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.
  31. spectralknight
    Sep 3, 2016
    8
    The game is really nice. Is one of the best f2p game I ever played. Nothing to make this game a pay2win. Sometimes I wonder how the devs get their money from this game...Good graphics, gameplay, sound and atmosphere. Sadly I have other games to play and I just play this game occasionally. The only problem for this game is a stable base of players which I hope this game is going to have orThe game is really nice. Is one of the best f2p game I ever played. Nothing to make this game a pay2win. Sometimes I wonder how the devs get their money from this game...Good graphics, gameplay, sound and atmosphere. Sadly I have other games to play and I just play this game occasionally. The only problem for this game is a stable base of players which I hope this game is going to have or maybe still has because at the moment I write this are around 5000 players in-game. From what I played(not much is true) I recommend this title and especially if you don't know or don't have what to play you can try this game and be a dedicated player. The game is good and it really deserves to be recommended especially as a f2p game. You have everything you need about this kind of game from a non pay2win system to a dedicated team of developers which are frequently releasing events and updates for this game. (75/100 for me)… Expand
  32. eldumloido
    Feb 25, 2015
    7
    Good game, and dlc doesn't cost any more than in other games even tough they claim that here. In cod the season pass for pc is 50€ for evolve it's 20€ (same as critically acclaimed bordelands series, and almost any other game). Only problems I've had are in matchmaking when you play in party where the players lvl difffrentiate mutch and with 2k support not doing anything. If 2k answers meGood game, and dlc doesn't cost any more than in other games even tough they claim that here. In cod the season pass for pc is 50€ for evolve it's 20€ (same as critically acclaimed bordelands series, and almost any other game). Only problems I've had are in matchmaking when you play in party where the players lvl difffrentiate mutch and with 2k support not doing anything. If 2k answers me with something else than pre-made messages ill give 2 more points.… Expand
  33. sscott0829tw
    Feb 15, 2015
    6
    Evolve is like a free OLG, but the problem is it cost too much,59.99 to do the same thing over and over again,
    the concept is good,but really not fun enough.By the way,the graphics are good though,cryengine always look gorgeous.The monsters are too strong,you just need to run and eat until lv3 and kill all the hunters.i think 2k need to nerf the monsters or buff the hunters. i think    Evolve is like a free OLG, but the problem is it cost too much,59.99 to do the same thing over and over again,
    the concept is good,but really not fun enough.By the way,the graphics are good though,cryengine always look gorgeous.The monsters are too strong,you just need to run and eat until lv3 and kill all the hunters.i think 2k need to nerf the monsters or buff the hunters. i think evolve is an ok game but not a great game,and l4d2 is way better than it    … Expand
  34. acidcritic
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    La **** che ha colpito questo gioco è assolutamente ridicola. Il gioco non sarà perfetto, necessita ancora di patch, ma certo definirlo un gioco senza contenuti o boiate di questo genere è davvero patetico. La gente sempre più spesso pretende giochi gratis, non rendendosi conto di come le DLC siano la via perfetta per guadagnare senza danneggiare l'esperienza di gioco: tutti i contenuti aLa **** che ha colpito questo gioco è assolutamente ridicola. Il gioco non sarà perfetto, necessita ancora di patch, ma certo definirlo un gioco senza contenuti o boiate di questo genere è davvero patetico. La gente sempre più spesso pretende giochi gratis, non rendendosi conto di come le DLC siano la via perfetta per guadagnare senza danneggiare l'esperienza di gioco: tutti i contenuti a pagamento di questo gioco sono assolutamente non necessari e averli non ti rende né migliore né più forte degli altri player.

    Questo titolo semplicemente punisce tutti coloro i quali non sanno giocare di squadra, rendendolo consigliato soltanto per chi sa usare il cervello e non pensa soltanto con il dito posato sul mouse.    … Expand
  35. Chornee
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    Desde el Alpha el juego me cautivó. Tanto los gráficos, como la jugabilidad me parecieron destacados para la nueva generación. Leí muchas críticas diciendo que podía volverse monótono y repetitivo fácilmente... Sinceramente, no lo creo (y me baso en mis ya contadas 45hs). Existen 4 modos de juego diferente, unificado en el modo evacuación lo que crearía una especie de 5to modo de juego.Desde el Alpha el juego me cautivó. Tanto los gráficos, como la jugabilidad me parecieron destacados para la nueva generación. Leí muchas críticas diciendo que podía volverse monótono y repetitivo fácilmente... Sinceramente, no lo creo (y me baso en mis ya contadas 45hs). Existen 4 modos de juego diferente, unificado en el modo evacuación lo que crearía una especie de 5to modo de juego. Sumando a esto, la cantidad de combinaciones posibles en cuanto a cazadores, monstruos, mapas y perks (sin contar a los jugadores en sí) crea innumerables posibilidades para cada partida. Entiendo que el costo del producto es algo elevado y el hecho de que saquen DLCs antes de liberar el producto es algo... inquietante. Pero le tengo mucha fe a este juego y realmente creo que vale cada centavo; se ve que los desarrolladores le están poniendo muchas ganas y responden a las inquietudes de los jugadores con la mayor presteza posible. Esto último se notó, por ej, en la velocidad para encontrar una partida en la Beta que era prácticamente inmediata (a diferencia del Alpha donde tardaba muchísimo). Y me parece ridículo que haya gente que le de mala reputación al juego solamente por el costo; este no es un parámetro para determinar la calidad de un juego… Si no quieren, o no pueden, pagar lo que se pide simplemente no lo hagan y listo; nadie los obliga…

    En fin, compren el juego y sale partuza loca! XD    … Expand
  36. Scay21
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    Currently, I own only the base game, and have played primarily medics.

    To start with the thing everyone seems to pick on first, the price. This is by far the most I have ever spent on one game, but I consider it well worth it's price. I was extremely hesitant to get the game at such a high price, but I was able to play in the beta version of game, and enjoyed it so much that I did    Currently, I own only the base game, and have played primarily medics.

    To start with the thing everyone seems to pick on first, the price. This is by far the most I have ever spent on one game, but I consider it well worth it's price. I was extremely hesitant to get the game at such a high price, but I was able to play in the beta version of game, and enjoyed it so much that I did purchase the base game (three monsters, twelve hunters - the only ones currently available to play in game). And I've not regretted it. I've had an amazing amount of fun with just the three medics, and I'm looking forward to unlocking the other hunter characters in the other classes and learning how to play them. I easily see myself sinking a few hundred hours into this game without getting bored. Not to mention learning to play the monsters, which have a whole other learning curve to go through.

    Balancing - I hear this both ways, people say the monsters or hunter are either too easy or too hard to play, either the hunters are overpowered or the monsters are. In my opinion, based on the numerous hunts I've participated in with both incredibly skilled monsters and very unskilled ones, with a great team of hunters and terrible ones, they're fairly evenly balanced. A lot of whether or not a hunter or monster is "overpowered" or not depends on whether that characters play style suits the player. Even hunters in the same class play very, very differently. Some suit a player, others don't. When they suit a player's play style, they can seem overpowered, but it's really just player skill. Some times it's also a matter of player mood. A lot of people say Lazarus is the weakest medic, but I play all three medics fairly evenly. I don't find any one of them any better than the other. Which I play depends a lot on the mode of the game, and my mood when I'm playing. I play Val when I'm prefer to stay out of the main battle and aide from a distance, I play Lazarus when I'm inclined to be sneaky and stealthy, and on defense modes, and I play Caira when I prefer to be running up at the front lines. I've had great battles with all of them against good monsters (including the wraith). That said, it took me suffering through many a terrible battle when I first started playing Lazarus, until I figured out how to play him properly. Now I find him just as fun to play as any other the other medics. This goes the same for the monsters, some will suit your play style others won't. I saw I guy struggle with Goliath during the first four rounds of an evacuation match, only to unlock the Kraken in the last round and pummel us all the first time he played it. I've seen other players do terribly at the Kraken because they can't coordinate all it's long ranged attacks. The only exception to this is the Wraith, which does need some adjusting done to it's balancing, as it is currently very difficult for a less than proficient hunter team to take out even a reasonably skilled wraith player, but it's by no means impossible. That said, the game is barely a week old, and there will be sure to be balance tweaks soon enough to fix any balance problems.

    Game play pacing - Some people complain that the game is boring and repetitive, or has too much "chase" time playing the monster. I disagree with this completely. If you're bored with this game, it is either because you're not playing it right (AKA you're not taking the time to learn how to play your characters or you're not playing as part of a the team), or because this is not a typical first person shooter. I personally do not like first person shooters. I find them annoying, boring, repetitive and generally lacking in any kind or actual necessity for player learned skills and tactics. Yet I love Evolve. This is the first game I have ever felt like I was reasonable competent at as part of a team, and it is precisely because it isn't just a "shoot everything that walks by" type of game. In fact, if you spend the game shooting every wildlife animal that crosses you're path, you'll never catch the monster, and likely will get yourself killed a good number of times and irritate your teammates who have to keep coming back to revive you. It's better just to hop over them all and keep chasing. Learning how to predict the monster's movement, communicating with and working together effectively with your team (push to talk comes in handy here), and knowing how to play your specific character (hunter or monster) all go a long way to succeeding in Evolve. Evolve is not a typical shooter game, and in my opinion it shouldn't be. The fact that it isn't like every other shooter game out there is exactly what I like about it. If you want to play a typical shoot em' up game there are plenty of other games out there for you. Evolve is not one of them. It's a game of mind games and stealth and tactics and teamwork.    … Expand
  37. duggernaut84
    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.    … Expand
  38. Titiniusad
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    Let me start off with - I made an account just because Evolve was getting so much hate, and felt like I should share my experiences with the game.

    Lets talk about the price. How are people still complaining about game prices? With so many games and developers out there, do they not realize those people have to make a living (not to mention money is required to develop better games)? If    Let me start off with - I made an account just because Evolve was getting so much hate, and felt like I should share my experiences with the game.

    Lets talk about the price. How are people still complaining about game prices? With so many games and developers out there, do they not realize those people have to make a living (not to mention money is required to develop better games)? If they sold it cheaper, it would be even "worse" than most of you claim it is. For any game I plan on playing for a while, I always buy the "DLC expansion pass" because it's worth it in the long run and saves you money. Not to mention there are other sites that buy the game and bulk and you can actually get it cheaper than the$60-$80 if desired.

    Now that that is out of the way, on to game play.

    I never really was a huge fanboy of the developers, although I did enjoy the Left for Dead games. I keep reading how people are calling it "repetitive". While that is true in some aspects, I have had precisely ZERO games that turn out identical or even close to it. Just because there are only a minimal amount of characters and monsters (right now... there will be more) doesn't mean it's repetitive. Is Call of Duty repetitive? Absolutely. But does it succeed? Yes, because the player versus player aspect keeps it fresh and you can always expect something different. What I'm getting at is games are what you make them. I honestly could care less about 99% of game story lines, so my opinion on this might be skewed a little. I find the game play to be extremely fun and unlike a lot of other games I play. The comical remarks the hunters make before leaving the jump ship are enough for me.

    I play with friends of mine, which makes it that much more fun to coordinate splits, cut offs, and calls while hunting the monster. I find this is where people might be going wrong, playing with the random people. Playing with friends always makes games more enjoyable (in my opinion). While some people may be fine with that, I am a competitive player, and like to know that I have the best team going into the fight with me. That's hard to come by when you get qued as a undesired class with people who don't coordinate well (or at all).

    Last point I'd like to make is, your negative reviews with little detail doesn't help improve a game, all it does is make it worse. I can honestly say that I can't think of a game that I would rate 0/10. If you truly believe that it deserves 0/10, go into some good detail. When you realize you can't go ahead and bump it up to at least a 1. Stop being butthurt about the price and play the game for what it is or don't buy it. You're only hindering the developers by not giving useful feedback. I would have rated this a 9/10. but since everyone who seems to not have enjoyed it rated it lower than they should have, I will rate it higher than I should have.

    TL;DR

    Games have been $60 for a long time. They're only going to go up. Get used to it. Games are cheaper than ever.

    The game isn't truly repetitive, PvP combat makes every match a unique experience.

    It's a lot more fun to play with friends that you can coordinate with; it's a team based.

    If you're going to rate 0/10, you better make some damn good points.    … Expand
  39. Rodrat
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Overall the concept is very fresh and tons of fun. As the monster it plays like an action RPG and as the hunter you have your standard FPS scheme. The controls are nothing innovative but do they have to be when they work?
    The graphics while not the best certainly look good and the sound quality is amazing. The roars of the monster and all the stomping sound very satisfying as do the guns    Overall the concept is very fresh and tons of fun. As the monster it plays like an action RPG and as the hunter you have your standard FPS scheme. The controls are nothing innovative but do they have to be when they work?
    The graphics while not the best certainly look good and the sound quality is amazing. The roars of the monster and all the stomping sound very satisfying as do the guns and over all ambient noise.

    Its almost exclusively multiplayer but even using AI bots is still a fun game and the AI does very well (better then some players) as both monster and hunter.

    Overall an insanely fun game. Some of the dlc is high but none of it is necessary for the game. Just changes skins and the sort.    … Expand
  40. rphmee
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    There are parts of evolve I really love. The feeling that you, as the hunter, have just become the hunted when the monster reaches level three. The feeling of raw power when you tear a group of hunters apart one by one as the titan. The relief of downing the monster when you are the sole hunter remaining. Its all very well done and creates a unique and satisfying experience. But as withThere are parts of evolve I really love. The feeling that you, as the hunter, have just become the hunted when the monster reaches level three. The feeling of raw power when you tear a group of hunters apart one by one as the titan. The relief of downing the monster when you are the sole hunter remaining. Its all very well done and creates a unique and satisfying experience. But as with many games released in current years I can't help but feel as though it came up short of what it could have been. The biggest issue with Evolve is the disappointing lack of content upon release. Offline you're restricted to a tutorial and quick match mode that acts as a practice zone to hone your skills before jumping online. This is where the meat of the game takes place, but sadly that meat leaves your inner monster starved.

    At launch you have a total of twelve hunters and three monsters available. You'll begin with one of each and will need to unlock the others by leveling up the starter group. This is done easily by using each character's skills during matches. For the tracker, my personal favorite, you need to follow your pet trapjaw, successfully deploy traps and deal damage with your rifle. After you get the hang of your class's skill set the leveling process shouldn't take all that long. Each new character has a new set of skills that generally serve the same function, but do so in different ways. Outside of the characters there are various maps and game modes. You can jump into a quick skirmish which is your standard hunters hunting the monster, or you can join a five game set with several game modes such as rescuing civilians or protecting power generators. This five game set has a ton of possible combinations; over 800,000 according to the game itself. The problem I've had with this idea of unlimited replayability is that often the games, regardless of map or mode, devolve into a simple game of kill the monster before it kills you.

    Perhaps more time with the game will unveil some interesting tactics that make each match a unique experience. But thus far that isn't the case. I can't tell you how many different maps there are, because I can't really tell the difference between maps. This is a slight exaggeration but the point remains. I haven't noticed different maps creating different strategies or giving us exciting new aesthetics. This is a missed opportunity as a game taking place on different worlds could have given us exceptional environments. Instead we're given jungle after jungle with some complexes and caves scattered within. The wildlife within the maps does give an added layer to the hunt. Whether you're the monster or the hunter you need to remain vigilant of what is around you. A team of hunters that splits up can easily be picked off one by one if they aren't careful of where they're stepping. You'll also want to keep an eye out for albino wildlife as they offer buffs to the group that manages to down them.

    One thing that I simply can't get over is the excessive amount of DLC Evolve offers at release. Already a full priced game at $60 there is an additional $60 worth of skins that can be purchased, or less if you go ahead and grab the season pass. DLC like this shouldn't really be an issue as its purely optional, but its somewhat frustrating to see how much of it there is when the game itself suffers from a lack of content. If you're going to release a game with purchasable DLC then you better make sure players feel like they got their money's worth with the original $60 purchase. Its unfortunate, but it seems to be the trend in games like this.

    While this review may come across as a little harsh, know that I truly do enjoy the game. Its a ton of fun and can be a satisfying challenge. Its always refreshing when a game attempts a new approach and its exciting when they manage to pull it off. The online-focused nature of Evolve will keep you hooked for hours, and with the expectation of future content such as more hunters and monsters it shouldn't wear out its welcome as long as it has Turtle Rock's support. While it does have some important errors, the core experience of the game is very well done.    … Expand
  41. SE1Z3
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Since purchasing this game, I have yet to log on or play any other game in my library. Evolve is the absolute greatest multiplayer experience I have ever had. Every detail of this game has been painstakingly crafted and balanced to the point of perfection. I am in awe of the replay value of this title and honestly, I would have paid over $100 for what I recieved in the base package forSince purchasing this game, I have yet to log on or play any other game in my library. Evolve is the absolute greatest multiplayer experience I have ever had. Every detail of this game has been painstakingly crafted and balanced to the point of perfection. I am in awe of the replay value of this title and honestly, I would have paid over $100 for what I recieved in the base package for $60. I can only hope that Turtle Rock and 2k Studios supports this amazing title with more DLC for many years to come. My wife and I spent the whole weekend watching streams, tournaments and playing Co-Op together with her little brother and nephew. I even bought an additional Xbox One so that I could have deathmatches at home! Bravo Turtle Rock, you have created a masterpiece. GAME OF THE YEAR! 10/10! *****… Expand
  42. Wanderwulf
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    I've played the game since launch and I think it's a blast. The PVP aspect of it is very competitive and there is tons of strategy to it. The maps are extremely detailed and everywhere on the map brings a different strategy if a battle breaks out there. Also with 12 different Hunters spread amongst 4 classes there is tons of diversity and class combinations. The game has lots of littleI've played the game since launch and I think it's a blast. The PVP aspect of it is very competitive and there is tons of strategy to it. The maps are extremely detailed and everywhere on the map brings a different strategy if a battle breaks out there. Also with 12 different Hunters spread amongst 4 classes there is tons of diversity and class combinations. The game has lots of little nuances that when all put together make an interesting game. Don't listen to all these negative whiney reviews most of them don't even own the game. They're just whining about DLC skins that have nothing to do with the gameplay. Also a PC version of the game can be purchased for around 40 dollars on a number of legit sites. At least on Steam you have to own the game to review it. On Steam the game has about twice as money positive reviews as it does negative. Most of these reviews are troll reviews.… Expand
  43. lpoopl
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    I honestly don't get the amount of hate this game is getting. There is a ton of day 1 DLC, but i don't see the issue as it is all just skins. If you don't want them, don't buy them it is that simple. It is a nice option for the people that are interested in that sort of thing. It is just funny to me that people bash this game almost entirely because of the day 1 DLC which really has noI honestly don't get the amount of hate this game is getting. There is a ton of day 1 DLC, but i don't see the issue as it is all just skins. If you don't want them, don't buy them it is that simple. It is a nice option for the people that are interested in that sort of thing. It is just funny to me that people bash this game almost entirely because of the day 1 DLC which really has no effect on the game at all...it is just there if you want it.

    The game itself I find really fun, especially when you have a team of friends to play with. It does have a bit of a learning curve just to figure out how to best use each class and figuring out who suits your play style the best but after that is worked out I have almost no complaints about this game. If you are unsure about the game the only thing I can suggest is just to watch some game streams on twitch.tv or something to see how the game really is to better judge it as these reviews are all over the place.

    My only complaint would be it is a full priced game that only includes multi-player. It would still be worth its money in the time you could put into the game but this is the kind of game I would have liked to see how the story would have gone.    … Expand
  44. mo-ba-ya
    May 15, 2015
    8
    Just to add some counterweight to the all the cryhards. If you're able to break the circlejerk and look past the DLC debacle, you can only acknowledge that this is a great game. Bleak atmosphere, cool characters, badass monsters, original weaponry,... This game will make sure you'll have lots and lots of intense fights whether you prefer to play as a hunter or as a monster.

    It has quite    Just to add some counterweight to the all the cryhards. If you're able to break the circlejerk and look past the DLC debacle, you can only acknowledge that this is a great game. Bleak atmosphere, cool characters, badass monsters, original weaponry,... This game will make sure you'll have lots and lots of intense fights whether you prefer to play as a hunter or as a monster.

    It has quite a steep learning curve. The metagaming in this one is strong. Good team composition and communication is key to survive the horrors of Shear.

    I paid a mere 28€ for the Monster Edition of the game (keystore FTW) and another 17€ or so for the 'Hunter Season Pass' (they should have come up with a better name for this as this is 'season pass' thing is just a full on lie). So in total I didn't spend more than 45€ on this game, which I think is more than a fair price for the fun I've had until now.

    If you're a DLC cryhard, don't buy the game now. Buy it when there is a sale. At 40% off (or more) you simply cannot go wrong with this.    … Expand
  45. masterrix
    Mar 6, 2015
    10
    Great and unique multiplayer experience, steamrolled by a sh*tstorm-hypetrain. DLC is no reason to rate this game down because the main-package is "exactly" what was promised since months and no one is forced to spend money in DLC afterwards.
  46. lemonisbest
    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.    … Expand
  47. Sanastusa
    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.    … Expand
  48. Strain
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Why don't more people like this game? Recommended by a friend, I tried it and we share Steam libraries. It's an awesome game where it's like L4D but shooting for survival against intense creatures. Sad it didn't take off, give this one a try!
  49. ElementPT78
    Jun 8, 2016
    5
    So I used my friends steam account to play this game because I wasn't to confidante in a purchase after seeing all the negative reception.

    Well. . . Turns out the game isn't good. . . At all. What are the critics thinking? 9's? Well, this isn't the worst shooter ever, in fact not my worst shooter of 2015 but honestly this game is barely average. The concept of team work and the unique    So I used my friends steam account to play this game because I wasn't to confidante in a purchase after seeing all the negative reception.

    Well. . . Turns out the game isn't good. . . At all. What are the critics thinking? 9's? Well, this isn't the worst shooter ever, in fact not my worst shooter of 2015 but honestly this game is barely average. The concept of team work and the unique gameplay is really cool and the graphics are nice along with the monster models but that's really it.

    The game is heavily unbalanced towards the monster because he always gets **** on until you chose one of the better DLC monsters that can just mop. This game has BARELY any content. How did this justify $80 CAD at launch? For how many modes? 4? 5? 6? Don't even get me started on the maps and amount of monsters.    … Expand
  50. Captain_Chaos
    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
  51. chris282
    Jul 16, 2016
    9
    Evolve Stage 2 review : July 2016 . This game in Free to play is cool ! it as many different classes, great gameplay and few (none?) bugs ! :o for 0€ it's a great game even playing with friends with 5 slots :) this game was inspired by godzilla/ unreal tournament/crysis and ... left for dead :D
  52. Kitty1337
    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.
  53. badatvidyagames
    Nov 6, 2018
    0
    jesus christ, boring garbage, I cant fathom while anyone would rate this positively
  54. BitsOfSkin
    Jan 23, 2017
    1
    A good concept, poorly executed and badly balanced by it's Developers (because who in their right mind balances a game around a hand full of semi-pro players when your player base is dying out fast because the balance sucks complete and utter ass), on top of a greedy Publisher trying to milk this thing like it was the last cash cow on earth...
    It could have been fun, but it just failed on    A good concept, poorly executed and badly balanced by it's Developers (because who in their right mind balances a game around a hand full of semi-pro players when your player base is dying out fast because the balance sucks complete and utter ass), on top of a greedy Publisher trying to milk this thing like it was the last cash cow on earth...
    It could have been fun, but it just failed on too many fronts.
    I just hope TurtleRock studios learns from this, gets out of whatever imbecilic deal they have 2k, and never again try to stick so much DLC into an already overpriced, unfinished game concept.    … Expand
  55. sft
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    Survival of the mismatched

    I’m going set aside the debacle that followed the launch of Evolve and concentrate on the game since it went free-to-play, which is when I started playing it (it was on my wishlist and I probably would’ve bought it eventually). Coop gaming lives or dies with the team. They can be great fun to play provided you have a decent team, but if your team does not    Survival of the mismatched

    I’m going set aside the debacle that followed the launch of Evolve and concentrate on the game since it went free-to-play, which is when I started playing it (it was on my wishlist and I probably would’ve bought it eventually). Coop gaming lives or dies with the team. They can be great fun to play provided you have a decent team, but if your team does not cooperate, or is poorly-matched, well, it soon goes down the pan. In this respect ES2 suffers more than most. If you’re lucky enough to get a cooperative, well-matched team of hunters, against a well-matched monster, it can be really enjoyable. If you don’t have such a team it can be extremely frustrating, especially if poorly-matched hunters are pitted against a high-level monster. Due to the low number of players (it averages around 400 at the time of writing) there is no matchmaking to speak of and teams are often badly balanced as a result. There are also too few players who enjoy playing as monster which can lead to long waiting times. And yet despite all of these gripes I keep going back to the game because I love coop, and when it does go well it really is a satisfying game. I think Turtle Rock missed an opportunity with Evolve: there is the basis for a really good game here but, for whatever reasons, they dropped the ball. And I can understand why many people lost patience or grew bored with the game. But if you enjoy coop, and have a little patience, EVOLVE STAGE 2 is worth a try – it is free after all.    … Expand
  56. ADHGO
    Jun 26, 2015
    4
    the game has great and wonderful graphics, but I was very disappointed with this game, it was better to be an adventure game has the same graphics with a nice simple story, rather than that it is made just for killing,
  57. zjdog
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    The game is very enjoyable. The game has some fun maps and a good range of different characters to play as. Most of the negative reviews on here are people complaining about the microtransaction for skins, and DLC that will release more hunters and monsters in the future. Doesn't make the game any less fun to play.
  58. Tomle1202
    Jul 9, 2017
    7
    Tracking down the beasts as the skillful hunters or patiently evolving to counter-attack as the hunted is equally exciting in Evolve. The first few hours at least.
  59. BFM
    Aug 26, 2016
    4
    This is sad.
    The game is from the creators of Left 4 Dead, so I expected really good coop.
    But the feeling, the look, the levels and pretty much everything in this game is just no fun to me.
  60. SArais
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Glorious game ruined by a bunch of edgy teenagers who **** about cosmetics. Formulate your own opinion. Find out yourself if you like it. Stage 1 and 2 differ greatly.
  61. Midnight1463
    Feb 10, 2015
    6
    Game was alright on launch with a lot of potential but fell apart amongst dumb dlc practices and poor management.
  62. garyw_81
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    The greatest PVP game ever made, this game will never be surpassed. they should bring this back.
  63. Braquiador55
    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
  64. sashaCZ1
    Aug 22, 2016
    4
    Evolve Stage 2:

    It is still a walking simulator as a Hunter, even though they changed a few things. Also, this game has some serious problems with balance. Another thing I'd like to add is free to play. Some may say it's a plus - no it isn't. F2P also means there will be lots of cheaters and developers don't even do anything to them. It also means that there will be a toxic community    Evolve Stage 2:

    It is still a walking simulator as a Hunter, even though they changed a few things. Also, this game has some serious problems with balance. Another thing I'd like to add is free to play. Some may say it's a plus - no it isn't. F2P also means there will be lots of cheaters and developers don't even do anything to them. It also means that there will be a toxic community and a lot of people who don't even know how to talk to each other without offending anyone. Horrible, Turtle Rock Studios proved they can not maintain their game. And even though they got rid of payed DLC, it is still a boring game and I do recommend you to try it out - but not more than 5 hours. You will fall asleep by then. anyways. 4/10.    … Expand
  65. FacundoCritics
    Jul 10, 2016
    4
    Un buen juego, con un buen concepto pero mal llevado. Primero empezó como un juego pago donde a las semanas todo el mundo se fue olvidando, y quedo un juego fantasma donde solo podías jugar con bots. Ademas del precio del juego sus DLC'S que eran una estafa. En las Summer Sales 2016 lo bajaron un 90% para exprimir al máximo las ventas así 1 semana después ponerlo Free To Play. BásicamenteUn buen juego, con un buen concepto pero mal llevado. Primero empezó como un juego pago donde a las semanas todo el mundo se fue olvidando, y quedo un juego fantasma donde solo podías jugar con bots. Ademas del precio del juego sus DLC'S que eran una estafa. En las Summer Sales 2016 lo bajaron un 90% para exprimir al máximo las ventas así 1 semana después ponerlo Free To Play. Básicamente no tienen vergüenza, y es un insulto a la industria. Pero bueno ademas de todo el tema comercial es un juego entretenido, si no lo compraste es un buen momento para probarlo ahora.… Expand
  66. LeeFoo
    Apr 15, 2017
    5
    The hunters hunt, the monster runs and grows. The lack of players makes waiting for a single game not worthwhile. The upgrades would take ages to place points into, to get even the best specifications suited to each class. 4 v 1 in pvp isn't really fair to be honest the maps are not that large but also should have hiding spots for the monster to regenerate while hunters can get split up toThe hunters hunt, the monster runs and grows. The lack of players makes waiting for a single game not worthwhile. The upgrades would take ages to place points into, to get even the best specifications suited to each class. 4 v 1 in pvp isn't really fair to be honest the maps are not that large but also should have hiding spots for the monster to regenerate while hunters can get split up to create an advantage for the monster. Overall great graphics, good selection of weapons and skills but execution for gameplay repetition.… Expand
  67. PizzaW0lf
    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.
  68. simrik
    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.    … Expand
  69. Fatryon
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Una idea increíble, 4 cazadores, contra 1 monstruo, todos jugadores pensando y ideando formas para evolucionar y cazar a su presa, pero bastante mal ejecutado, un precio alto, con poco contenido, sin historia, con varios DLC entre otras cosas, intentaron solucionarlo con el Evolve Stage 2, pero el daño ya estaba hecho, ahora el juego esta muerto y no lo juega nadie, una verdadera lastima,Una idea increíble, 4 cazadores, contra 1 monstruo, todos jugadores pensando y ideando formas para evolucionar y cazar a su presa, pero bastante mal ejecutado, un precio alto, con poco contenido, sin historia, con varios DLC entre otras cosas, intentaron solucionarlo con el Evolve Stage 2, pero el daño ya estaba hecho, ahora el juego esta muerto y no lo juega nadie, una verdadera lastima, podría haber sido algo grande… Expand
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#98 Best PC Game of 2015
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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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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