The Evil Within 2 occasionally returns to more linear hallways and boss fights, but in the moments when it allows players to explore Union and experience its horrors with less guidance, the game eschews jumpscares for an overwhelming sense of dread that sets it apart from other horror experiences. (kotaku.com)
A few jumpscares here and there, plus a few issues I had with the writing are fixed once I get thrown back into this horrifying story that gave me chills down my spine. (metacritic.com)