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Evolve

Tactically deep, and bursting with character, Evolve offers a level of nuance rarely found in multiplayer shooters.
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60%Game Brain Score
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60% User Score Based on 93 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 38 reviews

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Evolve is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Turtle Rock Studios and was released on February 10, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Evolve is a sci-fi shooter game that offers both multiplayer and single-player modes. In this 4V1 game, four hunters with unique abilities cooperate to track and defeat a player-controlled monster, or players can choose to be the powerful monster and wreak havoc on the human hunters. Teamwork and strategic planning are essential for survival in this adrenaline-pumping, action-packed game."

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Evolve offers a unique and exhilarating change of pace from traditional military shooters, featuring a brilliant concept that shines with the right players.
  • The game boasts balanced character classes, enjoyable mechanics, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, making for a highly engaging co-op experience.
  • Visually appealing with a complimentary presentation, Evolve's competitive depth and diverse abilities keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
  • The game can be chaotic and frustrating, especially when played with uncooperative or inexperienced teammates, leading to inconsistent experiences.
  • Content-wise, Evolve feels a bit bare bones, with repetitive gameplay and bland level design that may detract from long-term enjoyment.
  • Finding suitable players for a satisfying match can be hit or miss, and the lengthy matchmaking process can hinder the overall experience.
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    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Evolve offers an engaging online cooperative gameplay experience, featuring well-balanced character classes and diverse abilities that keep the action fresh and exciting. Players enjoy the thrill of playing as the monster and appreciate the well-executed evacuation mode, all enhanced by impressive graphics and smooth mechanics that encourage extended play sessions. Overall, the game successfully satisfies competitive urges while standing out from typical shooters.

    • “Evolve is a game that perpetuates and demonstrates the fun of online cooperative gameplay.”
    • “Brilliant balancing of characters, playing as the monster is a blast, evacuation mode is well done, and diverse abilities/weapons keep the gameplay fresh.”
    • “With its balanced class-based, teamwork-oriented gameplay, great graphics, and slick mechanics that keep you playing into the wee hours of the night, Evolve itches that competitive urge and feels a lot more evolved than your standard, run-of-the-mill shooter.”
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    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and contribution to the immersive experience, though some users feel they could be improved. While the visuals enhance the gameplay, issues like matchmaking delays can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “With its balanced class-based, teamwork-oriented gameplay, great graphics, and slick mechanics that keep you playing into the wee hours of the night, the game satisfies that competitive urge and feels a lot more evolved than your standard, run-of-the-mill shooter.”
    • “The visuals leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”
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Evolve is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Evolve is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Evolve was released on February 10, 2015.

Evolve was developed by Turtle Rock Studios.

Evolve has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Evolve is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Evolve Stage 2, Depth of Extinction, Hawken, 7 Days Blood Moons, Fractured Space and others.