Evolve

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 975 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 281 out of 975
  2. Mixed: 156 out of 975
  3. Negative: 538 out of 975
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  1. Samtheman53
    Feb 15, 2015
    1
    Can be fun, but the business practice is absolutely disgusting.

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  2. FWordFizz
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    Heh Heh Heh. Somebody actually thought you could sell a multiplayer only game for 60 bucks and throw in incredibly needless DLC and not get metabombed. What a joke.
  3. sscott0829tw
    Feb 15, 2015
    6
    Evolve is like a free OLG, but the problem is it cost too much,59.99 to do the same thing over and over again,
    the concept is good,but really not fun enough.By the way,the graphics are good though,cryengine always look gorgeous.The monsters are too strong,you just need to run and eat until lv3 and kill all the hunters.i think 2k need to nerf the monsters or buff the hunters. i think    Evolve is like a free OLG, but the problem is it cost too much,59.99 to do the same thing over and over again,
    the concept is good,but really not fun enough.By the way,the graphics are good though,cryengine always look gorgeous.The monsters are too strong,you just need to run and eat until lv3 and kill all the hunters.i think 2k need to nerf the monsters or buff the hunters. i think evolve is an ok game but not a great game,and l4d2 is way better than it    … Expand
  4. PeligunGaming
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testingI never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testing after printing the master copy. The other option for them is to probably delay it another month. Most games have a day one patch, this isn't anything new. There is a story, it has a 5 day campaign with 800,000 possible outcomes of bonus effects and game modes so in that there are 800,000 campaigns. Each monster is completely different and unique, has strengths and weaknesses. Each hunter feels badass in it's own way.

    All in all, all the haters out there complaining about DLC and "Pay to Win" have not even played the game and are full of crap. The hype train is real my friends and they are just jealous!    … Expand
  5. JessicaPatt27
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    I am surprised by the relatively low score... I enjoyed playing this game... and that's all you can really ask. If you can let some of the negatives go, I think Evolve is worth the money... pennies on the hour, really.
  6. pahbi
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    This game has everything.

    Action, great graphics, great premise, great sound.

    Sadly it is missing the one thing games absolutely require:

    FUN

    Its really just not a fun game. Left for Dead was and still is a blast. This is just drab.

    And like others mentioned, the DLC really is a pretty obscene cash grab.

    - P
  7. ragnorok69
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    i was really pumped for this game initially until more details came out, once i played it my fears were true, this game is not worth it, the horrible dlc and mmicrotransactions are killing this game and the entire gaming industry. i rememberyou used to unlock new weapons, maps, and skins by playing the game, gave you a reason to keep playing, now you have to buy them all. dont buy thisi was really pumped for this game initially until more details came out, once i played it my fears were true, this game is not worth it, the horrible dlc and mmicrotransactions are killing this game and the entire gaming industry. i rememberyou used to unlock new weapons, maps, and skins by playing the game, gave you a reason to keep playing, now you have to buy them all. dont buy this game, dont support **** practices like this.… Expand
  8. mcleod969
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    Funny how everyone says its too expensive. If its too expensive for you then how could you review it? These are the same tools who will buy a game that came out a year prior just because it has the word remastered attached to it.

    Its a fun game. Each class is different and fun to play which gives it some variety and makes each experience unique. Sometimes the monster want to hide too    Funny how everyone says its too expensive. If its too expensive for you then how could you review it? These are the same tools who will buy a game that came out a year prior just because it has the word remastered attached to it.

    Its a fun game. Each class is different and fun to play which gives it some variety and makes each experience unique. Sometimes the monster want to hide too much and if the trapper sucks the match can drag. It looks nice its fun to play and I haven't even glanced at the dlc so this review is just for the base game.

    8.6    … Expand
  9. mulv81
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    I refuse to support DLC scams like Evolve. I will add 2K Games to the list with EA, Ubisoft and Activision. These companies are on my list of worst video game developers in the world. I refuse to purchase their games. I have hundreds of games to play, none of them from these companies. Thank you Steam!
  10. Malificus
    Feb 14, 2015
    1
    The base score is 1. Pay 15$ more to get "score 3 edition" or 30$ more to get "score 6 edition". Wanna full score experience? Pay me 69.99$ to get "the ultimate score 10 edition" of my review.
  11. TheDahaka
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    A boring pile of overhyped horse crap, that will have its player base die faster than Titanfall. Feel free to throw your money away if you must have this game. Feel free to throw even more away with tye countless micro transaction options it offers.
  12. Cupicouille
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    I'm french, sorry.
    Evolve est un bon jeu pour de moyennes et courtes sessions. Cependant si l'on veut profiter d'un jeu complet il faudra avoir un compte en banque plein à craquer. Ça, 2K, c'est un zéro pointé vu le prix de base du jeu ! Avez-vous prit votre jeu pour un free-to-play en oubliant de le mettre gratuit ?
    Vous vous foutez de la gueule de vos consommateurs, je ne vois pas    I'm french, sorry.
    Evolve est un bon jeu pour de moyennes et courtes sessions. Cependant si l'on veut profiter d'un jeu complet il faudra avoir un compte en banque plein à craquer. Ça, 2K, c'est un zéro pointé vu le prix de base du jeu ! Avez-vous prit votre jeu pour un free-to-play en oubliant de le mettre gratuit ?
    Vous vous foutez de la gueule de vos consommateurs, je ne vois pas pourquoi je ne me foutrais pas de la vôtre.    … Expand
  13. zathaia
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Great game both in regards to graphics and gameplay. It's super fun to play both with your friends and on your own.

    Absolutely worth-your-money game. Most of the low scores this game receives is based on the "Too many microtransactions/DLCs"-argument, which is a bit exaggerated. I would personally rather have the developer release DLCs for me instead of just leaving the game to die    Great game both in regards to graphics and gameplay. It's super fun to play both with your friends and on your own.

    Absolutely worth-your-money game. Most of the low scores this game receives is based on the "Too many microtransactions/DLCs"-argument, which is a bit exaggerated. I would personally rather have the developer release DLCs for me instead of just leaving the game to die after release, even if it will cost me a little.    … Expand
  14. Soupermon
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Great game!

    Ignore the outcry from the people who are saying this game is awful because of DLC and haven't even played the game. I've been playing since day 1 and have had a blast! The 3rd tier of characters that came unlocked from pre-ordering aren't anywhere near game breaking. Turtle Rock has done a great job of balancing the game and nerfing monsters that were too over powered.    Great game!

    Ignore the outcry from the people who are saying this game is awful because of DLC and haven't even played the game.

    I've been playing since day 1 and have had a blast! The 3rd tier of characters that came unlocked from pre-ordering aren't anywhere near game breaking. Turtle Rock has done a great job of balancing the game and nerfing monsters that were too over powered. Honestly, I feel like some of the best characters are the 2nd tier guys who you have to unlock through playing the game.

    All in all, it's a great game. The multiplayer is great! And the solo gameplay is just as fun! The only downside is being paired with people who don't play as a team and constantly try to play hero and get wrecked for going solo.    … Expand
  15. frankie-Z
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    bought it and was treated to $130 worth of DLC not included in the game..
    the game is a DLC scam ..
    gameplay is maybe 5 there's no campaign no real replay after about a day ..
    Just Turtle Rock cashing in on the name they had after making L4D ..
    Scam game is a scam
  16. mancritic
    Feb 14, 2015
    2
    I was super excited for this game to come out so i bought it the day it came out after a few days of playing i realised THEY **** IT UP! They spent so much time trying not to make the monsters op that what happend was 2 OF THE 3 MONSTERS SUCK SO MUCH! The only good being the Wraith.
    Talking about the monsters they also are going to release DLC with new monsters in it as you can expect    I was super excited for this game to come out so i bought it the day it came out after a few days of playing i realised THEY **** IT UP! They spent so much time trying not to make the monsters op that what happend was 2 OF THE 3 MONSTERS SUCK SO MUCH! The only good being the Wraith.
    Talking about the monsters they also are going to release DLC with new monsters in it as you can expect they are going to be SO **** BROKEN THAT THE GAME WON'T BE PLAYABLE! All of the hunters seem balanced except for the medic Claira WICH SHOOTS GRENADES WITH RIDICULOUS AOE THAT HEAL PEOPLE AND YES THIS CAN REVIVE A DOWNED PLAYER! In an interview with the developers i heard him saying the team playtested the game for the past 3 years THEN HOW COME ON DAY 4 YOU HAVE AN 80% LOSS RATE AS MONSTER! THE GAME FEELS WAY TO CLOSED UP IT FEELS LIKE YOU'RE JUST ALWAYS WALKING THROUGH A MAZE WITH THE HUNTERS ALWAYS ON YOUR HEELS ATTACKING SEEMS WAY TO SLOW SO THE HUNTERS RARELY GET HIT IT FEELS LIKE YOU'RE TRYING TO SWAT DOWN 4 **** WASPS WHILE BEING CHAINED TO A WALL. Now for the hunters as the hunter you can pretty much know where the monster is at 24/7 because you move at the speed of sound because Claira keeps throwing speed buffs at you, assault is the main source of damage as you can imagine nothing special ive noticed, support can put a shield wich blocks all damage to wich he just dances around the monster blocking every and all attacks the monster tries to make and if you try and kill the support good luck BECAUSE HE'LL JUST FLY AWAY AND THERES ALMOST NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE MEDIC HEALS THE DAMAGE YOU JUST DID TO HIM WHILE THE TRAPPER JUST THROWS DOWN SPEAR TRAPS EVERYWHER MAKING SURE YOU DON'T MOVE, talking about Trapper it's easily the most boring class in the game all you do is dome it then just spam traps on the floor. And if you somehow manage to down someone don't worry BECAUSE CLAIRA **** WILL JUST SPAM BOMBS AND BRING HIM BACK TO LIVE BECAUSE **** YOU RIGHT?    … Expand
  17. Butyi
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Awesome game.I expected much less, especially because it was very over hype and got it for 29.99 at Christmas but worth it. Surprisingly easy to learn (for me at least) and a bit repetitive but overall it's a good game.I can't stop playing it.

    PS.:ignore all the DLCs and the butt-hurt the DLCs causing.The game is not for everyone but doesn't deserve the hate it got.
  18. Mattacus
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    Hey, Turtle Rock, next time try selling the game all at once for a reasonable sum, or sell it piecemeal through the free-to-play process -- but don't be dicks and try to do both. It's really repugnant and has been the sole reason I have not purchased this game.
  19. Cassdrake
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    Until this game becomes more than a shopping mall for DLC and actually includes some actual content beyond slight variations on the same map and game mode theme, I wont be purchasing any 2k or Turtle Rock games. Their business model would make Bernie Madoff ashamed. All the paid reviews on the critics side are an illustration of what happens when media becomes a paid spokesperson andUntil this game becomes more than a shopping mall for DLC and actually includes some actual content beyond slight variations on the same map and game mode theme, I wont be purchasing any 2k or Turtle Rock games. Their business model would make Bernie Madoff ashamed. All the paid reviews on the critics side are an illustration of what happens when media becomes a paid spokesperson and advertiser for big money interests.

    Even EA and Ubisoft are not anywhere near as arrogant as 2K's CEO when it comes to dealing with their customers. He knows this game has maybe a month worth of life in it before people get bored and that is why they are offering TIME SENSITIVE bonuses that wont be available after 30 days, to ramp up as many sales as possible before they end up having to drop the price to $20 like Titanfall did.    … Expand
  20. iNomNomAwesome
    Feb 14, 2015
    5
    I love multiplayer shooters, and was excited for Evolve, but it's just not fun. When playing as the Hunters, you end up just aimlessly running around forever looking for the monster; it gets boring fast. And to succeed as the Monster, you have to hide from the Hunters for a long time before you're strong enough to fight back, so there ends up just being way to much time playingI love multiplayer shooters, and was excited for Evolve, but it's just not fun. When playing as the Hunters, you end up just aimlessly running around forever looking for the monster; it gets boring fast. And to succeed as the Monster, you have to hide from the Hunters for a long time before you're strong enough to fight back, so there ends up just being way to much time playing hide-and-go-seek. Also, the time between matches is absurdly long.… Expand
  21. Al_Bobo
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    I have played this game nonstop from the day it was released. I played the beta first and I was so impressed that I sold my pre-purchase and bought the best, most expensive pre-purchase package there was. And I'm not regretting it.
    The gameplay is great, both as a hunter and a monster. Teamwork is crucial and you actually have to use your brain. Characters are versatile and change the way    I have played this game nonstop from the day it was released. I played the beta first and I was so impressed that I sold my pre-purchase and bought the best, most expensive pre-purchase package there was. And I'm not regretting it.
    The gameplay is great, both as a hunter and a monster. Teamwork is crucial and you actually have to use your brain. Characters are versatile and change the way the match is played alot. Controls are intuitive. Graphics are gorgeous. Sound design is very, very important part of the game.
    There are some negative issues worth to mention. Character choosing screen and loading combined before the game starts takes minutes. There are plenty of maps, but none of them are really memorable. There are some bugs, but nothing game breaking. And lastly, some things needs to be tweaked and rebalanced, but the game has been out less than a week so I expect things to change soon. Oh, and as the gameplay develops, the need for communication increases. Mic can be very helpful.
    Overall, I love this game. I got what I expected to get and when the DLCs come out, it will just get better. I will be playing this alot. I have played this game 26 hours now and I consider that a multiplayer game has been worth the money, when I play it more than a hundred hours. Shouldn't take too long...    … Expand
  22. Chaeote
    Feb 13, 2015
    8
    FAIR WARNING: This is a first impressions review, I may change it later.

    Also, regarding the DLC implementation... I looked at it, and honestly, it's kinda ... lame and unimportant. The only thing you thing you get RIGHT NOW, is skins. Yes you get access to the 4th and 5th monster upon release... but, that's down the line. I didn't buy into it. The skins are cosmetic only, and if you    FAIR WARNING: This is a first impressions review, I may change it later.

    Also, regarding the DLC implementation... I looked at it, and honestly, it's kinda ... lame and unimportant. The only thing you thing you get RIGHT NOW, is skins. Yes you get access to the 4th and 5th monster upon release... but, that's down the line.

    I didn't buy into it. The skins are cosmetic only, and if you want to pay for those, great. I don't care about em right now.

    As for the access to the 4th and 5th monster.. well, they arent out yet, I don't know how much the game is gonna suck me in, and if I'm dedicated, I'll just pay the extra few bucks to get em when they DO come out.

    Basically, anyone who says anything bad about the DLC is just a moron who cant read. You aren't getting any exclusives that put you at an advantage, you just getting skins and premium access to the new monsters...

    Are they overpriced? Maybe. But, in the long run, it's cosmetic, and if people wanna pay for cosmetic stuff... it's their money.

    NOW, Finally, onto the game.

    1st: I don't even LIKE First-Person Shooters, and I don't have any intention of spending a lot of time playing as the Hunters...

    But the monster gameplay? ****

    The marketing for this game doesnt do it justice. Forget the commercials, just go on youtube as look up gameplay videos.

    I bought it on those alone.

    It looks great (even at medium settings), and it plays great with no framerate drops.

    Only bugs I encountered:

    A bit of texture pop-in when starting a match.. which is disorienting as the monster, since you get a headstart and need to scout your environment very quickly.

    and, the multiplayer servers bugged out once, and wouldn't let us into a new match after the old one finish. However, the deserter penalty for leaving a match at that point was only 60 secs, so not a big problem.

    The only thing, so far, that I would want to see is a seperate queue for guaranteed roles.

    As it is now, you prioritize your roles, such as:

    1. Monster
    2. Trapper
    3. Assault
    4. Support
    5. Medic

    and it'll match you on those roles. It'll try to give you your 1st choice, and if it cant it moves down the line.

    A queue for "I ONLY want to play the monster, and I'm willing to wait until then." would be nice, simply because, like I said, I don't like FPS's, and prefer the 3rd person monster experience.

    In conclusion, a surprise game for me.    … Expand
  23. Verdan
    Feb 13, 2015
    4
    Evolve is game with solid game structure and pretty funny idea. Object is controlled by other players, which is something that games have lacked for a long time.

    What got me off was the fact that i got into beta only to advertise the game. "play this game for a weekend as our beta tester". Also does not help that this game contains virus known as "RELEASE GAME WITH DLC". I don't    Evolve is game with solid game structure and pretty funny idea. Object is controlled by other players, which is something that games have lacked for a long time.

    What got me off was the fact that i got into beta only to advertise the game. "play this game for a weekend as our beta tester". Also does not help that this game contains virus known as "RELEASE GAME WITH DLC".

    I don't recommend buying this game, since the price tag is so massive. Provided with the current content this game should be an free to play.    … Expand
  24. kraenk
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    These user reviews are the proof what is wrong with metacritic and how it is abused these days. All these haters hating on a great game just because they have a different opinion is just incredibly awkward, even if the game delivers on almost all fronts.
  25. moonjo
    Feb 13, 2015
    5
    S H A L L O W. This game doesn't offer enough to justify its $60 price tag. It's fun but gets old/repetitive pretty rapidly.
    It's multiplayer vs only game. This is basically L4D deathmatch with souped up tank vs survivors with gimmicks (evolve!).
    There are mods for L4D that more or less simulate this gameplay. Go ahead and try that if you're on the fence. Would've better at half the    S H A L L O W. This game doesn't offer enough to justify its $60 price tag. It's fun but gets old/repetitive pretty rapidly.
    It's multiplayer vs only game. This is basically L4D deathmatch with souped up tank vs survivors with gimmicks (evolve!).
    There are mods for L4D that more or less simulate this gameplay. Go ahead and try that if you're on the fence.
    Would've better at half the price.
    tl:dr - Wait for sale.    … Expand
  26. ANTI-
    Feb 13, 2015
    6
    Fantastic, innovative gameplay, but a buggy mess. Crap matchmaking. Grindy progression system that at times is more of a chore then satisfying. The DLC debacle does not bother me, but a lot of people are very much against it. Game would be an easy 9/10 were it not so broken, but as of now the high levels of frustration outweighs the enjoyable competitive aspect.
  27. beladrim
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    While turtle rocks view on DLC is just one of the **** things I have ever seen, I have to give them credit for making a GOOD coop game.

    - Maps are varied and fun with various hazards - Classes feel very different and are important. Essential for a coop game - Lots of fun if you play with friends - No bugs so far and runs rather well My real rating is a 7/10 considering the ****    While turtle rocks view on DLC is just one of the **** things I have ever seen, I have to give them credit for making a GOOD coop game.

    - Maps are varied and fun with various hazards
    - Classes feel very different and are important. Essential for a coop game
    - Lots of fun if you play with friends
    - No bugs so far and runs rather well

    My real rating is a 7/10 considering the **** DLC practice and perhaps the lack of one or two more game mods.

    But I am giving it a 10 a meta to compensate all the troll zero's. The game IS well made and it is fun coop regardless of the DLC debacle.    … Expand
  28. scubanty
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Evolve is a very addicting game with top notch graphics and endless amounts of fun. With the tutorial this game is very easy to learn the controls with. I like being the hunters because I like to work as a team with others. This is one of my favorite games I have played.
    Seeing the monster evolve over the course of the game is great.
  29. Igorgora
    Feb 13, 2015
    2
    I can sum up this game in 3 freaking words :

    1. Boring 2. Repetitive 3. DLC and an extra 3 words : Not Worth It ! And if you are still unconvinced and willing to risk, then be my guest and help the devs buy another Porsche. In the end you will get bored in 2 hours . I mean totally bored, willing to puke bored of it. But you will force yourself to play for 20 hours so you can    I can sum up this game in 3 freaking words :

    1. Boring
    2. Repetitive
    3. DLC

    and an extra 3 words : Not Worth It !

    And if you are still unconvinced and willing to risk, then be my guest and help the devs buy another Porsche. In the end you will get bored in 2 hours . I mean totally bored, willing to puke bored of it. But you will force yourself to play for 20 hours so you can feel a bit better about yourself for paying 50$ for a FREE 2 PLAY game.    … Expand
  30. PAA1
    Feb 13, 2015
    6
    Ok, here is the deal i got the copy of the game by today.
    Over here in India it costs INRs. 1000, which brings to roughly US $ 16.06 (probably a way less than what you guys end up paying)
    Yet, reviewing the User Reviews (and not considering the critic reviews), I think overall the game was not worth buying at all. However, being honest can anyone share that is it really worth buying    Ok, here is the deal i got the copy of the game by today.
    Over here in India it costs INRs. 1000, which brings to roughly US $ 16.06 (probably a way less than what you guys end up paying)

    Yet, reviewing the User Reviews (and not considering the critic reviews), I think overall the game was not worth buying at all.

    However, being honest can anyone share that is it really worth buying at US$ 16.06?

    P.S.: For PS4 Version the price is the same as US, US$ 60 (INR 3600)    … Expand
  31. DanielCorfour
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    I'm going to be honest. I haven't played the game. Like not even the Beta. But I'm still going to give it a score of 0, because of it's day-one DLCs. All the DLC-s combined cost 130$.... Got that?!

    One-hundred-and-thirty. Plus a base game of 60$. Even if the base game was the best and biggest game ever, it still would be unacceptable(by the by, according to some, it isn't. It's    I'm going to be honest. I haven't played the game. Like not even the Beta. But I'm still going to give it a score of 0, because of it's day-one DLCs. All the DLC-s combined cost 130$.... Got that?!

    One-hundred-and-thirty. Plus a base game of 60$. Even if the base game was the best and biggest game ever, it still would be unacceptable(by the by, according to some, it isn't. It's acceptable, but not that great)    … Expand
  32. shyy
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    if u bought the game in preorder its so much worth these 50€ because you get free dlc (15€) and free l4d 1 copy for steam(14€) IT is 21€ for game. I think haters should wait till price falls and first buy the game, then play it for like 4 to 5 hours and then **** review it ;)
  33. Noshar
    Feb 12, 2015
    3
    I really want to give this game a good review. I really do, but I cant. 136$ worth of day one DLC on top of a $59.99 is unforgivable. No matter how good the game play is, shady business practices will always earn games poor reviews from me. If TRS decides to do something about the horrendous out of control DLC in this game I will revise this review.

    Bottom line: Fine example of a good    I really want to give this game a good review. I really do, but I cant. 136$ worth of day one DLC on top of a $59.99 is unforgivable. No matter how good the game play is, shady business practices will always earn games poor reviews from me. If TRS decides to do something about the horrendous out of control DLC in this game I will revise this review.

    Bottom line: Fine example of a good game being destroyed by greedy publishers. If you can get the game for under 30 dollars or as a game of the year edition with all the DLC included for 59.99 it might be worth it. Is it worth it right now? No way, I would rather plunge a screwdriver into both of my eyes and then rub them against sand paper than buy the game in it's overpriced condition.    … Expand
  34. TheHomophobe
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    This game is a scam, avoid it like the plague. They have day one dlc that should be included with the game and it isn't even that good from what I've heard.
  35. RaceyLawlins
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    This is my first review, and I signed up just to defend this game. It's stupidly fun and addictive, so don't believe all the butthurt DLC haters. I agree it's not the friendliest marketing strategy, but the gameplay is so well thought out and balanced that I honestly don't care.
  36. gebb60
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    I will give this game a 9 its good but it needs some work like more game types and people who give this game a 0-4 come on the game just came out give it time
  37. Applecrow
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    -Boring-ass Hiking simulator. I landed and the monster wasn't even there to fight. Probably a bug. I swear even some of the wildlife wasn't even armed and would just run from a fight.
    -Day 1 DLC is ruining the industry. The fact that TRS didn't lay off its art department to save money and has the audacity to charge the standard price for their game at launch is just astounding in today's    -Boring-ass Hiking simulator. I landed and the monster wasn't even there to fight. Probably a bug. I swear even some of the wildlife wasn't even armed and would just run from a fight.
    -Day 1 DLC is ruining the industry. The fact that TRS didn't lay off its art department to save money and has the audacity to charge the standard price for their game at launch is just astounding in today's gaming economy.
    -Multiple package deals are too hard to understand for people who refuse to read them and assume they come with everything.
    -DLC skins did not make me feel OP enough, even though I bought them all. My wallet feels violated by these shady business practices.
    -Not enough content in the single hunter skin packs.
    -Toxic community where the other players only used chat to tell me how to play the game and called out they could see the monster when the monster was clearly no where to be seen.
    -Tutorial lied, the tracks never lead to the monster.
    -Plants are OP. I kept mashing 'E' but couldn't break out. A teammate finally caught up with me enough to kill it. It died in one hit so obviously I was about to break out.
    -Monster is too hard to solo. I'm going back to CoD where at least the boss fights are done with QTE.
    -Other players are too slow, and won't heal themselves. They kept asking me to heal them just because I was smart enough to play a medic. One even demanded I come and help him up and whined about strikes. I told him "3 strikes you out noob". I think he ragequit after that, definite noob move. No loss, he wasn't even trying to DPS he just kept throwing out this stupid blue dome.
    -Fairly certain killshot and KDR reporting is broken. The other hunters didn't congratulate me for getting the killshot. I certainly didn't get any XP for it.

    Kidding aside, I love the game. It feels like a lot of people just want to hate on it because they heard DLC and went rabid, and never bothered to check facts. Neither did any of the gaming news sites, who probably loved all the clickbait the DLC controversy caused.

    Is it for everyone? no. I'm sure 80% of the people who found it 'boring' wanted something that was guns blazing from the tutorial on.    … Expand
  38. Ubir
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Was looking forward to trying this game out, however it wont run on my GTX860m so i guess i wont be testing it after all. My laptop runs Dying Light on Medium/high smoothly but I guess this game is too advanced. A shame they cant make games anymore, guess i will join the console scrubs from now on.
  39. Yegwen
    Feb 12, 2015
    4
    Regret the purchase. Hell of an expensive game for something that so blantantly lacks content. Fun to play, and with good unique mechanics but its an overpriced and overhyped piece of software.
  40. YroPro
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game, unfortunately there's a ridiculous amount of misinformation on the game. Anyways, very solid gameplay, amazing graphics, and an immense amount of depth and strategy due to the PVP nature of the game.
  41. Gravox
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I have been playing games for approximately 35 years and I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what makes for a good game. Really good games are actually few and far between.

    In the last few days I have had more fun with Evolve that I have had with any other game in the last 10 years. It really is two games in one. You can play as a monster, solo, starting off rather weak, and    I have been playing games for approximately 35 years and I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what makes for a good game. Really good games are actually few and far between.

    In the last few days I have had more fun with Evolve that I have had with any other game in the last 10 years. It really is two games in one. You can play as a monster, solo, starting off rather weak, and by carefully navigating the maps, eating wildlife and avoiding the hunters you can grow into this tremendously strong beast that can smash your opponents - this is endlessly satisfying. Or you can join a team of four strongly typed hunters whose job is to hunt the monster down and take it out before it gets too strong.

    Unfortunately for Evolve, just like other "AAA" releases it seems in recent memory, there is some reason that "the people" are jumping on the negativity bandwagon, and in Evolves case the gripe mainly appears to be DLC and pricing.

    To me the pricing for new monsters and hunters does not seem too bad given that any new maps are going to be released for free. This means you are actually paying for a new character and part funding of the new map development - I much prefer this approach to DLC as it does not split the community - if you choose not to buy DLC but you still get new maps for free. The skins are plentiful and pricey but I keep telling myself I don't need them........

    Anyway, I would totally recommend this game if you enjoy first person shooters. And if you do try it, give it a good go - many of us are so used to the military shooter that they are easy to pick up but Evolve is something very different. You will need new skills to hunt or be hunted and once you have it down it is extremely, extremely fun.    … Expand
  42. Shock4ndAwe
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    To conduct this review properly we need to go through a little bit of disambiguation: First and foremost, you need not purchase anything other than the base game to currently enjoy Evolve to it's fullest. A lot of reviewers have been incorrectly stating that without buying the Deluxe or PC Monster Race editions you are essentially locked behind a pay-wall. That is completely false. AllTo conduct this review properly we need to go through a little bit of disambiguation: First and foremost, you need not purchase anything other than the base game to currently enjoy Evolve to it's fullest. A lot of reviewers have been incorrectly stating that without buying the Deluxe or PC Monster Race editions you are essentially locked behind a pay-wall. That is completely false. All twelve hunters and three monsters are available in the base game so long as you are skilled enough to unlock them.

    Second, the only DLC that is currently available for Evolve are Monster and Hunter skins. The same exact thing that is sold in almost every game that allows you to customize your character. Also, the skins do nothing but alter certain portions of your character. They do absolutely nothing else. So, really, there is no meaningful day one DLC. Certainly nothing as nefarious as Ubisoft's attempt to split the game depending on who you preordered from.

    With that out of way lets get into the actual review of the game:

    Evolve is a multiplayer, action/FPS hybrid. You play either as a ghastly Monster trying to survive as hunters track you, or a colorful assortment of hunters trying to put the boot down on some ugly critter. You will get the most bang for your buck by playing with friends and diving into the multiplayer portions, though there are solo modes in which you can practice playing as the Monster or the hunters.

    Evolve shines with it's frenetic multiplayer action. Fights are generally fast paced, but this isn't your typical arena shooter. The monster can---and will---try and trick you. Games can last anywhere from a few minutes, to thirty, depending on the skill of the Monster and the players you're grouped with. The flagship mode Hunt is probably where you'll spend most of your time. Your objective is simple: If you're the Hunter, find the Monster and eliminate him...or survive until the time runs out. If you're the Monster, your objective is normally to destroy the power generator, though I find it much more delightful to turn the tables on my would-be hunters and turn them into oddly shaped blood sprays on the wall.

    A headset is a MUST, and if you don't believe me, try getting eaten by a plant---or being grabbed by one of Shear's nasty non-Monster critters---and having your entire team run away because they couldn't hear your character's death warble. You simply will NOT be effective when trying to communicate by using text chat. Games are won and lost by the communication of the people playing them. If you're not comfortable using a microphone, THIS GAME IS NOT FOR YOU. You're doing a huge disservice to your teammates by being incommunicado.

    Game performance is excellent: You don't need a monstrous(pun intended) rig to play this game, though every little bit certainly helps.

    There are a few bugs which I'd be remiss by not mentioning, however. The cursor can sometimes be visible when playing a game. Spamming the Steam overlay sometimes gets rid of it, as does deactivating it in the Steam settings entirely. Bucket's UAV drone controls are still as bad as they were in the beta, though I'm unsure whether this is a bug or by design. Certain character actions can bug out and show as not working when, in fact, they are. For instance, Hyde's flamethrower animation sometimes doesn't enable, even though he is in fact spraying flames.

    Matchmaking, for the most part, works flawlessly. A few games you might be chosen as the Monster even if you're in a party with friends. When that happens just cackle gleefully into the microphone as you eviscerate them and gulp down their corpses.

    Is this game for you? Ultimately you are the deciding factor when purchasing a game. Do you like multiplayer games where you MUST work as a team to win? Do you like being outnumbered, outgunned and on the run as you try and turn the tables on the people hunting you?

    Despite the minor issues listed above, this game truly is fantastic. It combines a novel idea with fantastic, synergistic gameplay in a way that hasn't been done before. Don't let the reviews of petulant children, who are often misinformed about the title they are bashing, dissuade you from playing a game where you DON'T need any of the offered DLC to enjoy it.    … Expand
  43. Rifter
    Feb 12, 2015
    8
    If a review is based on the "Day 1 DLC" disregard it. Seriously. They are not reviewing the game.

    The game is entertaining. Solo works. Sure, there are AI glitches. It's going to happen in these complex worlds. It is a good way to get a feeling for the characters and learn to play them without screwing a live team over. This game is all about team work. You WILL loose with bad    If a review is based on the "Day 1 DLC" disregard it. Seriously. They are not reviewing the game.

    The game is entertaining. Solo works. Sure, there are AI glitches. It's going to happen in these complex worlds. It is a good way to get a feeling for the characters and learn to play them without screwing a live team over. This game is all about team work. You WILL loose with bad team work (as the hunters).

    I'd recommend playing monsters if you are lone-wolfing it, or hunters if you are playing with others. This game gets the sense of scale spot on. You feel like a little, squishy human when on the ground. In the world you are on, you are really at the bottom of the food chain. You are the soft, tasty morsels that the rest of the creatures eat to get big and strong.

    The monster on the other hand, feels massive. They are huge, they beat the crap out of the other creatures in the world, and then eat them to become more powerful. You ARE the top of the food chain.

    The game gives you that sense of power and size very well.

    The hunters and monsters are all distinct, but at the same time feel pretty balanced. An asymmetric game is NOT easy. That is why most MP games have the same units, or similar on both sides.

    Is there DLC? Yes. Right now, it is JUST skins. Nothing else. Maps, they say, will be released to all, so the player base won't splinter. Later, you can add more hunters and monsters. As long as items remain balanced, there is no NEED to purchase. Just optional.

    I find the number and diversity of the maps to work. Each map plays differently, and they are LARGE.

    Ultimately, this is a very good multiplayer, FPS game. I'd recommend it. Heck, I have recommended it to a few friends who have purchased it.    … Expand
  44. TarkusBlack
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    You pay the large price for the rite to unlock the DLC. You don't even get what you pay for right out of the box. Day 1 DLC is disgusting practice. Fortunately I was able to get a refund.
  45. drgndrums
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    This has been the first shooter in years that I felt was worth the asking price. I have 25 hours of play in, and have barely scratched the surface of my time with it. I've paid more for less. There are basically two games here, one for solo play and one for team play. Playing as the monster has been one of my favorite competitive gaming experiences. As a Hunter, your best times will comeThis has been the first shooter in years that I felt was worth the asking price. I have 25 hours of play in, and have barely scratched the surface of my time with it. I've paid more for less. There are basically two games here, one for solo play and one for team play. Playing as the monster has been one of my favorite competitive gaming experiences. As a Hunter, your best times will come from gaming with friends. The AI is, however, improved from the bots in Left 4 Dead. I used solo play to complete all the character unlocks and enjoyed the experience, but it pales in comparison to online play. There is a wealth of depth to the gameplay and each game feels unique and gets the adrenaline going. Expect a slight learning curve. Try not to blame game balance or other players when you lose (especially as monster). Appreciate that another play may be better than you. Enjoy a game that encourages you to get better and be smarter. Buying the base game now will in no way affect your gameplay experience and you will not be missing out on any launch content (honestly the cosmetic dlc isn't even that appealing).

    Again, the microtransaction page has no influence on the gameplay and is strictly cosmetic, probably forced onto a good developer by their source of financial backing. New Hunters and Monsters, which are substantial pieces of new gameplay, will cost money as they should. All new maps will be released for free. The price tag may be set higher than some would like in anticipation of the inevitable Steam sales. The community backlash to this stuff is beyond me, and is coming largely, I think, from misinformation. There is NO Day One content based DLC. The crusade to punish an industry that is trying to keep the base price of AAA games at its current rate, as cost of development is ever increasing and the valuation of games is plummeting as a result of Steam sales and App stores, by monetizing cosmetic customization from those who wish to purchase it, will ultimately be self destructive. We want a certain caliber of game but don't wish to pay for it. When a model is created that keeps the majority from having to pay more, we shouldn't be protesting. I hope, over time, the strong gameplay will have friends recruiting friends and eventually this toxic reaction will dissipate.

    I eagerly look forward to purchasing the new content as it's released and dream of this game developing a huge roster of characters and monsters. I would much rather see that happen than be forced to drop another $60 on Evolve 2 in the next year or two.    … Expand
  46. Raverbasher
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    The DLC on release they've added to this is insulting and cold bloodedly corporate. It's a shame to see 2K go the way of EA. Last time I buy one of 2Ks products too. Corporate *****.
  47. Rasa
    Feb 12, 2015
    4
    Firstly let's get one thing straight. Evolve is a true AAA title and the most innovative shooter in several years. It's addictive as crack and as replayable as any MOBA, if you like competitive games - go for it. It's worth every buck of its price.
    Now, the details. People are **** in reviews about day-1 dlcs. Well they are plain wrong: there is NO day-1 dlc, there are a few cosmetic    Firstly let's get one thing straight. Evolve is a true AAA title and the most innovative shooter in several years. It's addictive as crack and as replayable as any MOBA, if you like competitive games - go for it. It's worth every buck of its price.
    Now, the details. People are **** in reviews about day-1 dlcs. Well they are plain wrong: there is NO day-1 dlc, there are a few cosmetic items (skins), and the default skins look gorgeous enough that you should feel no urge to buy anything, unless you're a hipster. These items actually cost less than any cosmetic in DOTA or LOL. 4-th hunter and monster tiers are indeed not in the game and a dlc, but guess what? They're not done yet! There is *no* dlc for gameplay content at this moment (there may be preorders for later such content).
    While your enjoyment of the game surely will depend on team composition, like in any multiplayer game, the matches are fast and action-packed enough that you will never feel frustrated if you team sucks. Matches are limited by 20 minutes, most of them end within 10 minutes. Hell, I often end the match in 6 minutes! So you should never experience that excruciating DOTA-style rage against your teammates. If they suck, then you will just quickly loose and find another team. I almost always play solo and I find it pretty enjoyable, especially if everyone can use a mic.
    Most maps are actually larger than in L4D2. They are not a maze like in L4D2 but an open space with obstacles, thus you can run around them much faster, but there is still plenty of space to hide and seek. Hell, sometimes playing as a hunter I feel like there is *too much* space! A good monster can easily hide indefinitely and it takes an equally good hunter to find it. So people asking for larger maps don't know what they're asking for. There are also more than a dozen maps and several game modes. Together with different gameplay tactics you can easily spend a hundred of hours into this game before it will truly feel repetitive. But hey, people spend thousands of hours on CS with just a handful of most played maps and same gameplay, on TF2 or on DOTA (which have *one* map). It's about the depth of game, not the quantity of its maps.
    The bad thing about Evolve is that it requires a fairly modern PC. I have a 3-year old rig which is above the minimum, but below the required specs, and I sometimes experience framerate drops and occasionally game-breaking stutter even on low settings. So you need either a recommended level PC or some strong nerves to play it.    … Expand
  48. Shumongous
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I really enjoy playing as the monster and trying to level up as quickly as possible. The suspense of the hunters maybe being near by as you evolve is also very intense. Lastly, the battles once you are completely leveled up are so insane I almost doodoo my pants.
  49. Avman32107
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    This game is a complete blast! There is a bit of a learning curve as it it a strategy game in the first person perspective (as Hunter) or 3rd person (as Monster). It is not a typical Rambo style run and gun FPS.
    Hunters must communicate and work as a team. Utilizing their current characters strengths to cover their teammates weaknesses. Monsters must use stealth and hit and run tactics    This game is a complete blast! There is a bit of a learning curve as it it a strategy game in the first person perspective (as Hunter) or 3rd person (as Monster). It is not a typical Rambo style run and gun FPS.
    Hunters must communicate and work as a team. Utilizing their current characters strengths to cover their teammates weaknesses. Monsters must use stealth and hit and run tactics as they see fit. Bring the fight to the Hunters where and when you want it, and on your terms.

    Most of the negative reviews are not a fault of the game. They are the confusion of the customer not knowing how to read, or how to play a strategy game vs a COD style arena shooter.

    Also don't worry about getting the DLC. Just get the base game. You won't miss out on any game types, maps or fun! This game differs from COD and Battlefield, and most other games with DLC that end up dividing the user base. Wait for the Monster add on, or Hunter add on to go on sale. No point in getting them now as they are not even out yet.    … Expand
  50. ProReview
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Running simulator 2015.
    DLC Scam simulator 2015
    Terrible port simulator 2015
    Unbalanced simulator 2015
    Keep your money simulator 2015

    This is the prime exemple of a terrible game design from start to finish. Stay away from this garbage.
  51. genericboy77
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Worst DLC Strategy ever! Game is fun but then they decided to slap the hands that feed them. Pay $100 and you get the full game!. If they wanted to charge for the large assortment of skins like this, then it should have been a freemium game.
  52. Goghor
    Feb 12, 2015
    3
    To much money for this game and for DLC !!!!! It's fun few hours, but honestly, i can't recommend it at this price. ok, the graphics are awesome but the price too ! It's a trap, RUUUN away !
  53. Vampyre
    Feb 12, 2015
    5
    Ignoring the DLC issues, the game is a bit buggy, and suffers from all the normal multi-only issues with bad teammates. Hunter AI is worthless, so if you can't get a full team, forget it, and matchmaking is so bad that you either need to make your own team of 4 or give up on teams all together and go it alone. You spend more time waiting on loading and matchmaking (and rematchmakingIgnoring the DLC issues, the game is a bit buggy, and suffers from all the normal multi-only issues with bad teammates. Hunter AI is worthless, so if you can't get a full team, forget it, and matchmaking is so bad that you either need to make your own team of 4 or give up on teams all together and go it alone. You spend more time waiting on loading and matchmaking (and rematchmaking anytime a slight change occurs) than playing, and despite what the developer says, it completely ignores your preferences for the most part.

    It's a decent game, but not worth $60. This game will be dead in a month.    … Expand
  54. infantrybeaver
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    a good game locked behind 100 dollars of dlc with an already base price of 60 dollars its frankly pityful that they decided to put a good game into a basically free to play format but still make you pay up front, it had the potential to be good
  55. citizen-ychoux
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Product: 3/10
    extremely repetitive and really unbalanced. Beautiful, yes, but not fun passed 4 hours max. 10 games, you've done it all.

    Marketing: -3/10
    Day 1 DLC, just NO! All DLCs cost more than the game itself. This is unacceptable. Period.
  56. Skyrar
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    0, because you don't even get the full game if you pay the full price. This game costs 60$+ there are dlc in worth of 130$, which are not part of the season pass!. Then there is a season pass in worth of 20$ and you get a extra monster if you preordered the game and didnt wait for a price drop. So you have to pay over 200$ to get the full game. This game symbolizies everything what is0, because you don't even get the full game if you pay the full price. This game costs 60$+ there are dlc in worth of 130$, which are not part of the season pass!. Then there is a season pass in worth of 20$ and you get a extra monster if you preordered the game and didnt wait for a price drop. So you have to pay over 200$ to get the full game. This game symbolizies everything what is wrong with the gaming industry in 2015. If you support such pratices you are part of the problem, why the gaming industry is dominated by greed and rip-off.… Expand
  57. Bloodish
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Don't listen to the haters.

    It plays beautifully, looks gorgeous and offers a lot of variety right off the bat, since there's 12 very individual hunters and 3 equally individual monsters. You won't know what you're pitted against until the game begins, so people mix up their class/monster choices quite a lot, since it's impossible to know what you're up against. I, myself, did get    Don't listen to the haters.

    It plays beautifully, looks gorgeous and offers a lot of variety right off the bat, since there's 12 very individual hunters and 3 equally individual monsters. You won't know what you're pitted against until the game begins, so people mix up their class/monster choices quite a lot, since it's impossible to know what you're up against.

    I, myself, did get pretty annoyed by the skin store with micro transactions. But that was until i realised I actually liked the original skins more, and elite skins for hunter weapons are still the coolest of them all, so I decided to let that slide, even though I still think it should've been unlockable content.

    But the game is truly a lot of fun, especially when playing with friends. And if your friends are offline, you can always pick monster against a bunch of strangers, and that's really intense. You will be extremely paranoid, since the hunters are desperately searching for you before you stage up. And with good reason, For once you reach stage 2, you already become an extremely powerful beast, and if you reach stage 3, then it'll take a pretty coordinated team of hunters to take you down. And let's face it. It feels pretty good to wipe out an entire team by yourself. You are the monster. You are the epic boss fight they talk about the next day.

    And when playing hunters with friends, this game has really rekindled my long lost love called cooperative gameplay. In a lot of recent games I've played with my friends, I felt liked something was missing. We were playing together, we were winning and losing together. But we weren't all that dependant on each other. In this game, everyone needs to play their part, and communication is key. It's been a long time since I've played a game with my friends that was so dependant on good communication and tactics, and I absolutely love it.

    So don't listen to the haters. If you and perhaps your friends think that this game looks interesting, then go for it. I, and all of my 8 friends who bought the game definitely recommend it.

    (Just make sure to buy the game from another place than steam. I get why people may complain about the price if they buy it from there, but that's their own fault for not knowing how and where to spend their money.)

    Happy hunting for those of you I will encounter online!    … Expand
  58. pascher24
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    The in game shop (just like one of a free to play title) is a bad joke for a full price title and the "exclusive pre order monster" will be buyable for 15€...
    What a ripoff
  59. jarederick
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    The game costs way too much for what is offered. 2K killed this one, and I choose not to support ridiculously priced DLC. I hope you choose not to stand for overpriced madness that is killing games these days.
  60. Newts
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    the content offered is not even close to what you should be getting for that price tag
    its a trap
    a $60-$120 trap

    3/10 for how many people its caught
  61. Eswin17
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    This game is what I hoped it would be. A fun, engaging, progressive co-op / competitive multiplayer game. There is a lot of negativity around the DLC, which is expensive when totaled up, but will add necessary replayability to the game over the course of the next 2-3 years. However, the base game's content is easily worth the $60 entry fee, and no DLC is pay-to-win. In fact, all new mapsThis game is what I hoped it would be. A fun, engaging, progressive co-op / competitive multiplayer game. There is a lot of negativity around the DLC, which is expensive when totaled up, but will add necessary replayability to the game over the course of the next 2-3 years. However, the base game's content is easily worth the $60 entry fee, and no DLC is pay-to-win. In fact, all new maps and game modes are announced to be free - only new Hunters, Monsters, and skins will cost more. And only if you want to play as them, you can play with them or against them for free.

    The game itself has launched smoothly. Very few bugs, and all matchmaking issues in beta have been ironed out. I enjoy playing as both Hunter and Monster, and the variation between each round is immense, and is what makes the game enjoyable. I highly recommend it, whether or not someone plans on paying for any DLC.    … Expand
  62. soccerslam31
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Ever played games and wondered what it is like to be that huge hulking boss with multiple stages and takes a finely tuned strategy and skill to take down? EVOLVE finally gives players the opportunity to not only play as the human heroes trying to save humanity by killing that disgusting monster but the chance to FINALLY be the bad guy, and OH DOES IT FEEL GOOD! EVOLVE is a game that madeEver played games and wondered what it is like to be that huge hulking boss with multiple stages and takes a finely tuned strategy and skill to take down? EVOLVE finally gives players the opportunity to not only play as the human heroes trying to save humanity by killing that disgusting monster but the chance to FINALLY be the bad guy, and OH DOES IT FEEL GOOD! EVOLVE is a game that made large promises and did nothing but fulfill them. Chasing down the monster and working together with a team of four unique hunters that have synergy in hugely varying ways is fun and exciting. While playing as the monster is a completely different and unique experience ranging from paranoia and fear of being caught early at stage 1 to evolving to stage 3 and feeling like a god raining down rock and electricity on unsuspecting humans, and its FUN the whole time.

    The complaints about pricing are based on the grounds of a traditional game but evolve not falling into the traditional game category is what makes it so beautiful. No hold your hand story is present here but through the conversation pieces and short, and cool cut scenes the setting of Shear and the hunters role their is fleshed out. The hunters personalities are as varied as their skill sets with all of them having varying reasons for their being in this elite team of hunters.

    The three available monsters are hugely different with each one playing completely different. The first available monster is the Goliath who is all about jumping in and pummeling as many humans as possible and then getting out fast. By playing this monster the Kraken can be unlocked, which is my personal favorite of the three. This monster floats above the battlefield dishing out electric shocks aplenty with its skill set but once it is pinned down it is relatively weak. Finally the wraith is unlocked which playing against its toolbox of tricky escapes and stealthy tactics makes this monster extremely difficult to pin down and deal with but with its weak armor is the easiest to weaken early and throughout the game.

    for $60 dollars this game is going to keep me busy for a long time and I know for me and the rest of the hunters and monsters out their it was well worth dishing out the cash to learn all these new characters and master killing a monster, or FINALLY playing as that unstoppable boss and shredding four poor human players.    … Expand
  63. TommyTanker
    Feb 11, 2015
    5
    Is it not about time that Developers and/or publishers put all that Marketing and Advertising money into game development INSTEAD of misleading consumers with hype?
  64. Kelphy
    Feb 11, 2015
    4
    A game that was hyped up to be the new PVP game where four players takes on the player controlled monster. A great idea, however only a good game for a few of your friends very briefly to play for fun, that is all it is.

    Perhaps this game requires some evolving of its own.
  65. Krajnak82
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    This game is a very fun TEAM oriented experience. If you play as a team it can be really awesome and rewarding to play. However, if you decide to be a 80's action star, then you are going to die and screw your other hunters over. This game is not perfect but it is an awesome multiplayer experience that i highly recommend to players looking for a team base game unlike COD.
  66. Quazil
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    A metascore of 79 on this lame-duck means metascores are for sale.

    Cool concept on paper. Happy to see a game trying something new. It just didn't work and the price-tag is outrageous for the content of the game. The game is boring. You run around a somewhat small map, trap the monster and kill it. Or if your team sucks it takes *forever* for the monster to level up and smash the    A metascore of 79 on this lame-duck means metascores are for sale.

    Cool concept on paper. Happy to see a game trying something new.
    It just didn't work and the price-tag is outrageous for the content of the game.

    The game is boring. You run around a somewhat small map, trap the monster and kill it.
    Or if your team sucks it takes *forever* for the monster to level up and smash the radio-tower/power-plant and game over.
    That's it.    … Expand
  67. Episigma
    Feb 11, 2015
    4
    Honestly, it was against my better judgement to even get the game at $60. I have played the game at Pre-Alpha, Alpha, and Beta and I really haven't seen much growth in the game from any point to release. The game seems to be a DLC cash cow that they are trying to milk dry.

    The Graphics are awesome. The Audio is awesome. But the game play just is not there. The game is too small in    Honestly, it was against my better judgement to even get the game at $60. I have played the game at Pre-Alpha, Alpha, and Beta and I really haven't seen much growth in the game from any point to release. The game seems to be a DLC cash cow that they are trying to milk dry.

    The Graphics are awesome.
    The Audio is awesome.
    But the game play just is not there.
    The game is too small in terms of content for $60, it is much closer to a $30 or $40 game.
    The Day-One DLC is also unacceptable.    … Expand
  68. upol94
    Feb 11, 2015
    1
    This game is a DLC simulator. If you have too much money, please support indie developer, Please do not buy this game and support the greedy game developer.
  69. Kingbung
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Evolve is a very fun game. The whole premise of a 4 person team against a monster is a welcome breath of fresh air for the multiplayer fps genre. I was bored with playing all the call of duties and battlefields out there. Although the initial learning curve is a bit harsh especially as the monster it is an extremely fun game. Making yu actually talk with the people in your game to work asEvolve is a very fun game. The whole premise of a 4 person team against a monster is a welcome breath of fresh air for the multiplayer fps genre. I was bored with playing all the call of duties and battlefields out there. Although the initial learning curve is a bit harsh especially as the monster it is an extremely fun game. Making yu actually talk with the people in your game to work as a team is vital and fun. The graphics are cool although the animals and killer plants blend in with the back ground a little too well at times and most of the maps look alot alike. The games runs excellent on ps4. With the whole progress system i feel like there's definitely alot to do. Most of the dlcs are just skins so who really cares. Peace out… Expand
  70. jedi5diah
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    shame on those who gave 0, is an obvious trolling/spamming.

    lets put the big elephant aside first, i bought this game knowing what exactly i'm getting, an arena game. i don't care about the dlcs as long there's no pay to win model, i'm cool with dlc, they explicitly tells you what contents you are getting on evolvethegame website. FYI future maps n modes are free back to the game    shame on those who gave 0, is an obvious trolling/spamming.

    lets put the big elephant aside first, i bought this game knowing what exactly i'm getting, an arena game. i don't care about the dlcs as long there's no pay to win model, i'm cool with dlc, they explicitly tells you what contents you are getting on evolvethegame website. FYI future maps n modes are free

    back to the game

    there's no reason to fault this game on for being like some other games, which games does not take forms and shapes of existing games? To me this is a fresh take an interesting idea which i have doubts of my own that it will not hold your interest for long also for being straight-out repetitive.

    the good

    Monsters
    Evolve! the monster mechanic is simple and intuitive, i just like the simple hunt n eat and evolve concept. it has its learning curve and its really not for everyone as the pressure to survive and evolve is sky high the moment you start. the tutorials are the best tips and i can tell you no other games explains the game to you for success like evolve does. when i got the combo right when caught in the frantic assault from the hunters, i managed to swipe the hunters at lv1. after unlocking the second monster kragen and using it was an entire new experience, needing to understand and play to your monsters strength.

    Hunters
    i have yet to unlock the second tier and i'm already excited on the prospect of using them, simple straight forward skills and rewards you when the combo is right, ambushing circling monster is really satisfying. Very distinctive combat role (so what its like team fortress?) which many players are getting the hang of it online which the experience from day 1 to 2 is really encouraging. i'm quite pleasantly surprised to know that there are 12 characters on default as i was expecting a rip off of just 4 and others as paid dlcs.

    VFX
    fantastic sound effects, booming sound on my steel series, i have no problem with the soundtrack which a review mention was stale, guess i'm overwhelmed by the intense battles and escapes going on to notice. graphics wise are good but nothing spectacular, its an average next gen looking game.

    Gameplay
    playing to your role is essential, loving it, nothing is overpowered and everything can be counter with environments and strategies. Really solid gameplay which is the core of every game, the weight and hard hitting moves are on spot. as i have mention i can't wait to play with the new weaponry of the other tiers of characters. Very helpful bots which i don't find in other game, keeps the flow going at all times.

    the bad

    lacking in monster evolving both in terms of design and skills, greatest down side of a game call evolve, its basically levelling up. i feel there's more dynamic to the hunters instead...i believe there should be at least a second tier of skills to each monster after evolving to lv 3. what a waste of concept...    … Expand
  71. DexDal
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    This game definitely caters to a niche. People who enjoy team oriented gameplay ( hunters ) or 1 man army ( monster ). Don't listen to all these people complaining about the cash grab, dlc, blah blah. All that stuff is purely aesthetic and does not change the game play at all.

    While I really do wish turtle rock worked under the guidance of valve like they did with left 4 dead since it    This game definitely caters to a niche. People who enjoy team oriented gameplay ( hunters ) or 1 man army ( monster ). Don't listen to all these people complaining about the cash grab, dlc, blah blah. All that stuff is purely aesthetic and does not change the game play at all.

    While I really do wish turtle rock worked under the guidance of valve like they did with left 4 dead since it really does feel like it has a lot more potential. None the less I never touched beta nor alpha and I'm 10 hours in and still having lots of fun. No regrets.

    I'd have to give this game an 8/10 but I'll give it 10 to offset some of those lesser brained folks with their uneducated 0/10 reviews.    … Expand
  72. Lyanstrait
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    It is just appaling to see so many VG Website bestow excellent review on this game. It's maybe me getting older but i feel like the trend is getting worst every year. Shouldn't those guy be on our side, providing us helpfull guidelines to handpick the games best suited for our taste, casting our attention on deserving developpers and warning us about blatant cashgrabbing scams dressed asIt is just appaling to see so many VG Website bestow excellent review on this game. It's maybe me getting older but i feel like the trend is getting worst every year. Shouldn't those guy be on our side, providing us helpfull guidelines to handpick the games best suited for our taste, casting our attention on deserving developpers and warning us about blatant cashgrabbing scams dressed as video games ?

    Yet here we are, as of now Evolve, a full priced mediocre shooter built around a gimmicky concept worth 3 hours of fun at best brag an aggregated 79. Flashing green lights, The press agrees, go buy it. And why even denounce the disgraceful day 1 DLC policy... it s a fight those guys abandoned years ago alongside the best interest of their readers and any kind of professional integrity.    … Expand
  73. endertargaryen
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Day 1 DLC to actually have a complete game = -5 points.

    Other than that, it's a fun game for a few hours, then it's extremely repetitive. So review outside of DLC = 6/10, day 1 DLC = 1/10.

    Don't buy.
  74. leaveit
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Even if all the extra monsters and classes had been included in the $60 US release then it still would not have enough content. It's not like they had to write their own game engine. Time to hire a new business team.
  75. Andz141
    Feb 11, 2015
    1
    just got this game on steam short lived repetitive pile of tosh and the DLC DLC DLC STOP please for the love of god its like seeing ubisoft and ea all over again only worse us as a consumer are making you people a fortune now give us what we deserve and stop milking every last penny out of us crap game nuff said
    2K you should be ashamed of yourself
  76. pgm
    Feb 11, 2015
    5
    Too bad, the concept and previous game by turtlerock made me curious about the game. Pre-ordered it a few month ago hoping for a great title. Pre-launch news were alarmist regarding DLC and lack of content in the game. It is indeed disappointing.
    Red card for a game already abusing $€£ DLC on day-one.
  77. Halloweenie06
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    Though scenic, with decent voice actors, several unlockable Hunters and Monsters, and eclectic design, Evolve has some major issues. There is no real campaign mode. You CAN run a solo game with AI controlling the other four characters, but it gets repetitive very quickly when you have to grind to unlock the sequential characters. To move up to the next tier, to unlock the next character inThough scenic, with decent voice actors, several unlockable Hunters and Monsters, and eclectic design, Evolve has some major issues. There is no real campaign mode. You CAN run a solo game with AI controlling the other four characters, but it gets repetitive very quickly when you have to grind to unlock the sequential characters. To move up to the next tier, to unlock the next character in the sequence, you must obtain a certain level across your gear-set. My meaning is that, if you want to unlock the second Assault class Hunter, then you must level up all Markov's weapons and abilities. Though you may favor certain items, you must use everything to level up. So if you dislike using his Arc Mines; unfortunately, you just have to grind through if you want another character. It isn't skill based, just time.

    As for the complaints pouring in on all fronts, the DLC. Yes, everything beyond the Season Pass is all cosmetic (Monster skins and weapons skins. Nothing to alter the look of the Hunters, themselves), but it is still needlessly expensive. Especially when you see the extreme lack of singe player content and customization. The customization, other than the weapon and Monster skins, is limited to the player emblem. Not exactly satisfying. You cannot exactly make your character your own. They should have taken a lesson from Zombie Studios' free-to-play, Blacklight Retribution. At least when using Blacklight's "Hero" characters you can select your weapons and skins can be used for weapons, gear, AND characters. It even has more content than Evolve. Which brings me to the multiplayer.

    My verdict: It is obvious that Evolve is meant to be played only in multiplayer, why else would the "campaign" be nothing but AI controlled (poorly done, at that) version of the multiplayer. However, there seems to be an issue which it not allowing some players to use their purchased skins in-game. So don't count on all of your friends joining you soon. If fact, I foresee a massive flood of traded copies arriving in your local GameStop. Pick it us cheap, it may be worth a few buck (if they can work out the bugs).    … Expand
  78. Crackscoobs
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Take a cool concept and completely murder it with a low amount of content and terrible business model, and you get Evolve. The only good aspects of the game is it's concept and atmosphere. It has a campaign that you can beat in under and hour (that still manages to be repetitive). The core gameplay is a game of hide and seek. This is a monster game with only 3 monsters, and double theTake a cool concept and completely murder it with a low amount of content and terrible business model, and you get Evolve. The only good aspects of the game is it's concept and atmosphere. It has a campaign that you can beat in under and hour (that still manages to be repetitive). The core gameplay is a game of hide and seek. This is a monster game with only 3 monsters, and double the content planned for overpriced DLC. You shouldn't charge $15 dollars a monster when the base game is already severely lacking in content. It is an extremly underhanded thing to do. The DLC isn't just skins for vanity, it is core parts of the gameplay that are missing from a $60 game. The game itself deserves a mere 3/10, however as a gamer, the studio and it's practices deserve a 0/10. Hopefully the negative backlash will show AAA companies what not to do.… Expand
  79. skrublord420
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    I never leave reviews but since so many ignorant people like to review games before they play it I have to. This game is not bad at all the "pay 2 win" is absurd. The DLC that is not out yet will have new monsters, hunters and maps as expected this age of games. The ONLY DLC that is out now are skins for hunters and monsters. If that's an issue well you clearly haven't played video gamesI never leave reviews but since so many ignorant people like to review games before they play it I have to. This game is not bad at all the "pay 2 win" is absurd. The DLC that is not out yet will have new monsters, hunters and maps as expected this age of games. The ONLY DLC that is out now are skins for hunters and monsters. If that's an issue well you clearly haven't played video games in a long time. The game it self is fantastic 3 characters per class 3 monsters with everything has a form of skill progression. If you just sit around play skirmish over and over it will get boring. Go play evacuation and play with some friends. Haven't seen any bugs yet game is great the graphics are really good not mind blowing but damn solid. Game is probably an 8 but since people like to QQQQ and leave uneducated reviews I have to boost it with a 10. Is it worth $60 to me yes to others maybe no but by no means is this game below an 8.… Expand
  80. Heldrin
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    Evolve is a game where a team of players hunt down another player who controls a colossal monster. The problem is that the best strategy for the monster is to spend the majority of the game running/hiding from the players. The more time spent avoiding players, the more the monster can feed and power up, (and evolve into another form).

    The concept sounds cool, on paper, but in actual    Evolve is a game where a team of players hunt down another player who controls a colossal monster. The problem is that the best strategy for the monster is to spend the majority of the game running/hiding from the players. The more time spent avoiding players, the more the monster can feed and power up, (and evolve into another form).

    The concept sounds cool, on paper, but in actual practice it can get stale fast. Imagine a competitive shooter where players actively try to avoid each other. Ya. There are ways that players can temporarily lock the monster down and prevent escape, but many matches still involve copious amounts of just running around.

    Also, as many others have mentioned, the dlc model for this game is kinda horrendous. When the developers need to create complicated
    graphs to try to explain their robust DLC model, we have reached a new level of absurdity. I'm still not exactly sure how much you need to pay to get all the current content in the game.    … Expand
  81. clamatowas
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    At what point do we get to call this a scam?

    When a developer makes content for a game. Then removes that content from the game. Charges us FULL price and then tries to sell us the content they removed for more than the cost of the original product?

    I think at that point, we get to call the a scam.
  82. humphreyIMAX
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    Your opinion on this game will differ depending on if you know what you're getting into or not.

    For everyone that liked Left 4 Dead, its extremely likely that you will love Evolve. It's a great shooter that is probably one of the best experiences you'll have playing a game with a friend. The game isn't glitchy, or flawed in terms of mechanics, but it's incredibly, incredibly lacking    Your opinion on this game will differ depending on if you know what you're getting into or not.

    For everyone that liked Left 4 Dead, its extremely likely that you will love Evolve. It's a great shooter that is probably one of the best experiences you'll have playing a game with a friend.

    The game isn't glitchy, or flawed in terms of mechanics, but it's incredibly, incredibly lacking of content. It is definitely not worth the $70 price tag unless you know exactly what you're getting. It's filled with day one dlc that should have been in the full game, but for some reason wasn't added in. Other than that, this game is great, and if it goes on sale, it's worth picking up.

    For those of you who are still wondering what exactly this game is, its a 4 vs 1 shooter that is mostly aimed for people who like playing video games with friends. There are 4 players on a single team, each with a different class, going against another player on his own team. The catch is, that one player is a giant monster and will require teamwork to defeat. If you still don't get it, watch some gameplay or the trailer.

    So, to conclude, get this game if it gets cheaper and you like playing games with friends. Or if you liked Left 4 Dead.    … Expand
  83. bzbo0oz-7zn
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    The concept is good, and the ideas are amazing, yes you need to play with your friends to get the most of it, but still, it is a good game. Does it worth 60$? NO, NOT EVEN 40$. Basically what they did is, they made a full game, and decided to give the half for A FULL PRICE!!, and the other half is ALSO FOR ANOTHER FULL PRICE!!
    Even if the full content was available I'm not sure if it    The concept is good, and the ideas are amazing, yes you need to play with your friends to get the most of it, but still, it is a good game. Does it worth 60$? NO, NOT EVEN 40$. Basically what they did is, they made a full game, and decided to give the half for A FULL PRICE!!, and the other half is ALSO FOR ANOTHER FULL PRICE!!
    Even if the full content was available I'm not sure if it worths 60$, I am not sure if anyone will keep playing it after 1 month.
    I give it 3 because I really hope that people stop buying it, cuz if they got money with this stupid content management, every other publisher might do the same, and then we will be in a huge problem guys::    … Expand
  84. Type4101
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    How many times are we going to see forced day-1 DLC and microtransactions in a full priced game? Evolve costs $60 plus at least another $80 in extra purchases, and the extremely limited content is over before it begins, even with extra purchases. You'll see everything the game has to offer in an afternoon. No single player means pestering friends to buy and play the game at the same timeHow many times are we going to see forced day-1 DLC and microtransactions in a full priced game? Evolve costs $60 plus at least another $80 in extra purchases, and the extremely limited content is over before it begins, even with extra purchases. You'll see everything the game has to offer in an afternoon. No single player means pestering friends to buy and play the game at the same time you happen to be available (limiting the game to younger teenagers, mostly, as older gamers rarely can get four friends together for very long). Overhyped and underwhelming. Don't pay for this rip-off.… Expand
  85. Jpeg
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    - If games are drugs, then this game is the Epi Pen of drugs. No other game since Left 4 Dead 2 has given me this kind of rush. Just imagine being hunted (as a monster) and being trapped in a small arena. Running for your life and being forced to fight back as a trapped animal is inherently intense! Albeit, this experience may not be for everyone, but I for one can take the    Pros:
    - If games are drugs, then this game is the Epi Pen of drugs. No other game since Left 4 Dead 2 has given me this kind of rush. Just imagine being hunted (as a monster) and being trapped in a small arena. Running for your life and being forced to fight back as a trapped animal is inherently intense! Albeit, this experience may not be for everyone, but I for one can take the pressure and am absolutely exhilarated when I am forced into sink or swim situations. There should probably be a disclaimer for those already experiencing high blood pressure or heart disease for those players who are capable of engrossing themselves into their games.
    - The graphics from each monster, to hunter, to map, are stunning and extremely detailed. I appreciate how the game is built with a backbone to "evolve" and support 4k gaming. This somewhat makes up or the price tag, but 2k, I fear you are jumping the gun a bit and few general consumers will value/appreciate/afford this feature IMO.
    - The controls on mouse and keyboard feel great for hunters. The controls for the monster and can be polished slightly, but they are already very good for the monster.

    Cons:
    - Content feels a bit lacking for a $60 title. Compared to a MOBA, even LOL and Dota 2 and other MOBA's provided plenty of unlocked options for new players... and for FREE. Sure... your 4k resolution support means this game is next gen... and that character/content creation is that much significantly/exponentially more expensive to develop, but I find grasping that concept difficult as a general consumer. Also, you have instantly priced out a large portion of the starting consumer base for this game whom are accustomed to larger character selections of their free low resolutioned MOBA's.
    - Potential for being another Titanfall or Destiny/unsustainable user base/difficulty reaching user critical mass. 2k, I hope you've made the right calculations and have done enough research to that show that your focus on higher end consumers will end up being more profitable... and if so, I hope your forecast and estimated user retention rates are well considered. I bought this game for the experience, so the lack of content doesn't bother me since the level of detail and thought put into the available content is IMO breathtaking. Your game delivers in the experience department! Quality over Quantity. Really 2k, I get it, and for one appreciate it. However, if not enough people play, then there will be no experience. You are walking a very thin line 2k. And for the sake of my future adrenaline fixed monster bashes, I hope you've judged your target market correctly.

    Conclusion:
    - I must admit, with all the negative hype and complaints about DLC's, I am concerned about the long term player base and community for this game. However, assuming other players are getting the same kind of adrenaline rush I am, i am pretty doubtful this game is going to die like Destiny or Titanfall. I will always be looking for that next adrenaline fix, and few other video games deliver me this level of pure adrenaline. All the eye Candy and level of detail makes it so much easier for me to immerse myself into the atmosphere, which I cannot get from games like LOL or Dota 2 and other free MOBAs. There doesn't seem to be any other close contenders that offer this kind of experience, so I imagine this game is going to be taking a significant chunk of my time. I want to give this game 10/10 for the experience, but am unable to ignore all the negative hype. 2 stars docked, one for the current instability of the user/player base as seen in all the negative reviews about DLC's, and another star for how difficult you made it for me to sell this game to my friends. I am tempted to dock another start for the lack of content, but i just have to remind myself that it's the experience(adrenaline) I am truly seeking which your game more than successfully delivers, despite the limited and paid for character selection.    … Expand
  86. GreyKnight
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    A mediocre and repetitive cat and mouse running simulator strangled by its own anti-consumer DLC scheme.

    The entire experience as of release (if you want everything and you also pre-ordered), costs $160, $130 too many.
  87. wildemu
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Save your money for May so that you can support a real developer like cd projekt red that won't nickel and dime you left and right. This game has to fail in order to avoid a collapse in the gaming industry. I hope it bombs financially after reading quotes from the developer and publisher.
  88. kleyba
    Feb 11, 2015
    1
    When you need a Spreadsheet to explain all of the purchasing options, then YOU FAILED as a Dev!!! and yes, this game IS a DLC simulator! one of the co-founders even said it: "this game was built from the ground up around DLC." then, another co-founder went into damage control and said, no it is not.

    WHO DO WE BELIEVE?
  89. SpawnSterr
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    It's a good game. If you're worried about the price I recommend going to greenmangaming where you can buy the 100$ version for 75$, which gives you the full game the season pass, two monsters all the hunters and some skins. So instead of paying 15 dollars for a monster and 20 dollars for a season pass, just pay 15 for both. The people who are complaining about the cost just don't know howIt's a good game. If you're worried about the price I recommend going to greenmangaming where you can buy the 100$ version for 75$, which gives you the full game the season pass, two monsters all the hunters and some skins. So instead of paying 15 dollars for a monster and 20 dollars for a season pass, just pay 15 for both. The people who are complaining about the cost just don't know how to find a deal. Aside from that the game itself is great, haven't had any glitches or bugs, only one match has gotten any major lag.… Expand
  90. mediumvillain
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    The game Evolve is itself not nearly as bad as the user scores would suggest. The game isn't remarkably deep (it's a continuation of the Left 4 Dead style of asymmetrical co-op), but it isn't a "shell," it doesn't require "microtransactions" or DLC shortcuts - just some playtime with the characters getting used to their roles. Here's the problem for me: none of my friends will buy theThe game Evolve is itself not nearly as bad as the user scores would suggest. The game isn't remarkably deep (it's a continuation of the Left 4 Dead style of asymmetrical co-op), but it isn't a "shell," it doesn't require "microtransactions" or DLC shortcuts - just some playtime with the characters getting used to their roles. Here's the problem for me: none of my friends will buy the game because of 2K Game's pricing policies & DLC strategy, meaning I'm stuck playing public games or alone against bots - not how it was intended. 2K Games has single-handedly ensured the failure of what would have otherwise been an epic and critically acclaimed release because they wanted to nickle and dime gamers as much as possible. It's disappointing to say the least.… Expand
  91. filmfreak1138
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    36 hour REview: At the very moment of this "REview" the game has only been out for a DAY and a 1/2. There is 157 Negative reviews that 90% of that has NOT even played the game. If you have not dished out the $60 (plus tax)... then I honestly don't think the review you wrote means much.

    I picked up the game at Gamestop (a store that try's to UP sales the moment you walk in the doors) and    36 hour REview: At the very moment of this "REview" the game has only been out for a DAY and a 1/2. There is 157 Negative reviews that 90% of that has NOT even played the game. If you have not dished out the $60 (plus tax)... then I honestly don't think the review you wrote means much.

    I picked up the game at Gamestop (a store that try's to UP sales the moment you walk in the doors) and left with JUST Evolve in my hands (no code on my receipt). Normally as you know you walk out with DLC codes, $29.99 for season pass, and paid to renew your Powere Up card.

    evolVe game play: The moment gaming is not FUN... it will find a new pass time. I have been a gamer since PONG, and the memories I have about gaming is not how awesome the game looks, but how much FUN I had. Having a group of 3 friends... we hunted the monster, and we had FUN. It took me back to the HALO days... and how much FUN we had.

    The DLc: I understand how gamer's are upset with feeling like they are being squeezed for more money. With all the DAY ONE: DLC it does feel like it could of/should of been a FREE-TO-PLAY game. BUT... you honestly do NOT need to buy ANY of the DLC at all to enjoy this game.

    You wanna know my BIGGEST gripe was not the $60 plus DLC... BUT that it took SO long to download on my XboxOne. The DL time on the XboxOne is horrible. I wish that could be fixed... (has nothing to with THIS game)

    My score is a 7 on my FUN factor. This will be a game my friends and I will have epic nights of HIDE n SEEK in a world that monsters lurk. The visuals are nice to look at. The sound is awesome when you hear the thumping of the monster near to you it makes you heart beat just as loud. Controls take a little while to get use to, but once its programmed in your mind... they are very good.

    If you are on the fence about getting this game... go to a REDBOX and you will know after a few hours.

    Happy Hunting.. or Hunted    … Expand
  92. zombiechan
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    Evolve was one of the three games I was looking forward to this year. After having so much fun with the beta I decided to pre-order the game and I do not regret it.

    The game is really fun, I'm still not great at playing the monster, but I love playing the hunters and tracking down the beast with my teammates. The game can get really suspenseful when you're the last hunter a live and    Evolve was one of the three games I was looking forward to this year. After having so much fun with the beta I decided to pre-order the game and I do not regret it.

    The game is really fun, I'm still not great at playing the monster, but I love playing the hunters and tracking down the beast with my teammates. The game can get really suspenseful when you're the last hunter a live and you're trying to keep away from the monster as you wait for the dropship to respawn your team.

    When it comes to problems with the game, I've been seeing a few bugs with the cursor here and there and I do get some weird quick fps drops at time.

    When it comes to the DLC I have no problem with companies selling dlcs that bring in new characters and skins to the game similar to Borderlands. As long as you don't have to pay for Map packs or powerful abilities it won't be a problem.    … Expand
  93. fdruid
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    This is a great, fun game which is pure gameplay, with lots of atmosphere and a unique cast of distinct characters and monsters.
    The hunt matches are tense but really enjoyable, it's like a game of cat and mouse.
    The graphics are really good, helping create the tense, alien atmosphere thanks to the combination of terrain and industrial elements, all giving way to a hostile futuristic,    This is a great, fun game which is pure gameplay, with lots of atmosphere and a unique cast of distinct characters and monsters.
    The hunt matches are tense but really enjoyable, it's like a game of cat and mouse.
    The graphics are really good, helping create the tense, alien atmosphere thanks to the combination of terrain and industrial elements, all giving way to a hostile futuristic, alien world in which the hunts take place.
    The graphics engine delivers a fluid experience, filled with special effects and sophisticated models and scenery.
    The game is varied enough in its ffering of monsters, hunters, maps, and game modes, with several expansions coming up. But the core game is really engaging, thanks in no small part to the unlockeable achievements and perks.

    There's been a controversy regarding the DLC marketing scheme, and this has caused a lot of forum users to bash it. There's nothing about that that's related to how good or fun the game is. IMHO it shouldn't be a part of a review, but I bring this point to relevance because it wouldn't be fair to bash or not play this great game just because you think "it should be free" (sic), or that "the publishers are soulless moneygrubbers".

    If you buy it you will enjoy a great multiplayer game with enough original elements and personality to instantly hook you and keep you coming back for more.    … Expand
  94. AhmedShehab95
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    A typical hyped game just like many others (Destiny,Titanfall..etc).
    -Outdated mechanics.
    -Not amazing graphics for a 2015 game. -No Story. -Money Sucking game with all the DLCs and pay 2 win system,a monster for 15$ a skin for 10$ a character for 15$ all that and the game is just released WTF!!!. -Day one patch 3GB (it's your fault for paying them early dumb-heads). -You'll get    A typical hyped game just like many others (Destiny,Titanfall..etc).
    -Outdated mechanics.
    -Not amazing graphics for a 2015 game.
    -No Story.
    -Money Sucking game with all the DLCs and pay 2 win system,a monster for 15$ a skin for 10$ a character for 15$ all that and the game is just released WTF!!!.
    -Day one patch 3GB (it's your fault for paying them early dumb-heads).
    -You'll get bored after a while (Yawn feast).
    -it will be forgotten in a short amount of time.
    +you may enjoy it with your friends but still it's not worth a 60$.

    Stay away from this game and save your money,there are far better games to be released this year don't waste it on this hyped piece of garbage    … Expand
  95. Longbow
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    First i wanna put to light some of all the many bad reviews here.

    Alright im getting tired of people here. The Valid complain they all have, is the games DLC plan. It is a pretty **** crap plan. But you can't judge a game purely on the DLC. Though i think 50% of people here do. Yes the hunters and monsters are overpriced like crazy, but you don't need em to play the game. All future    First i wanna put to light some of all the many bad reviews here.

    Alright im getting tired of people here.
    The Valid complain they all have, is the games DLC plan. It is a pretty **** crap plan.
    But you can't judge a game purely on the DLC. Though i think 50% of people here do. Yes the hunters and monsters are overpriced like crazy, but you don't need em to play the game. All future maps and game modes will be free.
    Everyone keeps talking about thousands of microtransactions from day one. The only thing you can purchase and use right now, is **** skins. Wow, what downer huh. That will surely break the game for all of you, that someone has a skin you don't have.
    Then i see some people down voting it, due to other peoples reviews. Get the **** out you little ****
    I think one of the other problems this game has is that, you have to put some thought into what you do. And people nowadays just wanna press buttons and see their victory happen. They don't wanna work for their victory. The fact that people buy unlock packs for Assissins Creed and Battlefied, proves that beyond a doubt. They don't wanna work for it, they just wanna recieve.
    Then some complain about the lack of story in the game. YOU WERE NEVER PROMISED ONE.. IDIOTS...
    Then we have the people that complain that they don't have time to play the game with their friends and blame the game for it. WHAT THE ****....

    And here comes my review of it.

    Firstly: This is not a game for everyone. If you only play fast paced games like CoD, Battlefield, Blacklight and the likes and don't wanna "work" too hard for your kills, then this might not be for you.

    Im not gonna go into what you actualy do in the game, since people should know that by now.
    Just know that it is not a fast paced ultra psycho shooter. It takes time, patience and brain (something alot of young people don't posses). Communication and humor are also welcome additions to what people bring to the game.

    The game takes time to learn, mostly as a monster. The learning curb might be a steep, but you'll get there, if you are willing to give the game more than 1 or 2 hours of time, before you start whinning like a cry baby. The game can be very diverse, but yes, at the same time it can also be repetetive. It all depends on your point of view. If all you see, is you and 3 others hunting a monster, then yes. You will be bored quickly. But if you look beyond that, and realize that you are hunting a monster, played by someone else, and appreciate , the way he plays and the way your hunter teammates play, then it will be a whole different ball game. It is diverse in the way that people go about being the monster or the hunters.
    The game could possibly get boring pretty soon, if you have only played it in offline mode. It's funny that people demanded Offline mode, then they get it and complain that it's boring. Ofcause it won't be as fun as the online mode. A game like Evolve shines the most when playing online. And it's bullcrap, that people say that, you can only play it with friends. I had some great times during the Alpha and Beta. Only played it with random people i didn't know and there were some great moments. (fun fact: Swedes seem to be most talkative people around and including my country) There are some great chaotic moments in there. Just had one today. We engaged the Goliath in a crevice. Lots of stuff was going on all around. Hard to see what was going on with explotions and shrapnel flying everywhere, and out of nowhere, a tyrant comes out of the water and almost eats two of our hunters, while the goliath is trying to beat the crap out of us and the Tyrant at the same time. Good times i tell you.

    All in all i say this is a very fun game. It is for people who likes teamwork, that have patience and likes a challenge. It most certainly most enjoyable online, but i can see how it would become boring if people don't talk, SO TALK PEOPLE, be chatty. It is so much more enjoyable.
    It is not for people who aren't teamplayers and people that wanna get results without work.

    Sorry for typos. Im tired, wrote all this in one go, and can't be bothered to check it through.    … Expand
  96. MrTiddlesworth
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Over hyped, over priced, CRAP! It's a veritable DLC buggering, they have your pants down and now it's entering you, the devious crowd at 2K and Turtle Rock cheer as you are ass raped!
    I rent games, because I have a brain.

    Don't buy crap games and NEVER pre-order, you might as well hand them the friggin lube and bend over.

    Crap game, boring and super crap.
  97. Kriss_A
    Feb 11, 2015
    1
    This game is horrible regardless of it's pricing or DLC policy.
    Back in 2001 we had AvP2 which featured 3 campaigns and a fully fledged, asymmetric multiplayer mode featuring very distinct styles of play and factions to play as, as well as multiple characters which controlled differently, not like this game where they are fundamentally the same but with slight differences from each other    This game is horrible regardless of it's pricing or DLC policy.
    Back in 2001 we had AvP2 which featured 3 campaigns and a fully fledged, asymmetric multiplayer mode featuring very distinct styles of play and factions to play as, as well as multiple characters which controlled differently, not like this game where they are fundamentally the same but with slight differences from each other or with "unique "abilities"".
    This would be ok as a free2play game with microtransactions,but as a fully fledged product it's not worth your time and especially not your money.
    Greedy market practices like this need to be punished.    … Expand
  98. badaim
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    Extremely disappointed on how much content there are available. Even after buying the **** DLC with the game for 80 it doesn't feel like there is a whole lot to this game. I was hyped about this game too, maps are much too small for this to be a fun cat and mouse game. Also the game doesn't support eyefinity right now, it's freaking 2015! I expect big games like this to support multipleExtremely disappointed on how much content there are available. Even after buying the **** DLC with the game for 80 it doesn't feel like there is a whole lot to this game. I was hyped about this game too, maps are much too small for this to be a fun cat and mouse game. Also the game doesn't support eyefinity right now, it's freaking 2015! I expect big games like this to support multiple monitors. I sort of enjoy some of the random dialogue the characters have and combat so not a full zero score from for that.… Expand
  99. Shelledfade
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    The amount of content in the game itself does not warrant a 59.99 price tag. 29.99 might have been more acceptable for something that is along the lines of LoL or DotA with better graphics, although it has less actual content than LoL or DoTa when you think about it, which is pretty sad.

    Can't understand the 4v1 design here either. You will never be able to balance that, and your    The amount of content in the game itself does not warrant a 59.99 price tag. 29.99 might have been more acceptable for something that is along the lines of LoL or DotA with better graphics, although it has less actual content than LoL or DoTa when you think about it, which is pretty sad.

    Can't understand the 4v1 design here either. You will never be able to balance that, and your experience in the game is entirely dependent on how lucky and good the player playing the monster is.

    80 dollars worth of day 1 dlc is ridiculously extreme, especially when the gameplay content here amounts to 29.99 or even free 2 play.

    Avoid this scam please.    … Expand
  100. OracleFish
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    The game is fun, unique, and there's enough character and game mode variety to keep it interesting for a long while. Also, the bot AI in solo mode is pretty brutal.

    I've played a good amount of rounds, and Evolve seems incredibly well balanced (I've seen monster and hunters win multiple times). The game clearly is not for everyone - if you don't like arena shooters, don't buy it. If    The game is fun, unique, and there's enough character and game mode variety to keep it interesting for a long while. Also, the bot AI in solo mode is pretty brutal.

    I've played a good amount of rounds, and Evolve seems incredibly well balanced (I've seen monster and hunters win multiple times).

    The game clearly is not for everyone - if you don't like arena shooters, don't buy it.
    If you're upset about the pricing, don't buy it. It's really that simple.

    HOWEVER, if you're looking for a fun, unique, 4v1 arena shooter that's an absolute blast to play with friends or alone, then pick it up.

    Not sure why Metacritic lets people who haven't even played the game review it though. Site should be moderated better than that.    … Expand
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#98 Best PC Game of 2015
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Ten Ton Hammer
    Nov 1, 2015
    80
    Evolve is unquestionably one of the best multiplayer games to arrive in the last few years.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 19, 2015
    67
    When Evolve plays nice and doesn’t annoy you with technical problems, it is kind of fun, provided you play not more than one campaign a day. But, really, you can get the same fun in any decent f2p shooter. Like Team Fortress 2, for example.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 9, 2015
    71
    Imbalanced and repetitive to a disappointing degree, but when it hits the mark it can be great. [April 2015, p.56]
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