Evolve

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 937 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 266 out of 937
  2. Mixed: 157 out of 937
  3. Negative: 514 out of 937
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  1. 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.
    :(
  2. shavenwookie
    Feb 11, 2015
    1
    Why can't companies just release a fully fleshed out game? A game that could of been great, is completely ruined by them charging you more money for what should be in game features. Modern gaming is a joke. Then you have to wait for upcoming content? Here is an idea wait to release the game when you have those maps and levels done so i am not playing a quarter of the intended game.
  3. skittlz
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Playing games for over 20 years now, I feel its time to add some perspective.
    This game is very well constructed. Everything from the hunters to monsters feels well balanced. moving from 1st to 3rd person is nice and makes the experience/maps more dynamic with every play. The progression of characters has a sense of accomplishment without feeling too "grindy". Despite rumblings on what    Playing games for over 20 years now, I feel its time to add some perspective.
    This game is very well constructed. Everything from the hunters to monsters feels well balanced. moving from 1st to 3rd person is nice and makes the experience/maps more dynamic with every play. The progression of characters has a sense of accomplishment without feeling too "grindy". Despite rumblings on what this game lacks in story, it makes up for in gameplay. The 4 v 1 experience does not feel so much forced but rather needed. A group of hunters must defend a planet and its inhabitants from "monsters". The ability to set up a preference of which class/role you would like to play adds to the diversity of the games experience. With 12 hunters, 3 monsters, and 12 maps with multiple modes/modifiers this game actually pack quite a punch in terms of content compared to other games published lately, and not so much as a punch to the wallet. It might not hurt to mention that future DLC content will add to this.

    Graphics are not exactly top notch but that should never detract from the bottom line: "is the game fun?"
    My answer is yes, the 3GB patch on day one only helped the game with load times an matchmaking and should not be viewed as a problem but rather developers making the game better before you even play it. As far as the on-line/off-line options; offline, bots take on the roll of other characters that you can takeover with the touch of a button keeping single player as a somewhat standalone testing arena before you hop online and go PvP.

    The experience that Evolve offers is different and not for everyone, but it does seem like it deserves a look if you like PvP, first person shooters, or controlling a monster with the ability to wipe out an entire team of hunters. Hopefully none if this sways you from the game, I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.    … Expand
  4. lukustra
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    I can't feasibly support a game with this much DLC in order to play the damn game. anyone who gives this game a positive score is essentially ruining the gaming industry.
  5. blaisedell
    Feb 11, 2015
    3
    This game is a 6 at best, repetitive multi-player, no story mode. and out dated mechanics. Dull graphics for 2015. Don't get me wrong, the game is enjoyable and fun to play with friends, coordinating strategies and taking down the monster.

    How ever i give it a 3 because the money sucking DLC crap companies try to put on us, the gaming community. I found about 20 dollars worth of    This game is a 6 at best, repetitive multi-player, no story mode. and out dated mechanics. Dull graphics for 2015. Don't get me wrong, the game is enjoyable and fun to play with friends, coordinating strategies and taking down the monster.

    How ever i give it a 3 because the money sucking DLC crap companies try to put on us, the gaming community. I found about 20 dollars worth of playable content, for an 80 dollar game. I do not support Pay to Win.

    I was dooped into buying into the destiny hype, and i am now dooped once again by the evolve hype.
    Sadly, i was very excited for this game and its unique approach to the multi-player format, but it has fallen short for this gamer.    … Expand
  6. NoSuriBob
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    This would have been a great game, but to release a game for $60 and expect 60 to 70$ more day one is just insulting.
    Got this Metacritic account just to post this. As a busy dad who has played games his whole life I was unaware of the crap they were pulling until after the game was opened so now I am stuck trading it in having barely played it. I think I will preorder a 3DXL.. They still    This would have been a great game, but to release a game for $60 and expect 60 to 70$ more day one is just insulting.
    Got this Metacritic account just to post this. As a busy dad who has played games his whole life I was unaware of the crap they were pulling until after the game was opened so now I am stuck trading it in having barely played it. I think I will preorder a 3DXL.. They still make full games for that system.. right? Day One DLC is taking a game and carving it up to get more money. I get that in the developer and studio eyes the game is worth this much. Fine. Then make it that price and see how the sales are. If people buy, then fine. I know I would not buy it for $120+    … Expand
  7. goloni
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    The game is really boring after the first half-hour. There are not enough hunters and monsters to make the game diverse and the ones they put in are simply uninspiring and can be found in basically any moba out there. Matchmaking is also really bad and the lack of a voice chat in game makes playing hunter a really bad experience. Also there is not enough content to justify its price andThe game is really boring after the first half-hour. There are not enough hunters and monsters to make the game diverse and the ones they put in are simply uninspiring and can be found in basically any moba out there. Matchmaking is also really bad and the lack of a voice chat in game makes playing hunter a really bad experience. Also there is not enough content to justify its price and the dlc policy is simply disgusting. Its graphics are beautiful tho, like any other aaa game released lately.… Expand
  8. TheDahaka
    Feb 14, 2015
    1
    A boring pile of overhyped horse crap, that will have its player base die faster than Titanfall. Feel free to throw your money away if you must have this game. Feel free to throw even more away with the countless micro transaction options it offers.
  9. Executed007
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    As expected a very boring, Repetitive and dull game with almost zero aim for innovation, I'm very disappointed I thought to myself okay maybe this game doesn't need a story mode because it has an outstanding Multiplayer and Cooperative experience but that wasn't the case it's a 10$ 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. LinuxGuy
    Apr 12, 2015
    0
    If this game is played with friends then it is pretty decent. By friends I mean 4 other FRIENDS. Playing with randoms and AI is just boring and stupid. Avoid.
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Blackout542
    Mar 1, 2015
    2
    (THIS REVIEW IS LOCKED PLEASE PAY $5 TO CONTINUE).....................................................................................................
  17. 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
  18. TheUnholyOne
    Feb 25, 2015
    2
    Honestly couldnt even get passed the tutorials. Had already found several dislikes with just the monster tutorial alone that kept me from even continueing. Not to mention during the whole tutorial it basically gives you the entire concept in 5 minutes or less. Leaves no mystery or wonder about it what so ever. 1 monster 4 hunters, kill it or kill them. Thats pretty much it. Alot are sayingHonestly couldnt even get passed the tutorials. Had already found several dislikes with just the monster tutorial alone that kept me from even continueing. Not to mention during the whole tutorial it basically gives you the entire concept in 5 minutes or less. Leaves no mystery or wonder about it what so ever. 1 monster 4 hunters, kill it or kill them. Thats pretty much it. Alot are saying this game is stategic but only on a 13-17 year old level. Requires no major thought process. And i can only say this because ive seen other friends play and stream it. So i already knew what i was buying but i figured i would give it a try to get away from the failure known as Destiny. But honestly unless you play soley with friends, its not worth the tme it take to do the 3gb intial download.… Expand
  19. nicko212
    Jul 7, 2015
    2
    evolve is the biggest waste of $70 i will spend for the rest of the year, played it for about 2 hours and after it just became boring a repetitive, the graphics are nice and the game play is smooth but evolve just becomes boring after a couple hours.

    save your money this game was bust
  20. SomberMitsuki
    Mar 3, 2015
    4
    Budget game at AAA game price. 4 modes, people only vote for 2 , hunt or evacuation. The is very little content in the core game. The game is also extremely repetitive, and requires you to play pretty much the same way every time in both modes or fail. Seriously if even one hunter deviates from the tried and true formula, you lose. There is no freedom to experiment. The tacked onBudget game at AAA game price. 4 modes, people only vote for 2 , hunt or evacuation. The is very little content in the core game. The game is also extremely repetitive, and requires you to play pretty much the same way every time in both modes or fail. Seriously if even one hunter deviates from the tried and true formula, you lose. There is no freedom to experiment. The tacked on "campaign" offers less than what titan fall does. The characters have little or no personality and say pretty much the same thing every opening.

    Only thing has going for it is the graphics.
    it's a pretty game, and in the matches that don't end in 5 minutes you'll spend a good chunk of time running back and forth in these beautiful environments. The game is pretty much a running simulator with occasional monster fights.

    worried about not getting the fully 60$ experience? well worry no more because you can PAY to fill in the gaps with the tons and tons of dlc that evolve was"built from the ground up" to support. Like different colors for your guns only 2$ each!

    This is a wait for a 30$ game of the year edition type game because right now, it's definitely not worth the Triple A game price.    … Expand
  21. GoldAnt
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Incredibly well done game. The graphics/audio are amazing. The people rating this game down are upset about the DLC scheme. You can play against all the monsters without purchasing a thing, I personally don't see the dlc as a problem.
  22. Fat_Face_Rick
    Mar 16, 2015
    1
    By far the most horrible game I have played in a long time. I got suckered in by the hype and clearly paid-for reviews by game "critics" and made the mistake of buying this pos on psn so I can't sell it. The concept and graphics are cool on the surface, but this game is straight up GARBAGE. DO NOT BUY!!! You've been warned.
  23. Alex692
    Feb 25, 2015
    3
    Ridiculously overrated and overpriced game that only has received massive hype because of the immense exposure it has had being played by many famous internet personalities. It is a shame that a concept with so much potential is being shoved out the door so quickly for the sake of profit, which has in turn halted it where it matters most. Never have I seen a game charge so much money forRidiculously overrated and overpriced game that only has received massive hype because of the immense exposure it has had being played by many famous internet personalities. It is a shame that a concept with so much potential is being shoved out the door so quickly for the sake of profit, which has in turn halted it where it matters most. Never have I seen a game charge so much money for so little content, in fact, the amount of content is so little, that it will take you a blink of an eye to finish the single player campaign, which really isnt a campaign at all to begin with, but merely a tutorial at best. And the microtransactions, the f****ing microtransactions... GG… Expand
  24. 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
  25. chris_1_s
    Feb 27, 2015
    2
    please don't waste your money on this game if you want a game with any kind of depth be it story or game-play. I don't feel this was worth 60$, felt like a freemium game with the ENTRY PRICE of a full AAA title.

    -Little variation with game-play -Laughable "campaign" basically a 5 match set with bare bones story or even exposition little cut scenes and the same cut scene at the end    please don't waste your money on this game if you want a game with any kind of depth be it story or game-play. I don't feel this was worth 60$, felt like a freemium game with the ENTRY PRICE of a full AAA title.

    -Little variation with game-play
    -Laughable "campaign" basically a 5 match set with bare bones story or even exposition little cut scenes and the same cut scene at the end whether you win or lose.
    - Tedious and repetive
    -Concept and graphics were good    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Dlindenberg
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    When first started this game it was verry fun. First time playing this type of game. Good graphics and fun innovation for me. Afther playing couple of times it became boring and the servers don't work well. This makes me diapointed and a waist of money. Game was good for 10 hours. afther that it just became dull.
  28. 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
  29. TataJuanCarlos
    Mar 7, 2015
    1
    Una interesante propuesta que no funciona en las partidas en línea. El juego no funciona cuando tienes jugadores que no saben que hacer, el médico ataca al monstruo en lugar de ayudar al cazador. Largos tiempos de carga. Otro problema son los DLC, si quieres todo tienes que pagar 200 dólares.
  30. thepepperdoctor
    Mar 21, 2015
    2
    I wanted to like this game. Oh man, I wanted to like this game. It has a great premise and had lots of potential. But there are simply too many things wrong with it. There is very little content, plus the parts that are actually entertaining and engaging are episodic at best. Even trying to connect to the multiplayer is beyond frustrating with players disconnecting when they don't get theI wanted to like this game. Oh man, I wanted to like this game. It has a great premise and had lots of potential. But there are simply too many things wrong with it. There is very little content, plus the parts that are actually entertaining and engaging are episodic at best. Even trying to connect to the multiplayer is beyond frustrating with players disconnecting when they don't get the role they want. But even so - why can there only be one of each character class (Assault, Support, Trapper, Medic) per team? I see absolutely no reason why players can't just choose their preferred class.
    Also: Day 1 DLC? You have got to be joking.

    Tl;dr - very good premise, very poor execution. Don't buy.    … Expand
  31. theDRUNK3214566
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    This game is a lot of fun especially for me since i have 5 friends who play it a lot. With friends I give it an 8 but if you don't then about a 6 or 7. The matches can get very repetitive and if you have one bad player the monster will instantly win. The DLC is pretty overpriced but adds some of my favorite characters. If you want to get it but have no one to play with wait for the price to drop.
  32. kuletzki
    Nov 10, 2015
    2
    Nice graphics and all but my eyes strained for trying to stomp those bug like hunters. No campaign nor practice mode and load times are really slow. Gets boring after a while.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. Neo-nine
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    I got this today.. literally bored to tears..struggled to muster the nergy to finish the tutorial missions..i feel sad and angry im duped into buying a half baked product again..awful graphics..awful controls.. this should have been abandoned or very leadt a $15 download game. Im already tired and tomorrow ill return the game. Just sad..im not even mad, just depressed. DO NOT BUY..
  37. Bansai
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Evolve is bad, mkay? DLC is also bad, mkay?

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  38. 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
  39. murderboner
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    A complete waste of time and money. Followed this game for how knows long. It's my own fault though. I'm done with multiplayer only games. Just like titanfall, all style, no substance. Obvious cash grab. Boring after an hour, and that's with friends. God only knows how frustrating the game will get when boosters and trolls and cheaters show up.

    Boycott this game. And every other douche    A complete waste of time and money. Followed this game for how knows long. It's my own fault though. I'm done with multiplayer only games. Just like titanfall, all style, no substance. Obvious cash grab. Boring after an hour, and that's with friends. God only knows how frustrating the game will get when boosters and trolls and cheaters show up.

    Boycott this game. And every other douche that pumps out boring cash grab multiplayer only games.

    Make a game. Make a story. Make something.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. StevenEireann
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Before this game was released I was planning on giving it a zero purely because of all the DLC controversy. It wouldn't of been an honest score but just my way of rebelling against the way gaming has become. However, after playing this game I can't bring myself to give it a bad score and it's already got enough of them anyway.
  45. 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
  46. LunchKing
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Spoiler alert: this game sucks! I can't believe anyone bought this garbage. You all fell for it. And those of you convinced that you actually do like it, get back to me in a few days. Ttfn -lunch
  47. mmrventricle
    Feb 10, 2015
    7
    Evolve multiplayer is Extremely fun and unique if you have a team who know how to play. The hunter-hunted game is very intense and it is not quite like any other games. It is, however, true that this game is severely overpriced, with no campaign, only 15 playable characters (12 humans, 3 monsters) and not a lot of maps.
    I recommend picking this up after price drops - this game is really fun.
  48. Asentha
    Apr 5, 2015
    0
    This game was such a let down. Definitely not worth the $60 that I paid for it. Within the first two games of I knew it was going to be boring and not much to do. It's the same repetitious gameplay as the monster. Run like hell in your first two levels and eat as much as you can, and become nearly unstoppable by the time you get to your final evolution. I was completely looking forward toThis game was such a let down. Definitely not worth the $60 that I paid for it. Within the first two games of I knew it was going to be boring and not much to do. It's the same repetitious gameplay as the monster. Run like hell in your first two levels and eat as much as you can, and become nearly unstoppable by the time you get to your final evolution. I was completely looking forward to this game and was dramatically let down.… Expand
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. bjolsen01
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    First of all, Amazing graphics, i love how the game forces the hunters to teamwork , and only league of legends players will understand this: If you've ever jungled with kha zix, imagine that with a huge jungle and 4 ad carrys hunting for you and you know that you still got a huge chance, what a thrill. I don't think its as fun to play hunter tho, only if i play with a friend or two causeFirst of all, Amazing graphics, i love how the game forces the hunters to teamwork , and only league of legends players will understand this: If you've ever jungled with kha zix, imagine that with a huge jungle and 4 ad carrys hunting for you and you know that you still got a huge chance, what a thrill. I don't think its as fun to play hunter tho, only if i play with a friend or two cause as we all know the more friends the more fun. Worth buying.… Expand
  54. TheReviewNinja
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    This game is fantastic I will give it a 10 because of all these idiots giving it a zero. The thing about this game is that everyone complains that they spend the whole time in an endless chase as both sides. That's because they don't understand how to play the game. They get found and chased as the monster because they leave tracks everywhere because they aren't playing stealthy. and theyThis game is fantastic I will give it a 10 because of all these idiots giving it a zero. The thing about this game is that everyone complains that they spend the whole time in an endless chase as both sides. That's because they don't understand how to play the game. They get found and chased as the monster because they leave tracks everywhere because they aren't playing stealthy. and they end up chasing the monster because they can't strategize how to cut it off. You should probably only get this game if you have an open mind, and are willing to find ways to solve your problems in-game, instead of whining about them on the internet.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. hb1209
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears should be the name of the game and not Evolve.
    Its a comic game without a fear factor.
    imagine a game like the orignial "Predator" movie or "Predators", you're in the jungle and you do not know where it is and why, something is chasing you and hunting you. imagine the monster is invisible and you only can avoid it by reading foot prints and broken    Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears should be the name of the game and not Evolve.
    Its a comic game without a fear factor.
    imagine a game like the orignial "Predator" movie or "Predators", you're in the jungle and you do not know where it is and why, something is chasing you and hunting you.
    imagine the monster is invisible and you only can avoid it by reading foot prints and broken bushes, you need to be very close, because there is an hidden enemy out there. every 5 or 10 minutes he can be invisible and can kill one of your group.who will be the next? can you survive or hunt it down? that game would be amazing, but instead they created a comic game dlc milk the cow fest. for me its disney's adventures of the gummi bears because everyone is jumping and flying around, this game feels and plays really bad, there is no long term motivation.
    its not ultra bad that they created an alternative to a zombie survival (left for dead), but the long-term motivation can not be maintained without their dlc policy. if you dont buy dlcs maps and monster the game become really quick very boring, the gameplay isnt the best.
    please why didnt they just create another left for dead game or a nice hunt and stealth game like in the "predator" movie. matchmaking is bad aswell. for me evolve is a dissapointment.    … Expand
  57. RATTY
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Evolve is a fresh new take on multiplayer pitting 4 players against a giant monster from the bowels of god knows where a good time is at had i will break down the final product of this game. First and for most alot of people seem to be confused about different thing about this game that i will clear up First this is not a Multiplayer only game it can be played offline without and internetEvolve is a fresh new take on multiplayer pitting 4 players against a giant monster from the bowels of god knows where a good time is at had i will break down the final product of this game. First and for most alot of people seem to be confused about different thing about this game that i will clear up First this is not a Multiplayer only game it can be played offline without and internet connection , the Wraith and third tier of hunters are not dlc they are in the game all you have to do to get them is to unlock them, and lastly all future Map and Modes DLC will be free as to not split the community.

    The game evolve has been one of the most orignal games I have seen in a long time and it pays off. out of the gate you are dropped into a harsh world where it is eat or be eaten you must choose to be the hunter or the monster and try to survive or kill the beast. This game offers 5 modes,Nest,Hunt,Rescue,Defend and Evacuation, 12 hunters 3 in each class Trapper,Medic,Assault and Support, i think 13 maps and 3 Monsters Goliath,Kraken and Wraith.

    I have spent a great amount of time on this game and in my honest opinion it is one of the most enjoyable games i have ever played. Each Role of hunters has a job on the team and a unique set of equipment to get it done. I will tell you right now this game will not hold your hand like a mom you must learn on your own to master it. Due to this some matches can be frustrating some players will not know what their role is and how do this the job right. To be better at every role i suggest practicing in single player and watching tutorial videos.

    The thrill of the hunt is great but the destruction mayhem of being the monster is oh so sweet as well. Playing as the monster can be just as challenging as being a hunter if you do not know what you are doing it could be the meat grinder for you, each monster has a different play style so find one that suit you and practice, The monster has different objectives in each mode as do the hunters, but you are a beast and its time to take the planet back.

    All in all for and brand new IP it is a fantastic game i would recommend it to anyone that wants a game that will last a long time. I will enjoy this game and i hope you do as well have a nice day    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. LTDan50
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    For 60 bucks you get a multiplayer only game. They had that beta test and the game still has major bugs on all platforms, but its ok because they were too busy pay walling the crap out of this game to fix anything. Seriously go on the Xbox or Playstation marketplaces and look at how much stuff they cut out of the game and turned into DLC at release! Evolves not even a week old and it hasFor 60 bucks you get a multiplayer only game. They had that beta test and the game still has major bugs on all platforms, but its ok because they were too busy pay walling the crap out of this game to fix anything. Seriously go on the Xbox or Playstation marketplaces and look at how much stuff they cut out of the game and turned into DLC at release! Evolves not even a week old and it has more individual DLC packs than any other game I own. STAY AWAY!!… Expand
  60. Ocosu
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    As someone who actually bought the game and understands how they're going about DLC, let me just say this game was well worth the money in my opinion. It's fun and the different modes make for a nice get away from the traditional mode after thirty or so matches in a row. After simply taking a break or playing some of the other game modes, I was happy to come back to it. Each match playsAs someone who actually bought the game and understands how they're going about DLC, let me just say this game was well worth the money in my opinion. It's fun and the different modes make for a nice get away from the traditional mode after thirty or so matches in a row. After simply taking a break or playing some of the other game modes, I was happy to come back to it. Each match plays out differently and often requires you to actually consider going about your own play style differently from the previous match. It depends on their comp every time. I love that in a game. Some methods work better than others.

    DLC. The thing most of everyone is crying about. I'll start off by saying that you don't need to buy -anything- to enjoy the game's upcoming content. Even if you don't spend a single penny, the upcoming maps are free, the upcoming modes are free, and the thing that isn't free is actually playing the new monsters and characters. Get this though... You can still play alongside people who have the new characters and play against the new monsters! Yes, you can use them yourself, but you can at least play with the people who are playing as them. The DLC is optional and doesn't exclude you from anything except actually playing the upcoming characters.

    That said, the DLC content is pricey. So yes, that is a con in itself. The fact I'm not forced to buy it and can still play games that involve it though? That makes me happy... And again. Upcoming MAPS AND MODES ARE FREE. League of Legends is a good comparison. Even if you don't personally own the champions and skins, you still see them in game. Evolve works in the same manner.

    Overall? I'm happy with this game and while I can't say I'll be jumping on all of the DLC due to the price, it's nice to know it won't hinder my experience. I hope this was helpful for anyone who may of been on the fence about getting this game.

    I'd recommend it.    … Expand
  61. SIlverspeed
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    If you enjoy fast-paced arena battles, this game is for you. There is definitely teamwork involved, and if you're not the social type, you might have a hard time. A solid and fun game.
  62. Diebetes
    Feb 10, 2015
    5
    I was a little hesitant is getting this game when it came out, however I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, this does not live up to the hype. The gameplay while it might be fun when you're in the thick of it, is too sporadic at times. It seems most of the time you're just wandering around following footprints rather then fighting the monster. That leads me to my next complaint,I was a little hesitant is getting this game when it came out, however I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, this does not live up to the hype. The gameplay while it might be fun when you're in the thick of it, is too sporadic at times. It seems most of the time you're just wandering around following footprints rather then fighting the monster. That leads me to my next complaint, complete lack of teamwork from what I've seen. Unless the 4 members work together the monster just flattens one after the other over the course of the round. Most people who play this do not work well together. That really ruins the experience in my opinion. It would've been nice to have a more robust selection of weapons and equipment. You're characters seem to be stuck with the predetermined weapons they've been given. There again lies another problem, day one, MEANINGLESS DLC. Weapon skin packs for $6.99? Are you kidding me?!?! And not just one pack available, there's like 8. That should've been wrapped in with the game from the start, not something that could easily cost more then that game itself. There's no value whatsoever to the opening day DLC that's available.

    So, for me, the PROS--
    -Interesting take on the multiplayer FPS, not the normally see guy, kill guy, repeat.
    -Interesting weapons (except for the lack of variety)

    CONS--
    -Very, very, very repetitive gameplay. You play one match, you've seen the meat of this game.
    -No reason to play single player. There's no story. Unless you're like me and get sick of the lack of teamwork and want to level up your character (which you can only focus on really offline). Online you're forced to play classes you might not like.
    -Graphics probably could've been accomplished on PS3 and PS4 and look the same. Nothing too flashy here.
    -DLC. STOP WITH THE DAY ONE, USELESS DLC. It adds nothing to this game and only subtracts from your pocket. I could see $1.99 for a skin pack, but $6.99? That's just criminal. Unless your going to add real substance, please don't charge people to look a little different.

    Overall I guess I'm glad we're in the age of updates and such. I'd really like to enjoy this game more but so far it's falling flat of the hype and expectations. Had this come out before Left 4 Dead, then maybe you'd have something unique and special. So far this tries to repeat that success and it doesn't fit the bill. I'm just hoping over the next few months this game can do what the cover says in bold letters, Evolve. Hopefully they can alter it enough to make it live up to what everyone thought it was going to be.    … Expand
  63. garciaj3056
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    good game you cry about the dlc ....dont buy it that simple my rabid anti dlc keyboard warriors just relax and enjoy it for what it s its something new
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. Karuzo
    Apr 7, 2015
    0
    Awful game, waste of my money, hyped up for no reason what so ever. I can not believe that it was released with such a mundane amount of content to the game.
  68. Birdman1099
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    I very much enjoy the gameplay of Evolve, with it's cat and mouse style of asymmetrical game-play where four players play FPS style hunters and one player plays a videogame boss type monster. Many criticize the game for lack of content, but I think it's better to have a small amount of very well balanced weapons/characters than many overpowered and useless additions to a game.
  69. SenshudoTV
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Evolve is a tough game to call. On the one hand, despite a plethora of game modes and character variation, some people will find the game gets repetitive quickly, but others will find that what the game does, it does very well indeed. If you're looking for a competitive game to sink your teeth into and start climbing leaderboards, then Evolve will be a feast for you; but if you're afterEvolve is a tough game to call. On the one hand, despite a plethora of game modes and character variation, some people will find the game gets repetitive quickly, but others will find that what the game does, it does very well indeed. If you're looking for a competitive game to sink your teeth into and start climbing leaderboards, then Evolve will be a feast for you; but if you're after gripping plotlines and gameplay variation, then you may find the plate a little scarce. The graphics are beautiful, dark and brooding, and varied between the environments with awesome weather effects and smooth framerates at all times. The game's audio is also an absolute delight, varying between tense and gripping tracks to bombastic and powerful as required, and when a Stage 3 Goliath hurls a boulder or leap-smashes the Hunters, you don't just hear it, you feel it. Evolve really is one of those games that I can give my opinion on, but it feels entirely subjective and may be entirely different for you. Watch the streams right here on Senshudo, and make up your own mind if this beast of a game is for you.… Expand
  70. GAMEfan33
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    I have looking forward to this game, (due to the severely slow and limited choices for PS4), for several months now. The worst part is the company gave a pre warning that critics would try and falsely bash the review score and encouraged that its not a true reflection of the game. well, IT IS, what a load of garbage. I have never felt so screwed over in my life. The DLC makes a gameI have looking forward to this game, (due to the severely slow and limited choices for PS4), for several months now. The worst part is the company gave a pre warning that critics would try and falsely bash the review score and encouraged that its not a true reflection of the game. well, IT IS, what a load of garbage. I have never felt so screwed over in my life. The DLC makes a game that should be worth 29 retail AT BEST around 120 bucks!!!!! Not to mention a total lack of story and up front content. I mean, I don't know any other way to put it then imagining someone was going to release the brand new Lambo for 30k (alright not bad, sweet car) and then giving you a #*$&n Elantra, without any stuff.. but you can buy a radio for 5k, o and hubcaps thats another 4k, mmmmm seats yeah, another 6k..... WHAT A DLC JOKE… Expand
  71. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    The first 1/4 of 2015 see's loads of new PS4 releases, and Evolve is one I've been anticipating for ages. As a huge fan of Left4Dead, I was hoping for much the same. It's not. The game is deeply more tactical, more exhilarating and certainly more fun.
    The lack of 1 player options is irrelevant when you have a PS+ membership and a love of gaming. I've not done much as the beasts so    The first 1/4 of 2015 see's loads of new PS4 releases, and Evolve is one I've been anticipating for ages. As a huge fan of Left4Dead, I was hoping for much the same. It's not. The game is deeply more tactical, more exhilarating and certainly more fun.
    The lack of 1 player options is irrelevant when you have a PS+ membership and a love of gaming. I've not done much as the beasts so far, its very challenging from what I have done, but as a hunter, it is simply the best FPS experience I've ever played.
    The devs have gone out n out to create a world of intrigue and danger, and scale that will blow you away. When a Goliath is charging towards you, the action left me speechless, my team mates all shouted commands and the community is already proving a significantly more sportsmanlike than that in CoD.

    I can't understand how anyone can rate this game Zero. It's been made to be a multiplayer FPS online, and I think it offers a much deeper and certainty more satisfying experience than that of CoD and from what I saw on the Hardline Beta this past week... honestly, if you're a fan of Left4Dead or FPSs and have been wondering if to buy this or not, don't hesitate. You won't regret it    … Expand
  72. csabiRS
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Excellent and good game,it is a really fun game,Plays well and is especially fun with friends, This game is indeed very challenging against human player at first.
  73. tedsidname
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    I think its pretty funny that most of the people reviewing this and giving it all 0's are complaining about the DLC or lack of content. Lets just be clear here. There is 5 classes. 4 Hunters and 1 Monster. Each has weapons, gadgets, and abilities to upgrade. Upon upgrading these said weapons, gadgets, and abilities you unlock more content. Amazing isn't it.. To actually work for something.I think its pretty funny that most of the people reviewing this and giving it all 0's are complaining about the DLC or lack of content. Lets just be clear here. There is 5 classes. 4 Hunters and 1 Monster. Each has weapons, gadgets, and abilities to upgrade. Upon upgrading these said weapons, gadgets, and abilities you unlock more content. Amazing isn't it.. To actually work for something. It's like everyone wants everything to be completely available from the jump so then they can complain about the fact that there is nothing to play toward. Anyways on to my review.

    Now To start, the detail is amazing. The shadows and lighting blend perfect. The detail they put into the monsters is truly a gaming marvel. The game play is even better. Taking what a lot of the haters here are complaining about, you have to be on a competent team in order to be successful. If your on a team of hunters and your Medic or your Trapper are screwing off or are inexperienced, you will have a tough time. But if you have friends, or are just smart about how you matchmake (Don't get stuck with a bunch of noobs, obviously.) you'll be just fine. On to the monster.. This can be a bit frustrating.. But overall my experience with the monster has been positive. If you can just get down a good mix of stealth and forging for wildlife to evolve it can be fun, but get cornered early and your toast.

    All in all, Evolve is a perfect 10. Its an original concept, there is plenty of buffs and characters/monsters to unlock to keep you busy for 50+ hours which in my opinion is worthy of my $65.    … Expand
  74. Lorddillpickle
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Why users are giving this game such low reviews is a mystery to me. I do not understand why you would give a game a zero out of ten when it gets so many things right. If its not your kind of game than give it an honest review not a flat out zero with reasoning of "boring, gimme cod". Also, yes dlc can be annoying and cheap but lets be honest, it would be worse if there was no more contentWhy users are giving this game such low reviews is a mystery to me. I do not understand why you would give a game a zero out of ten when it gets so many things right. If its not your kind of game than give it an honest review not a flat out zero with reasoning of "boring, gimme cod". Also, yes dlc can be annoying and cheap but lets be honest, it would be worse if there was no more content coming for this game. Cant wait for Behemoth the new monster. I hope there will be many more in future! I love the way 2K's app syncs and shows you replays of your previous games on your phone. Maybe this game isn't a 10/10 but it certainly isn't a 0/10. I will give this game the support it deserves.… Expand
  75. Prozzy747
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    I've had my eye on this game for awhile and knew it would be good. I think what this game does right it does phenomenal, and the wrong is just meh. I think the music could be better and some of the gameplay, It feels slippery. The environments are beautiful and I was surprised at the amount of maps, because there are only 3 monsters. The custom game option is awsome, there are elements uI've had my eye on this game for awhile and knew it would be good. I think what this game does right it does phenomenal, and the wrong is just meh. I think the music could be better and some of the gameplay, It feels slippery. The environments are beautiful and I was surprised at the amount of maps, because there are only 3 monsters. The custom game option is awsome, there are elements u can add to the fight that make it favor the hunters or the monster. I was dissapointed in the amount of monsters, there should be more. I think the game is worth the money if you have some friends to play with, If you don't I think u should avoid this game until the community has grown and settled. This game is great and I enjoy it and could care less about the dlc and what other people have to say about it… Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. PixelBard
    Feb 10, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To start off I am a gamer who generally gets bored/done with games within a month at max. If it's really solid and has A LOT of content, I can stick around and play for a month or so then I get burnt out.

    Secondly this opinion I am about to share is regarding roughly 3 or 4 hours played.

    Third, I am just downright awful at competitive games but what I am about to share shouldn't have any weigh on my opinion.

    So to start, I think the game is good. It comes off as well polished and detailed. The environments are fun and you can get absolutely lost in them. The characters are covered in little details even if the art style does feel a bit bland. The monsters are scary and radiate power.

    You are thrown into a tutorial to show you how to play as the Goliath and after that there are some rewards and you are shown incentive to perfect the tutorials then given the option to play a tutorial for the hunters or jump online. I proceeded to jump online and play my first skirmish game ( which is locked to hunt mode only from pick up play, this might be different with a party or friend invite only. ) The first game lasted roughly 10 minutes and ended with us, the hunters, victorious over the monsters. The second round, we conquered the beast in under 2 minutes. This became a bit of a back and forth for my next few hours. I tried the Evacuation mode, which puts you through all the games modes. Hunt, Nest, Rescue, and Defend. I might have overlooked a mode or two as again, fairly limited play time. This is where the two things that really rubbed me the wrong way with the game stood out. Some of the game modes just feel down right unfair. If the monster play is an extreme, either good or bad. The balance of power is very noticeable. I guess you would say play more and get better, but it just feels a bit more than that to me. This issue leads into some quirks I have with certain game modes. Nest and Rescue become, somewhat over challenging for an average player. Defend also can suffer a bit from this because it also sends in waves of minions ( which might not happen depending on how well you do in Evacuation in general ) that seem to tip the scales greatly.

    The games overall progression also feels a bit off. To unlock characters, skins, badges and other rewards you have to obtain proficiency with each characters weapon. When you do an overall certain amount of damage with it you gain its proficiency and a small boost to that weapon. Certain weapons feel harder to obtain that others because its harder to land damage or the overall incentive to use them is harder. One that sticks out to me is the supports orbital strike. Landing that thing accurately on a player controlled monster will end up being a nightmare for people like me.

    So to finalize, I think the game is good, and some will find immense value with it. I myself, regret the purchase. The carrots are on sticks that feel far too long and some imbalance issues don't really want to make me tough it out and earn them. Maybe in the long haul and some balance patches my overall opinion might change but right now. I wish I had saved the $60 bucks.    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. sirveaux
    May 9, 2016
    0
    UPDATE: This game is dead.

    Read the forums on 2k's website. Go, google 2k Evolve forums, and you'll see that someone posts... maybe once a month. Go to Steam, look at the stats, 161 people playing during PEAK times on Steam. Less than 200 people playing worldwide... at peak times. Let's move onto WHY it is dead: Director says its going to be free to play, franchise gets transferred    UPDATE: This game is dead.

    Read the forums on 2k's website. Go, google 2k Evolve forums, and you'll see that someone posts... maybe once a month. Go to Steam, look at the stats, 161 people playing during PEAK times on Steam. Less than 200 people playing worldwide... at peak times.

    Let's move onto WHY it is dead:
    Director says its going to be free to play, franchise gets transferred to 2k. They claim there will be no DLC at release. Okay... $200 DLC at release

    Bad broken poorly executed gameplay. Bugs, bugs, bugs. Invincible shields, spawning as a random critter incapable of attacking. I've fallen through the ground countless times.

    Each update makes the game worse, as if they had a complete game that they took parts out, polished the rest, and with every piece they put back, new issues arise. I especially dislike how the framerate can sometimes drop to 1 for no reason... on a console. The acknowledged bug list went two months after release without being updated. This is the most critical time to let the community know you're working hard on bug squashing, instead the bug list went completely ignored... for two months. Please tell me how they're supposed to fix bugs if they're not even acknowledging them. It gets worse...

    And you're like, well the game is only a year old, surely they're going to keep working on it... No. Just no, because Turtle Rock has already begun hiring for a new unannounced IP that will NOT have anything to do with Evolve. A year later and the developers have already abandoned this game.

    I spent $85 on this game at release, $60 for the game and $25 for the season pass, not including tax. Three months later I traded it into Gamestop for $8. The cashier said, "I'm surprised you lasted this long".
    I bought a box of cat litter and I watched my cat **** into it. This is Evolve.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Pericles83
    Feb 26, 2015
    4
    I am not a multiplayer guy but i though give this game a chance... God!! No!!! 60 dollars for a unfinished game! Really!!! the maps looks all the same and looks like a running simulator. Of course this game has its moments but in the end it is a truly deception!
  87. digidoggie18
    Mar 2, 2015
    1
    This is probably the worst game I have played in a long long time. It could have been great but there are only 4 main characters and in the first hour of playing I could only choose two missions. Definitely a title not worth the $60. The environment is nice however but this again like the rest was over hyped and fell flat on it's face. This game gets old after about 10 minutes. Glad I tryThis is probably the worst game I have played in a long long time. It could have been great but there are only 4 main characters and in the first hour of playing I could only choose two missions. Definitely a title not worth the $60. The environment is nice however but this again like the rest was over hyped and fell flat on it's face. This game gets old after about 10 minutes. Glad I try these games before I actually buy them otherwise I'd have a pile of junk in my ps4 collection.… Expand
  88. DragonKingSoup
    Feb 26, 2015
    5
    A great game to play with friends. That's about it, not much more I can say past that is positive. Much like Titanfall the game needs a campaign focus. It has zero back story and I'm starting to question why the humans are even attempting to stay on the planet. Like Titanfall its really good at that single mulitplayer experience, once that thrill sub-sides there is nothing to keep youA great game to play with friends. That's about it, not much more I can say past that is positive. Much like Titanfall the game needs a campaign focus. It has zero back story and I'm starting to question why the humans are even attempting to stay on the planet. Like Titanfall its really good at that single mulitplayer experience, once that thrill sub-sides there is nothing to keep you locked into it. That's not even mentioning the DLC **** it offers. This is what happens when marketing trumps game developers plans for something.… Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. mudkipmilk
    Mar 7, 2015
    2
    This game is very cool and innovative kappa. U can't even 420 noscope in this game. The monsters don't even lift. Overall GG, but it lacks the MLG sustenance. If it had some MLG elements like the ability to noscope monsters, I would rate it 8/8 m8. Don't buy this.
  93. LeoVmajestic
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    This game have so much dept in it! It might be tough for beginner but its the type of game where its hard to master but once you master it, its a lot of fun. This game is indeed very challenging against human player at first, but its also very satisfying when you manage to outsmart them, Great game overall !
  94. RayRay1992
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    Okay, so we have stupidly complementary reviews on here and ridiculously negative review.

    I rank this an 8, it is a really fun game, i've played it for around 3/4 hours now and i'm still having a blast, i've been playing solo as the monster alot as i'm waiting for my friend to get this game however even just playing my own, pitting my wits against a team of hunters is just so much fun,    Okay, so we have stupidly complementary reviews on here and ridiculously negative review.

    I rank this an 8, it is a really fun game, i've played it for around 3/4 hours now and i'm still having a blast, i've been playing solo as the monster alot as i'm waiting for my friend to get this game however even just playing my own, pitting my wits against a team of hunters is just so much fun, and i've won around 70% of the time.

    Evacuation mode is amazing 5 random game modes with modifiers and a tiny bit of story is my favorite part, there is plenty to unlock and to work towards, which is in my opinion a good thing but for others it won't be.

    And for people complaining about day 1 dlc its just skins, cosmetic stuff that you don't have to buy, its not pay to win or anything so just shut up complaining about it.    … Expand
  95. hanzo-27
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Creo que este juego esta siendo juzgado por gente que aun no le a explotado su potencial o gente que provo el juego solo,es dificil jugarlo si no tienes comunicacion con otros jugadores.pero es un juego tactico y entretenido.tal vez aun le falte alguno modos de juegos para que no se torne repeptitivo.pero en mi opinion es muy divertido.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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