The Evil Within 2. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews. The flame death thing was exclusive to the first game because of Ruvik's fear of fire, the enemies in union aren't influenced by Ruvik and have no such issues with fire beyond the normal 'you're on fire' deal. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For The Evil Within 2 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'do enemys respawn?'
All of these extra options come in handy as the town of Union is not a very welcoming place. Expect to find a zombie-like infection tightening its grip on the settlement when you arrive, which means hordes of shambling, gurgling, and groaning enemies to fight your way through, not to mention some nastier monstrosities that have so far only been glimpsed in trailers. How you choose to tackle these threats is up to you: silently execute them, brawl with them, gun them down, or simply run away.To help you make the right survival choices, we’ve assembled this handy The Evil Within 2 guide, looking at everything from weapons and crafting, to upgrades and survival tips. The Evil Within 2 weaponsIt doesn’t need to be said, but by far the most useful bits of kit in the game are the weapons, as it’s these you’ll be using to kill standard enemies and fend off the bigger ones. That’s what weapons do best.
There are heaps of The Evil Within 2 weapons, some hidden, some requiring you to complete side quests, and some you will find naturally as you progress through the game. Brass KnucklesBrass Knuckles are a pugilist’s best friend, but in order to get these you will have to beat The Evil Within 2 on Nightmare difficulty or higher. On the plus side, once you have them you will be able to deliver some of the goriest takedowns in the game – what’s not to love? Hand AxeWhile the bulk of melee combat is done with a knife, you can also pick up limited-use melee weapons like the Hand Axe. These weapons are lethal, but break after a couple of uses – a handy backup when you find yourself under attack by multiple enemies at once.
Semi-Automatic HandgunYour bog-standard pistol, the Semi-Automatic Handgun takes between three to four shots to down an enemy in The Evil Within 2, which means you’ll need plenty of ammo and time to reload if you want to deal with a group. Laser-Sighted HandgunWith a similar damage output as the Semi-Automatic Handgun, the main draw for this pistol is its incredibly accurate, Resident Evil 4-esque laser sight.
You can find the Laser-Sighted Handgun in Chapter 3, hidden in the parking area of Union Auto Repair. Silenced HandgunLow damage keeps the Silenced Handgun from stealth perfection, but it is very useful for luring enemies into traps or away from large groups. To obtain the Silenced Handgun you will have to complete the Getting Back Online sidequest for Julian Sykes in Chapter 7. RevolverYou need to complete all three Anima events (located at 336 Cedar Avenue, Juke Diner, and The Marrow: Restricted Labs respectively) in order to get Sebastian’s Revolver.
It deals a lot of damage, but is slow to fire and difficult to aim thanks to some hefty recoil. MagnumThis beast can down standard enemies with a single shot, but you have to complete the game on any difficulty in order to get wield it. Sawed-Off ShotgunNo self-respecting survival horror game would be complete without a boomstick. It is absolutely lethal in close-quarters, so it is wise to keep a few spare shells in case of an emergency.
You can get the Sawed-Off Shotgun at multiple locations: Tredwell Trucking, The Marrow: Armory, and The Marrow: Facilities. Full-Barrelled ShotgunPrefer to keep the bad guys at arm’s length? The Full-Barrelled Shotgun is nearly as deadly as its stubby cousin, but it can deliver that punch with a more comfortable effective range. It can be found in a storage shed near Post Plus in Chapter 7. Double-Barreled ShotgunThis classic firearm fires from both barrels at once, which should be enough to end most standard enemies in a split-second. The drawback is a lengthy reload time, making this a situational weapon.
You can get hold of the Double-Barreled Shotgun you have to complete the Getting Back Online side quest for Julian Sykes in Chapter 7, followed by The Last Step side quest given by Sykes in Chapter 13 – the shotgun itself is in The Marrow: Experimental Wing. Assault RifleIt takes a while before you can equip this fully-automatic monster, but it is worth the wait – it is adept at taking out bosses.
Dungeons and dragons online gameplay. You come across this in The Marrow: Facilities at the end of Chapter 13. One obvious caveat: the Assault Rifle can eat through a magazine in a few seconds, so watch that trigger finger. Warden CrossbowThe most interesting weapon in The Evil Within (the Agony Crossbow) returns for the sequel, albeit with a name change.
The Warden Crossbow is a versatile crossbow that can be loaded with one of seven different bolt types, ranging from harpoon to shock. These are highly effective when fired directly at enemies, but become even more useful when used in tandem with the environment. For example, fire a shock bolt at a pool of water and watch as all the zombies standing in it get stunned, letting you walk in and stomp each one to certain death.
Here is every flavour of bolt available to you: Harpoon, Shock, Smoke, Explosive, and Freeze. Sniper RifleYou can find the Sniper Rifle in the first open area of the game, but you’ll need to track down all the necessary parts and then put it together before you can start claiming zombie scalps.
The main part is located on the roof pretty much opposite O’Neal’s Safe House. Make sure you investigate the fallen Mobius soldiers on the roof as one of their radios will point you in the direction of the last part, which is situated in a shed near Union Auto Repair.
FlamethrowerNot only is this weapon great at taking at groups of enemies, it is also extremely useful for tackling a boss you come across later in the game. Like the Sniper Rifle, you have to assemble the Flamethrower by finding the necessary parts for it: the main piece is located in The Marrow: Restricted Labs; then you’ll need to acquire two tanks, which you can get by killing Harbingers in the Business District.
The Evil Within 2 upgradesThe Evil Within 2 streamlines the hefty upgrade tree from the first game into five distinct paths: Health, Athleticism, Recovery, Stealth, and Combat. Weapon buffs also return, but are now a part of the game’s bulkier crafting system. We’ve done some digging and unearthed every upgrade in the game, so you can plan which abilities to buy first. How to purchase upgrades in The Evil Within 2Green Gel is the currency you need to stockpile in order to purchase upgrades for Sebastian. You can find Green Gel hidden throughout the world and earn it by completing select quests, but the most reliable way of gathering it is by killing enemies and harvesting it from their remains.Once you’ve got enough Green Gel for an upgrade or two, you’ll need to head to a safe house with a portal to Sebastian’s Room. Once there, seek out the mysterious wheelchair at the end of the hallway and sit in it – this acts as yet another portal, this time to Safe Haven, the recurring psychiatric hospital from the first game. You’ll be confined to the upgrade chair, a crude device that allows Sebastian to inject himself full of upgrades – it’s a bit of a slog to get there, so make sure you have enough Green Gel for the enhancement you want before you head off.Some upgrades are locked away and require a single jar of Red Gel to access in the upgrade tree.
We didn’t come across any Red Gel in our hands-on time with The Evil Within 2, so our guess is this crimson gunk is pretty rare.