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  1. Feb 17, 2015
    7
    Not sure what everyone is complaining about regarding DLC. Would it be nice if they included skin packs to start? Sure. Would skins add to my enjoyment of the game? No. I've never paid a dime for skins, and I still enjoy my games just fine. You can unlock all the characters and monsters fairly easily by simply playing the game. I haven't seen anything DLC-related that's actually worthNot sure what everyone is complaining about regarding DLC. Would it be nice if they included skin packs to start? Sure. Would skins add to my enjoyment of the game? No. I've never paid a dime for skins, and I still enjoy my games just fine. You can unlock all the characters and monsters fairly easily by simply playing the game. I haven't seen anything DLC-related that's actually worth getting.

    Having played Evolve on PS4 for a few days, my initial impression is that it's a pretty good game. There are some really impressive things going on here. When in combat or active pursuit of a monster, the mood is tense and the action is thoroughly enjoyable. However, the game does drag a bit when when you haven't spotted the monster for a while your team is just chasing after startled birds. Playing as the monster is also quite a lot of fun and is a thrill when you win. As hunters, communication with your teammates is crucial, so having mics is a huge advantage.

    Wait times getting into a game seem a bit long at times, but I assume this will improve as more people (hopefully) buy the game and populate the servers.

    I also like that they have an offline solo mode that allows you to practice with bots while also leveling up skills.

    Overall, great concept for a game and I hope that it'll pick up in popularity. It can be repetitive but this should not be mistaken for shallow gameplay. Getting the basics of movement and skills/abilities down and learning the maps is just the first step. I'll tentatively give Evolve a '7' but this could end up being a solid 8 or even a 9 once some of the kinks are worked out.
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  2. Mar 3, 2015
    7
    This game has an amazing idea.

    The idea is that four friends can come together to hunt giant monsters and have fun. And while in theory it's awesome, the reality is that this game isn't very fun all around. Encounters with the monsters loose their value after certain repetition. In the end, after a couple days this game seems old.

    I do not recommend buying this game. A rent, at best.
  3. Mar 21, 2015
    7
    After 200 hours of play, it is my opinion that the game is unbalanced in favor of the monster IN HUNT MODE. You can pick out the trapper silhouette with enough practice, which makes evading the trapper's dome and evolving to level 3 a simple matter. The monsters melee reach is INSAINLY LONG, and medics heal FAR TOO SLOWLY to keep up with the monster's special abilities, and barely fastAfter 200 hours of play, it is my opinion that the game is unbalanced in favor of the monster IN HUNT MODE. You can pick out the trapper silhouette with enough practice, which makes evading the trapper's dome and evolving to level 3 a simple matter. The monsters melee reach is INSAINLY LONG, and medics heal FAR TOO SLOWLY to keep up with the monster's special abilities, and barely fast enough to keep up with basic melee attacks.

    As for all the hoo-ha about the DLC, I don't think there is a problem. Maps will always be free (they say) and new hunters/monsters add enough to the game to justify asking for money. I know most people disagree, but that is my opinion.

    As for the other modes (Rescue, Hatch, Defend) they seem more balanced, and specific hunters are more suited to certain modes (Lazarus and resurrect colonists in rescue, and Bucket can kill eggs very quickly by himself in Hatch.) I will confess I haven't played these modes much in my 200 hours, and wish there was a function where I could que for them directly, rather than having to que up for a whole evacuation game and hope I get one.
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  4. Sep 27, 2015
    7
    I don't know why the reviews of this game are so awful, because the game is good. It is not a masterpiece, not a GOTY, not even a game that i will remember, but it is an enjoyable and a different experience of what a multiplayer shooter normally offers. I recommend this game simply because its gameplay mechanics are good, the graphics are great, and you will enjoy almost every secondI don't know why the reviews of this game are so awful, because the game is good. It is not a masterpiece, not a GOTY, not even a game that i will remember, but it is an enjoyable and a different experience of what a multiplayer shooter normally offers. I recommend this game simply because its gameplay mechanics are good, the graphics are great, and you will enjoy almost every second playing it. But as i said don't expect a masterpiece, just expect a good game that will give you hours of fun Expand
  5. Aug 16, 2016
    7
    I had to pass up Evolve on release due to it's 100+ dollars of day one DLC, and the fact that I couldn't get any of my friends interested in it. Fast forward to the transition to free to play with the "Stage 2" release, and I found a surprisingly entertaining coop vs. AI mode. At present only Goliath is available as an AI monster in the public playlist, but I suspect this will soonI had to pass up Evolve on release due to it's 100+ dollars of day one DLC, and the fact that I couldn't get any of my friends interested in it. Fast forward to the transition to free to play with the "Stage 2" release, and I found a surprisingly entertaining coop vs. AI mode. At present only Goliath is available as an AI monster in the public playlist, but I suspect this will soon change. Action is fast-paced and frantic, with a range of playable hunters with greatly differing arsenals. There are enough maps to keep the hunt mode fresh, but I hope to see the return of other game modes. Expand
  6. Aug 19, 2016
    7
    Since the game entered f2p, it's been better than ever. Really fun in short bursts and even more if you play it with friends. I highly recommend to check it out.
  7. 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.
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  8. Mar 5, 2015
    6
    Gameplay wise it is decent game and well polished day 1. Can easily play a day or 2 but then things get a little repetitive due to lack of content. Will get better as More dlc comes out but feels a little lite on it. Would be more like a 8 but as game includes over 100$ of day one DLC not on season pass or 100$ monster edition ruins it for ppl who shelled out 100$ to get a "complete"Gameplay wise it is decent game and well polished day 1. Can easily play a day or 2 but then things get a little repetitive due to lack of content. Will get better as More dlc comes out but feels a little lite on it. Would be more like a 8 but as game includes over 100$ of day one DLC not on season pass or 100$ monster edition ruins it for ppl who shelled out 100$ to get a "complete" experience. Bad form turtle rock Bad form indeed. Expand
  9. 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.
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  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
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  14. Feb 10, 2015
    6
    Game was alright on launch with a lot of potential but fell apart amongst dumb dlc practices and poor management.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
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  17. 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)
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  18. Feb 16, 2015
    6
    The game is good for a short while but there is just not enough here. A proper campaign is needed. I like that it forces people to actually work together when playing as hunters, but during most modes the humans always seem to have the edge. The fact that that only one monster is available from the start is also a bit disappointing as it gets repetitive really quickly.

    A good concept
    The game is good for a short while but there is just not enough here. A proper campaign is needed. I like that it forces people to actually work together when playing as hunters, but during most modes the humans always seem to have the edge. The fact that that only one monster is available from the start is also a bit disappointing as it gets repetitive really quickly.

    A good concept but it lacks polish and feels a bit half baked.
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  19. Sep 6, 2015
    6
    I thought I would like this game more then what I did. Sadly the amount of money they want you to pour into this game for different hunters and monsters leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. At first the hunting was fun, challenging, and adrenaline pumping (especially as the Monster)...seemed to dry out and get stuck in a sense of rinse and repeat. The Evacuation mode attempted to add someI thought I would like this game more then what I did. Sadly the amount of money they want you to pour into this game for different hunters and monsters leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. At first the hunting was fun, challenging, and adrenaline pumping (especially as the Monster)...seemed to dry out and get stuck in a sense of rinse and repeat. The Evacuation mode attempted to add some difference to the game but the different modes seemed way to unbalanced. I could of dealt with the constant pace of the game if the hunters and monsters where free, adding a new line of play to the game.
    If you have the money to put into this game then you may like it.
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  20. Jul 18, 2017
    6
    I will keep this one short,

    Good idea, terrible monetization, and organization of this game. Very disappointing. But it is free to play so if you want to check it out, you don't have much to lose.
  21. Jan 31, 2020
    6
    So everything is pretty awesome in this game. The artwork, the character, and weapon design, the design of the monster with their animation (especially their melee attacks) make you really feel this tense atmosphere. Also, love the great UI design.

    The biggest issue despite all of this is one major flaw: if somebody in the team wants to sabotage you etc. everything falls apart. If you
    So everything is pretty awesome in this game. The artwork, the character, and weapon design, the design of the monster with their animation (especially their melee attacks) make you really feel this tense atmosphere. Also, love the great UI design.

    The biggest issue despite all of this is one major flaw: if somebody in the team wants to sabotage you etc. everything falls apart. If you have friends to play with - awesome. If you randomly join servers you have to be lucky to enjoy.
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  22. 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 ÂŁ35 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...
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  23. 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.
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  24. Feb 17, 2015
    5
    Evolve has such long foreplay! Most of the time you just run around the map, trying to find the monster, while dude playing as monster is running around map, eating animals, hiding somewhere and evolving. After 10 minutes the show will finally start, but most of the time playing you're bored. Left4dead was way more thrilling and action packed, making your hands and ass go sweaty non-stop.Evolve has such long foreplay! Most of the time you just run around the map, trying to find the monster, while dude playing as monster is running around map, eating animals, hiding somewhere and evolving. After 10 minutes the show will finally start, but most of the time playing you're bored. Left4dead was way more thrilling and action packed, making your hands and ass go sweaty non-stop. Here in Evolve, the whole universe and stars constellation must be in right place to keep you entertained. Expand
  25. 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.
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  26. May 27, 2015
    5
    I do not recommend at the current price
    1. Little the content for the money that ask for the game
    2. Developers frankly do not care what the fans leaving the game. I do not see any action for global change Now as I see there are two ways of development: the move to Free to Play or greatly reduce the price and add a lot of free content (modes, maps) Previous Version Review, inspired
    I do not recommend at the current price
    1. Little the content for the money that ask for the game
    2. Developers frankly do not care what the fans leaving the game. I do not see any action for global change

    Now as I see there are two ways of development: the move to Free to Play or greatly reduce the price and add a lot of free content (modes, maps)

    Previous Version Review, inspired by the originality and the first impressions of the game:

    The game is simply delicious, with enough of friends 25 hours only in Beta and that's not counting Alpha!
    This is one of the best shooters coop that I have tried, it is on a par with L4D, L4D2, PayDay (1,2) and Dying Light
    Now the main thing that the developers have not thrown it as Respawn with Titafall and support amendments was as planned.
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay (if normalno players or friends) 10/10
    Optimization 10/10 Given that my computer is still with DDR2 4Gb, Intel Core Quad Q9300 2,5Ghz, Nvidia GTX560Ti and I have 30 fps and above, without lags and friezes !!!
    And the plot is not required.
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  27. 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?
  28. Feb 16, 2015
    5
    You should wait until Ultimate Edition is released before buying Game.
    This game is Online Versus Only.
    Not worth buying until price reach 29.99 USD. Only good part is New Gameplay unlike Most Shooters nowdays. Avoid buying Season Pass DLCs is Pay to Unlock are not worth since Filesize is 3MB-10MB. Avoid buying Pay to Unlock DLCs is not worth paying since they Shipped on Disc. I
    You should wait until Ultimate Edition is released before buying Game.
    This game is Online Versus Only.
    Not worth buying until price reach 29.99 USD.
    Only good part is New Gameplay unlike Most Shooters nowdays.
    Avoid buying Season Pass DLCs is Pay to Unlock are not worth since Filesize is 3MB-10MB.
    Avoid buying Pay to Unlock DLCs is not worth paying since they Shipped on Disc.

    I hate Pay to Unlock aka On Disc DLC.
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  29. 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
  30. 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
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Nov 1, 2015
    80
    Evolve is unquestionably one of the best multiplayer games to arrive in the last few years.
  2. 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.
  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]