The Evil Within 2

 Xbox One
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1599 Ratings

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  1. scalan15
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    I'm lazy, it's takes a lot for me to take the time to come on here and write a review, I played the first game so I'm used to the controls, I was blown away by the ending, one of the best I've played in awhile, loved the way they brought some of the old bosses from the first game into this one. I had a lot of fun playing this game, it's worth your time, also play it on Nightmare
  2. battleTerror
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    I'm giving this a 9 but rating 10 because of the haters. This is a game with ambition and it offers alot of compelling gameplay and imaginative horror sequences. The Evil Within 2 is essential for anyone who likes genre classics like Silent Hill or Resident Evil. Unlike those games, it makes the bold decision to allow players the freedom to roam it's world without many of the corridorI'm giving this a 9 but rating 10 because of the haters. This is a game with ambition and it offers alot of compelling gameplay and imaginative horror sequences. The Evil Within 2 is essential for anyone who likes genre classics like Silent Hill or Resident Evil. Unlike those games, it makes the bold decision to allow players the freedom to roam it's world without many of the corridor constraints typical for this style of game and it's mostly successful. I wouldn't agree with the term 'open world' here, but the levels are certainly big with many places to explore and plenty of dark creepy corners you would rather avoid. There's plenty of freedom to tackle enemies in different and sometimes imaginative ways. Speaking of enemies, they're about as repulsive and freakishly scary as anything I've seen in a game of this kind. Brilliant audio design makes this a game to play with the lights off and head phones on. A worthy sequel which is often better and certainly more immersive than it's predecessor.… Expand
  3. Spaceacer2012
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    The last review I posted here was for Dead Space 3. I gave it a 10 because, while yes it had faults, I enjoyed the heck out it and isn't that what it's about? For the same reasons, I give Evil Within 2 a 10. I literally spent over 40 hours in 1 play though, going through every nook and cranny to uncover secrets, craft materials and more. There were moments with the "Anima" ghost lady thatThe last review I posted here was for Dead Space 3. I gave it a 10 because, while yes it had faults, I enjoyed the heck out it and isn't that what it's about? For the same reasons, I give Evil Within 2 a 10. I literally spent over 40 hours in 1 play though, going through every nook and cranny to uncover secrets, craft materials and more. There were moments with the "Anima" ghost lady that literally scared me, whether in a tight, small room or out in the open streets. Loved the monsters and found the story intriguing. I really hope this game sold well and they will make Evil Within 3. I'd pre-order it for sure! Love this series... Keep 'em coming!… Expand
  4. Panchogul
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Historia: 9.5/10. Es muy buena pese a que se enfoca principalmente en el drama lo cual la vuelve un poco cliché.

    Gameplay: 10/10. A diferencia de la pésima jugabilidad del primer juego, la cual era muy tosca y molesta, aquí se esforzaron en pulir al máximo esos detalles que vuelven la experiencia mucho más cómoda y eficiente. Gráficos: 10/10. Definitivamente hay un salto tremendo de    Historia: 9.5/10. Es muy buena pese a que se enfoca principalmente en el drama lo cual la vuelve un poco cliché.

    Gameplay: 10/10. A diferencia de la pésima jugabilidad del primer juego, la cual era muy tosca y molesta, aquí se esforzaron en pulir al máximo esos detalles que vuelven la experiencia mucho más cómoda y eficiente. Gráficos: 10/10. Definitivamente hay un salto tremendo de calidad entre los dos juegos, la iluminación está de maravilla y no tuve necesidad de subirle todo el brillo a las configuraciones del mismo.

    Banda Sonora: 9/10. Se queda detrás del primer juego que tenía una banda sonora mucho más inmersiva pero tampoco es que este mal sino simplemente bien.

    Rejugabilidad: 10/10. Hay un total de cinco niveles de dificultad y la opción de Nueva Partida+ para cada una exceptuando el Modo Clásico. Para los que lograron la proeza de dominar al 100% el primer juego probablemente querrán irse directo a las dificultades más altas; afortunadamente el juego es más prudente con respecto a la dificultad a diferencia del primero que la mayoría del tiempo era muy injusto.

    Veredicto y nota final: 9.7. Es superior al primer juego muy a pesar de que se pierde la atmósfera tenebrosa optando por algo más práctico.    … Expand
  5. Cowboy4Christ
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    I'm playing this on the new Xbox One X and it's amazing! Especially with the Dolby Atmos surround sound in my headphones. The Evil Within 2 is a fun experience... one not seen very often. This game belongs up there with the greats like Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption and Witcher 3. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and the first game in years that I had trouble putting it down. It'sI'm playing this on the new Xbox One X and it's amazing! Especially with the Dolby Atmos surround sound in my headphones. The Evil Within 2 is a fun experience... one not seen very often. This game belongs up there with the greats like Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption and Witcher 3. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and the first game in years that I had trouble putting it down. It's just that good! MUST PLAY!… Expand
  6. joaoroberto
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    Estou na parte 3 do game estou a precenciar alguns bugs, mas o jogo esta espetacular, a versão do xbox one está com alguns gargalos quedas de fps, mas seria isso o minimo a se saber...!
  7. SD_Scott
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    Do yourself a favor and get this game immediately! This might be my new favorite game of all time... It reminded me of the first time I played Resident Evil 2 on the PS1. Seriously loved this game so much. Gameplay 10/10, Visuals 10/10 and Story 10/10. There's also a tremendous amount of replay-ability here with all the collectibles.
  8. FarhadSurd
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Shinji Mikami hit harder with this sequel. The best new iteration they could come over with. A spellbinding atmosphere is at work coupled with a more accurate gameplay. The scenario has been the target of the developers this time giving raise to a much more heady depiction of Sebastian Castellanos. Breathtaking cutscenes
  9. SpencerMorris
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    So i just wrote a huge review and the server hung up....
    Anyways ill keep it short this time, the game was fantastic, one of my favorite of all time. Play it for a truly blissful experience.
  10. Rusty_ben
    May 20, 2018
    10
    An absolutely superb sequel to an already outstanding experience. This game delivers everything you love from the first game along with new welcome additions such as semi-open world levels, a variety of new weapons and really homes in on the stealth. The only negatives include a less interesting villain and fewer scarier and diverse enemies than the first game. But still a must buy!
  11. orangeslime
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Visually beautiful, horrifyingly unsettling, and unbelievably fun. Although I enjoyed the first Evil Within, the second blows the first out of the water. The Evil within 2 is by far my favorite survival horror game, and that says alot because there are so many great survival horror games i love out there. Do yourself a favor and play this game, i cannot praise it enough.
  12. RJ2
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Excellent, one of the best I’ve ever played. Challenging, frustrating, beautiful.
  13. dante88
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    This game is everything I expect from the survival horror genre. It's creepy, has a good story, good characters and the graphics are very good. I'm a silent hill fan so I really loved this game. I'm glad that games like these are still being made.
  14. macmakai
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personal opinion: a piece of horror game, one of the best on ps4, quite complete I would say, drinks from other classics such as resident Evil and silent Hill, but with its own personality, there are moments for terror, for action and stealth. All this in a formidable story where it continues where the first part ended. The duration is very good, it is quite long. I also like the graphics, it has a variety of scenarios always well carved. Perfect and scary sound. Recommended for horror lovers.… Expand
  15. Ahmed_Almanamy
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every thing I wish it in games I found in the evil within two .. I actually it is one of the best 5 games I have played in my life ..… Expand
  16. Gristleblitz
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    Let me start by saying that I truly believe this is the greatest horror game of all time, and that's coming from someone completely obsessed with the Silent Hill and Resident Evil series.

    As twisted as this game is, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face the entire time. The Evil Within 2 is worth your time, especially if you're looking for something to scratch the survival-horror itch.    Let me start by saying that I truly believe this is the greatest horror game of all time, and that's coming from someone completely obsessed with the Silent Hill and Resident Evil series.

    As twisted as this game is, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face the entire time. The Evil Within 2 is worth your time, especially if you're looking for something to scratch the survival-horror itch.

    Enjoy your stay in Union!    … Expand
  17. Misaghjrh
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    Weak points:
    - There is nothing here :) go and buy this game ASAP!
  18. Johnny27ru
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Классная игра, отличный сюжет, лучшая часть надеюсь будет продолжение.
  19. Alexxxis
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Великолепное продолжение первой части. Сюжет стал менее запутанным, графика стала лучше, музыкальная составляющая на высоком уровне. И финал... финал меня порадовал. Все же, надеюсь, будет третья часть и нам расскажут всю историю до концаВеликолепное продолжение первой части. Сюжет стал менее запутанным, графика стала лучше, музыкальная составляющая на высоком уровне. И финал... финал меня порадовал. Все же, надеюсь, будет третья часть и нам расскажут всю историю до конца
  20. harmit900
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in my opinion this game is the most entertaining and value of money game of ps4 xbox one era… Expand
  21. LucasTregas
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Im writing this Review 3 years after The launch of this game But screw it. The Evil Within is a Spetacular Survival and Action Horror, with an amazing Protagonist and some good Villains too. The gameplay it' s a little fought but you get used to it. Graphics are 9/10 for a game launched on 2017 and stealth system is pretty good but nothing so "Woooow". The Evil within 2 Fulfills its roleIm writing this Review 3 years after The launch of this game But screw it. The Evil Within is a Spetacular Survival and Action Horror, with an amazing Protagonist and some good Villains too. The gameplay it' s a little fought but you get used to it. Graphics are 9/10 for a game launched on 2017 and stealth system is pretty good but nothing so "Woooow". The Evil within 2 Fulfills its role in the proposal that was found 10/10… Expand
  22. Hermannemesis
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto ... Lo estoy jugando desde game pass lo probé y fue espectacular amo esta opción de poder probar un juego sin depender de comprarlo previamente, una gloria… Expand
  23. RoverDiscover
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely superb game. Better that the First One in Pretty much everything
  24. Rezawkac
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. فوقولادس این بازی واقعا محشر و عالی سبک هوشمندانه و جدید ک همه پسند هست و زیبا… Expand
  25. Tomas95
    May 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Also ich sage euch warum für mich the evil within 2 ein Meisterwerk ist und alle Resident evil spiele übertrifft und fangen wir mit der Story an was die meisten Resident evil Spiele nicht haben vor allen gute Story und the evil within 2 ist ein parade Beispiel wie gute Geschichten in horror spielen funktionieren von vorne bis hinten spanened man weiß nie was mit der Tochter passiert und warum auch deine frau verschwunden ist und alles ist so spannend aufgebaut das man nie weiß was als nächstes passiert. Dan diese brutale Atmosphäre oder Sound alles passt von der grafik will ich ganicht reden die ist extrem gut und das Horror ist auch sehr gut hält sich meistens in allen Sand box arialen Konstant gut .,Dan Reden wir mal über die Charaktere die sind sehr spannend geschrieben und die nebenmissionen sind sehr gut ich liebe einfach dieses Spiel und egal in welchem Bereichen op horror, Atmosphäre oder sound einfach geil und ein muss für alle Horror fans… Expand
  26. JACOBJORDANB200
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD SCARY GOOD
  27. rubensmiranda
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    It's better than the first game in terms of gameplay and graphics. The plot to continue the story of the first game was also very good
  28. TheFreeman148
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Great game and a great improvement over the original. The new monsters are scary, the new upgradable abilities are stronger and more important, and the guns got a much needed boost (not that you'll have enough ammo to feel comfortable using them all the time) . The free roam style of game play gives this game a whole new style and way to play making stealth key and shot timing critical.Great game and a great improvement over the original. The new monsters are scary, the new upgradable abilities are stronger and more important, and the guns got a much needed boost (not that you'll have enough ammo to feel comfortable using them all the time) . The free roam style of game play gives this game a whole new style and way to play making stealth key and shot timing critical. You can see many nods to resident evil in this game which would make sense coming from the man that made the good ones. Pick this up and hunker down because this game is intense. My only problem with this game however is the noticeable drop in framerate when facing multiple enemies at once especially with a flashlight on. In a game where quickness and careful shot taking is so critical I got very frustrated when the game slowed down so often. Aside from that, pick this game up!… Expand
  29. ricardolaizo
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    A massive 9, cause it's better than the first one. The only negative point is the lack of horror, as jump-scare and boss that made you bristle.

    In other hand, we have a more vast arsenal and a "open world" with a exploration that rewards you. If you love horror and shooting games (any of the both), it's a game you should play. And if you have any experience with these games, go for a    A massive 9, cause it's better than the first one. The only negative point is the lack of horror, as jump-scare and boss that made you bristle.

    In other hand, we have a more vast arsenal and a "open world" with a exploration that rewards you.

    If you love horror and shooting games (any of the both), it's a game you should play. And if you have any experience with these games, go for a hard difficult, once the "casual" one is too easy and you'll finish the game with a lots of healing items and ammo.    … Expand
  30. ValidUntil2077
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    This is a big improvement over an already decent original in my opinion. There's still competently balanced combat, engaging resource management, enemy variety, and memorable bosses just like the Evil Within.
    This game brings more to the table with a few limited open world environments and a crafting system that fit in so well you'd wonder why they weren't thought of in the original.
    The    This is a big improvement over an already decent original in my opinion. There's still competently balanced combat, engaging resource management, enemy variety, and memorable bosses just like the Evil Within.
    This game brings more to the table with a few limited open world environments and a crafting system that fit in so well you'd wonder why they weren't thought of in the original.
    The biggest standout over the original game is, however, the atmosphere and story that The Evil Within 2 has this time around. Tango has dispensed with the generic "edge-lord" Ruvik that the end of the first game teased. In his place we have a variety of equally hammy but so much more charismatic and memorable antagonists that plague Sebastian this time around.
    There are some pacing issues and plenty of plot holes, but the Evil Within 2 provides one of the most sincere and genuine cheese-baked stories I've experienced in a Triple-A game in a while.    … Expand
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#37 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#41 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2017
    80
    A gripping, well-told horror story held back by occasionally awkward handling.
  2. Game Over Online
    Nov 8, 2017
    85
    From one of the minds that brought us the Resident Evil series, The Evil Within 2 serves as a survival horror delight. It’s a jolting, excellent tale of horror and mystery with a strong story and a driving narrative, plus a multitude of side quests and sub-plots to keep even the most seasoned players engaged and thrilled. It is not a perfectly executed game by any means, but, like the original game, the flaws tend to get buried under the bloody heap of viscera and terror players will experience should they decide to pick up a copy.
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  3. TrueAchievements
    Oct 24, 2017
    80
    The Evil Within 2 doesn't reinvent the survival-horror genre but makes it work in more of an open world. Blending it with the tightly directed sections we have come to expect from the genre creates a fantastic horror setting that cranks up the tension only when it's needed. Players are rewarded for exploring and the scarce resources are distributed in a way that you often feel like there is only enough to scrape by, yet it never leaves you feeling under-prepared. Unfortunately, Sebastian's movement and animation often feel disconnected and some animations do seem clumsy in general, while some visual assets noticeably pop into view. Thankfully, these minor issues don't detract too much from the overall package and The Evil Within 2 delivers an interesting and memorable horror experience that is challenging yet fair.
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