

Tango Gameworks · Bethesda Softworks · Released 2014-10-12
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Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action. STORY: While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.KEY FEATURES: • Pure Survival Horror Returns Shinji Mikami, the father of survival horror, is back to direct a chilling new game wrapped in haunting narrative. Tension and anxiety heighten dramatically as you explore the game’s tortured world. • Brutal Traps and Twisted Creatures Face unthinkable horrors and cruel traps as you struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Turn evil against itself by using the same diabolical devices against overwhelming deadly creatures. • Unknown Threats in an Uncertain World Mysterious and wicked fears loom ahead in a world that warps and twists around you. Corridors, walls, doors, and entire buildings change in real-time, ensnaring players in a reality where threats can appear at any time and from any direction. • The New Face of Horror Experience a disturbing reality as you try to break free from warped machinations that could only exist in the most horrifying worlds. Defeat insurmountable terror and experience the ultimate thrill by discovering The Evil Within.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 |
| Processor | i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor | i7 with four plus cores |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space | It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space |
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The Evil Within is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Yes — The Evil Within is available on PlayStation.
Yes — The Evil Within is available on Xbox.
No — The Evil Within is not available on Nintendo Switch. It's available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
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The Evil Within was developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks.
The Evil Within was released on 2014-10-12.
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The Evil Within takes approximately 6 hours to complete the main story.