Evolution Board Game

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Evolution Board Game is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by North Star Digital Studios and was released on February 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Evolution Board Game" is a digital adaptation of the tabletop strategy game. Players adapt their species to survive and thrive in a dynamic ecosystem, competing for food and water while evolving traits to outcompete others. With stunning visuals and deep strategic gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of board games and ecology alike.

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gameplay34 positive mentions

stability48 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic adaptation of the board game, capturing its essence and strategy.
The graphics and artwork are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a good mix of challenge and fun, making it engaging for both casual and strategic players.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, especially during multiplayer matches.
There is a significant paywall, limiting access to many features and content unless players purchase the full game.
The app can be resource-intensive, draining battery life quickly and causing devices to overheat.

gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its intuitive mechanics, engaging strategy, and beautiful graphics, making it accessible for both new and experienced players. However, many users express frustration with performance issues, such as freezing and slow load times, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a unique blend of educational concepts and fun mechanics, some players feel that the content is limited and expansions may not provide enough value.
- “I like how it makes you think in terms of natural selection and how it implements the concept into gameplay and strategy.”
- “The app is great, the artwork is gorgeous, the game mechanics run smoothly and it is easy to pick up and play even if you have never played the game before.”
- “The campaign does an excellent job of introducing new strategy mechanics gradually, and you can experience the full depth of the game before deciding if you want to pay for hard mode.”
- “So close... but then I realized I had already experienced all of the gameplay to be had... I wish there was more to the game, more evolutions... if you buy the full version, the only things you get are new AIs and more online play... not worth it.”
- “The actual gameplay graphics are no better than most other top-down and board games I have tried on Android, yet it freezes for many seconds at a time then runs fairly well for some seconds then freezes for several seconds again.”
- “Don't waste your time installing this good-for-nothing game, better go and travel in real nature... seriously not at all worth it... it's plain boring and nothing strategic about it... even gameplay controls are not working properly.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and artistic quality, with many users highlighting the gorgeous artwork and smooth gameplay. However, several players report performance issues, such as lag and high battery consumption, even on lower settings, suggesting that the graphics may be overly demanding for some devices. Overall, while the visuals are a strong point, they can detract from the experience due to technical limitations.
- “The app is great, the artwork is gorgeous, the game mechanics run smooth and it is easy to pick up and play even if you never played the game before.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the bonus sketches of the creatures you create are lovely.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music, great game idea!”
- “The dev recommends turning down the graphics; I'm using a flagship phone!”
- “Even on low graphics settings, it heats up your phone and sucks battery like crazy.”
- “Graphics are tearing and the screen flashes randomly.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during multiplayer sessions. Many players have experienced bugs that disrupt gameplay, including issues with loading screens and disconnections. While some users note improvements over time and express confidence in the developers' ability to address these issues, the overall consensus is that the game remains quite buggy, especially at launch.
- “I've played several games against the AI and no glitches so far.”
- “The app runs great and looks just as good.”
- “After some hiatus, I started playing it again and it's buggy as hell now.”
- “The newest update in June 2021 has introduced a lot of bugs and almost every multiplayer game now freezes in the first round and will not continue until 1 or 2 players quit.”
- “Fun game when it works, but it's super buggy and lately it freezes and won't let you play 9 times out of 10.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the availability of free content, while others criticize the unclear distinction between the free demo and the paid full version. Many users express a desire for a more transparent pricing structure and suggest that incorporating ads could enhance player engagement and support the game's growth. Overall, while some players find the in-app purchases reasonable, others feel misled by the game's description regarding its free-to-play status.
- “No ads & you get the basic features for free.”
- “Fun board game with absolutely no ads!”
- “Requires payment for a lot of the game, but plenty of free content with no ads.”
- “The way that buying the full game is set up (through in-app purchase) prevents the game from being shared in the family library in the Play Store.”
- “Read 'evolution is a free game with no in-app purchases.' and got excited then all of a sudden get hit with a £5.99 one-off purchase for the full campaign and unlimited multiplayer. This, to me, is a con; you can't say it's a free game then charge £5.99.”
- “I didn't pay for an app just to be harassed by ads.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment in its performance and battery efficiency. While some praise the smooth gameplay and aesthetic quality, others highlight significant performance issues that detract from the experience, indicating a strong need for future updates and optimizations.
- “Hopefully there is some room in the future for updates and performance upgrades.”
- “I'll keep checking to see if things have been fixed and optimized and edit my review accordingly!”
- “The game runs smoothly and the artwork is astounding.”
- “Not 5 stars because I think the performance is a letdown.”
- “Performance is poor and consequently battery life suffers.”
- “Great game, poor app for performance issues and ease of gameplay.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as having a long and significant free campaign mode, which is enjoyable for learning, but many users note a lack of depth in the narrative itself. While the tutorial is seen as easy, the transition to more challenging quests can be frustrating, and some players express disappointment over encountering a paywall shortly into the campaign. Overall, the story is considered a mixed bag, with potential that is hindered by technical issues and monetization strategies.
- “Fun game, good story mode for learning.”
- “This is one of my favorite board games, and this app makes it so easy to understand. I can play all by myself, and the quest line is just challenging enough!”
- “No story.”
- “Free game that pops up a pay now to unlock the whole story... lame.”
- “Long and significantly free story/campaign mode.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its extensive trait combinations and engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable even in single-player mode. Players appreciate the strategic depth and variety, which contribute to its addictive nature. However, some users note that replayability can be minimal for certain aspects, suggesting a mixed experience depending on play style.
- “The game has great replayability even if you don't play multiplayer; the sketch system is really fun too with the amount of possible species you can create.”
- “Evolution is a solid game that can be very challenging strategically when you reach upper player levels, and the game is very replayable since there is a seemingly endless combination of traits and species.”
- “With so many trait combinations, this game is very replayable and addictive!”
- “Replayability is minimal.”
- “Easy rules with a quick start, but a lot of depth and replayability.”
- “Replay value is high even with the free version.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy and fitting without being intrusive. Reviewers appreciate the combination of beautiful graphics and a solid soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “The art is beautiful, the music is catchy without being annoying, and the game behind it all is simple yet deep.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music, great game idea!”
- “The soundtrack is just okay.”
- “I can still hear the music and sounds, but they don't enhance the experience.”
- “While the art is beautiful, the music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when attempting to unlock additional species without the benefit of multiplayer support.
- “Especially when there is no multiplayer, unlocking more species is tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often frustrating, making progress feel more like a chore than a reward.”
- “Repetitive tasks for minimal rewards make the grinding experience feel monotonous and unfulfilling.”

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Evolution Board Game is a casual strategy game.

Evolution Board Game is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Evolution Board Game was released on February 12, 2019.

Evolution Board Game was developed by North Star Digital Studios.

Evolution Board Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Evolution Board Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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