Demolition Inc.
- September 19, 2011
- Zeroscale
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay centered around destruction and chaos.
- Variety of weapons and user-generated content through the workshop adds replayability.
- Silly and humorous premise that appeals to casual gamers looking for light-hearted fun.
- Frustratingly linear gameplay with strict time limits and limited resources.
- Controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Short campaign length and lack of depth may lead to boredom after a few hours.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story features a unique and original plot where players take on the role of an alien tasked with destroying cities, utilizing various power-ups to complete challenging missions. While the narrative may not be the focus for all players, the campaign offers a mix of fun and difficulty, particularly in the later stages. Overall, the storyline is engaging but can be demanding, requiring strategic thinking to succeed.
“Very original plot also!”
“Some missions seem impossible but you just have to figure out how to use the power-ups properly.”
“I didn't have the nerve to retry a mission a dozen times to get it perfectly right...”
“☑ no story”
“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.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny premise and the comedic chaos of destruction. The combination of quirky graphics, clever physics, and lighthearted gameplay contributes to a delightful experience, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate humor in gaming. Overall, it is described as a fun and entertaining game that excels in delivering laughs through its unique mechanics and scenarios.
“Cause alien mischief to set off hilarious destruction on the streets.”
“This is a great and very funny little game; it's basically a top-down puzzle solver in which you have to use an arsenal of different weapons and abilities to create a domino effect of destruction, earning you the highest score and fulfilling objectives of each level.”
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the funky soundtrack and others finding it repetitive and annoying, particularly a single song that plays throughout. While some appreciate the unique reworked tracks, many agree that the music can become grating quickly, detracting from the overall experience.
“Worth every penny just to listen to the awesomely funky soundtrack!”
“The music is cool too, kinda like Burn Zombie Burn.”
“Contains a reworked version of Blur's song #2 that's better than the original if for no other reason than it wasn't pimped to car commercials.”
“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.”
“An hour or so of fun (and some aggravation) isn't really terrible for $2.50, though the music can get really grating really fast. I'd rather spend that money on a tasty fast food meal or a snack than this, as it will last longer and doesn't bring any frustration.”
“Also, the music is awful.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they are impressive given the game's small file size. The visuals are described as fun and charming, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience, especially for puzzle enthusiasts with decent hardware.
“Pretty good graphics for only being like 300MB in size.”
“The graphics are amazing and the physics hardware is very good.”
“While not as detailed as that title, Demolition Inc. is fun and addictive, and the graphics are charming.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and suffering from control glitches, with poorly balanced mechanics that can lead to frustrating situations if actions are not executed in a precise order.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“The level design encourages exploration and creativity.”
“The gameplay is somewhat boring and some of the abilities are hard to place properly.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with reports of it failing to run on certain systems, freezing during loading, and experiencing significant glitches and control issues. Users also note poorly balanced gameplay that can lead to frustrating situations, further detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional reactions, with some players finding it so distressing that it elicits tears, highlighting its profound impact on their feelings.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing 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 felt like I made no progress.”
