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An Unreliable Robot Joins Evolve's Cast Of Hunters
Evolve's roster of hunters has grown by one, with today's release of a new medic, Emet. The android is having some technical difficulties with its personality core, as a new trailer shows.
Emet is equipped with several new gadgets, which could breathe some new life into the game for players. Here are the descriptions, straight from Turtle Rock:
- The Replay Cannon – Fires an explosive dart that tags a target and rapidly fires several homing missiles at it.
- Healing Buoys – Can be deployed in the field to regenerate health for nearby allies. When Emet uses his medic Heal Burst, a more powerful burst erupts from the buoys.
- The Respawn Beacon – Teleports Hunters directly from the dropship, reducing respawn times to a mere 30 seconds.
Emet is available today for $4.99. Additionally, a pair of alternate versions of existing characters are coming to the game in a few weeks at no charge. Tech Sergeant Hank brings a shield charger and can fire off continuous laser beams with his orbital drill and laser cutter. Wasteland Maggie's harpoon trap can snare enemies in flame, and her burst pistol will set enemies alight. Her pet, Daisy, can deal damage to enemies with a flamethrower backpack.
Our Take
I haven't played Evolve in a long time, and Emet looks like an interesting addition. I had the most fun playing with friends, and I'm not sure how eager they'll be to return to the game this time of year. I imagine it's going to be a hard sell, considering how many big games have come out since Evolve's release.
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