The Evil Within: The Assignment
Released on March 10, 2015, The Evil Within: The Assignment is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion pack for the survival horror game, The Evil Within. This DLC was developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. It puts you in the shoes of Juli Kidman, the partner of the main protagonist Sebastian Castellanos, and is the first of two DLCs focusing on her story.
Setting
The Assignment takes place at the Beacon Mental Hospital, the same setting as the main game. However, instead of playing as Sebastian, players control Juli as she navigates her way through the hospital. The game takes place during the same timeframe as the main game and serves to fill in some of the gaps in Juli's story.
Gameplay
The gameplay in The Assignment involves a lot of stealth and puzzle solving, similar to the main game. However, unlike Sebastian, Juli has no weapons and no way to defend herself. This means that players must rely on their wits and their ability to sneak around the enemies in order to progress through the game.
One of the unique features of The Assignment is Juli's flashlight. While it may seem like a minor detail, the flashlight is actually quite important. It not only helps players navigate through the dark environments of the hospital, but it also serves as a way to stun enemies. By shining the flashlight in an enemy's face, players can momentarily stun them and then sneak past them or run away.
In addition to the stealth and puzzle elements, The Assignment also introduces a new type of enemy: The Sadist. This enemy is much tougher than the enemies from the main game and can only be defeated by using the environment to your advantage.
Story
The main focus of The Assignment is on Juli's story. Players get to see what happened to her during the events of the main game and how she ended up at the hospital. The DLC also explores her relationship with Sebastian and sheds some light on her motivations.
Throughout the game, players are given clues and snippets of information that help to piece together Juli's story. While the DLC doesn't offer any clear-cut answers, it does provide some interesting insights into the character of Juli and what drives her.
Conclusion
The Evil Within: The Assignment is a fantastic DLC for fans of the main game. It offers a unique perspective on the events of the main game and sheds some much-needed light on the character of Juli. The gameplay is tense and challenging, and the story is intriguing. Overall, The Assignment is a must-play for fans of The Evil Within.