74
MONSTER
The game loosely follows the plot of the 1981 film The Evil Dead. You play as Ash Williams as he fights for his life against hoards of Deadites in both the Cabin itself and the woods surrounding it. Over the course of 30 levels, Ash can use the Chainsaw, Boomstick, and an axe to fight through the Deadites and save his friends.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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76
Critics praise Evil Dead: The Game for capturing the essence of the franchise with its faithful representation and incorporation of key elements. Despite some complaints about the story mode's difficulty and lack of checkpoints, the game offers an immersive experience with 4v1 multiplayer, playable characters, and single-player missions faithful to the films and TV show. Overall, critics agree that the game successfully celebrates the Evil Dead series and provides an enjoyable experience for fans.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
76
Positive (80-100)
64%
Mixed (50-79)
36%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics praise Evil Dead: The Game for capturing the essence of the franchise with its faithful representation and incorporation of key elements. Despite some complaints about the story mode's difficulty and lack of checkpoints, the game offers an immersive experience with 4v1 multiplayer, playable characters, and single-player missions faithful to the films and TV show. Overall, critics agree that the game successfully celebrates the Evil Dead series and provides an enjoyable experience for fans.
Gameplay Mechanics
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79
Critics generally praise Evil Dead: The Game's engaging multiplayer gameplay with balanced battles and teamwork emphasis. However, solo mode lacks balance and can be frustrating. Some compare gameplay to Evolve and note repetitive elements. Overall, the game offers fun and addictive gameplay with weighty combat, different classes, and a compelling asymmetrical multiplayer format. Despite some criticisms, it provides an enjoyable experience for fans of the Evil Dead franchise.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
79
Positive (80-100)
71%
Mixed (50-79)
29%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics generally praise Evil Dead: The Game's engaging multiplayer gameplay with balanced battles and teamwork emphasis. However, solo mode lacks balance and can be frustrating. Some compare gameplay to Evolve and note repetitive elements. Overall, the game offers fun and addictive gameplay with weighty combat, different classes, and a compelling asymmetrical multiplayer format. Despite some criticisms, it provides an enjoyable experience for fans of the Evil Dead franchise.
Graphics and Visual Design
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77
Critics praise Evil Dead: The Game for capturing the franchise's essence with stunning graphics and attention to detail. Positive feedback on production values, character models, and creepy environments. However, some critics mention muddy textures, lack of environment variety, and missed DualSense controller potential. Overall, the game excels in bringing Evil Dead to life in a multiplayer setting, despite minor visual criticisms.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
77
Positive (80-100)
59%
Mixed (50-79)
41%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics praise Evil Dead: The Game for capturing the franchise's essence with stunning graphics and attention to detail. Positive feedback on production values, character models, and creepy environments. However, some critics mention muddy textures, lack of environment variety, and missed DualSense controller potential. Overall, the game excels in bringing Evil Dead to life in a multiplayer setting, despite minor visual criticisms.
Music and Sound Design
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78
Evil Dead: The Game's sound design and music receive high praise from critics for their aggressive soundtrack, horrific sound effects, and authentic dialogue. While some criticize the dry voice acting and repetitive dialogue, overall consensus is positive, highlighting the immersive atmosphere and the return of original actors like Bruce Campbell.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
78
Positive (80-100)
64%
Mixed (50-79)
36%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Evil Dead: The Game's sound design and music receive high praise from critics for their aggressive soundtrack, horrific sound effects, and authentic dialogue. While some criticize the dry voice acting and repetitive dialogue, overall consensus is positive, highlighting the immersive atmosphere and the return of original actors like Bruce Campbell.
Voice Acting
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75
Critics generally praise the voice acting in Evil Dead: The Game, especially Bruce Campbell's return as Ash Williams. While some criticize the dryness and lack of iconic one-liners, overall, the voice acting adds authenticity and enhances the game experience for fans of the franchise.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
75
Positive (80-100)
58%
Mixed (50-79)
33%
Negative (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics generally praise the voice acting in Evil Dead: The Game, especially Bruce Campbell's return as Ash Williams. While some criticize the dryness and lack of iconic one-liners, overall, the voice acting adds authenticity and enhances the game experience for fans of the franchise.
Technical Performance
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62
Critics had mixed opinions on the technical performance of Evil Dead: The Game. Some praised smooth gameplay on PS5 and bug-free experience on PC, while others criticized clunkiness, glitches, and connectivity issues on Xbox Series X and PC. Overall, there's a need for patches to address gameplay problems and bugs across platforms.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
62
Positive (80-100)
24%
Mixed (50-79)
71%
Negative (0-49)
6%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics had mixed opinions on the technical performance of Evil Dead: The Game. Some praised smooth gameplay on PS5 and bug-free experience on PC, while others criticized clunkiness, glitches, and connectivity issues on Xbox Series X and PC. Overall, there's a need for patches to address gameplay problems and bugs across platforms.
Replay Value
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65
Critics have mixed opinions on the replay value of Evil Dead: The Game. Positive aspects include the expansive character progression system, tactical elements, and multiplayer options. However, criticisms include lack of map variety, long match lengths, and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the game offers some replay value, concerns remain about its longevity and lack of variety.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
65
Positive (80-100)
19%
Mixed (50-79)
77%
Negative (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics have mixed opinions on the replay value of Evil Dead: The Game. Positive aspects include the expansive character progression system, tactical elements, and multiplayer options. However, criticisms include lack of map variety, long match lengths, and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the game offers some replay value, concerns remain about its longevity and lack of variety.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
74
Positive (80-100)
42%
Mixed (50-79)
56%
Negative (0-49)
2%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics are divided on Evil Dead: The Game. Positives include fun gameplay and capturing the essence of the franchise, especially in multiplayer. However, technical issues, lack of polish, and repetitive content are drawbacks. The game is praised for its fan service but criticized for its flaws. Some hope for future updates to address concerns. Overall, while it caters to diehard fans, it may not appeal to everyone.
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Reviews
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GameSpew
May 20, 2022
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The review praises Evil Dead: The Game as a favorite 4v1 horror title, with both survivor and demon gameplay being described as huge amounts of gory fun. The limited field of view and lack of checkpoints in single-player content are mentioned as downsides.
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90
Shacknews
May 28, 2022
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Evil Dead: The Game is a fun and addictive experience with beautiful visuals and attention to detail, despite some bugs and glitches.
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85
GRYOnline.pl
Jun 9, 2022
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The overall verdict is positive, with the game receiving a score of 8.5 out of 10.
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85
Checkpoint Gaming
May 20, 2022
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Evil Dead: The Game is a blast and a must-play for fans of the series. While it has some flaws, the dedication put into the game is evident.
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80
PC Invasion
May 17, 2022
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The game is described as a legitimately good Evil Dead game, with a love for the franchise evident in the gameplay, characters, and sound design. The gameplay is enjoyable, and the game is fully featured with good replay value. The PC version has some technical quirks, but overall, it is a blast to play.
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80
GameWatcher
May 18, 2022
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The review praises the game for its understanding of the source material, fun gameplay, and lack of manipulative practices.
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80
Comicbook.com
May 22, 2022
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The review gives the game a rating of 4 out of 5 and considers it one of the more pleasant surprises of the year so far.
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80
DualShockers
May 16, 2022
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The game is praised as one of the best and biggest surprises of 2022 so far, with enough quirks and unique features to stand out. However, concerns are raised about the online-only infrastructure and the lack of offline playability.
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80
Movies Games and Tech
Jun 3, 2022
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Evil Dead: The Game is an excellent horror title with a brilliant multiplayer experience, but the solo mode could be improved.
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80
VG247
May 17, 2022
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Evil Dead: The Game is a good time for fans of the series, but horror fans without an affinity towards the series may find more fun and accessibility-friendly alternatives.
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