It's a shame when a good idea gets dragged down by poor execution and frustrating gameplay. I truly feel like the end product could have been much more interesting with some tweaking and better controls. As it is however, I cannot recommend this game to anybody, as it is the closest I have been to being actually angry at a game, and I am a man of a calm nature. Simply put, this is the kind of game that could make a Jedi Master turn to the Dark Side of the Force in about half an hour.
Mygamer writes: "From the game's screenshots and initial first impression, it is not hard to mistake Evasive Space as another classic shooter. This is definitely not the case as avoiding obstacles and reaching the finish line before time runs out is the basis of gameplay. A game like this can only be created using the Wii's unique controller, but this style of gameplay really could have been done with an analog stick. Unfortunately, the loose play control, cheap level design, unavoidable enemies, and a terrible in-game timer really make the cost of 1000 Wii Points unjustifiable".
Evasive Space came close to being one of the most intriguing games on WiiWare, but frustrating controls really ruin the experience. Simple analog controls would've made this inspired and polished game a must-buy.
TVGB: How does this old school game stand up in the world of the new school Wii? Is it a bit of glorious past brought into the present or is it a bone the dog dug up that was better left buried?
