Also question is, is the evil within 2 better?
What's different is The Evil Within 2 is much more forgiving and playful. The interface now tells you how alert enemies are to your presence, it's possible to run away and try a sequence again without loading an old save, and there's plenty of ammunition. It's a game about creativity, rather than scarcity.
Additionally, should I play evil within first? No, the first isn't necessary but the first game is great IMO. If you enjoy the first, you'd love the second because it refines the gameplay so much. But I imagine playing the sequel alone would still be fun, but not as much. The sequel refers to the 1st part during the whole game play I think it's pretty clear though.
Simply so, is the evil within 2 harder than the first?
TEW 2 easiest difficulty is easier than the first games easy, and it's hardest is easier than the first games hardest difficulty. TEW 2 doesn't cater that well to players who wanted something as challenging as the first game.
Is the evil within a good game?
The Evil Within isn't just a good looking game, it's a good sounding one as well. Dissonant arrangements and creepy ambiance regularly unsettles you, and you'll quickly learn the audio cues that bring fatal danger along with them.
