Tired of always being a human? Depending on technologies to survive the game? Worry no more, because here comes a new game where you can use your ability up to the next level-- Evolve's Goliath!
Evolve is a multiplayer shooter where four hunters face-off against a single, player controlled monster. And Goliath is the first playable Monster in Evolve. The Goliath is an extremely strong predatory creature that comes with an array of strong close quarters attacks as well as formidable longer range capabilities. Players begin the game with the choice of two of the Goliath's abilities and unlock more as they evolve from feeding off of local Wildlife. In addition to the default basic abilities, the monster is able to select one Perk at the beginning of the match. The goliath excels in close-quarters combat and is at his strongest when he is right on top of the opponent.
The trailer shows a large saurian-like monster with craggy skin that resembles igneous rock, with eyes and mouth grow as if there is a fire constantly burning deep within its body.
Goliath woke up on the wrong side of angry this morning. Little is known about this Monster because scientists studying the beast wind up getting torn in half. Proving just how unfair natural selection can be, Goliath can not only punch through the hull of a starship, it can also breathe fire.
The Goliath has array of abilities that allows a lot of variation in how each different person can play depending on their play style: (source: evolve.wikia.com)
- Fire Breath
The Goliath emits an area of effect blast of flames that not only damages his targets, but ignites them, dealing additional damage over time. Flame Breath is a strong attack for dealing damage to groups of hunters that group up too close and can be punishing if several hunters are hit by a long duration of this attack.
- Leaping Smash
The Goliath leaps through the air towards his target location and slams into the ground after a short travel time, upon landing the Goliath creates an area that all enemies inside are damaged as well as knocked backwards. Leap can be used both offensively as well as defensively as a way to initiate on the opponent or a way to escape opponents as well as avoid fire during a heavy brawl.
- Charge
A powerful attack that allows the Goliath to rush forward closing the gap between fleeing enemies and damaging them if they're hit or fleeing from a bad fight if used defensively. Hitting an opponent with a charge deals significant damage as well as pushing opponents backwards.
- Boulder Throw
The Goliath rips a massive chunk out of the ground and throws it at the hunters. If hit, the target takes massive damage and is temporarily stunned. Rock throw can be very effective when used against Hunters that are playing too defensively and can be used as a good ranged initiation to start a fight.
Pre-order the game and get the Monster Expansion Pack which contains a "Savage Goliath" skin. Play as the Monster to use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to kill your human enemies, or choose one of four Hunter classes (Assault, Trapper, Medic and Support), and team up to take down the beast on the planet Shear.
