Evolve

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 937 Ratings

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  1. Robocik
    Feb 23, 2015
    4
    Very good core design, and potential playability, all wasted with cut content and that "let's grab the players cash with terribly expensive DLC" attitude.

    If that was free-to-play game It would have been a hit. But no, you have to spend lot of money to buy the base and then spend even more money to get nicer stuff. It's very obvious effort to capitalize on players as much as possible,    Very good core design, and potential playability, all wasted with cut content and that "let's grab the players cash with terribly expensive DLC" attitude.

    If that was free-to-play game It would have been a hit. But no, you have to spend lot of money to buy the base and then spend even more money to get nicer stuff. It's very obvious effort to capitalize on players as much as possible, because the game right now is dull and repetitive. The monsters look cool, the hunters too, but games tend to get tedious, it's difficult to find players to play with other modes that hunt, the battles quickly become repetitive because there's not enough content - it's like half od the game or more is being held to be released as DLC. Shameful way to milk the players without offering enough in exchange for such steep price.

    You just tried tp sell us a car, 2K Games. It doesn't have the windows, upper body or seats. but hey, it has the engine and can drive if you just duck there, see? But if we pay you more money, you shall provide us with the remaining parts. Not cool, guys, not cool.

    Long story short - don't buy this game. Don't feed the corporate greed. Don't let them win.    … Expand
  2. ininja2
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    Sold it after a week because of the DLC issues. I realized that 3 monsters just isn't enough variety for a 60 dollar purchase and all the DLC hubbub kind of makes me sick. I'll buy the GOTY edition when it inevitably comes out to tear more cash from your wallet like a **** thief in the night. But hey, at least that one will eventually have a price drop as well, and I'll pick up all theSold it after a week because of the DLC issues. I realized that 3 monsters just isn't enough variety for a 60 dollar purchase and all the DLC hubbub kind of makes me sick. I'll buy the GOTY edition when it inevitably comes out to tear more cash from your wallet like a **** thief in the night. But hey, at least that one will eventually have a price drop as well, and I'll pick up all the **** 6-dollar skin downloads and new monsters at once for the price this game should've initially been: 40 dollars. Max. Sadly, on the real, this game is fun as **** when you sit down with it. It's time to fight back against this widespread corporate greed (this is the only way I, as a normal dude, can conceivably do that), it's eating the gaming industry alive.… Expand
  3. asugiarto
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    i just play evolve in pc and ps 4 about a week ago and i find that this game is quite refreshing and new for online multiplayer game for 4v1 rather than reqular online game like call of duty, halo and etc. when i first play the alpha and technical test on ps 4, the game is quite repetitive because you only play one game mode which is hunt. but when i play the full version of the game, iti just play evolve in pc and ps 4 about a week ago and i find that this game is quite refreshing and new for online multiplayer game for 4v1 rather than reqular online game like call of duty, halo and etc. when i first play the alpha and technical test on ps 4, the game is quite repetitive because you only play one game mode which is hunt. but when i play the full version of the game, it was really fun and has a different variety of game mode such as defend, rescue, nest and of course hunt. one of the most Favorite game mode i play in evolve is evacuation because it adds a lot variety to the game and map effect. so far there's a minor glitch when i play the game like after i killed the big wildlife like mega-mouth i walked to the corpses and it went through inside of it corpses and also when i play as monster it just randomly jump into a long distance and stuck in a various building.… Expand
  4. jstanothergamr
    Feb 22, 2015
    3
    "Evolve" truly surprised me...

    I never thought I could review a game lower than COD: AW or Destiny. I tried playing Evolve for about six hours, but was so bored that I couldn't force myself any further. When I first heard about the game, I found it to be an interesting concept. However, the "hunt" (not much hunting involved) isn't very exciting and the game handles poorly. The    "Evolve" truly surprised me...

    I never thought I could review a game lower than COD: AW or Destiny. I tried playing Evolve for about six hours, but was so bored that I couldn't force myself any further.

    When I first heard about the game, I found it to be an interesting concept. However, the "hunt" (not much hunting involved) isn't very exciting and the game handles poorly. The lack of fluidity and intuitiveness in the controls reminded me of a crappy 3rd party developed game (not all are crappy, but many are).

    It is $20 Alpha stage game on steam. There are very few maps and characters (unless you buy skins), nothing to unlock, no customization, and not much of a reason to play. It literally has less content than Destiny (which, less face it, was extremely lacking in content).

    Not worth $60 + the $60 skins if you happened to buy that crap. I honestly can't even recommend it for a rental, unless your insanely bored for a weekend.    … Expand
  5. Elias_Schmitz
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Absolutely a really great game.
    There is, of course, some many mistakes,like the dlc on day one, but the game as itself bring so much fun that you forget that!!!
    I really like this fresh gameplay, and the way that you have to act with intelligence make the repetitively gameplay diferente every time.
    I really recomendo to play and put some effort on it, it's totally worth it.
  6. CrusaderForever
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This is a special game that I am just having a blast with and I haven't even gone online yet. I have 8 hours into the SP and it's so fun! I know everyone is up in arms over DLC. I think it's very important everyone understands this is the way the industry operates. There is nothing you can do to stop this. Just speak with your wallet and do not buy the DLC if it's a problem for you.This is a special game that I am just having a blast with and I haven't even gone online yet. I have 8 hours into the SP and it's so fun! I know everyone is up in arms over DLC. I think it's very important everyone understands this is the way the industry operates. There is nothing you can do to stop this. Just speak with your wallet and do not buy the DLC if it's a problem for you. There will always be the rich family or well off gamer that will buy the DLC. It's never going to stop so let's just move on.

    The game itself is very well done and polished. It's great to get Evolve and The Order 1886 in the same week and them completely solid without bugs compared to other games in this current generation. I have heard that there are some issues with the online community so my son and I have just been playing the SP. I will give MP a try later on after I have completely mastered all the hunters, monsters and maps. That will eliminate the not so friendly gamers from ruining my online experience.

    We just unlocked the Kraken and are going for the Support robot hunter named Bucket. He looks amazing and has the flying sentries that we are very interested in. Really had a nice gaming moment playing as the support hunter. Val was getting destroyed I shot her with my shield projector saving her. The Wraith was going crazy on her but she was protected and lived through it. I am really enjoying the leveling/unlock process as it give you something to work for.

    The graphics are very good, not The Order 1886 good but I am very pleased with them. The mechanics and game play are obvously from a stellar studio that's been round the block. The game is very balanced and technically sound. It's really fun following Daisy to the monster and trying to use the hunters abilities to take the monster down. The Trapper has been great using the orbital bombardment, shield projector and the cloak. There is a lot of strategy that is in play here. Following Daisy and then when you feel you are close cloaking the team and then trying use the orbital bombardment!

    The monsters are very well done and easy to control. There is some amazing game play options with the monster. Evolving is really fun and allows you to become very powerful. Lots of options for wild life and with all the new maps and mode being offered free there is nothing to complain about. Turtle Rock has done it again. Now we just need to get them to make L4D3! Hopefully more people pick this game up as it deserves the sales.    … Expand
  7. meringo
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Although the whole micro-transaction thing turned me off initially, I eventually gave in.

    The game play is a TON of fun. I found myself playing this for several hours the first day I got it, and playing that much is rare for me. Now that I've played, I can also say that I will likely never give them any money through micro-transactions... just no need. Each game is different enough that    Although the whole micro-transaction thing turned me off initially, I eventually gave in.

    The game play is a TON of fun. I found myself playing this for several hours the first day I got it, and playing that much is rare for me. Now that I've played, I can also say that I will likely never give them any money through micro-transactions... just no need. Each game is different enough that adding things on just isn't important. Vanilla tastes good. I do kind of wish they had a zone in multiplayer for people with mics... sooo many people play without one, which makes it more difficult.

    Ultimately I hope they release some additional content for free, but I'm satisfied for now.    … Expand
  8. a18ttc
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    It was ok, but lost its appeal after a few days. Nice idea, but end result did not produce. Running around a jungle and shooting a monster gets boring real quick. Monsters are difficult to win with. Its unbalanced an annoyingly so. The jungles look the same. Overhyped. sold mine.
  9. Gamer44
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    Evolve is simply a hit and miss having played the game for hours I can see where the developers wanted to go with the game but unfortunately they fell just short of making this game a success.

    If you go and play the game solo you will soon find being bored and running around in little circle and going nuts simply because the game gets repetitive very quickly and soon you will establish    Evolve is simply a hit and miss having played the game for hours I can see where the developers wanted to go with the game but unfortunately they fell just short of making this game a success.

    If you go and play the game solo you will soon find being bored and running around in little circle and going nuts simply because the game gets repetitive very quickly and soon you will establish this game is not one to play solo.

    As for the multiplayer aspect it adds a bit of fun but just like the solo experience the multilayer experience gets boring and repetitive very quickly as there are a limited amount of maps allowing for a minimal amount of things to do.

    Evolve at the end of the day ends up as a mediocre with a mediocre score the game simply is more of a miss than a hit and it could have done with more time in development    … Expand
  10. Whoami
    Feb 21, 2015
    2
    This is a decent F2P game, but the problem is that this is not Free to Play , instead you pay full price for this game and then you get hit in the face with a brick, when you wake up from your coma you realize that you you've wasted $60 on a game that is fun for 30 mins then becomes as dull as a potatoe.

    This game was not made for the costumer, this game was made with money in mind,    This is a decent F2P game, but the problem is that this is not Free to Play , instead you pay full price for this game and then you get hit in the face with a brick, when you wake up from your coma you realize that you you've wasted $60 on a game that is fun for 30 mins then becomes as dull as a potatoe.

    This game was not made for the costumer, this game was made with money in mind, they could care less if they had a crap product as long as people buy that DLC. I really have no problem with DLC but when the game releases with so much DLC you know that they are up to no good....DLC should come out atleast 6- 1 year after the game has been released. Having DLC on day 1 just says to me..

    Like I said, if this was F2P then it would of been fine even though I dont really care for free 2 play games, I like to pay $60 and get the full experience right away ( not these days anyway)

    The game itself is fun for awhile but it's not going to be played for long even with the DLC.    … Expand
  11. McAdooZ
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    The 4v1 multiplayer is very fun when it works, and very frustrating when it doesn't. I have played plenty as both the monster and as one of the four hunters, and I find the game to be pretty well balanced. Communication is key as a hunter and it can get frustrating when playing with a disorganized team, but I've found plenty of success with silent partners whom are familiar with theirThe 4v1 multiplayer is very fun when it works, and very frustrating when it doesn't. I have played plenty as both the monster and as one of the four hunters, and I find the game to be pretty well balanced. Communication is key as a hunter and it can get frustrating when playing with a disorganized team, but I've found plenty of success with silent partners whom are familiar with their class and role. Being the monster is a great time and very tense when you're weak and unevolved, and a great trip when you reach full strength and become the hunter. The DLC that the game is being lambasted for is pretty shameful, but still cosmetic, so its presence doesn't create any balance issues. Overall, a fun game if you're a fan of multiplayer and like non-standard first-person shooters.… Expand
  12. themetaai
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    This Game is near Perfection. The game as fluent game play that takes strategy, not just aiming and shooting like most 1st person shooters. the only reason i'm giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is the Op wraith and not being able to play as your preferred class often.
  13. Smerch
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    Просто убогое гомнецо за большие деньги. Если вы купили это - поздравляю вы выбросили на ветер 1400 рублей.
    Плюсы:
    - Графодрочерство - Разнообразие классов - Возможность поиграть за "злодея" Монстра Минусы: - Всё остальное (Баланс, ПоискГруппы, МикроТранзакции, Оптимизация, Симулятор бега, 15 $ за 4 монстра)    Просто убогое гомнецо за большие деньги. Если вы купили это - поздравляю вы выбросили на ветер 1400 рублей.
    Плюсы:
    - Графодрочерство
    - Разнообразие классов
    - Возможность поиграть за "злодея" Монстра
    Минусы:
    - Всё остальное

    (Баланс, ПоискГруппы, МикроТранзакции, Оптимизация, Симулятор бега, 15 $ за 4 монстра)
  14. blakeollie
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I love this game. If you have friends and want to spend hours on end going through amazing maps hunting monsters or on the flip side....killing all the hunters (which I prefer). It is a blast. Even if you just have a friend and pass the controller around. It is fun to watch people play it, see all the different strategies, and learn from your past mistakes. It takes skill and is so muchI love this game. If you have friends and want to spend hours on end going through amazing maps hunting monsters or on the flip side....killing all the hunters (which I prefer). It is a blast. Even if you just have a friend and pass the controller around. It is fun to watch people play it, see all the different strategies, and learn from your past mistakes. It takes skill and is so much fun to win. I understand that it can be a little repetitive, but every time you unlock something new or play a new monster on a new map, the dynamics change. I give the game an 8 because it only has the multiplayer and DLC is a little expensive, but as an overall experience. It is worth the money, you get tons of hours of game play and lots of fun memories.… Expand
  15. mattmartinmn
    Feb 19, 2015
    5
    I do not feel like this game was made by people who actually play the games themselves, huge disappointment, where was valve for this one? I'm sorry to turtle rock really had my hopes up for this game, and really from the first couple times playing doesn't seem like anything you do will make this game better, except by starting over from the basic concept and building a new game. My mainI do not feel like this game was made by people who actually play the games themselves, huge disappointment, where was valve for this one? I'm sorry to turtle rock really had my hopes up for this game, and really from the first couple times playing doesn't seem like anything you do will make this game better, except by starting over from the basic concept and building a new game. My main problems with the game is lack of content that was described when first announcing the game, the idea of the tank battles from Left 4 Dead where panic induced struggles occur and barely missing swings from a monsters giant arm to avoid a death fall from 1,000 feet on top of a hospital, well there is none of that sense of urgency or panic that you get in this game, you do not feel like you are in control of anything, you are simply running around shooting weapons at monsters you basically never get a real look at or encounter that feels anything but important. I really would like to know how much time the developers spent playing the game and when did they think that the concept was ever coming together, you dont even feel like the monster is a physical being that can harm you other than by ghost mechanics, you struggle to use your jet-pack to stay close to the fight and keep an eye on a monster that quickly becomes un-important, i cant say enough bad things about this game its really overall just a terrible play. please slow the game mechanics down and make the encounters more intense and strategic maybe you will have a game.… Expand
  16. Munkey
    Feb 19, 2015
    4
    Evolve. Another triple A title that is a disappointment. The people that made left 4 dead made this game which is a shadow of the experience compared to L4D. The game has an imteresting twist 4 v 1 multiplayer only. There is a mode that you can play with bots but the monster AI is so bugy that I would only use it to practice the maps and skills.
    I like the idea of the game and the focus    Evolve. Another triple A title that is a disappointment. The people that made left 4 dead made this game which is a shadow of the experience compared to L4D. The game has an imteresting twist 4 v 1 multiplayer only. There is a mode that you can play with bots but the monster AI is so bugy that I would only use it to practice the maps and skills.
    I like the idea of the game and the focus on team play but to be honest there is so much wrong with the game. The imconsistencies in match durations. I get games that last 3 min because the guy who plays the monster has no clue what he is doing. On the other hand sometimes we can't find the monster for 10 min the game is boring. Then if the monster is maxed out about 70-80% of the time we lose. It's just very hard to win at that point. The game needs more modes and more things to do not just hunting the monster. It needs some objectives like L4D. And then the DLC. There are two season passes one for monsters one for hunters. Seriously guys you want to milk us the gamers that much. The game was 40£ to start with. Then the both season passes 45£.
    The joke about DLC: The Video Game is true to some extent. Is the game any fun? Sometimes yes but more often it's frustrating, boring and dull.
    Not worth the full price at the time. Wait for a sale or maybe find a cheap used copy.
    Four out of ten. Another triple A title that was a great idea but the finished product is crap.    … Expand
  17. damman
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    I played the game for about 2 hours. I feel you on the stupid DLC stuff but the game is pretty good. I purchased it from ebay for 35.00 I think it was well spent. Just give it time af first I hated the game but now I love it. As long as people play their role online you will be ok. I suggest to play the single mode for a day at least to get the hang of the game then go online to play this game.
  18. TheOreoFilling
    Feb 19, 2015
    4
    The hard honest truth about Evolve is that its soul purpose it to put out another multiplayer cash cow. The concept itself is purely brilliant. Hunters hunting a otherworldly creature determined to evolve to a stronger being and survive. Sadly the gameplay falls short. The average match as a monster involves about 10-15 minutes of simply eating animals and nothing else, you're far too weakThe hard honest truth about Evolve is that its soul purpose it to put out another multiplayer cash cow. The concept itself is purely brilliant. Hunters hunting a otherworldly creature determined to evolve to a stronger being and survive. Sadly the gameplay falls short. The average match as a monster involves about 10-15 minutes of simply eating animals and nothing else, you're far too weak in the early forms to fight the hunters to you need to run until you reach your 3rd form. At this point the hunters don't have much else to do but chase after you and the flocks of birds you scare along the way. Then once the monster is at his strongest he can seek out the hunters or destroy a uninteresting large machine called a power relay.

    Seeing as the game in general has such an egregious lack of content, what little it does have forces the player to play to unlock just about everything. It's somewhat insulting that the game was released with over 80$ of DLC. Most of which is $6 for just 3 skins... Who really gives a flying pigs ass cheeks about skins? I was also extremely dissatisfied to learn that the game only included 3 monsters in total, the rest would be released in future DLC. seeing as you're entire gameplay is dependent on the appeal of the characters gameplay, more than 3 beasts should be available. Thusly due to the lack of content, Evolve becomes old very quickly, After about 3 days of hoping it would get better, I quickly switched back to Dark Souls 2, and will quietly await Bloodborne.

    On a side note, my last comment is about something I don't see many people bring up. I may be mistaken but are there people suppose to be on an alien planet? Because the few maps that this game does offer, are all set in an almost identical looking forrest, not unlike any average forest I've seen on earth, short of a few strange looking rocks. The concept artists really needed to get more creative with the environment....    … Expand
  19. cambam67
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    If you're unsure about this game, go watch a Tuber playing it. If you and friends get it, this is a great game. If you plan on soloing, you may just want to look elsewhere. Believe it or not, this game has strategy to it, and lets be honest, not many gamers tolerate strategy outside of their preferred niche.
  20. KevinLast
    Feb 19, 2015
    0
    This game is so overrated. 2k made a Mediocre gam. Monotonous, boring, no context, repetitive, horrible gameplay, restricted weapons, limited characters, repetitive maps.
  21. JimmyTheHat
    Feb 19, 2015
    6
    This game does not deserve the hate it is receiving, but it also does not deserve the 10/10 praise other reviewers are giving it, the game amounts to a 4 vs 1 deathmatch that plays out the same every time, on the same maps, with the same hunters and the same monsters, there is nothing wrong with this, if the game was 19.99, but its not, they are charging you the same price as games likeThis game does not deserve the hate it is receiving, but it also does not deserve the 10/10 praise other reviewers are giving it, the game amounts to a 4 vs 1 deathmatch that plays out the same every time, on the same maps, with the same hunters and the same monsters, there is nothing wrong with this, if the game was 19.99, but its not, they are charging you the same price as games like GTA V and BF4 yet those games (while different) have triple or more the content. Sure Evolve looks nice and the controls are fluid, but it still feels like a downloadable-only indie title, on par with Natural Selection (free) or Killing Floor (cheap as chips). I also have to mention the DLC, do you want to pay 24.99 for a couple weapon skins and a few new monsters?… Expand
  22. Iberian_Buffalo
    Feb 19, 2015
    5
    If you want to buy this then I recommend pc version. Game on gamepad is not properly balanced. Hunters need to aim precisely, reload times on harpoon, darts is long(specific game weapons) and each miss cost you a lot in combat so you need to target with mouse and keyboard. You need also to rotate weapons a lot - weapons reload time can be used to shot few times with other weapon. For thatIf you want to buy this then I recommend pc version. Game on gamepad is not properly balanced. Hunters need to aim precisely, reload times on harpoon, darts is long(specific game weapons) and each miss cost you a lot in combat so you need to target with mouse and keyboard. You need also to rotate weapons a lot - weapons reload time can be used to shot few times with other weapon. For that gamepad is also bad. 3th thing is 30 fps in multiplayer fps. It is not terrible but 60 is a lot better when you want to see any monster movement in long distance and this game is about finding monster.Last thing is game price, double on console. General about game: game is not consistent - 50% of games is just running for 10 minutes and 50% are super fun. So well... pretty disjointed. I lvled my profile to 24 lvl and now I am selling game - i predict that pc multiplayer will exist but on ps4 it will die in half year. ps. all dlc complaining is joke - only cometic things are in dlc so nothing is required.… Expand
  23. employee41
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    I've had this game a week and I didn't even know there was DLC until seeing the ragefest going on here. This **** about available cosmetic microtransactions is ridiculous. It isn't pay-to-win, if you don't want a stupid monster skin don't buy the stupid monster skin. And anyone who gives a game a 0 because it has something they don't like or a 10 because they want to counter the 0s isI've had this game a week and I didn't even know there was DLC until seeing the ragefest going on here. This **** about available cosmetic microtransactions is ridiculous. It isn't pay-to-win, if you don't want a stupid monster skin don't buy the stupid monster skin. And anyone who gives a game a 0 because it has something they don't like or a 10 because they want to counter the 0s is completely invalidating the idea of user reviews.

    User reviews aren't supposed to be a tool for getting your way or supporting some cause, they're supposed to be an accurate representation of how you think the pros and cons stack up. Unless the game doesn't work, it isn't a 0, and if it isn't perfect, it isn't a 10. This is why critic reviews are usually the only ones worth anything.

    As for the game, it has balance issues sometimes. It punishes anyone's failure, out of the 5 people involved, very harshly. It has replayability issues: it won't be fun after a few dozen hours. But a few dozen hours is as much as I really expect out of any game, short of a new Elder Scrolls game. And the punishing nature really makes a good plan coming together feel *#$%ing awesome, and really ratchets up the tension. Solid good game, light on features, looks and handles great. Solid 8 points.    … Expand
  24. MmthatsALie
    Feb 18, 2015
    0
    Herp-Derp I'm giving it a 10, everyone else is unjustly hating on it. They're all wrong, this game is fantastic listen to me, buy it!! Yeah... In an era full of lp's and streaming- user reviews are fairly worthless. You contribute by making the consumer aware of things they might not notice in those resources- not by giving your opinion on something as obvious as how the game looks...Herp-Derp I'm giving it a 10, everyone else is unjustly hating on it. They're all wrong, this game is fantastic listen to me, buy it!! Yeah... In an era full of lp's and streaming- user reviews are fairly worthless. You contribute by making the consumer aware of things they might not notice in those resources- not by giving your opinion on something as obvious as how the game looks... The problem w/ asymmetry, at least in this game, is that individual player skill dictates the outcome of the game too drastically- staying alive and playing well matters a bit less in games designed for balanced teams. Either you play with friends, or the game is a far too often a nightmare of frustration. Also, the game in general is, well, too frequently a sci-fi sprinting simulator. It might seem not so bad to watch, but playing it sucks. Total resident sleeper. Combat is flashy, but not deep (as either hunter or monster). Modes didn't feel all that special to me, I really wish there was a monster vs monster at release. Honestly though, my biggest beef with this game is that there simply was not enough content to justify the price. The game felt stripped and empty. Not necessarily for dlc purposes, mind you, but hollow nonetheless. Unlike others who expect readers to simply take their word for it (as though some content isn't valued subjectively) I urge any potential consumer to investigate more into what the game has to offer for its price. As is now, I'm giving this game the lowest score possible b/c if that's the price this game is to sell for, where is my other 3/4 content? Missing to be supplemented l8r as if I'm being treated? Ha, what a joke! No, the game is, imo, incomplete- and this is my review after all.… Expand
  25. Diesel_Fox
    Feb 18, 2015
    2
    Very Repetitive game with not much replay-ability after a certain point. And $100 worth of DAY 1 DLC? Which means it could have been included in the game and made it better. You would think when launching a new IP that devs and publishers would want to put out their best product, and not bend you over right out of the gate! And you people buying DLC like this, do you just not care, or isVery Repetitive game with not much replay-ability after a certain point. And $100 worth of DAY 1 DLC? Which means it could have been included in the game and made it better. You would think when launching a new IP that devs and publishers would want to put out their best product, and not bend you over right out of the gate! And you people buying DLC like this, do you just not care, or is it your parents money or what? How can you justify buying it? These greedy practices are a cancer to gaming I hope this game ends up being a complete failure for this reason.… Expand
  26. tayulm
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    After putting 20+ hours into the game I can honestly say it's amazing. For some reason people have made it their crusade to burn this game at the stake, but have they even put in the time to realize what these developers have made? First, the entire game is something extremely new and innovative! With that alone I believe it deserves to be respected by the community. And much like all theAfter putting 20+ hours into the game I can honestly say it's amazing. For some reason people have made it their crusade to burn this game at the stake, but have they even put in the time to realize what these developers have made? First, the entire game is something extremely new and innovative! With that alone I believe it deserves to be respected by the community. And much like all the nay sayers out there I was very upset over the entire DLC scandal but I still wanted to give it a chance. The fact that the user score is a 4.4 really upsets me because I know someone who was on the fence about purchasing the product would shy away after seeing these reviews, except this game is AMAZING!! I have never written a review or posted a comment anywhere on the internet, but Evolve has been getting such a bad wrap I know I need to defend it, especially after having such an amazing time playing. Like I mentioned before it is so innovative and fresh!! That's what caught me first! Then the depth really pulled me in. Even though there are only 3 characters in every class, everyone plays extremely different especially depending on the rest of team. Add in HUGE maps with living environments filled with man eating plants and packs of savage alien wolves and you get an experience like no other. People can whine all they want to about DLC and unfortunately we live in a world driven by the dollar, but I defend the fact that Evolve is sold for $60. By no means should it be free to play, especially when you consider the team of developers that put in an insane amount of their time to produce such a fantastic polished product. The game is perfectly balanced and the servers worked great on day one and some people find it ok to give the game a 2. A freakin 2!!! The insensitivity and ignorance! Play the game! Sink your teeth into it! I can barely find the time to write this review because I don't want to stop playing! With all that said, if you're looking for a fresh new experience in a genre that is so overdone in the wrong way with an immersive tactical combat system and one of the best multiplayer experiences the new generation of systems has to offer buy evolve now! If you refuse to purchase games that offer DLC and let that hinder you from experiencing something new and awesome or want to jump on the bandwagon of witch hunters ready to burn something at the stake feel free to read the rest of the reviews and believe them. With all that being said I wholly believe Evolve will remain one of my favorite games of all time for years to come with or without DLC and should be tried by everyone.… Expand
  27. CosmicMaik
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    Geweldige game om met vrienden te spelen. Easy to play hard to master. Hoe meer ik hem speel hoe toffer hij wordt. Als je online met onbekende mensen speelt kunnen deze nog wel een ergernis opleveren. De hunters voelen elk anders aan en dwingen je om een andere speelstijl aan te nemen. Als je op zoek bent naar een tactische en unieke game dan is Evolve enorm tof om te doen!
  28. Tru
    Feb 18, 2015
    0
    So skins are sold separately b/c some gamers are stupid enough to buy them (44skins = evolve?). To top it off, upcoming monsters are potentially 15$!! Just because the prices seem low relative to, say, the grand scheme of things you throw your wallet at, doesn't mean they aren't overvalued relative to the price of the game itself. Such obvious ripoff... At least now the idiots noticeSo skins are sold separately b/c some gamers are stupid enough to buy them (44skins = evolve?). To top it off, upcoming monsters are potentially 15$!! Just because the prices seem low relative to, say, the grand scheme of things you throw your wallet at, doesn't mean they aren't overvalued relative to the price of the game itself. Such obvious ripoff... At least now the idiots notice w/ the price of the retail game still fresh in mind.
    The dlc wouldn't be a problem if the game was actually worth 60$. It's utterly bare bones. What depth? The meta of this game is as shallow as a raindrop. Little to no aiming skill is required considering you're shooting at, well, a big ass monster. Every monster has only 4 abilities. Abilities are simple, largely unoriginal, and casual friendly (in the worst of ways). The idea of the game may seem neat, but too often you play the player, not the "game." Besides, even though other modern fps' out there are not inherently asymmetrical in terms of team balance- I frequently find myself in 1 vs 3+ scenarios, so, nothing too innovating on that front. It's really the hunting experience that is the most unique- and its a bore. At least they were realistic about that. Coupled with average graphics, too little game modes, repetitive map themes, stupid a.i., and borderline worthless single player action- I'm hard pressed to say this game is anything other than a failure w/ some shallow fun attached. I highly recommend waiting to purchase despite player count drop (skill gap increase is actually minimal imo).    … Expand
  29. AirRixX
    Feb 18, 2015
    0
    Do not spend your hard earned money on this Pay Your Bills simulator. Stay as far away as possible from this **** Who ever already bought this game, the devs are laughing. Don't starve your wallet for this joke of a game.
  30. volSonic
    Feb 18, 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
  31. notaworry
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    Solid game. People are mad about the DLC problem, but it isnt a problem, just some skins. Plus the devs are releasing maps and modes for free in the future. Awesome game when you play with friends.
  32. Tpluta
    Feb 17, 2015
    0
    An unfinished game. Over priced. Paid DLC. Need I say more? It is so bad that I brought it back the next day. I would rather pay for anything else. And you should too.
  33. H3ath3n
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    Idiot 12 year olds wanting everything to be free. Do yourself a favor and at least watch some gameplay. The game is definitely worth it. Make your own decision rather than falling prey to uneducated people who never even own the game.
  34. coop667
    Feb 17, 2015
    2
    Tried my best to enjoy this game but it is just the drizzling **** So many things wrong with this game like horrible AI, long matchmaking times, worthless tutorial, having to spend hours playing to unlock other characters in a class. This game is a good game underneath all the crap but why waste your money.
  35. Masayukio1979
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    There is a lot of anger about Evolve because the DLC fiasco, but that does not have a lot to do with the quality of the game itself. This game is well made and a lot deeper than some people give it credit for. Yes, the basic set-up is the same in hunt but the strategies you could try to employ are not. For example, if you play as the monster do you flee and avoid combat at all costThere is a lot of anger about Evolve because the DLC fiasco, but that does not have a lot to do with the quality of the game itself. This game is well made and a lot deeper than some people give it credit for. Yes, the basic set-up is the same in hunt but the strategies you could try to employ are not. For example, if you play as the monster do you flee and avoid combat at all cost until level 3 or do you try to manipulate the hunters?

    Even a level 1 monster can tease the hunters and pinpoint the strong and weak players. The monster can then lead the hunters to an area of the map where the monster has the advantage and 'get trapped' by the hunters only to turn the table on them. In other words, its a deep game if you're willing to treat it like a deep game.    … Expand
  36. AngryBullbog
    Feb 17, 2015
    8
    The gameplay is amazing, the gamemodes are great for variation and really make you change your playstyle. This is the 1st game i have thoroughly enjoyed playing every class. I have noticed afew balancing issues so far but they have already acknowledged the problem and are working on it. As for the whole DLC problem everyone has it really isn't that bad, they have skin DLC but that'sThe gameplay is amazing, the gamemodes are great for variation and really make you change your playstyle. This is the 1st game i have thoroughly enjoyed playing every class. I have noticed afew balancing issues so far but they have already acknowledged the problem and are working on it. As for the whole DLC problem everyone has it really isn't that bad, they have skin DLC but that's optional and apart from that we have only heard about the behemoth and 4 hunters which costs £35 also to note they did say they are giving the maps free.… Expand
  37. lillbrorsan
    Feb 17, 2015
    3
    I am not going to mention any DLC or pre-order stuff since so many have already done so but it is horrible and should be avoided by consumers.

    I really used to love Turtle Rock Studios, the L4D series is something that made killing zombies with friends fun again and managed to be their own game in a genre flooded with generic mediocrity. When I first saw this game it really got me    I am not going to mention any DLC or pre-order stuff since so many have already done so but it is horrible and should be avoided by consumers.

    I really used to love Turtle Rock Studios, the L4D series is something that made killing zombies with friends fun again and managed to be their own game in a genre flooded with generic mediocrity.

    When I first saw this game it really got me hyped, a new type of multiplayer teambased game that just seemed to fill a certain hole in the FPS genre, sadly after testing the Alpha on PC I realized how bland it really is.

    Repetitive game-play with the good old cat and mouse except I just found myself extremely bored after only a few games, the "early access" in form of the Alpha really turned me off in so many ways.

    The last nail in the coffin was the reveal of DLCs and pre-order things for the game, you essentially don't have to play it to unlock stuff, yay for effort!    … Expand
  38. Slothemo
    Feb 17, 2015
    8
    This game does fall into one of those niche categories of games that might not be for everyone but it isn't one of those DLC games that everyone is calling it. DLC is only for weapon skins, 4 new hunters that aren't released yet and a fourth monster. All map packs and new modes will be free for the entire life time of the game so really you don't have to buy any DLC and you won't beThis game does fall into one of those niche categories of games that might not be for everyone but it isn't one of those DLC games that everyone is calling it. DLC is only for weapon skins, 4 new hunters that aren't released yet and a fourth monster. All map packs and new modes will be free for the entire life time of the game so really you don't have to buy any DLC and you won't be missing much. It is not even close to the DLC issue that Destiny has...

    Aside from that it is a great game, new mechanics that take some time to learn and master. It is a multi-player game but you can play all the game modes offline if you don't want to play with people and get better at certain classes before taking it online.

    I do have to say the lack of a campaign with an actual story does hinder it a bit but the little snip-its you get on each characters back story does provide some interesting insight into who they are and why they are here. Though I do wish it had more and I do find myself feeling a little let down on the amount of content but if you have 3-4 other friends it does offer a bunch of fun swapping roles.

    Either way I have to say it is a great game and with the free DLC map packs and the promise of new modes I think it will still be fun and not just a DLC money grab like people think.    … Expand
  39. NobleToast
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    It a great game of you play with friends but other then that you will find yourself getting bored of the game after playing a 1hr or 2. Don't get me its a fun game when you play with friends.
  40. SherlockHolmess
    Feb 17, 2015
    2
    Game can be fun even if its really messed up and unfinished. Seriously, there are way to much things that keep bugging me everytime i play it. Starting right of with this terrible introsequence that keeps playing every ** time alongside with this bs talk that no one want to listen too...
    Ok i need to calm down, after about 5-10 minutes of buggering, you can get a funny shooting, not much    Game can be fun even if its really messed up and unfinished. Seriously, there are way to much things that keep bugging me everytime i play it. Starting right of with this terrible introsequence that keeps playing every ** time alongside with this bs talk that no one want to listen too...
    Ok i need to calm down, after about 5-10 minutes of buggering, you can get a funny shooting, not much depth but still funny. But you have to be lucky that the players are not *** noobs, else the round will end way to quick.

    Still even if they would fix all the buggering things the price is far to high. For this price every buyer has the right to demand a real game not a small PvP gimmick.    … Expand
  41. Kadurry
    Feb 17, 2015
    2
    Worth a weekend rental, but it won't last much longer unless you manage to find 4 friends with the same time schedule. The gameplay gets repetitive very fast.

    Also customers should punish this DLC policy, where "full game" has only half of the monsters and the other half are paid DLC.
  42. Malcolmreyn0lds
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    Evolve is a game that when at best, is an intense and at times terrifying game that makes teamwork crucial to succeed. When at its worst, it is a frustrating game where nobody works together, nobody has mics, and people act like they are Rambo and take on the creature by themselves.
  43. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    5
    You should wait until Ultimate Edition is released before buying Game.
    This game is Online Versus Only.
    Not worth buying until price reach 29.99 USD. Only good part is New Gameplay unlike Most Shooters nowdays. Avoid buying Season Pass DLCs is Pay to Unlock are not worth since Filesize is 3MB-10MB. Avoid buying Pay to Unlock DLCs is not worth paying since they Shipped on Disc. I    You should wait until Ultimate Edition is released before buying Game.
    This game is Online Versus Only.
    Not worth buying until price reach 29.99 USD.
    Only good part is New Gameplay unlike Most Shooters nowdays.
    Avoid buying Season Pass DLCs is Pay to Unlock are not worth since Filesize is 3MB-10MB.
    Avoid buying Pay to Unlock DLCs is not worth paying since they Shipped on Disc.

    I hate Pay to Unlock aka On Disc DLC.    … Expand
  44. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 16, 2015
    6
    Let me start by saying that I am not real big into multi-player first person shooters. That being said I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this game, although I probably wont really play it again. The shooting mechanics are great, and the way 2k allows you to switch weapons with ease is fantastic. The "crysis" engine still looks beautiful as ever, and everything runs soLet me start by saying that I am not real big into multi-player first person shooters. That being said I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this game, although I probably wont really play it again. The shooting mechanics are great, and the way 2k allows you to switch weapons with ease is fantastic. The "crysis" engine still looks beautiful as ever, and everything runs so smooth. Not once did I encounter any chugging. I loved the characters for their sense of humor. I found myself laughing a lot at the playful banter that happens before each match starts and during. One of the things I didn't like was the extremely boring sequences in-between fighting. To me, a lot of each match consisted of run, fight a little bit, run, fight a little bit, etc. The running part usually lasted a lot longer than each fight sequence. Another problem I ran into was not so much the game's fault, but my team mates. I highly suggest you and your close online friends play together and keep it at that, because the whole "lone ranger" thing happens to still be ingrained in most multi-player gamers. There were several instances when me and 2 other team mates were tracking the monster and the medic would run off the opposite direction. This is especially stupid because there is ABSOLUTELY no chance the medic alone could take down the monster. They are there to heal players and create weak points on the monster so that the assault class can do more damage. The trapper traps and the support class acts as the team's "buffer". That is, what I think, makes this game as good or as bad as it is. Its highly rewarding when you and your team mates win a match because it takes precision in attack and communication, and most of all team work. It is just too bad most players (that I played with) just do not understand this concept.… Expand
  45. Mr_Blaze527
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    The game play of evolve is smooth. To actually be the monster was the most amazing part of the game. I will say if your going to play as a hunter its best if everybody knows what there role is or everybody have mics. Story mode for the game is ok I just wish it had more story behind everything. Then again it's the same ppl that made left 4 dead and left 4 dead 2. If your a true gamer andThe game play of evolve is smooth. To actually be the monster was the most amazing part of the game. I will say if your going to play as a hunter its best if everybody knows what there role is or everybody have mics. Story mode for the game is ok I just wish it had more story behind everything. Then again it's the same ppl that made left 4 dead and left 4 dead 2. If your a true gamer and not bias you will fall for evolve.… Expand
  46. jedi5diah
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    Edited: minus 2 points for not having Host Migration for a MP centric game. total ruins of my experience.

    HOST Quits... link: http://youtu.be/wQjulUBuj60 shame on those who gave 0, is an obvious trolling/spamming. lets put the big elephant aside first, i bought this game knowing what exactly i'm getting, an arena game. i don't care about the dlcs as long there's no pay to win    Edited: minus 2 points for not having Host Migration for a MP centric game. total ruins of my experience.

    HOST Quits...
    link: http://youtu.be/wQjulUBuj60

    shame on those who gave 0, is an obvious trolling/spamming.

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

    back to the game

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

    the good

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

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

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

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

    the bad

    lacking in monster evolving both in terms of design and skills, greatest down side of a game call evolve, its basically levelling up. i feel there's more dynamic to the hunters instead...i believe there should be at least a second tier of skills to each monster after evolving to lv 3. what a waste of concept...

    No 60 FPS for PS4 is disappointing.    … Expand
  47. gamer5846
    Feb 16, 2015
    0
    Throw away your money is a mediocre first person shooter that brings nothing new to the genre other than lacklustre gameplay and the option to buy the other 95% of the content behind a paywall
  48. Arc-of-War
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Yes there is a lot of DLC for this game but its all cosmetic and effects game play in no way. what this game does include is 12 very detailed maps. 12 different hunters all falling into one of four classes all have a unique play style. and 3 monsters that are all very different and insanely fun. the 4 vs 1 is tense and rewarding and different each time.
  49. Malooga
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    So I see some people whining about the game being simplistic and one dimensional. Let me just say if you truly want to experience this game as it was intended, you need a group of no less than 4 people. Playing by yourself doesn't do the core gameplay justice because it leaves out the most important aspect, team-work.This game is an absolute blast, like fighting a raid boss over and overSo I see some people whining about the game being simplistic and one dimensional. Let me just say if you truly want to experience this game as it was intended, you need a group of no less than 4 people. Playing by yourself doesn't do the core gameplay justice because it leaves out the most important aspect, team-work.This game is an absolute blast, like fighting a raid boss over and over again but much less scripted. The AI is excellent, and smart almost to a fault, but they cannot replace the sheer fun you will have coordinating attack plans with your crew of hunters. If you play by yourself it is very much just another FPS with some out-of-the-ordinary mechanics, but that's like playing L4D or an MMO by yourself. Friends make the experience fonder, and with such a huge gaming community rooted already in the fresh soils of Evolve, there is no shortage of players looking for a human companion to track monsters with. Campaigns in multiplayer games have become trite and boring, so I applaud them for building character more through random dialogue encounters throughout play without making us suffer through a sub-par campaign. There IS a "story" mode to speak of, but it works identical to Titanfall in that you are really just playing a string of multiplayer matches with AI instead of humans. Nothing much to speak of there, but honestly if you're looking for that brand new multiplayer fix, don't let the odd cluster of game bashers dissuade you, this is it. 9/10… Expand
  50. Groovybrian
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    I'd rate this game a 9 but gave it a 10 because of all the fake hate reviews from people who have obviously not played the game. Let me start off by going over what others have said.

    - "There's no variation, the DLC practices are an abomination and there's not enough content." --- Wow, this must be someone who only played the beta and read what others said about the DLC. There are    I'd rate this game a 9 but gave it a 10 because of all the fake hate reviews from people who have obviously not played the game. Let me start off by going over what others have said.

    - "There's no variation, the DLC practices are an abomination and there's not enough content." --- Wow, this must be someone who only played the beta and read what others said about the DLC. There are multiple modes to this game. Besides playing online with others or solo with the bots, you have multiple modes like Rescue, Nest, Defend, and Hunt. You can play each individually across all the maps (Defend has it's own four maps), or in Extraction where you play across five game days (matches) where maps, modes, and bonuses are never the same. I don't need to go into detail because you can find details on all this on IGN, Gamespot, or any other gaming site.

    The DLC is just skins. You are not buying new weapons or characters for the game. You get three boss monsters and twelve hunters with a lot of variety. I unlocked all the hunters over a couple of days and am working to level them up and unlock more perks. I love having all the choices, depending on what mode I'm playing. I also like each class is different and how you have to work together. You have your Support, Medic, Assault, and Trapper classes. It's more like Battlefield 4 than Left 4 Dead with how the classes work. The three monsters are very different too. You have to use different tactics against each monster. When fighting as the monster, you can pick you abilities and level them up based on the mode you are playing.

    With the 12 maps, 3 Monsters, 12 hunters, multiple modes, and random bonuses in Extraction, the game always feels different. Again, you can get better at playing the game by just going up against the bots. They play as well as they did in Left 4 Dead.

    - "You buy the game for 60 dollars and then need to spend even more money to enjoy the game to its fullest" --- Not sure what game you bought for $60 and had to spend more to enjoy it, but it wasn't Evolve. I'm having more than enough fun with this game. I've played all the modes online and with the bots. I have no desire to buy any skins and you are not being forced to buy any of it. Why does everyone keep complaining about it? Remember the horse armor in Oblivion? I bought it because it made my horse look cool. I didn't complain about it because it was optional. Doesn't change the game in any way. Stop all the talk about the DLC.

    There is another Monster and four more characters coming out in a few months. The Season Pass is $24.99 and will pay for this content. Do you have to buy it? No! The developer has stated that you will be able to play against the monster in your game and will see the other characters in games. You will just not be able to play them yourself unless you buy them. If you don't buy them, you are not being cut off from all the other players. It's not like COD where someone else buys the maps, but you can't play them now because you don't have the maps. This will not happen with Evolve. They stated that any new maps will be free. Myself, I'm going to get the Season pass when the new content is ready to be released. I'm really enjoying the game.

    - " is a mediocre first person shooter (surprise surprise!) that brings nothing new to the genre" --- Where have you played a game like this before? I really feel like I'm out on a hunting trip in Jurassic Park! I have a blast. Sometimes we get to the monster early and kill it and other times we are hunting until it reaches level 3 and we head it of at the base. I do think they have some balancing to do, but they have already stated that they are working on this. I'm still having a great time with the game. I'm trying to level up each of the hunters now.

    -----------------------------

    Take time to read some reviews from sites like IGN or Game Informer. They have been playing the game for some time now and have even had play time with the developers. I'll believe what Ryan McCaffrey says over someone who is just bashing the game because they think there is a DLC issue or not enough content. Looking at most of the user reviews, it looks like people are just trying to bring down the score without even really trying the game.

    Read real reviews for more info on the game. That is why I decided to buy it. It is really different from the other games I've played. The graphics are top notch and really put you into that world. With the day one patch, load times are better than they were in the beta. This is one game that is really getting a raw deal from users just looking for something to bash. The more I play it, the more I'm enjoying it. You can't play this like COD or just any other shooter. You need to pick the right hunter for the mode you are playing and monster you are fighting.

    (Sorry for any grammar or spelling problems. I just typed this up and didn't proof it. I just want to get home and play more Evolve!)    … Expand
  51. Pojo
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    It's a multiplayer game that you can play on your own or with a team of three friends, both of which are good numbers when you're short the two or five sweet spot for League of Legends. The gameplay is so different from anything else that's out there right now that It's difficult to grok the amount of sheer polish that has gone into making a balanced, assymetrical experience that includesIt's a multiplayer game that you can play on your own or with a team of three friends, both of which are good numbers when you're short the two or five sweet spot for League of Legends. The gameplay is so different from anything else that's out there right now that It's difficult to grok the amount of sheer polish that has gone into making a balanced, assymetrical experience that includes not only PvP but a number of other separate elements. No other game offers the feel of Evolve, and the more that you play the deeper and more rewarding the experience gets. 60 dollars is a heckuva price tag, but unlike other AAA titles (all of which are getting more expensive now) Evolve does something new, and it does it well. Good games have a great sense of rising and falling action, often including four or five different skirmishes before the final fight happens - but there's always the lingering threat that if you are not on top of your game, one side or the other will end the game immediately. It's the best multiplayer game I've played in a decade.… Expand
  52. Markneri
    Feb 16, 2015
    4
    It's fun but is it worth the money you paid? No.
    Writing this review while waiting for the long multiplayer loading to finish.
    Winning for both hunter and monster so no problem with that. It's just the content for that amount of money is **** For the developers, kudos for a nice game but the bosses who thought that the dlc crap to strip the game for its parts are killing the video game    It's fun but is it worth the money you paid? No.
    Writing this review while waiting for the long multiplayer loading to finish.
    Winning for both hunter and monster so no problem with that. It's just the content for that amount of money is **** For the developers, kudos for a nice game but the bosses who thought that the dlc crap to strip the game for its parts are killing the video game world i love.    … Expand
  53. Runfocovah
    Feb 16, 2015
    3
    Im really glad I did not buy this game… a cosign of mine did and he was pissed, so I gave it a try to see for my self… and its true. Destiny aint got **** on Evolve. This piece of **** should have been free to play with the lack of content.

    Its boring from the beginning to the end, you have to follow an space dog kinda thing to find the tank… I mean.. the monster. Left 4 Dead is way    Im really glad I did not buy this game… a cosign of mine did and he was pissed, so I gave it a try to see for my self… and its true. Destiny aint got **** on Evolve. This piece of **** should have been free to play with the lack of content.

    Its boring from the beginning to the end, you have to follow an space dog kinda thing to find the tank… I mean.. the monster. Left 4 Dead is way better than this unfinished game.    … Expand
  54. Magsec5
    Feb 16, 2015
    0
    Its a DLC fest, nothing more..........................................................................................................................
  55. AlexMoviesGames
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    I was unsure about buying Evolve due to the negative reviews it has received, but the negative publicity seems to be pretty unwarranted.

    Evolve is a solid online game with the ability to hone your skills against bots and AI offline in single player mode. Most of the bad press seems to stem from the level of DLC available on launch day, but most are special skins for monsters or a few    I was unsure about buying Evolve due to the negative reviews it has received, but the negative publicity seems to be pretty unwarranted.

    Evolve is a solid online game with the ability to hone your skills against bots and AI offline in single player mode. Most of the bad press seems to stem from the level of DLC available on launch day, but most are special skins for monsters or a few new hunters (despite there already being 12 available). Evolve does have a grind factor in order for you to unlock new monsters and hunters, but no more so than any good game out there has. Who wants to be handed everything on a platter on day 1? Not Me!!

    All in all, Evolve is a great online game with awesome mechanics and a fluid combat system...and oh yeah YOU GET TO BE A FREAKING MONSTER.    … Expand
  56. dlopatnikov
    Feb 16, 2015
    0
    Dear publishers. Give me day-one full-content, full-length games. Leave your DLC and micro-transactions to yourself. Stop bs gamers. I'm fed up already.
  57. benny0909
    Feb 16, 2015
    2
    I was very excited for this title. It became immediately apparent however, that a very large amount of content was stripped from the core game to be sold separately as DLC. With so many better alternatives out there, this is hardly worth your time. This is one title you can safely pass on.
  58. Aiden641
    Feb 16, 2015
    5
    Evolve ended up with the same fate as Titanfall . At first play,you would think that this game is THE BEST GAME EVER,as with Titanfall also has led you to believe. In here,what you get are only,MONSTERS,SOLDIERS,SHOOTING,MONSTERS AGAIN,SOLDIERS,SHOOTING,you get my impression . IT'S REPETITIVE OVER TIME! Not a bad game though but a only a HUGE **** DISSAPPOINTMENT!
  59. SgtBlunt
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Excellent game that gets better the more you play it. At First Monsters feel like a great feat to take down, but group up with a well coordinated team and its fun and challenging. Its not skill like Call of Duty, its skill as in tactics, timing, and communication that make this a superior shooter game. Best part is if you feel like going solo you can still have just as much fun as the monster.
  60. Rumenako
    Feb 15, 2015
    1
    I gave them 1 cause they did L4D, this game is terrible, I bought it and returned it 10 minutes later,got half my money back and still I think it was a bargain because I wouldn't accept it again if I was the seller, cause I know I am never gonna sell it again, really 10 minutes and you are done, instead of L4D3 we get this crap, turtle guys, I am sorry you are out of business already, butI gave them 1 cause they did L4D, this game is terrible, I bought it and returned it 10 minutes later,got half my money back and still I think it was a bargain because I wouldn't accept it again if I was the seller, cause I know I am never gonna sell it again, really 10 minutes and you are done, instead of L4D3 we get this crap, turtle guys, I am sorry you are out of business already, but you should have listened to the gamers for once, hope you improve on your next job… Expand
  61. ldub
    Feb 15, 2015
    4
    First of all I'm a HUGE fan of the original concept called Giants: Citizen Kabuto back in 2000. Personally I've Logged well over 1200hrs into L4D2 with dozens of friends playing nightly. When it comes to Evolve, played roughly 9hrs between the alpha and beta. While I can't speak for my friends, I found the game to be a huge bummer coming from such pedigree. The classes are mediocre,First of all I'm a HUGE fan of the original concept called Giants: Citizen Kabuto back in 2000. Personally I've Logged well over 1200hrs into L4D2 with dozens of friends playing nightly. When it comes to Evolve, played roughly 9hrs between the alpha and beta. While I can't speak for my friends, I found the game to be a huge bummer coming from such pedigree. The classes are mediocre, monsters underwhelming I was already bored with it before release and then the $DLC pricing came which really put the nail into Evolve's coffin until there's a BIG sale. It's also reassuring when I don't see any of my friends whom I thought might go crazy over Evolve not touching it. Somehow 2K games took a title with lots of potential and marketed it into the ground pissing just about everyone off. Best of luck to them and Turtle Rock. Greed will only get you so far in this world before it catches up to you.… Expand
  62. Shiftian_Be
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    Really shocked by the low user-score this is getting.
    It is difficult to be consistently effective at this game , but me and 3 friends managed to find a steady tactic for tackeling the monsters in this beautiful , layered and hazardous world... And its soooo rewarding...
    This game is amazing.. Truly amazing.. The evacuation-mode is very cool and facing off against a playercontrolled    Really shocked by the low user-score this is getting.
    It is difficult to be consistently effective at this game , but me and 3 friends managed to find a steady tactic for tackeling the monsters in this beautiful , layered and hazardous world... And its soooo rewarding...
    This game is amazing.. Truly amazing.. The evacuation-mode is very cool and facing off against a playercontrolled monster is great.. Get this'.    … Expand
  63. Mavinum
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    This game is getting way to much hate, I have read a lot of negative reviews/comments from people talking trash, and it is easy to see that most of them have no idea what they are talking about.

    All the negativity scared me a bit at first because this was a game that I was really looking forward to. But I put all the negativity aside and did some research of my own, I also read/viewed    This game is getting way to much hate, I have read a lot of negative reviews/comments from people talking trash, and it is easy to see that most of them have no idea what they are talking about.

    All the negativity scared me a bit at first because this was a game that I was really looking forward to. But I put all the negativity aside and did some research of my own, I also read/viewed various reviews and feedback from people playing the game. I bought the game and I have not regretted my decision for a second. This is one of the games lately that I am truly enjoying, and have been playing non stop for hours. It was a steep learning curve, but when you start to get a grip of the basics you will be rewarded so. I have come to a stage with games where i love real challenges and not a game that I understand the minute I start to play.

    This game is not something you will master over the first days of playing, this game is different every time you play, and you learn new things every time. You will experience unique situations that will only happen once. It is a dynamic game that has a lot of potential to be a game that will last for decades. But you need to be prepared to have an open mind to learn on your way and adapt to the every new challenges the games give you.    … Expand
  64. dreamslayer490
    Feb 15, 2015
    7
    This is an absolutely fun game, especially if you have friends to play with. However it does not seem to be worth a full $60. If it costs $40 it would be 100% worth, but unfortunately it does not have enough content to be worth $60 to me. Also people often complain about how how 2K is marketing the dlc. Yes it is stupid, but you don't need to buy them to have fun in and play the game. TheyThis is an absolutely fun game, especially if you have friends to play with. However it does not seem to be worth a full $60. If it costs $40 it would be 100% worth, but unfortunately it does not have enough content to be worth $60 to me. Also people often complain about how how 2K is marketing the dlc. Yes it is stupid, but you don't need to buy them to have fun in and play the game. They are making all add-on maps free so you cannot play for not having certain dlc. So bottom line is the game is fun but I don't think its worth a full $60, and the dlc is an optional thing to enhance your experience if you want it )it is not a necessity). Hope this helped… Expand
  65. danny13206
    Feb 15, 2015
    2
    I am returning it to Gamestop for store credit TODAY! Monsters are way OP. You spend all the game running around chasing the monster only to have it "Evolve", turn around and kill everybody in the team in less than a few minutes. It got very old and very boring really quick (2 days)!! Don't waste your money.
  66. toaplan
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    Incredibly barebones game. It's more like a demo. It's like an extra mode of a Call of Duty game, but sold as a full price game. Also it looks bad, messy and drab. It has some innovative elements, but in this case the flaws clearly overshadow any positive aspects.
  67. nastybutler224
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    To be fair the gameplay is fun .. but that enjoyment only last 10 min. Then you play another match of the same thing and you get bored, really bored. Considering the outrage from 'destiny's' lack of story and repetitive nature, i fully expect this game to get destroyed by the user reviews because it has those same flaws on an almost unbelievably more massive scale . After playing this gameTo be fair the gameplay is fun .. but that enjoyment only last 10 min. Then you play another match of the same thing and you get bored, really bored. Considering the outrage from 'destiny's' lack of story and repetitive nature, i fully expect this game to get destroyed by the user reviews because it has those same flaws on an almost unbelievably more massive scale . After playing this game a few hours, i seriously thought i was missing the 'real' game mode or something and kept searching through the main menu to no avail. Then came to the conclusion this is a 20 dollar arcade title at BEST. Seriously, it should have been an online free-to-play title with micro-transactions for dlc. Considering it already has micro-transactions for dlc it left me wondering WHAT THE HELL I PAID 60 DOLLARS FOR ?… Expand
  68. BioHazardPark
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    The game is great, got if for 38$ on PC and runs flawlessly on my now a few year old machine.

    DLC...I don't care, it's mostly cosmetic and it does not affect the gameplay. Compared to what other games charge for skins it's pretty comparable in price.

    The maps and modes are FREE.
  69. CuttyCantHang
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    To be fair and not max out my review I am going with an 8. Too many reviews for this game are going for zero or ten which is not benefiting anyone.

    Evolve is a game that delivers what it aims to almost perfectly. The negative reviews are mostly from DLC which are skins and nothing more. If it was pay to win, that would be a different story. The negative reviews claiming balance    To be fair and not max out my review I am going with an 8. Too many reviews for this game are going for zero or ten which is not benefiting anyone.

    Evolve is a game that delivers what it aims to almost perfectly. The negative reviews are mostly from DLC which are skins and nothing more. If it was pay to win, that would be a different story.

    The negative reviews claiming balance issues are players that can't comprehend how to play and consistently lose or get killed. I see none of that and think the game has very little to no balance issues at all.

    The game is incredibly fun, so many times I say just one more match then go on to play for a few more hours. The ranking system is rewarding enough and borderlines a little on grinding, however with how much fun I find in playing the game the grinding doesn't bother me in the least. This isn't Destiny level grinding which is downright grueling.

    The gameplay is fast, fluid, no server or connection issues. How many games launch where you can say that?    … Expand
  70. PeligunGaming
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testingI never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testing after printing the master copy. The other option for them is to probably delay it another month. Most games have a day one patch, this isn't anything new. There is a story, it has a 5 day campaign with 800,000 possible outcomes of bonus effects and game modes so in that there are 800,000 campaigns. Each monster is completely different and unique, has strengths and weaknesses. Each hunter feels badass in it's own way.

    All in all, all the haters out there complaining about DLC and "Pay to Win" have not even played the game and are full of crap. The hype train is real my friends and they are just jealous!    … Expand
  71. Terrik
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Here's my review of evolve after about 10 hours or so playing:

    First, my score is 8/10, but like others, I wish to balance out the odd ratings this game is getting. First off, the monster is everything I hoped it would be. You start off weak, and stealth is the name of the game. I didn't really truly appreciate how to play a monster until I played a hunter and saw just how they track    Here's my review of evolve after about 10 hours or so playing:

    First, my score is 8/10, but like others, I wish to balance out the odd ratings this game is getting.

    First off, the monster is everything I hoped it would be. You start off weak, and stealth is the name of the game. I didn't really truly appreciate how to play a monster until I played a hunter and saw just how they track the beast. Sneak past the birds (so you don't scare them and give away your position) and make sure you keep your distance as you feed. It's a real rush if the hunters corner you while you're still at evolve level one because, unless you're very good, you aren't going to survive a straight up brawl with them. I lost several matches as the monster initially because I hadn't figured out the balance between stealth, distance and when to strike. Of course, one way to offset this initial weakness is putting 3 points into a single skill in the beginning to give yourself a bit of oomph if you DO get into some trouble. You definitely feel the power as you evolve. By the time you hit level 3, you feel like you're some sort of Kaiju superbeast.

    Speaking of evolving up: If you play as the monster, you're given 3 skill points to divide into 4 skills. Each time you evolve you're given an addition 3 points to put into these skills. In order to unlock perks and other monsters, you need to fulfill certain skill requirements. For example, in order to unlock the next monster, the Kraken, I had to do X amount of damage with Flame breath, charge, smash and rock throw over the course of several matches. It actually didn't take that long and I expected far worse. The controls, at least on the PS4 seem fluid and combat is pretty easy to control. I guess my only gripe is that I wish you could climb up cliffs that serve as the "wall" of the level because sometimes as I was running for my life, i tried to climb up a cliff that I thought was climbable only smack into it Wile E. Coyote style---but this is a minor gripe.

    The monsters play quite differently as well. I only have 2 of the 3 unlocked, but there definitely is a big difference between say, the Goliath and the Kraken. With the Goliath, I feel like I'm probably as close as I'm going to get to playing a Tyranid Carnifex or an Ultralisk. You're beefy, you pack a punch and little is as satisfying as charging through a group of hapless hunters and then throwing a rock on them. The Kraken on the other hand can fly, is great at escaping and does insane amounts of AOE damage. I'm not sure which one I like better at this point--I switch out between them.

    All that being said, playing as the hunters is a bit of a yawn for me. While there are certain aspects that I like--the tracking is pretty cool. You can follow monster footsteps, you get alerted to carrion birds to help track the monster's position and the actual fighting with the monster is intense, but it just doesn't live up the amount of fun that I have playing the monster itself. I do get the feeling that playing with friends as the hunters is probably a **** ton of fun, because teamwork is everything. I just played a game where I nearly took out the team as a level one monster because they were morons and split up. I've won the last 5 matches as a monster without evolving past level 2 (which sets you even with the hunters in terms of power--level 3 is where you start exceeding what they can do) because of the lack of coordination between hunters. That being said, I expect that to get better once people have a bit more play time with the game.

    Is it worth $60? Eh, hard to say. Maybe? I'll probably side on the "no" side, but I'm not going to deny that the game, at least the as the monster delivers on the fun. If I didn't have to study, I'd spend the rest of the day playing it. The DLC now is pretty much all cosmetic and really shouldn't detract you from buying the game.

    TLDR: 8/10 for fantastic monster combat, playing as hunters is a bit "meh"    … Expand
  72. Executed007
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    As expected a very boring, Repetitive and dull game with almost zero aim for innovation, I'm very disappointed I thought to myself okay maybe this game doesn't need a story mode because it has an outstanding Multiplayer and Cooperative experience but that wasn't the case it's a 10$ worth of content and I'm being generous here..... It seems they didn't know what they wanted to do with thisAs expected a very boring, Repetitive and dull game with almost zero aim for innovation, I'm very disappointed I thought to myself okay maybe this game doesn't need a story mode because it has an outstanding Multiplayer and Cooperative experience but that wasn't the case it's a 10$ worth of content and I'm being generous here..... It seems they didn't know what they wanted to do with this game so they said we'll just throw it in gamers face and let them realize how bad we are at making a game that could live up to the promises we made.

    Graphics that overcompensates for how bad the game is ??? No No No .
    Not recommended whatsoever ... Do not buy this game unless you have extra cash with the urge to spend some on a product that's not worthy of your money.    … Expand
  73. MajorTom03
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    No story AT ALL!! Graphics are poor, defs not next gen by a long ways, by a looong ways. It's just an ugly game, brown & blacks n mud greens, just straight up messy & not pleasant to look at or play because of clutter on the screen and boring game/ map design. The whole game is just a turd in terms of anything remotely resembling a fun to play monster hunt. A Monster Hunt!! How can thatNo story AT ALL!! Graphics are poor, defs not next gen by a long ways, by a looong ways. It's just an ugly game, brown & blacks n mud greens, just straight up messy & not pleasant to look at or play because of clutter on the screen and boring game/ map design. The whole game is just a turd in terms of anything remotely resembling a fun to play monster hunt. A Monster Hunt!! How can that make anything but an awesome game?? It feels like a $10, and even thats overpriced, PSN game. DON'T BUY IT YALL! I did not experience any enjoyment while playing this **** stain of a game, also it is a DLC fest same as Destiny.

    F Minus- Expected something even remotely enjoyable from the left 4 ded guys hey    … Expand
  74. TableofJapan
    Feb 15, 2015
    4
    Oh Evolve. How much I was expecting of you. This Review wont focus as much on the DLC stuff everyone is crying about. I will mention that, but at the end though.

    I was pretty much expecting Left 4 Dead and while its there, it lacks something major. Proper match making.and control of match making. This is what really kills the whole game for me. I've played this game for about    Oh Evolve. How much I was expecting of you. This Review wont focus as much on the DLC stuff everyone is crying about. I will mention that, but at the end though.

    I was pretty much expecting Left 4 Dead and while its there, it lacks something major.

    Proper match making.and control of match making.

    This is what really kills the whole game for me.

    I've played this game for about three days now for online and have only played as the monster twice, and the Assault Class about 5 times. Three days...that's a lot of game time. What was the point of asking me to pick the top classes I would like to play as, when I can barely have the chance to play as the top two? Let us set up our own lobbies and be able to pick our own class or join a random in progress game as said class. I have zero desire to be a trapper or Medic. ZERO DESIRE. I HATE those the classes This is seriously the only problem I have with this game. The lack of actual control of creating and setting up matches. Everything is....random.. I LOVE this game and enjoy it greatly...but my god.

    LET US SET UP OUR OWN GAMES AND PICK OUR OWN CLASSES LIKE ] L4D

    now the DLC everyone is complaining about...Its simple. Dont buy it. Vote with your wallets. Right now its useless skins that serve no purpose nor give you an advantage

    Now $15 for ONE Monster? That is steep. Steep enough to the point that I will not waste $15 on one monster. or $7.00 on ONE hunter. I will simply not buy this DLC, like I do with 98% of games. I seriously believe the last form of DLC I brought was for Fallout 3 and that's because it was actually worth it.

    All the skins in that store though should be unlockable by winning a certain amount of matches. They are skins. Just re-textures or recolors of current outfits. Not worth the $2.99 I personally feel. If IO HAD to pay for this stuff, at the most I would only pay $00.99. These skins do nothing for the game play, nor do they change the actual game flow. The Season Pass is obviously a rip off conceived by both Gamestop and 2K. The Season Pass for $24.99 only gives you three new hunters and skins for three monsters. Thats it. It doesn't cover future content. Hence the name "Hunting Pass" but notice how We over at Gamestop sells it as a "Season Pass"? yeah. Be smarter people. I never push DLC onto people unless my manager is there and thats because I have to or I'll get fired.    … Expand
  75. Greentoast11
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    Bought this game played for a few hours then realised their was only a few monsters available so it got pretty monotonous. I mean the guns are cool and such but it does feel quite bland at times but it looks good enough. The horrible point is $140 Dollars worth of DLC. This is cancer to the industry and practices like this need to be avoided at all costs. If they had given more contentBought this game played for a few hours then realised their was only a few monsters available so it got pretty monotonous. I mean the guns are cool and such but it does feel quite bland at times but it looks good enough. The horrible point is $140 Dollars worth of DLC. This is cancer to the industry and practices like this need to be avoided at all costs. If they had given more content instead of releasing it all as DLC then this could be a 7 or 8. If this game sells well the industry is ****… Expand
  76. ragnorok69
    Feb 15, 2015
    0
    i was really pumped for this game initially until more details came out, once i played it my fears were true, this game is not worth it, the horrible dlc and mmicrotransactions are killing this game and the entire gaming industry. i rememberyou used to unlock new weapons, maps, and skins by playing the game, gave you a reason to keep playing, now you have to buy them all. dont buy thisi was really pumped for this game initially until more details came out, once i played it my fears were true, this game is not worth it, the horrible dlc and mmicrotransactions are killing this game and the entire gaming industry. i rememberyou used to unlock new weapons, maps, and skins by playing the game, gave you a reason to keep playing, now you have to buy them all. dont buy this game, dont support **** practices like this… Expand
  77. Beeboop
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    For 60$, you are not buying a complete game. Day one has a lot of DLC content that can be purchased, similar to apps from your phone. Basically, it's bad business to make a consumer pay full price for a game at 60$ and on top of that use a free to play business model, charging for everything.
  78. TheDahaka
    Feb 14, 2015
    1
    A boring pile of overhyped horse crap, that will have its player base die faster than Titanfall. Feel free to throw your money away if you must have this game. Feel free to throw even more away with the countless micro transaction options it offers.
  79. Reciter5613
    Feb 14, 2015
    4
    I didn't feel this game turned out as great as it set out to be. I mean the graphics seem more last gen and even so feels like an early access indie game. It was nearly impossible for the teams to hold together and every game the monster always won. I didn't bother to look into the DLC but I know a 3GB day one patch is not a good sign. Not much of a story either. Luckily I'm not as pissedI didn't feel this game turned out as great as it set out to be. I mean the graphics seem more last gen and even so feels like an early access indie game. It was nearly impossible for the teams to hold together and every game the monster always won. I didn't bother to look into the DLC but I know a 3GB day one patch is not a good sign. Not much of a story either. Luckily I'm not as pissed off like others since I rent games before buying but I can tell you it would not be worth the full price.… Expand
  80. Zwijn
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    Just another hype platform to shove DLC down your throat. Yes you will have some fun with the game, but it will get repetitive fast. If you want more content to keep you busy, buy DLC at low value for money.

    The thing is, the game has no RPG elements in it. So when you only have 3 monsters to play with and a handful of hunters you will get to know them fast. And they will become boring    Just another hype platform to shove DLC down your throat. Yes you will have some fun with the game, but it will get repetitive fast. If you want more content to keep you busy, buy DLC at low value for money.

    The thing is, the game has no RPG elements in it. So when you only have 3 monsters to play with and a handful of hunters you will get to know them fast. And they will become boring very fast.

    I still gave it a 0, even though its a polished game, to compensate for all the reviews from kids who are unable to look objectively at a game they just bought.    … Expand
  81. Makaveli
    Feb 14, 2015
    2
    I'm actually really glade to see the horrible reviews from users that this game got, it tells me that there is still hope for gaming... There is $85 worth of DLC for this game already, this is called greed. This tells me that the developer does not respect the people who are buying the game and only care about money itself.. It is very important for a developer to make money, but Evolve isI'm actually really glade to see the horrible reviews from users that this game got, it tells me that there is still hope for gaming... There is $85 worth of DLC for this game already, this is called greed. This tells me that the developer does not respect the people who are buying the game and only care about money itself.. It is very important for a developer to make money, but Evolve is not worth $60. The game is fun for the first 30 mins and then it's boring, they do this on purpose so that you feel that you need to buy DLC to have more fun with it.. This is not right. They should of made the game F2P if they wanted to go this route. They know that people are dumb enough to buy it too. I'm glad that there are some gamers that are smart enough not to support crap like this..kudos to all of you.

    DLC is okay in my book, but when you buy a game on release day and there is already $85 worth of DLC then
    you can clearly see where the developers priorities are ..

    Cash grabbing at its finest people... The people that support this crap also support crappy unfinished games...

    2/10 for releasing an incomplete game and selling the rest as DLC... These are not developers they are snake oil salesmen (charlatans)

    **    … Expand
  82. KICHZY
    Feb 14, 2015
    5
    Evolve looks and plays great yet is very limited in options with no in depth control over player progression. I've also noticed the game is dependent on other players, making teamwork and communication essential in your overall success, So unless you have a dedicated team I can see problems occurring very often.

    Overall this game is not worth a full retail price for the content that you    Evolve looks and plays great yet is very limited in options with no in depth control over player progression. I've also noticed the game is dependent on other players, making teamwork and communication essential in your overall success, So unless you have a dedicated team I can see problems occurring very often.

    Overall this game is not worth a full retail price for the content that you get on disc, and unless you have a dedicated team that communicates with each other there will be problems. My biggest beef is the longevity for this game....It's going to get old very fast.    … Expand
  83. Borat
    Feb 14, 2015
    1
    This game is not worth the $60 entry fee. Anyone giving it anything higher than a 6 is either an employee who created the game, or a teenager that is new to gaming. If you are either of those then yes, this game is possibly a 8+.

    If you're not do not buy this game. Use a rental service first. I promise that you'll thank me. The graphics are decent enough. But the game itself is    This game is not worth the $60 entry fee. Anyone giving it anything higher than a 6 is either an employee who created the game, or a teenager that is new to gaming. If you are either of those then yes, this game is possibly a 8+.

    If you're not do not buy this game. Use a rental service first. I promise that you'll thank me.

    The graphics are decent enough. But the game itself is boring after about 2 hours. There is literally nothing to do other than chase a monster around, shot at it, chase it some more, shoot at it... Etc. What's worse is the game relies heavily on teamwork, which lets be honest is almost impossible with strangers and no mics.

    This game feels like it took no more than 6 months to create. The other time was spent making sure that once you have spent your $60 you'll have to spend more. $15 characters? $3 skins? If you wanted the complete game it would cost you close to $200. That's right. You read that correctly. $200 for a game that literately offers nothing in terms of game play.

    Go a head and buy this game if you enjoy wasting $60 for little content and a game that gets boring quick. It's not my money. But please remember this when the next game you love is released for $60 and you must by the ending, or see a screen pop up that says "please pay $29.99 to continue playing" as that's what you're telling the developers your comfortable with.

    I would understand if this game offered a lot for your $60. I would. But as of right now this game is a massive joke and spits in the face of gamers as being acceptable.    … Expand
  84. shakulo
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    This game is a fresh new game in the current next gen game market and is an insanely fun time but has been tainted by peoples perception of this dlc "problem". Yet people always forgot that you don't have to buy dlc and that you get future maps and game modes for free. This game definitely has enough variety especially compared to games nowadays where all you do is shoot things at coreThis game is a fresh new game in the current next gen game market and is an insanely fun time but has been tainted by peoples perception of this dlc "problem". Yet people always forgot that you don't have to buy dlc and that you get future maps and game modes for free. This game definitely has enough variety especially compared to games nowadays where all you do is shoot things at core boiled down level. It is very dynamic and a blast to play.… Expand
  85. komreed
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    This game is a massive rip off, they took some cool concepts and concept art and failed to make a decent game out of it. Hugely disappointing. Buy dark should 2, or advanced warfare, don't waste your time on this steaming pos
  86. gugaleso
    Feb 14, 2015
    1
    It's a cool game, but, you pay $60 to play a small part of the game and if you want to get the rest of it, you need to pay more $85 for the rest of the content. It sucks, but you can get complete games for the same price, if not less.
  87. MadKiefer
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Great Game if you are into Coop and group PvP. Try out Evacuation Mode if you get bored with regular matches. Ty out "individual" with a buddy if you want to make it even more lasting, editing the maps at your wims. Or even play solo.

    To all the cry babies in regard to DLC - the season pass could have been added separately and each and everyone wouldn't have cried as much as they do    Great Game if you are into Coop and group PvP. Try out Evacuation Mode if you get bored with regular matches. Ty out "individual" with a buddy if you want to make it even more lasting, editing the maps at your wims. Or even play solo.

    To all the cry babies in regard to DLC - the season pass could have been added separately and each and everyone wouldn't have cried as much as they do now. Aside from the ingame (purely cosmetic) shop, the prices are the same as with every other game. Take Borderlands e.g. - main game + season pass = same results (or near).    … Expand
  88. Ivw
    Feb 14, 2015
    0
    The game gets boring really fast and also there is not enough content to justify its price tag. The DLC policy is terrible and the people saying "but maps and modes will be free" must live inside a bubble or isolated in a cave because in a game like this the maps or the modes you play simply don't matter. It will always be the same recycled thing/experience at the end. It's easy to makeThe game gets boring really fast and also there is not enough content to justify its price tag. The DLC policy is terrible and the people saying "but maps and modes will be free" must live inside a bubble or isolated in a cave because in a game like this the maps or the modes you play simply don't matter. It will always be the same recycled thing/experience at the end. It's easy to make that free specially if you are going with the billion dlcs model... but you all don't need to worry because what really changes the game and add diversity to your gameplay(and not much in the case of hunter because the most part are just stronger versions of the basic hunters you don't have to unlock) can be bought through awesome DLCs, all of them wonderfully priced as just 25% and 14% of the game price for new monsters and hunter(each unit of course, 2k has deep pockets to fill). It is so awesome, so much fun, so much content...but not. Oh and also the already lacking content is partially locked in the beginning because they know only the innocent players grinding can keep this mess alive for more than two weeks. It's a shame psn is not willing to offer me a refund. Don't make the same mistake as me. For those who already fell into this trap, welcome to the club of those who paid a full aaa game price for a game that should be f2p, unfortunately you are not alone brothers and sisters.… Expand
  89. kooltrex
    Feb 13, 2015
    2
    A typical hyped game just like many others (Destiny,Titanfall..etc).
    -Outdated mechanics.
    -Not amazing graphics for a 2015 game. -No Story. -Money Sucking game with all the DLCs and pay 2 win system,a monster for 15$ a skin for 10$ a character for 15$ all that and the game is just released WTF!!!. -Day one patch 3GB (it's your fault for paying them early dumb-heads). -You'll get    A typical hyped game just like many others (Destiny,Titanfall..etc).
    -Outdated mechanics.
    -Not amazing graphics for a 2015 game.
    -No Story.
    -Money Sucking game with all the DLCs and pay 2 win system,a monster for 15$ a skin for 10$ a character for 15$ all that and the game is just released WTF!!!.
    -Day one patch 3GB (it's your fault for paying them early dumb-heads).
    -You'll get bored after a while (Yawn feast).
    -it will be forgotten in a short amount of time.
    +you may enjoy it with your friends but still it's not worth a 60$.

    Stay away from this game and save your money,there are far better games to be released this year don't waste it on this hyped piece of garbage.    … Expand
  90. cip224
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    for so much money its big joke.............where is story mode ... ehhh im sleeping after 5h... This game is very boring...It's not worth your time and money ......bye
  91. Drazor
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Is very expensive, same all last games. Destiny, Day&Light, but not is a 0.
    Is a good game, 8 points for a low price.
    Put 10 for all 0 no reallyties.
  92. JMARSseph
    Feb 13, 2015
    4
    This game, like Left For Dead, was overhyped. At least unlike Left For Dead it is not being overrated. I advise you rent it in coordination with a group of friends on a weekend. Play, return the rental and you will never revisit this game again. Wash, rinse, repeat........or instead evolve and drop, flush,forget.
  93. Blueponder
    Feb 13, 2015
    2
    Evolve has a great concept, but is horribly executed. The design is bad, there are balance issues, and the DLC fiasco has set a new low standard for the industry.
  94. JokerFace
    Feb 13, 2015
    5
    A game based on monsters that have only 3 of them, what a shame... the other monsters are dlc and you have to pay for use them, the monsters are the core of the game and we paid 70€ for half of the game, what a greed!!! The game concept of the game is good but these action will keep me away from this SH and publisher.
    I give a 5 because the concept of the game is good, it could be a 8/9
  95. SRod1706
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    This is a fun game. It's different enough to be interesting and familiar enough to pick up fairly easy. It seems to be easier to play the monster at the beginning, but I have more fun playing the hunters.
    The reason I rate it a ZERO is that it is a lie. The game is set up from the very beginning to be a free to play game. There was just a hype push to sell it at the beginning for full    This is a fun game. It's different enough to be interesting and familiar enough to pick up fairly easy. It seems to be easier to play the monster at the beginning, but I have more fun playing the hunters.
    The reason I rate it a ZERO is that it is a lie. The game is set up from the very beginning to be a free to play game. There was just a hype push to sell it at the beginning for full price before converting to f2p. I am not talking about games like Star Wars the Old Republic or Defiance. These games started out as legitimate pay to play game that were faulty and went f2p to survive. Everything about Evolve is set up to be f2p except it is not YET. This game is fun, but wait until it is f2p like it was built to be.    … Expand
  96. Buckles44
    Feb 13, 2015
    7
    I have quite enjoyed the time Ive spent playing Evolve. There are a lot of people that are "Neigh" saying it, Im not gonna give this game a 10 to balance it out all the 0's.
    Sure there's DLC thats just skins and costumes and funky hats, but you arent being forced to buy. There is a single player option it isnt much but it is still there.
    If you hadnt done your research going into the    I have quite enjoyed the time Ive spent playing Evolve. There are a lot of people that are "Neigh" saying it, Im not gonna give this game a 10 to balance it out all the 0's.
    Sure there's DLC thats just skins and costumes and funky hats, but you arent being forced to buy. There is a single player option it isnt much but it is still there.
    If you hadnt done your research going into the game, yes it's mostly online. Why do people have such a problem with that? CoD is mostly online and very few actually get the game for the single campaign anyway.

    The one problem Ive had with Evolve is with the servers itself and the match making. Many times Ive been in a game and disconnected or I join a game as the monster and Im at half health being attacked by the hunters. imo I rather start a game and fail it then pick up in a fail.

    Thats just one person's opinion.    … Expand
  97. gozy
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    Game is fun but quicly boring, the initial content is rather restricted. You will need to pay to have more content afterwards.
    I do not recommend to buy this game due to the DLC practices.
  98. billay
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    Average graphics, no story mode, same experience over and over. Also not very accessible because in multiplayer you get heaps of hate if you don't play your class properly
  99. mailordermonstr
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    The original developers of L4D are back with a new game and it's pretty damned good. Much like their previous game, the focus is on co-operative teamwork and is best experienced with friends. You can play with random people online, but this can be frustrating if you get stuck with people that refuse to use their mics or don't play their role.
    The basic premise is akin to Alien. You and    The original developers of L4D are back with a new game and it's pretty damned good. Much like their previous game, the focus is on co-operative teamwork and is best experienced with friends. You can play with random people online, but this can be frustrating if you get stuck with people that refuse to use their mics or don't play their role.
    The basic premise is akin to Alien. You and your fellow hunters must track and dispose of an alien that is reeking havoc on a colony planet. You can play as one of 12 hunters who are separated into 4 unique classes. Assault - the damage dealer, medic - the healer, support - pretty self-explanatory, and the trapper who is responsible for tracking down the monster. Within each class there are 3 different characters, all with their own unique abilities. For example, one medic has a healing gun and must try and keep everyone alive. Another one lacks the healing gun but can revive fallen teammates that would otherwise be dead and have to wait 2 minutes to respawn. And the third healer has a healing grenade launcher instead of a beam which is weaker, but has an area of effect.
    And then of course there's the monsters. This is an asymmetrical game, 4 vs 1. The monster isn't controlled by AI but instead is controlled by an actual person. There are 3 monsters to choose from. Goliath, much like the tank in L4D. He's a big lumbering monster that's quite strong. Kraken, who can fly. And Wraith, the sneaky assassin. Each monster starts out rather weak and must avoid the hunters while also killing and eating wildlife. Eating wildlife increases your armor and will eventually allow you to evolve, or level up. You can evolve twice, getting stronger each time. Some wildlife will also provide you with temporary buffs, such as increased damage or more stamina. These buffs can also be picked up by the hunters, so make sure not to leave their bodies uneaten. The monsters each have four abilities that you can choose how you want to level. Maybe you'll just make 2 of your powers stronger, not even opening up your fourth ability. Or maybe you'll balance them all out to allow more variety in your attacks.
    There's a couple of different game modes. Hunt is the basic mode. In this mode, the hunters simply need to kill the monster. The hunter has more options. He can try to kill all the hunters, but if one survives and gets away for long enough, the dead hunters will respawn. Or if the monster gets to level 3, he can try and take out the hunters power station. The monster will be at it's strongest at this point, but the hunters will know exactly where he'll be.
    There's a campaign mode of a sort. Evac mode will go through 5 rounds. Some of those rounds will be the basic hunt mode and some of them will be either rescue or nest. The final round is always Evacuation. Nest and rescue are much alike but with each side switching roles. In nest the monster must defend his eggs. Rescue has the hunters finding human survivors and escorting them to dropships while the monster tries to kill them. And Evacuation has the hunters defending 3 power relays, one after the other against a stage 3 monster who now also has some level 1 minion goliaths.
    With each match, the winner will get an advantage in the next round. Maybe the monster will successfully defend his eggs. This will lead to his minions having more armor than normal.
    Although the focus of this game is online, there is a single player option that plays just like the online, but with bots filling in. The game is pretty light on story, but makes up for it with interesting character dialogue that fleshes out the hunters. And the atmosphere is great. Feels like a good sci-fi movie (like the previously mentioned Alien, though maybe not as serious or dark).
    Character progression is achieved through using a characters abilities. The game starts you with one monster and one hunter from each class. Progression doesn't take all that long though. If it's your primary goal, then you can unlock the next character in one or two round of the basic hunt mode. Progression also continues after unlocking characters by giving you more perks to choose from and slight improvements to your abilities.
    I was a huge fan of the L4D series and this game has a very similar feel. The winner isn't decided by who has the quickest reflexes but rather by using strategy (and teamwork if your playing as hunters).
    With all the different hunters, monsters, and perks - there's plenty of re-playability to be had. Plus there's 12 different maps to play on.
    And now for the required clarification on DLC. If you want every single piece of content currently available, it will cost you. However, all the DLC right now is purely cosmetic. There's a season pass, of course, which will provide new hunters, monsters and some skins. You are not required to buy it though. All new maps and game modes will be free.    … Expand
  100. Acefire
    Feb 13, 2015
    3
    4. just because there was a dream of a decent game once.

    The game does not support eyefinity or 21:9, and in this day and age that is unacceptable. This game gets old fast. Don't expect to play this game for more than a couple days maximum. I was in denial because I just blew $60 on an impulse buy, but then I came here and started reading reviews that mirrored my sentiments. The    4. just because there was a dream of a decent game once.

    The game does not support eyefinity or 21:9, and in this day and age that is unacceptable.

    This game gets old fast. Don't expect to play this game for more than a couple days maximum. I was in denial because I just blew $60 on an impulse buy, but then I came here and started reading reviews that mirrored my sentiments.

    The truth is it's a 30$ game max. Heck, i would wait for a steam sale because these kinds of games are destined for the %75 off bin.

    I learned my lesson 2k. I will be forever hesitant to take the plunge on a title with your name on it.    … Expand
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#92 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#20 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#45 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    70
    An online experience of wildly fluctuating highs and lows that demands a lot but explains little. [Apr 2015, p.89]
  2. Play UK
    Mar 31, 2015
    66
    With the right people on your side, Evolve can be a surprising blast. However, get lumped with utter idiots, or the shoddy AI, and it quickly becomes very, very frustrating. [Issue#254, p.66]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Mar 30, 2015
    60
    At launch, it feels neutered, and far too inconsistent to establish a lasting dominance on the multiplayer scene. [Apr 2015, p.110]
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