The Evil Within: The Assignment

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 23, 2015
    70
    This first DLC as Juli Kidman focuses on atmosphere and puzzles... and it is quite frightening! The gameplay mechanics are interesting too, but the game still suffers some AI and technical issues.

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User Score
9.3

Universal acclaim- based on 223 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 223
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 223
  3. Negative: 13 out of 223
  1. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Nov 5, 2019
    8
    "The Assignment" is the first half of a two-part DLC episode. It focuses on the backstory of Juli Kidman and how she came to be in "The Evil"The Assignment" is the first half of a two-part DLC episode. It focuses on the backstory of Juli Kidman and how she came to be in "The Evil Within". Surprisingly, there are no guns or shootouts. This is an entirely stealth based adventure featuring intense encounters with new enemies. There are also scattered collectibles to find and optional puzzles to solve. The whole thing lasts about three and a half hours. Overall, it's a nice change of pace from the main game with its survival horror feel. To some players, it will recall the Ada Wong adventure "Separate Ways". Overall, I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.… Full Review »
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