Now that the first two parts of Juli Kidman's DLC has been released with The Assignment and The Consequence, we bring you our review to the highly anticipated expansions to The Evil Within. With a new gameplay direction and side-story to tell, will this be a worthy addition to the game that helped revive the survival horror genre?
The Evil Within: The Assignment2015
The Evil Within: The Assignment
2015 Bethesda Softworks80Great
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 3 hours to finish the game.
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Available on
- $4.99
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Details
- Launch
- March 9, 2015
- Developer
- Tango Gameworks
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
Overview
Experience survival horror from a new perspective with The Evil Within: The Assignment. This is the first of a two-part, story driven experience where players take on the role of detective Juli Kidman, Sebastian Castellanos' mysterious partner, in a concurrent story that looks to answer some of the questions surrounding her whereabouts during The Evil Within. Along the way she will encounter disturbing new enemies, discover new mysteries, and uncover new horrors.
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Press79
Players90
GoodExcellent- Metacritic80from 15 reviews
- OpenCritic79from 18 reviews
The Assignment and The Consequence are dark, they're frightening, they get the blood pumping, and there's nothing else quite like them around. You'll know when you've been Tango'd.
I just wish it wasn't so clumsy where it counts, since there are few gameplay styles more off-putting than poor stealth, and the stealth here is often very poor indeed. Fans committed to the loopy storyline will probably be able to look past that and enjoy the surreal ride for its narrative and atmospheric pleasures. However, such frustrations can't...
Ultimately, though, The Assignment serves up an engaging experience for the genre. Folks who prefer more action with their scares might find its formula lacking. If you want your survival-horror to emphasize the survival part and a healthy dose of suspense, however, this is one assignment you'll want to finish up and turn in.
Tango Gameworks could've taken the easy route and had The Assignment cover similar ground to The Evil Within. Thankfully, the decision to move the focus from action to stealth has proven to be a smart one. With a more interesting lead character, tighter pacing, and better scares, The Assignment is that rare story add-on that may even be better than...