Evolve is a upgrade-based, PvP card game, in which players each mutate their own monsters over gameplay, training and leveling up each monster, and then defeating all the other Player monsters.
Monsters all start off the same, but will rapidly grow different as not only are different parts and skills added, but skills can also combine. Monsters can fight against Game Monsters in the Arena for greater rewards, or players can choose to slowly evolve their Monsters via a pacifist route.
Fighting in the Arena is determined on a level basis, but when fighting against other players, each combatant must use skills and abilities they have evolved in their Monsters in order to win. Some attacks will take longer to use, some may have unintended consequences, and some just won't work. Players must build a Monster custom to their specifications in order to win.
Although an almost purely strategy-based game, and although still in developmental stages, Evolve promises a compelling gameplay, and high replay value. Although practice will obviously make perfect, Evolve promises a simple enough gameplay that will allow anybody to play, whether a veteraned tabletop player, or a casual newbie.