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The Evil Within 2 Story FAQ/Recap Information
Race against time video - with awesome music btw
Encountering "The Guardian" video - creature spoilers
Additional Screenshots, trailers, and artwork
Busy with no access to GAF most the day but reviews are coming in and Dusk has created a lovely thread here. http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1446668
(Text based version for those having reading issues, thanks to Dusk)
Platform: Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: WW: Friday the 13th, October 2017 JP: Oct 19th 2017
Publisher/Developer: Bethesda Software & Tango Gameworks
Genre: Survival Horror, Action, Stealth
Rating: Mature
Price: $59.99
PC Minimum Settings:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core I5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better
STORAGE: 40 GB available space
PC Recommended Settings:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core I7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
STORAGE: 40 GB available space
The Evil within 2 is a third person survival horror experience and, series created by the survival horror master himself, Shinji Mikami's Tango Gameworks Studio and published by Bethesda.
While Shinji Mikami is not directing the sequel, he still has hands-on with TEW 2 director John Johanas spearheading the team.
Those not familiar with John, he worked on the first game directly (in particular, Chapter 9 - The Cruelest Intentions), and created and directed the two Kidman focused expansions.
It's been 3 years since Sebastian Castellanos endured the nightmare at Beacon Mental Hospital. Having survived a world of horrors only a machine could produce, he has little to return home to.
His wife and daughter both presumed dead before taking on the case and no one believing him about what occurred, Seb has little reason to live. Suddenly Juli Kidman, Ex-KCPD Agent, comes to him with urgent news. Lily is alive and he can save her... But with one caveat, he has to enter an ew STEM system. One that his daughter is being used for, and the company Mobius has lost control of.
In order for Sebastian to save his daughter he will have to survive, confront his past, and discover the meaning behind his daughters disappearance. The only way out is from within.
The Evil Within 2 is filled with various characters Sebastian will run into during his trip to Union. Kidman assisting him from the real world, visions of his daughter, and sadistic individuals with their own agendas. What do they want? Where is his Daughter? Who else will Seb run into during his journey?
Sebastian will find himself exploring the city of Union in search for Lily.
Mobius has been using her as a template for STEM and its new world. She has suddenly gone missing and they are losing control. Seb is the final hope in bringing her back before the entire system collapses on itself.
Union appears as any regular Midwestern town but not all is what it seems. It can change and alter right before Sebastian's eyes. It's also full of deadly creatures,
otherworldly monsters, and secrets. Within STEM, enemies such as The Lost, Hysterics,
and other gruesome nightmares will test Sebastian like never before.
Players can progress the story as they see fit. Sticking to the main plot, or in one of the many sidequests leading to new areas, resources, and more importantly perhaps answers about Union City.
The Evil Within 2 retains the same third person survival horror gameplay that fans have come to expect. Updated and refined to allow for more options with combat and stealth for a brand new experience.
New combat skills, stealth mechanics, and traps gives players the ability to explore Union as they see fit. Sebastian will once again earn experience and the ability to unlock better stats and equipment.
Exploration has been expanded upon with the new hub areas that allow further investigation and new side quests, a first for the franchise. Find more ammo, items,
and perhaps hidden monsters.
F,A,Q,
Do I need to play The Evil Within 1 to understand the sequel?
-No. While it will give you a better grasp or understanding of the terms, characters, or ideas, the sequel can be played on its own. Bethesda has a recap I've included in the links below.
Does the game force widescreen black bars like the original?
-No and that was later patched out of the original so if that was the reason you stopped playing, now's a good time to revisit.
Is the story as hard to follow like the first?
-According to the developers, it's known the first game was a little hard to piece together and has worked to provide a bit more of an easier narrative to follow. Still expect twists, turns, and other interesting story elements.
I keep hearing STEM. What is that?
-According to Bethesda, "Currently under the control of the shadowy organization named Mobius, STEM is a device that allows for a shared consciousness experience. It connects human minds in an alternate world, with one mind being used as a central "core," Building the world and controlling everything in it. Or, as writer Trent Haaga puts it, "STEM is like if Freddy Krueger made the Matrix."
Is the game scary?
-The first game featured plenty of subtle creepy moments and jump scares... But of course depending who you ask, scare mileage will vary. Does lack of ammo cause tension? Overcomed with enemies? The Evil Within series is focused on both horror and psychological scares and action elements. Prepare accordingly.
Release Date: WW: Friday the 13th, October 2017 JP: Oct 19th 2017
Publisher/Developer: Bethesda Software & Tango Gameworks
Genre: Survival Horror, Action, Stealth
Rating: Mature
Price: $59.99
PC Minimum Settings:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core I5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better
STORAGE: 40 GB available space
PC Recommended Settings:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core I7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
STORAGE: 40 GB available space
The Evil within 2 is a third person survival horror experience and, series created by the survival horror master himself, Shinji Mikami's Tango Gameworks Studio and published by Bethesda.
While Shinji Mikami is not directing the sequel, he still has hands-on with TEW 2 director John Johanas spearheading the team.
Those not familiar with John, he worked on the first game directly (in particular, Chapter 9 - The Cruelest Intentions), and created and directed the two Kidman focused expansions.
It's been 3 years since Sebastian Castellanos endured the nightmare at Beacon Mental Hospital. Having survived a world of horrors only a machine could produce, he has little to return home to.
His wife and daughter both presumed dead before taking on the case and no one believing him about what occurred, Seb has little reason to live. Suddenly Juli Kidman, Ex-KCPD Agent, comes to him with urgent news. Lily is alive and he can save her... But with one caveat, he has to enter an ew STEM system. One that his daughter is being used for, and the company Mobius has lost control of.
In order for Sebastian to save his daughter he will have to survive, confront his past, and discover the meaning behind his daughters disappearance. The only way out is from within.
The Evil Within 2 is filled with various characters Sebastian will run into during his trip to Union. Kidman assisting him from the real world, visions of his daughter, and sadistic individuals with their own agendas. What do they want? Where is his Daughter? Who else will Seb run into during his journey?
Sebastian will find himself exploring the city of Union in search for Lily.
Mobius has been using her as a template for STEM and its new world. She has suddenly gone missing and they are losing control. Seb is the final hope in bringing her back before the entire system collapses on itself.
Union appears as any regular Midwestern town but not all is what it seems. It can change and alter right before Sebastian's eyes. It's also full of deadly creatures,
otherworldly monsters, and secrets. Within STEM, enemies such as The Lost, Hysterics,
and other gruesome nightmares will test Sebastian like never before.
Players can progress the story as they see fit. Sticking to the main plot, or in one of the many sidequests leading to new areas, resources, and more importantly perhaps answers about Union City.
The Evil Within 2 retains the same third person survival horror gameplay that fans have come to expect. Updated and refined to allow for more options with combat and stealth for a brand new experience.
New combat skills, stealth mechanics, and traps gives players the ability to explore Union as they see fit. Sebastian will once again earn experience and the ability to unlock better stats and equipment.
Exploration has been expanded upon with the new hub areas that allow further investigation and new side quests, a first for the franchise. Find more ammo, items,
and perhaps hidden monsters.
F,A,Q,
Do I need to play The Evil Within 1 to understand the sequel?
-No. While it will give you a better grasp or understanding of the terms, characters, or ideas, the sequel can be played on its own. Bethesda has a recap I've included in the links below.
Does the game force widescreen black bars like the original?
-No and that was later patched out of the original so if that was the reason you stopped playing, now's a good time to revisit.
Is the story as hard to follow like the first?
-According to the developers, it's known the first game was a little hard to piece together and has worked to provide a bit more of an easier narrative to follow. Still expect twists, turns, and other interesting story elements.
I keep hearing STEM. What is that?
-According to Bethesda, "Currently under the control of the shadowy organization named Mobius, STEM is a device that allows for a shared consciousness experience. It connects human minds in an alternate world, with one mind being used as a central "core," Building the world and controlling everything in it. Or, as writer Trent Haaga puts it, "STEM is like if Freddy Krueger made the Matrix."
Is the game scary?
-The first game featured plenty of subtle creepy moments and jump scares... But of course depending who you ask, scare mileage will vary. Does lack of ammo cause tension? Overcomed with enemies? The Evil Within series is focused on both horror and psychological scares and action elements. Prepare accordingly.