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I have been creating this game since high school and have worked hard through my studies at Charles University in Prague. My aim for this year is to carry over my Ph.D. research about procedurally generated terrains into my game. I aim to capture 150 years of racing in a game. Engine Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to World of Tanks - with each race against 11…

Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
Engine Evolution 2023 screenshot
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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 466 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
monetization24 negative mentions

  • The game offers fun and engaging racing experiences, especially when played with friends.
  • It has a unique progression system similar to War Thunder, allowing players to unlock and upgrade vehicles.
  • For a free-to-play game developed by a single student, it shows great potential and is surprisingly enjoyable.
  • The handling and physics are often criticized as unrealistic and frustrating, making it difficult to control vehicles.
  • Server connection issues and a lack of players can lead to a disappointing multiplayer experience.
  • The presence of intrusive ads and a confusing UI detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as competent and visually appealing, though not groundbreaking, with many reviewers noting that they do not reach AAA standards. While some players find the graphics surprisingly good and impressive, others mention that they are merely average and accompanied by issues in sound and physics. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “Getting an average of around 150fps in random multiplayer races, running an i7-8700 with a GTX 1080 Ti - on 'pretty' graphics preset.”
    • “- surprisingly good graphics.”
    • “It's a very impressive game; I like the graphics and the realism.”
    • “Graphics are mid; the sound is bad, and the handling model and physics are horrible.”
    • “Don't expect AAA graphics or bug-free gameplay.”
    • “Graphics are fine; nothing that made my jaw drop, but I can't expect triple-A type graphics from only one developer.”
  • monetization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions from players. While some appreciate the necessity of ads to support the developers, others criticize the intrusive nature of the ads and the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Many players express a desire for options to remove ads and improve the monetization model to enhance gameplay without compromising performance.

    • “The progression is extremely fast, which kind of removes the point of it even having progression, in my opinion. Plus, there are microtransactions to make it even faster, which is kind of weird, but you gotta make money somehow.”
    • “Looking deeper into the games by the marker, it's a cash grab. They make a 'new' game each year that's just the old game with a different name. I haven't found anywhere stating that items bought with real money carry over to the next. Next year in Q2, they're releasing three games that are this game chopped up based on car/bike (Sidecar Evolution 2024, Motorbike Evolution 2024, and Formula Evolution 2024), but no Engine Evolution 2024. This game is super pay-to-win; you can buy top-tier vehicles for 12€, along with the ability to pay real money for everything from XP to credits. And don't get me started on the ads that cut off parts of the screen.”
    • “As far as I have been able to find, there is no way to remove ads either, and this game has by far the worst example of ads in a video game I have ever seen.”
    • “Currently, I would not recommend this game, but if even just the issue with ads was addressed, I would highly recommend it.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by detailed mechanics that can be enjoyable once players adapt to them, particularly the braking system. However, the game is criticized for lacking high-quality graphics and experiencing bugs, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. While some find it casual and calming, others express significant dissatisfaction with the racing mechanics.

    • “Once you get used to the braking mechanics, it's a very good game.”
    • “The biggest thing I want to mention is the mechanics, which surprised me by how detailed they are.”
    • “Actually enjoyable, casual, calm gameplay.”
    • “But it doesn't affect your personal gameplay that much.”
    • “Don't expect AAA graphics or bug-free gameplay.”
    • “This game blows; the racing mechanics are terrible.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be manageable, with a balance that encourages multiple play sessions without feeling overly tedious. While some grinding is necessary to unlock cars in the tech tree, the rewards are considered fair, and the game avoids the predatory practices seen in similar titles. However, there are suggestions for improving the experience through more varied and engaging content.

    • “Simple progression that isn't too grindy, but it has enough grind to make me want to play multiple sessions.”
    • “Till now, the only game on Steam of its kind. It's a casual arcade game, not too grindy yet not too predatory, and this seems to be a nice mix for now.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Slightly grindy, so to unlock any car in the tech tree you need to actually grind multiple races. This isn't a problem, but it is a very lackluster system since the content isn't much to begin with. Maybe more better maps with elevation changes and some longer maps would be nice.”
    • “For being free, the rewards you get for the races that you win are very fair. It doesn't make the game overly grindy and feel like you're doing the same thing over and over again.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is severely criticized, with players reporting extremely low frame rates, stuttering, and poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3060. Many attribute the issues to the game's handling of numerous animated NPCs, which significantly impacts gameplay fluidity. Overall, the consensus is that the game's performance is unacceptable and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “If you look deep enough in the reviews, you can see where someone wrote a negative review about the game because the ads caused massive performance issues on their laptop. Instead of telling the reviewer to pay for ad-free (or just ignoring the review entirely), the dev turned off ads for that player in particular.”
    • “Feel like most of the performance issues are coming from the hundreds of NPCs around the track that are animated.”
    • “Bad optimization game..even in recommended settings my RTX 3060 got 52-62 fps and stuttering.”
    • “The performance is horrible even though I have a decent CPU and GPU; a solid 80 fps when you're lucky, but looking back drops the fps down to a very crunchy 20-30.”
    • “I feel like most of the performance issues are coming from the hundreds of NPCs around the track that are animated.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the reviews, but players express frustration with the monetization strategy, feeling that the limited rewards for daily missions undermine the experience, particularly for free-to-play users. This dissatisfaction may overshadow any narrative elements present in the game.

    • “The story feels non-existent and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The narrative is poorly developed, leaving players confused and uninterested.”
    • “There is no real connection to the characters or plot, which makes the experience feel hollow.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as hilarious and fun, particularly noting the amusing physics that contribute to the overall comedic experience.

    • “For an arcade, this game is hilarious and fun.”
    • “I can't drive at all; the physics are funny.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting minor glitches and bugs that do not significantly impact gameplay.

    • “Some small glitches and bugs, but not game breaking.”

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