when you like good sceneries, building, pictures.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. JoshLuck1995
    Oct 15, 2014
    4
    Played the game yesterday and today, and thats enough, i just cant play anymore, its so boring and flat so i thought well its time to give it some scores on what i think should define a game review

    graphics - 6/10 gameplay - 6/10 story - 4/10 sound - non existent lasting appeal - none i give Evil Within a 4/10. It is a 99p version of resident evil, the graphics are crap for    Played the game yesterday and today, and thats enough, i just cant play anymore, its so boring and flat so i thought well its time to give it some scores on what i think should define a game review

    graphics - 6/10
    gameplay - 6/10
    story - 4/10
    sound - non existent
    lasting appeal - none

    i give Evil Within a 4/10. It is a 99p version of resident evil, the graphics are crap for X1/PS4, the story is flat, the main protagonist is boring, the enemies are stupid, and the levels feel the same and are also boring. was really looking forward to this but sadly it dissapoints.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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 .
  21. 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
  22. popnlochness
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Is the Evil Within a good game, or does it perhaps have more evil within it self than the actual story? The truth is, that for an old school gamer like my self that to this day still plays the original Resident Evil games, this game strikes home more than it misses. Is it perfect? Hell no, in fact it had quite a few problems ranging from pop in textures, slow down when you are runningIs the Evil Within a good game, or does it perhaps have more evil within it self than the actual story? The truth is, that for an old school gamer like my self that to this day still plays the original Resident Evil games, this game strikes home more than it misses. Is it perfect? Hell no, in fact it had quite a few problems ranging from pop in textures, slow down when you are running through rooms, and some other odd little moments that ended up getting me killed. Is it a horrible game though held back by its dated approach to design? Hell no again.

    While it may have room for improvement, it rarely ever leaves you with a bad taste. Dying is a part of Evil Within. If you are a gamer that is seeking a game experience where your death is at the bottom of the bucket list, than this is not for you. Dying is a lesson, dying is an evolution in this game. It aims to improve you, sharpen your mind, and push you further with a firm hand.

    While the scares of the game were not my type, (Gore, blood, and twisted character designs fail to ever get even the slightest shiver in me, then again I'm hugely bleached when it comes to horror games now anyway) it still had some fantastic designs for levels and enemies. I felt it had more of a mixture between Resident Evil 4 and Demon Souls, than lets say Resident Evil and Silent Hill. The moans and groans of enemies in hall ways made me feel like i was right next door to Demon Souls, or Dark Souls.

    The Deaths I experienced, felt like they were my fault, just like in the Souls games as well.

    Would I play this game again? Darn Tootin. In fact, this and Alien: Isolation has made me, a horror genre enthusiast, quite happy. I now have hours and hours of game play between these two gems of a game. If they are too hard, and you prefer feeling unstoppable in video games, than please move on to something else.

    I do not want anyone getting upset at this game, when it clearly was never advertised as an action game, and I also do not want any ones weekend to be spoiled by something they really don't want!    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Gordono
    Oct 14, 2014
    3
    What a disappointment. The graphics are weak, very last gen. and there’s something about the cropping of the game, maybe it’s the letterbox format, but you always seem to be standing in your own way. The controls are terrible; you’re constantly getting stuck on some unseen obstacle, and the third person camera is madding; it’s always getting lost in a wall or a hay bale, or a zombie’sWhat a disappointment. The graphics are weak, very last gen. and there’s something about the cropping of the game, maybe it’s the letterbox format, but you always seem to be standing in your own way. The controls are terrible; you’re constantly getting stuck on some unseen obstacle, and the third person camera is madding; it’s always getting lost in a wall or a hay bale, or a zombie’s shoulder, or your own head. The combat is lame; it’s not a shooter or a stealth game, it does neither well. Survival/ horror give me a break, there’s nothing scary or suspenseful about the game, it’s just a bad zombie game with a terrible and unsatisfying combat system. It’s not difficult, it’s just frustrating. It’s the lousy camera and terrible controls that make it hard; the biggest challenge in the game is overcoming its shortfalls. This is possibly one of the worst games I’ve played in a long time, a waste of sixty bucks and I can’t believe the great reviews it got from the main stream gaming community.… Expand
  25. thunderball001
    Oct 16, 2014
    1
    cliché, after cliché, after cliché. not scary at all. random as hell in fact. I mean comn on. lets just give a few dead bodies and a chainshaw. yer that's gonna scare me. lets compare it to silent hill where u haven't got a flying basterd to what going on. a phone rings. a baby cries. and then BAM. crazy bith kill u. now that psychological **** right there lets compare it to another game.cliché, after cliché, after cliché. not scary at all. random as hell in fact. I mean comn on. lets just give a few dead bodies and a chainshaw. yer that's gonna scare me. lets compare it to silent hill where u haven't got a flying basterd to what going on. a phone rings. a baby cries. and then BAM. crazy bith kill u. now that psychological **** right there lets compare it to another game. aliens isolation. u got a tracker and one nasty basterd alien that you kill and if u make the slightest sound it will kill u. I mean it somewhat scary but at least it is exciting and not just walking in a cliché foggy town with in a graveyard. u get thrown into a **** ton of bodies without any tension or atmosphere. that whats horror about. whats going on. where I am. this game is basically hey. heres a dead be scared. plus it scripted so u know whats going to happen once u died. in alien ioslation it 90% uncripted so would ****ting urself thinking 'when is it going to rip my **** head off'. but this game fails to do so. u couldn't be any less original and as boring as this game.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. hemmo1986
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    While not quite living up to the heights of Mikami's Resident Evil golden age, it's some of his finest work and currently the best survival horror game this year and probably will be for a while to come.

    People beware this is not an ACTION game, this is survival horror, so if your not a fan of survival horror give it a pass but if you like this genre than your in for a treat!
  28. PashaAlex
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Let's talk about The Evil Within, first of all. this game is not perfect, even if you absolute fan of real survival games, this game have issues.

    So this is a cliche game, but it has almost everything, I loved in survival games like: Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill (2-4, Shattered Memories), Resident Evil 4. It has atmosphere and it always changing. Our hero cannot deal with everything,    Let's talk about The Evil Within, first of all. this game is not perfect, even if you absolute fan of real survival games, this game have issues.

    So this is a cliche game, but it has almost everything, I loved in survival games like: Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill (2-4, Shattered Memories), Resident Evil 4. It has atmosphere and it always changing. Our hero cannot deal with everything, so sometimes he needs to run from enemies or hide. Also story, it's a mess in first episodes and story itself is nothing special. Some things are predictable, but you still need skills, to deal with the problems. You have guns, but ammo are limited.

    And game issues:
    1. Camera. If you played games on PS One, you will get used to it.
    2. Hero. He is damn slow and can run only for 3 seconds (you can upgrade, but it will add 2-3 seconds) and sometimes he just gets stuck in everything.
    3. Some enemies are freaking nightmare, like invisible ones, those sons of **** don't want to die and you can't see them unless you or they hit.
    4. Letterbox. You may get used to them, or absolutely hates them. In my case, I don't care as I don't care about 30 FPS and cross-gen graphics.

    In the end, this game for fans, who know how to kill **** and deal with gameplay problems.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. shadow11
    Oct 22, 2014
    2
    It's really a shame to see such a mediocre game is made from the great Shinji Mikami we know. Visually the game looks great but technically suffers from frame drops even with high end PCs. The story sounds like it was written by an 11 years old kid, the characters are boring and added nothing interesting to the story, the soundtrack is weak and the gameplay is a combination of frustratingIt's really a shame to see such a mediocre game is made from the great Shinji Mikami we know. Visually the game looks great but technically suffers from frame drops even with high end PCs. The story sounds like it was written by an 11 years old kid, the characters are boring and added nothing interesting to the story, the soundtrack is weak and the gameplay is a combination of frustrating stealth and some ideas taken from old RE games.

    Ultimately the game fails to build any tension and doesn’t deserve to be called “survival-horror”.

    I give it 2 for the level of details and effort put into designing the environment. I don’t recommend it to any horror fan, avoid it and wait for a real horror game.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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