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. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 28, 2015
    80
    A risky focus on stealth pays off in this uncompromising and brutally tense side story. [May 2015, p.97]
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  2. Pure Xbox
    Apr 20, 2015
    80
    With a more interesting lead character, tighter pacing, and better scares, The Assignment is that rare story add-on that may even be better than the main game.
  3. ZTGD
    Mar 17, 2015
    80
    The Evil Within did a fantastic job of bringing the true terror and stress of the genre back into light, and this first DLC pack offers up some new spin on the game itself.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 13, 2015
    85
    The Assignment is the first piece of Evil Within DLC and it makes the season pass seem very promising.
  6. IGN
    Mar 11, 2015
    85
    The Assignment offers up a thrilling three-and-a-half hours in The Evil Within’s grimy universe.

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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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