Past Cure vs The Evil Within 2
Past Cure
Past Cure is a story-driven thriller/adventure game where you play as a Syrian ex-army veteran, Ian, who was kidnapped and subjected to horrific, and very much illegal, scientific experiments. As a result, Ian has gained superhuman mental capabilities, including the ability to conjure astral projections and use mind bashes to destroy objects, in addition to his already intensive military training from being a soldier. However, all of this comes at a terrible cost - Ian's mind is destabilized and only the effects of an experimental yet powerful drug called Blue is able to help him keep his mental demons at bay.Although the game contains game mechanics like shooting, melee combat (boxing) and stealth, Past Cure is still primarily a story-oriented adventure game. Progression here is pretty linear, as most single narrative games are, and there aren't a lot of depth when it comes to its game features, with the sole exception of its intriguing storyline and several puzzle-like scenarios. The atmosphere generated in the game is astounding though! The music, especially during creepy scenes, makes your skin crawl, and the game features plenty of brilliantly edited cutscenes with some cool cinematographic effects.
So, despite the negative reviews on Steam, Past Cure is a really well-made interactive experience, story-wise. However, if you're expecting anything else, such as a hardcore stealth-based game, then you might feel like the game's a huge let-down. At least now you know what you can expect before you purchase the game!
The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2 once more puts you in the place of Sebastian Castellanos, this time you must rescue your daughter from the STEM town of Union. Here you are set on a dark adventure full of intrigue and horror. The inhabitants of the town have all become twisted versions of themselves or worse. Using your stealth and combat skills you must work your way through this nightmare to find your baby girl.Using the third person perspective once more this stunning game continues the story, set 3 years after the events of the first game you are now destined once more to meet Mobius head on, and this time it has a personal twist. Meet new characters and discover the dark story behind this second installment of the horror series.