Where do I even begin with how great the Evil Within 2 is?! Let me first say that I played the first one and enjoyed it, it wasn't game of the year material but it was a good game.
However, Evil Within 2 takes everything that was good about the first one and make it better, while improving mistakes that caused the first game to fall flat. I haven't beat it yet, but I'm on Chapter 7 out of 12, and here's what I have to say:
Story: 8/10 - You assumed the roll of Sebastion Castellanos, our tortured protagonist with a rough past: His daughter was killed in a fire, his wife goes missing not too long afterwards, and his previous assignment at Beacon Mental Hospital exposed him to horrors and nightmares no one could walk away from without scars. His previous partner, who always knew more than she let on, comes from hiding to reveal that his daughter is alive... But in danger! Only way to help her is enter a "new and improved" STEM, the machine that started it all.
With all the deceit and mysteries, you will immediately be gripped by the storytelling. And Evil Within 2 leaves you constantly guessing for a while, but ultimately gives you the answers you crave. (You do not need to play the first one as the games always does well to clue you in on the tragic events of Beacon.) I'm a sucker for this kind of stuff, a twisted matrix, ghost in the machine sorta thing, so my opinion is pretty bias, but overall I say that Evil Within 2 takes typical, somewhat cliche, ideas and turns them into extraordinary, meaningful situations.
Gameplay: 8/10- It's a survival horror third person shooter, with rpg elements such as open world exploration, crafting, collectables, etc. In the beginning, it can seem pretty overwhelming. One mistake and you could find yourself overthrown by a horde or up against a battle you have no hopes of winning. And Sebastion is no powerhouse, you can't run in with a knife hoping to emerge victorious.
However, Sebastion is quite capable should you choose your decisions carefully. Stealth is your best friend, approach these things like a puzzle, analyzing your path, learn the do's and don'ts of the common enemy. And remember, it's ok to run away! Ammo is scarce enough to make you want to be conservative, but common enough to get you through that boss battle you know is coming your way. As I mentioned before, I am only on Chapter 7, but i have died 4 times up to that point. However, in no way did I feel like I was cheated or it was unfair. The world is constantly evolving, there are lots of hidden secrets and files that gives you backstory, old memories and side quests, a variety of weapons, overall just a really good time. Imagine Silent Hill and Resident Evil (the good old ones) with a sprinkle of Outlast... Sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it?
Oh don't forget, this is also horror elements, there will be scary moments, jumpscares, eerie moods, the works. And there's this one monstrosity, this ghost lady... Let's just say I had to run out of the room when i turned the lights out and had to sleep with a night light... I'm 20 years old xD
Sound: 10/10- While there is almost little to no bgm, the sound effects is so well executed that I didn't mind it. The howling wind, rustling trees sounds as if your right there amidst the horror yourself. A cry of an enemy who has spotted you, that loud bang in the distance, it leaves you terrified to investigate it... But you know you will... Firing a powerful shotgun and watching limbs burst off is satisfying, assassinating an enemy brings you such joy!
The voice acting is pretty good, too. There were alot of complaints about Sebastion's VA change, but i am actually very impressed by the new VA, and, dare I say, like him more than the original VA. There is just enough emotion in each character's presentation to feel real, believable. However, Sebastion does have alot of recycled lines, but what do you expect?
So go ahead and pop in those headphones! I dare you ;)
Characters: 7/10- Hey, they work. Lots of stereotypical personalities, I only found one character who was unique so far, and he's the villain, yay! But other than that, don't expect too much.
Graphics: 7/10- The game itself is friggin' gorgeous, I found myself stopping and staring ALOT. And not just because of something scary xD It's lots of details, and for me, a little goes a long way. What I do miss is those crazy environmental changes from the first one, the whole world would literally morph and shift before your very eyes, and it was so amazing. Evil Within 2 has a bit of it, but not on the scale the first one had it. But this isn't a problem. My problem is that alot of frame rate drops happen, lots of "pop ups" and "pop in" stuff. I was once walking down a street to watch positions i have already walked by spawn up cars and such, just breaks the immersion a tad.
Overall: 9/10- My journey through Evil Within 2 is far from complete, but i have enjoyed every moment of it. It's hard and unforgiving sometimes, but encourages and rewards you to think outside of the box. It's an enticing story revolving in an even more interesting world. So if you're still on the fence, get your butt off that fence and buy this game :)
Ps: There are no micro-transactions or dlc, but the game doesn't even need it anyway. With the way games are nowadays, this is definitely a plus.
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Not as scary, but still a fun game!
I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first one, but I’m still giving it 5 stars. My gripe is that it wasn’t as scary imo as the fear the first one instilled in me. I played that first one 3 times in a row! The second one was too long to do again, and I was ready for the next game when the credits rolled. I'll probably go back and play it through again soon!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
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Ghost that never lies.
Exactly what you'd expect.
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2020Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
YokeLux
Recomendado 👍
Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2018Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
An amazing game for survival horror fans but the delivey was ...
Reviewed in India on June 2, 2018Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
中年のネコさん
2019年10月にこのディスク購入後、確実ではないがこのコースで劇場へ行けばエラーが発生しない
Reviewed in Japan on November 20, 2019Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Franck Gómez
De lo mejor de la generación, pero no perfecto.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 22, 2020Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
