The Evil Within

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2497 Ratings

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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
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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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