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.
7
The Evil Within 2 ist ein solides Survival-Horror-Spiel mit einer starken Atmosphäre, kreativen Gegnern und einigen gelungenen Horror-Momenten. Allerdings erreicht es nicht die Qualität des ersten Teils. Der lineare Aufbau des Vorgängers hat deutlich besser zur beklemmenden Stimmung gepasst, während die größeren Open-World-Abschnitte in The Evil Within 2 teilweise die Spannung und Intensität abschwächen. Die offenere Struktur bietet zwar mehr Erkundungsmöglichkeiten, wirkt aber nicht immer passend für das Horror-Konzept. Trotzdem sorgen das verbesserte Gameplay, die interessante Welt und einige starke Szenen dafür, dass The Evil Within 2 ein gutes, aber nicht überragendes Horror-Erlebnis bleibt.
10
Highly underrated survival horror game. The atmosphere when you first arrive in Union is excellent. Gameplay mechanics are good and reward exploration for weapon upgrading and character ability upgrades. Genuinely scary at points, e.g. being chased by monsters while trying to run away and selecting the right weapon. The story goes a bit off the rails at the end and the pacing slows down a bit but still a highly satisfying ending with a cover of Duran Duran playing. All the music in the game is excellent in fact. Shinji Mikami is a true heavyweight in the horror game genre and I hope he makes more horror games!
4
After a very cliched and contrived plot opening, we open into a linear but very well-crafted sequence. 'Ah hah', I thought, 'we just had to get through all that awful voice acting and non-sensical plot to get to the real game!'
We open into a free-roam area and the quality jumps off a cliff. Even by 2017 standards, the game looks absolutely awful. As your POV sits so close behind the protagonist, it is difficult to see enemies approaching from anywhere except your front, making deaths feel cheap. Wide open areas evaporate any tension as you can see threats from miles away. Dialogue between characters moves from cut-scenes into in-game conversation checklists. The premise also does not help: the fact that we know that this is a simulation erodes all fear. Sebastian and I know none of this is real, that this is a program going spooky, as that is what the genre demands. The only question left hanging is why and honestly, I could not find myself wishing to know why.
The Evil Within 2
Released On:
Oct 13, 2017
Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
75% Positive
50 Reviews
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24% Mixed
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1% Negative
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1 Review
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
7.8
74% Positive
1269 Ratings
1269 Ratings
14% Mixed
238 Ratings
238 Ratings
12% Negative
198 Ratings
198 Ratings
Jun 15, 2026
10
Highly underrated survival horror game. The atmosphere when you first arrive in Union is excellent. Gameplay mechanics are good and reward exploration for weapon upgrading and character ability upgrades. Genuinely scary at points, e.g. being chased by monsters while trying to run away and selecting the right weapon. The story goes a bit off the rails at the end and the pacing slows down a bit but still a highly satisfying ending with a cover of Duran Duran playing. All the music in the game is excellent in fact. Shinji Mikami is a true heavyweight in the horror game genre and I hope he makes more horror games!
May 12, 2026
10
One of the best horror games of all time. It would be so wonderful if this marvelous series could get a sequel with a third installment!
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 26, 2024
10
گیم جذابی بودهمراه با حس ترس واقعاًارزش امتحان کردن رو داشت وتوانستبه عنوان یک مکمل عمل کند.
Jul 22, 2026
7
The Evil Within 2 ist ein solides Survival-Horror-Spiel mit einer starken Atmosphäre, kreativen Gegnern und einigen gelungenen Horror-Momenten. Allerdings erreicht es nicht die Qualität des ersten Teils. Der lineare Aufbau des Vorgängers hat deutlich besser zur beklemmenden Stimmung gepasst, während die größeren Open-World-Abschnitte in The Evil Within 2 teilweise die Spannung und Intensität abschwächen. Die offenere Struktur bietet zwar mehr Erkundungsmöglichkeiten, wirkt aber nicht immer passend für das Horror-Konzept. Trotzdem sorgen das verbesserte Gameplay, die interessante Welt und einige starke Szenen dafür, dass The Evil Within 2 ein gutes, aber nicht überragendes Horror-Erlebnis bleibt.
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.
Jun 16, 2026
4
After a very cliched and contrived plot opening, we open into a linear but very well-crafted sequence. 'Ah hah', I thought, 'we just had to get through all that awful voice acting and non-sensical plot to get to the real game!'
We open into a free-roam area and the quality jumps off a cliff. Even by 2017 standards, the game looks absolutely awful. As your POV sits so close behind the protagonist, it is difficult to see enemies approaching from anywhere except your front, making deaths feel cheap. Wide open areas evaporate any tension as you can see threats from miles away. Dialogue between characters moves from cut-scenes into in-game conversation checklists. The premise also does not help: the fact that we know that this is a simulation erodes all fear. Sebastian and I know none of this is real, that this is a program going spooky, as that is what the genre demands. The only question left hanging is why and honestly, I could not find myself wishing to know why.
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
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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