The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within was the textbook example of an overly ambitious but unfocused franchise starter. Its sequel, meanwhile, is an astoundingly focused title with all the ambition finally harnessed solely to the experience's benefit. While I do regret that using matches on enemies is removed in lieu of just TLOU-style stealth stabbing, this is still, by far, one of the best implementations of modern survival horror in years. In a heartbeat, it can go from feeling like Resident Evil to Silent Hill without anything going out of step tonally or thematically. The horror is as artistic as it is chilling, the combat is razor sharp without being clunky, and by being its own IP, The Evil Within 2 has far less nostalgia baggage than almost any other horror series, letting it finally explore ideas other games would get flack for trying. Though the story is still campy nonsense about a horror version of The Matrix, it's at least better told and endearingly silly. For the absolute bargain you can get it for these days, it's no question - if you like survival horror and believe gameplay in survival horror shouldn't be a chore? Pick up The Evil Within 2!

Amazing sequel to a great survival horror masterpiece. Amazing price on fanatical! Highly recommended

Maybe even better than the first game. Action and horror-packed game which will test your fingers and nerves. The best new survival horror franchise for all the fans of this genre.

Underrated game. Gameplay is fun and the world is unique

Compare to the evil within 1, the evil within 2 is even better, combat, story.... great game, sandbox for chapter 3 is good try and still need play stealth way most of time. Like it very much, waiting for the evil within 3.

10 out of 10. While I probably should play the first game to understand what's happening this game is till a lot of fun. Very scary at points and at others action packed overall definitely recommend in the platinum bundle

Although the initial first part where you are locating points and following your daughters voice did drag on a bit, I thought the boss battles were pretty freaky, the story was much more involving than the first game, and the ending was extremely intense and exciting. It is definitely worthwhile giving this game a go.

Excellent game, really capitalizing on the premise set out in the first Evil Within. I can't get enough of Bethesda's open worlds!