Project Evolve
- August 14, 2024
- John "Active" Pelayo
Get on SteamEnter the simulation imagination (SI) room as Azula and recover her true strength throughout multiple terrains and challenges. Keep up the advantage by continuously hitting the enemy! Build up the combo counter to reach different levels of rewards! Knock the enemies as if they were a rubber ball! Utilize your entire moveset to send your enemies in your desired direction!
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable and fast-paced gameplay with a variety of powerful abilities, making combat feel like a puzzle.
- The art style and visual effects are appealing, contributing to an overall nice aesthetic.
- Unlocking upgrades for the character can be fun, providing a sense of progression and enhancing gameplay.
- The game suffers from stiff controls and poor movement mechanics, making it difficult to execute basic combos and navigate effectively.
- Certain enemies are overly strong and can lead to frustrating deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks a clear sense of direction and identity, leaving players confused about its intended style and mechanics.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Project Evolve features a 2D speedrunning platformer style combined with platform fighter mechanics and Metroidvania upgrades. While some players appreciate its unique blend, others feel it lacks a clear direction and identity, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience.
“Project Evolve is a 2D speedrunning-focused platformer that incorporates platform fighter mechanics and physics, along with Metroidvania-styled upgrades.”
“The menu select button switches from A to B, allowing seamless navigation between the main menu and mid-gameplay.”
“Gonna be honest, while my review says positive, in reality I'm mixed on it. The most I can say is this game is just alright, and it also lacks a sense of direction and identity in terms of gameplay. I'm mixed on it, to be honest.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is acknowledged to be present, but it appears to lack significant impact or engagement for some players, leading them to prioritize other aspects of the game over the narrative.
“The story certainly exists; then again, I don't care too much about it, so I'll give it a pass.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, with no standout tracks that leave a lasting impression. Players found the short loops and repetitive nature of the music to be irritating, especially during tedious tasks. Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the gaming experience.
“The OST is forgettable; none of the tracks stood out as memorable and they just existed.”
“I had to go through a lot of trial and error, and the short music loops combined with the repetitive tasks to open gates made the experience irritating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, citing repetitive tasks and short music loops that contribute to a tedious experience filled with trial-and-error.
“I had to go through a lot of trial and error; the short music loops and repetitive tasks to unlock gates only made the experience more irritating.”
“The grinding feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became frustrating and unfulfilling.”
