Evolve

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 975 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 538 out of 975
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  1. alien5
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    Good for an hour or so, here or there. The core mechanics are more akin to MMO combat than any kind of actual shooter. Not much skill required, no real resource management, the fights are drawn out and lack any real tension, nothing else on the map is anything more than food or a unwarranted distraction.

    If you want something that's simple and has co-op, this could do. Cool in concept.    Good for an hour or so, here or there. The core mechanics are more akin to MMO combat than any kind of actual shooter. Not much skill required, no real resource management, the fights are drawn out and lack any real tension, nothing else on the map is anything more than food or a unwarranted distraction.

    If you want something that's simple and has co-op, this could do. Cool in concept. Painfully boring in execution.    … Expand
  2. JayLightBar
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    Strike one, charging sixty dollars for a downloadable version of a game that comes with no case or physical copy. Strike two, day one dlc that is not only **** on its own, but is also over charged and clearly just stripped from the game. Strike three, your game was mediocre from the start anyways. Other than the fact the game looks fine, runs okay, and plays well, there is no story, noStrike one, charging sixty dollars for a downloadable version of a game that comes with no case or physical copy. Strike two, day one dlc that is not only **** on its own, but is also over charged and clearly just stripped from the game. Strike three, your game was mediocre from the start anyways. Other than the fact the game looks fine, runs okay, and plays well, there is no story, no care for the characters, so much repetition, like what did 2k expect from this? Terrible, a complete waist of money.… Expand
  3. DarkForceGod
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    This game ks not bad. Its fun but the DLC thing gives it a wound in the heart. They need to work that out. We need games to be affordable not so high in price. It has a good number of maps, 4 hunters and 3 monsters. Its only only and maybe repetitive. Its fun but nothing ground breaking.
  4. RedHoodJT1988
    Feb 11, 2015
    5
    This game is fun, kind of like a free game on your phone. Its fun to a point, but once you reach that point; which is usually around where you have to start shelling out real cash in order to progress in the game, that's when I get rid of the game. I don't see the point of spending $60 and then another $20 just to have all of the available content. That's what's wrong with the gamingThis game is fun, kind of like a free game on your phone. Its fun to a point, but once you reach that point; which is usually around where you have to start shelling out real cash in order to progress in the game, that's when I get rid of the game. I don't see the point of spending $60 and then another $20 just to have all of the available content. That's what's wrong with the gaming industry. So many companies are money hungry. Heaven forbid they create a game where you unlock all of the content by, "gasp" playing the game and progressing in your level (rank). Where did that philosophy of gaming go? Oh that's right it died out when games like CoD and Madden's Ultimate Team came out that allowed lazy gamer's the ability to become an elite player by buying their way into the higher ranks instead of grinding and doing it the old skool way. Its just sad. I'll buy the game eventually because I loved the concept of the game.

    Graphics were good. Replayability is high. But the price of the game and the microtransactions kill the gaming experience for me.    … Expand
  5. Firemind
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Quite a lot of hate and half-truths floating around again.

    Evolve is a good game and even though that whole DLC-marketing was pretty stupid of 2K, the game is overall pretty much fun. Only a bit more map-diversity would have been great besides that Evolve's gameplay mechanics work and many games just feel like intense bad-ass bossfights. Besides that: I don't see why alternative    Quite a lot of hate and half-truths floating around again.

    Evolve is a good game and even though that whole DLC-marketing was pretty stupid of 2K, the game is overall pretty much fun. Only a bit more map-diversity would have been great besides that Evolve's gameplay mechanics work and many games just feel like intense bad-ass bossfights.

    Besides that: I don't see why alternative playable characters are, all of a sudden, such a problem. I remember how Borderlands 2 had the same strategy giving pre-orders Gaige as a character and everyone else had to pay for her (and she wasn't cheap either...). I don't remember any horde being mad about that back then. But now with all of that lies floating around, even the media spreading it for some parts, everyone is all of a sudden so mad about that. People are overreacting.

    The game is pretty good, the (upcoming!) DLC is not necessary and doesn't split any communities, like other games, because maps are free.    … Expand
  6. flax0174
    Feb 11, 2015
    6
    The game does have a fun factor to it...Which depletes after about a dozen hours. The maps are huge (naturally) but there is so little prominence, colour, and being that they are mostly absent of light, they feel and look the same. Your characters do have 4 main weapons/abilities which do mostly differ from one another, but they all feel the same. I think it would be practical to have theThe game does have a fun factor to it...Which depletes after about a dozen hours. The maps are huge (naturally) but there is so little prominence, colour, and being that they are mostly absent of light, they feel and look the same. Your characters do have 4 main weapons/abilities which do mostly differ from one another, but they all feel the same. I think it would be practical to have the assault class the slowest, and the medic the most agile etc but there not. You can however pre-match select perks like say 200% jump height or a damage/defence buff which does add a compelling element and keeps things spicy. And there is a online campaign (reminiscent of titanfall) which lasts for a few hours. The game does boast a innovative feature in which the online campaign called "evacuation" when the hunters/monster wins a match they upon starting the next match gets a in-game buff to help them out in the form of a turret, toxic cloud etc. I also have noticed no immersive on-screen elements like screen bob when you fall, recoil through pro-longed firing etc. Plus there are 4 characters behind a day one paywall, but there is also free future map packs. Graphics are extremely poor for 2015, with teture pop in, clipping etc. Overall a fun game, but little to compel you to play it for long :)… Expand
  7. pypes
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    $7 for a texture, Even shutterstock isn't that expensive.

    Shameful cash grab by shameful publishers, aided and abetted by a shameful gaming press that are happy to give a multiplayer game 10/10 on launch day.
  8. jimskog
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Disregard all of the negative reviews, these people are crazy, don't own Evolve, or are just trying to make a point.

    Evolve is the most fun game that I've played in years, it is a masterpiece of asymmetrical PvP and Co-op. A lot of people who are reviewing this game are mad about the DLC which I feel creates a completely unreasonable and biased opinion, but since it a popular topic, it    Disregard all of the negative reviews, these people are crazy, don't own Evolve, or are just trying to make a point.

    Evolve is the most fun game that I've played in years, it is a masterpiece of asymmetrical PvP and Co-op. A lot of people who are reviewing this game are mad about the DLC which I feel creates a completely unreasonable and biased opinion, but since it a popular topic, it needs to be discussed.

    Evolve, like any other $60 "AAA" title is obviously a $60 game. Like every other "AAA" game, it is releasing DLC. You know what it isn't doing? Setting paywalls, separating players, and charging for maps.

    Maybe this is news to you? You don't have to have any of the DLC to play Evolve, it is a full game, and you can play with anyone regardless of the DLC that they have. In fact, you can even play as the DLC characters without having the DLC. If a player drops out, or you play with bots, you can switch to the DLC characters. Also, unlike every other "AAA" game, maps are free!

    Okay, I hope that handled your doubts about the DLC, let's move onto the game itself.

    Game-play - 9.5/10 - Evolves game-play is incredibly smooth, and all of the controls feel very tight. You play either as a powerful hulking monster, or a team of 4 hunters. The game is very well balanced and each hunter and monster has relevant strengths and weaknesses. The campaign (Evacuation mode) is a short series of 5 games, with over 800,000 possible randomized LARGE differences. The replay value of this game is incredibly high, and I do not see myself getting bored of it anytime soon. I feel that the game can almost be classified as a MOBA and it is definitely more entertaining, fast-paced, and dynamic than any MOBA out there. Teamwork is ESSENTIAL to your success as a hunter, if you prefer to play solo, the monster is a good choice for you. The only reason it gets a 9.5 is that, if you are playing as hunter, a teammate can grief you, or feed, etc. Which is a problem in every MOBA. Even my friends who are not interested in shooters, or my die-hard CS friends were incredibly impressed with evolves game-play.

    Graphics - 10/10 - The game looks beautiful because it runs on Cry-engine, the art is very well done. Occasionally the maps seem a bit too similar, but they each have defining features that make them unique. The monsters and hunters all look great. Better graphics than any COD, CS, or MOBA that will play.

    Sound - 9.5/10 - The sound is clear, and is essential to finding the monster. The voice acting is excellent and witty or relevant lines will be keeping you on your toes the whole time. The sound also functions as cues for the players on both teams. "Dome up" "Shield coming down" etc. The monsters roars sound incredible.

    Overall - 9.75/10 - Evolve is an amazing game, a unique masterpiece that deserved all of its awards at E3 etc. The progression system (unlocking skins/character mastery) manages to be enticing without feeling too grindy. You will not get bored of Evolve anytime soon.    … Expand
  9. SWERY_51
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    It's fun few hours, but honestly, i can't recommend it at this price. The content is kinda poor and the list of DLCs already available give me an headache. It should have been a F2P, that's a major disappointment.
  10. SoniqCZ
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Yet another reminder that pre-purchasing any game is a bad idea. I pity all the players who just see the score of 83 on steam thinking it is an awesome game and pay 50€ for this. 50€ for this is just a fraud.
  11. popqazguy
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Not enough content to be worth $80. Simple as that. Check out the store page for yourself. Its a game that milks its customers. Wait for the game to be the inevitable GOTY bundle, vote with your wallets, and stop letting game companies think these kinds of business practices are fine.
  12. sokohilton
    Feb 11, 2015
    2
    Game is deceit.
    Bored: 9 min game session and.. the end.. Unreasonably expensive: $60 + DLC...
    Don't buy this game. Left 4 Dead more and more interesting.
  13. barry2680
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Evolve is like a kiss on the cheek and a knee to the nuts. The gameplay while fun, is repetitive and the game is severely lacking in content. To make matters worse the 'base' game is a whopping £35, the price you'd expect a AAA game with a lot of content to be. The 'base' game is severely lacking in maps and characters, but wait! for a mere £25 you can unlock the 'full' game adding in aEvolve is like a kiss on the cheek and a knee to the nuts. The gameplay while fun, is repetitive and the game is severely lacking in content. To make matters worse the 'base' game is a whopping £35, the price you'd expect a AAA game with a lot of content to be. The 'base' game is severely lacking in maps and characters, but wait! for a mere £25 you can unlock the 'full' game adding in a few more characters and monsters. (some that aren't even in the game yet (yes this game isn't finished and they expect you to pay full price for what is essentially still a beta))

    So £60 for a game that's not even finished, severely lacking in content, day 1 DLC and even still £35 for the 'base'(stripped down) version. Don't give these people your money, this is everything that's wrong with greedy publishers trying to milk you like cattle. Show them you are not a mindless animal and don't purchase this milking product!    … Expand
  14. Ocosu
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    As someone who actually bought the game and understands how they're going about DLC, let me just say this game was well worth the money in my opinion. It's fun and the different modes make for a nice get away from the traditional mode after thirty or so matches in a row. After simply taking a break or playing some of the other game modes, I was happy to come back to it. Each match playsAs someone who actually bought the game and understands how they're going about DLC, let me just say this game was well worth the money in my opinion. It's fun and the different modes make for a nice get away from the traditional mode after thirty or so matches in a row. After simply taking a break or playing some of the other game modes, I was happy to come back to it. Each match plays out differently and often requires you to actually consider going about your own play style differently from the previous match. It depends on their comp every time. I love that in a game. Some methods work better than others.

    DLC. The thing most of everyone is crying about. I'll start off by saying that you don't need to buy -anything- to enjoy the game's upcoming content. Even if you don't spend a single penny, the upcoming maps are free, the upcoming modes are free, and the thing that isn't free is actually playing the new monsters and characters. Get this though... You can still play alongside people who have the new characters and play against the new monsters! Yes, you can use them yourself, but you can at least play with the people who are playing as them. The DLC is optional and doesn't exclude you from anything except actually playing the upcoming characters.

    That said, the DLC content is pricey. So yes, that is a con in itself. The fact I'm not forced to buy it and can still play games that involve it though? That makes me happy... And again. Upcoming MAPS AND MODES ARE FREE. League of Legends is a good comparison. Even if you don't personally own the champions and skins, you still see them in game. Evolve works in the same manner.

    Overall? I'm happy with this game and while I can't say I'll be jumping on all of the DLC due to the price, it's nice to know it won't hinder my experience. I know this was helpful for anyone who may of been on the fence about getting this game.

    I'd recommend it.    … Expand
  15. Olrikus
    Feb 10, 2015
    4
    Another mediocre multiplayer-focused shooter that does not live up to the hype.
    Not worth the price, not worth the time IMO.
    Inconsistent frame rate, weak and uninspiring solo mode, somewhat attractive multiplayer (probably the only part of the game which is done relatively well), lack of content and all of that for astonishing sum of money. After all pre-reviews I was dumb enough to    Another mediocre multiplayer-focused shooter that does not live up to the hype.
    Not worth the price, not worth the time IMO.

    Inconsistent frame rate, weak and uninspiring solo mode, somewhat attractive multiplayer (probably the only part of the game which is done relatively well), lack of content and all of that for astonishing sum of money. After all pre-reviews I was dumb enough to pre-order and now I regret it.    … Expand
  16. TGxCraig1287
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    I couldn't care less about the DLC issues with this game. I bought the PC Monster Race edition and I am having a blast with it. I'm not going to score it low because the Devs have to make money and will do so by offering optional content after the release of the game.

    I'm glad this game requires such an intense amount of teamwork to be successful. Some people are giving it a low score    I couldn't care less about the DLC issues with this game. I bought the PC Monster Race edition and I am having a blast with it. I'm not going to score it low because the Devs have to make money and will do so by offering optional content after the release of the game.

    I'm glad this game requires such an intense amount of teamwork to be successful. Some people are giving it a low score because they don't have any friends to join them. I'm glad they don't have friends. No one should associate with someone with the mindset to give a game a low score because they don't have any friends. Some people are giving it a low score because the rounds in this game take longer than they have free time. Again, that is such a moronic reason to give the game a low score.

    Should you buy it if that's the case? No. Should you add that detail when friends ask you if you suggest they check out the game? Yes. But don't go and give it a bad rating. Oh hey, I don't have $400k in expendable cash to go buy a Lamborghini... I guess I should go trash talk it on the internet since the creators didn't tailor their worldwide product to the very specific aspects of my life. It's unbelievable how entitled and self centered gamers are these days.    … Expand
  17. Teresk
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    PLAY
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    BUY DLC $ BUY MORE DLC $ MORE DLC $ AND MUCH MORE That's the whole game . $$$ Honestly I have never really felt this ripped off by a game. Great concept, stupid price and little content. A little too rinse and repeate for me can't see this having a ton of staying power. Played a couple game and already felt like I was done. Also the "skins" are just recolours, just a    PLAY
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    BUY DLC
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    BUY MORE DLC
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    MORE DLC
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    AND MUCH MORE
    That's the whole game .
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    Honestly I have never really felt this ripped off by a game. Great concept, stupid price and little content. A little too rinse and repeate for me can't see this having a ton of staying power. Played a couple game and already felt like I was done. Also the "skins" are just recolours, just a colour change not worth your money and kind of a slap in the face. I was expecting the skin to look quite a bit/completely different.    … Expand
  18. apragmatist
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Any of the reviews you are seeing that start out with complaining about “micro transactions” or “paid DLC” should be written off as false. For whatever reason this game has drawn a lot of false reviews…most likely placements from competitors. I played the Alpha, Beta and just got through playing 3 straight hours of custom games (where you can be the monster and still chat with yourAny of the reviews you are seeing that start out with complaining about “micro transactions” or “paid DLC” should be written off as false. For whatever reason this game has drawn a lot of false reviews…most likely placements from competitors. I played the Alpha, Beta and just got through playing 3 straight hours of custom games (where you can be the monster and still chat with your friends) and me and my friends had a blast!! The matchmaking is fast, the maps are great, the gameplay is fluid, the various roles complement each other very well. It is true you must like cooperative, team-based play because that is what this game is all about. And it is definitely best to play with your mic turned on so that you can communicate with your teammates. Also, for some reason many reviews are comparing this game to Titanfall…they are not even in the same league. If you are a hunter, then Evolve forces you to play as a team if you want to win…and if you are the monster then your strategy is to escape, evolve, and then kill all of the hunters. In Titanfall you can around and Rambo…no need to play as a part of the team at all. Don’t fall for all of these negative reviews…they are from people who haven’t even played the game and for some reason are trying to damage Evolve’s reputation. Evolve is in fact great cooperative based fun!!!… Expand
  19. TomSEA
    Feb 10, 2015
    7
    Here's a review from someone who has actually played the game for a few hours. Not like those who within minutes of the game release automatically give it a 10 because they are fanbois, or are haters who automatically give it a zero because of some personal pet peeve and most likely don't even own the game.

    Everyone knows the premise of the game - been plenty of media on that. 4    Here's a review from someone who has actually played the game for a few hours. Not like those who within minutes of the game release automatically give it a 10 because they are fanbois, or are haters who automatically give it a zero because of some personal pet peeve and most likely don't even own the game.

    Everyone knows the premise of the game - been plenty of media on that. 4 hunters vs. 1 monster and vice versa, so I won't get into that.

    Pros:
    - Graphics are quite good as well as sound effects.
    - Entertaining maps.
    - Interesting concept, almost like playing against or as a boss monster in every round.
    - Unique hunter skill sets.
    - Ability to play as a monster or hunter.

    Cons
    - Monster POV is frustrating.
    - Best play is co-op, but opportunities of having your own team/friends to do this are small.
    - Play gets repetitive.
    - Awfully noisy, especially solo. Lots of character shouts, multiple weapons going on, monsters screaming. After a while, it sounds like you've put your head in a trash compactor and it won't stop.

    All in all, I'd quantify it as a good, but not great game. Not yet at any rate. My biggest beef is with the monster POV. Hard to tell when to jump, when to climb because it is difficult to judge distances, and more often than not, I'd find my monster facing a wall when I tried to use one of the special attacks.

    The co-op portion is frustrating. I won't play co-op games unless I'm with people I know because what you get off the servers is 99 times out of 100, some 12 year old foul-mouthed kid who thinks they know everything. So this being a new (and expensive) game, means that co-op opportunities for me are going to be little to none until my friends slowly pick up the game as the price drops. BUT...if you can get a group together, it's a very entertaining co-op.

    So solo - I give the game a 6, co-op with friends I give it an 8, average it out for a 7 score. Might update it later with more game play, but that's where I have it with a little over eight hours play involved.    … Expand
  20. BobTheCritic
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    A decent FPS, but definitely not great. A multiplayer, monster shooter is a very generic concept, but it is implemented quite well in this game. Although the gameplay does get stale after a while, the game is good enough to be played for a while. However, the price for a generic shooter like this is absurd. Ultimately, Evolve is an over-hyped game that did not meet expectations. The gameA decent FPS, but definitely not great. A multiplayer, monster shooter is a very generic concept, but it is implemented quite well in this game. Although the gameplay does get stale after a while, the game is good enough to be played for a while. However, the price for a generic shooter like this is absurd. Ultimately, Evolve is an over-hyped game that did not meet expectations. The game relies on its multiplayer aspect to captivate players, which consists of the same game modes that are re-skinned with minor changes. Overall, Evolve is not a horrible game, but I wouldn't recommend picking it up unless you have money to burn.… Expand
  21. biggpaul87
    Feb 10, 2015
    3
    I should have went with my better judgement and not bought the season pass for this game right off the bat. The matchmaking is a complete joke. 1. It took over 10 minutes to finally join a match, so either there's server problems or the game was way over hyped and too few people bought it and there not enough people online. 2. It never picks what you want and when you back out to get backI should have went with my better judgement and not bought the season pass for this game right off the bat. The matchmaking is a complete joke. 1. It took over 10 minutes to finally join a match, so either there's server problems or the game was way over hyped and too few people bought it and there not enough people online. 2. It never picks what you want and when you back out to get back in you have to wait only to confront a longer wait during matchmaking. Lastly 3. If you are gonna put a tutorial in the beginning of the game don't make it half-assed there are 3 other classes and 2 other monster have a tutorial for the others, I got thrown in a make with one of the other classes and i was dead before i figured the class out, this isn't the kinda game to be doing crap like that. In the end I expected far better from the creator of left for dead, this game is gonna make me question left for dead 3… Expand
  22. oxnardmontalvo
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    It has short comings and the dlc pricing thing is a problem. But the game it self, which is what this is a review of, is fantastic. Each class and character is unique and mixes things up significantly depending on how you have and how you are playing with. Extraction is a great concept tat really does provide advantages for the player. It looks and runs great. controls are solid and theIt has short comings and the dlc pricing thing is a problem. But the game it self, which is what this is a review of, is fantastic. Each class and character is unique and mixes things up significantly depending on how you have and how you are playing with. Extraction is a great concept tat really does provide advantages for the player. It looks and runs great. controls are solid and the dialogue is even a little funny at times.

    The DLC problem that everyone is focusing on is simple, don't buy the DLC. You can still get the game enjoy the base characters and any new maps they will add. It works the same as all the dlc stuff borderlands 2 had, or any COD has had, BF4 had, and even the last two gears had. All the DLC stuff is adding a few extras down the line so they could give the game out now instead of delaying what is already done and complete ti finish a monster and 4 hunters.

    There is enough content here to justify the purchase for sure. There's a reason the only downside people are writing about is pricing, it's because the game is really good and poor business practices hindered it slightly. It's a shame because a lot of people will probably be missing out.    … Expand
  23. LordGab
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    1st of all, the 80€ DLC everyone is talking about, is a 19.99€ Season pass, the rest are ALL SKINS, they won't change your gameplay!!! So don't jump on the hate train because of the DLC. 2nd: The game is 50€, which is overpriced for what it has to offer, yes it has different modes like hunter, nest and rescue, but they are similar since the game is just a 4 players coop game. Now I feel1st of all, the 80€ DLC everyone is talking about, is a 19.99€ Season pass, the rest are ALL SKINS, they won't change your gameplay!!! So don't jump on the hate train because of the DLC. 2nd: The game is 50€, which is overpriced for what it has to offer, yes it has different modes like hunter, nest and rescue, but they are similar since the game is just a 4 players coop game. Now I feel this game will grow with time, after all the negative reviews and the bashing I hope turtle rock make some changes in the game and maybe add more stuff in the future (maybe steam workshop who knows). Now I can't deny I love coop games, and this one is no exception, the game is really fun, the atmosphere is brutal, visually stunning and the 'cat and mouse' thing is really intense.

    Pros
    - Atmosphere is amazing, makes the hunting really intense.
    - Coop done right, every class is important..
    - Sound effects are really good.
    - Most likely to grow in the future (mods, maps, hunters,...)

    Cons
    - Lack of content, covers it with character development.
    - Overpriced

    NOTE: They need to add more content to the game, new modes and maps and NOT as overpriced DLC, if not, this game will kill 2K and turtle rock.

    NOTE 2: I think people are overreacting a bit about the games price.

    I'll give it a 7/10, maybe in the future, with new stuff it'll be an easy 8 or even 9.    … Expand
  24. Grimfalcon
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    While the game itself is promising and full of potential, the DLC tactics of Day One DLC, complicated pre-order packaging and pay-walls hiding advantage-based content like additional monsters and hunters makes the game a giant DLC platform.

    The game is not worth $60 by itself and the DLC costs support that. This game was released in slices in order to benefit execs, not gamers.    While the game itself is promising and full of potential, the DLC tactics of Day One DLC, complicated pre-order packaging and pay-walls hiding advantage-based content like additional monsters and hunters makes the game a giant DLC platform.

    The game is not worth $60 by itself and the DLC costs support that. This game was released in slices in order to benefit execs, not gamers.

    Makes gamers weigh a good time with supporting a troubling DLC practice.    … Expand
  25. lexgamer
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Ok, so the game is fun, aside from really requiring a group with headsets.

    All the DLC, monsters, hunters, skins plus an actual campaign, would be about enough content for a 60 dollar game, but as it is, you pay 60 for the game, 15 for one of the next monsters, I'd assume 15 for the 5th monster, 6.99 for each set of monster skins, and like, what was it, 3.99 for the weapons skins    Ok, so the game is fun, aside from really requiring a group with headsets.

    All the DLC, monsters, hunters, skins plus an actual campaign, would be about enough content for a 60 dollar game, but as it is, you pay 60 for the game, 15 for one of the next monsters, I'd assume 15 for the 5th monster, 6.99 for each set of monster skins, and like, what was it, 3.99 for the weapons skins (basically types of things normal games just have, being withheld on day one behind a pay wall), plus 25 bucks for the next 4 hunters, then i'd guess half that for the last 2 hunters. and THAT'S assuming you only buy all the bundles, it's more individually.

    Listed like that, you're looking at nearly 200 bucks for all the content that would maybe be worth 40-50, total joke.

    At least it's fun like I said, so if you already bought it like me, silver lining?    … Expand
  26. Kite
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    Tell me again how you gave this game a zero? Really? People are seriously whining about game companies and stuff while they are giving ridiculous reviews here. You really think you're any better than those guys when you can't even review a game honestly. 0 means game is completely unplayable and broken. How about next time reviewing the game, not only the dlc's and companies. And then youTell me again how you gave this game a zero? Really? People are seriously whining about game companies and stuff while they are giving ridiculous reviews here. You really think you're any better than those guys when you can't even review a game honestly. 0 means game is completely unplayable and broken. How about next time reviewing the game, not only the dlc's and companies. And then you call yourselves "real gamers", sigh. You guys are sad.

    Yes. This game is pretty overpriced, dlc's are cancer almost in every game nowadays and evolve have f*cking store like the game and dlc's didn't cost enough. But the game itself is pretty good, at least with friends while hanging out in mumble/ts3/etc. Solid 8 for me when playing with friends, 7 if playing with bots/random guys who've never played with mouse and keyboard before (at least it feels like that). But these dick moves, day one dlc and 50 euros for example, makes me to lower score to 6. It just feels greedy.

    So guys, please, try to contain your tantrums and rage a little bit while writing a review. This game doesn't deserve 0. While in my opinion it doesn't deserve ten either, it's still better than your butthurt-zeros. Grow up, really.    … Expand
  27. NoOneCares
    Feb 10, 2015
    3
    High reviews are just shills and people trying to justify their purchase. This game is a desperate attempt to milk customers for cash. Minimal launch content and plans for very expensive DLC.

    You can all but master what's currently available in a couple of hours. Buy the GOTY edition.
  28. Dop
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    I'm playing this with a friend that was dumb enough to buy this and developers/publishers should be ashamed of this garbage. The "game" itself is 60$ + Hunter DLC+Monster DLC+More DLC = around 180$ is the actual price. They probably cut the game to make this or is years apart of being a full game.

    Now to the apologist therapy group should be doing a simple math, before claiming that    I'm playing this with a friend that was dumb enough to buy this and developers/publishers should be ashamed of this garbage. The "game" itself is 60$ + Hunter DLC+Monster DLC+More DLC = around 180$ is the actual price. They probably cut the game to make this or is years apart of being a full game.

    Now to the apologist therapy group should be doing a simple math, before claiming that maps and game modes are "free".

    So to end this nightmare the game itself is a Poor Mp-Fps (titanfall,destiny both epic compared to this), in 3h/4h you can see everything the game has to offer and unless you can recruit 3-4 idiots to pay/play this quick cash grab, skip it or at least grab it on a sale for 20$ or less.    … Expand
  29. Takeda
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This is EA level of stupidity in regards to DLC, and the unnecessary fracturing of a complete game, all for the sake of the almighty dollar.

    Pathetic.
  30. murtle52
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This is greed at it's worst. If you can't have a halfway decent revenue model for your game without pissing off literally almost ALL of the community then what was the point to begin with?
    Oh yeah, console drones ARE that dumb.
  31. ISawOrPlayed
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    I have not yet played... but neither have many of you reviewing. Figured I would give it a 10 to balance out the 0's from those who have "played the game thoroughly"... and just like to rant based on information from user comments/dribble that they take as fact.

    Picking it up tomorrow. Have heard nothing but great things.
  32. Beepglob
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    Evolve is a great game, but 2k games screwed it up by giving you an unfinished game with first day DLC. The game could use a little bit of tweaking here and there, but here is a tip: don't buy it full price. Wait till it goes on sale. I'd say Evolve and all of it's DLC is worth 60 dollars, so just wait like the hunters when they try to track the monster
  33. Masterhummel
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    The thing with evolve is: I Feel like i bought a 60 Dollar Season Pass. Someone called the game a glorified DLC shopping mall. While i can't argue with that, i still think that there's a lot of fun to have with this game, but the price tag (you have to include the season pass as well as some of the content is literally stripped from the main game) is just not good.

    The game has great    The thing with evolve is: I Feel like i bought a 60 Dollar Season Pass. Someone called the game a glorified DLC shopping mall. While i can't argue with that, i still think that there's a lot of fun to have with this game, but the price tag (you have to include the season pass as well as some of the content is literally stripped from the main game) is just not good.

    The game has great polish, but it can't overshadow the shortcomings that exist since the first open beta. Things like friends can't connect via online lobby and start a game (but very well can if one opens a game, starts it and then the other hot joins with some luck) those have been adressed by the community but never where adressed by the developer. Which even further feeds the feeling that the Betas where in fact marketing events instead of bug-hunting parties.

    In the end, evolve isn't bad. Just very medicore and on a price tag that's too muchin my opinion.    … Expand
  34. molaram
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game. It has as much multiplayer content as e.g., a COD or a BF, but has less single player content, if you care about that. Graphically and stylistically impressive, lots of polish.

    If you want a mindless shooter that keeps you in the action at all times with quick respawns and tight maps, then don't buy this. But if you want a different kind of FPS, that introduces hunting    Fantastic game. It has as much multiplayer content as e.g., a COD or a BF, but has less single player content, if you care about that. Graphically and stylistically impressive, lots of polish.

    If you want a mindless shooter that keeps you in the action at all times with quick respawns and tight maps, then don't buy this. But if you want a different kind of FPS, that introduces hunting and tracking combined with assymetric versus play, and requires teamwork and skill, then you will like it! I like the slow build up of tension in chasing down a clever monster, others won't like the wait, they just want to blap stuff.    … Expand
  35. damman
    Feb 10, 2015
    1
    I played the game and man I can tell you I am glad i passed on this game. The guns sound like crap their to much stuff going on to adjust to the game all you see is some big monster running around and you shoot it and it gets boring. No thanks for this one. I have it on PS4 too.
  36. fafafa486
    Feb 10, 2015
    1
    i expected to be more fun, so disapointed. :C, expensive DLC`s, and bad multiplayer game, dont buy if u want game with good story...............................
  37. Greatwhite194
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're looking for an enthralling story, heroes, and plot twists, try a good RPG. This is a hunting game, and then name of the game is kill or be-killed. Evolve really taps into that primal sense of fear humans have burned into our genetic memory from millions of years of, you guessed it, evolution. Nothing gets your heart going more than crouching in a choice hiding place, praying that the hunters who've tracked you down will keep moving straight past. And when you finally consume and destroy enough wildlife to evolve into a level 3 monster, and it's time to take the fight to the humans, the pure chaos and destruction of the final battle just can't be topped.

    Some people won't be excited because you can't buy better weapons or shoot all the things and win instantly, but in terms of replay value and game growth, this one is a multiplayer winner. The requirement for teamwork and coordination is unparalleled, and after getting hammered into the ground a couple of times, you might find that setting up your mic and talking to your teammates might keep you alive a little longer.

    All in all, Evolve is all about cat-and-mouse; running and hiding from the cat until the mouse eats enough cheese to separate the cat from its spine in a satisfyingly gory fashion.    … Expand
  38. m500ario
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Out of the box and the game already doesn't work. It's riddled with DLC so you can see where the developer's priorities lie. I feel cheated. There's already nearly a page of DLC on the steam store page that adds up to $85, much more than the core game itself.
  39. TrevMizer
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    $60 for a multiplayer game. Then you have the DLC that has Moba prices. $5 for a single skin. $15 for a single monster, and $7.50 per hunter that honestly should have already been in the game. Oh and if you didn't pre order you're going to have to cough up $15 for the next monster.
  40. brokcok34
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Game itself is actually pretty decent but the downright awful business model from 2K completely ruins it. DLC is a complete ripoff. The amount they charge for DLC that should be included with the game is insulting to players. An extra $60 worth of Pay2Win DLC right out of the gate for a game that RETAILS AT $60, is an absolute joke.

    Honestly, this is one of the few times you should go    Game itself is actually pretty decent but the downright awful business model from 2K completely ruins it. DLC is a complete ripoff. The amount they charge for DLC that should be included with the game is insulting to players. An extra $60 worth of Pay2Win DLC right out of the gate for a game that RETAILS AT $60, is an absolute joke.

    Honestly, this is one of the few times you should go out of your way and boycott this game because it's not just about DRM and privacy (which is still very important), this is about games and their ridiculous DLC costing WAY TOO MUCH going forward (from a selfish perspective, more expensive games means, well, less games I'll be able to play).

    Sorry but shelling out $100+ for the full game is unacceptable. Stop buying this game before they get away with it and set a precedent in the industry. Don't buy this game.    … Expand
  41. ChazzRabble
    Feb 10, 2015
    4
    This game did nothing for me. I bought it day 1 - brought it home and had a 3 gig patch to update! Great. Dove into the game and it just doesn't feel right to me. Playing the monster feels clunky and the classes of the main characters feel too specific in my opinion. I'm sure there will be people who love this, but definitely not for me. Trading the game today to go towards TheThis game did nothing for me. I bought it day 1 - brought it home and had a 3 gig patch to update! Great. Dove into the game and it just doesn't feel right to me. Playing the monster feels clunky and the classes of the main characters feel too specific in my opinion. I'm sure there will be people who love this, but definitely not for me. Trading the game today to go towards The Order. Hope other people find fun in this game!… Expand
  42. andrewscool101
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    The best "buying DLC simulator" I have ever played! I wish companies would stop doing this, greed gets them nowhere. So many things that should have been included aren't.
  43. happymealer
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    This is my first review. I like to use metacritic to get an idea of what everyone thinks of an item. Unfortunately, the reviews are often skewed by the general trend of opinions from the public or something else. I just feel the need to say that this game is fun. I played the Alpha with a buddy on his PC. At the time, the PS4 version was not working properly. It looked okay from what I wasThis is my first review. I like to use metacritic to get an idea of what everyone thinks of an item. Unfortunately, the reviews are often skewed by the general trend of opinions from the public or something else. I just feel the need to say that this game is fun. I played the Alpha with a buddy on his PC. At the time, the PS4 version was not working properly. It looked okay from what I was able to see, but the PC version was gorgeous. The rating here is based on the Alpha.

    I took turns with a friend. We played as hunters and we played as the monster. The game has cool features, like the replay of character positions on the map. The entire asymmetric multiplayer concept for this game is a great addition to the monotony of games that are currently available. The game felt balanced enough during the Alpha. I was able to win on either side.

    Replay value may come into question here. But then again, the same happens with a game like COD or BF also. As long as you're interested in playing online with people, you're good. This game is one of those rare cases where you can talk to your friends about that ONE game that was crazy because x, y, and z happened... Each round plays out differently - unlike a COD match where you do well or not and win or not.

    Give it a try if it sounds interesting. I'll probably buy this on PS4 so maybe I'll write a thorough review then.    … Expand
  44. paunch
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This game costs $103 AUD in Australia ($79.99 USD in the steam store in AU) and there simply isn't enough things to do or long term replay value in my opinion to make it worth it.
  45. BladeRunner001
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Bad game...to much money for it,for dlc,for skins and others. Here's a tip...NEVER buy a game that already have "awards" when it has not been release yet. They will turn out like Destiny and other crappy "award winning games"
  46. Amazing
    Feb 10, 2015
    4
    Played 60 hours of alpha & beta and the game still crashes after hunts end 9 times out of 10. Not to mention that it takes FOREVER to get into one. Did they even fix anything?
  47. Dawei87
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This game is a joke and a total scam. There is seriously so much dlc and micro transactions it feels like a mobile game. I was dumb enough to buy the 100 dollar version of the game and they are still trying to sell me content on day one this game comes out. The base game doesn't have anywhere near enough content to warrant the price tag. This is completely shameful and I hope no one elseThis game is a joke and a total scam. There is seriously so much dlc and micro transactions it feels like a mobile game. I was dumb enough to buy the 100 dollar version of the game and they are still trying to sell me content on day one this game comes out. The base game doesn't have anywhere near enough content to warrant the price tag. This is completely shameful and I hope no one else gets suckered in to this scam. I seriously hope turtle Rock and 2k both go broke.… Expand
  48. watusi6969
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Here's a tip...NEVER buy a game that already have "awards" when it has not been release yet. They will turn out like Destiny and other crappy "award winning games".
  49. MiniDigger
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Great Game. Played alpha, beta and a lot of games after the release and I am still enjoing it. Due to the bonues for winning in evacuation, each game feals different.
    I don't understand, why people are raging so much about the dlcs. Yes, you can spend money on a triple-a title. But all maps will be free and most of the dlcs are just skins nobody realy needs.
    Some people say, that this    Great Game. Played alpha, beta and a lot of games after the release and I am still enjoing it. Due to the bonues for winning in evacuation, each game feals different.
    I don't understand, why people are raging so much about the dlcs. Yes, you can spend money on a triple-a title. But all maps will be free and most of the dlcs are just skins nobody realy needs.
    Some people say, that this game isn't fun to play. This is mostly due to the fact, that this players don't play with thier teams. If you play solo, better get cod. But if you are a team player, just get a few friends or get matched with some random people and enjoy the game.    … Expand
  50. Tubey
    Feb 10, 2015
    2
    Almost insane in it's design, marketing and execution. DLC: The Video Game (also known as Evolve) is a mediocre first person shooter (surprise surprise!) that brings nothing new to the genre other than lacklustre asymmetrical multiplayer and standard FPS shooting mechanics that are neither good or bad, just "meh".

    No suspense whatsoever, no anything actually. You don't care who you're    Almost insane in it's design, marketing and execution. DLC: The Video Game (also known as Evolve) is a mediocre first person shooter (surprise surprise!) that brings nothing new to the genre other than lacklustre asymmetrical multiplayer and standard FPS shooting mechanics that are neither good or bad, just "meh".

    No suspense whatsoever, no anything actually. You don't care who you're partnered with, you don't care about the skill development system which may as well have the word "mundane" plastered over the screen.

    This is Titanfall, Destiny and every other FPS you've ever played and obviously are bored with completely rolled into one, but with one key difference - you don't own the game. You don't. Oh, you bought it alright, you're probably thinking "yes I do, look, it's there!" - but no, you own, what, 5% of the game? 95%, at least, is locked behind DLC. You want this game in full? Be prepared to pay £150 or something over the next six months. Not that, as a sane person, you would, because it's mediocrity personified, but this is what 2K Games wants you to do. Want a shiny new skin over your character models? £5 PLEASE. Want a new gun or something? £10 PLEEEEEASE...

    This business practice will be what causes a gaming industry crash - it's a matter of time. Game companies are treating customers like braindead simpletons and it'll backfire obviously, as at some point people en masse will say "I'm not paying £50 for 5% of a game, especially a new IP that I have no idea about at all."

    The positives? Graphically it's alright, but not amazing. Voice acting isn't particularly awful, but who the hell cares, really, as this is a game that should be a free to play shooter on PC or through PSN or whatever that has microtransactions to buy if you've played the game and enjoyed it.

    WHY do game developers have an aversion to creating a quality game off the bat, full of content, then selling expansions and meaningful content if it's felt customers would go for it? The current practice of scummy companies like Ubisoft, EA and 2K are self-harming in the long term for short term gain, and they're too stupid to see it.

    Delighted to see gamers rejecting this crap and scoring it 5.2 at the time of review - but that's not low enough. Give the middle finger to these cretins and reject this nonsense, as your money deserves some god-damn effort from developers.    … Expand
  51. TheSmog
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This game gets old fast. Extremely repetitive and a shallow game for 60$. Don't waste your money, this game will cost less than a gourmet hamburger in a few months.
  52. Fyendo
    Feb 10, 2015
    5
    This game should be $29.99 with all DLC included. Its not a terrible game, its just majorly overpriced for what you get. Not really much to it, gets boring fast.
  53. peterson2k4
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Turn the game on and playing it is a blast. Beat game ezpwrience ive had in a very long time. Yea their is a lot of DLC but ita not like a free to play game where buying the DLC is the only way you can win. Without spending more than $60 you could have fun for years. The reat is for the rabid fan.

    Play it and judge the gameplay for itself.
  54. Lock
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Awesome and very fun game. Better play with friends. Don t listen school-boyz with wooden pc's, it worth every dollar. Finally something fresh in multiplayer shooters.
  55. Enforcer122
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Do game developers live in the real world these days? I have at max, 3 or 4 decent friends who will play a game with me. All of us, go to university, have lives, hobbies, jobs, families etc. When I do eventually get the chance to sit down and play a game for an extended period of time, which isn't often, the chances of all my friends being online at once for a long enough period to play aDo game developers live in the real world these days? I have at max, 3 or 4 decent friends who will play a game with me. All of us, go to university, have lives, hobbies, jobs, families etc. When I do eventually get the chance to sit down and play a game for an extended period of time, which isn't often, the chances of all my friends being online at once for a long enough period to play a game like this is absolutely slim to none.

    This game is so absolutely multiplayer, that you can almost forget the idea of playing alone. Playing with strangers in a game like this just never works out. Soon as I played it, I realised the game was a shell. If you wanted what was inside the shell you'd have to pay money for DLC and microtransactions. How they think they can get away with that is beyond me and unacceptable. Terrible stuff.    … Expand
  56. TheNinjaAce
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Let me start off by saying...I don't pre-order games. This is the only exception I've had.
    Evolve's a 4v1 multiplayer-oriented FPS game that focuses on a team of hunters that have been sent in to the planet Shear to deal with the planet's rather nasty non-native monster problem. It's been described as "A videogame boss fight, in which the boss is player-controlled". This really changes    Let me start off by saying...I don't pre-order games. This is the only exception I've had.
    Evolve's a 4v1 multiplayer-oriented FPS game that focuses on a team of hunters that have been sent in to the planet Shear to deal with the planet's rather nasty non-native monster problem. It's been described as "A videogame boss fight, in which the boss is player-controlled". This really changes things from traditional boss fights, making the game a whole lot more fun.
    There are 4 distinct hunter classes: Assault, Medic, Support, and Trapper. The hunters must rely on teamwork and coordination to take down the monster, which is able to "evolve". This "evolution" ability allows the monster to, essentially, get bigger and stronger. Matches start in favor of the hunters at monster Stage 1. Things shift to become balanced at Stage 2, and once the monster gets to Stage 3, it has the advantage (this doesn't at all mean that the Monster is overpowered at Stage 3).

    Evolve is an experience that can be described by the phrase "Easy to learn, difficult to master". There is a learning curve, mainly that deals with proper movement management for the Hunters and Monster, as well as teamwork. It is absolutely necessary that the hunters work together, at least outside of fights with inexperienced monsters. Once you learn the basics (and over the course of the first few hours of playing, you'll know what's necessary), the game becomes a whole lot more fun. The game deals less with having fast reflexes and powerful guns to kill your opponent, and more with executing a careful plan, on both sides of the fight. Sneaking up on your opponent, surprising them, doubling-back, etc. are all strategies the monster is able to employ to shift the balance in his/her favor. Hunters can use item combinations, such as the famous "Beam Team" employed by the support Hank and medic Val to heal a teammate and keep them invincible for a short time (Hank has an invincibility beam, and Val has a traditional-style MedGun).

    There's a lot of depth in Evolve. Different combinations of hunters and their respective items/weapons/abilities make for a lot of different strategies. Even with the individual hunters, some pretty cool ideas have been formed: for example, the Trapper, Abe, has a tracking dart pistol that can track the monster if it's shot at it directly, or if the monster eats wildlife that has been tracked. I played in a match during the beta in which the hunters and I (I was running Abe, then) ran with a strategy known as the "War of Attrition", which is basically killing all wildlife and tracking it. The match got really interesting, since we were employing this strategy whenever possible.

    The characters themselves are fantastic. Each of the hunters has their own fun bits of dialogue, and their designs are fantastic. All characters (monsters included) have a distinct personality. Lazarus is a stubborn, grumpy old man; Markov's a jolly, optimistic man who's obsessed with dying a glorious death in battle; and Cabot's the optimistic, great leader of the group (just to name off a few).
    Graphics are fantastic; this runs on Cryengine, so that's no surprise there. Even on lower-end hardware like the PC I use, I have next to no complaints. Anyone who's complained about the graphics really doesn't have any justification, in my opinion. Audio as well; great music, great sound effects.

    There's a lot of controversy surrounding the game for its DLC, and instead of explaining why this isn't an issue, I'll just leave you with this final point: you don't have to buy DLC.
    Happy hunting.    … Expand
  57. VinnyofTheG
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    Evolve is a game that when it's turning on all cylinders is an amazing online romp. The concept is fairly simple, you are a group of hunters, tracking, hunting and attempting to kill a bloodthirsty beast to save a colony from its wrath. As a monster, you are one of those said beasts trying to hunt prey to gain armor and energy to (you guessed it!) evolve.

    The gameplay is rewarding on    Evolve is a game that when it's turning on all cylinders is an amazing online romp. The concept is fairly simple, you are a group of hunters, tracking, hunting and attempting to kill a bloodthirsty beast to save a colony from its wrath. As a monster, you are one of those said beasts trying to hunt prey to gain armor and energy to (you guessed it!) evolve.

    The gameplay is rewarding on both ends, as a hunter it's all about the teamwork. A good trapper to keep the monster from running away when it's armor is depleted, a medic to keep on the bounce and make sure the team stays alive, support offers boosts to damage and defensive boons and the assault grinds away on the beast until it is no more. Each class has three different hunters which offer their own unique way of performing their roles.

    The monster's game is far different, you start as a neonate creature looking to gain power and strength. You spend your first part of the game evading the hunters, hunting wildlife to raise your armor and eventually go from stage 1 to stage 3, gaining ability points to add into one of four moves. Each of the three monsters has a unique play style, the Goliath is a brawler with good armor and does solid damage. The Kraken is all about distance and precision attacks and the Wraith is stealth whirlwind of death at close range. Add in the environmental hazard like aggressive wildlife, man eating plants and pools of acid and you have a solid arena for combat.

    With only two modes at launch and a few connectivity issues, the game does fall short of a loft score of 9+, but is a solid experience online all the same. Lack of a true story mission does leave you wanting of what is an outstanding setting and back story, and while you do get some of that through pre launch banter and idle conversation from the hunters, you're left feeling more like an outsider that immersed in this fantastic world. As the monster you don't need to know your origins, you know you're hungry and that you don't like being shot at.

    It's refreshing that the micro transactions on this game are limited to cosmetic upgrades rather than content itself. However it's clear that this could become similar to games like League of Legends as new monsters will be through paid DLC(unless you pre-ordered the game.), no word if hunters will come after as well.

    Frustrating connectivity issues that occurred during the open beta last month are somewhat taken care of, but they still exist, but they seem now to be occasional hiccups rather than game breaking hour long disconnect-fests of January 2015.

    All in all this is a game that I found myself enjoying for hours upon hours with a random party who must have played a good dozen matches with me online. It's great fun working with your teammates and hearing them react to close calls and epic moves on the part of the monster or your fellow hunters and hardly worth the harsh criticisms that users seem to place upon it for one reason or another. While not game of the year material, a solid game through and through and will likely get better once the last few connection bugs are dealt with. I give this game an enthusiastic 8 out of 10, falling just short of a 9 only due to day 1 connection issues.    … Expand
  58. DANTE123
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    All negative reviews that can read are just rage kids, you notice that not even have the game.

    Tell me what is a lot of content for you? Call of Duty game with 12 game modes that are the same each year? a FIFA game?, a game remastered?, smash. battlefield, mario, zelda, halo............ Everything is fresh and innovative in evolve , in perspective has more new content than many    All negative reviews that can read are just rage kids, you notice that not even have the game.

    Tell me what is a lot of content for you?

    Call of Duty game with 12 game modes that are the same each year? a FIFA game?, a game remastered?, smash. battlefield, mario, zelda, halo............

    Everything is fresh and innovative in evolve , in perspective has more new content than many other games on the market, but you only see the DLC's in Store.

    the inovation costs, keep further the innovation and then dont cry for annual refried or remastered games    … Expand
  59. TheVJ
    Feb 10, 2015
    4
    This game could have been much better. Unfortunately, to even experience the full game, you'll be forced to buy a TON of DLC and that DLC is really not fairly priced.

    And even once you do all that you're left with a game that has a great premise but gets very stale very soon once you figure out the best ways to play it. There's no completely different tactic to be applied every time so    This game could have been much better. Unfortunately, to even experience the full game, you'll be forced to buy a TON of DLC and that DLC is really not fairly priced.

    And even once you do all that you're left with a game that has a great premise but gets very stale very soon once you figure out the best ways to play it. There's no completely different tactic to be applied every time so the longevity of this game is something that'll be lacking.    … Expand
  60. Aendel
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Evolve is one of those very controversial games of recent years in regards to how it was marketed, both with its $60 price tag + the confusing DLC that they have implemented in.

    Looking at the game as a whole, it is a fantastically well made experience with great graphics, balanced gameplay, and one of the most adrenaline fueled co-op, or solo experiences if you are the monsters, that    Evolve is one of those very controversial games of recent years in regards to how it was marketed, both with its $60 price tag + the confusing DLC that they have implemented in.

    Looking at the game as a whole, it is a fantastically well made experience with great graphics, balanced gameplay, and one of the most adrenaline fueled co-op, or solo experiences if you are the monsters, that I've had the pleasure of enjoying for some time.This review is completely based upon of course my own opinions but primarily the quality of the game at launch. As above it is extremely well polished, gun-play feels fantastic, and playing as the monsters is simply one of the most exhilarating experiences I've had with new-gen games. Each hunter class is very unique and each have special abilities that must be utilized together with the others to beat down the monster successfully. That is one of Evolve's biggest strengths, is the co-op gameplay is simply superb. However to quote the Escapist review, it is also it's biggest weakness, as with any game relying on others, if you get matched with a poor team, and lose a few games in a row, it can be frustrating for some.

    On the concern of the amount of content available comes down to preference on game types and what you personally like. If you like a good story with good multiplayer, then this isn't for you. However if you like shooters, but also enjoy things like DOTA 2 or Leauge of Legends, this is a very well crafted in a sense first person MOBA on the idea of 4 v 1. I enjoy MOBA's very much which may explain why I feel there is more than enough content with 16 maps, multiple modes etc. compared to something like Leagues which when it came out had 5v5 and 3v3 modes, one map for each mode, it is a lot more content.

    I realize League of Legends and DOTA 2 are F2P which does change perceptions on things, as Evolve is a $60 retail game with optional DLC on top of it. The marketing this game deployed is something that has shown a light on how poorly publishers plan and how money grab they are, however I do not believe this detracts from what Turtle Rock Studios has made, as they have made an extremely well crafted, beautiful game, with fantastic gameplay that will at least keep myself and my friends entertained for months to come.    … Expand
  61. Honelith
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Looking past the DLC debacle, it's still alot of fun to play offering up plenty of tactics if you're into that sort of thing, best coop game to have come out in years.
  62. CAPTAINXBOX1
    Feb 10, 2015
    5
    When playing Evolve i find the game very underwhelming. I can see they have kept a lot of good things in the game style that worked really well in Left 4 Dead, however i find that Evolve is lacking and can find my time playing it very boring. Evolve is not the best game but its definitely not the worse. Personally you need to have a good communicating team otherwise you will die a lot andWhen playing Evolve i find the game very underwhelming. I can see they have kept a lot of good things in the game style that worked really well in Left 4 Dead, however i find that Evolve is lacking and can find my time playing it very boring. Evolve is not the best game but its definitely not the worse. Personally you need to have a good communicating team otherwise you will die a lot and find the game very frustrating and feel like your being overpowered even by the AI. I have played for about 5 hours and already regret my purchase but i only base that on the fact i wont be playing much of Evolve in the future.… Expand
  63. Hegelol
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Look it is an amazing game.

    Don't listen to the ppl complaining it's too pricey or whatever. It is exactly what gamers expect of a shooter game to be - it is brutal, epic and to the point.

    The first people to come complain here are usually the ones who did not understand what they are getting into or what the game is supposed to be like.

    It is the top shooter of 2015! Mind my words.
  64. J4MESOX4D
    Feb 10, 2015
    3
    I was initially really excited for Evolve, primarily due to the developers Turtle Rock Studios with their wonderful reputation in delivering an engaging and enjoyable co-operative experience with the likes of Left 4 Dead. Sadly this game is ruined right off the bat with a distinct lack of content and an inflated price thanks largely to the publishers 2K.

    Evolve is a 4 versus 1 battle    I was initially really excited for Evolve, primarily due to the developers Turtle Rock Studios with their wonderful reputation in delivering an engaging and enjoyable co-operative experience with the likes of Left 4 Dead. Sadly this game is ruined right off the bat with a distinct lack of content and an inflated price thanks largely to the publishers 2K.

    Evolve is a 4 versus 1 battle taking place on a small selection of maps in which the team progress by killing numerous monsters that spawn over and over in very mundane fashion. The lonesome player featuring as the Monster has to do the same on the other end of the map until both teams face-off in a battle to the death. The more kills as you move forward on the terrain; the greater your team and their strengths become. Unfortunately; the combat is exceptionally mundane with extremely dull shooting mechanics and underwhelming enemies. The lone player role is even more tedious as they are excluded from the co-op elements and most of the time just aimlessly killing to evolve their monster for the final battle. If you are featuring on your own; you will probably be fed up and want to leave the match before it's even concluded. This alone makes the concept extremely flawed.

    Unlike the likes of Left 4 Dead 2 which was fast paced, frantic, fun, humorous and filled with additional material; Evolve is just another soulless modern FPS with a linear design and weak gameplay. The absence of modes and content within the base game is a major problem and a huge insult in the knowledge that much of it is being withheld to be sold down the line as DLC. You could almost say this game is unfinished in its current state and the additional material on the horizon is nigh-essential just to give the product some meat. Sadly this will set you back nearly £60 which is ridiculous for a PC game in this day and age.

    Although you can participate offline and against AI; Evolve is a game that has to be played online for any enjoyment whatsoever. It is ultimately a product that is reliant on player traffic and you will need a number of committed friends who are willing to play regularly and at any given time just to ensure that you can play to a decent standard. However, I can see many people getting bored of this after a few days and turning to other titles which is a damning problem for the longevity of the game. By the time any DLC drops; this will probably be long uninstalled from your hard drive.

    Overall; Evolve is a major letdown and a game ruined by a terrible DLC roll-out plan and a limited amount of content. The game itself is very poor but the amount of features available is the final nail in the coffin. After a couple of days; you will have seen all that's on offer as the game drifts into stale mediocrity. The publishers should be ashamed of themselves with their arrogant and ignorant execution of the product and even the developers have let themselves down after the unique and ongoing success they are still experiencing with Valve. This game is simply a ripoff of the highest order and further proof that the industry ethics from some companies are nothing more than a kick in the teeth to the loyal customers that blindly support them. Avoid at all costs.    … Expand
  65. velvetmeds
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This game is very boring. Once you have played 10 minutes, you've played all of it. There's no variation, the DLC practices are an abomination and there's not enough content. There are already plenty of good online FPSes out there, this is just another one saturating the market, completely unecessary, no reason to buy this over any other. Avoid it.
  66. ici_chacal
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    I played the game for about 5h now on PC MSI Laptop. Tech performance very good, graphic very good (Cry Engine), Audio good, gameplay/cooperation good, content average - I was expecting more here in terms of unlocking skills, characters, guns. The game type can be both hide and seek or fast shooter, it all depends how good you are as monster or Hunters. I think 8/10 is good score for me.
  67. JoshR1370
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    So far I am having a blast. Monster controls took a little bit getting used to but totally worth it. The maps are gorgeous, I had fun playing every class. Gameplay for me is everything and this just about sets the standard. No match is the same. I have played matches that were short, some took a while. This game is an exception to my preference to have a compelling story. This gameSo far I am having a blast. Monster controls took a little bit getting used to but totally worth it. The maps are gorgeous, I had fun playing every class. Gameplay for me is everything and this just about sets the standard. No match is the same. I have played matches that were short, some took a while. This game is an exception to my preference to have a compelling story. This game makes me not care. I just want to hunt. I can see why people may think this game isnt worth 60 bucks as is, but i have played many games that had a TON of stuff to do that were just terrible. God knows if i could get my 60 bucks back from Unity i would. :-). If you are a multiplayer kind of gamer its a must have. Even if you are not i would still highly recommend. 2k, and turtle rock have created something really unique. I truly believe gamers will be talking about this game for years to come.… Expand
  68. TixyLix
    Feb 10, 2015
    5
    My problem with website reviews of this game is they have massive staff teams to play with. In the real world it is very hard to get a bunch of friends all playing together at the price point it is at, this put all my friends off as they know we'll probably play together like a few times and then never find the time. The game needed to be cheaper so we could buy it without thought and playMy problem with website reviews of this game is they have massive staff teams to play with. In the real world it is very hard to get a bunch of friends all playing together at the price point it is at, this put all my friends off as they know we'll probably play together like a few times and then never find the time. The game needed to be cheaper so we could buy it without thought and play it the few times we'd get a chance. The current price point just doesn't make the type of game attractive and so none of my friends are playing, especially when other multiplayer only games have much more replayabilty for a third of the price.

    If they really needed to charge £35 for the game, they should have put modes with more players in where you can still have fun if you don't have your friends playing with you. Natural Selection 2 seems like the obvious thing to take inspiration from here...    … Expand
  69. Jirekianu
    Feb 10, 2015
    3
    Allow me to correct my Review here. The game has a number of microtransactions which are all cosmetic as far as I'm aware. There are a number of different versions and editions with different bonuses. While the game's 60 price tag is relatively overpriced for the amount of content received with a game that offers day one microtransactions.
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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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