Following a few years gestation, Evolution: The Video Game is now available from North Star Games. Based on the hit board game, Evolution places players in the god-like position of crafting species of animals best suited to surviving a changing ecological environment. Plus, you can win one of 1000 physical copies of the board game (yes, you read that correctly) being given away. Evolution: The Video Game is available in English on PC and Mac via Steam for $14.99. It is also available as free-to-try on iOS and Android with a full version available for $9.99 as a one time purchase. Those who purchase the game before February 18th will receive a 20% launch sale discount.
From North Star:
Evolution: The Video Game, the strategy game of adaptation from North Star Digital Studios, invites biologists to create thriving species today on PC, Mac, iOS and Android.
To celebrate the launch, North Star is giving away 1,000 copies of the physical board game. To enter, players need to play at least one multiplayer match in a day, with a maximum of one entry per day. Ten winners will be selected daily for the first 100 days after launch, and announced on social media. Winners of the physical board game will be required to pay for shipping.
Evolution: The Video Game is the digital reimagining of the popular board game and has been carefully crafted so budding young field researchers can jump right in. In mere moments, anyone will understand what makes Evolution an award-winning franchise with more than 1.6 million players around the world.
Survive in an ever-changing environment by creating new species brought to life with a beautifully hand-painted, watercolor art-style and an earthy, contemplative original soundtrack. Adapt nigh-infinite creature combinations by merging natural traits such as climbing or horns to survive deadly predators and dwindling resources. Develop symbiotic relationships between plant-eating species or evolve carnivorous beasts to feed on the opposition in this addictive, turn-based strategy experience.