Item: Evo Explores
Rating: 89
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Let's be honest: this is Monument Valley with a robot. Normally, I’d be harsher on such a blatant imitation, but Evo Explores is actually very well executed. The level design is clever, and it manages to introduce its own unique twists on the perspective-shifting mechanics. It’s rare to find a mobile game these days that is a 'one and done' premium experience without ads or energy bars, and for that alone, it earns my respect.

The story is a bit thin—something about a dying planet—but the visual presentation is top-notch. It’s relaxing, it’s intellectual, and it doesn't treat the player like a child. My only real complaint is the length; I finished it in about two hours. But those were two hours of quality gameplay, which is worth more than a hundred hours of some 'free' grind-fest. It’s a solid, conservative win for the puzzle genre.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Stunning visual design
Intelligent, satisfying puzzles
Clean, premium experience (No ads)

Very short playtime
Lacks originality in its core concept
Narrative is forgettable

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless on almost all hardware; beautiful art style.

Accessibility:

Hint system
Simple tap-to-move controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You loved Monument Valley and want more of that type of puzzle magic.

Skip if: You want a long, sprawling adventure or dislike puzzle games.

Similar Games:

Monument Valley
Mekorama
Ghosts of Memories

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 15
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1096049715

$2.99 4+★4.7 1338 reviews

Author : Kyrylo Kuzyk

Pubish Date : Wed Apr 06 2016

Last Update Date : Tue Oct 23 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.4.6.6Tue Oct 23 2018

New devices support.
• If something looks real - it is real! If you don't see a problem - there is no problem at all. Just trust your eyes!
• The regular laws of physics don't apply in Evo Explores. Even the gravity is under control of your imagination.
• Manipulate surreal structures to solve mind blowing puzzles. Every level will unravel the history of Byte planet and its citizens.
• Construct optical illusions to built impossible paths and guide Evo to the finish door.
• Evo Explores was inspired by a gorgeous Monument Valley game. We are big fans of original game, but we love Evo Explores even more! Come share this feeling with us!
Features
- 45 unique mind blowing levels combined into 14 chapters
- Relaxing gameplay. No need to hurry
- Accessible for all ages and for any experience in games
- No in-app purchases. Pay once and enjoy
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).
• If something looks real - it is real! If you don't see a problem - there is no problem at all. Just trust your eyes!
• The regular laws of physics don't apply in Evo Explores. Even the gravity is under control of your imagination.
• Manipulate surreal structures to solve mind blowing puzzles. Every level will unravel the history of Byte planet and its citizens.
• Construct optical illusions to built impossible paths and guide Evo to the finish door.
• Evo Explores was inspired by a gorgeous Monument Valley game. We are big fans of original game, but we love Evo Explores even more! Come share this feeling with us!
Features
- 45 unique mind blowing levels combined into 14 chapters
- Relaxing gameplay. No need to hurry
- Accessible for all ages and for any experience in games
- No in-app purchases. Pay once and enjoy

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1338 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Evo Explores is an atmospheric puzzle game that challenges your perception of space. You play as Evo, a space explorer on the mysterious planet Byte, where regular physical laws do not apply. By rotating and moving pieces of the environment, you create new paths based on optical illusions. If a gap appears closed from your perspective, Evo can walk across it. Immerse yourself in a long story about a dying civilization while solving puzzles that celebrate curiosity over simple skill.

Features

Mind-bending optical illusion puzzles

Beautiful, minimalist art style

Engaging narrative about the Byte planet

Calm and meditative soundtrack

Intuitive touch-and-drag controls

Challenging but non-punishing difficulty

Tips

Understanding Perspectival Logic

The core rule is: if you can't see the gap, it's not there. Rotate the camera until two distant platforms appear to touch, and Evo will be able to cross them.