The Evil Within (2014)

Bethesda Softworks, Tango Gameworks, The Workshop Entertainment

Main
15
hours
Main + Extra
20
hours
Platinum
40
hours

The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.

About the story

While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.

Platforms

PC PS3 PS4 X360 XONE

Genres

Adventure Puzzle Shooter

Themes

Action Horror Stealth Survival

Critic Reviews

CDavis_Games
By Chris Davis
60

The Evil Within has all the elements of a great survival horror game. There’s a great story… eventually. There’s satisfying tactical combat… sometimes. The world looks suitably grim and foreboding… when it’s not breaking apart before your eyes. It’s a game that needed another twelve months to meet the developer’s vision. That’s what sequels are for. I can’t wholeheartedly recommend The Evil Within, but I can encourage you to keep an eye on the sequel. It could be something special.

11 Sep, 2017 Read full review
Bit Cultures
By Zach Nonnemacher
79

The Evil Within is an enjoyable horror experience that ultimately suffers from lack of confidence. While it boasts many original moments of psychological suspense other sequences like the early village raid feel ripped straight from Resident Evil 4.

30 Oct, 2015 Read full review
DrJoeystein
By Joey Thurmond
83

I like to look at [The Evil Within] as a meaningful love letter to pure survival-horror with gameplay that demands you to take your time and conserve your resources against aggressive foes in devilish settings. While a small portion of the design and features are rough, the majority of this game is a rock solid title sure of itself with a beautifully desolate world to explore and an insane story that's a fun albeit slow ride to watch unfold.

22 Jul, 2015 Read full review
TechRaptor
By Shaun Joy
65

A game that fails to live up to it's hype, despite some good action.

01 Feb, 2015 Read full review
Gamestyle
By Pete Boyle
80

A solid adventure and a music for horror fans out there who want to play a game which could be described as RE4's spiritual successor as mentioned earlier.

01 Dec, 2014 Read full review

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