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Review of The Evil Within on PlayStation 4

by Chucky Chucky photo Oct 2014
Cover image of The Evil Within on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 14 Oct 2014
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Introduction

Welcome to the twisted world of The Evil Within, where the protagonist, Detective Sebastian Castellanos, explores a beautiful hospital surrounded by mutilated bodies and demented monsters. Spoiler alert: if you came for a bake sale, you're about to be disappointed. This game promises survival horror on a spectacularly disturbing scale. Think of it as if Resident Evil and Silent Hill had a chaotic one-night stand and birthed a love child caught in a terrifying loop of PTSD and self-reflection.

Gameplay

Gameplay in The Evil Within is an adventure into the depths of, well, madness. You control Sebastian as he fights for his life against the monstrosities that appear to be taken straight out of your unfiltered nightmares. Sneaking is essential; you're not just going to kick open doors and strut out like a peacock. Oh no, it's more of a tiptoe and pray situation here. Scavenging for supplies is crucial because, much like your college budget, the ammo is sparse and the zombies are plentiful. Healing comes via items like syringes and medical kits, some of which cause hallucinations. Now that's just what every good horror story needs: a protagonist who could be battling monsters or just tripping on their own meds.

Graphics

Let's talk about graphics. The Evil Within is built on id Tech 5, which means it looks good, but with some quirks. The lighting can make the environments feel oppressively dark-perfect for ensuring you stumble into bear traps instead of the soothing realm of heartwarming sunshine and rainbows. Characters are well-designed, though it's hard to tell with all the grotesque details; you'll be too busy shuddering at things not meant for the faint-hearted. Just don't be surprised if some textures pop in late like that one late-nighter you almost invited over.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, The Evil Within delivers the suspense and dread that any survival horror fan desires. While it suffers from its share of awkward story moments and occasional design choices that feel as clumsy as Sebastian tripping over a shadow, the pure chaos offers enough scares to keep you screaming at your screen. While it may not be Resident Evil reviving the glory days, it tries hard enough to earn a solid spot in your gaming library. For those who love horror with 90% mayhem and 10% coherence, welcome to the dark, twisted world of Sebastian Castellanos-just don't forget to breathe, because sadly, no one in this game does.

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