Evolve

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 975 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 281 out of 975
  2. Mixed: 156 out of 975
  3. Negative: 538 out of 975
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  1. gebb60
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    I will give this game a 9 its good but it needs some work like more game types and people who give this game a 0-4 come on the game just came out give it time
  2. Bloodish
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Don't listen to the haters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Happy hunting for those of you I will encounter online!    … Expand
  3. Chaeote
    Feb 13, 2015
    8
    FAIR WARNING: This is a first impressions review, I may change it later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    NOW, Finally, onto the game.

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

    But the monster gameplay? ****

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

    I bought it on those alone.

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

    Only bugs I encountered:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    In conclusion, a surprise game for me.    … Expand
  4. JessicaPatt27
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    I am surprised by the relatively low score... I enjoyed playing this game... and that's all you can really ask. If you can let some of the negatives go, I think Evolve is worth the money... pennies on the hour, really.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. shyy
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    if u bought the game in preorder its so much worth these 50€ because you get free dlc (15€) and free l4d 1 copy for steam(14€) IT is 21€ for game. I think haters should wait till price falls and first buy the game, then play it for like 4 to 5 hours and then **** review it ;)
  8. Hermes_tri
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best FPS ever..
    No, seriosly. I loved ithe beta, I love it even more now. It is what Titanfall aspired to be but never was as it had like 10% of expected content. Content is not an issue here.
    Singleplayer mode? Check. Easy character Switch? Check. Meaningful progression? Check. Multiple game modes? Check. Map result changing next map conditions? Check. Destructuble    Hands down the best FPS ever..
    No, seriosly. I loved ithe beta, I love it even more now. It is what Titanfall aspired to be but never was as it had like 10% of expected content. Content is not an issue here.

    Singleplayer mode? Check.
    Easy character Switch? Check.
    Meaningful progression? Check.
    Multiple game modes? Check.
    Map result changing next map conditions? Check.
    Destructuble environment? Check.
    Lots of weapons, gadgets and skills? Check.
    Gameplay based on Teamwork and communication? Check.
    Completely different 3-rd person gameplay with monster? Check.
    Good Balance? Check.

    I love playing the game and just listening the hunters banter with each other. Or play as a bloody Monster and feed on the wildlife!!

    Its basically a perfect game, just like Dragon Age Inquisition is a perfect RPG this is a perfect team FPS.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. Ganja_VooDoo
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    OK.
    So I played the game for almost 12 hours in total, and let me tell you something, this is the BEST SHOOTER ever made (for 4 vs 1 play). this game bring the thrill back to the pc games, every match is different, every match is amazing.
    Almost every match you have Hollywood Michel Bay like scenarios that grabs your soul for the next 24 hours. I am not getting into small details to    OK.
    So I played the game for almost 12 hours in total, and let me tell you something, this is the BEST SHOOTER ever made (for 4 vs 1 play). this game bring the thrill back to the pc games, every match is different, every match is amazing.
    Almost every match you have Hollywood Michel Bay like scenarios that grabs your soul for the next 24 hours.
    I am not getting into small details to tell you how much it is balance it is and stuff, but I can tell you that if you understand the hunting dynamic and have the patient to change you're LETS RUN AND SHOOT play, you will have an additive game experience.
    I recommend this game if you want to have some real fun!!!
    AND TO ALL YOU CHEAP SPOIELD "IT COST 60$" CRY BABY - if its too expensive don't buy it! no one is forcing you, but to **** about it is simply to think that you disserve something, well your not!
    To give a low game score due to pricing will make you a spoiled underpaid grownup.
    So Good luck with the game, Happy hunting and have fun!!!    … Expand
  11. scubanty
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Evolve is a very addicting game with top notch graphics and endless amounts of fun. With the tutorial this game is very easy to learn the controls with. I like being the hunters because I like to work as a team with others. This is one of my favorite games I have played.
    Seeing the monster evolve over the course of the game is great.
  12. Soupermon
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Great game!

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

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

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

    All in all, it's a great game. The multiplayer is great! And the solo gameplay is just as fun! The only downside is being paired with people who don't play as a team and constantly try to play hero and get wrecked for going solo.    … Expand
  13. OracleFish
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    The game is fun, unique, and there's enough character and game mode variety to keep it interesting for a long while. Also, the bot AI in solo mode is pretty brutal.

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

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

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

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

    Not sure why Metacritic lets people who haven't even played the game review it though. Site should be moderated better than that.    … Expand
  14. Butyi
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Awesome game.I expected much less, especially because it was very over hype and got it for 29.99 at Christmas but worth it. Surprisingly easy to learn (for me at least) and a bit repetitive but overall it's a good game.I can't stop playing it.

    PS.:ignore all the DLCs and the butt-hurt the DLCs causing.The game is not for everyone but doesn't deserve the hate it got.
  15. mcb17
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I almost didn't get this game after reading these reviews. I'm glad I did though! I have been having a blast! Yes it's lame to have the dlc crap, but you really don't need to buy it, you level up each character to unlock a new character and it doesn't take that long... and if you're a millennial and used to instant gratification don't buy this. We don't want your kind here. This is not aI almost didn't get this game after reading these reviews. I'm glad I did though! I have been having a blast! Yes it's lame to have the dlc crap, but you really don't need to buy it, you level up each character to unlock a new character and it doesn't take that long... and if you're a millennial and used to instant gratification don't buy this. We don't want your kind here. This is not a mindless shooter, it takes patience to learn how to play properly. I am having a lot more fun actually playing it than I thought I would when I was watching on ps4's streaming service. As to the dlc stuff... mobile games have taken a big portion of the market and the result is the producers of these games trying to make more money anyway they can. I don't agree with it but I understand it. It looks like the route they are taking isn't going over very well but the producers will get their money some other way if not this way. It's always all about the money in a capitalist society.… 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. FreeJ
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    I must be honest. Initially I thought the game doesn't offer much. I thought it to be confusing, slow moving, with a movement system that felt sluggish and I felt shots didn't really connect. It took me a good few hours and the realization that you can level your monsters and hunters in solo mode to appreciate what this game is all about.

    For some reason Turtle Rock Studios managed to    I must be honest. Initially I thought the game doesn't offer much. I thought it to be confusing, slow moving, with a movement system that felt sluggish and I felt shots didn't really connect. It took me a good few hours and the realization that you can level your monsters and hunters in solo mode to appreciate what this game is all about.

    For some reason Turtle Rock Studios managed to hit the nail on the head once you begin to understand what kind of game this is. What lies between all the hunting and evading, the roaring and the shooting surprisingly does work. The amount of potential you have for teamplay between the 4 out of 12 hunters that go after one of three monsters is simply stunning. The thrill evading the hunters as a monster is genuinely real and rarely have you felt the need for such finely tuned and well thought out movement with such a seemingly large and fearsome protagonist.

    Imagine you are Sam Fisher escaping a bunch of hunters that complement each other perfectly. Only that instead of Sam Fisher you are a moving, jumping, climbing house. Yes once again for some reason it all works.

    For once all I can say is, just play it. Play it to understand it. It isn't grasped in 3-4 matches.
    It takes way more than that because it is way more than that.    … Expand
  18. volSonic
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Pros:
    - Fun to play with friends.
    - Intense action packed shooter as you try to hunt and survive against powerful monster. - Strategically balanced (monster doesn't feel too OP against hunters) - Enjoyable environmental layout and interesting characters, telling about the history of the colonisation. - Fun to play especially alone as the monster against other players. Cons: - Lack    Pros:
    - Fun to play with friends.
    - Intense action packed shooter as you try to hunt and survive against powerful monster.
    - Strategically balanced (monster doesn't feel too OP against hunters)
    - Enjoyable environmental layout and interesting characters, telling about the history of the colonisation.
    - Fun to play especially alone as the monster against other players.

    Cons:
    - Lack of content (limited to DLC) for example skin packs, season pass, with an exclusive content for a early buyer.
    - No meaningful story around main events (just randomly generated evacuation "story" and very lame ending) characters dialogue gets repetitive over time.
    - Character leveling does not satisfy enough, and only goal is just to reach the elite level, which unlocks elite skins for the characters (other skins only available with real money)

    Evolve is a enjoyable game, but it gives the constant feeling that it could've been better without the microtransaction (I can't blame on turtle rock studios, 2K had control on them and decided how content was splitted) Evolve had potential to be the next ground breaking competitive FPS shooter.
    The game broke apart when it got too repetitive and doesn't had any interesting story around the maps, characters or even monsters. e.g. From where monsters came from, characters talked about "secret agencies", abandoned planets that got dark and nobody didn't came back alive to tell what happened.
    Evolve is a great fun for awhile, and I hoped I could understand more about the story and the world, but huge gaps around maps,characters etc.) ruins the experience a bit while you play.
    You can only speculate what happened and create lores around maps and hunters.

    This is my 2nd review, DO NOT take this too seriously. :)    … Expand
  19. huibuh
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Game!

    Wenn alle Spieler gut sind, wird es ein langes aktionreiches Spiel. Wenn ein Jäger oder das Monser schlecht ist, ist es schnell vorbei. Kommt es zum Kampf, wird das Spiel sehr schnell und aktionreich, alle müssen gut zusammen funktionieren.

    Das Monster zu töten ist schwer, es zu spielen rel. leicht.

    Abwechslung kommt durch die vielen verschiedenen Charakter rein. Jeder "Jäger" (3 pro Klasse) spielt sich komplett anders als der Vorgänger.

    Positiv ist meines erachtens gerade, dass das Monster so schwer zu töten ist. Man muss wirklich gut zusammenspielen, sonst wird man gefressen!

    Nicht SOO gut gelungen ist die Minimap und es gibt zu wenig optische Abwechslung in Sachen Maps. Auch wenn Sie unterschiedlich aufgebaut sind, sieht irgendwie doch jede Map aus wie die davor. Hier muss sich auf jeden Fall noch etwas tun!

    Das mit der "DLC-Politik" kann ich nicht bestätigen. Wer UNBEDINGT eine blau anstatt eine "normale" Waffe will und sich deswegen ein DLC kauft ist selber schuld, es sind halt nur Skins.    … Expand
  20. kraenk
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    These user reviews are the proof what is wrong with metacritic and how it is abused these days. All these haters hating on a great game just because they have a different opinion is just incredibly awkward, even if the game delivers on almost all fronts.
  21. ArbyX
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    This game is very fun - it puts 4 human controller hunters against a human controlled monster. The monster's task is to either wipe out the hunters all at once, or to evolve into level 3 and destroy the power relay, whereas the hunters have to try and wipe out the monster. This can be very fun, but when playing with 3 or 4 people. I have a lot of fun when in a group, but the game requiresThis game is very fun - it puts 4 human controller hunters against a human controlled monster. The monster's task is to either wipe out the hunters all at once, or to evolve into level 3 and destroy the power relay, whereas the hunters have to try and wipe out the monster. This can be very fun, but when playing with 3 or 4 people. I have a lot of fun when in a group, but the game requires a large amount of communication, and without having a full/near full team it is hard to be successful, and the game becomes a lot less fun. The monsters are also not the best balanced - the goliath is very hard to do well with, whereas the Wraith is incredibly overt powered if it gets to stage 2.

    Overall a decent game, but needs a bit more tweaking, and best with friends.    … Expand
  22. Kanonen80
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Evolve is a highly polished multi-player experience that keeps me coming back for more. Despite what others have been saying, I feel like there is PLENTY of content in the base game for hours of diverse game play. It comes with twelve unique Hunters and three Monsters - contrast that with something like Left4Dead where there were FOUR vanilla Survivors with no special skills. Each HunterEvolve is a highly polished multi-player experience that keeps me coming back for more. Despite what others have been saying, I feel like there is PLENTY of content in the base game for hours of diverse game play. It comes with twelve unique Hunters and three Monsters - contrast that with something like Left4Dead where there were FOUR vanilla Survivors with no special skills. Each Hunter has a unique arsenal and set of skills that make each a very different experience.

    After 20+ hours of game time, I still haven't unlocked all of the characters available in the base game - not because unlocking them is a chore (it isn't) but because I just enjoyed playing the characters I already have that I just haven't gotten around to attempting to unlock the others.

    There are plenty of modes and four match types with varying objectives, while Turtle Rock hinting at additional variants being available for free in the future.

    If you don't think that is enough content, then maybe unreal expectations are the real culprit.    … Expand
  23. Razid
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    Love the game. @ +50 hours played and I'm still hyped and addicted lol. It's much deeper than people realize and it has great variety in gameplay. 9/10 for me for sure! :)
  24. zathaia
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Great game both in regards to graphics and gameplay. It's super fun to play both with your friends and on your own.

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

    Absolutely worth-your-money game. Most of the low scores this game receives is based on the "Too many microtransactions/DLCs"-argument, which is a bit exaggerated. I would personally rather have the developer release DLCs for me instead of just leaving the game to die after release, even if it will cost me a little.    … Expand
  25. Bananadog
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Evolve is a really good game.
    Evolve is a Multiplayer Shooter with 2 teams.
    One Team is the Hunter-Team(4People). They have to hunt down the monster. The other team is the Monster(1Person). You can either kill all the hunters or destroy the enemy Power. Playing as both teams is really fun. As a hunter you really feel like you are hunting down the beast. As the monster you really    Evolve is a really good game.
    Evolve is a Multiplayer Shooter with 2 teams.
    One Team is the Hunter-Team(4People). They have to hunt down the monster.
    The other team is the Monster(1Person). You can either kill all the hunters or destroy the enemy Power.

    Playing as both teams is really fun. As a hunter you really feel like you are hunting down the beast.
    As the monster you really feel like someone is hunting you. It really makes you a bit paranoid.

    The gameplay is really balanced. Both team have the same chance of winning. But winning as the hunter requires teamwork.

    People are giving this game a negative review because of the DLC's. But they are only cosmetic and do not change the gameplay. So giving this game a bad review only because of the DLC's is stupid. The DLC's are only cosmetic and only change the skin of your weapon.

    Overall this game is really fun. I am giving it a 8.5/10    … Expand
  26. Psynapse
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    A great game to sink your teeth into for an hour or so at a time.

    A few of my mates play the game together and it's great. And when they aren't around, the players that I get matched up with are mostly friendly and communicate well. This game is at it's strongest when you work as a team, and having a bit of banter between matches whilst trying to get to the top of the leaderboards (top    A great game to sink your teeth into for an hour or so at a time.

    A few of my mates play the game together and it's great. And when they aren't around, the players that I get matched up with are mostly friendly and communicate well. This game is at it's strongest when you work as a team, and having a bit of banter between matches whilst trying to get to the top of the leaderboards (top 100 in my region for medic at the moment) really makes me want to keep on playing all night.

    The adrenaline you get when playing as a hunter or as the monster is second to none, trying to stay alive whilst getting focused by the monster and your whole team working as one, this game is just so strong when it's working at its peak.

    Yes the DLC is too expensive, but no one is forcing you to pay for it at all. If no-one buys it, 2k and Turtle rock will get the message and be forced to change up their strategy.

    At the end of the day, It's not ground shattering, but it's worth a buy if you can get a few of your mates involved... Just remember to breathe!    … Expand
  27. babalonkie
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Best played with friends. Cat and mouse with perks. Day 1 DLC is cosmetic, future DLC is for further features. However if stock is bought all features are unlocked for everybody off the bat.

    Bit pricey, which is what prevents this getting higher than 8, but whats there is good. Dont listen to the hype, try it yourselves, i thought i would hate the idea this game brings but turned out i like it.
  28. ZeroWaitState
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    A very fun game, with a broken matchingmaking system and a dead player community. The game was so expensive at launch that they pretty much priced themselves out of the market. One day 1, the base game with the DLC to play characters was they were released was $85+. Today, in season 2, it's over $100 for all of the characters.

    You will spend 20 minutes on average queueing for a match    A very fun game, with a broken matchingmaking system and a dead player community. The game was so expensive at launch that they pretty much priced themselves out of the market. One day 1, the base game with the DLC to play characters was they were released was $85+. Today, in season 2, it's over $100 for all of the characters.

    You will spend 20 minutes on average queueing for a match which will most likely last 5 minutes or so. It's a shame, because the gameplay is actually really good, but the handful of people who could afford this game are tired of it and have moved on to other games the cost multiple hundreds of dollars, like HOTS.    … Expand
  29. Soujirop
    Jul 12, 2016
    8
    Good free to play game, it should have been like this from the start and we would have avoided all these negative reviews... Probably marks are going up now that we can skip the unworthy pricing.
  30. RappyMagoo
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    Great game, I'd estimate that over half of the bad reviews for Evolve are from people that don't even own the game: It's original, and most importantly it's fun. Don't listen to the whiners, buy this game.
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#98 Best PC Game of 2015
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
78
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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