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Turok: Evolution

Excellent graphics, action-packed gameplay, killer multi player and lots of blood! That all makes for a great game. The storyline and technical aspects of the game add to the appeal. One thing the developers need to work on, oddly enough one of our favorite areas of the game, is the multi player section. Multi player is great, but could be so much better with the introduction of enemy AI and system link capabilities. Recommended by XboxSolution Staff.

I highly anticipated this title, and now that I've thoroughly explored it, I can honestly say that I'm very pleased. Despite the poor initial levels and my other gripes, this game is an adrenaline-filled rush that any action junky will appreciate. It's a shame that many players may never give it enough of a chance to really experience the white-knuckled gameplay it possesses. The Turok series is alive and well and I hope Acclaim is able to build off this already strong foundation.

I’m very happy to see that Acclaim actually put some extra effort into the Xbox version of Turok: Evolution. In this day of multi-platform releases it is all too easy to program for the lower common denominator and count your profits. This version has been tweaked and tune to make the most of the Xbox system and it really shows.

Ein ernst zu nehmender Konkurrent für Halo ist Turok Evolution nicht geworden. Doch dank umfangreicher und großer Levels, passabler Grafik mit kleinen Highlights und den Flugsequenzen als spielerischer Abwechslung sollte sich der Indianer zahlreiche Fans verschaffen können. Einzig das umständliche und veraltete Speichersystem verleidet einem die Aufgabe immer wieder und sorgt für unnötigen Frust. Unter dem Strich zwar nicht mehr als gehobene Durchschnittskost, doch da auf der Xbox noch Alternativen fehlen, ein solider Tipp für Shooter-Fans.

When it all comes down to it, Turok: Evolution could have been better. Though the FPS levels are solid in design, the game’s mediocre flying levels constantly get in the way of what is good about the game. If you’re a fan of first-person shooters, you should go ahead and buy Turok: Evolution. For everyone else though, you might want to rent before you buy.

I was hoping that I would walk away boasting, “Halo who?”, but I actually found myself thinking, “Maybe I should just play Halo instead?” Before you flip the page and write Turok off completely, it did come close to greatness, and Acclaim’s efforts are commendable, but the execution of gameplay has mixed results.

Ultimately, Turok: Evolution is another dose of the prehistoric shooter action that we've seen in previous installments. It's formulaic but done well enough, so if you're into the previous installments or looking for another first-person shooter, then you'll find something to like in it. Don't expect the next Halo from Turok: Evolution, but the game largely accomplishes what it sets out to do, and for Turok fans, that should be just fine.

Like many first-person shooters these days, Turok: Evolution tries very hard to be like other games and fails to make its own mark. It has its moments and is worth a rental simply for the first few hours before it becomes repetitious. But with Halo and a host of other games that take advantage of the Xbox hardware available, purchasing is not advised.

Having said all that, I found Turok: Evolution to be a mix of enjoyment and frustration. At times I was thoroughly amused, sniping enemies and causing mayhem, while at other moments I was frustrated and in a state of pure tedium. I can only recommend that the most hardcore of Turok fans pick the title up. Everyone else will want to stick to a rental, because it's definitely worth checking out, especially given that the multiplayer mode is quite entertaining.

Turok has always been famous for his arsenal, and the bevy of gruesome death-dealers in Evolution does not disappoint. You get poison arrows that make your enemies vomit to death, rockets that blow them to pieces, a "gravity disruptor" that splatters them against the walls, and even a "swarm bore"—a take on Turok 2s "cerebral bore"—that slowly dismembers its hapless victims. Sniper scopes, grenades, a minigun, and many others round out an impressive lineup. The only problem is that Acclaim did away with the quick-select system found in Seeds Of Evil. Trying to scroll through such a large assortment of weapons in the heat of the moment can be tedious and frustrating.

Turok: Evolution is a worthy FPS for anyone who enjoys this type of genre. However, clumsy computer A.I. and awful multiplayer games nick this game to only a single-player and a nice rental adventure.

I like how Turok's stages tend to be short, and the game automatically saves your progress after each. When you take into account a four-player split-screen mode, you have a very respectable Xbox shooter on your hands. Evolution didn't thrust Turok back into the limelight, but those disenchanted with the Nintendo 64 sequels will be pleased to see him return to form.

Je le répète Turok Evolution est une déception cruelle. On est vraiment à la limite de se demander si on ne serait pas en train de se payer notre tête. Pas qu'à la limite d'ailleurs. Le titre se révèle presque injouable tellement le gameplay est repoussant et primaire même si la maniabilité est curieusement un peu plus souple ici (hormis le vol). De plus, la réalisation se montre assez moyenne (pour une xbox) durant la moitié du jeu. TE parvient tout de même à se montrer moins bon que ses ancêtres sur N64, bravo, belle performance.

Turok has too many conflicting genres: dinosaurs, armoured lizard men, laser weapons and hightech gadgets. I never thought I'd say this, but there are actually too many weapons. Honestly, there is too much of everything: too many graphics, too much scenery. There is always foliage in your face and you're stuck in an endless cycle of getting lost and disoriented. The Xbox has spoiled us with treasures such as Halo, but Turok and its chunky gameplay fall well short. The mark of a great game is being able to do one thing very, very well, not many things very badly.