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EVOTINCTION

EVOTINCTION

Spikewave Games · released Sep 12, 2024

ActionAdventureRPGStrategy

In 'Evotinction', a third-person hacking and stealth game, you are Dr. Liu, the only one who can stop rogue AIs in a futuristic research facility. Use a variety of hacking skills to overcome robotic threats and uncover the secrets that hold the key to humanity's survival or its potential extinction.

78
VGC Score
·No trend datamedium confidence

anchored at patch: “First Major Update! OST on Sale NOW!” (1y ago)

79%
At launch
89%
Steam all-time
71%
Press
81%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)7129
All-time Steam reviews89%83116
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)81%7549
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 15, 2024) · 49 reviews sampled · 39 total reviews in window · weighted 24.1 up / 5.7 down · computed 12h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (18)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 70
    trust 68Sep 20, 2024

    Evotinction is a solid first-effort from this developer. The bones are there for a fantastic follow-up. For this adventure though it is worth knowing what you are getting into before diving in. If you enjoy tense stealth adventures, this could be for you. If you are looking for even a remote amount of action, best to look elsewhere. As it stands this curiously titled game is a solid, if lacking adventure that definitely has my eye on Spikewave Games.

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  • 80
    trust 66Sep 14, 2024

    Evotinction presents a unique blend of stealth and strategy in a captivating futuristic setting. The game excels in its innovative hacking mechanics, allowing you to approach challenges creatively.

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  • 40
    trust 66Sep 22, 2024

    Evotinction attempts to do a bit of everything, commits to absolutely nothing, and entirely fumbles its core conceit in the process.

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  • 75
    trust 65Oct 3, 2024

    As a Hacker, you try to solve a problem with a defective AI in a large complex and you will enjoy playing with robotic enemies.

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  • 74
    trust 65Sep 11, 2024

    EVOTINCTION is a solid stealth game with well-executed hacking mechanics and an intriguing plot. It really shines in its visual world-building, showcasing a highly-advanced setting through impressive stage design, sleek furniture, and futuristic tech that feels far beyond what we have in the 21st century. However, the story struggles with pacing issues, and while the gameplay is polished, it doesn’t do much to innovate beyond the typical stealth game formula. There’s definitely room for improvement; something this game sorely needs in order to stand out.

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  • 70
    trust 64Sep 12, 2024

    Stealth games are rare these days and Evotinction is a worthy effort that leans more in the direction of strategy than action. The graphics look great thanks to the artists being responsible with their limitations and the music elevates the atmosphere. The protagonist is unrealistically limited by what the game demands and the enemy designs are uninspired. Yet, Evotinction is a game I admire for its ingenuity and tactical gameplay.

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  • 78
    trust 63Sep 11, 2024

    For fans of classic stealth games, Evotinction is definitely worth a try. Its various systems, including hacking, tasers, and environmental interaction, greatly expand your stealth options, providing plenty of room for creative gameplay. However, in the later stages, freedom is somewhat restricted due to resource limitations and enemy design. While the story and narrative aren't particularly outstanding, they do offer some unique touches.

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  • 73
    trust 63Sep 13, 2024

    Evotinction is an Entertainment science fiction adventure in which stealth and infiltration will be vital to survive.

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  • 70
    trust 57Sep 19, 2024

    I can’t help but wish that Evotinction had been made by a studio with more experience and a bigger budget. It’s got interesting bits and pieces to go with some intriguing ideas, but overall it feels like a slightly missed opportunity.

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  • 85
    trust 56Sep 16, 2024

    Evotinction is a solid stealth adventure that explores what could happen if friendly AI assistants turned into deadly AI assailants. Take that idea and expand it into a facility once filled with just over 2,000 scientists, with one man determined to save the day for himself and everyone else, and you have a recipe for a fun time. It succeeds as an engaging narrative, atmosphere, and with fun gameplay, making it an easy recommendation to anyone looking for something to scratch that stealth action itch. It is Metal Gear meets Watch_Dogs in the best way.

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  • 68
    trust 56Sep 11, 2024

    The title is not optimised in detail, thus releasing a game that is dirty and lacking in small details. Nevertheless, Evotinction is a good stealth game, with a storyline that manages to keep the player's attention.

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  • 50
    trust 56Sep 11, 2024

    A slick visual presentation and serviceable if uneven action stealth can't elevate this mildly baffling mishmash of sci-fi tropes that suffers from a lack of atmosphere and identity

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…and 6 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

  1. First Major Update! OST on Sale NOW!
    Nov 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  2. Patch Notes v1.08
    Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  3. Patch Notes v1.07
    Oct 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  4. Patch Notes v1.06
    Sep 27, 2024
  5. Patch Notes v1.05
    Sep 24, 2024
  6. Patch Notes v1.04
    Sep 19, 2024
  7. Patch Notes v1.03
    Sep 15, 2024
  8. Further Mouse movement improvement & Bug Fixes
    Sep 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window