The Evil Within
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We know what you’re thinking, why would we follow Outlast with The Evil Within? After all, both offer similar concepts and gameplay styles. The reason is because where Outlast excels in atmosphere, The Evil Within and its sequel come through in things like story and character development. If you’re a die-hard horror fan, we recommend playing Outlast and The Evil Within as both have strong merits.
Based on our personal experience, we have to say… The Evil Within is an interesting game, which makes sense given that it was directed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The Evil Within presents you with the illusion of safety and control as Sebastian is a police detective. You’d think he’d know his way around a gun.
However, guns are useless when it comes to the enemies in The Evil Within, and that adds to the level of fear you feel. You’ll also have to navigate a confusing, but thorough story that makes you question what’s real and what isn’t. In the sequel, the stakes are higher for Sebastian as his daughter Lily is pulled into the chaos.
The first game feels a bit like a Resident Evil game, while the second gives us Silent Hill vibes. As a whole, it’s an underrated series with jump scares that are effective as you’re never quite able to get your bearings. If you’re able to keep going after the chainsaw chase, The Evil Within is a heart-pounding good time.
