

But this won’t always be the case as I’ve had several moments where I find myself being more cautious with the general haunted, to suddenly throw caution to the wind when I meet an adversary that can rip me to shreds with a single hit. When that happens, I throw all I can at them just so I don’t meet my gruesome demise.Ĭastellano is able transport himself from the strange and unknown hospital he finds himself in and the outside world through the use of bright lights that are reflected off of mirrors. The hospital acts as a hub of sorts where Castellano can attempt to make sense of whatever is going on, receive additional equipment to help improve his chances of survival, and upgrade his own abilities.


Ammo was scarce and health kits few and far between, making for tense choices about whether to use my limited resources. Players will find themselves fighting to survive in whatever world they suddenly find themselves in with very little to assist them. He was ambushed at the scene of a mass murder investigation, only to find himself in a rundown hospital in a world that’s filled with “the haunted.” As in the Resident Evil series, the true nature of the setting and paranormal events is a mystery that unfolds over the course of the game. The Evil Within has players assuming the role of veteran police detective Sebastian Castellano. In practice, The Evil Within borrows much of its inspiration from the Resident Evil series, but does the game stack up to such a notable piece of gaming history or is it a cheap imitation? Foggy Memories The developer, Tango Gameworks, was founded by the original creator of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami, and this appeared to be a horror game in the same spirit. That resounding influence explains why The Evil Within caught the attention of fans. It spawned its own genre, survival-horror, that has taken on a life of its own. It’s undeniable just how influential the Resident Evil series has been to the gaming industry.
