Now in games they don’t really like to scare, they try to strain the gamer as little as possible so that he gets more pleasure with a minimum of effort. This is the harsh and sad truth of modern gaming. Only a few developers continue to release hardcore games that are really capable of patting nerves. Naturally, in such conditions, the survival horror genre is almost extinct - no one wants to focus on a rather narrow audience, abandoning millions of those who are willing to pay money for simple and understandable games. Therefore, every project that goes into this genre has high expectations. And, unfortunately, these hopes are not always justified. Even giants such as Resident Evil or Silent Hill have experienced failed episodes. That is why the game The Evil Within, a review of which will be given later, was very expected, this project promised a lot. But what did he really give? Could keep your promise?
What is The Evil Within?
The fans of the genre were looking forward to the release of this game - an unusual story, an excellent presentation, and a sea of originality were promised here. All this was supposed to fit in one project - The Evil Within. The review, unfortunately, will only demonstrate that only in some aspects this game was able to meet expectations and fulfill all the promises. In many aspects, it turned out to be not at the highest level, but it’s worth judging it only after you test it yourself. So what are you waiting for? In this game you will have to ask questions about what is real and what is the figment of the main character’s imagination? But the most important of them is how to survive? After all, the level of complexity in The Evil Within is amazing. You will not be able to walk around with a gun and put all enemies in, they are all very strong, but your character may die from one or two blows. In general, everything is in the best traditions of Survival Horror. But if everything is so rosy, then why not call this project a masterpiece? Why doesn't he get on a par with all the big names in this genre? You should talk about everything in order, so that you get the most complete picture of what The Evil Within is. The review will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with all the key points of the game, pay attention to all the advantages and disadvantages. And then you can decide for yourself whether you want to try your hand. Or prefer some other game.
Similarities to famous games
As always, fans of the genre will not be able to perceive the new horror without comparing it with other masterpieces in this field. Naturally, first of all it is worth taking a look at Resident Evil and Silent Hill, especially taking into account the fact that one of the developers of the first title games worked on The Evil Within. Of course, this does not go unnoticed in The Evil Within (a review will help to understand this). You can immediately see that the mechanics of the game very much resemble the last games of the RE series, many opponents even move similarly. But it is worth noting that at first the drive is much less, since the number of rounds can be called scanty, but the strength of the opponents is much higher than in previous projects. As for the other high-profile title, one can see the influence in the plot plan, more precisely, in the construction of the storyline. As in the famous series, here the plot is based on a combination of reality and the subconscious, in which the most severe confrontations take place. As in Silent Hill, the opponent of the protagonist is a psychopathic maniac, and it is his subconscious that becomes a battlefield that cannot be called fierce. So, it's time to continue the review of The Evil Within - a game that, although it demonstrates its similarities with well-known projects, it remains relatively unique.
How does it all start
The beginning of the game is the most pleasant and incredible. You will be told a story that can make you dizzy. You will find yourself in a cycle of events that will keep you in suspense for a long time. All this can not be described by the review of The Evil Within - a game that very strongly catches its entry. Already here you will understand how complicated everything will be, questions will open that you will try to find answers in the future. From the very beginning you will be forced to apply absolutely all the skills that you have in order to survive both in the real world and in the subconscious. And it will be very difficult to do this. All reviews and ratings of The Evil Within game make you think about whether to start if you are not used to and are not ready for such a hardcore. Indeed, if you do not have the appropriate skills that would allow you to cope with serious difficulties in computer games, then you should practice on simpler projects. And then you can return to The Evil Within, where every turn you will find a serious struggle for survival.
What next?
If this project supported the entry level throughout the gameplay, the world would see a new masterpiece in the genre of horror. But, unfortunately, the pace drops pretty soon, the tension decreases, you are confronted with the difficult, but rather banal task - to survive. Any review of The Evil Within game will openly tell you that this task comes down to finding cartridges, running around from strong monsters, straining to shoot weak ones, unraveling storylines that are not unique. Therefore, the gameplay becomes quite predictable and a little dull - they do not even try to scare you in any original way. This horror is more inclined towards the sub-genre of a slasher, and you can only be horrified at how this or that monster looks. But that he took you by surprise, scared to hell, or made you jump on a chair - this is unlikely, the game The Evil Within will not pamper you with this. User reviews about the game remain at a rather low level, especially when it comes to personal computers. Initially, the game was released on consoles, and then ported to a PC, and the port turned out to be pretty bad, which did not add to the popularity of the not so smart game.
Monster Fight
As already mentioned, one of the biggest advantages and at the same time the most impressive minuses are monsters. If we talk about the pros, then here you can immediately highlight the hardcore, that is, what fans of this genre love. Naturally, it is worth noting the originality of monsters, combined with their drawing - all this causes horror and disgust. Be careful, when meeting with some of them, you will have to seriously worry about your rich inner world. The review of The Evil Within is by no means intended to scare away potential players - on the contrary, those who seek horror and disgust in games will find plenty of them. But the most interesting thing here is a difficult confrontation. With strong bosses it will be very difficult for you to cope, especially given the constant shortage of ammunition. If we talk about various opponents with a lower rank, then you can kill them with a few shots. But the problem here is that your character most often dies after two or three hits, so it will be very difficult to fight. If you decide to save ammo, then be prepared for the fact that all the monsters will need to be hit several times, constantly dodging their attempts to destroy you. Even a preliminary review of The Evil Within has already demonstrated the complexity of this project. The final version in this regard did not disappoint, in principle, as in the graphic one.
The Evil Within Cover
Given the capabilities of modern graphics, a lot is expected from the appearance of large games. In this regard, the project did not disappoint - everything is drawn just fine, the world looks pretty harmonious, and sometimes completely terrifying. All monsters are really nasty and disgusting, so there are no questions about The Evil Within. The review of the game for fans of the genre is so far quite positive, so it's time to pay attention to the shortcomings.
Overstatement Methods
About the hardcore difficulty level in this project has already been said. But so far there has not been a word about how this level is achieved. Unfortunately, this is being done very crookedly and deliberately, that is, it is striking that the desire of developers is difficult to do, and not difficult to do harmoniously. You are not allowed to aim normally, your character runs awkwardly and instantly gets tired, you cannot use environmental elements in the fight. This is extremely depressing, but even worse it gets closer to the end of the game.
Unanswered questions
Remember how this game began, and cry. After all, during the game process, you seem to be trying to find the answers, solve problems, defeat the main opponent. But in the end, you are left with nothing - a lot of questions are asked, answers are given only for a few, some are simply abandoned, some seem to be remembered, but not very actively. As a result, it is interesting to play only the first half hour, and then everything becomes rather boring and standard, and the ending is generally blurry.
Total
What is the result? Solid Survival Horror with beautiful graphics and a peppy start. But in the end, it merges into a boring and boring action, which does not result in anything more or less reasonable. Fans of the genre are simply obliged to pay attention to this project, since it is still not terrible - it simply does not stand out as anything special, and therefore it is unlikely to be remembered and will cause a desire to repeat the passage.