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The Evil Within® 2

The Evil Within® 2

October 11, 2017
Bethesda Softworks
4.5/5.0(35,747 reviews)
~11h playtime
Metacritic 82
ActionAdventureHorror

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One

Good

Overall feedback for 'The Evil Within 2' is mostly positive, with many players praising its engaging story, improved gameplay mechanics, and enhanced graphics. However, a notable minority express dissatisfaction regarding its departure from the horror elements and predictability in the storyline, particularly when compared to the first game.

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About This Game

In 'The Evil Within 2', players step into the shoes of Detective Sebastian Castellanos as he ventures into the twisted world of STEM to rescue his daughter. This survival horror game combines exploration, resource management, and combat in an open-world environment filled with terrifying foes, emotional storytelling, and engaging gameplay mechanics.

Highlights

  • Story of Redemption - Navigate through a nightmarish world to save your daughter.
  • Horrifying Domains - Explore a creatively designed open world with hidden secrets.
  • Disturbing Enemies - Confront a variety of horrifying creatures.
  • Survival Choices - Utilize crafting, stealth, and combat to evade threats.
  • Visceral Horror - Experience anxiety-inducing thrills and shocking moments.

Themes

horrorpsychologicaldarksci-fidetectivesurvivalmystery-solving

Mechanics

real-timeopen-worldexplorationcombatstealthresource-managementcraftingweapon-craftingskill-treesranged-combatmelee-combathidden-secretscollectiblesstory-drivencutscenes

Platforms

PlayStation 4
PC
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall feedback for 'The Evil Within 2' is mostly positive, with many players praising its engaging story, improved gameplay mechanics, and enhanced graphics. However, a notable minority express dissatisfaction regarding its departure from the horror elements and predictability in the storyline, particularly when compared to the first game.

Pros

  • • Engaging story with emotional depth
  • • Improved gameplay mechanics and graphics
  • • Creative open-world design
  • • Enhanced character development
  • • Variation in enemy types and crafting mechanics

Cons

  • • Loss of horror atmosphere compared to the first game
  • • Predictable and clichéd story elements
  • • Some technical issues and bugs
  • • Enemy AI behavior criticized as lacking
  • • Some players preferred the first game’s tighter pacing and design

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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The Evil Within® 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Evil Within® 2 worth playing?
The Evil Within® 2 has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 35,747 reviews.
Is The Evil Within® 2 included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — The Evil Within® 2 is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is The Evil Within® 2 single-player or multiplayer?
The Evil Within® 2 supports single player.
What platforms is The Evil Within® 2 available on?
The Evil Within® 2 is available on PS4.
When did The Evil Within® 2 release?
The Evil Within® 2 released on October 11, 2017.
What is The Evil Within® 2's age rating?
The Evil Within® 2 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.