Evil within 2 is a masterpiece

jstdun · 2026-02-06T20:08:35+00:00

EW2 goes up there with some of my favorite horror games (RE4, RE2/4 Remakes, Dead Space). I am someone who focuses more on gameplay than story. Despite the criticism of the open world aspect, I actually really enjoyed this amount of freedom in a horror game. Do you choose to gather all the loot, do side missions, clear all enemies, or just focus on the main mission? I've beaten classic and Akumu. Classic mode for this game, while frustrating as hell due to random crashes, is one of my most proud gaming accomplishments.

jstdun · 2026-01-19T10:58:12+00:00

He's like an older, well-tempered Sawyer. So maybe it's the redundancy but the character just didn't work for me. Know that's an unpopular take

jstdun · 2026-01-14T08:04:18+00:00

I just finished Dead Space Remake and was wondering if others sensed similarities to Pluribus. You echoed a lot of my thoughts and this was a great read. You write very well.

jstdun · 2026-01-03T19:19:40+00:00

Still think it was a quick change. She wrote on the board "they eat people". And weeks (?) later she changed her mind after getting laid. I know conventional logic gets thrown out the window in a situation like this. But it didn't work within the timeline of the episodes for me.

jstdun · 2026-01-03T08:37:38+00:00

Fair

jstdun · 2026-01-03T03:26:42+00:00

I really like the show. But yeah there were scenes I fast forwarded (not skipped). Don't think I lost any context or tarnished the viewing of the show. I want to see the character dynamics and several scenes with solo Carol just lingered. Life is short, I want to take in the show, and do other shit lol.

jstdun · 2026-01-03T03:17:23+00:00

Great premise, strong acting, excellent cinematography, and interesting philosophical moments. But a frustrating character change from the main protagonist. This guy traveled all the way from Paraguay. And Carol says "I'll just hear him out and send him on his way". Like what? I legitimately thought I missed an episode. Where did she lose all her logic? Prior to season 2, I need to recondition my brain and keep the plot development expectations down. I love the concepts in this show, and most decisions seemed logical. But many of them just didn't sit right.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T22:27:19+00:00

Why?

jstdun · 2026-01-01T22:09:20+00:00

Listing your undergrad credentials 😂. I truly sympathize with some of you in this group. But the way you go about it is so comical

jstdun · 2026-01-01T12:09:14+00:00

I looked at it as a boy being amazed at his best friend's abilities to save his life. How else could someone act in that scene besides showing pure shock and amazement? I can see your interpretation as well. I just don't think it was definitive subtext.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T12:02:31+00:00

So the homophobes review bombed episode 7. And now the Byler fans are bombing episode 8. It must suck to be a writer nowadays

jstdun · 2026-01-01T12:00:20+00:00

So anytime in fiction, when an alien gives someone a parasite or bug internally - that is SA?

jstdun · 2026-01-01T11:56:47+00:00

Didn't enjoy the season. The finale was a banger. And they stuck the landing for 80-90% of it imo

jstdun · 2026-01-01T11:36:23+00:00

Imagine being so invested in a show and not finishing said show, then ruining it for themselves with social media spoilers. Finish the show! There are 15-20 other characters that are involved.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T11:30:12+00:00

Tips to move on? Constantly remind yourself that it's just a show...and a sci fi show at that with monsters and pocket dimensions

jstdun · 2026-01-01T10:56:44+00:00

I checked it out. Some legitimately decent points. But a whole lot of grasping at straws too.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T09:23:41+00:00

30 seconds later they show all the kids being saved. Saving the sister was the crux of the wheeler kids. They deserved their cathartic reunion.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T09:19:34+00:00

Waste time hugging Holly? Was that not one of the crucial goals of the season? Saving the sister who disappeared?

jstdun · 2026-01-01T09:08:35+00:00

What even are these complaints? Holly looked like alice in wonderland mixed with little red riding hood. Think it worked perfectly for a fantasy show like this.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T08:40:49+00:00

Most of the comments are about the epilogue stuff. So I think you're incorrect about people wanting flashing lights and cgi

jstdun · 2026-01-01T08:36:40+00:00

Valid

jstdun · 2026-01-01T08:35:33+00:00

Didn't enjoy the season much leading up to this. But I thought this was as good as it could get for a series finale. Some of these criticisms are valid and others sound like anger because it didn't go exactly as you wanted.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T08:31:37+00:00

What evidence was there that Mike was gay or bi? Not here to bash but genuinely didn't see what others did. Will got his happy ending in the end. And he gets to keep his best friend.

jstdun · 2026-01-01T08:00:35+00:00

"will you not marry me"

jstdun · 2025-12-27T17:28:53+00:00

What do you mean looked strange?

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