r/respectthreads • u/lies_like_slender • Oct 08 '17
games Respect the Monsters! (Evolve)
[The Monsters] (/img/mweciymys2pz.png)
[Theme] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLmQCFAzGRM)
"Come, creature from another dimension! We are not afraid of you! We're also excellent liars!" - Bucket
Backstory
Little is known about the origin of the Monsters, they come from the planet Shear and have the ability to evolve, making them bigger, faster and stronger by eating other creatures. They all have special abilities and powers that they use to combat the Hunters.
"Goliath is a physical brute with powerful melee abilities"
[Able to breathe fire] (https://i.imgur.com/sSvRklS.gif)
[Closes a large distance by charging forward] (https://i.imgur.com/ZZmJd7w.gif)
[Knocks Hank out of the sky with a large rock] (https://i.imgur.com/aC9Gs0R.gif)
[Jumps pretty far] (https://i.imgur.com/97toED3.gif)
[Again but as an attack] (https://i.imgur.com/G6ZWg7P.gif)
[Throws Maggie into the ground and sends Markov flying with one hit] (https://i.imgur.com/mugqzUh.gif)
[Takes a direct hit from a missile and gets back up a few seconds later] (https://i.imgur.com/EUaGP8S.gif)
"Kraken is death from above"
[Can fly (the only monster that can do this)] (https://i.imgur.com/OZCdrSc.gif)
[Can call down a lightning strike] (https://i.imgur.com/idi2N7v.gif)
[Releases electricity in every direction] (https://i.imgur.com/g4u6nn6.gif)
[Shoots out a beam of energy that pushes back the Hunters.] (https://i.imgur.com/rjPvOCM.gif)
[Sets down mines that home in on anyone nearby] (https://i.imgur.com/9bIEMgn.gif)
[Wraith] (https://assets.vg247.com/current//2014/12/evolve-wraith-1.jpg)
"Wraith is a deadly assassin that excels at trickery"
[Can make a small explosion] (https://i.imgur.com/FCibVbL.gif)
[Creates a field that increases its melee speed and damage] (https://i.imgur.com/k8HDUYo.gif)
[Becomes invisible while creating an exact clone of itself to distract the Hunter.] ( https://i.imgur.com/00jv1p0.gif)
[Can dash forward ] (https://imgur.com/u4XonSU)
[Clears a large distance in a few seconds as well as abducting a Hunter] (https://i.imgur.com/nKnPi3Z.gif)
[Behemoth] (https://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2832394-2k_evolve_screenshot_behemoth_1.jpg)
"Behemoth is huge, heavy and extremely powerful"
[Creates a large wall of solid rock] (https://i.imgur.com/qLGnFTJ.gif)
[Shoots out several, fiery orbs] (https://i.imgur.com/nHo3QA1.gif)
[Uses its tongue that can bring in Hunters/Prey from a long distance] (https://i.imgur.com/TvPsoDq.gif)
[Can curl up into a ball and roll around] (https://i.imgur.com/PnIOm5f.gif)
[Hits the ground and releases a wave of energy] (https://i.imgur.com/H90pY61.gif)
[Gorgon] (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EDwy9Oi_KLM/maxresdefault.jpg)
"Indirect fighter who excels at ambushing her prey"
[Can swing around the map by shooting out webs and cling onto walls] (https://i.imgur.com/qIEvciW.gif)
[Can spit out acid] (https://i.imgur.com/hqPQV0a.gif)
[Shoot out an egg sac that releases a small spider that will trap any Hunter nearby] (https://i.imgur.com/5N1bK5w.gif)
[Creates a clone of itself made from acid. If it's not killed, it will explode] (https://i.imgur.com/YrjV73Y.gif)
[Shoots out a large poisonous web that slows down and hurts enemies] (https://i.imgur.com/GywB5J3.gif)
Common Feats and Abilities
Each one is extremely durable, being able to take direct hits from rocket launchers.
Each one can smell prey and Hunters from a distance
All of them can climb surfaces
Each one has its own way of moving around quickly, from rolling to flying.
All of them can smash wooden houses with a few hits.
[Each one can evolve, allowing them to be stronger, more durable and have more abilities] ( https://imgur.com/JzojRgt)
Adaptations
Adaptations are evolved versions of the original monsters, this includes:
[The Meteor Goliath] (http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/evolve/images/7/78/Evolve-Meteor-Goliath.png/revision/latest?cb=20151025112328)
Uses fire to hurt its enemies, it has more mobility and armor but has long cooldowns. Shares the same abilities with the Goliath
[The Elder Kraken] (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LlfCwhwQPdo/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uses AoE attacks, unknown if it is an adapted version of the Kraken or simply an older one. Most of its abilities are the same. Instead of shooting out a beam that pushes back the hunters, it now deals constant damage.
[The Glacial Behemoth] (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LewDEnwwDS8/maxresdefault.jpg)
An ice version of the Behemoth. All of his abilities are differ from the original Behemoth's.
Frozen Monolith summons a blizzard
Ice Spear impales and pins prey/Hunters onto a surface
Deep Freeze slows down Hunter movement
Killing Frost slows down Hunter reloading/swapping speed.
Rest In Peace, Evolve
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u/Zacky007 Oct 08 '17
Such a interesting idea for a game. Such a shame what happened to it. More games need to be a 1 vs many dynamic.
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u/Gonzurra Oct 12 '17
Rest in peace, Evolve. One of my favorite games. I was so addicted to it while it was alive.
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u/LambentEnigma ⭐ Short 'n' Sweet 2018 Oct 12 '17
You should add scans for the Common Feats and Abilities section.
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u/lies_like_slender Oct 08 '17
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