The Evil Within is one of my favorite games, directed by the same person who directed Resident Evil 1 Remake, Shinji Mikami. This game finds its home in psychological horror and storytelling that goes above and beyond the norm of how horror is typically executed in games, digging past how it affects you and, instead, delving deeper into the story that caused that horror. That is what makes The Evil Within equal parts fascinating, sad, and scary to experience.
Throughout my time playing The Evil Within, I was amazed that a story could carry so many intricate layers and moving parts. From the enemies, to the save points, to the main villain, Ruvik, everything blended together in a way that felt effortlessly engaging. This game not only holds up well because of Shinji Mikami’s influence, but because of the story, and the ache that is embedded into the world you’re taking part in. It’s real, visceral, and timeless.