An official SteelBook for Shinji Mikami’s survival-horror game PsychoBreak, released internationally as The Evil Within.
Release Date
2014
Format
SteelBook
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Developer
Tango Gameworks
Title Variant
PsychoBreak
Significance
Physical collectable associated with Shinji Mikami’s return to survival horror
Summary
PsychoBreak is the Japanese title of The Evil Within, a survival-horror game directed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and developed by Tango Gameworks.
This SteelBook adopts imagery closely tied to the game’s oppressive visual design. The exterior resembles a heavily weathered industrial safe or metal door, complete with combination dials and blood-stained surfaces. The spine carries the PSYCHOBREAK title, while the interior depicts disturbing imagery from the game.
Release & Version Details
This is a standalone SteelBook rather than a standard plastic game case. Its PSYCHOBREAK spine branding distinguishes it from releases using the international The Evil Within title.
The preserved example contains no game.
Why It’s Significant
PsychoBreak marked Mikami’s return to directing a major survival-horror title after his influential work on the Resident Evil series. The SteelBook also preserves the game’s alternative Japanese identity rather than the internationally adopted title.
Preservation Notes
The deliberately distressed artwork can make genuine scratches and wear harder to distinguish from the printed design. Particular attention should therefore be paid to dents, exposed metal along the edges and damage to the clear internal plastic tray.
Trivia & Interesting Facts
- PsychoBreak was renamed The Evil Within for international markets.
- It was the first game developed by Tango Gameworks, the studio founded by Shinji Mikami.
- Mikami served as the game’s director, making it his first major survival-horror directorial project since Resident Evil 4.
- The exterior artwork deliberately resembles an aged, blood-stained safe rather than using conventional character or key art.
- The game later received a sequel, The Evil Within 2, in 2017.
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Downloads
Psycho Break (The Evil Within) Japan Limited Steelbook + OST CD PS4 Japan Import | Pre-owned
Japanese limited edition bonus set from Psycho Break (internationally known as The Evil Within). This listing is for the Japan-exclusive steelbook and original soundtrack CD only, with no PS4 game included. A highly collectible horror memorabilia piece aimed at steelbook and survival horror collectors.
Platform: PlayStation 4 (bonus items only, no game software included)
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Region: Japan import
Language: Japanese
Contents: Japan limited steelbook case, original OST CD. No PS4 game disc included.
Collectibility notes: Japan-only limited release. The steelbook is highly detailed and designed in the shape of a blood-covered safe with embossed dials, making it one of the most distinctive Psycho Break collector items. The OST CD features a unique reel-style design inspired by in-game tape recordings and is not included with standard editions.
Condition: Pristine. Steelbook and OST CD are in excellent condition with no visible damage. Consistent with its age and may have minimal shelving wear.
Disclaimer: This item does not include the PS4 game and is sold as a collectible bonus-only set. It has not been tested. If you would like to see the exact item that will be sent, please message us before ordering.
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