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Evolution: The World of Sacred Device

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenreRPG
DeveloperSting
PublisherEntertainment Software Publishing
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesEvolution
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Sting and published by Entertainment Software Publishing, Evolution: The World of Sacred Device arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 as a role-playing game.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 21 Dreamcast RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Evolution series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Evolution 2: Far Off Promise. The series also appears on other systems with Evolution: Eternal Dungeons (NGPC).

Evolution: The World of Sacred Device is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Evolution: The World of Sacred Device is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Evolution: The World of Sacred Device gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Evolution: The World of Sacred Device walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

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Evolution: The World of Sacred Device FAQ

When did Evolution: The World of Sacred Device come out on the Dreamcast?

Evolution: The World of Sacred Device was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Who made Evolution: The World of Sacred Device?

It was developed by Sting and published by Entertainment Software Publishing.

Is Evolution: The World of Sacred Device multiplayer?

No. Evolution: The World of Sacred Device is a single-player game.

How long does Evolution: The World of Sacred Device take to play?

As a role-playing game, Evolution: The World of Sacred Device typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Evolution: The World of Sacred Device on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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