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.
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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, providing chaotic fun for short play sessions.
- The damage model is impressive, contributing to the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- The game lacks content and replayability, with many players finishing all achievements in under three hours.
- There is no online multiplayer or significant updates, leading to concerns about the game's long-term support.
- Controls are frustrating, as they are mapped to arrow keys without the option to remap, making it difficult for keyboard players.
- graphics38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, while not groundbreaking, effectively serve their purpose with a charming cardboard aesthetic that enhances the overall visual appeal and gameplay experience. The art style is praised for its uniqueness and cohesion, although some users noted issues with texture quality and inconsistent frame rates. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some technical shortcomings.
“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 why the FPS can be so inconsistent.”
- music26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's music features a predominantly power metal soundtrack that is described as enjoyable and fitting for the chaotic gameplay, with each arena having its own unique track that loops until the match ends. However, some players feel that the music does not fully capture the game's overall presentation, leading to mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its energy and polish, it has received some criticism for its repetitive nature and lack of variety across different arenas.
“It's all power metal themed music, and it has a light tone to it.”
“Super cheap, chaotic fun, cool design, badass soundtrack.”
“Great fun, awesome metal soundtrack, and overall a really nicely polished game I'm looking forward to playing again.”
“The soundtrack consists mostly of heavy metal songs when in-game; however, I don't feel like it captures the game's presentation well.”
“You can't change it in-game, and you won't hear arena 1 OST in arena 3, and so on.”
“The music loops until the match ends, and each song is unique to its arena.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a commendable damage model that enhances realism and immersion, alongside creative levels and satisfying car combat. While new game modes like time attack add replay value, players express frustration over issues such as the need for multiplayer functionality, unclear vehicle locations, and the requirement to unlock cars in tourist mode. Overall, the game is enjoyable and fun, though it may be best experienced in short bursts due to its limited content.
“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 were 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.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 that there is room for enhancement in this area.
“I hope that the developer can improve this optimization aspect and give us an option to improve texture quality.”
“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 & PC settings.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about replayability; while some highlight the potential for increased value through new game modes like time attack, others express disappointment, stating that the game lacks sufficient replayability to warrant a recommendation.
“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.”
“Can't recommend due to lack of replayability.”
- humor2 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 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 after that, there is nothing to spend coins on, which is kind of funny.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers emphasize the importance of developers maintaining regular communication with their community to prevent perceptions of neglect or exploitation through monetization practices. Clear engagement can help foster trust and mitigate concerns about the game being a mere cash grab.
“It is essential for developers to maintain regular communication with their community to avoid creating the impression of abandonment or a mere cash grab.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is considered engaging, with players enjoying the unique tourist mode that allows for destruction without consequences. However, there is frustration regarding the requirement to unlock cars through gameplay, as many players wish to access larger vehicles immediately for maximum destruction.
