Evil Dead: The Game

 PlayStation 5
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 91 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 125
  3. Negative: 28 out of 125
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  1. A_coat
    May 14, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    Addictive gameplay
    Groovy one-liners Stable connectivity in my experience Quick loading times Cool weapon variety Long online matches Good sound quality Good graphic quality Single player content as well Leveling upgrade system Multiple skins The dead is evil Cons: No dualsense support at launch? Lighting is too dark even for a horror game Field of view needs to be    Pros:
    Addictive gameplay
    Groovy one-liners
    Stable connectivity in my experience
    Quick loading times
    Cool weapon variety
    Long online matches
    Good sound quality
    Good graphic quality
    Single player content as well
    Leveling upgrade system
    Multiple skins
    The dead is evil

    Cons:
    No dualsense support at launch?
    Lighting is too dark even for a horror game
    Field of view needs to be adjustable
    Difficulty on single player missions needs more balancing or checkpoints
    Some characters are locked behind very hard single player missions
    Minor visual bugs sometimes that can be jank

    Cons could be wiped out with one or two good patches. If that happens then the game will be amazing. This should be a popular multiplayer game for years to come.    … Expand
  2. SweeetSweetV
    May 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing fan service and gameplay. Great visuals and replayability. Feels like the best parts of F13 the game, Resident Evil Resistance, and Dead by Daylight. Asymmetrical multiplayer at it's finest.… Expand
  3. GameOutlook
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Pre-Review: Disregard the 0 and 1 reviews for this game because they are clearly subjective reviews from people who just bought the wrong game and are crying about it. Just look at their extremely brief and inconsiderate lengths as opposed to the actual fair reviews by people who are 'reviewing' as opposed to 'whining'. Objectively I cannot see how anyone could rate this lower than a 6 onPre-Review: Disregard the 0 and 1 reviews for this game because they are clearly subjective reviews from people who just bought the wrong game and are crying about it. Just look at their extremely brief and inconsiderate lengths as opposed to the actual fair reviews by people who are 'reviewing' as opposed to 'whining'. Objectively I cannot see how anyone could rate this lower than a 6 on the scale. One even had the nerve to say higher ratings were paid! No. We just liked the game and are reviewing it fairly. With that out of the way I will commence my actual game review.

    Introduction and aesthetic:
    Evil Dead: The Game is a love letter to it's source material and well incorperates all 3 films within its masterfully constructed aesthetic. The sound design of the game is phenominal and truly took me by surprise, and while I know not all gamers care much about this, it adds a great deal of immersion.

    Survivor Gameplay:
    Saber entertainment continue with their prolific proficiency in third person horde combat gameplay however in this iteration there is a fair bit of survival-horror spin. As a long time fan of both saber interactive's 'World War Z' and capcom's 'Resident Evil', it was truly fascinating to see this genre hybridity in full swing.

    Demon Gameplay:
    Playing the kandarian demon is an incredible reverse-horror experience. Despite being largely ethereal throughout the game, the disconnected feeling is effectively mitigated by the interaction still retained with the environment, making you feel more so like a powerful demonic prescence than a ghost. There is a great range of gameplay styles to explore and master within this game and I can definitely see a very high skill ceiling forming in the future with the potential for a competitive scene. It gives a truly powerful feeling yet greatly different to the experiences of its predecessors of 'Friday the 13th' and DBD, due to the horde control elements.

    Combat:
    The combat mechanics are truly astounding for what this game is and there is a far larger prevalence on melee combat than I had expected due to the very welcome scarcity of ammo. Bladed combat has just the right amount of realism and hack-and-slash while bludgeoning weapons have a perfect amount of 'oomph' to them.

    Progression:
    Progression throughout the game adds an effective sense of accomplishment, and even after it has all been achieved, replayablity is still fun just as it was in DBD.

    Limitations:
    Currently there are only 2 maps and there is an encompassing fear of repetitiveness however my review remains a 9 due to saber already developing free and paid DLCs to add more content. If this game is the success it deserves to be, I can see them supporting it for years to come.    … Expand
  4. LaPatri
    May 17, 2022
    10
    Juegaco. Fiel a la saga, acorde a los estándares de calidad gráfica actual. Hecho en España para el mundo, con un equipazo de gente maravillosa.
  5. Zionbell
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Fantastic gameplay stays true to the lore plenty of fan service here as well, runs super smooth no problems here on a stick PS4.
  6. Not_a_gentleman
    May 15, 2022
    8
    A single player campaign would have been nice to have. Looking forward to future updates and DLC.
  7. Eja91
    May 17, 2022
    8
    Plenty of bugs in this game. But it's highly addictive. Can't stop playing and leveling the characters. If this game gets new maps and updates the bugs then it's a 9!
  8. MGRODVI
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Excelentes gráficos, poco material pero de buena calidad, cumple con su objetivo y e es divertir y el combate está súper divertido , si no le pongo 10 o más es por que no tiene una supercampaña o una gran historia , espero le den buen mantenimiento
  9. Dakmah
    May 14, 2022
    10
    What else to say this game is just perfect. You like Horror? You like evil dead.
  10. Darkloud75
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Juego cooperativo para sobrevivir con bastantes opciones y muy dinámico a la hora de combatir lootear(hay una gran cantidad de armas diferentes) mejorar e ir cumpliendo objetivos con la ayuda de las marcadas habilidades y mejoras de cada clase y sobre todo ,se respira Evil dead por todos los poros y muy divertido también jugar como demonio y hacer todo lo posible para entorpecer y hacerJuego cooperativo para sobrevivir con bastantes opciones y muy dinámico a la hora de combatir lootear(hay una gran cantidad de armas diferentes) mejorar e ir cumpliendo objetivos con la ayuda de las marcadas habilidades y mejoras de cada clase y sobre todo ,se respira Evil dead por todos los poros y muy divertido también jugar como demonio y hacer todo lo posible para entorpecer y hacer perder el tiempo a los supervivientes.

    Dispone también misiones individuales para desbloquear trajes y personajes únicos de las películas y la serie.

    En definitiva Muy sorprendido por el juego en general y muy recomendado.    … Expand
  11. Mariade
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I dont remember last time I had so much fun with Friends online!! Groooooooovy.
  12. Spookykabuki
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Needs work, more like 8.5, beats the brakes off DBD and FT13th. Needs more maps, variety of content, and balancing on the single player missions. Fun as hell though, pretty balanced if your group sticks together.
  13. DYINGFETUS5
    May 15, 2022
    8
    It's hours of fun, brings back old movie nostalgia. But it has a few bugs and could use more maps
  14. TRhaydar
    May 23, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed playing this game. I was never bored while playing the game. This game has great potential.
  15. Hellfyre
    May 15, 2022
    9
    I give it two thumbs up! It's a fun twist on the asymmetrical horror type of game that anyone who is a fan of horror, Evil Dead or co-op games will absolutely love. It's an awesome love letter to Evil Dead and it's simply a great time.
    I don't really have much in terms of negatives to say, people are still learning how to play it so I can't be frustrated about that. I haven't encountered    I give it two thumbs up! It's a fun twist on the asymmetrical horror type of game that anyone who is a fan of horror, Evil Dead or co-op games will absolutely love. It's an awesome love letter to Evil Dead and it's simply a great time.
    I don't really have much in terms of negatives to say, people are still learning how to play it so I can't be frustrated about that. I haven't encountered any bugs really other than an animation or two I saw bug out at one point. The only weird things is the car physics can be pretty funky at times and one of the demon boss types seems to be have a broken move set that can abuse badly. Beyond that, I'm pretty pleased that it seems to be in a great state!    … Expand
  16. Fixingearth
    May 15, 2022
    10
    It’s exactly what I wanted, it’s fun, spooky, janky in a good way, and most importantly, A evil dead game
  17. Darkmantis
    May 15, 2022
    9
    This is a great alternative to DBD. It gives both the survivors and the “killer” a greater diversity of gameplay options! The Evil Dead license is excellently represented here, no matter of your an existing or a new fan. I don’t see myself and my friends returning to DBD with this groovy alternative.
  18. Haider93
    May 14, 2022
    10
    This game is truly the best of its kind. I've been enjoying it since the day I played
  19. sternone
    May 16, 2022
    10
    I didn't think I would love it so much, it's very cool and works very well. Love it.
  20. Bloodmarks
    May 24, 2022
    10
    Muy divertido. Para mi mucho mejor que dead by daylight... mas accion, mas entretenido y mas todo. 10/10.
  21. RedrexXx
    May 16, 2022
    10
    I've played all weekend. If you are a fan of Evil Dead, it's a must. The atmosphere is top notch, graphics are really good for a mutliplayer game. There isn't much content but it is expected for these type of games. The 4 solos missions are no jokes and will test your nerves. Very fun with friends I can see myself playing this for a long time as long as Saber keep updating it with contentI've played all weekend. If you are a fan of Evil Dead, it's a must. The atmosphere is top notch, graphics are really good for a mutliplayer game. There isn't much content but it is expected for these type of games. The 4 solos missions are no jokes and will test your nerves. Very fun with friends I can see myself playing this for a long time as long as Saber keep updating it with content and useful patches. GROOVY!… Expand
  22. Daimoz
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Hooray! Good evil dead game! Looking forward for some balance changes and dlcs :)
  23. Petabread
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game. I hate these asymmetrical multiplayer games. But this one is special! Don’t listen to these low score user reviews that have no idea how to play it. Kind of comical reading these, haha.
  24. EEE_Spray
    May 31, 2022
    10
    This game Really really Fun better than Day by Daylight, but don’t play with random people, 70% random are idiots.
  25. Chadder88
    May 21, 2022
    10
    This game makes a lot of fun with friends. Gameplay is good, too. I love this Setting. I hope more Maps coming soon
  26. Scholli39
    May 16, 2022
    10
    I am very pleased with the game, good graphics, bloody, very good sound with 3D headphones - and a very fun multiplayer experience. Single player seems very hard but it is fun.
  27. TheLegion_plaz
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy, groovy.
  28. kokuyom
    May 20, 2022
    8
    Tek başına sarmayan ama arkadaşlarla baya saran bir oyun. Eğer geliştirmeyi bırakmazlarsa yeni içeriklerle baya uzun süre oynanır.
  29. ObsoleteGhoul
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    Not perfect but out of all these horror based asymmetrical games, Evil Dead The Game has got to be the best. I've never played Friday the 13th but I've seen gameplay to know that it's not for me and I've tried my hand at Dead By Daylight too just because I had it free on PS+ but I am not a fan of that game either. Evil Dead however is a **** blast. Can be very unfair and is an unbalancedNot perfect but out of all these horror based asymmetrical games, Evil Dead The Game has got to be the best. I've never played Friday the 13th but I've seen gameplay to know that it's not for me and I've tried my hand at Dead By Daylight too just because I had it free on PS+ but I am not a fan of that game either. Evil Dead however is a **** blast. Can be very unfair and is an unbalanced experience right now but I'm sure the devs will patch that **** out.… Expand
  30. Nikolavs
    May 27, 2022
    8
    I really Like asymmetric Multiplayer and evil dead. So i also Like this game

    I hope for Balance and content Updates.
  31. KatanaJoe89
    May 17, 2022
    8
    Definitely a fun co-op experience, soaked in love for the franchise with plenty of Easter eggs to satisfy fans!

    As a survivor, good teamwork is necessary and as the demon, you'll need to effectively plan for victory. I do feel the repetitive nature of the mission gets tiresome, however I see this as a solid starting base. Saber intend on adding to this formula, very likely with    Definitely a fun co-op experience, soaked in love for the franchise with plenty of Easter eggs to satisfy fans!

    As a survivor, good teamwork is necessary and as the demon, you'll need to effectively plan for victory.

    I do feel the repetitive nature of the mission gets tiresome, however I see this as a solid starting base. Saber intend on adding to this formula, very likely with additional game modes.

    Groovy.    … Expand
  32. Neverdun
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Can't get enough of it! Heard some leaks about some dlc characters and an army of darkness map so I'm pumped for the future, hopefully Evil dead: Rise gets a release date soon!
  33. BoonMoon
    May 18, 2022
    9
    Very fun game to play whether thats solo or with friends. I thought the Friday the 13th was aweful and I find Dead by Daylight boring. This is great. The graphics/sound and gameplay are great!
  34. TheLastAce
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This new game will easily be my best of 2022. For us Evil dead fans, the constant references and fan service is hilarious and enjoyable. Overall the game feels very balanced and even when you lose, you still have fun. Indefinitely buy the game and watch the movies/show, your life will change forever.
  35. Oscquinta
    May 15, 2022
    10
    The game is fantastic. A fresh air to the gender. Clever mechanics and loads of content coming in the near future. A must have if you like this kind of games.
  36. PersianDynasty
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is absolutely amazing. Graphics, Gameplay, Character Models are really good. … Expand
  37. Fillifax
    May 15, 2022
    9
    A beautiful love letter to the franchise, but more than than, an excellent game in its own right. More action packed than Dead by Daylight and far more entertaining and well paced than most other asymmetrical multiplayer games on the market, Evil Dead is a delightful romp with enough content and characters to keep you entertained for the foreseeable future.
  38. TwizzardOfOz
    May 15, 2022
    9
    As a big evil dead fan this game ticks all the boxes. Graphics are beautiful and daunting, the sound and atmosphere is phenomenal and when you and your other survivers are working together the game really thrives. I see alot of people struggling to complete the main missions and the difficulty spike is big think the game could benefit with a diffulty choice as some players got the game asAs a big evil dead fan this game ticks all the boxes. Graphics are beautiful and daunting, the sound and atmosphere is phenomenal and when you and your other survivers are working together the game really thrives. I see alot of people struggling to complete the main missions and the difficulty spike is big think the game could benefit with a diffulty choice as some players got the game as an evil dead fan and not an avid gamer and you have to complete all missions to unlock all online characters. I also believe some demons have to be nerfed massively as you can have an epic weapon and attack them 50 times and they hit you 5 times and you die. All in all incredible game that should just get better.… Expand
  39. WaxOnnWaxOff
    May 15, 2022
    10
    An absolute blast. I actually am not a fan of asymmetrical multiplayer games at all. This is the first of its kind I have ever liked. I have some minor complaints, but I expect these things will be fixed within the first couple patches. I hope the devs give this game a lot of support, because I could see myself playing this with friends for years to come if they update it regularly.
  40. aadinh15
    May 15, 2022
    10
    The best asymmetrical game I’ve played, I have over 5000 hours combined on DBD and F13 and this is so much better than both.
  41. IamPsyduck
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This is a great tribute to the movie saga. It has a style of gameplay similar to Dead By Daylight but it is much better in every way. The graphics and customization are exquisite, it is very pleasant to play. A must have in your game library!
  42. Wooky79
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Got to laugh at the reviews frantically trying to discredit a brilliant game. If your a fan of evil dead then you will absolutely love this. Negative reviews here are written by either paid review bomber's or just people that moan about everything and nothing is good enough for them. Top marks straight out the gate this is brilliant and there is only more updates to come. If your a fan youGot to laugh at the reviews frantically trying to discredit a brilliant game. If your a fan of evil dead then you will absolutely love this. Negative reviews here are written by either paid review bomber's or just people that moan about everything and nothing is good enough for them. Top marks straight out the gate this is brilliant and there is only more updates to come. If your a fan you will love it.… Expand
  43. TheKolo
    May 15, 2022
    9
    balancement improvements needed, but big possibilities to grow. Most fun wirh friends.
    Would recommend
  44. Azzooz
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! I wish they will add middle east servers or fix the servers because the high ping is so annoying man
  45. Futurecorpse
    May 15, 2022
    10
    It seems like this game was made by people who truly love the Evil Dead franchise. Visuals and sounds are amazing, and do a great job replicating the Evil Dead aesthetic. Definitely worth $40, especially if you’re a fan of the franchise.
  46. Ash-skaz
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Excellent game with a very addictive gameplay and very nice graphics. Solo missions are a nice addition though they can be frustrating. But the core of the game (asymetrical pvp) is incredibly fun.
  47. Insuax83
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Comprado desde el día de lanzamiento, y no puedo parar de jugarlo, soy fan de las películas de Evil Dead, y en todo momento siento que estoy dentro de la película, un auténtico juegazo
  48. mgon
    May 17, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing, it's a lot of fun to play with friends and on top of that it's a gift for evil dead fans. I will play as a demon until the end!
  49. SithAlex
    May 18, 2022
    9
    Excellent. This is much better than Dead by Daylight. Many thanks to dev team.
  50. nabets4life
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing just like evil dead and horror fans want and yes ( better than DBD and friday the 13th) 100%!!!
  51. TheWoodley
    May 19, 2022
    9
    A genuinely fun combination of genres that keeps pulling me back in. Only thing I wish was that it’s progression system was faster, but the replayability has been a great counterpoint to that.
  52. Cheese2314
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Game is fun all round but there’s a few bugs here and there but most games have them on release. Not one moment where you stand there bored out of your mind. Constant action for both sides and I must say it’s way better than blinding someone with a flashlight and running away all game.
  53. Gungie
    May 21, 2022
    10
    The BEST asymmetrical horror game ever. I expected to see a lack luster too early to release mess on launch, but other than some visual glitches and npc patching errors, it was a complete game that already has new content in production. Dead by Daylight got stale after a few years, but Evil Dead: The Game will last for decades and, hopefully, longer.
  54. BallumCadger
    May 23, 2022
    8
    The game is fun, addictive, and unique. The game has bugs but nothing major. The element of randomness in what you will find during the match adds another level of replay ability. The game has some balancing issues but it really depends on how the survivors play. Teamwork is a big part of this game so winning as a survivor requires you to stick with your team. The developers really seem toThe game is fun, addictive, and unique. The game has bugs but nothing major. The element of randomness in what you will find during the match adds another level of replay ability. The game has some balancing issues but it really depends on how the survivors play. Teamwork is a big part of this game so winning as a survivor requires you to stick with your team. The developers really seem to care about the Evil Dead franchise and I’m excited to see the future of this game… Expand
  55. Munchadelic
    May 30, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Better than Dead By Daylight so if you liked that game you'll love this.
  56. drrosenthal
    May 4, 2023
    8
    Gets repetitive after a while but the grind is quite satisfying, especially when leveling up different characters and skill sets.

    I’ve found it really difficult to find other players in the various PvP game modes so I haven’t really tried them. It’s that badly unbalanced? Great atmosphere, visuals, sounds. Looting gets addictive but doesn’t really add up to anything over matches. Gets    Gets repetitive after a while but the grind is quite satisfying, especially when leveling up different characters and skill sets.

    I’ve found it really difficult to find other players in the various PvP game modes so I haven’t really tried them. It’s that badly unbalanced? Great atmosphere, visuals, sounds. Looting gets addictive but doesn’t really add up to anything over matches.

    Gets repetitive as its gets easier, which is a shame.    … Expand

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. PLAY
    Jun 29, 2022
    80
    Understanding the joy of the movies, Evil Dead delivers slick matches and buckets of fun, whether you’re a human or something sinister. Groovy. [Issue#16, p.155]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Jun 16, 2022
    50
    We'd suggest it might be time to lay the "Dead by Daylight" formula to rest, but you know how these things go in horror movies: it'd only rise again as soon as our backs were turned. [Issue#373, p.112]
  3. Finger Guns
    Jun 7, 2022
    80
    An essential purchase for fans of Ash Williams and the unique blend of gore and comedy that the Evil Dead series has created, this asymmetrical horror game builds on the foundation that games like Dead by Daylight have laid. It might not innovate but there’s a surprising amount of content and replayability in Evil Dead: The Game that raids 40 years of film and television for ideas and puts them to excellent use.
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