Evil Within 2

F1ngers · 11-10-2017 4:27pm #1

Anyone getting this?

Out in two days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEBnIsVvECA

Retr0gamer · 11-10-2017 4:37pm

Going to wait for reviews. I really wanted to enjoy the first one but it swung wildly from being good to utter crap, mostly the latter. Couldn't be bothered to finish it in the end.

It's one of those games I don't get the popular opinion on and think the majority of reviewers were spot on about, that it was a big disappointment.

Doctor Nick · 11-10-2017 4:50pm

I'm gonna wait on reviews as well. The first one started brilliantly. After a few chapters it got very boring for me and I ended up dropping it. If reviews are positive and mention the atmosphere remains tense throughout I'll give it a go.

12-10-2017 8:49pm

The first game was a great experience. Can't wait for this.
The DLC was excellent also.

The difficulty didn't take to some people and that's why I feel they didn't stick it out.

13-10-2017 6:56am

https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/918692714815766528

13-10-2017 7:48am

Some reviews are in are they are good; Improves on on every aspect of the original.

Prices are 58.99 Argos
59.99 Smyths

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2017/10/13/the-evil-within-2-review - 8/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-evil-within-2-review/1900-6416787/ - 8/10
http://twinfinite.net/2017/10/the-evil-within-2-review/ - 8/10
https://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/the-evil-within-2-review/ - 8/10

Retr0gamer · 13-10-2017 8:39am

Apparently it's a much better game than the first. The director of the dlc has taken over for this game. I heard the dlc for evil within was way better than the Base game.

13-10-2017 8:42am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Apparently it's a much better game than the first. The director of the dlc has taken over for this game. I heard the dlc for evil within was way better than the Base game.

The DLC is excellent. It does have better pacing compared to the main game.
And tbf it's lengthy considering your typical DLC these days.
Takes about 8 hours to complete part 1 & 2.

kunst nugget · 13-10-2017 11:40am

M!Ck^ wrote: »

The DLC is excellent. It does have better pacing compared to the main game.
And tbf it's lengthy considering your typical DLC these days.
Takes about 8 hours to complete part 1 & 2.

The DLC is the only thing that helped the game make any sense at all. The base game was a bit of a confusing mess, although I did enjoy it, and the DLC helped to fill in the gaps of what actually happened. There was very tense stealth in the DLC as well.

Some of the insta-deaths in the main game were a pain in the arse though - hoping there's a little less of those.

I'll definitely pick this one up but it'll be a couple of months when the price comes down. Making my way through Witcher 3 at the moment and nothing else is really getting a look in at the moment.

Generic Dreadhead · 13-10-2017 11:49am

Pretty non-existant marketing for this. Bit odd

OptimusTractor · 13-10-2017 11:53am

Generic Dreadhead wrote: »

Pretty non-existant marketing for this. Bit odd

That's young people these days for you.

kunst nugget · 13-10-2017 11:56am

Generic Dreadhead wrote: »

Pretty non-existant marketing for this. Bit odd

Yeah, I had no idea this was coming out.

Grahamer666 · 13-10-2017 3:43pm

Picked it up earlier. Only played the first 2 chapters but liking it so far. Runs well with a GTX 1070 at 1440p at high settings. Getting about 70fps.

21-10-2017 8:14pm

Just completed it on nightmare, that was one of the best games of the year

The ending few hours were amazing

When I get a chance il make a substantial post about this as it deserves it

DarC_Kn1ght · 22-10-2017 1:21pm

Thought it was great also, just finished classic mode. Only gripe i had was Sebastians voice work was poor. But still a great game.

gimli2112 · 22-10-2017 1:56pm

dammit, watched the first one on youtube and felt it wasn't a game I'd like. Been watching the second thinking "I could play this" Probably get it now.

22-10-2017 2:04pm

DarC_Kn1ght wrote: »

Thought it was great also, just finished classic mode. Only gripe i had was Sebastians voice work was poor. But still a great game.

What's classic mode exactly?

DarC_Kn1ght · 22-10-2017 2:17pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

What's classic mode exactly?

Hardest difficulty, you only get 7 saves for the whole game plus no green gel or weapon parts. Its a tough challenge. Knowing when to use your saves is key.

Pixelbastardo · 24-10-2017 6:12am

Holy **** this game is fooking brilliant. I wasnt expecting this openworld hub setup, it kind of feels like SH Downpour done right and better on every front. Atmosphere is stop on, enemies are still freaky as fook and combat is fun. Im no chapter 11 now with like 13 hour play time. Everything feels improved upon from the first game, its just better all round so far.

MARKone84 · 24-10-2017 11:51am

the game looks outstanding, but Resident Evil: Biohazard ticked all my PSVR boxes!

24-10-2017 12:02pm

Console command that enables first person mode on PC! Looks class!!

https://www.vg247.com/2017/10/23/how-to-play-the-evil-within-2-in-first-person-mode/

Generic Dreadhead · 24-11-2017 1:16pm

This is only £20 on Amazon today for Black Friday.

sweetie · 05-12-2017 1:53pm

I'm a bit meh so far, some good action but the open world thing rankles a bit

fogartyl · 14-12-2017 4:55pm

One of the games of the year for me. Excellent story, characters, pacing and world. You can be either stealthy or all out attack. Open world stuff is optional but skipping side-quests would be a huge disservice as some of the high points are outside the main mission. For those of you not familiar with the Evil Within, do not worry about not having played the first one. There are callbacks to the first game but it's not critical. Game is anywhere from 15-20 hours. Boss fights are satisfying as well and there is plenty of incentive to replay the game with additional items/difficulty modes. It's at a reduced price on amazon and will probably be a deal out of the 12 days of christmas on PSN (keep an eye on the store every 48 hours).

The sequel is MUCH better than the first game it's not even close. Makes me wonder if the first evil within was released a few months too early.

sweetie · 14-12-2017 5:47pm

It picked up a lot for me and I did enjoy it overall but I'd still favour the first game over it.
Especially when you take the DLC into account.

Redo91 · 14-12-2017 6:10pm

sweetie wrote: »

It picked up a lot for me and I did enjoy it overall but I'd still favour the first game over it.
Especially when you take the DLC into account.

Is there a sort of GOTY edition of the first that includes all the dlc?

fogartyl · 14-12-2017 7:37pm

Redo91 wrote: »

Is there a sort of GOTY edition of the first that includes all the dlc?

The season pass costs like E10 which includes all the DLC. I tried looking for a GOTY edition but no luck. I hope the DLC for the new game gets us playing as another character again like the first game!

Evil Within is a good game also but I remember coming away from it being disappointed. It just felt rushed. There are problems but overall it is a good survival horror game.

da gamer · 11-10-2018 8:36pm

Horror season is upon us so I started this today. Loved the first game, hopefully this is as good if not better.

11-10-2018 10:34pm

da gamer wrote: »

Horror season is upon us so I started this today. Loved the first game, hopefully this is as good if not better.

Play the harder difficulty. It's a much better experience.

brady12 · 22-08-2023 1:22pm

So off for two weeks and last week I dipped into my backlog to play and finish prey 2017(unreal). This week I waited for immortals of aveum reviews before deciding that or backlog to pass time before Starfield. Loved 1 one the hardest and scariest games I played, I found other horror games a walk in the park after it ! I'm at the village now and seems be semi open world I'm liking it so far the claustrophobic nature of 1st game I wont miss if this continues half open world 😁

Evil Within 2

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