Art of Destruction

About

"Art of Destruction" is a physics sandbox simulation game that allows you to build and destroy detailed worlds using a variety of tools and disasters. Create and customize your own environments with voxel models, or explore the open levels available. Unleash natural disasters, set fire to buildings, and cause chaos with bomb explosions for endless destructive fun. Please note that the game's content and features may change over time, and the inclusion of Mike Judge's voxel models is subject to the terms of the provided license.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The core concept of destruction is fun and delivers as advertised.
The game provides a good amount of chaos and can be enjoyable for stress relief.
Steam Workshop support and a level editor offer potential for creativity and future content.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, with frequent lag and low frame rates.
There is a lack of content, such as missions and achievements, leading to a repetitive experience.
The art style is inconsistent, with some assets appearing glitchy and not matching the overall aesthetic.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's graphics feature a simple yet charming art style; however, inconsistencies arise with certain key assets that do not match this aesthetic and exhibit glitches. Additionally, the limited graphics options may detract from the overall visual experience.
- “The general art style is simple but charming.”
- “Several key assets don't use the same art style as the rest of the game (i.e. robot, tank, and dragon tools), and some seem to be glitchy as well (i.e. dragon and tornado).”
- “The only audio option is a volume slider, and the only graphics options are screen resolution, fullscreen, and v-sync.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The lack of music in the game has been noted as a significant drawback, with players finding the silence too stark amidst the action, prompting some to play their own background music to enhance the experience.
- “The absence of music is too quiet for me; other than hearing explosions and other factors, I had to play some background music while I'm creating chaos.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect is criticized for its lack of engaging missions and achievements, which may result in players feeling less motivated to return to the game.
- “The lack of missions or even achievements will leave players with less reason to come back.”
- “The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The gameplay is characterized by basic mechanics that provide a modest level of enjoyment, making it a decent time-waster despite lacking optimization.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you entertained for hours, despite its basic mechanics.”
- “It's a surprisingly fun experience for a budget game, offering enough enjoyment to make it worthwhile.”
- “While it may lack optimization, the gameplay still manages to provide a decent level of fun.”
- “Honestly, as a cheap game with basic mechanics, it can hold your time and be somewhat fun, though it has little optimization.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, with users expressing significant dissatisfaction regarding its efficiency and overall functionality.
- “I actually don't mind that; my gripe is with the performance, which is atrocious.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, resulting in frequent lag and crashes.”