The Evil Within 2 Reviews

The Evil Within 2 is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Oct 27, 2017

The Evil Within 2 did something not a lot of games have been able to do -- it won me over after a disappointing start. I went from hating the main character to being fully invested in his journey. At its core, this is a creepy survival horror game with tight gameplay and enough scares to keep you on edge. Unfortunately, while improving some aspects of the original, it has lost a lot of the charm that the first game absolutely nailed in its environments and enemies. Much like its predecessor, a few minor issues have stopped it from being a masterpiece, so I guess we'll just have to settle for a great game.

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a tense and challenging game that still manages to remain accessible.

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2017

‎The Evil Within 2 is a completely indispensable horror proposition for lovers of the genre. Whether you enjoyed the old one or not, it will catch you in its macabre tale.‎

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8 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a combination of all the other horror games and the first game of this series. The game has managed to stay fresh and it is very stunning. There are a lot of cool mechanics and interesting, but simple, puzzles in the game. The fighting system is well made as well but turning the game into an open world one just doesn't feel right; it wasn't a decent decision. The Evil Within 2 is all about fighting lots of tough enemies with very few weapons. This has made the game a little bit harder and you have to keep an eye on using the stealth mode now but the enemies are still not tough enough to make the game challenging. In total, TEW 2 is an amazing game. If you are still not satisfied with 2017 games this could be the start line for you. The Evil Within 2 can keep you entertained for a little while but if you want to buy the game I suggest that you wait for the first wave of discounts.

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GameGrin
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

Tense, terrifying, and a significant improvement on its predecessor, The Evil Within 2 capitalises on the potential the franchise clearly shows.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a great Survival Horror game that made a perfect balance between it's tense and relaxing moments. Survival Horror elements work almost flawless and provides an engaging experience but poor dialogue writing and weak protagonist don't let the game reach it's full potential. in overall, if you are a fan of the genre, The Evil Within 2 is a must play.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2017

If you thoroughly enjoyed the first Evil Within, chances are you've already picked up this sequel. However, if you're like me and found the original to be a lot of bark with no bite, this installment is worth the ride. Just be ready for some cringe-inducing dialogue and some tonal whiplash along the way.

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9 / 10
Oct 23, 2017

One of the best survival games currently available, and one of the most improved sequels. The game packs a myriad of features and improvements to create the perfect blend for horror fans. Some issues mar the experience, but don't stop it from being a must play.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Oct 25, 2017

The real issue with The Evil Within 2 is that it has tried to marry too many foreign gameplay elements to the genre, whilst not addressing a lot of technical annoyances that, if remedied, would have provided enough refreshment to the third-person horror experience alone. Whereas Resident Evil 7 shifted the perspective into first-person, and re-discovered its core emphasis - much to its advantage - The Evil Within 2 has expanded mechanically without really acting on the criticism of the first game. The controls are sluggish, the camera doesn't react fast enough, and it has the habit of limiting player perspective in an obnoxious way. Even though this experience is quite different to the original, and far more compelling and successful, it's disappointing that the abstract mind games it pulls couldn't be left to speak for themselves. All the same, this is a solid survival horror title, although in the end it borrows just a bit too much from Resident Evil 4.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is up there with some of my favorite games of 2017, an absolute must play for anyone who liked Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space. Now can we get a sequel to Shadows of the Damned already, Shinji?

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2017

The Evil Within 2 continued where we left first part but on a wider scale, allowing the player to navigate freely for the first time in a semi-open world, using tools and elements and weapons are more sophisticated and versatile and serve the method of playing in more than one way and having exciting side quests and rewarding for anyone who prefers to roam and explore, but the game shifting to action more than the last part and the beginning of the weak story that the player has to wait until the second part of events to interact with, but at the level of atmosphere and Stage Design also enemies you will inevitably feel terrified.

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63 / 100
Oct 21, 2017

The Evil Within 2 doesn't have anything new to offer the franchise. It fails to be frightening, the narrative is a mess, and it only manages to keep its head above the blood water with some decent survival-action mechanics.

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Zoomg
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2017

The main problem of The Evil Within 2 is that as a horror game, it is not scary enough. but The game tells a great story and its gameplay, music, characterization and other features are good enough to make it an enjoyable game,

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3DNews
Олег Москалёв
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is not a step forward. On the contrary, if it were not for an open world and a prettier picture, it would be a step backwards. Nevertheless, that core basis, which was in the first game, is still working, and it's because of it you will not drop a sequel halfway.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2017

Chapter 3 was our highlight with the game, but it failed to maintain the element of surprise and the joy of exploring the unknown to the end. also, the gameplay mechanics didn't improve as they should over the first game. there is special moments to be found, but it doesn't reach the brilliance of the first neither in art style nor game design.

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7.7 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2017

Although it doesn't have the masterfully crafted levels and heart-attack inducing battles from the first game, The Evil Within 2 manages to stand on it's own legs.

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VGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is certainly one of the best horror games of this generation: a great experience that pays tribute to the most important classics of the genre, such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, but a game that loses some of the charm of the first chapter due to a easier experience and a lower difficulty. Despite a few issues and technical flaws, the game is strongly advised, especially to horror lovers.

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88 / 100
Oct 19, 2017

The Evil Within 2 corrects many mistakes from the first game. It is an excellent survival horror title. However, there are some problems, like the story (it isn't as good as the first game), less memorable bosses than the original and some combat mechanics.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

The Evil Within 2 can be genuinely terrifying at times. The game masterfully blends survival horror elements with plenty of action in between moments of silence. As a sequel, it is a bigger, better and ultimately more enjoyable experience.

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100%
Oct 16, 2017

2017 has been a great year for games, but for me, The Evil Within 2 has been one of the most pleasant surprises. It's a fine example of how a sequel should be done; taking what worked and made the original such a memorable experience while building upon it and stripping out the fat.

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