Evolve’s combat and cooperative play immediately evokes thoughts of Turtle Rock’s Left4Dead but the asymmetrical multiplayer along with the atmosphere of the game separate the two titles.
It’s rare for a big multiplayer game like Evolve to feel so considered and intelligent. Everything – skills, mechanics, and design choices – seem to interlock in a way that’s both natural and purposeful. That it’s so mechanically rich and still conveys the raw energy and fun of duking it out with huge monsters and action-figure-esque hunters is a real design feat. Its progression system stifles it a bit early on, but regardless, Evolve is a deeply rewarding multiplayer experience that packs both brains and brawn.
IGN A refreshingly asymmetrical FPS with terrific competitive depth, but the thrill of the hunt eventually begins to wane.