January is not known as one of the scarier months of the year, but Amazon Prime Gaming seems to be changing that with its latest game offering. From now until the end of the month, Amazon Prime Gaming subscribers can grab Tango Gameworks' survival-horror title The Evil WIthin 2 on GOG at no extra charge. The game is not for the faint of heart, packed with spine-tingling moments and scares around every corner, but it is well worth a playthrough for fans of the genre.
The Evil Within 2 is a very interesting offering to start 2023, and it should be a sign of things to come for Prime Gaming. There are dozens of acclaimed horror games out there, and Prime Gaming should take advantage of the vast catalog to deliver a horror-filled new year. Not only would numerous Resident Evil games fit, but there are loads of other horror franchises that would help create an exciting 2023.
Horror Fans Don't Want to Miss The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2 was well received by critics and horror fans alike when it launched in 2017, and it still packs a punch in 2023. While the story is not perfect, horror elements throughout the game help make up for any pitfalls. It is chock-full of terrifying moments that will keep players on the edge of their seats.
Players take control of detective Sebastian Castellanos and must descend into a creepy world to rescue his daughter, Lily. They must traverse a world filled with dangerous mutated creatures, and will have to use the limited resources at their disposal to survive the nightmarish realm. Monsters are also not the only thing lurking in the shadows, as dastardly beings seek to destroy Sebastian at every turn. The world can be truly terrifying at times, and players may want to turn their lights on as they progress further into the nightmare.
Fans of survival-horror games will know what to expect when it comes to the main gameplay loop of The Evil Within 2. They must traverse the creepy world, take out enemies using many different methods, and gather resources to help them create new tools. While the gameplay is not particularly groundbreaking, constant scares help to make it feel like a special treat for any fan of the genre.
Prime Gaming Should Have a Year Filled with Horror Classics
Prime Gaming is kicking off January 2023 with The Evil WIthin 2, and it should continue highlighting horror throughout the rest of the year. There are many unique horror games that could shine on Prime Gaming, and 11 more months to deliver them to subscribers.
There are many horror franchises that could work on Prime Gaming, and countless indie horror games that would also make great offerings. The Resident Evil series is one of the biggest out there, and every single one of its games would be perfect for the catalog. There are enough titles in that series to fill the majority of the year, and indie horror titles like Carrion and Amnesia: The Dark Descent could deliver more thrills. Prime Gaming could also delve into horror series like The Dark Pictures Anthology, Five Nights at Freddy's, Alan Wake, and Dead Space to give subscribers a spine-tingling 2023.
Prime Gaming chose to start the year by giving players Evil Within 2, and every month after should build on that. The horror genre is full of iconic titles that could help boost the appeal of Prime Gaming, and fans of the genre may flock to the service if it delivers a new experience every month. Amazon has the chance to make every month Halloween, and hopefully it can deliver.
Amazon Prime Gaming members can grab The Evil Within 2 on GOG until February 1.