Evolve (PC, Xbox One, PS4 - fall)
 

I know details are scarce, but all I need to know is that its from Turtle Rock of L4D fame.

This is gonna be the bidness.

This should be very cool. L4D is one of the few games that forces co-op in a very elegant way.

Im curious if they'll give you the freedom to choose your evolution. It would be cool if they implemented RPGish elements such as a Borderlands type skill tree.

That's just me hoping I could evolve into a bad ass Xenomorph stalker.

The evolution might be linear, since you always end up as a huge almost Kaiju-like thing. But they did mention perks for the beast as well as the humans. I personally don't think the monster needs perks so much as special attacks. I also wonder if the monster player gets assist of any kind from smaller critters when he's still small.

Now available for pre-order with the usual DLC incentive.

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Flame Vision. Alright.

Read the article in GI. This is now my most anticipated next gen release.

Some info that was in the magazine article:

- There are separate characters within the classes, with different Equipment. For instance, all Medics have the ability to revive downed opponents, but only Val has a gun that can heal teammates from afar, and a sniper rifle that places a weakspot for teammates to hit on the monster.

-In addition to the monster, there is wildlife that can attack the hunters, such as giant venus flytraps. However there is also a lot of wildlife that can help the hunters. Small squirrel like animals that trumpet a noise when they see the monster, and birds that circle a fresh kill. Also a big dog like creature that is larger and deadlier than the monster's first form. It won't attack till provoked, so you can manipulate the situation in that the creature will attack the other player.

-If you are the monster, you will have 4 powers. You only get 2 at the start, but you get to pick which 2. You then get 1 more power each time you evolve. Your health also increases. At the start of the match, it's better to avoid the hunters, as they are much more powerful. By the time you reach your final form, the tables will be turned, and it's the hunters who have an uphill battle.

-There are different monsters, I'm assuming one for each stage in the game. Each with different powers and abilities. The one they've been showing is called Goliath. It can do a jumping smash attack, charge attack, breathe fire, and throw things. It resembles the tank in L4D. All monsters have a stealth attack, that is a one hit kill.

Cool.

Video. Love.

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fuck I want this game.

End of the year though, damn.

Might have to convince my buddies to get this game.

This game just keeps looking better and better....

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RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

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I am so amped for this game.

Soooooooooooo awesome. Can't wait.

According to developer Turtle Rock, the game's development has been heavily influenced around DLC to the point they are planning on the game having the most DLC packs ever.

They did hint they won't just be going overboard with releasing DLC packs and the community will still play a big role in how those plans are done.

http://www.destructoid.com/evolve-bu...--277914.phtml

I'll reserve judgment until implementation. It CAN work well if done right.

Alpha starts today on Xbox One, and I landed an extra code.

First one to use it call it out so nobody else wastes their time

9FM96-67WCJ-F4X64-HM3TG-6QJXZ

CORRECTION: Starts TOMORROW, but you can download it today.

Tried redeeming and it said it could not find the code :(

Here is hoping I receive an e-mail today or tomorrow.

Just received my code :)

Excited for weekend now.

Alpha for the PS4 got postponed and might occur at a later date. The official reason due to the recent PS4 2.0 firmware update causing some last minute problems with the alpha's build.

http://www.destructoid.com/hunt-s-of...4-283286.phtml

Got 4 games in before a series of wankers decided to keep quitting just before the matches begin. Love the maps, but being Markov each time showed me the character is a bit overpowered. Next up, the monster :)

Some PC codes fellas:

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6JVRZ-7FT0Z-Y4CZT

Alpha now available for PS4 owners and to make up for the delay, the alpha for everyone got extended till November 4th.

Pretty glad about it too, had 3 killer matches in a row just now each lasting over 25 minutes.

Played some matches with Kalyx. Really fun so far. Played assault and the lightning gun is BEASTLY.

Definitely going to pick this up.

We managed to kill the beast.

I was all set to buy this for full price but the darned DLC strategy changed my mind. I will still play the Beta today and decide. The game does look good in 4k based on the Alpha from last year.

The DLC plan doesn't bother me much, since it's not a case of on disc DLC, or cutting off stuff that's complete just to make money on it later. The new maps and modes are also free, which is cool.

I will say that $15 is pretty fucking steep for one monster.

They said that the gameplay will keep "evolving" with DLC hunters, monsters and so forth. Being able to play alongside locked characters doesn't really solve the issue. If DLC didn't affect actual gameplay, I am pretty ok with it.

No evacuation mode in beta though, I was hoping to get a good round in. The game does look more polished, although the intro segments seem slightly broken if subtitles are on.

Evacuation is unlocked in the Beta today, apparently.

And the DLC doesn't really affect gameplay, because despite playing with DLC characters and monsters you don't have, it's all still balanced according to the devs. They aren't making the DLC content any more powerful than the on disc stuff. SO it's not like it's "pay to win" or anything.

I read up on this DLC fiasco and I simply do not see what the issue is. It's one of the reasonable set-ups in recent memory.

Until I see people react positively to DLC that isn't free, I think they're posturing the rest of the time. Dudes saying they don't want the game anymore based on DLC is just weird.

Don't get me wrong- I will still get the game, just not probably a day 1 purchase at this point until I see for myself if the DLC is a drastic change to gameplay. Probably just a case of being cautious for the sake of it though.

The devs themselves have said that it doesn't affect gameplay. Now I don't have a core interest in what you buy day 1 but this particular thing has been settled.

People have been interpreting this wrong then?

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/57942...m#.VLr8pEfF98E

Legit question, I've seen a lot of articles all over the place on this but this one seems to be what is quoted around the most.

Yes, they are.

"Gameplay experiences"

Key word: experiences. The actual gameplay will remain the same. There will be new modes available, but those will be free of charge. New Monsters and Hunters will have new abilities which might change how you play a match, but the basic gameplay will remain the same.

Don't know what massive gameplay changes you and everyone else are expecting from DLC, but as long as it stays balanced, I don't see any problems.

Got on last night but I guess I was late to the party :(

So...we're getting this?

Interesting multiplayer but not $60 interesting. In fact this left me wanting a next-gen Left 4 Dead.

I'll be getting it.

It's not overflowing with content, ala Dragon Age, but it's got enough for a full price purchase, at least for me.