Developed in response to the action-heavy mainstream horror games of the time and with a survival horror pedigree behind it, The Evil Within had all the elements to be a recipe for success, and it was. Directed by Resident Evil co-creator Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within aimed to bring survival horror back to its roots, at a time when Mikami believed the genre was relying more on all-out action than survival. The result is an atmospheric and moody title that will keep you on your toes. Ammunition is scarce, so you’ll have to decide when to fight and more importantly when to run in order to survive.
#5 The Evil Within 2
Tango Gamework’s second attempt at survival horror improves upon its first in every way. Industry veteran Shinji Makami may have stepped down as director for the sequel, serving as a producer instead, yet none of the magic of the original is lost. Weaving its psychological horror moments into a more open world. Environments are expanded upon allowing for more exploration and scavenging of vital resources. Just don’t expect to be too well equipped, though, as the emphasis on ammo scarcity that made the original so intense and popular with fans is still fiercely present.
The evil Laura creature was first encountered by players in Chapter 4 of The Evil Within. Players get a tremendous scare when her deformed, four-armed body materializes out of a corpse. Laura is a multi-limbed demon with a propensity for fire and is also dangerously quick and ruthlessly quick.
Laura is a twisted apparition from the original The Evil Within game and is perfectly capable of one-hitting players. Standard weaponry won't function in this survival horror game, like in many others, so players must be quick on their feet and creative to survive.