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Evasion

Evasion is a decent FPS for the PSVR, but it needed just a bit more variety to make it fun and engaging. The initial structure of the gameplay is spot-on, but the enemies and level design are just a bit too stale.
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71%Game Brain Score
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71% User Score Based on 51 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

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Evasion is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Archiact and was released on October 8, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Evasion is an intense VR shooter game, designed to immerse players in high intensity co-op multiplayer combat. Experience the next generation in VR locomotion designed for authentic FPS action. Choose a class and then join up to three friends or go on alone in an extinction-level battle for survival.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
  • Fun and polished VR co-op shooter with fluid and satisfying combat mechanics.
  • Impressive production quality including great graphics, voice acting, sound, and destructible environments.
  • Multiple character classes with unique abilities and an engaging campaign that offers a solid 3-4 hour experience.
  • Lacks content variety and depth, including limited weapons, enemy types, and short campaign length, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Only supports 1-2 player co-op with no four-player option, limiting multiplayer accessibility and replayability.
  • Movement and gameplay mechanics can be cumbersome or punishing especially in solo mode, with slow sideways movement and awkward shield use.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its solid shooting mechanics, fun combat, and cooperative features, offering a fast-paced, arcade-style experience with multiple character classes. However, some find it somewhat shallow and lacking depth or variety as the game progresses, with certain mechanics like shielding and movement feeling restrictive. Overall, it’s an enjoyable, accessible shooter best appreciated in co-op mode, though replayability may be limited.

    • “This game was such a fun experience - I loved the gameplay, the combat, and the overall feel from start to finish!”
    • “Story is reasonably engaging, production value equals a typical console title, and the gunplay and core mechanics are fantastic.”
    • “[Tight arcade-like first-person shooting gameplay with very cool mechanics, fantastic variety of character classes, playing cooperatively online is awesome].”
    • “[Fast-paced and frenetic gameplay, tons of comfort and accessibility customization, the co-op experience, depth of character choice and synergy].”
    • “This kind of gameplay works but I never really felt that the shield was any more effective than simply using the left hand to siphon health power-ups and heal through all incoming fire.”
    • “Towards the end of the session, I was left to take on the hordes of mechanical enemies alone due to a network failure. The overwhelming number of bad guys, coupled with being involuntarily abandoned during a boss fight, made it a very tough and unpleasant experience.”
    • “This doesn't mesh well with the mechanic of using your shield to protect yourself, because you can't move fast and use the shield at the same time.”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a medium-length, sci-fi campaign with solid production values and engaging, mission-driven objectives, though it is somewhat clichéd and predictable. While enjoyable and well-voiced, it lacks depth, character growth, and content variety, leading to repetitive gameplay with limited checkpoints. Overall, the story serves best as a backdrop for fun gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.

    • “Excellent performance, medium length storyline (~4 hours), excellent voice acting, audio, and fun gameplay.”
    • “Story is reasonably engaging, production value equals a typical console title, and the gunplay and core mechanics are fantastic.”
    • “The campaign stayed interesting with the story-driven objectives constantly changing and presenting new challenges.”
    • “And sure the story is goofy and by-the-numbers, but if you're playing sci-fi VR shooters (that aren't Half-Life: Alyx) for the story then you're going to have a bad time.”
    • “[Only has 9 campaign missions and a survival mode with no leaderboards, could use more to break up the action, no character growth / limited options].”
    • “The game should have at least 4 or 5 checkpoints per mission.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for being polished, immersive, and visually appealing, enhancing the VR experience with impressive visuals and smooth performance. However, some users noted occasional minor lag and found the color palette somewhat dull or less engaging compared to similar titles. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to gameplay but are occasionally overshadowed by performance or aesthetic preferences.

    • “Graphics are polished which provides an immersive VR escape.”
    • “The bright, polished graphics of 'Evasion' immediately appealed, as did the co-op campaign, frantic gunplay, and very low price point.”
    • “Evasion takes the old-school arcade bullet-hell gameplay and puts it into VR with awesome graphics!”
    • “The graphics seemed a bit rough as well, with a 1080ti on wireless there was some minor lag at times (might be the wireless, but none of my other games have done this).”
    • “Brown and gray aesthetic is boring, can get pretty tough and overwhelming for solo players.”
    • “Graphics can be configured to your liking, but it has 3 ways of locomotion including teleporting.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its intensity and energy, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly. Players particularly enjoy the 90s Fear Factory-inspired soundtrack, which boosts excitement during fights and keeps them engaged. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that elevates the game's impact.

    • “The music though - omg dev team come on who said you could make the music go this hard!?”
    • “I actually turned the music up like 20% higher than the rest of the volume because once that fight music kicks in, the gameplay really takes off and shines in my opinion.”
    • “Crazy to me that a VR game with solid performance, decent graphics, free locomotion, quality 90s Fear Factory inspired soundtrack, and a pretty wicked leash system (for weakened enemies) is sitting on mixed reviews.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers decent replayability, particularly when played with friends, despite its relatively short length of around three hours. However, it lacks the extensive replay variety found in titles like Serious Sam.

    • “The game was a tad short, I played about 3 hours, but there is a lot of replayability, especially if you play with friends - enjoy!”
    • “It just doesn't have the replayability and variety in Serious Sam for extended gameplay.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers excellent optimization with solid performance and smooth free locomotion, complemented by decent graphics and immersive audio. Despite its strong technical execution, user reception remains mixed.

    • “Excellent performance, medium length storyline (~4 hours), excellent voice acting, audio, and fun gameplay.”
    • “Crazy to me that a VR game with solid performance, decent graphics, free locomotion, quality 90s Fear Factory-inspired soundtrack, and a pretty wicked leash system (for weakened enemies) is sitting on mixed reviews.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is well-executed, featuring well-timed jokes complemented by excellent voice acting. It effectively enhances the overall enjoyment alongside engaging gameplay elements.

    • “The voice acting and the humor were great.”
    • “Top it all off with good voice acting, well-timed humor, and great physics with destructible environments.”
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Evasion is a shooter game.

Evasion is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

Evasion was released on October 8, 2018.

Evasion was developed by Archiact.

Evasion has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Evasion is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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