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The Evil Within

2014
ShooterAdventureActionHorror
⏱ ~15.3h to beat (main story)
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The Evil Within was released in 2014. It is a Shooter, Adventure, Action, Horror game. The main story takes approximately 15.3 hours to complete.

About The Evil Within

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.

STORY:

While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.KEY FEATURES: Pure Survival Horror Returns Shinji Mikami, the father of survival horror, is back to direct a chilling new game wrapped in haunting narrative. Tension and anxiety heighten dramatically as you explore the game’s tortured world.

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horroratmosphericstory-richdarkthird-persondifficultzombiessurvivalsurvival-horroropen-worldwalking-simulatorstealth

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Frequently asked questions about The Evil Within

How long does it take to beat The Evil Within?

The main story of The Evil Within takes approximately 15.3 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.

What genre is The Evil Within?

The Evil Within is a Shooter, Adventure, Action, Horror game, released in 2014.

Is The Evil Within worth playing?

The Evil Within is a shooter game from 2014. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like The Evil Within 2, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 2. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to The Evil Within?

Games similar to The Evil Within include: The Evil Within 2, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 2, Alan Wake, Metro Exodus, Alien: Isolation, Outlast, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Resident Evil Revelations, Resident Evil 4 (2005). You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.