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The Evil Within 2

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Release Date: October 13, 2017

Action, TPP, Survival Horror, Horror, Game Pass, Very Brutal, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, Singleplayer

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.

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9.2

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7.3

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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.

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PC Windows

PC Windows

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PlayStation 4

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Xbox One

Developer: Tango Gameworks

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Game Series

The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2

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The Evil Within Game Series

The Evil Within Game Series

Features

The Evil Within 2 Game Guide
Guide

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.

The Evil Within 2 Game Guide
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News

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Father of Evil Within Makes Important Decision About His Future [UPDATE]

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System Requirements

System Requirements for The Evil Within 2 Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
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 System Requirements:
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.

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Evil Within 2 Video Game.

8.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 156 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

GamesBeat: 75 / 100 by Stephanie Chan

If you're a horror buff, you'll likely be disappointed because there aren't that many unique monsters in the game. It's not even scary, to be honest; most of the tension and fear comes from the lack of ammo. All in all, it's not a bad game, but it's not a great game either. You'll probably have fun shooting the zombies and checking out the occasionally cool surreal locales, but that's it.

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God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Gary Bailey

The Evil Within 2 is a game that uses stealth and atmosphere to create some great situations, but its use of sound elevates its scares well beyond those of lesser horror titles.

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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

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92%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (18,152)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

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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