Evolution VR
- February 3, 2017
- Magic Tavern
Get on SteamDive into an alien world, and evolve a creature of your design to be the top of the food chain. Precisely guide your creature to attack smaller prey and avoid predators with motion controls. Fully customize your creature’s body parts and abilities, unlocking more as you grow. Explore beautiful and dangerous worlds with larger predators around every corner. Become the most fearsome creature on the …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of the original Spore, with intuitive controls suitable for all ages.
- Players enjoy the simple yet deep gameplay mechanics of upgrading and evolving creatures, with various strategies involved in combat.
- The graphics are cartoony and convey a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Spore universe, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including loading screen hangs and compatibility problems with certain VR headsets.
- Many players feel the game is too short and lacks depth, with limited body part options and repetitive levels that can be completed in under 90 minutes.
- Some users report discomfort from the physical movement required in VR, which can be problematic for those with existing back or neck issues.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its intuitive controls, making it accessible for players of all ages, and features a unique scaling mechanic that enhances the experience. Players who enjoyed the early stages of Spore will find this game particularly appealing, with smooth performance reported on various graphics cards. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging.
“Intuitive controls make the gameplay suitable for most ages.”
“The scaling up mechanic is also pretty cool.”
“No stuttering (on my GTX 970 or my 1080) makes for fun gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as cartoony, effectively capturing the whimsical and playful essence of the game.
“The graphics are cartoony and convey the spore feeling.”
“Graphics are cartoony and convey a spore-like feeling.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth, as players report that it consists of repetitive levels with no narrative progression or conclusion, taking approximately 90 minutes to complete.
“It takes about 90 minutes to finish all the levels, which are all the same, and there's no story or ending.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the music and sound design in the game are noteworthy, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the quality and integration of the audio elements, enhancing immersion and engagement.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth gameplay and no stuttering on both GTX 970 and GTX 1080 graphics cards.
“No stuttering on my GTX 970 or my GTX 1080; fun gameplay.”
