The Evil Within - Xbox 360

This game exceeded my expectations in terms of creativity and overall creepiness. I don't intend to buy an Xbox One anytime soon, and found the graphics on the 360 vision to be surprisingly good. As other reviewers have stated, it's easier to make "gore porn" horror titles than it is to create a sustained atmosphere of tension and psychological horror. This game does have the predictably low character development of most titles in the genre, but I found the narrative and visuals to be highly engaging. Although I generally don't take well to linear game formats, I also think the developers did a great job with maintaining curiosity and engagement throughout the chapters. There are elements of other survival/horror titles implemented in this game, to be sure, but there are enough quality scares to keep things interesting. If you're waiting a while (at least until the next Silent Hill release) before considering a new console like I am, this is a worthy addition to any survival horror collection. I normally don't re-play games like this, but am just beginning my second play through so I can take in more of what I missed visually and atmospherically my first time around (especially since it took me about halfway through my initial play to really have the time to immerse myself in the story).

We check in with Bethesda every once in a while looking for more Fallout games to be released and stumbled across this one on the website. We immediately preordered it (love that Amazon preorder price guarantee) and waited impatiently for it to arrive. My husband was so excited to get it and then was sad because of the HUGE amount of space it takes up (7G now you are forewarned to probably the only downside). Luckily he has storage devices to put this on so after waiting the 2 hours for it to load we got our first look at it. I enjoy thrillers and he enjoys gore and this delivers. Within 1 minute of play we encountered someone sawing bodies and then some wacko with a chainsaw... it only gets better from there. The game is creepy, gory and gross - Its great, probably not one for the kiddos! All about survival and being terrified out of your mind at the horrendous things people (and game creators) can come up with to do to one another. It takes some getting used to and the graphics are nothing like our beloved Fallout games but they are still great. This is a dark game, I mean that in there is no bright sunlight or hopeful lights, this is a night time and dimly lit hallways kind of game. This game is challenging as well, we played for 2 hours and I don't feel that we have even scratched the surface. Looking forward to being able to enjoy this game for a couple of months of casual play! Certainly not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach but if you like the bloody gory side of Hollywood then you will LOVE The Evil Within!

Dont let some of the negative reviews sway your decision on purchasing this. Its an excellent game. Interesting storyline. Though it may or may not make much since, it leaves alot of room for interpretation and discussion. You may see the story differently than someone else, and may come up with your own ideas as to what was really going on. To me, thats the makings of a good game. It sticks with you. The gameplay was lengthy. At first glance, the idea of only 15 chapters may not seem like much. But dont let that fool you, as there is alot to be done within each chapter. Not to mention there are stealth mechanics involved, as well as a trial and error style of playing. Yes, you will die several times. But the game is by no means difficult. When you fail, you try again. It makes it all the more rewarding making it to the next segment. My final completed time was just over 27 hours. The art direction is gruesome and sadistic. The monsters are unique, and each set piece has a theme of its own. Some are just downright insane. Makes you wonder how they come up with this stuff sometimes. There are some winks and nods to past games from the creator. Chapter 9 for example, you may recognize the similarities between the mansion and an old favorite zombie game. Some have criticized the use of the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen, but its really not much of an issue. I play on a 65 screen, so there is still plenty of room to work with. Maybe with a smaller tv it may be a different story though. Supposedly it was made that way to give it a more "cinematic" feel, as if it were one long cutscene. I personally dont see the point in it, but like I said its not really an issue. Its there whether you like it or not and you get used to it. The only downside I can think of for this game is the view placement from behind the player. Its alittle bit close and takes some getting used to, sometimes narrowing your field of vision from left to right. Maybe that was the intent, I dont know. But I definately had to adjust. Overall, though, the game is excellent. Fun, lengthy, challenging, and gruesome. Though it may not be "scary", its full on tension and high on suspense. Highly recommended.

I'm only about an hour in, but it only took about fifteen minutes to get a squeak out of me. After that it was just one surprise or scare after another. Extremely fun to play in the dark with a group of people taking turns! Good stuff! I went into the game expecting the same old "horror", but was pleasantly (by pleasantly I mean nervous and flinching as I walk around every corner) surprised! Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a thrilling game that will get your heart beating and your blood a pumpin!

As soon as I got my mail I knew my game just arrived as expected. It came with everything, of course, the case was new as if I bought at any game store. The disk was clean and new that I notice. When I started to enjoy and play the game it played through it with no problems. By the way, I bought this game for the Xbox 360 console, not the Xbox One or pc. For the rate of this game, I give a 10 out of 10 so suspenseful and SCARY at the same time creepy. Also please note this game is very graphical with great detail gore and I DO NOT recommend for people who can't handle blood or any related gore images. PLEASE!!! for all parents this game is not for children. I strictly advise this is for the age and mind for an 18 and older. I would recommend for others that are older than 18 only if they aren't squeamish.

I began this game on a low difficulty setting. Prepare to get annihilated many times until you build up your skills and arsenal. I love the fact that there are 15 chapters (value for the money!), numerous settings as you plow forward and some bad guys that live up to their billing. Overall, I have played this game through several times. Getting ready for the massacre level!

Mind you, I have played and absolutely LOVE the Fatal Frame series, Bioshock series, Resident Evil series, Batman Arkham series, Dead Space series, Mass Effect series, Halo series, Fallout series, Diablo series, Haunting Ground and Champions of Norrath series. That being initially stated, this game is horrible! I have played for 30 minutes and died 10-15X on 'normal' setting with no hope of understanding WHY or WHAT I am doing to get myself killed or STOP myself from getting killed. It is very linear in game-play, unnecessarily graffic in gore (way over the top for shock value and good survival horror games don't need to go over the top with gore to be scary if done well), story line is weak from the beginning AND never lets you get into the game that you really want to sit down and continue. I don't understand the high ratings for this game when compared to the a fore mentioned. I will go back and replay my Resident Evil Revelations 2 for the 2nd time it seems as I bought both of these games at the same time. For me, sadly, this was just a waste of my money...I had high hopes from Bethesda.

I really like this game. The environment was by far the most terrifying aspect of the game followed closely by some of the bosses. Some have said this game is what RE 5 should have been, and I agree, though RE 5 was also a good game, just not what fans deserved. Good on Bethesda for making a top tier horror game. My only real complain is that the game is a little long and there were some parts that could have been left out.

Llegó en el tiempo estimado, nuevo y en excelentes condiciones. Apenas comencé a jugarlo y todo va muy bien. Lo recomiendo!

It's just a great game!!!

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Esperaba el producto el sábado pero llegó el día justo para el cumpleaños de mi hermano. Estaba encantado y el juego llegó en perfectas condiciones.

Buen juego, buen tiempo de envío, buen empaque. Ninguna queja.... excepto que muero de miedo al estar jugándolo!