The Evil Within 2 – Xbox One
Amazon.com Price: $11.29 (as of 08/05/2021 09:31 PST- Details)
Story of Redemption: Return to the nightmare to win back your life and your daughter
Discover Horrifying Domains: Explore as far or quickly as you dare, but prepare wisely
Face Disturbing Enemies: Survive encounters with sadistic enemies and twisted creatures
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From Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within 2 takes the acclaimed franchise to a New Level with its unique blend of psychological thrills and true survival horror. Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he’s forced to partner with Mobius, the shadowy group responsible for the destruction of his former life. For his last chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
Story of Redemption: Return to the nightmare to win back your life and your daughter
Discover Horrifying Domains: Explore as far or quickly as you dare, but prepare wisely
Face Disturbing Enemies: Survive encounters with sadistic enemies and twisted creatures
Choose How to Survive: Attack from the shadows, run like hell, or go in guns-blazing with very limited ammo
Visceral Horror and Suspense: Enter a world filled with anxiety-inducing thrills and disturbing moments
Fidel Vasquez –
Loved it, although the voice actor is replaced and Sebastian isn’t in his noir uniform l had fun playing it. The story pretty much starts a few years after the first game where we see Sebastian at his lowest point. The gameplay functions like before but you have access to more weapons and upgrades. The scares are still present but it’s mostly disturbing and sad as you reach the end. The game has first person gameplay which makes it more diverse to players who like things up close. Another mechanic is a saving system like in Resident Evil where your responsible for saving. The caveat is you can only save three times. As for complaints, the running stamina is still bad and some accomplishments aren’t tied to achievements so there is little insensitive to complete it unless you’re an old gamer where achievements weren’t a thing or your genuinely just want to play the game a second time for fun.
Ricky Prickles –
I bought this for very cheap on Amazon and was looking forward to it as the reviews here are overwhelmingly positive. After beating the game, I found myself more frustrated than having fun trying to get there. My main complaints are with the controls and how clunky / unresponsive they can be. It was incredibly frustrating trying to raise my shotgun (which disappears in my hands a lot of the time) and try to fire and reload but nothing happens. Aiming isn’t easy, even with upgrades. On top of that, the game is very linear in not so subtle ways (tons of hallways, doorways and areas that are blocked or locked permanently which just strikes me as lazy level design. I think there were like 2 side missions; not much to do at all other than the storyline because the game world is so small and restrictive). I admit, I never played the first one, but I just didn’t see the big deal here.I’d say it’s worth the price tag nowadays though (around $10), it’s just not a very good survival horror game compared to what else is out there.
DM –
After about 20 hours playing the game, exploring alot, I beat the game. I have to say its a HUGE improvement from the first game (Evil Within 1). I played through the first Evil Within game twice and this game once. What an improvement, its now more of an open world game. Weapons are about the Same with some additions.Sneak Kills are awesome Upgrading System is awesome. Weapon parts for weapon upgrades, Green Gel from character improvement, Crafting Supplies for making Consumables. Side quest are now worth doing, they really help tell the story. I don’t have many negative things to say about this game. I really enjoyed this one and most likely will look into DLC.I played through on Casual with NO Auto Aim more on the Stealthy Side, The “Casual” difficulty setting definitely took the the Survival Feel out of the Game. Wish I Played it on the regular setting. Casual you never have to worry about ammo or crafting parts. but over all i may replay it on the Normal Setting.4.8/5.0 Stars only deducting for the Millions of save points and the Story went in a Weird direction.
Guillermo Garcia –
Over-all I consider The Evil Within 2 to be a good game but not a great game. I enjoy playing this game & over-all it’s more fun to play compared to the first game since you are not constantly having to run for your life while trying to decide whether to shoot or conserve your ammo. Compared to the first game this one is easier to play. The first game was more of a true horror survival game since you can’t craft ammo or health. In fact I played the majority of the first game trying to survive with health on the low side & only a hand full rounds for my weapons. If you take the time & explore your surrounding you will find more than enough items to craft ammo & health if you need it. Also the bosses in this game are easier compared to the first game. The last battle with Laura in the first game was really hard compared to the battle with Laura in this game.
J –
I spent 24 hours with this game on Nightmare difficulty and it is one of the best games I have played this generation. Up there with Wolfenstein: The New Order, God of War, Alien Isolation, The Witcher 3, Resident Evil 7 (and 2 remakes), and Sunset Overdrive for me personally.While it lacks some of the grimey and gritty aesthetics that made the first game so visually notable, it really polishes the gameplay, fleshing it out with a cover system akin to Splinter Cell Conviction, and overall it bears a striking resemblance to the Last of Us in terms of how you move through the world. The semi open world/metroidvania elements work wonders for the pacing, though I must note that, at a certain point, the game’s level to level structure falls more in line with the first game, and there are only two small maps which break up the other environments you’ll be visiting. One of the best aspects of these maps is how you can actually spend the time clearing them of enemies to more easily move through them, which gives a greater weight to the experience as opposed to what most games do which is endlessly respawn the enemies. It is a resource drain but you are rewarded with experience points for upgrades and easier access to many of the game’s hidden resources.Now, this is a very long game, but I found that for as cheesy and overacted as the story can be, it has a very surprising and emotionally satisfying resolution. It does a great job of making you reflect on how much Sebastian has been through and, by extension, pulls you in because you experienced it all with him. Some may find the occasional 10-20 minute cutscenes a bit annoying but I found it to be a great motivator to push through some of the more challenging moments.If you love Resident Evil’s more recent return to survival horror’s roots, buy Evil Within and Evil Within 2. They are “classic” games in the genre. If you love metroidvanias and survival horror, buy this game. If you love beautiful art direction, buy this game. This is one you really can’t miss if you love horror. I will forever yearn for a final game in the series but chances are slim due to poor sales. At times frightening, genuinely emotional, and always extremely intense, few games give you a greater feeling of accomplishment when you face their greatest challenges and succeed.Final points:+Story really sneaks up on you and hits hard by the end+Stealth-heavy gameplay is really exquisite+Crafting mechanics are super helpful+Satisfying upgrade system+Inspired art direction+Really gorgeous graphics+Very long and packed with content for those who really want to take their time-Maybe a couple levels too long-Story doesn’t really address certain questions from the end of Evil Within 1 and certain characters never appear.
Michael Haywood –
The gameplay is similar to the original game but with much better graphics this time around. Sadly, there is a severe lack of suspense and horror with more focus on action and constant fight scenes. The bosses in this game didn’t offer the slightest challenge and were nowhere near as memorable as the bosses in the first game. If it wasn’t for constantly running out of ammo, I would have gone through this game a lot faster than I did (15 hours on Normal including getting every collectable).Evil Within 2 isn’t bad and I don’t regret picking it up for $11 but it wasn’t anywhere near as good as the original.
Jay D –
The open world is both a positive and negative over the first title. The combat and weapons are just as great as the first, with more options. I felt the story wasn’t as tight as a result of the open world segments. I enjoyed the gameplay of those more than the linear segments in this game though. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the boss battles(in #1 either), but overall I couldn’t put the game down until it was done. Upgrading your character is as fun as ever, and you feel really connected to the game and gameplay because it came be customized to your play style. Drinking coffee to heal at the safe houses is a nice touch too. Hard to say which one I liked better. The first one had more frustrating moments for sure(played both on hardest difficulties)
Elana Iuspa –
I have been playing Shinji Mikami’s games for over 20 years beginning with the OG Resident Evil on Ps1 in 1996. Although for this sequel to 2014’s “The Evil Within” he has handed over the directorial reigns to some of the young blood at his new-ish studio Tango Gameworks, the game still pulses with the familiar and frightening brand of horror he is known and loved for. It is quite telling that all these years and countless titles later he is still able to evolve the genre and take it to new heights, abandoning tropes and trimming fat where needed. Just as Resident Evil 4 left behind cinematic camera angles and tank controls, with Evil Within 2 we see no inventory management and most excitingly open world-esque levels complete with side quests and hidden collectibles. These levels offer a level of openess rarely seen in the genre and allow great freedom in deciding when and how you will approach encounters. When combined with the rpg-like skill system we have a truly flexible and dynamic horror experience.Monster kills and items found throughout the world will grant you green goo, The Evil Within 2’s version of Xp. For example, you can choose to put points into your stealth skills, enabling you to sneak up fast behind monsters to take them out one by one or bypassing them entirely; only electing to use your guns when things get out of hand. Maybe you’re more keen to go in guns blazing, in which case you can buff up your defenses and shooting skills, the latter of which will eventually grant the ability to slow down time for ultimate precision ala Max Payne or more recently Red Dead’s Dead Eye. Additionally, weapon parts enable you to upgrade your favorite weapons with increased damage, larger magazines etc. Some of these have branching paths and later upgrades become quite expensive. This, coupled with the finite resources available encourage tough yet meaningful choice that further enhance replay-ability.I genuinely had a great time exploring the wide open levels and killing the various monsters that populate the virtual world of Evil Within 2, which range from ordinary zombies to flame golems, banshees and creepy WW1 gas mask-flame thrower dudes. The atmosphere and monsters induce fear and tension, as does the limited ammunition which encourages you to use each and every weapon and resource available to you. Thankfully ammunition is craftable, with certain spare parts able to be used for multiple types. For example, gun powder is a component for any type of round, from shotgun shells to sniper rounds. This enables you to make more rounds for your preferred weapon even if you can’t find any in the world, with the fair caveat that more powerful rounds cost more resources.With all of my praise of the various gameplay systems and choice, there are a few small drawbacks to me. The big one is the story, which while not terrible, isn’t all that engaging. It’s an interesting idea with our protagonist Sebastian being forced to re-enter the virtual world from the first game in order to rescue his daughter from the uncaring corporation that built said virtual world and trapped her there mistakenly. It’s a little matrix-y, which in my mind is a plus. However, the whole thing is pretty run of the mill in its execution and it doesn’t really induce much emotion other than fear through gameplay and atmosphere. In addition, the linear spaces in between the open world ones just aren’t as compelling as the offer more limited opportunities to experiment. These are small detractments in the grand scheme of things, and don’t weigh down the game too much as a whole. Besides, this isn’t exactly a genre known for great narratives. Can I get a “Barry, where’s Barry?” Anyone?Most of the things The Evil Within 2 brought to the table were a great success, particularly the open world sections and the numerous progression systems in place. Here I think they were done better than in any other horror game I can think of. With Resident Evil 7 earlier in the year as well as recent independent horror franchises like Outlast and Amnesia, I think horror games are going through a bit of a renaissance compared to what we had in recent years. Better than that even, is the fact that these games are taking what worked in classic horror games like Resident Evil 2 and Silent Hill 2, and updating those formulas with more modern conventions and presentation: ie, you won’t see a key taking up the same inventory space as 30 grenade rounds! This is the best possible scenario and I am very grateful for it, as just a few years ago developers were mistakenly cranking out action titles full of shooting under these franchises, chasing the Call of Duty money and assuming that’s what the fan bases wanted. Those games are fine, but clearly there’s also a large audience like myself who is yearning for more traditional survivial horror experiences without the frustrations of the past. If that’s what you’re looking for, The Evil Within 2 delivers and does a damn good job.
Linus C Minus –
This is easily one of the best survival horror games ever made. It’s also another sequel that’s way better than the original, especially in terms of gameplay. It also has easier difficulty settings and the option to auto aim, which is perfect for people who just want to experience the adventure, and there’s good reason to do just that. The story is much easier to follow. Graphically and artistically, it’s one of the best looking games to date, a beautiful, crazy haunted house style experience, from the environments to the insanely imaginative monsters. Also, in a time when so many games are released unfinished, its refreshing to see a game this smooth and polished at release. You don’t need a mega update to play it. Like the good old days, the developers actually finished and fully tested their game before they sold it. Thank you, Tango.
Get_Schwifty –
EW2 wasn’t bad. I’m a gamer chick and I really like horror games, this one was pretty cool and exciting on some parts but the bosses posed absolutely zero threat to me. Very easy to beat! Obscura had a really quick pass by before you get to her actual fight where I jumped and got SUPER EXCITED as I didn’t really see her, just heard her laugh and saw a weird tip toe looking figure. When I finally saw her I was really disappointed in her design – she had the potential to be very scary, but fell short. Anyways, 6/10 – I enjoyed the semi open world part. Would be very cool if they made a game where every house is able to open and better looking bosses as all these bosses where underwhelming. Many things I would change, but the semi open world was pretty cool.