Evolution RTS

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Evolution RTS is a multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by Scary le Poo and was released on August 15, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Evolution RTS is a free an Open Source RTS game designed using the Spring Engine. It has been in development for over 5 years and receives updates often. Its gameplay is designed specifically to appeal to gamers of all skill levels. The gameplay is designed around the use of unit groups, and the mixture of your unit group often will determine how successful you are in battle, as opposed to churnin…

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Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Evolution RTS offers a fast-paced and engaging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic RTS games like Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander.
The game is free and has a dedicated community that can provide support and help new players learn the mechanics.
It features a variety of units and strategies, allowing for diverse gameplay and tactical options.

The user interface and lobby system are confusing and poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to get started.
Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, leading to an overall frustrating experience.
There is a lack of tutorials or in-game instructions, which can leave players feeling lost and overwhelmed.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
9%
Gameplay is characterized by its fast pace, diverse unit types, and strategic depth, offering a rewarding experience for players willing to invest time in learning the mechanics. While the game features impressive graphics and a variety of maps, many users find the lack of tutorials and initial complexity challenging for newcomers. Overall, once players grasp the mechanics, the gameplay flows well and is considered enjoyable, especially given its free-to-play model.
- “Fast-paced gameplay, diversity of units, different strategies.”
- “There is a large variety of maps to play on and the gameplay is very versatile, with many unit types and play styles to choose from.”
- “But once you master the game mechanics, gameplay seems to flow very well.”
- “At first, it took me about a half hour to figure out the mechanics of the game.”
- “With no tutorial, this makes game mechanics hard to understand and thus the game is quite unplayable.”
- “Overall, gameplay not included, this is not designed for casual gamers who do not possess pre-obtained knowledge of how game lobbies work.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
47%
24%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful visuals and overall quality for an RTS, especially on lower-end hardware. However, some players criticize the dated art assets and animations, likening them to those from the 80s, and express disappointment in the unit designs. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for the genre, there are calls for improvements and updates.
- “The graphics are really great and yet I am still able to play it on a low-quality laptop.”
- “It's worth a little time especially if you're a fan of retro graphics or RTS in general.”
- “Good graphics and interesting buildings/units can be created, making it daunting to someone new to the RTS genre.”
- “The graphics of the units are kind of sucky, but the whole RTS makes up for it.”
- “The art assets, the graphics, and the animations all feel dated.”
- “It has the worst UI I've ever seen, and the graphics look like they came from the 80s.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. Many players experience problems with the launcher and lobby design, leading to a chaotic and frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability is described as poor, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game.
- “This game is so messed up it freezes my entire computer.”
- “Horrible game, I couldn't even play because it's so buggy.”
- “I would love to play this game but it keeps telling me that it is either not responding or just freezes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as the "best soundtrack ever" and a highlight of the experience, while others criticize it for being generic and poorly suited to the game's genre, likening it to inappropriate dubstep that detracts from the overall atmosphere.
- “Beautiful music too!”
- “Best soundtrack ever.”
- “Not to mention the dynamic soundtrack.”
- “The sounds (when you can hear them over the shitty dubstep soundtrack) are pretty generic, the units explode leaving no wreckage.”
- “At this point in my playthrough, I couldn’t handle another minute of the soundtrack which felt completely out of place in an RTS game, but right at home in a 12-year-old's Call of Duty video.”
- “-bad music”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a campaign or engaging story, which leaves players feeling uninvested and frustrated by the steep learning curve and absence of tutorials.
- “And there's no campaign or story to keep you interested.”
- “Steep learning curve with no instruction or tutorial missions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that effective grinding for energy and metal is crucial, as failing to maintain both resources can severely hinder economic progress, leading to a significant slowdown in gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Energy and metal; if you can't keep both up, your economy will slow down to a grinding halt.”