10 Reasons The Evil Within 2 Is The Best Survival Horror Of The Decade
3. An Emphasis On Genuine Survival
Despite what the name of the genre suggests, few survival horror games have ever put the focus squarely on the survival part of the title. Sure, players are often forced to use their resources wisely to scrape through to the next story beat or enemy encounter, but neither the level design nor combat is ever built to make you feel like an actual survivor.
With its more open design however, The Evil Within 2 has made this aspect of the game the focal point. Everything you do in the title contributes to you feeling as though you can survive in this world a little more effectively, with the constant search for resources, equipment and new weapons making you a more capable warrior.
By looting places and learning from the mistakes of other victims, the game makes you feel like you've survived and thrived where others have failed miserably, and it all adds to an amazing sense of reward as you continue to explore.