Evolve Review - Is it Worth a Buy?
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- Evolve Review, it is Worthabuy?
In a savage world of man vs nature, are you the hunter or the hunted? Turtle Rock Studios bring you Evolve, the next-generation of multiplayer shooters where four hunters face-off against a single, player-controlled monster. Stalk your prey, execute your attack and prove you are the apex predator in adrenaline-pumping 4V1 matches.
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Good concept badly executed by Greed.
It should have had on launch:
10 different maps
5 different monsters
8 different class characters
10 different game modes
A 5 hour campaign
Then for £34.99 it would have been Worth a Buy.
first time I have watched your channel. I am glad I did.
1st you got a new sub
2nd I agree completely with your review
3rd I agree with your stance and opinion of what the gaming industry is and worse, what it will become if this game does well
4th I have already boycotted several companies and 2k is the latest because of this game and I am glad to see you are doing the same.
thank you mac i wont buy it great job
Mack: It's sad when a game such as Evolve feels like a total conversion mod rather then a fully developed and well balanced release. Why should I pay more then $60 just so I can have, in my mind, a complete game? The game is worth $20 in my mind. It is a shell, as you mentioned. The gaming community is growing tired of bread crumb, DLC driven, stripped down, under-developed releases by major companies.
Well you're pretty much the only reviewer to trust, thanks for your work mate!
Mack, you said you met Take2 Interactive in Oxford. Why was that?
I was sooo excited about Evolve. Then the jaded, cynical, realistic gamer in me remembered: This is the decade of crap. Early-access. Shamelessly overpriced DLC. Online-only. Eternal Beta phases. Kevin Spacey in an Exo-suit.
Whether Evolve is fun or not, f*** them for making those ridiculously overpriced DLCs. No integrity - just greed. Developers have always held back content to put in expansion packs, and it was greedy and scummy when they did that, but at least you usually got a decent amount in an expansion pack. Bring back the days of boxes and expansion packs, I say!
Thanks for taking this bullet for us, Mack.
Usman Aslam And Hunters...err so tell me what else is there in this game apart from Skins, Monsters and Hunters considering the weapons are the hunters and monsters.
Usman Aslam Okay, just a monster and a few characters, some skins here and there? You know theres honestly nothing wrong with developers making DLC for paying customers, what is the problem is that the DLC IS THERE ON DAY FUCKING ONE...when did these developers have time to make said DLC, hmm? Oh yeah, while they were making the actual game. If they made DLC a year or six months after release me and mac wouldn't be so fucking angry (well mac would still be pretty angry, the game has little to offer after the first few hours). You don't seem to get it, your attitude of "stop complaining for stupid DLCS..." is why companies think they can get away with cutting off pieces of game content and selling 'em as DLC, because today no one will stop them, the gaming industry been going down the shitter for some time, but the bigger problem is that all these "gamers" are all so happy with this process, they love and don't care that the developers are laughing in their faces when they buy game content remade as DLC.
Abbandoneer Agree, also the fact that the base game is so empty and barren of maps, characters and game modes yet we have a store full of DLC's, New Monsters, new Hunters...honestly if people can't see that they just sliced up the game and are selling it off bit by bit they are so gullible.
Worth A Buy
Its marketing, and the fact that the newer generation have been indoctrinated to think this is what games are. The newer generation won't see a problem in this corrupt scheme, because they're growing up in a world where alot of big games are like that, they think thats how games are supposed to be played. Its even sadder when you see an adult not understand this glaring flaw.
Abbandoneer Yeah so true.
Right guys are we ready to move on to the next game, I think all things considered this one went well lol
Do you ring your bell in the other videos? Holy shit that was hilarious when you flipped out and rang it like a maniac. At least I found it insanely funny. Enough to subscribe.
Ola Nordmann
check the Dying Light review.
That thing was never the same again.
didnt you do this one before?
Tripnotik25 dying light is way better then this game!
I may have heard you wrong. Did you say 19.99 or 90.99?
I'm American so that's why I'm having trouble understanding you, no offense.
Good to see more people burning down this overhyped, ridiculously overpriced pos. Job well done Mack.
Come on man, that is a bit harsh, it does have a 5 mission campaign that I completed in 42 minutes LOL
Worth A Buy Oh my good god. I thought you had just got bored of the game after 40 minutes. I didn't realize you actually FINISHED the damn thing in 40 minutes! Thanks, Mack. Add me to the list of people who won't be buying the game solely based on your review.
batwimp Ok look im not saying that its a bad idea or anything but (I say this loving mack's work) to base your purchase off one reviewer or worth a buyer(?) is a bit ignorant. I always watch macks reviews but I also watch a lot of other peoples because sometime bias and personal taste drifts in. I would be surprised and disappointed if mack didnt agree that forming your ideals and opinions off a broad range of sources is a bad idea.
Master Luis Wow bit of aggression there buddy. Im just saying that by basing your opinion and decision to buy a game or not on one reviewer is a bit ignorant (due to a lack of information and knowledge) and short sighted because mack (believe or not) may not be always right. I just wish that consumers would read multiple reviews before making a decision otherwise they will damage the industry more times then not.
***** Ok ok. Sorry for the aggressive response, but everyone is entitled to what ever opinion they wish to take. Just because you think they chose the first opinion they read makes them ignorant. It's an opinin not fact. They saw the gameplay they get to choose wether to buy it or not. If the game is good it will sell. If its bad it will not. Simple facts. Its also a matter of marketing and word of mouth. You really think the majority of consumers base their purchases on what cunts say online? It all about whats new and what is "socially" acceptable, it was always about what everyone is playing. The "now".
I totally agree with you Mack.
I'm just about to hit 40 and have been playing games since old enough to press a button.
I have watched the gaming industry get worse and worse over the years.
When direct to drive and steam etc. first came to light games were very cheap because, no retail cut or boxing blah blah was the marketing these companies used.
Now they charge even more money then before with no box's or manual's the size of books.
In this day and age I suppose we can all live without the clutter of box's but I miss having a big manual to read through at your leisure and the clear effort that had gone into AAA titles back then.
Now they actually remove content or in some cases just encrypt it so they can charge for dlc.
When dlc first came out the gaming companies thought we wouldn't go for it so they made sure the content of a dlc pack was very good but as the years have gone by, they now know they can get away with lax dlc packs and that's all they do.
*Evolve* has to be one of the worst examples of this I have seen to date.
I feel the mobile gaming market and it's way of making money has a lot to do with this as big companies are learning they can do the same shit but instead of charging 1.99 for a game and adding paywalls they hit you for a full price game and then add the dlc on top of that.
Pre-purchase, Early access, Day one release expensive dlc or dlc seasonal passes before any dlc has actually been shown are all things that have become the bane of modern day gaming, oh and the releasing of a new version of the same game every year (Madden, NHL, Fifa, Football manager) and changing a few things to claim it is worth full price again.
The problem is unless we all stand together as a united gaming world this shit will continue and will just get worse.
I love your channel but your own subscribers have helped companies get away with shit games by gifting them to you so they can get a laugh out of you ripping them apart.
That's all well and good and I too laugh but the truth is, it is another sale for a shitty game company (I'm talking about all the simulator shit).
And in this video you state that you will boycott 2K games from now on which is admirable but will only work if you ask your followers not to gift you games from companies you are boycotting too.
Both cases above will also mean you will not be able to do worth a buys or mackscorner videos for these games (unless the companies you are boycotting actually give you review copies which is unlikely if you are boycotting them) and so I'm not sure how boycotting any company could work.
Otherwise we the consumer and your subscribers will miss out on your no holds bared, no bullshit opinions and I for one would hate that.
I personally have found myself buying more indie games then ever and getting a lot more time and fun for my euro with those purchases then most AAA games.
The vast majority of AAA games I would have bought if younger (no patience and believing the hype) that I did not buy I have seen did not live up to expectation, based on the few reviewers I trust and my own personal insight and I am so glad I didn't purchase them.
The truth is this discussion could go on and on but I have already written more then most will probably read and even less will care about :D
I will finish by saying that I rarely (never say never) purchase a AAA game anymore without doing a lot of research into it first and that means I can't have it on release day and I may miss out on pre-purchase content but I have seen it proven over the last few years of AAA games that it saves me a lot of money and disappointment in the end.
I see your point and you are not the first to bring this to my attention, if I refuse to review the game that will do more harm than good as people won't get a pure opinion of a games value which is what I do for them. I could have been hinting at something else when I said I was boycotting the games from 2k and TR ;)
Arkeli5 Mate, my gaming history is very similar and I agree with you. It seems that when a creative industry gets a certain size, big business descends upon it and you end up with the lion's share of the market getting saturated with mass produced, recycled, over-hyped crap. It happened to music, it happened to movies and now it's the turn of gaming. At least the occasional gem comes along, and indies produce a lot of interesting stuff around the edges.
M1st3rB3nn
Thank you to yourself and Mack for replying and to anyone who read and gave a thumbs up.
I'm glad others out there feel the same way.
And I agree with you in regards to the big business side of things.
Luckily we do get those rare gems and some top notch indie stuff.
All the best :D
Arkeli5
You're not alone buddy :) A lot of people feel that way.. A fakking lot
If he reviews it and 100 people don't buy it that's still 99 lost copies to the greedy bastards.
I'm sorry, but i'm pretty sure a review is supposed to be impartial and unbiased based on whats there. now other vids you've done i like, but this one i feel you've just jumped on the shit train and thrown poop everywhere.
I've played this myself, and i feel your portraying it really negatively. Ok, fair enough if you don't like the game, thats fine and would be expected to have a bit of bias nature, but this is just shit. If it's not your sort of game fine, but don't go saying everything is shit then because people who might enjoy it woud then be put off thinking its worse then it is.
Well i've said my piece, and fully expecting people to throw a hissy fit. Have a nice day folks :)
I have played L4D 138 hours and L4D2 78 hrs I love this type of game and I said this game is fun, but it just gets boring too fast and hardly has any content, hardly any maps, game modes and it's a AAA £34.99 game what do you expect me to say?
ok, fair enough, i can see more where you come from, but still feels like your selling it short based on your own opinion too much. for arguement sake, if you said at the start "i think it's crap, and heres why" but then said its good points, possibly in seperate halves of video or something it wouldnt be bad as your giving both sides, but everything you were saying was just bad, bad, bad and felt like you were being biased too much.
Again, just my opinion so take it as you will, not trying to be a dick but felt it needed be said.
TakanaKyoshi These are not reviews. These are "Worth a Buy" opinions. He's giving us his opinion you don't need to accept it and he won't change it because you don't agree. There are times when I don't agree with what Mack has to say about certain games but I understand that is what he thinks, likes or dislikes based on his own mind. For what it's worth Mack gave a very measured critique of this game (considering some past WABs) and even stated it is a fun game to play for an hour or so before moving on to something more meaty. The bits you seem to be getting upset about are the bits where he is flying off the handle at the cynical way the producers of this game are treating their consumers. That is his style and personality dude. Take it all with a pinch of salt it is drama, it is exaggeration for comedic effect, if you take that out of the presentation you've just got some dry critique and opinion (although to be honest I feel exactly the same about this cashgrab, exploitation bullshit being exhibited by countless so-called gaming companies). What is this bias thing you are talking about? Everyone's opinion is biased if you don't understand that then I can't help you. This guy is giving you his gut feelings and real emotion you can not ever say that is wrong or "Bad bad bad" etc. etc. it's his truth and you can take it or leave it. You can't tell someone how to feel or think about a particular game and as for how they do their You Tube videos well there's a lot of 'shite' out there and you had better get started because there's a whole heck of a lot worse than this.
reason i was treating it as a review is because title says "Evolve Review". If it was meant as just his opinion, then fair enough he can say whatever he wants, props to him for being honest.
Was just making a point from a review aspect (form title) he wasnt being just and giving both sides of it, the "bad, bad, bad" thing was meant to emphasis he was being biased, sorry i've been bad at explaingn things for years.
If it was meant as just his opinions, then sorry for not understanding, but the title is a bit misleading then, and maybe change that by removing "review" possibly?
TakanaKyoshi He literally says in the video that it isn't a review, he's just saying if he thinks the game is worth buying or not. And at full price, it's not.
I love when he rages and rings the bell it's the funniest thing I ever seen a reviewer do
You're not allowed to boycott crappy games Mack!
You're required to run through this drivel so that I don't have to ;)
So many people streaming this game, uploading to youtube etc, I was starting to wonder if it was actually a reasonable game. So thanks for setting me straight.
Yeah I know and I will continue to weed them out but I am allowed to fantasise about boycotting them if I did not have a YT channel :)
Why doesn't this guy have more subs? he deserves it with his honest reviews.
Evolve had so much potential. A shame.
You know what, i never bothered talking to any gamer youtuber. why? well, cause most of them are puffed up cowards that are afraid to talk openly as you did about a such a hipocryte game as evolve, and care only about being famous and earn money by milking this decadent industry of gaming. With the dawn of new technology in computing and informatic, 4x, sandboxes and RTS can now have a godamned potential strutcturally wise, and what happens? big devs make shitty games coated with sugar and pew pew flashing lights. I too have grown weary of seeing so many things that look something great, but actually are nothing... they just have the look for sales and petty reviewing's sake. I do hope you get to read it, and sorry if it sounded odd, i am not and english speaker native.
More than (just precious stones) earning my sub. you did earn my respect with this review
+arthur targa Don't worry I read everything, cheers :)
You know what I noticed. Every game that comes out with a lot of e3 awards end up sucking
AC unity
Destiny
Titan fall
Watch dogs
Now evolve
You mean AC UNplayabilITY?
CroboWisp it's not broken anymore but the story kinda ruined it for me
I use to like turtle rock because they had a hand in Left 4 dead, a awesome game which gave me many years of fun, sequel game included. But now....
In any-case the problem with evolve is its design, its fundamental flaw. The developers made this game thinking that every multiplayer match is a boss fight, except a player controls the boss. This is actually great innovation and an awesome idea but the problem is that it can get old really quick (especially with only 3 monsters/bosses), turtle rock either didn't realize this problem and made the game with poor design choices they can't go back on, which in truth they did realize this problem and so they decided that they were gonna market it really well, polish up the gameplay so it looks cooler than it really is, and milk it for its worth. Instead of actually, trying to be innovative with this flaw and coming up with a good solution for it.
That sounds about right. Spending money on flashy marketing seems to be better for sales these days than spending money on actually making the game.
Wow, that was really well-worded. Agreed. I didn't buy this and now I'm happy I didn't.
IAmKnownAsBigT Thank you!
Bless you sir, you are a pioneer of our time. and i say that without a single shred of sarcasm.
Yogscast plugging this game, so it'll sell like hotshits..i mean hotcakes.
***** So true and so sad.
*****
Don't they usually disclose paid promotions? I mean, I never actually watched anything made by yogscast except that dota 2 beta song, but I thought it's common practice now to tell people when you get cash from devs for checking out their stuff.
zerg0s They don't necessarily have to receive money for it.
The problem with lots of reviewers and lets-players who've grown big is that there will be a certain incentive to stay on the good side of developers and publishers. Not because they pay money but for little favours and stuff like that. Like getting games a bit early to try out. Or to be able to score interviews with certain people. Get some exclusive footage, be invited to future events etc.
That isn't given out to people who slam the newly released AAA title in the bin publicly and loudly in reviews or on youtube.
Besides, yogscast earn their living from making videos about games. If a game is hyped, they know they will get more viewers if they make videos of that particular game. So they feed into that hype because it benefits their bottom line.
GamingDemonGirl Exactly right, this happens all the time, I can't wait for them to approach me with their bag of treats if I say good stuff about their game...I will no doubt need a new bell after the video I make for them.
Andreazor Are you mad?
I'm so glad i found this Channel, you've saved me so much money its insane.
I am subscribed to your channel, good sir, because you're honest and in-your-face opinion which I appreciate. This video is music to my ears. Don't let anyone discourage you from speaking your opinion and your frustration, you speak for all of us. Keep it up, man. You're awesome!
Please keep the bell ding ding!! and the "lets read lets read bit" on the vids this is AMAZING!
Well done on all reviews i've played so many pc games in my time too - and this is great.
Very honest :)
Keep up the great work.
CP.
13:17 quote: "I know my channel isn't the best"... I completely, humbly but strongly DISAGREE! You are right at the top... you are honest and i have the feeling that you will not change your behavior in the future even if you will get a lot more subscribers (and i am sure you will)...
Love these reviews
Dear god, that's worrying since 2K still have hold of Bioshock as an IP :/
Borderlands is still 2K isn't it?
It is I believe but I couldn't really comment on Borderlands sadly.
Don't know why, but I find myself _dreaming_ of a Bioshock game, done Telltale-style.
It'll _never_ happen, but it's nice to dream :)
Well considering the last Bioshock was terrible I don't think you should worry about it going further downhill.
MythicM No, it wasn't.
The gameplay was actually *_smoother_* than the first Bioshock, which was a console shooter & a horrible PC port (even by 2008 standards). _Convenient_ how fanboys forget that.
i think it's hilarious how Turtle Rock threw the console version of this up on Amazon Prime Day sale couple weeks ago just before going free to play. Get as much money as they can.
8:18 I just about lost my shit at this part! XD I'm dying laughing!!!! Someone call 911!!!
I love your channel Mack, so glad I found you. Keep up the good work!
Give us ya fookin money 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No Different from the Destiny DLC, £20 for a single game mode pretty much. remember when DLCs were like £5-10 like the GTA IV one which was probably the best DLC going.
+TheAzRage I remember when "dlc" meant you rebought the whole game and they simply added the new content onto the old game.
Good bye street fighter 2.
Hello street fighter 2 turbo.
+ Worth A Buy I am with you Mack, I've been a gamer since a very young age and have to agree with you 100%, slowly more and more games are offering a "shell" game at full price with vast amounts of DLC.
When i was younger, there was no such thing as DLC.. content was added in patches that fixed/optimized the game for free, then any considerable add on was sold as an expansion for around half the price of a full game.
Expansions this day and age are spun, twisted and sold as a new game, look at battlefield hardline.... that's just an expansion, not a full blown new game. But yet people love it.. maybe these guys don't know what good games are anymore.
Then there is the lack immersion in game-play, its all fast paced ADHD cinematic gaming, even on genres that aren't meant to be fast paced such as adventure games. What happened to taking your time, taking it all in... enjoying the immersion and experiencing the atmosphere, its all gone... humanity has turned into a bunch of ADHD no patience societies that love to waste their money on utter garbage.
I admire you for doing this and saying how it is, but part of me thinks whats the point, this world has vast amount of people... its just the way the world is, i mean its everywhere look at food, pack of biscuits,chocolate bars (snickers).... they have all got smaller and cost even more... yet government says there is no inflation... that's right because its all hidden inflation, they even have the cheek to say inflation is at an all time low! how can that be if you need to buy two packets to get what was 8 years ago... 1 packet. We are at the end of the road
I lose it every time you go to the bell rant -mode :D
Excellent shit Mac, I will be joining your boycott.
Oh shit, the bell is back!! Lol always makes me laugh
Oh god the ringing of that bell I dropped my phone laughing from it haha!
I actually feel bad for the developers who put effort into the games, the level designs, characters, game play mechanics, graphics, all of that neat stuff, then the publisher have to come in and order the developers to strip away parts for separate dlcs, preorder bonuses, pay to win stuff, making everyone infuriated and not buy the game giving low ratings for the shady business stuff that has gone on to the game. Pretty much a crime to me imo for wasting good time out of developers.
game should be Free to Play, its embrassing
In Mack we trust!
Mac, Your spot on, I'm absolutely sick of all this DLC shit, I will not buy any game with DLC, DLC on day one is fucking disgusting. Back in my days mods were the DLC and they were free, These company's will keeping doing it and it will only get worse.
P.S I love you, You big sexy Gordie.
Wholeheartedly agree with you Mack, couldn't have put it better myself. This culture of shipping games with very little content and then selling DLC the content that should be in the main game has got to stop. It really is a worrying trend.
I remember the days when an expansion pack was just that. They typically came out about 1 year after the original games launch and were like a quarter of the original game in terms of content and were generally worth picking up.
Good on you mate for speaking up!
I agree the dlc policy is bullshit. I only have evolve because my friend gifted me the pc monster race edition other wise i would of not got it because i hate so much dlc that cost so much
The PC monster race? O_o
siloPIRATE Yeah
yeah i got some good friends i got most of last years games as gifts
I love this. Pls continue being honest and fuck the rest of the YT wankers (e.g. LevelCap)
This is the first video I have ever seen from Worth A Buy... And I am now subscribed. Hilarious video, and you aren't afraid of telling it how it is. We need more of that in the gaming industry.
I really appreciate the honesty with your reviews. There is no bullshit, no sugar coating. Love it.
I preferred your videos before you felt the need to give us disclaimers about your opinions. You don't need to apologize to stupid people, Mackerson.
Also, around the 12 minute mark, you made a rant that pretty much sums up my opinion about early access purchases.
The disclaimer is for my protection not to apologise to anyone.
Worth A Buy Protection from whom? A bunch of whiny fanboys who wouldn't know a good game if someone gave them Half Life?
I want the Mack who hangs it all out there and dares people to take a shot!
Flick Nope, solicitors :)
evolve stage 2 is ftp on steam lol. all the suckers that payed for it, and than bought skins..LOL
love it when mack loses it with the bell going
Just ran across this channel and I think it's great. I think I'll binge watch everything else you have now as well even though it's the first sunny day in Montreal since September.
Here's a bit of trivia; The amount of dislikes in this video is nearly twice the average playerbase of Evolve.
The only gaming company I have complete faith in is Rockstar
Seth Campos Crytek isn't that bad
Do you know who own rockstar? 2k :')
shaun davies No I no know who own rockstar
Seth Campos 2k own rockstar
***** I already know this I absolutely love rock* been playing their games since gta on ps1 with the top down view :') im just letting the fella know to have a little faith in 2k
Came across your channel today. Bloody awesome. At last someone reviewing games objectively. Like you say these companies have become so greedy in the past few years and now they want to take it a step further. This game being a good example of that. You got a new subscriber here. Thanks for such honest reviews.
First video I've seen on your channel and your commentary is better than the game devolve. Can't wait to see your others. The game previews I thought looked a bit boring, how long can you chase the same monster and still be engaged in the game. Apparently not long, thanks for the refreshing opinions!
Mack you are probably, along with a 2 other game reviews, among the thousands of lying sack of shit money grubbing reviewers, who will say anything to get some money from companies. Cause lets be honest video game marketers aren't stupid, but people are, and they will believe anything. You have to balls to say Fuck NO!! From a person who has been playing games since 1999, i can say games have changed, maybe for the worse. You know, and we all know it. But that does not mean it can't change , we can change the tide. Never give in to this corporate industrial greed which has blinded many gamers of the truth. Never, and I mean never stop making these videos, for the people need a voice, and they need to hear the truth.
+Rocco Ramos LOL I know what you are trying to say but the first sentence basically calls me a lying sack of shit moneygrabber, you may want to edit it hahaha
lol I was drunk forgive me
All the maps look the same
To a fanboy it has 12 maps
To a normal person it has 12 variations of the same map.
I heard devs tried to play it off by saying that the game is all on one planet, the issue with that is that borderlands 2 was on one planet, and there were tons of maps
Worth A Buy Not only that but the maps are small. Every game I've played or watched it takes all of 3-5 minutes to go full circle around the map. That's lame.
What`s the point of the monster breathing fire again?
Love it man Thank You for keeping it real! This video showed me that this game is like Super Monday Night Combat, and I watched that community get mad and leave the game because of that greed. I don't want to be a part of that type of behavior ever again. So thank you sir for helping me decide if I wanted to be a part of the Evolve community or not.
After I've heard what Evolve did I wanted to see it for myself, searching up the game I found your video and I have to say I already fell in love with your channel. Your commentary's great, you explain little bits about the game, give nice arguments and a little bit to think about on your own, plus your video's not the same 3 clips shown over and over. While listening to your commentary and seeing your video I'm happy to see that people are finally stepping up against what the gaming industry's slowly becoming. I'll definitely subscribe to your channel, recommend your channel to all of my friends and definitely watch your videos before making the decision to buy a game.
I guess all I want to say is thanks for the effort you're putting into your videos just for the gaming community, your channel's great and I'm definitely looking forward to see more of it.
Don't agree with the first half of this review. I find the game quite fun for long periods of time as long as there's a good hunter team and a good monster. I'd liken it to CS:GO in how it's repetitive but continually fun. The developers have done exceptionally well in balancing such unique asymmetrical gameplay. But I wholeheartedly agree with your stance on 2K's greed completely ruining the experience, which is why I refuse to give these people any money (been playing a gifted copy). Being essentially a multiplayer-only game, it should have cost something like $40 and included all 5 monsters and 12 hunters. I'm fine with cosmetic skins as DLC on launch, but the amount and pricing is just excessive.
But it's the same tactics every game, how is that not boring? You chase the monster, deploy the arena and then kill it, if the monster escapes you chase it deploy the arena and kill it, if the monster escapes you chase it deploy the arena and kill it......or it kills you. boring game mechanics and if you can do that all evening then great, I can't, I require more depth when I pay £34.99 for a game.
Comparing it to CS:GO is a very far fetched comparison. CS:GO has tons more content in it, not to mention is wasn't built from the ground up on DLC. In the case of CS:GO, they wanted their game to be more appealing, so they added DLC and weapon skins. Not to mention CS:GO is less than half the price of Evolve (W/o any DLC that is). In CS:GO you have literally endless amounts of strategy, should we fake them B and go A? Should we nade stack B and rush in? Hey lets wait it out and stay quiet until 1 minutes remains. Then Evolve, what options do you have? Chase, run, chase, run, trap him, chase, run, chase, run, trap him, game over. Even when CS:GO release a map pack, it's free to everyone, the only thing you can pay for is the weapon crates or the pass to do the missions. Nothing in CS:GO that actually effects gameplay cost money.
CS:GO also has it's own issues that make it not worth buying either though. You pay for a game that makes itself up to be a great "competitive" game, but it isn't. What do you get for your money? Hackers galore, smurfs galore, bad servers, low tick rate, bad hit registration, and people who leave/troll with little to no repercussions. To get the experience you're promised you actually have to pay monthly for something like ESEA.
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Your channel is awesome i love your commentary. As long as you keep honest and dont sell out when u get big i will watch your videos :)
Great review mack, you and angry Joe are two most truthful gamers on the tube, all these big gaming media, like ign and gamespot are all failing to mention the lack of content and the pricey dlc, I wonder why that is ? (Sarcastic voice) the gaming industry is becoming an absolute sham, I understand devs wanting to make money but it seems there more interested in pumping a ton of money into advertising well done cgi's along with gameplay trailers that are never like the actual gane. . Wtf is going on?
why are miniguns bigger than regular guns?
Well, I like the game - the DLC's are skinpacks, and none of them are pay-to-win, just there if you want to buy them...<
Stop whining....
You are really skilled at making a point...
I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate what you do with your channel. I know sometimes it must be a pain to buy a game that you believe will most likely suck, but you do it anyway so the rest of us don't have to. I only wish more people could see these videos. I believe we will make a change in the industry eventually, but only if we unite as a gaming community and stand our ground against ridiculous pre-order "bonuses" and chopped up dlc bullsh*t that keeps letting us down.
Mach, as a game designer, (I haven't been a part of any AAA games) I love your channel and watch every one of your reviews.
The #1 reason why I got into the gaming industry is to hopefully change it for the better. You are usually spot on with your assumptions and opinions about the way companies release their games. If they think they can make more money for doing less or giving you less. They will do it. Most of these AAA title companies have to be very competative with one another in order to stay afloat. Unfortunately the heart of why we make games has been getting more and more diluted in this sea of greed we now live in. New ideas rarely happen. Content is never completely finished. Yet the prices remain the same (if not more including "DLC" or expansions). I remember when DLC never even existed. You just purchased a game and anything extra became what used to be called a "patch" that added more content. These patches were always FREE, because you already purchased the game!
I have personally dumped in nearly 40 hours into Evolve to get a more in-depth look into the game. I've unlocked every character, played every game mode, and experienced every perk invovled with the game. Simply put, the game isn't ready for gold. There are so many bugs that sometimes it's hard to even play the game. People will get switched to monster for no reason, the game will crash for no reason, people will fall through the map, the monsters can sometimes keep you permanently stunned with a knockback, climbing when your jetpack is out of fuel almost always bugs (you can't climb), and there are many more small graphical bugs pertaining to the lobby or actual gameplay that ruins the experience.
I would stay clear of Evolve unless you absolutely love and enjoy this type of gameplay (hunters vs one seemingly overpowered monster). Currently, the Monsters are a little overtuned. Equal skilled players vs monsters, the Monster should always win especially when you have all of the perks unlocked and are a higher level. Example: As Kraken I almost always pick up 15% damage increase. This allows me to Vortex + Lightning strike any player with any amount of health to the downed state. As you get better and better at being the Monster, you can almost always land this combo. This is just one example of one monster.
Remember guys reviews are just specific opinions... I love evolve and I have been playing it since launch.
I was waiting for Mack to dual-wield those bells again.
I'm a huge gamer, also an actor, based out of NYC. I recently did some voices for Tom Clancy's "The Division." My first video game gig.
LOVE your channel Mack. You'll keep growing I'm sure.
That being said, the gauntlet has been thrown. Mack, lets make a development company... we'll call it: Honest Games. Published by "Worth A Buy Entertainment."
"It's like fucking Benny Hill" lol. Just found your channel, nice review and content.
Thanks for the review Mack! You're one of my outlets for deciding whether to buy a game or not. Cheers!
Love your reviews man! I always enjoy watching you tear bad games a new ass hole it's hilarious! Definitely not going to buy this game now that DLC is bull!
man , your review is so much more accurate than most of these so-called critic's "paid off" reviews. subbed
Thank you for your outstanding video and for the 60fps gameplay. The game definitely looks awesome and I will get it; when 2K and Turtle Rock eventually puts the entire game and all it's DLC, and monsters, and hunters and whatever else comes out from now until then, in a single game edition, for like, $29? 39? Whichever is fair? I was a bit weary about the game at first, just because of the basic concept. But now, along with this approach, it's clear. Not getting now. Subbed! Take care, dude :)
I've had Evolve for two days now, probably played about eight hours total. While I am sensing a bit of ennui, I would honestly say it was worth it. The core gameplay is fun and interesting, and while the premise might not change too much between game modes, it' still enjoyable. With other shooters, the matches are often fairly similar, just with some different objectives, but the main thing making it different and replayable is the players you play it with. With Evolve, the maps change a bit, too. It's not exactly hard to unlock new stuff; I've already unlocked both other monsters, so I wouldn't say it's a pay-to-win scenario. While I do think that most of the DLC is pretty stupid, I'm not gullible enough to buy it. If others are, I don't care, sucks to be them.
That said, it's probably not worth $60, as most people agree. It has more than 10 maps, and more than 8 characters, but I agree that more game modes and a longer campaign should have been implemented. That said, I expect to play and enjoy Evolve a bunch more with friends.
Thank you for your content, we need more people like you and TotalBiscuit. Honestly, when did paid DLC day 1 for a triple A title become the new standard...
First time I've found your channel, thanks for the review man, I agree with you on all your major points regarding the growing greed of the gaming industry. I'm also fed up of these early release titles that cause developers to get lazy because they've already got your money.
Anyway, I've subscribed and I'll be counting on you to provide some much valued insight for me and my wallet in the future, thanks mate!
this video was amazing! i was literally just about to leave my apartment and pickup a copy of evolve but by dumb luck i stumbled on this video. needless to say i will not be picking up this game and i am seriously considering a boycott. very entertaining video and subscribed. thanks for saving me $59.99!
Thank you for the review mac, there isn't many good games reviewers that i trust. I agree completely with everything you just said then, keep up the good videos and yes i would defiantly say I'm one of those people who waits for your videos before buying a game so thanks for taking the time to review the games i really appreciate it :D.
Thanks a lot mack for another honest review, we need more people like you in the Gaming Industry.
Mack, you're the best and most honest reviewer! Don't ever change :)
Good review! Changed my mind about getting it
Hey mac! Great review, wish i found your channel before i bought the game. For now on im going to check your channel be4 i buy any new games.
I tried the beta, but was on the fence, thanks for the review, you just saved me some serious dough.
I really like you for being an honest person and telling what this game is actually about! Great Channel
I agree with most his points if you play MP solo.... play with 3 friends and the effect is a lot better. working with people makes the action more in your face. the monster isn't as hard to catch if you have everyone working with one another. Buy on sale or use the PS4 share library feature and split the cost like i did. Cost me $30 4 friends 2 games.
This still doesn't save the game as a whole.... you shouldn't need friends to have fun as a hunter.... it does help though.
I wont be getting any DLC. I also did not preorder even though i was gonna get the game. As much as i like it as a friend game i just hate a lot about what they are doing. it taints what could otherwise be a decent game.
I will say hes a little harsh but i cant bash him for it. *subbed*
You have just got your self a sub 😃 my friend. I have been looking for a real gamer n real human being who plays games n pays with his own money. for a very long time and not just me... Very good video. Love your direct attention to detail no nonsense review. Keep up the good work and thank you for your hard work.
Thanks, Mac, for going through all this horror for us!
Man I love your reviews. I started a small channel up to talk about games I like and your an inspiration saying what comes to mind you make me laugh so much good on you :)
Thank you Mack, I am so happy to be your subscriber. You call it like you see it, that is rare these days. Thank you and stay awesome.
i honestly love u so much man, ur so honest, and very intellectual, and you know what your talking about
Thanks sooo much for this coverage! I am avoiding this one. Remember when you used to actually buy a complete game and maybe shell out for an expansion? It's just plain astounding how stripped down some games are when released now.
Mack, I won't lie when I first subscribed I didn't value your opinion. I thought you were another hate on games youtuber. But, you reviewed indies/early access so I subscribed. Over the last year tho the tides have turned. I now trust you more then any other website out there. I absolutely love you. Now, this isn't some brown nosed comment, you speak the truth and I love every second of it. Fuck DLC bullshit on brand new launch games. Keep it up buddy!
An alternative to this, although quite different in concept, is Nosgoth. It's a free to play game, hunters vs vampires, 5v5 I believe. Each side has multiple classes as well so it's not just a straight up arena shooter. You get the same sense of being hunted but encounters happen FAR more frequently than in Evolve (whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you, personally I think it's a good thing).
I did really want to play this game but screw it you're right! Maybe when steam has another big sell and ALL of its for like$25 or $30 I'll pick it up ... I'm with you ... don't strip a game for money.
Keep fighting the good fight Mac! We appreciate the no-bullshit angle you take. Would you mind doing a "Sunless Sea" WAB next?
Thanks for the Honest Opinion.
I was planning on buying it but I didn't knew much about it.
This helps a lot
The base monster skins are all grey so they blend in to the rocks, buying a bright orange, yellow or green skin just makes it harder to play the monster
Your videos have saved me so much money from badly thought out drunken late night purchases on Steam.
This review made me sub. Thank you for standing up for TRUE gamers who are tired of this trend of half ass DLC and in game transactions.
Mack i really appreciate your honesty, its refreshing to hear someones real idea of a game that should atleast last 30/40+ hours. thank you
maybe ill be able to get 30/40+ hours with DLC though!
Thank you for all your honest reviews!
You are spot on mack. Another great review.
Thanks Mack! As always, your the only reviwer I trust
Agree with every aspect of this review the content in this video is worth triple the game that is reviewed, great video!
I completely agree with you, and I have a bad feeling we will be seeing more and more of this kind of greedy swindling by companies who think they can get away with it. Great video by the way, keep up the good work.