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The Evil Within (Project Zwei by Bethesda)

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Desmond
Desmond Original post #1
Apr 19, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Bethesda has announced The Evil Within, formerly known by its codename "Project Zwei" is a new game by Shinji Mikami's Tango Gameworks.

*gamingbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/the-evil-dead.jpg

According to Mikami :

“We’re incredibly proud to announce The Evil Within. My team and I are committed to creating an exciting new franchise, providing fans the perfect blend of horror and action.”

Description and trailer here

Trailer not out on Youtube yet.



Story seems pretty cliched though :

“When Detective Sebastian and his partner rush to the scene of a gruesome mass murder, a mysterious, powerful force is lying in wait for them. Witnessing the killing of fellow police officers one after another, Sebastian is then attacked and loses consciousness. Waking up in a land where monsters are wandering about, Sebastian has to fight his way through a world of death and its close friend madness in order to understand what’s going on. Sebastian has to face his fears in order to survive on a journey to discover what lies in the shadows of that mysterious force.”

Some key features of the game :

Key Features
* A Return to Pure Survival Horror: From the father of the survival horror genre, Shinji Mikami. He appears once again as the director of this game, one which makes your blood run cold, but heats you right back up. Players must survive on limited resources, experiencing that supreme match of action and horror, that indescribable terror. To survive in an afflicted world, your anxiety and nerves will be pushed to the edge.

*Brutal Traps and Enemies with Puzzles: While struggling to survive, you’ll have to face indescribable terror, cruel traps, and sly mechanisms. Players can die in a trap all too easily, however, at times they can turn them against enemies.

*In an Unstable World, Not All Horrors are in Plain Sight: The player is driven into a corner as the world distorts and warps according to mysterious and evil horrors. The scenery: hallways, walls, doors, rooms, buildings, and even nature, all transforming in real time based on the player’s actions. And the threats keep coming from all directions.

*A Supernova of Horror: By setting one foot in this world weaved from lush backdrops, characters with personality, and a polished story, players will be sucked in, willing or unwilling, tension and anxiety rapidly mounting. When that fear is smashed and conquered, you can experience the bliss that can only be found in The Evil Within.

And....it runs on Id Tech 5

Some concept art :

*i.imgur.com/91dPGDU.jpg

*www.cinemablend.com/images/sections/54809/The_Evil_Within_54809.jpg

*www.cinemablend.com/images/gallery/s54809/The_Evil_Within_13663870414748.jpg

OP will be updated as more details come up.

References :
*gamingbolt.com/bethesdas-the-evil-within-features-detailed-will-be-running-on-id-tech-5
H
Apr 19, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Incase anyone is confused, I would like to point out that this is published by Bethesda Softworks and has nothing to do with Bethesda Game Studios, the makers of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls other than being owned by the same parent corporation.

I want to see some actual gameplay before i become excited for this.
vickybat
Apr 19, 2013 at 6:26 PM
The studio is tango gameworks.

The Evil Within announced by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami - GameSpot.com

Watch the trailer below:

*www.shacknews.com/article/78810/the-evil-within-creepy-trailer-reveals-shinji-mikamis-zwei

Its creepy.
Zangetsu
Apr 19, 2013 at 7:55 PM
isn't this the same one

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/gamerz/156112-zwei-bethesda-softworks-survival-horror.html
H
Apr 19, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Screens(lots of them):

*i.imgur.com/p2qmGUz.jpg
*i.imgur.com/wCEJ4hC.jpg
*i.imgur.com/8BwBQOX.jpg
*i.imgur.com/n5kvps3.jpg
*i.imgur.com/EpzuUHa.jpg
*i.imgur.com/4mrjRro.jpg
*i.imgur.com/MQ38Upr.jpg
*i.imgur.com/rTj2dq8.jpg
*i.imgur.com/wKfWP2P.jpg
*i.imgur.com/doNKHci.jpg
*i.imgur.com/zyEaAjk.jpg
*i.imgur.com/WkeEM3n.jpg
*i.imgur.com/g2D4bWl.jpg

Either this is using a brand new engine or is using id Tech 5. Doesn't look like Gamebryo(the other Zenimax engine) to me.
snap
snap #6
Apr 19, 2013 at 8:47 PM
this game sure is creepy:twisted:
H
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Info from the Japanese press release

-Uses ID Tech 5, they say they are taking the engine a step further than it has ever been used and are utilizing a state-of-the-art lighting engine and a much more powered-up version of the engine than any game to date has used.

-Our main characters name is Sebastian, who is on the run from the cops. However, they end up in a place where he watches the cops get slaughtered one by one, and then gets knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a a sector of a facility, trapped in closed-corridors and defenseless against a giant (safe-headed?) monster that wanders these halls...

-Game is said to be trying to strike a balance between horror and action, and to but in the sense that one should be desperately struggling to survive and facing scenarios of unimaginable horror. They say they want to redefine horror, and seem to be going for a more difficult and intense experience.

-The game promises to have limited resources and be full of puzzles and traps. They want to fill the player with anguish, tension, and anxiety and send them off the deep end.

-They make a focus that enemies can easily kill the player, you'll have to be cunning and evasive to survive in these harsh conditions.

-This is a bit foggy, but it seems the player can experience random distortions that can happen in any area at any time, which changes anything from enemies, doors, walls, objects, or the like into terrifying nightmares that our character sees. These are random and change in real-time as well, it seems.

-They finish off saying that they want the game to start strong and continue with a growing feel of insecurity to grow as the game goes on. They also mention the game will have an in-depth world, and you're being hunted by something mysterious and dark.

NeoGAF - View Single Post - The Evil Within (PS3/360/PC/NextGen, idtech5, Tango/Bethesda, 2014): [Up: New Info]

Called it on id Tech 5 :)
Nerevarine
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Japanese horror is always messed up
gameranand
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Looks like a real creepy and horrific experience.
vickybat
vickybat #12
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Great to know that this game is going to use id tech 5. This is the same engine that powered Rage and the upcoming doom 4 on next gen consoles and pc.
The specialty of id tech is that they don't use directx api's but open-gl. I was very impressed by the visuals that Rage brought and after looking at this game's screenies,
it can be safely said that its going to look spectacular, especially on pc.

The screenshots are disturbing and i have a feeling that the developers have nailed it, i.e developed a much needed true survival horror experience.
I love Japanese horror, especially fatal frame series. One can safely say that this game will break some new grounds in survival horror.
gameranand
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Great to know that this game is going to use id tech 5. This is the same engine that powered Rage and the upcoming doom 4 on next gen consoles and pc.
The specialty of id tech is that they don't use directx api's but open-gl. I was very impressed by the visuals that Rage brought and after looking at this game's screenies,
it can be safely said that its going to look spectacular, especially on pc.

The screenshots are disturbing and i have a feeling that the developers have nailed it, i.e developed a much needed true survival horror experience.
I love Japanese horror, especially fatal frame series. One can safely say that this game will break some new grounds in survival horror.

I second that, though the textures of Rage dissapointed me a bit.

You asked a question, this was my response. But then you edited and the question got lost.

Yeah. I read the post again and saw that Developer name was mentioned so I edited that post. :)
vickybat
vickybat #15
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Tango Gameworks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shinji Mikami is the original creator of Resident Evil. Tango Gameworks is his new studio and this is their first title.
Rest assured, its going to be awesome. Very few Japanese titles fail.:)
cyborg47
cyborg47 #16
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:46 PM
id tech 5?! I'm shocked there's even a studio that s got balls to touch such a complex engine.
gameranand
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Tango Gameworks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shinji Mikami is the original creator of Resident Evil. Tango Gameworks is his new studio and this is their first title.
Rest assured, its going to be awesome. Very few Japanese titles fail.:)

Yeah specially the Horror ones. RE gone and this game is the replacement. :D:D
vickybat
vickybat #18
Apr 19, 2013 at 11:03 PM
This game is confirmed to be releasing on next-gen consoles:

The Evil Within (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

No wii-u though.:-o Next xbox isn't mentioned because it hasn't been officially revealed. It will be added in that list as soon as its unveiled. :)
cyborg47
cyborg47 #19
Apr 19, 2013 at 11:36 PM
*saw the trailer* OKAY I'M GONNA STAY THE F AWAY FROM THIS GAME :-?
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heidi2521 #21
Apr 19, 2013 at 11:58 PM
*saw the trailer* OKAY I'M GONNA STAY THE F AWAY FROM THIS GAME :-?

Don't be so hasty to judge. This is an early trailer and early images so it is probably full of bullshots and probably overstates the scariness of the game.

Remember Dead Island's first trailer? The end game turned out pretty bleh compared to that. (9/10 trailer vs 6/10 game).
Extreme Gamer
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM
I want to see even gorier, cruder and baser horror games than what Project Zwei seems to be turning out to be :D
cyborg47
cyborg47 #23
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Why man?? :confused:

You didn't like it?:)

Don't be so hasty to judge. This is an early trailer and early images so it is probably full of bullshots and probably overstates the scariness of the game.

Remember Dead Island's first trailer? The end game turned out pretty bleh compared to that. (9/10 trailer vs 6/10 game).

Dude..I'ts scary as fck, that hand in the beginning!!!! I literally threw my head phones on the table and closed the page. I wasn't talking about the quality, I'm sure it will be great. But horror has never been my thing.
gameranand
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:46 AM
Dude..I'ts scary as fck, that hand in the beginning!!!! I literally threw my head phones on the table and closed the page. I wasn't talking about the quality, I'm sure it will be great. But horror has never been my thing.

LOL..:lol::lol:
vickybat
vickybat #25
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:51 AM
hahahaa :lol:

Anyway, her's some more info:

The Evil Within story, key features detailed

The name of the protagonist is "Sebastian" and he's a detective.
snap
snap #26
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:54 AM
Dude..I'ts scary as fck, that hand in the beginning!!!! I literally threw my head phones on the table and closed the page. I wasn't talking about the quality, I'm sure it will be great. But horror has never been my thing.

yep me to never liked horror games:p
gameranand
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:56 AM
The Official Wallpaper itself is more than creepy. :p
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heidi2521 #28
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:57 AM
Dude..I'ts scary as fck, that hand in the beginning!!!! I literally threw my head phones on the table and closed the page. I wasn't talking about the quality, I'm sure it will be great. But horror has never been my thing.

These pull of horror much better IMO.
cyborg47
cyborg47 #29
Apr 20, 2013 at 1:03 AM
The Official Wallpaper itself is more than creepy. :p

I had a very bad feeling right when I saw the little trailer on Vine. But the hand was really unexpected, I mean I was expecting something out of the hole, but it was timed very well with the perfect sound. I'm not gonna play this, but I believe this will definitely redefine horror in video games, it doesn't look anything like what has come before, you know, the traditional horror stuff. And the bloody four armed lady was suuuuuper creeepy!!!!

Also hoping people don't go psycho playing this stuff, keep calm fellows.
gameranand
Apr 20, 2013 at 1:09 AM
Yeah **** happens. :D:D Its strange though, I can't watch Horror movies, they give me nightmares but for games I am OK. I can even play a horror game in night with Headphones o without any problem, though sometimes it does gives some problems. F.E.A.R's Alma scared the $hot out of me when I first encountered her in the first game.
Nerevarine
Apr 20, 2013 at 1:20 AM
^What about Dead space ?
Desmond
Desmond #32
Apr 20, 2013 at 2:42 AM
So long I thought that Amnesia was the scariest game that I ever saw (or played), looks like this will be more than that.

Considering that this is coming out in 2014, I don't think gameplay videos will be out anytime soon. I am eagerly anticipating it though.
H
heidi2521 #34
Apr 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Apparently they aren't screenshots but concept art. It uses a screenshot from The WarZ in it too.

*i.imgur.com/L4IpySx.jpg
Flash
Flash #35
Apr 20, 2013 at 11:36 AM
^ Nice find.
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heidi2521 #36
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM
^ Nice find.

I didn't find it. I came across it on the internet stripped of all attribution. Reverse image search leads to this post:

About a screenshot from Bethesda's new game... : gaming
as the earliest source I could find.
vickybat
vickybat #37
Apr 20, 2013 at 1:28 PM
These pull of horror much better IMO.

Amnesia is in a different league as it presents horror in a whole different fashion. They have literally redefined the meaning of survival in their games.
They basically take the ability to fight , out of the equation leading into evasive strategy only. This aspect amplifies the horror quotient in their games ten fold.

Amnesia: Dark Decent is the most terrifying game that I've ever played. The creepy environment design and the inability to fight back against those hideous monsters,
is what makes the game one hell of a horror title. This is the only game i couldn't play in the night alone with headphones on. Besides, the game also brings complexity into the picture
in the form of puzzles, traps and non-linear progressive game play. I also got lost in the game world a lot of times and had to take help of a strategy guide.

Amnesia : A Machine For Pigs should be a must play for all horror fans, of course including "The Evil Within".
gameranand
Apr 20, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Yeah true that Amnesia is one hell of a series. If you think Dead Space and F.E.A.R are monkey business to you then you should definitely play it. :)
Faun
Faun #39
Apr 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Pyramid head replaced by safe head :lol:

Good live trailer for a game.
Desmond
Desmond #40
Apr 22, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Pyramid head replaced by safe head :lol:

Good live trailer for a game.

Even I was wondering that it looked a lot like a Silent Hill rip-off. But the monsters are somewhat more grotesque like that lady with multiple arms.

OP updated with trailer for those who have not seen it and other new content.
Piyush
Piyush #41
Apr 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM
I'm sure I can play this game.
In daylight only with some background music

So long I thought that Amnesia was the scariest game that I ever saw (or played), looks like this will be more than that.

That in bold^^
N
Apr 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Dayum, shyt's messed up crazy. The brain wrapped in wires... ughh... I'm okay with monsters and NOT okay with female ghosts. Like these:

*www.relyonhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/DreadoutAI.jpg

*cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DreadOut.jpg

Scares everything outta me.


So I'm gonna try this. Maybe for a few minutes. :3
Desmond
Desmond #43
Apr 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Dayum, shyt's messed up crazy. The brain wrapped in wires... ughh... I'm okay with monsters and NOT okay with female ghosts. Like these:

*www.relyonhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/DreadoutAI.jpg

*cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DreadOut.jpg

Scares everything outta me.


So I'm gonna try this. Maybe for a few minutes. :3

Wait till you see this in the game.

*i.imgur.com/91dPGDU.jpg
gameranand
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM
In the Screenshots Film Grain amount is more than usual.
Desmond
Desmond #45
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:46 PM
These are concept art, not actual screenshots.
N
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Wait till you see this in the game.

*i.imgur.com/91dPGDU.jpg

If that thing moves as fast as a roach with lady screams - *chills down me spines as I write* - then thank you Bethesda, I'll wait for Fallout 4.
gameranand
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:55 PM
If that thing moves as fast as a roach with lady screams - *chills down me spines as I write* - then thank you Bethesda, I'll wait for Fallout 4.

Come on. You have the guts, you can play it when its out. :D:D
vickybat
vickybat #48
Apr 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Ign will be doing a preview on an exclusive demo of "The Evil Within" today.

IGN will have exclusive first impressions of The Evil Within on Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 a.m. Pacific, so be sure to check back then for our thoughts on an early demo along with a behind-the-scenes look at Tango Gameworks.

*www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/19/shinji-mikamis-new-game-is-the-evil-within

I guess its around 7.00 p.m. IST.
Desmond
Desmond #49
Apr 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Ign will be doing a preview on an exclusive demo of "The Evil Within" today.



Shinji Mikami

I guess its around 7.00 p.m. IST.

6 PM. They have Daylight Savings Time now.

But I doubt that they will be showing us any actual gameplay. They will only show concept art and comment on the demo that they were exclusively shown.
Nerevarine
Apr 22, 2013 at 2:32 PM
I m excited about this game now, that particular screenshot looks really good :D

I laugh at the face of horror :lol:
but hide until it passes away :eeek:
vickybat
vickybat #51
Apr 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Here it is:




The Evil Within- IGN Talks
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heidi2521 #52
Apr 23, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Possibly codenamed "Endless Summer"? This has surfaced on the Australian classification board website

View Title | Australian Classification

Consumer Advice Strong horror themes and violence
Category Computer Games
Version MODIFIED
Author BETHESDA SOFTWORKS LLC
Publisher ZENIMAX EUROPE LTD
Country of Origin USA
Applicant ZENIMAX EUROPE LTD

Seems to match with TEW quite close.
Desmond
Desmond #53
Apr 23, 2013 at 2:10 PM
No doubt.
vickybat
vickybat #54
Apr 28, 2013 at 12:27 AM
New The Evil Within Screenshots

*i.imgur.com/iD4BfEu.jpg

This corridor looks outright spooky. The color scheme is striking for a horror title.

*i.imgur.com/Ez7tq07.jpg

This is the supporting character "Joseph". This is an in game screenshot and not concept art. Id tech 5 is starting to show its power. Character modeling seems damn good.

*i.imgur.com/aZHvc1Y.jpg

Another screenshot.

*i.imgur.com/i9VysmE.jpg

This is taken from famitsu magazine. It shows the protagonist "Sebastian" hiding from that safe head monster. Shades of Amnesia, and its really a good thing.

*i.imgur.com/mXiUVmD.jpg

Finally, the man behind all this and the creator of survival horror genre in videogame industry....Shinji Mikami San. :)
N
Apr 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM
^I want to see the I-think-the-face-will-be-messed-up face of that Safe Head psycho in all it's glorious gory-ness. IDK, my EQ's been terribly low these days....
vickybat
vickybat #56
May 8, 2013 at 10:53 PM
The Evil Within Preview

That said, while the game is coming to almost every non-handheld gaming device in either this or the next console generation, the Wii U is conspicuously absent from its list. Could Nintendo be getting overlooked by yet another mature and violent videogame? We’ll likely find out more details related to both platform and content specifics closer to the game’s 2014 release.

:lol: :neutral:

Ok coming to the game, its shaping up nicely. I can't wait to play a title of this caliber. I hope this satisfies my quench for an engrossing horror game since RE3.



Trying out the demo of, Dreadout shared by NvidiaGeek. The game is spinechilling. Download the demo here:

*www.indiedb.com/games/dreadout/downloads/dreadout-demo
Desmond
Desmond #57
Jun 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM
Gameplanet has posted a 25 minute gameplay preview of the game today. No videos yet, but the description sounds pretty good. Also, more screenshots.

The Evil Within preview - Gameplanet New Zealand
Desmond
Desmond #58
Jun 19, 2013 at 7:34 PM
E3 tech demo and gameplay video of The Evil Within

vickybat
vickybat #59
Aug 3, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Leaked Footage From The Evil Within's QuakeCon Presentation

The Evil Within • View topic - Leaked Footage From The Evil Within's QuakeCon Presentation

Gameplay looks extremely promising and graphics are sharp.
vijju6091
vijju6091 #60
Aug 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Another Survival Horror Franchise begins with The Evil Within. Let me hope it runs long Enough.
gameranand
Aug 8, 2013 at 5:01 PM
I don't care about tjhe series I just hope that game would be good enough to actually scare me.
Desmond
Desmond #62
Sep 17, 2013 at 8:02 PM
New gameplay trailer out now

gameranand
Sep 27, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Looks creepy.
vickybat
vickybat #64
Sep 27, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Awesome trailer. Looks promising enough, especially that four armed lady !!!! :twisted:
Desmond
Desmond #65
Sep 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM
New 12 min gameplay video

Faun
Faun #66
Sep 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM
The end, how to defeat the witch ?

Didn't like the ineffective shooting in between.
Desmond
Desmond #67
Sep 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM
The end, how to defeat the witch ?

Didn't like the ineffective shooting in between.

Well, its survival horror. Shooting is not an aspect of survival here.

Also, they haven't even named that monster and you have already assumed that it will be called witch? :p

PS: It's probably still work in progress.

PPS: You will have to buy the game to know how to kill the "witch". :p
vickybat
vickybat #68
Sep 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM
^^ I have no doubts about this game. Its gonna be epic!!!!

The end, how to defeat the witch ?

Didn't like the ineffective shooting in between.

The ineffective shooting is what makes this game of true survival horror genre, separating it from conventional shooters.
Idtech5 is showing its power in this one.
Desmond
Desmond #69
Sep 28, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Liked how his leg gets injured and you have to limp. Therefore, harder to escape enemies and you are forced to hide.
Faun
Faun #70
Sep 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM
The ineffective shooting is what makes this game of true survival horror genre, separating it from conventional shooters.
Idtech5 is showing its power in this one.

But that part is like facing hordes of enemies. Where is the hiding game there ?
vickybat
vickybat #71
Sep 28, 2013 at 9:52 AM
But that part is like facing hordes of enemies. Where is the hiding game there ?

Sebastian's cover was blown in that sequence and thus he had to fight back with whatever he had.
He didn't had to stay at one place but also tried to run downstairs at the end of that part, when overwhelmed by enemies.

Did you notice that the zombies could only be killed with headshots and more number of bullets to subdue? I found that challenging.
Lets wait and see how the final game turns out to be.
Desmond
Desmond #72
Sep 28, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Not to mention that they rise up again after being put down, that's why you have to burn the bodies.
Desmond
Desmond #74
Feb 14, 2014 at 9:54 PM
Finally a release date : August 26th

Source : The Evil Within release date set for late August | PC Gamer
gameranand
Feb 14, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Ah good thing. The game sure as hell looks scary. :)
Desmond
Desmond #76
May 27, 2014 at 8:01 PM
PC Gamer posts a hands on preview of The Evil Within.

*www.pcgamer.com/previews/the-evil-within-hands-on-a-bloody-spiritual-successor-to-resident-evil-4/
TheFallenLord
Sep 26, 2014 at 8:05 AM
The Evil Within system requirements calls for some serious hardware


The Evil Within – No Plans For Minimum Specs, Multi-GPU Support May Happen, PC Equals To Next-Gen
Desmond
Desmond #78
Sep 26, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Looks like I will have to wait for the game to release before upgrading.
gameranand
Sep 26, 2014 at 4:57 PM
The Evil Within system requirements calls for some serious hardware


The Evil Within – No Plans For Minimum Specs, Multi-GPU Support May Happen, PC Equals To Next-Gen

Well this was expected, after all its a Bethesda game.
abhigeek
abhigeek #80
Sep 26, 2014 at 6:02 PM
oooooh...spooky...looking somewhat similar to silent hill
Desmond
Desmond #81
Sep 29, 2014 at 11:44 AM
The Evil Within set to launch in October.

The Evil Within Goes Gold Ahead of October Launch - GameSpot
TheFallenLord
Oct 4, 2014 at 4:33 PM
The Evil Within minimum system specs are much more PC friendly Phew!
TheFallenLord
Oct 9, 2014 at 8:20 AM
The Evil Within locked at 30fps, but you can change it manually - PC Gamer
Desmond
Desmond #84
Oct 9, 2014 at 11:41 AM
I think it can be forgiven for a game like this. The experience would be better.

Also, since it can be changed manually, I think its no harm no foul.
TheFallenLord
Oct 14, 2014 at 12:54 PM
The Evil Within is getting mixed reviews.
Desmond
Desmond #86
Oct 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Survival horror games don't often get good reviews.
Gollum
Gollum #87
Oct 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM
If I am not mistaken, this is going to be released on PC as well right?
TheFallenLord
Oct 14, 2014 at 1:38 PM
Well, mixed reviews ain't gonna stop me either, from trying it out.
Desmond
Desmond #91
Oct 31, 2014 at 7:46 PM
The Evil Within demo is out: The Evil Within gets a demo; owners get free copy of Call of Cthulhu - PC Gamer
Desmond
Desmond #92
Nov 3, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Just started playing the demo. Some points I observed:

- Almost completely stealth based gameplay, enemies kill you in like two hits. Bigger enemies will kill you in one.
- The screen is in a permanently cinemascope-ish view all the time. That means, some of the top and bottom portion of the screen are black strips, not unlike older movies. Not sure if this is because its the demo version or not.
- The sanity effects remind me of Call Of Cthulhu, another Bethesda game. Also, copious amounts of film grain adds to the atmosphere.
- The color palette is somewhat dull and smudged but not in a bad kind of way.
- You can sneak up on enemies to kill them quickly from behind.
- Remember to burn any body you see, chances are they might rise when you least expect it.
- Ammo is in short supply, so you have to be creative in taking down enemies or try to avoid them.
- You can collect some sort of green liquid that you can spend in an alternate dimension (I think that's what it is) to upgrade your health, stamina, ammo capacity, etc. The alternate dimension appears to be a hospital of sorts. This dimension is accessible via certain mirrors in the game world.
- Story is mildly interesting so far.

Will give a proper review when I finish the demo. The demo has three chapters.
seamon
seamon #93
Nov 3, 2014 at 5:24 PM
This game is too damn scary.
Left after reaching jungle for the sake of good dreams.
Desmond
Desmond #94
Nov 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM
I haven't completed chapter 2 yet. Will complete it today.

It's not that scary, but its hard. BTW, what difficulty you playing at?
Desmond
Desmond #96
Nov 3, 2014 at 6:27 PM
Lol. No fun. I am playing on Survival.
iittopper
iittopper #97
Nov 3, 2014 at 10:03 PM
Real fun starts from chapter 4 . Lot of exploring and smart enemies . This game has everything a survival horror game should provide , scarce bullets , use of environment , stealth , exploration , quick thinking , upgradation and decent story . The best Survival horror game i have played after RE4 . The only problem is the lack of graphic option and unoptimized port .
Desmond
Desmond #98
Nov 3, 2014 at 11:21 PM
I disliked the black bars on the top and bottom. I liked the idea at first, giving it a cinematic feel, but it gets annoying after sometime.

No money to buy it now, will have to wait until later.
iittopper
iittopper #99
Nov 3, 2014 at 11:46 PM
I disliked the black bars on the top and bottom. I liked the idea at first, giving it a cinematic feel, but it gets annoying after sometime.

No money to buy it now, will have to wait until later.

Bethesda have remove those blackbar in the latest patch . Its all good now .
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #100
Mar 9, 2015 at 3:48 PM
Started playing this game.
I will update to latest patch as I also don't like black bars.
the player's execution is too gory (just like RE or Silent Hill)
in Chapter 1 when the executioner goes inside and the player have to take the keys from the table.
but after taking the keys I was viewing the gory surroundings and all of a sudden the Executioner came & chopped off the player's head :eeksign:
Desmond
Desmond #101
Mar 9, 2015 at 9:57 PM
If I remember correctly, you can distract him too by throwing bottles.
Desmond
Desmond #103
Mar 10, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Haven't even downloaded yet. Only played the demo.
$hadow
$hadow #104
Mar 10, 2015 at 3:14 PM
Will check it out after my exams.
Desmond
Desmond #106
Mar 10, 2015 at 4:49 PM
Its like ~30 GB or so. Need bandwidth to download.
Faun
Faun #108
Mar 10, 2015 at 11:26 PM
its one of the best atmospheric game and also very underrated .

Video walk through looked more like action shooter to me. Great atmosphere though but repetitive.
Flash
Flash #109
Mar 10, 2015 at 11:35 PM
The Evil Within continues with the launch of 'The Assignment' DLC | Windows Central
iittopper
iittopper #110
Mar 11, 2015 at 12:52 AM
Video walk through looked more like action shooter to me. Great atmosphere though but repetitive.

a big "NO" . bullets are hard to find . So sometime you have to do stealth if you want to survive . And this was with normal difficulty . There are 2 chapters i think which have too much shooting ( ch-6 mostly) , maybe you have watched that one . The boss battles are great . Didn't find the game repetitive , with constant upgrades , new weapon , new bolts and puzzles , and level design .

Its probably the most atmospheric game i have played after Metro 2033 .
Faun
Faun #111
Mar 11, 2015 at 7:08 AM
a big "NO" . bullets are hard to find . So sometime you have to do stealth if you want to survive . And this was with normal difficulty . There are 2 chapters i think which have too much shooting ( ch-6 mostly) , maybe you have watched that one . The boss battles are great . Didn't find the game repetitive , with constant upgrades , new weapon , new bolts and puzzles , and level design .

Its probably the most atmospheric game i have played after Metro 2033 .

I watched the whole walkthrough except the end.

Area gets blocked off until you clear out the waves of enemies.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #112
Mar 11, 2015 at 1:26 PM
I m on Chapter 3
- collecting bullets reminds me of Resident Evil 4
- yes bullets are scarce items
- upgrade system is excellent (collect green brain bottles)
- atmosphere is same as resident evil 4 and Chapter 2 exactly matches the Chapter 1: Village of Resident Evil 4
- graphics is excellent and has Noisy and I feel that Bethesda has done what Konami was famous for in Survival Horror (Silent Hill)
Desmond
Desmond #113
Mar 11, 2015 at 1:34 PM
I have only played the demo, but I can't help noticing some obvious rip offs.

- The lighthouse reminds me of Alan Wake.
- The game's icon is very similar to Bioshock's.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #114
Mar 13, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Currently in Chapter 5
It gets bit scary sometimes :-D

I liked the upgrade system..its simple and straightforward
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #115
Mar 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Now in Final Chapter 15
Gonna complete it tonight :-D

- - - Updated - - -

Finally Completed this game.
Took me 20hrs to complete bcoz I played slow (searching for all keys,notes)
My Rating: 7.5/10
A good horror game but not as spooky as Silent Hill
sound effects are nice and also the graphics
Ending is a surprise
and Boss Battles are good
V
Mar 18, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Now in Final Chapter 15
Gonna complete it tonight :-D

- - - Updated - - -

Finally Completed this game.
Took me 20hrs to complete bcoz I played slow (searching for all keys,notes)
My Rating: 7.5/10
A good horror game but not as spooky as Silent Hill
sound effects are nice and also the graphics
Ending is a surprise
and Boss Battles are good

That mansion mission where ruvik chases you for a while gave me chills. phew, that was a tough one.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #117
Nov 9, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Holla..Long time no see :-D

Three DLC are released already
anybody played them

The Assignment, The Consequence and The Executioner
Desmond
Desmond #118
Nov 10, 2015 at 6:50 PM
I haven't even downloaded the base game yet. Its too large.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #119
Nov 10, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Read in reviews that The Assignment is much scary than the base version
Desmond
Desmond #120
Nov 11, 2015 at 6:44 AM
Is it some update to the base game? Or some new content altogether? Or is it an expansion?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #121
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:08 PM
Is it some update to the base game? Or some new content altogether? Or is it an expansion?

I think Assigment is altogether new content with a lady protagonist
Desmond
Desmond #122
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:15 PM
I want to download it, but 40+ GB is too large. Already had a hard time downloading Wolfenstein: The New Order.
Desmond
Desmond #124
Nov 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Its awesome. One of the best experiences I've had.
Desmond
Desmond #126
Nov 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Check out some of my screenshots. Steam Community :: Desmond-senpai :: Screenshots
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #127
Oct 24, 2016 at 3:22 PM
Finally completed the DLC's

1. The Assignment
2. The Consequence
2. The Executioner

All are awesome and worth playing :)
Desmond
Desmond #128
Oct 24, 2016 at 3:39 PM
How did you complete that section with that pool of blood? Where all those zombies appear and you have to kill them all.

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Zangetsu
Zangetsu #129
Oct 24, 2016 at 3:43 PM
How did you complete that section with that pool of blood? Where all those zombies appear and you have to kill them all.
You mean in the consequence DLC ?
Desmond
Desmond #130
Oct 24, 2016 at 4:03 PM
I don't have any DLC. I mean in the vanilla game.

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Zangetsu
Zangetsu #131
Oct 24, 2016 at 8:12 PM
I don't have any DLC. I mean in the vanilla game.
Oh..I played the Main game year ago and forgot about it.
So, you are stuck in that chapter ?

give me the chapter name and I may help
Desmond
Desmond #132
Oct 24, 2016 at 8:39 PM
I haven't played for a while too. Therefore, don't remember the chapter name. What I do remember is that its that chapter after when you have to cut the chain with the chainsaw. You go into a house with that doctor, then you are teleported into a shaft that drops into a room where you are knee deep in blood with some corpses and stuff. When you try to leave, that hooded guy appears, he blocks your exit and 5-6 zombies appear. You have to fight all of them, but I die every time.
Desmond
Desmond #133
Mar 18, 2017 at 2:03 PM
Sequel remored - The Evil Within 2, sequel to one of the best horror games, in development - rumor
gameranand
gameranand #134
Mar 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM
That job could be for Prey as well.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #135
Mar 20, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Lets wait for confirmation...if it is gonna happen them I m excited :)