85
Shinji Mikami’s philosophy is to focus on making the game’s good aspects shine even brighter instead of trying to eradicate its flaws. His latest work both benefits and suffers from that approach. The Evil Within 2 offers great exploration, but its story is laughable. It’s a thrilling shooter, but a mediocre stealth game. At the end of the day I find Mikami to be right – a game’s best moments count the most and make us turn a blind eye to its flaws. TEW2 fails to reach the level of my beloved Resident Evil 4, but in today’s circumstances a triple AAA survival horror without online components and intrusive microtransactions is a gem. [13/2017, p.72]
70
A likeable follow-up that addresses valid criticisms of its predecessor and provides gory fun, but loses a little of what made it special in the process. [Christmas 2017, p.90]
74
Exploring the game's main town, which is full of monsters, new weapons and items, is a blast. New discoveries will immerse you into the gameplay, and make you forget about that daughter you have to save.
9
This game is definitely not perfect, and it has its moments of jank, but as an overall package it improves in numerous ways to its predecessor. If you enjoy a game that combines elements of resident evil and silent hill, I highly recommend this game.
7
Evil Within 1 was a flawed game but a unique game; once you play it, there is nothing like it. Evil Within 2 is not a very flawed game, but it’s a very generic game. There is nothing that makes it unique aside from aesthetics, which is just carried on from the earlier game.
7
RE fans will love it 100% because it is too similar to it. For me the game is very very good, but not perfect. Generally, the main thing that the story, the characters and the whole vibe are mostly reached me. I'd even said that there are some Heavy Rain vibes in the game because of the daughter's part of the plot.
The Evil Within 2
Released On:
Oct 13, 2017
Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Nov 13, 2017
90
After three years of development, which were converted to 20 hours of playtime, The Evil Within 2 has totally unlocked its predecessor's potential. The wonderful story, the blood-freezing atmosphere, the big variety of horrific monsters and the great progress systems make The Evil Within 2 one of the best survival-horror games of the last few years. Indeed, the game is not bug-free, but those technical issues rarely happen and don't hurt the overall experience. If you like the genre (and particularly the previous title), The Evil Within 2 will be one of your best nightmares yet.
Nov 21, 2017
85
Evil Within 2 brings the classic survival horror formula - to the modern times. Few are the games of today that will grant you that "barely made it" feeling you had playing Resident Evil ages ago. A near perfect, pure survival horror gem.
User score
Generally Favorable
75% Positive
1230 Ratings
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14% Mixed
222 Ratings
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12% Negative
191 Ratings
191 Ratings
Jun 28, 2025
10
excellent jeu en tout point graphiquement et techniquement impeccable gamplay plaisant ost et doublage de qualité bonne durée de vie et scénario intéressant
Dec 26, 2024
10
گیم جذابی بودهمراه با حس ترس واقعاًارزش امتحان کردن رو داشت وتوانستبه عنوان یک مکمل عمل کند.
Oct 12, 2017
82
A remarkable adventure that offers a great atmosphere, story and solid combat. Don't expect to be scared by it, though.
Oct 16, 2017
80
John Johanas has masterfully taken up the directorial reigns and given us a game that, while it shares many trace elements of DNA with its predecessor, has more than enough of a distinct identity in order to separate it from the pack.
Oct 12, 2017
80
It won't be remembered as the best horror game of 2017, but it will certainly send some chills down your spine.
Oct 15, 2017
70
The Evil Within 2 has fine-tuned its solid mechanical base and visuals, and even crafted some big improvements to areas such as exploration and character direction. Yet it lacks creativity and diversity with its level design and bosses. The game may be more presentable and refined than its predecessor, but it's also lost some substance in the process.
Oct 16, 2017
40
A worse game than the already flawed original, whose poorly crafted action is as ineffective as its clichéd attempts at horror.
Dec 25, 2024
10
اللعبة جميلة جدا وتستاهل إنك تلعبها وأنصحكم انكم تلعبون صراحة لأن اللعبة جدا جميل
Nov 12, 2025
7
Evil Within 1 was a flawed game but a unique game; once you play it, there is nothing like it. Evil Within 2 is not a very flawed game, but it’s a very generic game. There is nothing that makes it unique aside from aesthetics, which is just carried on from the earlier game.
Jul 14, 2025
7
RE fans will love it 100% because it is too similar to it. For me the game is very very good, but not perfect. Generally, the main thing that the story, the characters and the whole vibe are mostly reached me. I'd even said that there are some Heavy Rain vibes in the game because of the daughter's part of the plot.
Jul 2, 2025
4
The game was a huge disappointed they didn't continue with the story we don't know what happen to ruvik and they change the atmosphere too basically evil whitin 2 is just last of us copie the first game was so much better
Jun 6, 2023
4
Jogo fraco, sem ritmo e com vilões chatos, nada carismáticos, não se comparam nem um pouco com o jogo anterior
SummaryYou are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversit... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- PC
Initial Release Date:Oct 13, 2017
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