Demolition Inc.

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In "Demolition, Inc.", you play as the destructive alien, Mike, causing chaos on Earth by demolishing structures with various explosive tools. Complete missions with increasing difficulty across different cities while avoiding the military and causing maximum damage. This game offers creative destruction and strategic planning, with entertaining visual and sound effects.

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

music7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and entertaining gameplay with a variety of weapons and challenges.
Unique concept of using strategy to cause destruction, providing a satisfying experience.
Decent graphics and sound for its time, with a quirky and humorous premise.

Very short game with limited content and low replay value.
Frustrating controls and a punishing scoring system that can detract from the fun.
Lacks depth and can feel linear, making it less engaging over time.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the variety of tracks that range from upbeat jazz to soft rock, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, others find certain repetitive songs grating, leading to frustration. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it can become tiresome for some players over time.
- “The sound effects are fine and fit in perfectly with the world, and there are quite a few different music choices which helps with not getting tired of the music after 5 minutes.”
- “The intro sequence throws rather heavy rock music while the main menu greets you with a jazzy upbeat track.”
- “Meanwhile, the actual levels introduce multiple tracks that range from soft rock music to low town jazz themed around city life and space.”
- “Cloying soundtrack.”
- “The one song that plays on every single level got really annoying; I had to shut off the audio. The game was challenging and fun for what it is.”
- “The music can get really grating really fast; I'd rather spend the sum on a tasty fast food or a snack than this, it'll last you longer and doesn't bring any frustration.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a casual point-and-click style that incorporates a domino effect mechanic, which many players find enjoyable and innovative for its time. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, frustrating glitches, and poor balance, leading to instances where players can easily become stuck if actions are not executed in a precise order. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it is marred by structural issues that detract from the experience.
- “Basic enough adopting a point-and-click style of gameplay where you pan over a map with W, A, S, D and left click to place hazards.”
- “Stack that on top of the domino effect mechanic that the developers implemented and it honestly is pretty good for its time.”
- “Great gameplay and music.”
- “What appears to be a very fun and casual game is met with a rather disappointing and somewhat frustrating gameplay structure, which I'll get into.”
- “Well, a big part of it lies within its gameplay style and the issues many people had with it.”
- “The gameplay is as deep as a puddle.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's story revolves around an alien tasked with destroying cities, offering a unique and original plot that challenges players through various missions. While some players find the storyline engaging, others note the difficulty of completing missions perfectly, often requiring multiple attempts to achieve high scores. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which focuses on destruction and strategy.
- “Very original plot also!”
- “You see, you're an alien tasked with leveling cities and the most efficient way of accomplishing your mission is by sabotaging the everyday life of earthlings.”
- “With the DLC installed, in particular, some of the storyline challenges are no easy task - there is no free run to the finish line.”
- “I didn't have the nerve to retry a mission a dozen times to get it perfectly right...”
- “☑ no story”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and engaging, particularly through its absurd premises and comedic destruction mechanics. Many reviews highlight the game's quirky graphics and clever use of physics, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Funny enough, I went through the beginning cutscene where Mike receives an email detailing the job but found out that the acronym supposedly used for the company doesn't even line up with what the actual name of the company is.”
- “Cause alien mischief to set off hilarious destruction on the streets.”
- “Fun little indie game where you destroy buildings in many hilarious ways by using the humans' own cars to fly straight into explosive containers and buildings.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics in "Demolition Inc." are generally praised for their charm and quality, especially considering the game's small file size of around 300MB. While not as detailed as some larger titles, the visuals and physics are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience, particularly for puzzle enthusiasts with decent graphics hardware.
- “The graphics are amazing and the physics hardware is very good.”
- “Pretty good graphics for only being like 300MB in size.”
- “While not as detailed as that title, Demolition Inc. is fun and addictive, and the graphics are charming.”
- “Although I can safely say the graphic potential in 2011 far surpassed what 'Demolition Inc.' offers.”
- “The visuals and user interface leave much to be desired.”
- “---{ graphics }---”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with reports of it failing to run on certain systems, freezing during loading, and experiencing significant glitches that affect gameplay and controls. Users highlight issues such as a poorly functioning camera and unresponsive driving mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
- “This game will not run at all; it goes to the loading screen then freezes. I am using Windows XP Business Edition on an Inspiron 1545 laptop with a dual-core processor and an Intel video card. Since a NVIDIA or ATI card wasn't listed as a requirement, this should be fine. All in all, do not get this game as it will not run at all. Shame, because it looks fun.”
- “Suffers from glitches in control and badly balanced gameplay, where it is easy to get stuck if you do not do it in the exact right order.”
- “Tries its absolute hardest to be Blast Corps (N64), yet falls short due to a terrible camera, buggy-feeling controls, and horrid driving mechanics.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers minimal content for its price, leading to a lack of replay value according to user reviews.
- “Very little content for the price, no replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's no incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotional reactions, with some players finding it so distressing that it elicits tears, highlighting its impactful and often overwhelming narrative.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”

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