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Evolution

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Developer:
Alex Williams
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About This Game

Evolution is a real time simulation of the evolutionary process. Creatures have DNA that defines their structure, traits, how they see the world around them, and how they react to it. Each creature is unique, most die quickly, some die a little slower, and others survive (some just like rocks, they usually die too). It is the survivors that reproduce and mutate, just a little, but enough to adapt to their environment. Early creatures are pretty basic but they have the capacity for some pretty elaborate behaviors and, to be honest, I am not sure how interesting this could get.

There are a number of games built around this evolution simulator. Primordial Soup is a free for all evolution platform where the creatures evolve mostly independently. You can help them along but its their world and they do what they like. To start you choose a world (or create a new one) and all the creatures become part of a global shared pool. It quickly becomes apparent that older more evolved creatures will dominate but there is always a chance you could evolve one that survives. Alternatively you can just start a new world and become the dominant creature there.

In Tidepool, the world is stacked in your favor to help you select and breed the creatures you deem fit to live. At first you control a small handful of creatures and help them find food, focus on those that move independently, or just let them figure it out. You compete against creatures that evolved in other tide pools from other players so it is never the same game twice. If you do manage to take over the environment all your creatures level up and you start over competing against the next level of enemy creatures.

The laboratory is where you can experiment on your creatures, cross breed creatures with other creatures, manage, save and share your creatures, and apply targeted mutations. Unfortunately the laboratory was not secure enough and the inevitable outbreak occurred. In this micro battle to stop the spread of an unstoppable pathogen (that you foolishly created) you battle the creatures directly in a miniaturized ship. Save Patient Zero to save the world, unless the creatures manage to find their way into another human but what are the odds of that happening?

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User Reviews

Mostly Negative
23 user reviews
22%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

I don't really understand the game, but it seems that if you spend time studying the "gene" (code in the lab) then you can possibly make great stuff. I'm going to give this one a recommendation, simply because I like the concept and it seems there's a ton of growth room for this game. But the mechanics behind the game are complex and seem solid, so I'm hopeful that it's going to grow a lot. --------------------------------------- Edit: Release version doesn't really warrant a buy. Get this on a discount if you're interested.

64 helpful 6 funny
11 hrs at review
Not Recommended

This game has potential but severely lacks features. It is your typical darwin pond game. Who likes these games knows that it is not so much about constant interaction, but more about watching an ecosystem slowly evolve. Sadly, because of a lack of complexity, all those games fall short in this regard. Sooner or later you get a stable / stagnant mono-culture and no matter which mass-extinction events you introduce, it stays that way. With Evolution, this moment comes very early, sometimes even before the 10th generation. While there is some complexity in the bots behaviour, the game lacks in any other regard. You can't even save creatures in your pond to lett the "winners" compete against each other. There is absolutely no environmental diversity. Important evolutionary features like mating for example are missing as well. Also, other than in the laboratory, you don't have a quick way to play intelligent designer and tweak a creature on the go. Other than the most basic stats like ...

58 helpful 1 funny
34 hrs at review
Recommended

Looking forward to seeing where this game goes! It's pretty fun where it's at right now and it clearly has a strong underlying engine so you definitely feel a lot of enjoyment watching your critters grow (especially if you open up your world to play with a couple of friends)

27 helpful 2 funny
8 min at review
Not Recommended

I like the concept of the game, i do. I just think it needs a bit more coding, (I am aware of how hard it is and how long it can take, im so sorry) in the sence of getting it to work well on all computers, and to not have as many 'lag spikes' where it stops for a while. I will be looking to see if any updates come out :)

13 helpful
13 min at review
Not Recommended

Very bad, you can download better simulation for free.

8 helpful 2 funny
36 min at review
Recommended

Let me just start by saying it took me some time before finally deciding to check 'recommend'. It's not a bad game per se, but... well, it's not really a game. You start. You watch. You wait. Please, if the developer is reading this, PLEASE add a more extensive tutorial. A lot of the negative reviews are as a result of people having no idea as to what to do. It's not user-friendly at all. I recommend this because I DO see potential in this game. However, I don't recommend buying it right now. IF the developers release some updates and fixes, only then can I offer better input, because no one wants to buy an unfinished project.

6 helpful 1 funny
15 min at review
Not Recommended

such a disapointment i was told this game was good i want a refund

6 helpful 11 funny
16 min at review
Not Recommended

Confusing and unfun. Day 1 purchase.

5 helpful
18 min at review
Not Recommended

Just...no..

4 helpful 2 funny
49 min at review
Not Recommended

it crashes all the time when i start a game

2 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP+
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz+
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 8800+
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 8800+
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Evolution cost?

Evolution is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for Evolution?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP+ Processor: 1.5 GHz+ Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 8800+ DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 100 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: 2.0 GHz+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 8800+ DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 500 MB available space

What platforms is Evolution available on?

Evolution is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Evolution worth buying?

Evolution has 22% positive reviews from 23 players.

When was Evolution released?

Evolution was released on Jun 6, 2016.

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