Take it Slow
The Evil Within Tips
As stated before, The Evil Within presents a challenge. It is by no means an “easy” game. Though it does offer a casual difficulty that tones down the threat to some degree, you should always keep your wits about you. Even on its easier setting, The Evil Within will not hesitate to tear apart anyone who underestimates the ever present threat of death.
One way to avoid any pointless demise is to take it slow. You will be surprised at how much easier the game becomes when a bit of patience is applied. This game punishes those who try to run through areas, and while there are select areas that present noise and speed as a valid option, they are few and far in between. Taking your time, on the other hand, will provide three valuable benefits.
For starters, moving slowly prevents enemies from immediately noticing you. Walking and running generate more sound than sneaking about, so get used to moving stealthily if you want to get the upper-hand on unsuspecting bad guys. Stealth kills help quite a bit if you’re going for the whole “please don’t notice me, just walking through” method of playing. You can also sneak into designated hiding spaces to let enemies pass you by.
Secondly, traps can be bypassed simply by sneaking past them. Bombs, trip wires, you name it… all bypassed by stealth. This means you can literally die just by running around, with no help from enemies. You’ll get the added benefit of being able to disarm traps for parts if you sneak up to them, or you can just leave them as traps for you enemies. Whatever route you may choose, just know that it presents a fair amount of strategic value.
The final major benefit of taking it slow is the opportunity to make a game plan. Sneak around in order to learn routes, gather some much needed supplies, or just to collect some simple surveillance. Killing the first enemy in sight may not always be the best plan in The Evil Within. Sometimes, killing any enemies at all can prove to be just as troubling. Forming a strategy before taking any action will save you heaps of trouble.
