Underplayed Gems

Evotales (2023)

Evotales cover
Developer
TwistedNail
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, colorful side-scrolling journey through prehistoric seas where you evolve from a tiny chordate to a larger fish, exploring environments and surviving with precise, reactive movement.

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What players say

Players praise the charming art and educational Paleozoic theme, but warn that the game is punishingly difficult with unfair deaths and frustrating environment hazards like gas, spikes and lava. Reviews split on whether the challenge is rewarding or simply unfun, and several mention a sticking point involving trilobites and worms.

Screenshots

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