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Evolve – reviews and rating

Evolve has an average rating of 81% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on February 21, 2015 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 52%.

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What critics praise
„At long last, the final game is here, and remains true to what we've seen before; Evolve is a concentrated and highly replayable experience, if you can accept the limitations of its unique format.“
8,5/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„Much like Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, Evolve likely serves as a good proof of concept for what will probably be a superior sequel.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 21, 2015
Platforms
PS4
Genres
ShooterAction
Developer
Turtle Rock Studios
Publisher
2K Games
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
4

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FAQ

What is the rating of Evolve?

Evolve has an average rating of 81% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was Evolve released?

Evolve was released on February 21, 2015.

What platforms is Evolve available on?

Evolve is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Evolve?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Evolve.

Is Evolve worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 81%, Evolve is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Evolve?

Games similar to Evolve are for example Back 4 Blood, Hand of Fate, Lego City Undercover, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #253 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 65 % of games
  • #14 of 31 games released in 2015 on PS4 better than 57 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language4 reviews 81%
  • Foreign critics15 reviews 78%
  • Players (RAWG)123 votes 52%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 3 %
  • Recommended 17 %
  • Meh 49 %
  • Skip 31 %

123 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 13, 2015
Much like Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, Evolve likely serves as a good proof of concept for what will probably be a superior sequel. Turtle Rock’s unique title has enough novelty to capture player interest for the next few weeks, but it is not a Left 4 Dead level game that will keep everyone engaged for years on end. You’ll be in awe of its peaks and frustrated by its valleys. For a brief moment,...
8,5/10
Game Informer Feb 11, 2015
At long last, the final game is here, and remains true to what we've seen before; Evolve is a concentrated and highly replayable experience, if you can accept the limitations of its unique format.
8,5/10
Game Informer Feb 11, 2015
At long last, the final game is here, and remains true to what we've seen before; Evolve is a concentrated and highly replayable experience, if you can accept the limitations of its unique format.

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