The technical issues within.
The Windows PC version of The Evil Within has scored "Mixed" reception from Steam users 24-hours after that game was released. Common complaints about that game includes:
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The aspect ratio defaulting to 2.5:1 every time that game is launched.
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The frame rate being locked at 30 FPS.
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Performance issues.
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Clunky controls and camera.
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Audio issues.
The aspect ratio and frame rate lock can be fixed by following these steps:
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In your Steam Library, right click on The Evil Within and select Properties.
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Under the General tab, select Set Launch Options.
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Type in +com_allowconsole 1 and select OK.
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Launch The Evil Within and press the Insert key.
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Enter r_forceaspectratio 1.8 to fix that aspect ratio issue. You can replace "1.8" with another number to further tweak your aspect ratio.
- Enter r_swapinterval -1 to increase the frame rate lock to 60 FPS.