Evolve

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 937 Ratings

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  1. IchigoZA
    Feb 12, 2015
    8
    Turtle Rock created a fun Multiplayer game. many user reviews gave this game a negative review due to the DLC. Let me make this clear. in the game you get 15 Characters. that is 3 per class, that is the same you get in most other games.

    The Dlc is also totally optional, you will not be locked out of any part of the game if you do not own a certain piece of DLC, this is different from    Turtle Rock created a fun Multiplayer game. many user reviews gave this game a negative review due to the DLC. Let me make this clear. in the game you get 15 Characters. that is 3 per class, that is the same you get in most other games.

    The Dlc is also totally optional, you will not be locked out of any part of the game if you do not own a certain piece of DLC, this is different from most other online games where if your friend bought the latest dlc then you should buy it aswell if you would like to join him in a game.

    Now for the game mechanics. Evolve has some of the best FPS mechanics out there at the moment, everything works great and helps with the immersion of the player.

    if you enjoy a multiplayer FPS games then this if for you but if you prefer a game with a great story then i suggest you ignore this title.    … Expand
  2. HarlanSaysSo
    Feb 12, 2015
    8
    Evolve is quite a unique experience. One that simply cannot be labeled purely as a shooter. That is only one element of the game, the other being the hunt. I quite enjoy fighting as both human/ monster as they are both equally fun. I think the part where it may be off putting, is when the monster is able to escape and you have to spend time trying to find him again. Some may argue thatEvolve is quite a unique experience. One that simply cannot be labeled purely as a shooter. That is only one element of the game, the other being the hunt. I quite enjoy fighting as both human/ monster as they are both equally fun. I think the part where it may be off putting, is when the monster is able to escape and you have to spend time trying to find him again. Some may argue that this is tedious and repetitious. But, once again , this is part of the game. The hunt. It does not bother me at all. As a matter of fact, I rather enjoy it. And i have also been in the role of the monster and the feeling of being hunted is a little thrilling to be honest. There were moments where I thought I was safe enough to feast or evolve only to realize that the hunting team were right on me .. and there have also been times where I have completely fooled them. Regardless, the battles are epic fun and brutal. The only real quip I have with this game is the DLC scheme is really bad. Really bad. And more importantly, there is a real lack of game modes . In short, this is a great, fun game IF you know what you are getting. If you are expecting a COD or Destiny even, type game... No. This is a unique game that offers up a lot of great ideas and for the most parts , succeeds. I feel that a sequel could definitely put some polish on a franchise I hope to see more of.… Expand
  3. Fullmetal
    Feb 12, 2015
    5
    Full disclosure: played the beta only, and did not really enjoy it enough to buy the full game. The reason behind this is the matchmaking, and the fact that the game was just boring. I am all about shooters like Left 4 Dead 2 (a game produced by Castle Rock) and Battlefield 4 but this one seemed to have missed the mark. Not really good for a game I was definitely looking for.
  4. ImBRUTUS
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EVOLVE.
    A new franchise into a genre that is frankly becoming a little stale. I have been gaming for a good 15 years, and to get to experience something fresh and masterful at what it is, is a real treat.

    -- GAMEPLAY--

    4 vs 1. 4 human controlled classes with each class having three unlockable characters that all differ in playstyle dramatically. We have the standard 'assault', damage dealer with a personal shield. 'Medic', healer and integral to your groups survivorbility, a smart medic player is essential to a groups success. 'Support', beams a laser like shield on other team mates providing armour, or litters the battlefield with gun turrents that ravage the monster. Lastly the 'trapper', in my opinion the most important team member in the early stages when the player is able to smartly "dome" the monster and litter the ground with harpoons so the group can deal that all so important early damage.
    MONSTERS UNITE
    We have three playable monsters at the outset, all differ in playstyles and all posses an arsenal that match the early overwhelming odds.
    Goliath - Savage melee and a hefty armour pool give this guy and edge in the later game stages, but early on in the games progression he is extremley vunerable to damage
    Kraken - More of a long range beast, who can also take to the skies and rain down electrified damage. A smart Kraken player is near impossible to stop in the later stages.
    Wraith - The delicate deadly flower of the bunch. Armed with a low armour and health pool compared to her comrades, she is much more tempered to the more cunning of moster players. Fantastic melee options and abilities like abduction reward a clever player and provide some of the best thrills in gaming,

    Graphics and sound
    CRISP - Everything graphically in the game is well thought out and detailed, from the lockers in your **** to the lilypads that float in water in the ridgelines. Characters burst on screen with pop that each individually belongs to them.
    Sound design is essentially one of the games strongest elements. From the sounds of birds being disturbed, tree's cracking and getting knocked over, weapons firing, Monster evolving and letting out a guttural roar, everything is in place and expertley delivered.

    Replayability
    AND NOTHING WAS THE SAME. This game is riddled so deeply with strategy that its a little confronting. What's your monster play at the begining of a match? Do you simply burst and try to get enough space in between the hunters and yourself leaving your tracks for all to see ? Do you feint going one direction whilst crawling back over your tracks and going the other.
    Hunters are no exception either, does the group splinter off into two's to cover more ground, do i pick ceratin characters that have different skill sets to support the group? The monster has just turned stage 3, do we try to seek them out whilst they have no armour, or head to the power relay and prepare as best as possible, laying mines and placing turrets.

    Thats the true beauty to Evolve, and the reason this game is already near and dear to my heart. Come into this game with an open mind for a different experience, and an understanding that it plays most differently to others and requires understanding and adaptability on the players behalf, and you will not regret it.    … Expand
  5. MegacriticE
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Evolve Is Generally a Good Game, Its Original and Good To Look at, I Dont understand Everyone saying The word 'Over-Hyped' Because You should'nt really use the word if you do not know what it means. 'Hype' Is False advertising or Claim, Lets say a game developer/ production company said "in our Game we Will Have Monsters that need to evolve, there will be 10 monsters at launch and 30Evolve Is Generally a Good Game, Its Original and Good To Look at, I Dont understand Everyone saying The word 'Over-Hyped' Because You should'nt really use the word if you do not know what it means. 'Hype' Is False advertising or Claim, Lets say a game developer/ production company said "in our Game we Will Have Monsters that need to evolve, there will be 10 monsters at launch and 30 hunters" Did you Spot The 'Hype'? Turtle Rock or 2k never had any False advertising or claims, therefore this game was not at all hyped, its more like it didn't live up to "YOUR" Expectations, not Hype. Therefore there is no reason for people to use 'hype' as a reason to mark this brilliant game down, im not saying its pitch perfect "Day one DLC" but its not neccesary to give it this much crap. Thank you.… Expand
  6. thj1188
    Feb 12, 2015
    2
    All of the content seem to have been taken out so they can charge extra for it, and wha'ts left is worht about £15 whats left is ok but no where near any kind of quality they were building it up to.
  7. valtonero
    Feb 12, 2015
    8
    To give this game or any game a Zero, means that your head is either broken or leaking brain matter. The game deserves an 8.0 any other review was given by mindless zombies. Graphics 8.0...Gameplay 8.5...Content 6.5 (due to Pay to Play DLC)...Overall worth & fun factor 8.0. The Ricky Bobby "If you ain't first, you're last" review mentality (0 or 10) needs to stop. But when you giveTo give this game or any game a Zero, means that your head is either broken or leaking brain matter. The game deserves an 8.0 any other review was given by mindless zombies. Graphics 8.0...Gameplay 8.5...Content 6.5 (due to Pay to Play DLC)...Overall worth & fun factor 8.0. The Ricky Bobby "If you ain't first, you're last" review mentality (0 or 10) needs to stop. But when you give zombies an opinion you can't expect them to know what number comes after Zero. Please Metacritic disable the numbers 0-4 and start your reviews from 5 and up because NO GAME deserves anything below 5 except maybe E.T. on ATARI 2600.… Expand
  8. xBolognaP0nyx
    Feb 12, 2015
    2
    I have chosen to not purchase this game. Reason being all of the negative feedback on your DLC model. You have stepped into EA territory with trying to drain consumers wallets. Destiny will also go down a doomed path except for LOYAL fans. While DLC should be used to "Add-On" to the base experience in the future, it should not be an option to enjoying what should be a complete game likeI have chosen to not purchase this game. Reason being all of the negative feedback on your DLC model. You have stepped into EA territory with trying to drain consumers wallets. Destiny will also go down a doomed path except for LOYAL fans. While DLC should be used to "Add-On" to the base experience in the future, it should not be an option to enjoying what should be a complete game like (*coughDestingcough*) other games. Sadly DLC is a necessary evil in the gaming industry but I feel game makers are starting to rush games and expect us to pay for what should have been included in the first place. That is a crooked way to do business. Imagine buying a car and then having to spend extra on an engine and wheels. For this reason, although I was an avid Left 4 Dead fan, I will pass on this. Good luck with penny pinching.… Expand
  9. JamesReicosky
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I actually would rate this a 9.5, but you can't do decimals. I'm rounding up because of all the zeroes. Does it make you guys feel good, to slap that 0 and try to sway public opinion because of your prejudices against the game? Just wondering.

    As for the game itself, it's one of the freshest, most distinct shooters I've played in a long time. There is a lack of content, but it's one of    I actually would rate this a 9.5, but you can't do decimals. I'm rounding up because of all the zeroes. Does it make you guys feel good, to slap that 0 and try to sway public opinion because of your prejudices against the game? Just wondering.

    As for the game itself, it's one of the freshest, most distinct shooters I've played in a long time. There is a lack of content, but it's one of those games you can just play over and over again without ever getting bored. As long as you aren't hoping to play alone(in which case, why are you playing this game, anyway?), you'll have a great time.    … Expand
  10. TheTrollManOMG
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    El juego es muy bueno, sobre todo para jugar con amigos. No entiendo su política de dlc's ya que podían incluirlos pero yo creo que ponerle un 0 al juego es pasarse
  11. PhotoMorph
    Feb 12, 2015
    4
    Sadly i felt the game was frustrating and lacked anything to keep me immersed,i came on here with the intention of slating it but after reading an earlier review posted by TheReviewNinja i have to agree with him/her, the game is only bad or appears bad because my skill set in this type of game lacks, severely, i frequently ended up in frustrating button mashing as a monster jumping aroundSadly i felt the game was frustrating and lacked anything to keep me immersed,i came on here with the intention of slating it but after reading an earlier review posted by TheReviewNinja i have to agree with him/her, the game is only bad or appears bad because my skill set in this type of game lacks, severely, i frequently ended up in frustrating button mashing as a monster jumping around trying to kill four hunters and as a hunter i just kept chasing thin air around a map while my fingers turned to sausages and my brain to porridge as i tried and failed to choose the correct weapons and target the beast we were chasing, fortunately life is made somewhat better by Daisy a large dog of sorts that always leads you too said beast, but unfortunately none of it worked for me, could this be seen as poor design? i don't know, i do know its a very specialist game and you need to be very quick thinking in order for you to get any sort of enjoyment, you also need to work together as a team which rarely happens unless you are setting up your own session with friends. So my score more likely reflects my multiplaying abilities, or lack off rather than the game itself, it just was not for me.… Expand
  12. goloni
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    The game is really boring after the first half-hour. There are not enough hunters and monsters to make the game diverse and the ones they put in are simply uninspiring and can be found in basically any moba out there. Matchmaking is also really bad and the lack of a voice chat in game makes playing hunter a really bad experience. Also there is not enough content to justify its price andThe game is really boring after the first half-hour. There are not enough hunters and monsters to make the game diverse and the ones they put in are simply uninspiring and can be found in basically any moba out there. Matchmaking is also really bad and the lack of a voice chat in game makes playing hunter a really bad experience. Also there is not enough content to justify its price and the dlc policy is simply disgusting. Its graphics are beautiful tho, like any other aaa game released lately.… Expand
  13. DudeDevin
    Feb 12, 2015
    4
    I was severely dissappointed in this game. I bought into the hype and now get to take back the game within the same week it came out. I feel like I paid $60 to have the chance to play an okay game in the future, once all of the DLC comes out. It is not worth waiting or paying for extra content when the core game isn't worth playing - like lipstick on a pig. The human characters areI was severely dissappointed in this game. I bought into the hype and now get to take back the game within the same week it came out. I feel like I paid $60 to have the chance to play an okay game in the future, once all of the DLC comes out. It is not worth waiting or paying for extra content when the core game isn't worth playing - like lipstick on a pig. The human characters are 1-dimensional cartoons fighting a seriously detailed monster that can only evolve twice. This is a crappy version of Pokemon except it's not worth catching these monsters - pika pika… Expand
  14. drunkenspy
    Feb 12, 2015
    1
    Do not listen to the paid for "critic" reviews. This game isn't worth it in anyway. This game is the worse example of micro transactions and only for those who can afford to play this mediocre game.
  15. BruhWTFisThis
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Ey, yo bruh! I'll sell you a new kmart skateboard! Only $60 bruh! And yo, for double the price of dis awesum board, ill throw in some hello kitty stickers you can slap up on dere. Make it look betta bruh! Buy it now, and i'll throw in an extra spitfire hotwheel whateva! You gon want dis spitefire hotwheel matchbox bruh! If you wait for it, imma have to charge you extra bruh... ComeEy, yo bruh! I'll sell you a new kmart skateboard! Only $60 bruh! And yo, for double the price of dis awesum board, ill throw in some hello kitty stickers you can slap up on dere. Make it look betta bruh! Buy it now, and i'll throw in an extra spitfire hotwheel whateva! You gon want dis spitefire hotwheel matchbox bruh! If you wait for it, imma have to charge you extra bruh... Come on bruh dnt be stingy! Buy my board! Dnt walk away bruh, dnt be all entitiled and reasonable- channel yo inner beast mode and buy dis bruh!… Expand
  16. Cocke
    Feb 12, 2015
    1
    A game that could very well be something fresh and genuine, ends up being a mediocre game at best because of greed. If the game had at least half of the content that was made for it at launch it wouldn't become a repetitive piece of grinding right after two hours of game play.

    But of course the developer had to cut like 70% of the game and sell it as DLC, and Day 1 DLC at that, mind    A game that could very well be something fresh and genuine, ends up being a mediocre game at best because of greed. If the game had at least half of the content that was made for it at launch it wouldn't become a repetitive piece of grinding right after two hours of game play.

    But of course the developer had to cut like 70% of the game and sell it as DLC, and Day 1 DLC at that, mind you. Because who would complain about being ripped off? Gamers are sheep, duh, and the developer's so smart. Of course they won't.

    This game should backfire at them badly. Developers like these don't deserve a penny, don't even deserve to be around. Developers like these don't make games because they love doing it and expect to make something out of it, they do it just for making something out of it. Here you see a job being put to practice, not passion.

    For the content you get, this game is not worth it. Basically a game that has as much content as a free to play game, which means that its not much and everything else is locked behind pay walls, but the game itself also costs a whopping 60$ to get into.

    Move on, ignore this. You'll have no regrets.    … Expand
  17. ImUpsetWitChu
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    It's simple. Game lacks enough content to justify $60 price tag. Skins should be included- and the free maps and modes should have been within it at release. Why are skins totaling the same or double the price of the game itself?! Because people are stupid enough to buy them- they overvalue their relative worth- and with a game already so empty people are probably more inclined to payIt's simple. Game lacks enough content to justify $60 price tag. Skins should be included- and the free maps and modes should have been within it at release. Why are skins totaling the same or double the price of the game itself?! Because people are stupid enough to buy them- they overvalue their relative worth- and with a game already so empty people are probably more inclined to pay a little extra to make it more entertaining (less their $60 bucks goes partly to waste). They should be included- and even then the game lacks substance. Instead they are apparently worth as much or more than the game itself. Seriously??? 44 skins=evolve. Dispicable....… Expand
  18. Tinnesa
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Evolve? More like DLC: The game
    This is the kind of stuff that is ruining the industry. Seeing how the game is literally rinse and repeat every single game with lack of no variation whatsoever, I wonder how many gamemodes could have been made if they had put less effort on Day 1 DLC, that should be in the game for a game that costs around 180 dollars.
    Go buy a better game, for example    Evolve? More like DLC: The game
    This is the kind of stuff that is ruining the industry. Seeing how the game is literally rinse and repeat every single game with lack of no variation whatsoever, I wonder how many gamemodes could have been made if they had put less effort on Day 1 DLC, that should be in the game for a game that costs around 180 dollars.
    Go buy a better game, for example Left4Dead2.    … Expand
  19. ghbutler
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Day one dlc is unacceptable for something that should have been included on the disk

    The gunplay is boring and stale and loses its edge after an hour of playing.

    This game is Destiny all over again, and it's sad. Avoid it completely or if you did buy it, trade in your copy for another game.
  20. Bansai
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Evolve is bad, mkay? DLC is also bad, mkay?

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  21. STEPHpunisher
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Haters gonna hate. The reaction to this game just proves that modern gamers are jagoffs who expect immediate gratification. So, the game has a learning curve? So what? This shooter forces players to use their brain, which is more than can be said for Destiny or Call of Duty.

    As for those complaining about DLC: The game is 100% playable and all DLC out there is purely cosmetic. Don't    Haters gonna hate. The reaction to this game just proves that modern gamers are jagoffs who expect immediate gratification. So, the game has a learning curve? So what? This shooter forces players to use their brain, which is more than can be said for Destiny or Call of Duty.

    As for those complaining about DLC: The game is 100% playable and all DLC out there is purely cosmetic. Don't waste your breath on such a pointless conversation. And please, give this small studio a little bit of love! This game is pearls before swine.    … Expand
  22. vinBangarang
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I don't get the people commentating bad on this game. I didn't have that much fun in years with any game like I have with Evolve. The gameplay is fast an refreshing, the atmosphere is great and you actually get paranoid playing as monster (same for hunters when monster reaches stage 3). The variety is great, just compare it to LoL, even if may seems repetitively. Every game feels differentI don't get the people commentating bad on this game. I didn't have that much fun in years with any game like I have with Evolve. The gameplay is fast an refreshing, the atmosphere is great and you actually get paranoid playing as monster (same for hunters when monster reaches stage 3). The variety is great, just compare it to LoL, even if may seems repetitively. Every game feels different and that's great. The only argueable point is the dlc system. Buying skins is ok and it doesn't affect the gameplay. The only thing that bothers me are the new monsters and hunters coming in the future and that you aren't able to unlock them unless you pay for them. Why isn't there some kind of ingame currency for buying them with "playtime"?

    Nonetheless EVOLVE is great game and you can enjoy it even more with friends. It's super fun to play and the asymetric gameplay is quite refreshing. I would rate it a 8.5 but because of all the **** reviews of people not giving it a real try I'll give a 10.

    greetz    … Expand
  23. BubaMan
    Feb 12, 2015
    5
    Ignore the 10's, they're on drugs - Ignore the 0's, they've run out of drugs.
    It's a bit of a 'meh' game, let down by a rigid multiplayer model, poor control and annoying recharge delays.
    It's OK but is it enough to be my online staple of 2015? No.
    I sold my copy while it's still worth a few quid (and before anyone notices that the critics have all got new sports cars with 2K logos on)
  24. ChiXi
    Feb 12, 2015
    6
    The game is fun with friends during a fifteen hours after it becomes repetitive. Ranking doesn't make sense. it lacks depth and content, its price is too expensive for what it offers.
  25. Skyrar
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    0, because you don't even get the full game if you pay the full price. This game costs 60$+ there are dlc in worth of 130$, which are not part of the season pass!. Then there is a season pass in worth of 20$ and you get a extra monster if you preordered the game and didnt wait for a price drop. So you have to pay over 200$ to get the full game. This game symbolizies everything what is0, because you don't even get the full game if you pay the full price. This game costs 60$+ there are dlc in worth of 130$, which are not part of the season pass!. Then there is a season pass in worth of 20$ and you get a extra monster if you preordered the game and didnt wait for a price drop. So you have to pay over 200$ to get the full game. This game symbolizies everything what is wrong with the gaming industry in 2015. If you support such pratices you are part of the problem, why the gaming industry is dominated by greed.… Expand
  26. Buddy72757
    Feb 11, 2015
    5
    Its tactical, its fun, its ambitious, and its entertaining.

    And its DLC...................

    The concept is great and it is executed beyond amazing, but the struggle with DLC weighs it down.
    :(
  27. Xaviale
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Evolve isn't a bad game.. Its just not necessarily a great one. Through my countless hours of playing the game I can honestly say that Evolve is plain out fun and fresh. If you want a breather from the countless Call Of Duty Re-Hashes or generic FPS's, Evolve is definitely a must check.

    If I had to describe Evolve to anyone it would be that it is essentially a "Strategic Left 4 Dead"(    Evolve isn't a bad game.. Its just not necessarily a great one. Through my countless hours of playing the game I can honestly say that Evolve is plain out fun and fresh. If you want a breather from the countless Call Of Duty Re-Hashes or generic FPS's, Evolve is definitely a must check.

    If I had to describe Evolve to anyone it would be that it is essentially a "Strategic Left 4 Dead"( which makes sense as the developers of both games are the same). All of your teammates must co-operate in order to capture the "Goliath". Seems simple enough, although gameplay sessions can be ruined with a lot of inexperienced or bad players trying to figure out the control schemes or just being a plain noob.. (Ex. Goliath is close by and the trapper doesn't throw down the grenade to trap the monster. This was a situation that happened countless times.)

    If you plan on playing the campaign and expect a Christopher Nolan written campaign - here's a spoiler alert. The campaign totally sucks and is completely what you would expect from a Campaign comprised of 4 mercenaries trying to kill monsters.. (A for effort?) Sure. Turtle Rock definitely tried to make the campaign story epic and it shows through the cut scenes, the only problem is it's plain boring and trying too hard. The nice thing with Left 4 Dead was it was kind of set up as if they were Episodes where the story was only based on surviving. This was a cool premise and it didn't seem to try too hard nor raise any expectations. It could have been more wise of Turtle Rock studios to try toning down the campaign and even make the characters more memorable or humorous as the characters in Left 4 Dead.

    To be completely honest if you need my advice. Avoid the campaign. It is worth a try although it seems all the experienced players have decided to stick with the Skirmish mode making having fun an actual possibility.

    All in all, minus the bad technical issues - Evolve is a lot of fun. The different roles allow for variety in game play type and the weapons can be really awesome! Many rewards are to be found and help keep gamers coming back to earn great unlocks such as new characters and more. Playing as the monster is tons of fun, especially when choosing new upgrades for your Goliath and other monsters, and even being tedious with your opponents.

    The maps are great and theirs a fair amount although their still needs to be a bit more variety in the locations of the maps. I found myself too many time in swamps and forests giving a very flushed feel to the overall experience..

    Although most of this review sounds like a bash on the game, I really do like Evolve! Theirs just so much more that can be done to make this a better game.

    Here's a list of all the improvements I think are necessary..

    - More online games modes ( Defend, death match, etc)
    - More maps with variety
    - More playable monsters (Minor enemies like Left 4 Dead.)
    - 8v8 multi-player

    A lot of these ideas are reflected on the Defend game mode! ^

    If I had to give Evolve a score out of 10 I would probably give it a 7.5. Their is still much that is needed to be fixed to make this a great online experience.    … Expand
  28. RandomLetters27
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    You will never forget playing this game. This is an experience you should not miss. There is no other game that conveys the atmosphere, excitement, and overall gaming experience of Evolve. Don't miss out just because of the weird negative hype - that has nothing to do with the actual game.

    Pacing and the transitions from hunt to battle are phenomenal; I love the sense of tracking a    You will never forget playing this game. This is an experience you should not miss. There is no other game that conveys the atmosphere, excitement, and overall gaming experience of Evolve. Don't miss out just because of the weird negative hype - that has nothing to do with the actual game.

    Pacing and the transitions from hunt to battle are phenomenal; I love the sense of tracking a giant monster through dark forests or snowy blizzards, intent on the chase but equally fearful that at any moment the beast will turn and ambush the Hunters. Urgency and suspense drive the early gameplay whether as the Hunters trying to track and cut off the monster before it can evolve and become even more dangerous, or as the Monster trying to race ahead, feed, double-back, hide, throw off pursuit knowing that a team of four is hunting you...until you are strong, and whirl, and descend on them like rage and storm.

    And then suddenly it is a wild, brutal, and deeply tactical battle for both sides, comboing abilities, intrinsic teamwork abilities, utilizing map and environment advantage (the maps are wonderful and vertical and full of different moments and opportunities), and then perhaps the chase is on again, as either side attempts to flee and disengage and lick their wounds before picking their time and place once more. The transitions from hunt to battle to chase to final stand, however they play out, are always dynamic and interesting and wild fun.

    Abilities differ enough between hunter characters to let you find the one that best fits your play style or team composition, while still all reinforcing the basic class role of that character on the team. Monsters fill the classic archetypes of melee, ranged, and stealth to let you pick your favorite brand of mayhem, and each is equally capable of fight or flight in unique ways.

    The strategic depth increases the more you play, as you begin to consider better ways to utilize the maps, combo abilities, isolate hunters, or cut off the monster's retreat. Win or lose, every round is fun and exciting. Either team could win at any time.

    There is offline solo play with competent bots, big points for that.
    There is also a full color instruction manual in the box; this is how you know it was made with true gamer love.

    DLC? Guess what? At launch, DLC literally does not exist. Lot of fuss about content that has yet to be made. You can preorder DLC if that's your thing, but stop worrying about whether or not you want DLC, you don't need it. Play the game. There are plenty of characters to choose from and plenty of game, and in the heat of battle and the thrill of the chase, all that matters is that you are either hunter or hunted...and in the end, everyone is both, and that's what makes it fantastic.

    There is no other gaming experience like this. And you should absolutely experience it. Ignore the negatively; play the game because gaming is about new and fascinating games, not about whining about marketing. Evolve.    … Expand
  29. EL44
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Personally I disagree with lots of the lower scoring opinions on here. If you want open world and side ops - play "Farcry 4" - if you want content play "The last of Us" - If you want more campaigns, play Destiny.

    But as for pure multiplayer - Evolve is a unique co-op experience that does the job it was designed to do. Not over-complicated - Not trying to be something its not; and    Personally I disagree with lots of the lower scoring opinions on here. If you want open world and side ops - play "Farcry 4" - if you want content play "The last of Us" - If you want more campaigns, play Destiny.

    But as for pure multiplayer - Evolve is a unique co-op experience that does the job it was designed to do. Not over-complicated - Not trying to be something its not; and stands alone on a shelf of PS4 games that all do similar things.

    Evolve doesn't tolerate spamming buttons, it actually requires a team to use ALL their skills and abilities to take down a monster, and rewards players accordingly.

    Love the haters on here complaining about DLC's that cost as much as a large coffee these days (Get a job) - Things cost money, get used to it - if you don't like it, don't buy it.

    Evolve creators didn't hide what this game was - its been clear from the outset what type of game this would be - and for those like me whom in the early days of MMO lived in Warcraft Bg's and Arena's - Evolve is a welcome addition to further Co-op craziness.

    Clearly teams are only as strong as the weakest link, and trappers whom don't have a clue tend to frustrate other players. If this happens more than twice in a row - I just have a break as the Monster (You don't need to rely on anyone here to punish other players) - Or - even a better suggestion - quit whinging and hone your skills as a trapper or medic and be that difference that your team requires for a result.

    Often in Evolve the stars line up and team play becomes fluent and beautiful - its a fun game and well worth a buy - as long as you already have clear expectations of what the game is at the outset.

    Find a character you love, but be familiar with all play styles (as you will be called on from time to time to play different roles)

    If you're the type of person whom runs away (On an "I AM" quest) from a team mate whom is trapped in a flower do yourself and others a favour and uninstall the game.

    Evolve, for Evolved players only - noobs and solo players need not apply.    … Expand
  30. Crackscoobs
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Take a cool concept and completely murder it with a low amount of content and terrible business model, and you get Evolve. The only good aspects of the game is it's concept and atmosphere. It has a campaign that you can beat in under and hour (that still manages to be repetitive). The core gameplay is a game of hide and seek. This is a monster game with only 3 monsters, and double theTake a cool concept and completely murder it with a low amount of content and terrible business model, and you get Evolve. The only good aspects of the game is it's concept and atmosphere. It has a campaign that you can beat in under and hour (that still manages to be repetitive). The core gameplay is a game of hide and seek. This is a monster game with only 3 monsters, and double the content planned for overpriced DLC. You shouldn't charge $15 dollars a monster when the base game is already severely lacking in content. It is an extremly underhanded thing to do. The DLC isn't just skins for vanity, it is core parts of the gameplay that are missing from a $60 game. The game itself deserves a mere 4/10, however as a gamer, the studio and it's practices deserve a 0/10. Hopefully the negative backlash will show AAA companies what not to do.… 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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Metascore
76

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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