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They're here... with a twist! The Great William has requested assistance from his fellow blogger Mike due to unexpected (but positive!) life changes. Congratulations to Will for finding a new job.

Now that that's out of the way... Here we go!

The Evil Within by Suskie

WQ Says: Suskie does a good job telling us just how well this game does compared to other horror titles. The comparisons between this and the Resident Evil franchise best exemplify just how this game has evolved from its predecessors. The fact that the same creator has developed both series makes the comparisons all the more revealing and appropriate. The review is a rather engaging, much like I imagine the game itself would be. The transitions between themes in the review do not feel sudden, either. I appreciate the inclusion of the game’s faults, too, and the fact that even though the story is lousy, this does not seem to detract too much from the overall experience, though I do suspect it knocked the score down some. The fact that it still scores rather highly proves just how much potential this game could have as a series, at least if the developers decided to go that route (and actually improve it). As a standalone game, it speaks wonders for the genre, and shows just how out of sync other titles have become with their own purpose. I would have liked to see maybe a few more examples (though I understand why you left them out), or maybe a little more sense of dread, apprehension, etc that makes horror games appealing woven in throughout. Either way, though, I do believe what you’ve done here is excellent, and is probably better for it.

SCORE: 88

P.S. Letterbox sucks. I have a hard time seeing as it is; I don’t need that distraction as well, especially in a game where I imagine missing the slightest clue can wreck your progress due to death (i.e. steeping on a bomb…). Oh well. This one’s definitely on my list now.

[Eating EmP's brain] probably isn't a good idea. I mean... He's British, which means his brain's wired for PAL and your eyes are NTSC. - Will

Ah! I now know part of what's been missing from my reviews of late. Thank you, lady and gentlesirs!

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

Hey, thanks! The death of RotW has left me hungry for a win at something, so this will do quite nicely.

Ben -- good point about that "we" line. I think I only jumped to that conclusion because at this point I honestly can't imagine anyone going into a Shinji Mikami game expecting a good story, but of course that's important to some people, as you've demonstrated.

Thanks to the judges for their time. Janus, I loved your review and I've been meaning to leave feedback on it and I will soon.

You exist because we allow it. And you will end because we demand it.

Thanks to the judges. First review in a long time so I'm pleased with second.

Really enjoyed suskie's review, as ever. I've watched a lot of Evil Within on PS Live so I can understand the criticisms. That last boss does look poor.

What's the next contest?!

"fuck yeah oblivion" - Jihad

Thanks go to the judges for their input.

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Noooo - my win streak!

I think I knew I was toast in this one. Suskie and Janus knocked their stuff out of the park, and I came to the awful realisation that I had run out of Silent Hill games to write for. Thanks to Ben for his timely results. And WQ for her results. And Mike for saving us from the latest in Will disappointments. Thanks all three for your thoughtful feedback and taking the time to do this. Props to Janus and DE for shaking off the rust to great effect.

Not sure whet to do next -- anyone else got any ideas? If not, I'll draft something up shortly.

For us. For them. For you.

How about Europe vs the World?

"fuck yeah oblivion" - Jihad

I'm not sure we'll be able to pull in the numbers these days for something team related -- but I'll throw an interest gauge topic up and see where it goes.

For us. For them. For you.

Could just cycle through various genres - mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.

I can avoid death by not having a life.