Evolution
Alex Williams · 2016 · Indie, Simulation, Free to Play
PC
Mostly Negative23% · 22 📈 Making a comeback 47%
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About Evolution
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?
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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Evolution is a free-to-play evolutionary simulation game developed by Alex Williams and published by Grubby Monster Games. Instead of focusing on combat, story-driven quests, or traditional strategy mechanics, the game places its attention on the fascinating process of natural selection. Players are given the opportunity to observe and influence living ecosystems where creatures evolve according to genetic rules, adapt to environmental challenges, and compete for survival. The result is a unique experience that feels closer to a scientific sandbox than a conventional video game, offering an intriguing look at how complex life can emerge from simple systems. The foundation of the game lies in its DNA-based simulation. Every creature within the world possesses genetic information that determines its appearance, behavior, senses, movement, and overall survivability. These creatures are not simply programmed to follow predetermined patterns. Instead, their actions are influenced by evolving traits that are passed down through generations. As species reproduce, mutate, and compete with one another, entirely new forms of life can emerge. This system creates a living world where unexpect…1 found this helpful
A little bare bones at the moment but it has great potential!
simply isnt a game. you watch and dont interact
it has no music just sound effects and it looks bad and its SO boring
Игра "Evolution" – это увлекательная и стратегическая настольная игра о выживании и адаптации в динамичном мире. Здесь игроки создают и развивают собственные виды, приспосабливая их к изменяющимся условиям окружающей среды и к хищничеству. В "Evolution" важно не только наращивать популяцию, но и грамотно наделять своих существ различными свойствами. От хищничества и водоплавания до симбиоза и жирового запаса – каждое свойство может стать ключом к выживанию в конкурентной борьбе за пищу и территорию. Механика подбрасывания кубиков для определения количества доступной пищи создаёт элемент случайности, заставляя постоянно адаптировать свою стратегию. Игра отлично сбалансирована и позволяет реализовывать разные подходы к развитию, делая каждую партию уникальной. Однако, новичкам может показаться сложной из-за большого количества свойств и их комбинаций. В целом, "Evolution" – интеллектуальная и захватывающая игра, которая понравится любителям стратегических настолок, требующих планирования и гибкости мышления.
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