The Evil Within 2 Reviews

The Evil Within 2 is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2017

The Evil Within 2 get so much right that it's predecessor got wrong, and it's actually a great game on top of that. The initial chapters of the game start off slow, but then once things get rolling, this game is really hard to put down.

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85 / 100
Oct 12, 2017

Its is said that sequels are usually the best games in a series and we can say that with The Evil Within II that happened. With a new world to explore in a non linear gameplay, detective Sebastian Castellanos is ready to fight in a new nightmare in order to save his beloved daughter. Survival Horror fans must try the new game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a very solid and thrilling survival horror. Despite some not so good tension breaking sandbox sections, filled with unnecessary fetch quests, this sequel is better than its predecessor: better game rhythm, better story, no more frustration and a compelling skill system.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2017

Tango Gameworks take another stab at creating a thrilling survival horror title, and defy expectation by applying open-world action philosophies with a great degree of success

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 27, 2017

The Evil Within 2 combines a great open world with some fun gameplay and smart design to really improve upon the original game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a brilliant survival adventure.

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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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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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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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85%
Oct 26, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is an intense, gory, brutal and most of all exhausting horror ride. Unforgettable sinister experience.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2017

Evil Within 2 is a fantastic game with a compelling story and engaging gameplay. I fully recommend it to any fans of the Horror genre.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2017

A solid and serious thriller with a story that can punch you right in the soul

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2017

Almost all my complaints from the first game have been addressed and handled better. And to top it off, the things that I adored about the first game have been improved to an extremely high degree of polish. I seriously recommend this for anyone looking for something spooky to play this Halloween.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is a love letter to classic Japanese horror games, with a dose of new blood. It’s almost like a cover album of horror hits, and that cuts both ways – at times it can feel dated and derivative. However, for the most part Evil Within 2 manages to improve all the flaws from the first game and deliver a solid modern action horror title.

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83 / 100
Oct 13, 2017

The Evil Within 2 came up against the players by adding a very nice story and full content on top of the first game. If you're tired of horror games based on jump scares, I invite you to the dominant, cold sweating world of The Evil Within 2.

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82 / 100
Oct 12, 2017

A remarkable adventure that offers a great atmosphere, story and a solid combat. Don't expect to be scared by it, though.

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8.2 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2017

Mikami’s new game may not compare to the horrific Resident Evil 7, but it doesn’t have to either. The Evil Within 2 is a memorable and compelling game all on its own, and one that deserves to be played by horror fans and action game fans alike. The frustrations of the first game (which have been documented by others) are non-existent here and instead, this sequel outshines its predecessor in almost every aspect. Next time, just give us a bit better story and dialog, and a more interesting protagonist.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2017

The Evil Within 2 gives you more options to play your way in a much bigger survival-horror playground than the original. Although a disjointed plot and weak protagonist make it slow to get started, being pursued through an intriguingly bizarre world by plentiful and disturbing monsters kept my palms sweaty and my heart in my throat thanks to a strict adherence to the most important survival horror rule: you should always be on the back foot.

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80 / 100
Oct 16, 2017

An intense and thrilling psychological survival horror sequel that improves on its forerunner in almost every way.

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8 / 10
Oct 12, 2017

The sequel to the mind-bending survival-horror game is a clever follow up that makes some big changes.

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