Evasion
- October 8, 2018
- Archiact
Get on Steam"Evasion is a sci-fi VR shooter game, offering both single and multiplayer options. Players can choose from four classes and team up to save a colony from lethal Optera, using Surge Attacks, tactical movement, and teamwork to survive. With destructible environments, Swarm A.I enemy behavior, and free move locomotion, Evasion delivers a thrilling and immersive combat experience."
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a polished presentation, providing an immersive VR experience.
- Co-op gameplay is fun and engaging, making it a great option for playing with friends.
- The combat mechanics are enjoyable, with a variety of classes and abilities that add some depth to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with only a few enemy types and a short campaign that can be completed quickly.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, lacking the depth and progression systems that many players expect.
- Technical issues such as crashes and poor movement mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its fun combat mechanics, solid shooting, and engaging co-op experience, though some players find it a bit shallow and lacking in depth as they progress. While the game offers a variety of hero classes and enjoyable environments, it struggles with replayability and can become challenging, especially in solo play during intense moments. Overall, it combines classic arcade bullet-hell elements with VR, making it appealing for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding movement limitations and the effectiveness of certain mechanics.
“This game was such a fun experience - I loved the gameplay, the combat, and the overall feel from start to finish!”
“Shooting mechanics are solid.”
“Evasion takes the old-school arcade bullet-hell gameplay and puts it into VR with awesome graphics!”
“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 healing through all incoming fire.”
“Gameplay is just a little shallow though.”
“So far, the gameplay never really deepens as you progress in the game.”
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as goofy and formulaic, appealing primarily to those who enjoy sci-fi VR shooters rather than narrative depth. While the campaign offers a medium-length experience with engaging objectives and solid production values, it may not satisfy players seeking a rich storyline. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to enjoyable gameplay, with some reviewers noting its potential for comedic streaming content.
“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.”
“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.”
“The story is fine.”
“Evasion is a sci-fi shooter with a big story campaign and lots of surprises.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their polish and immersive quality, contributing to an engaging VR experience. While many users highlight the beautiful visuals and impressive performance, some note minor issues like lag and roughness in certain areas. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay and aesthetic appeal.
“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!”
“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.”
“The graphics seemed a bit rough as well; with a 1080 Ti on wireless, there was some minor lag at times (might be the wireless, but none of my other games have done this).”
“There are different settings for movement, graphics, audio, etc. It has free locomotion, but it's headset directed only.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received enthusiastic praise, with players highlighting its energetic and engaging quality that enhances the gameplay experience. Many users noted that the soundtrack, inspired by 90s industrial music, significantly elevates the intensity during combat, prompting them to increase the volume to fully enjoy it. Overall, the music is seen as a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music though - omg dev team come on who said you could make the music go this hard!?”
“<3 I actually turned the music up 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, a quality 90s Fear Factory inspired soundtrack, and a pretty wicked leash system (for weakened enemies) is sitting on mixed reviews.”
“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.”
“The music got me pumped up and ready to blow stuff up.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly when played with friends, despite its relatively short duration of around three hours. However, some users feel it lacks the variety and depth found in other titles like Serious Sam, which may limit extended gameplay.
“The game was a tad short; I clocked in about 3 hours, but there is a lot of replayability, especially if you play with friends - enjoy!”
“The game was a tad short; I clocked in about 3 hours, but there is a bunch of replayability, especially if you go in with friends - enjoy!”
“It just doesn't have the replayability and variety in Serious Sam for extended gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent performance, decent graphics, and engaging gameplay mechanics, including free locomotion and a unique leash system for weakened enemies. Despite these strengths, it has received mixed reviews, which may be surprising given its solid optimization and quality audio elements.
“Excellent performance, medium-length storyline (~4 hours), excellent voice acting, audio, and fun gameplay.”
“It's crazy to me that a VR game with solid performance, decent graphics, free locomotion, a quality 90s Fear Factory-inspired soundtrack, and a pretty wicked leash system (for weakened enemies) is sitting on mixed reviews.”
“The optimization is a mess; I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's humor, highlighting its effective voice acting and well-timed comedic moments, which enhance the overall experience. The combination of humor and engaging gameplay elements, such as destructible environments, contributes to a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
“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.”
