Monsters can appear when we least expect them

Feb 4, 2015 22:40 GMT  ·  By

The development team at Turtle Rock and publisher 2K Games are sparing no expense in the run-up to the launch of Evolve, and a new live-action trailer for the asymmetrical shooter manages to evoke the atmosphere of the game while delivering some very chilly moments.

The footage shows four friends as they seek out a fifth who turns into something more deadly than they have ever imagined.

The song featured is also called Ready or Not and is performed by Scala and Kolacny Brothers.

Live-action trailers rarely manage to capture the core of the titles they are promoting, but for Evolve, the developers have managed to show how scary it can be to face a powerful monster, even if three other friends are ready to tackle the challenge cooperatively.

The shooter will be offered on the PC, the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One and last-gen consoles on February 10.

The title will allow gamers to either become a Hunter, with a variety of classes and abilities to choose from, or a monster.

The two sides will have very different play styles and the development team says that player tactics and skill will decide the winner of every encounter.