10 Reasons The Evil Within 2 Is The Best Survival Horror Of The Decade

10. Action Set-Pieces Never Become The Focus

Just like the first game, The Evil Within 2 features some major action beats throughout its campaign, but fortunately they happen far less frequently and they still manage to stay true to the title's blend of survival horror gameplay.

Focusing primarily on smaller enemy encounters, even one lonely monster is a capable threat if you underestimate them, making the combat much more intense than it beforehand. Consequently, because a common enemy can drain your health bar if you aren't on your toes, it means that moments where you do face off against large groups are exhilarating.

You're never supposed to feel powerful during these battles, and more often than not you'll scrape out the other end injured and with the most of your resources gone.

Unlike the first game, the sequel understands that enemies should continue to be a threat the longer the game goes on, which means that combat in The Evil Within 2 is always more substantial than just point-and-click target practice.