Evolve

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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 354 Ratings

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  1. Supernaught
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    The game rocks. The complaints about the DLC structure are valid, but that doesn't take away from the plethora of game-play possibilities, the level of technical polish, the innovative nature of it's asymmetrical multiplayer and solo contests, or it's genuine challenge and fun factor.

    I would suggest to anyone considering adding Evolve to their collection to take a long hard look at the    The game rocks. The complaints about the DLC structure are valid, but that doesn't take away from the plethora of game-play possibilities, the level of technical polish, the innovative nature of it's asymmetrical multiplayer and solo contests, or it's genuine challenge and fun factor.

    I would suggest to anyone considering adding Evolve to their collection to take a long hard look at the landscape of video gaming, and recognize that with it's corporate oriented, bottom-line disposition towards risky endeavors, that as the years go on, this game will be remembered for breaking away from the standard shooter/co-op/multiplayer paradigm prominent in less financially risky productions like C.O.D, Battlefield, etc.

    Give the game a chance. Block out the white noise of jaded gamers who weren't around during gaming's golden age when Nintendo, and Sega were pricing games ranging from $50.00 to over $110.00, depending on the level of technology and expenditure involved in it's production. When companies are stuck in a market of arbitrary $60.00 charges for games, the one's that are spending more and taking more risks are going to need to recoup their costs or cut corners with game-play quality.

    I think Evolve is fantastic, challenging, and a joyful way to engage other gamers in a way that other games rarely try.    … Expand
  2. WaffleFox
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    First of all, don't believe all the negative reviews saying that the full game is over 130 dollars. First day DLC is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect gameplay at all. You don't have to buy any of it, no one is making you buy it. No need throw a tantrum just because you don't have a blue gun. Maps and game modes are all going to be free.

    I've been watching this game for over a    First of all, don't believe all the negative reviews saying that the full game is over 130 dollars. First day DLC is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect gameplay at all. You don't have to buy any of it, no one is making you buy it. No need throw a tantrum just because you don't have a blue gun. Maps and game modes are all going to be free.

    I've been watching this game for over a year, waiting for its release. I've never been more hyped for a game and I simply love it. I've only played this game offline due to my bad internet, so keep this in mind. Every mode that can be played online can be played offline with bots, which I just love. I would love it if more games had bots. So this is a rare treat for me.

    Teams consist of 4 hunters and 1 monster. You can play as whichever side you want and no matter who you use, no one feels too strong or too weak. This game does very well with balancing things out. Both sides are a blast to play as in my opinion.

    Modes are few in number. There is only 5 game modes to choose from. Hunt, Rescue, Nest, Defend and then there is Evacuation mode, which uses all four of those. So things can get repetitive after a short while. But if you enjoy playing these modes, then that shouldn't be a problem.

    The AI is pretty smart. If they are the hunters, they will use their class skill at appropriate times and the medic will keep you healed up (or the enemy if you are the monster). They stick together like a team and coordinate well. But it never feels like they are cheating or have an unfair advantage due to being bots. They do make mistakes at times and wander into traps or mistakenly use a skill on the Wraith's decoy. When the AI is the monster, it provides a decent challenge most of the time. It will attack those that seem to be more of a threat or run if it feels it's in danger. There have been a few times where the hunter AI would just flat out die from the wildlife before I even got them when playing as the monster. So they aren't perfect, but they are usually pretty smart.

    Controls are a bit different, it took me a few matches to get the hang of, but once you do it is pretty smooth and works very well. Playing as the monster doesn't feel wonky or weird, just different is all. But different in a good way. It's easy to jump around, climb walls and unleash attacks on the hunters.

    Graphics are quite impressive and always pleasant to look at. However some of the maps feel a bit small and make it a bit harder to hide as the monster.

    Overall the game is really fun for those that enjoy the action of multiplayer type games. If you don't have good internet, don't worry about it. The game has bots for every game mode so you can still enjoy it. Modes will get repetitive after a short while. Graphics are nice and so is gameplay. Controls are a bit odd at first, but there are tutorials to get you going. Definitely worth picking up.    … Expand
  3. corpal_hudson
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    Having a good time with this one, trapper Maggie is my favorite because of her sidekick that licks you back to health :P. To the other reviewers, give the DLC a break. It's old. COD:GHOSTS had the same thing and nobody cared! $2.99 for gun paint, $2.99 for Gunny Hartman yelling at you. The game is solid. It's not exactly online only given there is a "SOLO" mode. True hunters knowHaving a good time with this one, trapper Maggie is my favorite because of her sidekick that licks you back to health :P. To the other reviewers, give the DLC a break. It's old. COD:GHOSTS had the same thing and nobody cared! $2.99 for gun paint, $2.99 for Gunny Hartman yelling at you. The game is solid. It's not exactly online only given there is a "SOLO" mode. True hunters know their role, place, and job. I don't need a play by play or a mic check. 1 2 1 2.
    It's got a bunch of modes. I really get that Aliens feel from this title. I like the color schemes and the way the weapons feel. These dudes and girls are professional killers and I'm glad they don't handle like rookies. They go in fast and loud. The Monster's game is devious. I dig the power you get by being 60 feet tall and crashing the party. It's just a solid title.

    THREE things to look for in a faker review!
    1. Less than 2 reviews on their profile (exceptions happen)
    2. They rate all 3 platforms the same score, same review
    3. They dwell on an unimportant detail like DLC, erased stats, or a glitch.

    GAME OVER!    … Expand
  4. apragmatist
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Any of the reviews you are seeing that start out with complaining about “micro transactions” or “paid DLC” should be written off as false. For whatever reason this game has drawn a lot of false reviews…most likely placements from competitors. I played the Alpha, Beta and just got through playing 3 straight hours of custom games (where you can be the monster and still chat with yourAny of the reviews you are seeing that start out with complaining about “micro transactions” or “paid DLC” should be written off as false. For whatever reason this game has drawn a lot of false reviews…most likely placements from competitors. I played the Alpha, Beta and just got through playing 3 straight hours of custom games (where you can be the monster and still chat with your friends) and me and my friends had a blast!! The matchmaking is fast, the maps are great, the gameplay is fluid, the various roles complement each other very well. It is true you must like cooperative, team-based play because that is what this game is all about. And it is definitely best to play with your mic turned on so that you can communicate with your teammates. Also, for some reason many reviews are comparing this game to Titanfall…they are not even in the same league. If you are a hunter, then Evolve forces you to play as a team if you want to win…and if you are the monster then your strategy is to escape, evolve, and then kill all of the hunters. In Titanfall you can around and Rambo…no need to play as a part of the team at all. Don’t fall for all of these negative reviews…they are from people who haven’t even played the game and for some reason are trying to damage Evolve’s reputation. Evolve is in fact great cooperative based fun!!!… Expand
  5. Apocalypse135
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    First off, for all the people saying that the game is bad because of the DLC. Your all obviously the new age gamer that prefers the graphics all out with par gameplay like most games out now. All the DLC is skins, somthing and that doesn't even matter and that you can also barley see when you play. What I really like about this game that almost no game has nowadays is that it requiresFirst off, for all the people saying that the game is bad because of the DLC. Your all obviously the new age gamer that prefers the graphics all out with par gameplay like most games out now. All the DLC is skins, somthing and that doesn't even matter and that you can also barley see when you play. What I really like about this game that almost no game has nowadays is that it requires tactics and strategy. It's not call of duty or titan fall where you run take 3 shots and get a triple kill. Even when you play with randoms and they have half a brain it can work well without Mics because of the marker system. The mechanics work well and both ends of the game are enjoyable too play. The monster is defenitly strong and at stage 3 could really do some damage but is not impossible as long as you play smart. And for the monster expansion. You all saw the comercialls right? So you all know you could have gotten it for free and if not pre ordered it you already knew you would have too pay for it and if you ask me 15 bucks for 2 new monsters with new skills too level up isn't all that bad considering you knew that you could have gotten it for free right from the start… Expand
  6. charlong666
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Dont pay attention to the guys giving this negative reviews; they're either jumping on the hate train or severely angry at the DLC model. While the DLC model the 2K has announced is utter garbage, that is no reason to hate the game. I was skeptical about the game too; played during the Big Alpha and there were severe server issues (never got to play the Beta wasn't around). So I decided toDont pay attention to the guys giving this negative reviews; they're either jumping on the hate train or severely angry at the DLC model. While the DLC model the 2K has announced is utter garbage, that is no reason to hate the game. I was skeptical about the game too; played during the Big Alpha and there were severe server issues (never got to play the Beta wasn't around). So I decided to get the game, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The game play can be boring at times, depending on whether you can find the monster or not. But every encounter with the monster is thrilling, whether you win or lose. Playing as the can be just as boring at the beginning when you're trying to just level up and avoided the hunters, but if they find you the fight is just as good. Honestly, if you enjoyed Left 4 Dead give this game a try. My true score is 8.5/10, but will give it a 10 to offset the negative 0s. Honestly, get this game now!… Expand
  7. TrollKilla
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    There are a lot of so called gamers sadly lying about playing Evolve and giving it a lower score than it deserves. Proof is in their attempt at trying to describe the dlc (4th monster and 4 hunters locked behind a day one pay wall?) as well as the descriptions for the game modes. Evolve isn't for everyone this is true but what it set out to deliver, it knocked it out of the park. I likenThere are a lot of so called gamers sadly lying about playing Evolve and giving it a lower score than it deserves. Proof is in their attempt at trying to describe the dlc (4th monster and 4 hunters locked behind a day one pay wall?) as well as the descriptions for the game modes. Evolve isn't for everyone this is true but what it set out to deliver, it knocked it out of the park. I liken the people complaining about its single player content to the people who buy a fighting game for its single player. For what's actually offered, there are enough characters and monsters to unlock and master that makes the experience well worth the purchase. If you are not a fan of reall team based strategic gameplay, mastering each role including the monster like you would if you played fighters seriously. Then this game might not be for you. It doesn't hold your hand, it doesn't pat you on the back for being an average player but rewards teamwork/strategic play as a hunter and mastering of one monster at a time.… Expand
  8. chrisdude516
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love the game i haven't played anything like it. it has the titanfall feel to it but other than that its all natural. the dlc's if you think about it aren't all that bad they could have saved you lots of money if one you preordered it and two got the digital deluxe edition it has got me hooked. the games themselves are never the same because every person has a differentI absolutely love the game i haven't played anything like it. it has the titanfall feel to it but other than that its all natural. the dlc's if you think about it aren't all that bad they could have saved you lots of money if one you preordered it and two got the digital deluxe edition it has got me hooked. the games themselves are never the same because every person has a different strategy and it usually changes as a monster or a hunter. the hate reviews on here are baloney just because one flaw in the game then all of a sudden it sucks we are human nothng is perfect so deal with it. other than that love the game!!… Expand
  9. Terminus_Sever
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I don't understand all the hate this game receives for DLC not sure where these people are getting their information but it's false, all the DLC is cosmetic, upcoming hunters and monsters will require you to pay to use them however that is your choice and does not hamper you playing with the current roster. IN fact they should be getting praise for releasing all the maps as free DLC so itI don't understand all the hate this game receives for DLC not sure where these people are getting their information but it's false, all the DLC is cosmetic, upcoming hunters and monsters will require you to pay to use them however that is your choice and does not hamper you playing with the current roster. IN fact they should be getting praise for releasing all the maps as free DLC so it doesn't make the mistake of other games and split the community kicking people for not owning the map etc.
    Now that that's out of the way, I've had about 30 hours with this game so far and I'm loving it. Definitely harkens back to Left 4 Dead except it's one long Tank fight with very interesting mechanics, maps and characters. Love the maps and graphics are amazing, especially the weather effects. The teamwork is also awesome to behold if you can get the right communicative team but even if not I can testify that the offline is really engaging too and the AI is actually quite clever.

    Bottom line is if you want a fun, gorgeous and engaging asymetric shooter this is the best way to go this generation and I plan on playing it for a long while. Normally I would give this 8.5-9.0 just because I feel it could use some more game modes (hopefully that will come in the near future) but I have to combat all this hate. I can understand people giving it a 7 but any lower and I just can't fathom the reason other then they didn't play it (and giving it 0 is just ludicrous).    … Expand
  10. PeligunGaming
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testingI never write reviews but for this game I have to. It is NOT pay to win, unless you think skins and bonus characters under the season pass is "Pay to Win" I don't see how a skin can make you win. The game is tons of fun, tons of replay value and just plain a good time. Yes it has a day one patch that means they meet their deadline for release and just made a patch for the final QA testing after printing the master copy. The other option for them is to probably delay it another month. Most games have a day one patch, this isn't anything new. There is a story, it has a 5 day campaign with 800,000 possible outcomes of bonus effects and game modes so in that there are 800,000 campaigns. Each monster is completely different and unique, has strengths and weaknesses. Each hunter feels badass in it's own way.

    All in all, all the haters out there complaining about DLC and "Pay to Win" have not even played the game and are full of crap. The hype train is real my friends and they are just jealous!    … Expand
  11. PeskyCanadian
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    The game is great. I found there is a great amount of diversity between the hunters and that will also increase with time. The monsters are all fun to play. My only qualm is the wraith who needs some work. My problem isn't finding him because he is supposed to be sneaky, my issue is how stupidly strong he is.

    My real score would be closer to a 7-8 because the game is a great deal of    The game is great. I found there is a great amount of diversity between the hunters and that will also increase with time. The monsters are all fun to play. My only qualm is the wraith who needs some work. My problem isn't finding him because he is supposed to be sneaky, my issue is how stupidly strong he is.

    My real score would be closer to a 7-8 because the game is a great deal of fun. I feel as though i need to counteract the people who seem to think that a high price makes a game bad. As long as they keep putting out content, i can see this game living a fairly long life cycle.    … Expand
  12. MajsticSpaceDuc
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    This is one of the few FPS games that actually requires strategy and team work. I was skeptical of the games ability to hold my attention with it being mostly online, but after playing with friends and find new friends online to play with I have been happily been proven wrong. The games use of team work does not only make the game more fun in general, but I feel gives a much greaterThis is one of the few FPS games that actually requires strategy and team work. I was skeptical of the games ability to hold my attention with it being mostly online, but after playing with friends and find new friends online to play with I have been happily been proven wrong. The games use of team work does not only make the game more fun in general, but I feel gives a much greater sense of accomplishment to the players as well versus just playing with some other computers/robots. Sure it does kind of stink that you have to pay for SOME extra DLC later, but that is a given with any game you buy today I.E. Map Packs, Season Passes, New DLC weapons. Hello people this has been happening far before Evolve. I myself can say I will be paying for any new DLC coming forth as I am sure this game is going to sky rocket even more and the game has the ability to become a classic like Left 4 Dead and Team Fortress...... With that being said I can express the amount of fun it is to play this game with your friends and the amount of laughs we have had together sharing stores and facing off against one another. The graphics and play style with the game is completely new and the world looks stunning and is always throwing surprises at you even after you feel like you have dominated the map it can still turn for the worst no matter if your a monster or a hunter. Along with the draw of friend fun, the want to complete challenges is a lot of fun for those of you completion-ist out there like myself. Some of the completions goals may seem outrageous for some of the characters but with a little creative playing you will figure it out like I did. So do not let the bad and "false" reviews out there scare you from this game. Give it a shot and realize how much fun you can actually have with it.… Expand
  13. justin760
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Ive played for 128 hours so far and im still addicted to Evolve. I dont know how they did it, they made a game that is purely multiplayer, even offline with bots controlling other characters, only has 5 different play modes, has no plot or campaign, and made it a masterpiece. The hunt of tracking down and fighting a giant beast is genius and epicly executed.

    After a briefing on your    Ive played for 128 hours so far and im still addicted to Evolve. I dont know how they did it, they made a game that is purely multiplayer, even offline with bots controlling other characters, only has 5 different play modes, has no plot or campaign, and made it a masterpiece. The hunt of tracking down and fighting a giant beast is genius and epicly executed.

    After a briefing on your objective on a space craft like ship, and air dropping onto the planet Shear, the first moments of the hunt begin. And these moments are IMPERATIVE. The monster is weak in its starting form but can and will prey on the wildlife to eat them and gain stronger from each kill. As it shreds through the environment, you must track this beast like any hunter. It's tracks or footprints can be followed, birds scattering in the air, the sound of growls or intimidating pound of its gait are just a few primal methods of tracking. You can also use advanced technology such as drones, audial alarm like sensor devices, a tracking dart pistol, or a pet trap jaw named daisy, which is basically an iguana dog that leads you to the beast. You must race to apprehend it to entrap it into a mobile arena, a device that creates a dome force field trapping the monster in a small zone with you. Which sounds like the last thing you'd want to do, but catching it at its weaker stage makes the difference of winning and losing. As soon as it evolves to stage three, or even stage two, the challenge is two fold. It will try and evade and escape your efforts to go after it until it becomes immensely stronger, twice as tall and twice as powerful, and then the hunters become the hunted.

    There are 12 characters not including the DLC hunters. 4 classes: assault which deals most of the damage, hunter which tracks and traps the monster in the dome, support which provides aid to hunters in form of "buffs" such as shielding allies from damage or amplifying damage dealt to monster, and finally the medic which keeps the hunters alive. All are uniquely diverse and fun to play as, and the 3 of each class are also surprisingly diverse all with different weapons and abilities. You level up as you play, after each match, and earn upgrades, like damage or defense boosts, one of which can be chosen to strengthen your character. Character mastery, 3 stars to be fulfilled in each character (for example as assault you need to deal X amount of damage) for your primary and secondary weapon and class ability. After gaining a star in each you will unlock the next character and a stat boost to each item. This system creates a huge replay value and will have you addicted to boosting and leveling your hunters.

    There are many maps and 3 monster, and one DLC monster. They are exhilarating to play as you leap from cliffs and annihilate and feast on wildlife to evolve as goliath, who brutally fights with primal tactics like throwing a massive boulder, leap smashing, fire breath, and charging. You can fly through the air and bombard hunters with a massive lightning bolt attack, kamikaze like close range explosive blast, spitting out a mine like blob that follows anyone near and explodes, and shout a hurricane force whirlwind to push anything in your path back sending them flying. As wraith teleport warp around your domain and outsmart any challenge by creating a duplicate decoy of the wraith which attacks anything jear and draws fire away while you are enveloped with invisibility. Unleash supernova and slash and rip apart anything in your path with super speed and dozens of attacks in seconds. Abduct and fly away with a hunter far from their team to kill them alone. And warp forward and kamikaze explode into foes. All monsters are unique and fun to play as and playing smart aka outsmarting hunters by having them follow your tracks nowhere by walking to a point and stealth backtrack leaving no tracks to ambuse them from behind.

    Overall one of the funniest games I've ever played and in still can't get enough after 120+ hours of playing. In short if you like shooters or hell, even video games in general this is a MUST BUY!!!

    Oh and this needs to be said........... If you don't have the money for DLC or don't want, don't buy it. People are giving this extremely low scores, and why? Because they disagree with the idea that you should pay for additional content of the game. I personally wouldn't pay $2.99 for a weapons skin for a character, but I'm not going to get emotionally charged and lash out and the developers by submitting an abysmal review. I am so appreciative for the DLC, which has added so much to my experience, and renewed enthusiasm in the hunt, but it did come at a price and a rather high one at that. If you have the money for it then its totally worth it, if you don't then don't buy it. Better they create the option to purchase extra content for the game then to not add anything.    … Expand
  14. woopdedoo
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    awesome game loved the beta the improved alot from the beta and made it work it reminds me of the good old days playing left for dead i have got to say its in the top 3 of my favorites this gen
  15. Adam66
    May 15, 2015
    10
    I strongly suggest this to all Left 4 Dead fans. Never regretted my purchase or the dlc purchase at all. They just took FPSs to another tactical/fun level!
  16. K-Jester87
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest multiplayer games. In my eyes of course. I do love asymmetrical video/board games though. Balancing was one of the or the only true issue it had. The developer, Turtle ROCK Studios was the IMO was the problem. I hope one day that this game is bought by a better developer.
  17. MrPink
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Wow, people are really angry at the developers for some reason. Easily my favorite game of the last 12 months, but personally i really like coop games, where players have to work together, unlike what you find in typical FPS games. It's reasonably well balanced so far, and will only improve, as players improve.
    The game definitely changes as you improve, and get more familiar with your    Wow, people are really angry at the developers for some reason. Easily my favorite game of the last 12 months, but personally i really like coop games, where players have to work together, unlike what you find in typical FPS games. It's reasonably well balanced so far, and will only improve, as players improve.
    The game definitely changes as you improve, and get more familiar with your abilities and tactics. Whether you lik ethe DLC system, or the cost, blame that on the distributor. The developers made an excellent game. Still a few bugs that will get ironed out, and balancing will continue (and already has been implemented since beta), so i'm looking forward to the future of this game.
    When you start out, you'll find it difficult to hunt down a good monster before it has evolved, as you improve, so do your tactics, ad you'll get much better at it. This game improves as YOU improve. It has a lot more depth then people are realizing since they apparently have a knee jerk reaction to anything that isn't baby hand holding.
    If you like thinking coop games, rather then mindless shooting and camping, this is a goer.    … Expand
  18. Hortiez
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    Loved this game. 4 vs 1 mayhem. very strategic on both sides, super character options and has very good balance between monsters and hunters. Brought out a lot of emotions and that what makes games fun. The atmosphere is tense and often i found myself spooked when either i found the monster or vice versa. Had such great battles many times where the game had us fighting till the lastLoved this game. 4 vs 1 mayhem. very strategic on both sides, super character options and has very good balance between monsters and hunters. Brought out a lot of emotions and that what makes games fun. The atmosphere is tense and often i found myself spooked when either i found the monster or vice versa. Had such great battles many times where the game had us fighting till the last second, deciding a winner at the VERY VERY end of the round. balance is great.… Expand
  19. Danielhero1998
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    This game is great. It has great art design, great gameplay (it is made by the creators of Left 4 Dead) and good graphics. The only flaw i have with the game is the DLC. Even thought the map packs are going to be free, the new characters, monsters and character skins are going to be paid DLC (unacceptable). plus there are three to four day one DLCs (WTF), but the DLC and day one DLC areThis game is great. It has great art design, great gameplay (it is made by the creators of Left 4 Dead) and good graphics. The only flaw i have with the game is the DLC. Even thought the map packs are going to be free, the new characters, monsters and character skins are going to be paid DLC (unacceptable). plus there are three to four day one DLCs (WTF), but the DLC and day one DLC are not enough to call Evolve a bad game. I am excited for the future of this new IP. Final verdict is a 9/10 with the onslaught of DLC holding it back fra a 10/10… Expand
  20. odst556
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Don't let them fool you! The dlc is just skins! It is not pay to win! All extra game modes and maps will be free! I love how nobody freaks out when other games release skin packs but it is totally evil all of a sudden. The game is fun. Some form of communication for the hunters beside mics would be nice. I recommend it. If you are on the fence I may recommend pick it up maybe in a littleDon't let them fool you! The dlc is just skins! It is not pay to win! All extra game modes and maps will be free! I love how nobody freaks out when other games release skin packs but it is totally evil all of a sudden. The game is fun. Some form of communication for the hunters beside mics would be nice. I recommend it. If you are on the fence I may recommend pick it up maybe in a little bit longer until the unnecessary dlc rampage subsides. I pick up my copy a day late and got looked at.… Expand
  21. aramkiss
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I have been playing Evolve on Xbox One since alpha. To start off this game is not for everyone. You really have to enjoy working as a team. This means using a headset and coordinating with team. Also the monster has a steep learning curve. Setting that a side Evolve is really fun to play as a hunter. The environment your hunting in is fantastic. Having to deal with wild life, weather andI have been playing Evolve on Xbox One since alpha. To start off this game is not for everyone. You really have to enjoy working as a team. This means using a headset and coordinating with team. Also the monster has a steep learning curve. Setting that a side Evolve is really fun to play as a hunter. The environment your hunting in is fantastic. Having to deal with wild life, weather and monster is an interesting combination. Hoping to see more in future game modes and content. My only complaint about this game right now is DLC pricing.… Expand
  22. Purgatio
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    So one thing I'm noticing people criticize about the game is that it has no flavor, no variation. I feel like that's an unfair assessment, as the Evacuation mode alone has tons of gameplay variety to keep the game fresh for quite a while. I played in both the Alpha, and the Beta, so I got to see the "evolution" of Evolve. I can say that the game itself has come a long way in assuagingSo one thing I'm noticing people criticize about the game is that it has no flavor, no variation. I feel like that's an unfair assessment, as the Evacuation mode alone has tons of gameplay variety to keep the game fresh for quite a while. I played in both the Alpha, and the Beta, so I got to see the "evolution" of Evolve. I can say that the game itself has come a long way in assuaging player fears of being too complicated to pick up or too similar in so many areas. I just can't say as a gamer I agree with that. In a time where half-finished games like Destiny are hailed as huge successes, I feel like games like Evolve are just gonna get punched in the mouth by bitter cynics looking to drag down anything they can because it didn't have the ONE feature they pined for.

    So far the biggest cons with the game are the convoluted DLC plan, and the AI seems a little on the novice difficulty for solo games. Otherwise Evolve is the FPS I've been waiting for all my life.    … Expand
  23. Tyr525
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Hunting season is officially open. In Evolve, one of the greatest unique strengths it plays to as a game, is the intentional imbalance between teams: Four Hunters versus one Monster. This sets the stage for perhaps one of the most dynamically thrilling and frustrating games you'll be able to play. Variables align in the mechanics of teamwork, monster player skill, stage mechanic variantsHunting season is officially open. In Evolve, one of the greatest unique strengths it plays to as a game, is the intentional imbalance between teams: Four Hunters versus one Monster. This sets the stage for perhaps one of the most dynamically thrilling and frustrating games you'll be able to play. Variables align in the mechanics of teamwork, monster player skill, stage mechanic variants (optional buffs or debuffs for either team that make their job easier or harder), native wildlife that can hinder progress for either side, and an array of possibilities with character selection for both Hunters and Monsters.

    What some players may notice from the get-go, is that the game itself is not heavy on story or narrative. The premise is simple: 12 Hunters are enlisted to save colonists from a planet, Shear, from hyper-accelerated creatures they refer to as "Monsters." This is pretty much the breadth of the plot, as everything else is either shown in small cutscenes or spoken in dialogue between characters (which itself is random and unique depending on the characters used.) From this point on ward, as the match starts, it's incredibly imperative that two things are pointed out that can alter the gameplay drastically: Skill and Luck.

    What I mean by this is, both Monsters and Hunters take practice to use. No one using any of the characters is going to pick up the controller and instantly know what to do. Much like a MMO RPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing game, akin to World of Warcraft or The Old Republic) you have skill sets that you must invest in and master to truly become attuned with your character. Just like in those games, you must also learn what works best when, and get down a certain pattern to your method in order to reap the madness (and fun) that Evolve can provide.

    This being said, Evolve is a different beast, in which players of both team affinities will have to work to perfect their art, spotlighting that the match you play will only be as good as the dynamics between the two forces.

    Truly, to understand Evolve, you must PLAY Evolve, as on the surface, it seems like a basic cage match of Four-versus-One, and that's it. But with each monster playing in drastically different ways, the Hunters able to switch up their tactics just by varying one character while keeping the rest static, or the level (and gametype) itself lending to a stroke of bad luck, or a chance for sheer brilliance.

    With a total of four game types currently, this helps keep the game from getting too bogged down by the "Come and Get Me" vibe that some onlookers may feel it emanates. The modes feature as Defense mode, in which it operates like a MOBA (ala League of Legends or DotA) in which the hunters must defend a series of power relays and survive until the end of the match. Nest offers the Hunters to go on the hunt for not only the monster, but it's eggs. Eliminating the monster OR the eight eggs on the map will net the hunters a win, while the elimination of the hunters will give the victory to the monster. Rescue is the polar opposite, having the monster hunt down colonists that the hunters must locate and escort back to a safe zone. And finally is Hunt, the most highlighted of the game modes, a high-action version of "Hide and Seek." All of these game modes are wrapped up in small mini-campaigns called "Evacuation" which offer multiple variations and random instances where map variables and balancing come into play to offer a five-match series that will offer a more consistent connection between matches as opposed to a series of one-offs.

    In the end, what Evolve means to you truly lies in your own tastes. Currently, as this review is written, the community is vastly split, between either condemning the game to the abyss of the worst games ever, or praising it for it's ingenuity and gravitas to do what most games won't. The execution of this game is sharp, the graphics grimey, and beautiful, each map feeling a bit different than the one before it but keeping a familiar feel, that reminds you that you truly are on a wild world.

    Some games are gratifying straight out of the box, and in my opinion, this is the same for this game, but in a different light. While some games give you everything you need to know straight-forwardly, leaving little in the way of surprise further down the road, Evolve truly lives up to it's names, letting it linger in your mind for you to consider and alter your way of playing and yearning to know every combination available in order to maximize your effectiveness.

    The game is bold, different, and dynamic, as well as intriguing. With a little bit of time and patience, as most multiplayer games, Evolve truly shines through once you give it time and you learn that the beast beneath the surface is far more engrossing and dangerous than you gave it credit for.

    9/10    … Expand
  24. superspongebob
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    This game is good fun and that's why I game, yes it's another game that involves shooting but this is totally different to your Battlefields and Call of Duty games, it plays in a much more tactical way but manages to still feel fun and crazy to the average user.
    The reasons the game is getting a lot of negativity is because of two things :
    A beta that people have based their opinion    This game is good fun and that's why I game, yes it's another game that involves shooting but this is totally different to your Battlefields and Call of Duty games, it plays in a much more tactical way but manages to still feel fun and crazy to the average user.
    The reasons the game is getting a lot of negativity is because of two things :

    A beta that people have based their opinion on, this is a mistake, the game needs a little bit of time to fully appreciate the different roles of classes and how they play. Much like Left 4 Dead, if the hunters try to Rambo their way through the game without teammates they will fail, you will also fail if playing as the monster and trying to take on the hunters early on without building his power up.

    The second reason for the hate is because of the whole DLC argument, there are reviews in this very section claiming "oh it's pay to win" well let's get this straight IT'S NOT!
    The DLC, and yes there is a lot of it, is purely cosmetic -all skins to make your monster or gun look different, it will not give anyone an advantage whatsoever.

    So if you are happy with the core game and it's 3 monsters, 12 hunters and multiple maps (all new maps will be free according to the developer) then you don't have to buy anything else at all and will not be at any disadvantage.

    Great game getting an unnecessary bashing from people not checking their facts.    … Expand
  25. crystalSeth
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    THIS GAME IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Being such a team oriented game, it is almost a necessity that you chat and work with your teammates if you plan to really enjoy this game as a hunter. Here's a list, in no particular order, of why there are so many negative reviews for this game:
    • It REQUIRES teamwork
    • Patience is a necessity • It will be frustrating • Monsters SEEM overpowered •    THIS GAME IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Being such a team oriented game, it is almost a necessity that you chat and work with your teammates if you plan to really enjoy this game as a hunter. Here's a list, in no particular order, of why there are so many negative reviews for this game:
    • It REQUIRES teamwork
    • Patience is a necessity
    • It will be frustrating
    • Monsters SEEM overpowered
    • It is a difficult game
    That being said, in 70 matches as a hunter (I'm an absolutely terrible monster) I've won a little over 50% of those matches. Is this really that uncommon to find in a FPS? Does this really seem like the monsters are OP? And this is, by no means, a run-and-gun game. The teamwork and strategy alone are enough to push away those who play major FPSs, which I believe made up the majority of the buyers for Evolve.
    This game has stunning visuals and, for being an online multiplayer, it render quite well. Also, I've played only a few games where I've had lagging issues or something went wrong with the graphics rendering. Now that's impressive for the amount that goes on in each match.
    I can understand this just not being the type of game some people want to play, but rating it less than a 5 seems a little unmindful. Just on the impressiveness of visuals and nearly seamless online play alone warrant this game at least 5. And if you don't like it beyond that, then okay but at least you can agree it's impressive in those aspects. I don't at all believe this game is perfect (there are some characteristics that I don't agree with, like the Wraith's speed... I hate that damn Wraith) and it just barely came out so I expect a more fine tuned Evolve to get only better.
    A personal take, the frustration from this game begins to make you loath the monsters and long to beat them. (It's about to get meta) Which is the same emotions the developers are trying to give the hunter characters. This, kind of, puts the gamers in the game and grants an unexpected connection between game characters and gamers.
    Alright so, I really enjoy this game and believe it to be one of the better games to come out for the Xbox One, behind GTA V and Far Cry 4. It'll be interesting to see where this game is in a few months. I'd definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  26. ganjester
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    Excellent game, not your typical FPS or 3rd person, a learning curve that is completely rewarding and do-able with a little brain power and patience...fellow gamers I'm telling you your missing out if you skip this one!...your missing out big time! And let me say that all paid features are completely aesthetic(only for looks) and in no way affect any gameplay in any way whatsoever, and areExcellent game, not your typical FPS or 3rd person, a learning curve that is completely rewarding and do-able with a little brain power and patience...fellow gamers I'm telling you your missing out if you skip this one!...your missing out big time! And let me say that all paid features are completely aesthetic(only for looks) and in no way affect any gameplay in any way whatsoever, and are quite honestly only noticeable by each player themselves, so don't believe the low ratings based on that BS...this game does more and then some right and your only burning yourself by passing on it!… Expand
  27. RezRising
    Apr 29, 2015
    9
    When I was a child, all I wanted to eat was Cheetos and Mountain Dew. The rush of salt, sugar and fat made my head spin. I didn't learn to appreciate the depth of flavor of, say, a truffle crusted piece of salmon, or the multi-faceted dynamic of a good wine until I had grown up and left the crystalline childish desire for pure sugar, salt, and fat behind.
    I have over 200,000 online    When I was a child, all I wanted to eat was Cheetos and Mountain Dew. The rush of salt, sugar and fat made my head spin. I didn't learn to appreciate the depth of flavor of, say, a truffle crusted piece of salmon, or the multi-faceted dynamic of a good wine until I had grown up and left the crystalline childish desire for pure sugar, salt, and fat behind.
    I have over 200,000 online kills in the Halo series, and I played Left 4 Dead 2 for years (and still do, very rare to keep an old game around this long.) I did my time in the dopamine laced halls of gaming and now I have little patience for filler and have grown to enjoy only the best of the best in most things I am enthused about.
    Evolve is new. It is fresh. It is not what you are used to, and - like chess - at first glance, can look boring, or too different, or weird, or challenging to be able to enjoy, and if your gaming diet still consists of Cheetos and Mountain Dew, you probably won't care for it because it's simply not designed to appeal to a simple, CoD, pick up and play style. It requires work to enjoy, and time spent learning new skills to glean the true entertainment Turtle Rock was shooting for. As did the Halo sniper rifle, Mario's super jump, and Dig Dug's air pump, you needed to put time in to fully appreciate the mechanics.
    Evolve is excellent, because it's deep. The different combinations of Hunters vs the different Monsters lends the gameplay to many, many variations of experiences.
    After reading a few reviews here, let me address a few concerns.

    #1 Drop day DLC: There are no Pay to Win items, so this is moot. Spare me your empassioned gamer rage. Game making is a business, and Turtle Rock and 2K have every right to deliver options - OPTIONS - to players who want to throw down a few bucks to stand out from the crowd. Until you start a gaming company and spend 100 million+ on developing a new IP (finally!) you have no basis for your rage.
    #2 Controls are slow and clunky: When I first learned to walk, I was pretty slow and clunky too, until I spent time getting my own controls down. The more you level up and get the rhythm of the individual character's movement down, the faster you will traverse the terrain.
    # 3: No story: This is totally false. Look, the focus of this game is gameplay, and has been from day one. What Evolve did was reveal the story through bits and pieces of pre game chatter, hinting at the greater picture. It's like defining a shape through shadows instead of light. What you DON'T see helps define what is there.
    And if you want real back story, some of the Hunter's stories are available on Turtle Rock's forums and they are very well written. This isn't Mass Effect, but it ain't Destiny either.
    #4 Too much running around, not enough fighting: Not enough Mountain Dew! Not enough Cheetos! If you can't understand pacing and balance, I can't help you here. It's a great balance of anticipation and manic, emersive, totally over the top fighting. When playing with good, thoughtful players, the Monster doesn't have much time to hide...
    #5 It's excessively team oriented: Duh.
    #6 I hate team oriented: Then go find an FPS Deathmatch somewhere and enjoy that cotton candy. You earned it!

    This game isn't for everyone. I like a deep experience, with it's 30 seconds of repeated fun over and over. Evolve does this well, and it's a rock solid start to a new direction. I have great matches over and over, with different experiences depending on my role and character. My personal fav Monster is Wraith, personal fav Hunter is Caira, with Parnell a close second.
    But it took time and effort to get to that level, and no one says you have to do it.
    I still occasionally like Mountain Dew...
    ...but man, wine is so much better.    … Expand
  28. steveyd023
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Great game but lack of content. You can only unlock one skin? but they released $120 worth of DLC skins day 1? Thats messed up. What happened to being about to work towards something. Besides The sketchy DLC and business plan, This is a great game fun mechanics and teamwork gameplay.
  29. wookietim
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    It's a good game, delivering truly intense action. However, it loses a couple points for it's dreadfully slow process for joining a match - it takes forever and tends to dull some of the excitement one can feel.
  30. Viper8787
    Feb 14, 2015
    8
    A very fun game with great graphics make for a good experience. Many different game modes that can keep you interested in it. Playing as the monster and the hunters can be fun if you get the right group of people. It can get frustrating sometimes when people are not cooperating or working together. And can sometimes get boring if the game has been going on for a long time. All in all a funA very fun game with great graphics make for a good experience. Many different game modes that can keep you interested in it. Playing as the monster and the hunters can be fun if you get the right group of people. It can get frustrating sometimes when people are not cooperating or working together. And can sometimes get boring if the game has been going on for a long time. All in all a fun gaming experience.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. AusGamers
    Apr 8, 2015
    75
    Evolve deserves its time in consumer hands and is a game that should not be so easily forgotten, but it does need some work to regain momentum.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 28, 2015
    70
    Evolve is a a Kraken [sorry] game when it all comes together. But most matches won't have the perfect setup - and it's not always worth sitting through them to get to the good ones. [Apr 2015, p.73]
  3. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    60
    What could have been an underground smash as a budget download has been spread thin to justify a AAA price, leading to grave concerns about its glacial progression, value, longevity and DLC strategy. Though still utterly fantastic under optimal conditions, Evolve asks far too much for an inconsistently enjoyable experience.
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