The games control very similar in nature, as both use tank-like character controls, have a focus on puzzle-solving, and prioritize suspense and fear more than action. Speaking of Resident Evil, if you've ever played that PlayStation classic, you'll be right at home with Evil Dead. But it's wild charm and tongue-in-cheek storytelling make it a sillier experience than something you'd see in Resident Evil. Don't get things confused Evil Dead is definitely a game for adults. Characters and enemies feel larger than life in both personality and design, resulting in an over-the-top adventure that's equal parts thrilling and silly. Unfortunately, almost as soon as they arrive, things take a turn for the worst as undead monstrosities start to overtake the cabin.ĭespite the game's clunky control and aged graphics, Evil Dead manages to produce a story and atmosphere that feels consistent with the movies and their constant dark humor. In an effort to cure these sleep terrors and quell his fear of the past, Ash and his co-worker Jenny head back to the old cabin in the woods to put his demons to rest. Despite regaining his supermarket job and trying to return to a life of normalcy, protagonist Ash Williams still reels from nightmares caused by his adventures against the Deadites.
#EVIL DEAD: THE GAME MOVIE#
This Evil Dead game is set nearly a decade after the events of The Army of Darkness, the third movie in the Evil Dead film franchise. Intense puzzle-solving and combat gameplay.Original story set after the third film.Originally released in 2000, this Evil Dead adaptation is shockingly similar to games like Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, making it an interesting albeit slightly frustrating supernatural romp. Either way, there's no denying the impact that the Evil Dead movie franchise has had on both the industry and audiences alike, so it only made sense that a video game adaptation would pop up before long. Even if you weren't around in the 80s, you might've seen the recent Evil Dead remake film that released in 2013.
#EVIL DEAD: THE GAME SERIES#
The Evil Dead film series was a massive horror hit in the 80s and 90s, paving the way for the classic “cabin in the woods” horror tropes we know today.