Evolution Planet: Gold Edition
- February 29, 2016
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Reviews
- Cute graphics and enjoyable gameplay that appeals to a wide age range.
- Offers a fun twist on the typical Match 3 genre with unique level objectives and modes.
- Addictive and polished, making it a good time killer for casual gamers.
- Heavy reliance on in-game purchases and gem mechanics can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- Random elements and enemy placements can disrupt strategy, leading to frustration.
- Lacks basic audio and video options, making it feel like a lazy mobile port.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Evolution Planet are described as cute and appealing, suitable for players of all ages, earning a score of 8.5. However, the game is criticized for being a lazy mobile port that lacks essential audio and video options, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Graphic design may be 'young' for some, but I think it's nice to find a game that can be played and enjoyed by any age.”
“Graphics: 8.5”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of strategic elements where enemy creatures can destroy or convert your units, alongside an AI that manages creature placement, creating a dynamic challenge across 84 levels with unique goals. The visuals are praised for their clean integration of 2D gameplay and 3D menus, contributing to an overall gameplay score of 7.
“I respect the devs for their clean mix of 2D for gameplay visuals and 3D menu.”
“Enemy creatures that destroy yours (or in later levels, infect and convert yours), an AI that places creatures on your behalf and slaps down multiple creatures per turn, and 84 levels with their own sets of goals and score targets - all of these interfere with each other or with the core gameplay.”
“Gameplay: 7”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, suggesting that adjustments to gem costs and mechanics could enhance the experience. While some find the game enjoyable enough for occasional play, others feel that the reliance on gems for level completion significantly limits replay value, leading to a recommendation to wait for a sale.
“Something not only playable, but replayable as well.”
“If they adjusted gem costs, made undoing moves free, or drastically reduced the cost of moving units, it could be a 'buy on sale because it's kinda fun' recommendation. As it stands, don't bother; level completion often depends on using gems.”
“The game is not only playable but lacks the elements that make it replayable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there is little incentive to return, making replayability a significant issue.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in Evolution Planet is described as not annoying and fitting for the game, but the overall audio experience is hindered by the lack of basic audio options, making it feel like a lazy mobile port.
“The music in Evolution Planet is forgettable and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“While the graphics are cute, the music feels repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio options are severely limited, and the music doesn't enhance the gameplay at all; it feels more like an afterthought.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that gem gathering levels are non-replayable and that the endless mode offers a slow pace for farming gems.
“The gem gathering levels can't be replayed, and the endless mode is still extremely slow for gem farming.”
“Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of time required to grind for resources is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
