Evolver
2.6
5
45
45
Not Evolved Enough
The idea of the game fascinated me and I thout it'd be a fun twist on match 3 which I tend to like. But the timer was way too fast for the difficulty in seeing the creatures against the background (no grid, just undulating rows). So progress was slow and even with the ability to add creatures to the field the game didn't have enough fun factor to keep interest high. I hope an improved version with lots more bells whistles and clearer graphics shows up as I'd gladly buy it. But this one just doesn't have enough fun in it.
April 18, 2012
for a match 3 game, this one is ok
i am not a fan of match 3 games so you'll have to read this review with that in mind.
the name of this game attracted my attention so i decided to give it a try. basically, as you match three species of animals, they give rise to one "higher" species. as you progress through the game, you "evolve" ever higher species after starting with several lower species.
the graphics are cute, the story line is obvious (to evolve higher species for each "habitat" provided) but the music is annoyingly repetitious.
if you are a match 3 fan, then you'll probably enjoy this game. if you are like me and don't enjoy match 3 games, then this game will not change your mind.
April 18, 2012
Nothing Fishy here!
I'm not the biggest Match3 fan but had a little time to take things easy.
The first couple of games were straightforward and then the strategy kicks in.... not difficult just requires a teeny-weeny bit of concentration.
I was surprised I enjoyed it so much. For anyone who enjoys Match 3 this is definitely for you. I fully recommend this game. Well done Devs a new angle on a 'routine' game.
April 18, 2012
Don't like this one
First, there isn't actually a game board, so the characters that you are trying to match are on the background itself. With some of the pieces, that makes them hard to distinguish. On one level, I spent over 10 minutes playing before I even got the three pieces I needed onto the board, and then it was another 10 minutes before I ever got them to where I could make a match and move on to the next level. Very frustrating, and I didn't even play the whole demo. Definitely not a buy for me.
April 18, 2012
Mediocre at best.
I liked the idea behind this game and was looking forward to creating new species as I matched. Unfortunately, the game did not live up to my expectations, at first it was easy to make the new species but after the first couple, it just took ages to get to the next level, there were no power ups to help or make it more interesting and it got very boring, very quickly. I played for 25 minutes and that was enough for me. The graphics were fine and the music was ok - the gameplay was tedious!
April 18, 2012
Nope!
I love the occasional Match Game and usually my favorites are ones where you build things. My favorites have been Fishdom series and Garden Scapes. For me these types of Match Games are medetative and I simply enjoy the game mechanichs without having to think much. On the other hand, I also enjoy the more challenging Match games that offer excellent graphics, visual and sound effects and progress in difficulty as you play along. This particular Match game offers me mearly an interesting storyline with poor graphics, terrible music which I couldn't mute because all sounds dissappeared and I really did not enjoy having Tetris like game involved. I found the game lacking in substance and just plain tedious to play. Sorry no buy here.
April 18, 2012
Not your usual Match-3
This is an unusual type of Match-3 game. There is no board, which means you'll need a minute or two initially to get your bearings. On the left side is a vertical bar with images of each evolutionary stage - the topmost one is blank until you unlock it. The goal is to match 3 or more lower evolved pieces, which then become a single piece of the next level. When you match 3 of the highest pieces, you unlock the next evolutionary level and end the stage.
There are no power-ups to buy or find. Instead, the left-hand bar gradually fills with color, increasing faster as you make larger combos. As the color level reaches each evolutionary stage, you have the opportunity to take that stage piece and place it on the board in place of any other piece. This then drops the left bar color back to the beginning, and it refills as you match. This allows you to strategically place higher evolved pieces when you're so close to the next stage!
The field is maximum 9 x 9, but rarely gets that big. When a match is made, rows often move to the left, forcing you to apply strategy and planning, rather than just clicking on matches. There is always a move available (check the corners!), but after a few seconds of no activity, a new row will drop to help out.
There are about 5 boards per full level, and a bonus board at the end if you choose. Because each board requires a higher evolution, each one takes longer than the previous. There is a 'timer', at the end of each board it shows you if you beat their score. No achievements or trophies, just your time, the devs' time, and a new board.
The music was fairly non-intrusive, and the sound effects are not overbearing. It was pretty easy to tune it all into the background.
Overall, if you prefer Match-3 games where you just click as much as possible, and get pretty little trophies and badges as rewards, you'll HATE this game! If, instead, you want some thought in your game, a new concept, a challenge to your brain, and more sense of accomplishment when you evolve completely, then try this one. Your brain will thank you!
April 18, 2012
Different slant on Match 3
At first I played the game and after 10 minutes closed it down as I was lost as to how to achieve anything. When I decided to give it a second go I spotted the blue arrow on the lower edge of the initial pop up screen and so this time, instead of closing it down I read each page.
The idea is to match species in order of evolution and thus climb your way to the top of the chain e.g matching three amoeba gives you a plant, match 3 plants and you get a lung fish etc.
The first level offers new species in that phase of evolution.
The trick is to get the animals where you want them as, unlike a conventional M3 there are limited spaces and they shuffle to the left. Every now and then a new line falls in to help out.
The 'power up' in this first level is being able to swap one of the acquired species on the left in order to make a 3match. I would like to think they get better.
This must be the first time I have played the full 60 minutes and not got off Level 1, hence the 5 star challenge, but I would imagine I would soon be bored.
Excellent graphics, brilliant concept, just a little too boring at this early stage so not risking a buy on this one.
April 18, 2012
Lame
I love match 3 games and play them often. This one isn't worth the time or money.
The idea is to combine lower levels of pieces and make higher level ones. It sounds interesting and it is...for about 3 levels. After that the game is just repetitive. There are no power ups, no rewards for completing levels, no information about the new creatures made...just another level that takes longer and longer to complete.
This would have been a great game with a little more work on the story.
April 18, 2012
Good Mach 3
I love this mach-3 game. I found it fun and couldn't stop until I finally finish the level. And the lasts levels are so strong !
April 20, 2012