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action-adventure game
Evoland
By Shiro Games, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Evoland is an action-adventure RPG from Shiro Games that changes its graphics and gameplay as players progress. Its journey through action and adventure game history moves from monochrome visuals toward full 3D, while combat shifts from active-time battles to real-time boss fights. The Steam listing describes the Legendary Edition as containing two RPGs, with styles and gameplay that evolve through play. The series draws on classic-game references and humor. Its listed features include single-player, Steam Achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The game is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux. Evoland was released in 2013; the Legendary Edition’s listed Steam release date is February 7, 2019. The entry’s store description also mentions Evoland 2, whose graphics and gameplay change through a time-travel story, but the listed genre and initial release refer to Evoland.
What players like, and what they don't
- Graphics progress from monochrome to 3D
- Combat styles change as the game progresses
- Full controller support
- Listed for Windows, macOS and Linux
- No multiplayer feature is listed
- No price is listed
Who it suits
It suits players interested in an action-adventure RPG whose presentation and combat change as they advance. The Legendary Edition listing may appeal to players seeking both Evoland games.
Evoland makes changing presentation and gameplay part of its progression, with the Legendary Edition listing two RPGs. Players looking for multiplayer should note that only single-player is listed.
