The Evil Within 2
Release Date: October 13, 2017
Action, TPP, survival horror, horror, Game Pass, very brutal, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
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Steam
A direct sequel to the successful survival horror, The Evil Within. Both titles have been developed under the watchful eye of Shinji Mikami, the author of such video game series as Devil May Cry and Resident Evil. In The Evil Within 2, players yet again assume the role of detective Sebastian Castellanos, who travels to a seemingly idyllic town in search for his daughter. What he does not know, however, is that the town hides a horrible secret.
Last Update: October 20, 2017
The Evil Within 2 Game Guide
The guide to The Evil Within 2 features a detailed walkthrough for all main and side missions. Additionally, the guide features a richly illustrated description of all collectibles in the game: files, slides, residual memories, locker keys.
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[1:33] The Evil Within 2 launch trailer
[2:00] The Evil Within 2 Race Against Time
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 156 Critic Reviews.
IGN: 8 / 10 by Lucy O'Brien
The Evil Within 2 gives you more options to play your way in a much bigger survival-horror playground than the original. Although a disjointed plot and weak protagonist make it slow to get started, being pursued through an intriguingly bizarre world by plentiful and disturbing monsters kept my palms sweaty and my heart in my throat thanks to a strict adherence to the most important survival horror rule: you should always be on the back foot.
Game Informer: 7.8 / 10 by Suriel Vazquez
The Evil Within 2 offers some enjoyable scares, but it never transcends or deviates from the many works it draws from
VideoGamer: 5 / 10 by Alice Bell
Some monstrously lovely set pieces are let down by a bit too much padding, some broken mechanics, and an overwrought story.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Story: Many players praised the emotional and compelling narrative, highlighting themes of loss, guilt, and redemption. The connection to the first game adds depth.
- Improved Gameplay Mechanics: The game features a more fluid combat system with options for stealth, crafting, and upgrading weapons, which enhances the overall experience.
- Atmosphere and Visuals: The graphics and sound design were frequently noted as stunning, contributing to a tense and immersive horror experience.
- Exploration and Side Missions: The semi-open world design allows for exploration and the discovery of side missions, which adds variety and depth to the gameplay.
- Character Development: Players appreciated the character development of Sebastian Castellanos and the intriguing antagonists, making the story more engaging.
The main cons of the game
- Performance Issues: Several reviews mentioned framerate issues and bugs, particularly on PC, which hindered the gaming experience.
- Less Scary Than the First Game: Some players felt that the horror elements were toned down compared to the first installment, with fewer jump scares and a less threatening atmosphere.
- Repetitive Elements: Criticism was directed at the enemy variety and the linearity of some aspects of the story, with some players feeling that the game relied too heavily on recycled enemies and bosses.
- Character Motivation: While the story was praised, some players felt that Sebastian's motivations could have been better conveyed, making it difficult to connect with his emotional journey.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Variety in Enemies and Bosses: Players expressed a desire for a greater variety of enemies and more unique boss encounters, as some felt the game reused certain elements from the first game.
- Enhanced AI: Some users noted that the enemy AI could be improved, as it often felt predictable and less challenging.
- Greater Depth in Side Missions: While side missions were appreciated, some players felt they could have been more rewarding or impactful in the overarching story.
- Optimized Performance: Many reviews indicated a need for better optimization to address framerate issues and bugs, particularly for PC players.
Summary
- In summary, The Evil Within 2 is generally regarded as a strong sequel with a compelling narrative and improved gameplay mechanics, though it suffers from performance issues and some repetitiveness that detracts from the overall experience.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 762 votes. 121 players anticipated the game.
The Evil Within 2 Description
The PC, PS4 and XONE release of The Evil Within 2 is a survival horror action game, which picks up the story 3 years after the events from the 2014’s The Evil Within. Both titles have been developed by Tango Gameworks led by legendary Shinji Mikami – the creator of such series as Dino Crisis, Devil May Cry, Onimusha, and Resident Evil.
Plot
Players get to assume the role of detective Sebastian Castellanos, who also happens to be the main protagonist of the first installment. This time around, detective Castellanos discovers that his daughter did not disappear during the fire at their house after all. In order to save her, Sebastian travels to a seemingly idyllic town called Union. Upon getting there, he learns that the town hides the door to an alternate reality. Interestingly enough, Sebastian’s daughter was kidnapped in order to create this terrifying dimension. To get her back, Sebastian has to leave the reality he knows and embark on a journey through a nightmarish realm created by an organization, which goes by the name Mobius.
Mechanics
The PC, PS4 and XONE release of The Evil Within 2 expands the gameplay mechanics from the original installment. Once again, players get at their disposal a third-person survival horror action game, building on exploration, puzzle solving and combat.
During the game one has to face numerous monsters, however it is up to the player to choose the method of dealing with them. The first option is to launch an open assault using heavy firearms. Players also may choose to sneak about the shadows and dispatch enemies with a crossbow or silent takedowns. There are also situations, where the best choice is to run for it, especially due to the fact that the ammo is scarce.
Like the original installment, The Evil Within 2 features claustrophobic locations, however this time around, players get to explore open and non-linear levels in accordance with their preferences.
Moreover, Sebastian’s equipment has been extended by a comlink device, which allows him to occasionally contact his former protégée – Julia Kidman – who remains in the real world. Her guidance can help Sebastian to overcome the obstacles he encounters in this nightmarish realm he has to investigate. Additionally, the device can be used to track objects, materials, and pieces of information and side missions.
Technical aspects
The game stands out in terms of its 3D visuals with a dark setting and creative, yet terrifying monster character models.
Last updated on July 1, 2017
The Evil Within 2 Summary
Game Series: The Evil Within
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
The Evil Within 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz/AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7970 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4 GHz/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060/8 GB Radeon RX 480 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
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