Darwin Project

MetaMeter

-- %

Recommendation: Waiting for Reviews

Median Score: 77/100

Total Reviews: 9

QuickFacts

Critics Consensus: The MetaMeter requires a minimum of 15 professional critic reviews before issuing an official MetaMeter Score and Recommendation.

Waiting for Reviews

MetaMeter

Critic Reviews: 9

WHERE TO BUY:

**Heads up: Some of these links may be Affiliate Links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but VSG will get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks!

Game Info

The Darwin Project takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic landscape in the Northern Canadian Rockies. As preparation for an impending Ice Age, a new project, half science experiment half live-entertainment, is launched. It’s called “The Darwin Project” and it challenges participants to survive the cold and fight to the death in a treacherous arena. The Darwin Project offers a competitive multiplayer third person survival experience featuring at its core a new gameplay innovation: the manhunt. In his or her path to victory, a player must survive extreme environmental conditions, track opponents, and set traps in order to win.

RELEASE DATES:

DEVELOPER(S):

PUBLISHER(S):

GENRES:

GAME MODES:

SERIES/FRANCHISE:

DLC:

BUNDLED IN:

LINKS:

AGE RATING:

Critic Reviews

Reviews

High Score - 90/100

Low Score - 60/100

Critics Consensus

# Reviews: 9

The MetaMeter requires a minimum of 15 professional critic reviews before issuing an official MetaMeter Score and Recommendation.

David Jagneaux (IGN)

6/10

“There are some great ideas in Darwin Project, but it’s far too shallow to keep them interesting in the long term.”

Read full review

Mick Fraser (God is a Geek)

7.5/10

“The Darwin Project is a fun experiment with some solid ideas, but doesn’t quite feel fleshed out or feature-rich enough to entirely recommend without caveat.”

Read full review

Aran Suddi (TheSixthAxis)

8/10

“Darwin Project is a fun and bold twist on the battle royale genre which doesn’t take itself too seriously. Grab your bow, your axe and getting out there swinging.”

Read full review

Read the Reviews (9 total)

Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
Digital Chumps	Benjamine Branscum	7.8 / 10	01-21-2020	There are times where its hard to understand and figure out, but that’s OK. It’s a really good game to get you into the genre.	Read review
Game Revolution	Alex Santa Maria	4 / 5 stars	01-14-2020	Darwin Project isn’t an also-ran, it’s a trendsetter, and anyone still interesting in dropping in hot should take notice.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	7 / 10	01-17-2020	The Darwin Project is an alright battle royale title, it does some unique things while having a fairly streamlined crafting system that feeds into minimal elements of survival.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Eric Hauter	9 / 10	01-30-2020	Darwin Project takes the battle royale formula and turns it on its ear with simple survival mechanics and visceral axe combat.	Read review
God is a Geek	Mick Fraser	7.5 / 10	02-11-2020	The Darwin Project is a fun experiment with some solid ideas, but doesn't quite feel fleshed out or feature-rich enough to entirely recommend without caveat.	Read review
IGN	David Jagneaux	6 / 10	01-25-2020	There are some great ideas in Darwin Project, but it's far too shallow to keep them interesting in the long term.	Read review
pressakey.com	Philipp Weinbrecht	Recommended	04-15-2020	Yeah, it looks like Fortnite. Yes, it's based on the same engine as Fortnite. But no, it is not Fortnite: Darwin Project hides exciting new approaches under the familiar look. The reduction of weapons, the low crafting effort and the full focus on surviving in the environment in constant cold are a welcome change. Also the small map and the reduced number of simultaneous players makes for entertaining fun. But the fight for survival can really turn up the heat with its Game Master: With the right person at the lever, who actively participates in the game and makes a real show out of the classic Battle Royale, Darwin Project is unbelievable fun that knows how to entertain round after round. But if the director drops out, then there is "only" one more genre representative among many.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Unknown	3 / 5 stars	01-18-2020	While Darwin Project seems to lack the staying power of other franchises, it’s certainly worth a few tries before the inevitable decline in players that was seen with the release of the PC version come to pass.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Aran Suddi	8 / 10	01-17-2020	Darwin Project is a fun and bold twist on the battle royale genre which doesn't take itself too seriously. Grab your bow, your axe and getting out there swinging.	Read review