Evolution Board Game
- February 12, 2019
- North Star Digital Studios
- 50h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"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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Reviews
- Excellent adaptation of the board game with beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay.
- Highly replayable with a variety of strategies and a good balance between luck and skill.
- Fun for both casual and strategic players, with enjoyable multiplayer and AI challenges.
- Frequent technical issues, including crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
- Multiplayer experience suffers from connection problems and a lack of available players.
- Some players feel the game relies too heavily on RNG, making it frustrating at times.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its depth, strategic mechanics, and the transition from board game to digital format. While some find it less engaging compared to similar titles, it offers a unique and addictive experience, especially in multiplayer mode. However, there are calls for updates to enhance features and mechanics, particularly regarding card unlocks and additional gameplay layers.
“Highly addictive, solid gameplay.”
“Great purchase, not only is the gameplay fun and constantly changing, it allows for multiplayer and you don’t have to set up or clean up board game pieces!”
“The gameplay itself is everything that a fan of the board game would like (without the expansions).”
“Avoid this game unless they update it to have the new cards unlockable via the campaign or similar mechanics.”
“It's not as good as the digital Wingspan, for instance, but that one is pretty close to perfection though.”
“Once you cover all tactics and mechanics, go straight to multiplayer.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and laggy menus that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience game-breaking bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to frustration and the need for restarts. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
“Game crashes/freezes just minutes into the game... can't recommend it in the current state.”
“Freezes, buggy, over half the games have game-breaking freezes or crashes.”
“The game constantly freezes, it's glitchy, and it takes forever to find someone to play with.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and colorful artwork, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the creative designs and attention to detail, noting that the visuals effectively capture the spirit of the original board game. While some mention that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they fit well within the game's context and contribute to an intuitive user experience.
“On top of all that, you have beautiful artwork!”
“Graphic is stunning, I love the sketch after the level up; artists must be very creative to come up with those drawings.”
“I really can't tell much difference between the graphics settings.”
“The attention to detail with the graphics and animation really bring the gameplay to life.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game boasts excellent replayability, with players noting that each session feels unique due to variable elements like cards and climate changes. The inclusion of a campaign, diverse AI, and weekly challenges further enhances its longevity, making it enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned players alike. Overall, it is considered highly replayable and engaging, offering great value for its price.
“Highly replayable and hard to put down.”
“High replayability as every game is different due to the given cards and changing climate.”
“The art is also amazing, and the inclusion of a nice campaign, different AI, and weekly challenges makes the game infinitely replayable!”
“The game is easy to learn but hard to master, but still really replayable.”
“Highly replayable for the price; even the single-player mode is fun for a beginner.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing strong dislike for the presence of microtransactions. While some players acknowledge that these transactions are optional and do not impact competitiveness or enjoyment, others feel that their introduction has negatively affected their overall experience.
“I see some negative reviews complaining about microtransactions, but these are entirely optional and not necessary to be competitive or for the game to be fun.”
“Really enjoyed it, but now they've introduced microtransactions.”
“0/10, I hate microtransactions and I can't enjoy this game because of them.”
“Hate microtransactions, although it's one of my favorites, so it's a no-go for me anymore.”
“Aaaand they introduced microtransactions.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its pleasant and relaxing qualities, effectively capturing the style of the original board game. Players appreciate the shorter match durations and less frantic gameplay, which contribute to a more enjoyable experience compared to similar titles. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing its appeal.
“Very pleasant atmosphere and UI.”
“Really good port of the board game in terms of style and atmosphere.”
“It worked out though, and I think overall it is very well done and fits the atmosphere of the board game well.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and natural ambiance, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the satisfying sound effects and the option to turn off the music independently, although many find the music enjoyable as well.
“The ambiance is great, relaxing, natural with nice music.”
“Love the music too.”
“Satisfying sound effects; glad I can turn the music off without turning them off (though the music is good too).”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and fun. However, some users suggest that additional elements, such as the ability to eat from watering holes and hunt prey, could enhance the narrative experience.
