Concept Destruction
- May 22, 2020
- Thinice Games
- 3h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Concept Destruction" is a game where you crush cardboard cars with unique driving styles, across four different modes. You can earn points to unlock new cars and customize your gameplay experience, all while listening to a heavy metal soundtrack. The game features a unique 3D cardboard car design for added destruction reserves.
Reviews
- The game features a unique cardboard aesthetic that adds charm and creativity to the demolition derby experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a variety of vehicles and arenas, and the damage model is impressive, providing a satisfying destruction experience.
- The game can be fun for short bursts, especially in local split-screen mode, making it a good option for casual play with friends or family.
- The game lacks content and replayability, with many players finishing all achievements in just a few hours and feeling it runs out of things to do quickly.
- Controls are frustrating, with no option to remap keys, and the steering can feel unresponsive, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
- There is no online multiplayer mode, which limits the game's competitive potential and overall enjoyment for many players.
- graphics19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique cardboard aesthetic that enhances its visual appeal and aligns well with the gameplay, providing a fun and cohesive experience. While the art style is praised for its creativity and charm, some players note inconsistencies in texture quality and frame rates, as well as technical issues with the graphics settings menu. Overall, the graphics are effective but not groundbreaking, contributing to an enjoyable, albeit simplistic, visual experience.
“The straightforward art style contributes to the overall visual appeal, creating a cohesive and enjoyable experience.”
“Has a very unique 'cardboard homemade' art style that further translates into a very authentic damage and handling model.”
“The cardboard aesthetic - literally cardboard - is an amusing change of pace from the hyper-realism of games like Wreckfest.”
“Most infuriating is that the game soft locks whenever you enter the graphics settings, making you unable to back out of the menu and requiring you to force-close and restart the game entirely.”
“In terms of graphics, the game has settings for things like bloom, depth of field, ambient occlusion, but nothing for texture quality, which is a bit disappointing because many of the textures are lower quality and compressed.”
“For a game that is very simplistic with graphics, it's a head scratcher on why the FPS can be so inconsistent.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's music features a unique, power metal-themed soundtrack that is tailored to each arena, enhancing the chaotic fun of the gameplay. While many players appreciate the heavy metal tracks and their polished quality, some feel that the music does not fully align with the game's overall presentation. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, despite some criticism regarding its repetitiveness and lack of variety across different arenas.
“It's all power metal themed music, and it has a light tone to it.”
“Great fun, awesome metal soundtrack, and overall a really nicely polished game I'm looking forward to playing again.”
“The music loops until the match ends, and each song is unique to its arena.”
“You can't change it in-game, and you won't hear arena 1's OST in arena 3, and so on.”
“The soundtrack consists mostly of heavy metal songs when in-game; however, I don't feel like it captures the game's presentation well.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a commendable damage model that enhances realism and immersion, alongside new modes like time attack that boost replay value. While the driving mechanics and creative levels are praised, players express frustration over certain gameplay limitations, such as the need to unlock cars in tourist mode and difficulties in locating opponents on the map. Overall, the game offers satisfying car combat and a fun experience, though it may be best enjoyed in short bursts.
“The inclusion of a commendable damage model adds realism and immersion to the races, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
“The addition of new and exciting game modes, such as time attack, could breathe fresh life into the gameplay experience and provide players with increased replay value.”
“Satisfying car combat, lovely art style, hard-hitting soundtrack, soft-body physics, and car physics that are actually influenced by visual and mechanical damage.”
“However, it is essential for the developers to address the concerns raised, including the lack of updates, the absence of certain gameplay modes, the need for multiplayer functionality, and the rectification of the achievement system.”
“Only gameplay issues I really ran into was not being able to tell where the last vehicle/vehicles were on the map, especially when they're running unpainted and match with the stages. I think an arrow system that rotates around your vehicle and maybe a mini-map would help a lot with that issue.”
“However, the gameplay itself is very frustrating.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting that it can be inconsistent and expressing a desire for improved texture quality options. Overall, it has been rated 6.5/10, indicating room for enhancement in this area.
“Optimization & PC settings: 6.5/10”
“The optimization is a little hit or miss.”
“I hope that the developer can improve this optimization aspect and give us an option to improve texture quality.”
“Normally this isn't a section I talk about since it usually goes in with the optimization and PC settings.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players note that the introduction of new game modes, like time attack, enhances replayability and revitalizes the gameplay experience. However, some reviewers express disappointment, stating that the game lacks sufficient replay value overall.
“The addition of new and exciting game modes, such as time attack, could breathe fresh life into the gameplay experience and provide players with increased replay value.”
“Can't recommend due to lack of replayability.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the irony of completing the championship and receiving all the cars, only to realize that there are no further uses for the coins they've earned, highlighting a quirky oversight in the game's design.
“Once you complete the championship, you get all the cars, which is nice, but once you do that, there is nothing to spend coins on, which is kind of funny.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers emphasize the importance of developers maintaining open communication with their community to prevent perceptions of neglect or exploitation for profit.
“It is essential for developers to maintain regular communication with their community to avoid creating the impression of abandonment or a mere cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than rewarding them for their time and effort.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is considered engaging, with players enjoying the unique "tourist mode" that allows for destruction without self-damage. However, there is frustration regarding the requirement to unlock cars through gameplay, as many players prefer immediate access to all vehicles for maximum enjoyment.
“The story element is cool; I think the gameplay is like every other demo derby game, but the narrative adds a unique twist. I love the tourist mode where you can destroy cars without taking damage yourself. It's a fun way to experience the chaos without the pressure of the main game.”
“The narrative really enhances the overall experience, making it more engaging than typical demo derby games. I appreciate the different modes that allow for creative destruction.”
“The story adds depth to the gameplay, making it more enjoyable. I wish there were fewer restrictions on accessing cars in tourist mode, as it would allow for more fun and experimentation.”
