Released in 2017, The Evil Within 2 returns to the forefront during the end-of-year sales on the PlayStation Store. This horror action-adventure game, designed by the legendary Shinji Mikami – creator of resident Evil – is currently offered with an exceptional reduction of 80%. The price therefore drops from €39.99 to only €7.99, but be careful: this offer will end on December 23 at 2:59 a.m. (Eastern time).
Developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks, The Evil Within 2 plunges you back into the nightmare world of STEM. A perfect opportunity for survival horror fans to (re)live the experience at a low price, on PS4 or PS5 thanks to backwards compatibility.
A horror adventure from the master of the genre
The game’s narrative follows Sebastian Castellanos, a broken former detective, willing to do anything to find his daughter. He finds himself immersed in an unstable and terrifying world. “From master Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything. But when a chance to save his daughter presents itself, he must dive back into the nightmarish world of STEM. Terrifying threats arise from all sides as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head-on, weapons and traps in hand, or will he sneak into shadow to survive?”
With its heavy atmosphere, its distorted environments and its disturbing enemies, the game has attracted an audience of enthusiasts. Upon its release, it had an average of 76/100 on Metacritic, based on 67 reviews. A solid score for a niche title, which mixes action and anxiety.
A revised difficulty but still intense
Compared to the first opus, the sequel is a little more accessible for novices of the genre. But the developers have not forgotten players looking for a challenge. “While the difficulty has been significantly reduced for better accessibility, the hardest modes should be enough for those looking for a challenge. The distressing environments are a staple of the series, and there are even a few jumps to spice things up.”
The more open level design also offers more freedom of exploration, and several approaches are possible to overcome monsters: frontal or discreet. This flexibility in gameplay has largely contributed to reconciling players with the license.
A perfect gift for the holidays…or a sleepless night
Even though Halloween is over, The Evil Within 2 finds its place in the end-of-year celebrations, with its unique atmosphere and guaranteed thrills. “The Evil Within 2 comes just in time for the scariest holidays of the year,” states the initial review published upon release.
At less than €8, the game stands out as a safe bet for thrill-seekers. Whether it’s to treat yourself to a good solo moment or to introduce a loved one to the genre, it ticks all the boxes for an unexpected digital gift.
An offer to grab before it’s too late
PlayStation Store promotions change regularly, and this one has a limited lifespan. Interested players therefore only have until December 23 at 2:59 a.m. to take advantage of it. After that, The Evil Within 2 will return to its initial rate.
For those who missed the game when it was released or who would like to rediscover it with a fresh eye, now is the time or never. Be careful, once in STEM, there is no easy return.