Destropolis

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Destropolis is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing shooter game. It was developed by Igrek Games and was released on August 19, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Destropolis" is a top-down shooter game with spectacular game mechanics, inspired by classics like "Crimsonland" and "Nuclear Throne". Play alone or with a friend in local co-op mode, fighting endless waves of enemies in a destructible futuristic city. Blow up buildings and use an array of weapons to tear enemies to pieces before they overwhelm you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Destropolis offers addictive gameplay with a minimalist design that enhances the chaotic action, making it a fun and engaging experience.
The game features a variety of weapons and power-ups, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and playstyles.
Cooperative multiplayer mode adds to the enjoyment, enabling players to team up and tackle challenges together.

The lack of a meaningful progression system and repetitive gameplay can lead to a loss of long-term engagement.
Some players find the randomization of power-ups and upgrades frustrating, as it can hinder strategic planning during runs.
The game can feel simplistic and may not offer enough content or variety to keep players invested for extended periods.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Destropolis is characterized by its simplicity and enjoyment, featuring a dynamic cityscape where players combat increasingly challenging enemies. The game excels with a robust set of power-ups and cooperative mechanics that encourage teamwork, while its fast-paced action and destructible environments provide a fresh take on the top-down shooter genre. Despite some minor shortcomings, the overall experience is polished, addictive, and enhanced by a captivating soundtrack, making it a standout title for fans of chaotic gameplay.
- “The core gameplay loop revolves around navigating this dynamic cityscape while combating a variety of enemy types that escalate in difficulty and complexity.”
- “Its unique blend of fully breakable cityscapes, diverse weaponry, and cooperative gameplay provides a fresh take on the top-down shooter genre.”
- “Destropolis' minimalist art style is bolstered by intelligent gameplay with precision weapon and skill mechanics, and persistent level progression across play sessions.”
- “I wish there was a better progression/rogue-lite system included to keep gameplay fresh with more and increasingly powerful weapons.”
- “There are no scoring mechanics to add interest, and if leaderboards are of interest to you, be aware there are significant random factors to how quickly you can kill enemies and your points rewarded, and at least one perk that very directly (but still randomly) increases scoring.”
- “I think it's just using basic Unity cube shapes... but holy crap, it shows how mechanics are everything when it comes to fun gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist aesthetic that effectively emphasizes gameplay without overwhelming players, resulting in a visually satisfying experience. Users praise the simple color palette and isometric view, which contribute to smooth performance and enjoyable visuals, while the art style enhances the overall enjoyment of the action. Despite some criticism regarding outdated menu designs, the combination of clean graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics creates a compelling visual experience.
- “Visually, the game embraces a minimalist yet effective aesthetic that highlights the action rather than overwhelming the senses.”
- “The minimalist approach to the graphics just works and actually looks beautiful.”
- “Manic shoot'em up action with simple, but beautiful, graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple (red block enemies, you as a blue diamond, and of course white buildings) but it's really fun to look at, and so fun to mix and match different upgrades.”
- “The visuals are astonishing, and somehow the game runs smoother and quieter by far than all the 2D games with basic graphics.”
- “I came in expecting Crimson Land and while it's pretty much that (leveling, perks, weapons, powers), the updated visuals in Destropolis make for an absolute joy to play.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, composed by lukhash, features an engaging synthwave soundtrack that perfectly complements the cyberpunk aesthetic and enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers praise its energetic EDM beats for setting a fast-paced atmosphere, making intense moments feel stylish and immersive. Overall, the soundtrack is described as addictive and a key element that elevates both the aesthetics and mechanics of the game.
- “This visual clarity is complemented by a pulsating synthwave soundtrack crafted by lukhash, which melds cyberpunk ambiance with energetic EDM beats.”
- “The music dynamically enhances the game’s pacing and atmosphere, making every firefight feel both intense and stylish.”
- “The aesthetics and gameplay are elevated by lukhash's beautiful synthwave soundtrack, and the integration of tempo manipulation with bullet time works to create a beautiful example of digital love.”
- “The music goes off.”
- “Throw in some synth-wave music by lukhash, and you have a true diamond in the rough when it comes to top-down shooters.”
- “Picture setting off a nuke, in slow motion, with hundreds of enemies and buildings on screen, all fully destructible while a thumping soundtrack narrates the whole experience and you've got one heck of a game.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, with some suggesting it requires a significant investment of hours to achieve 100% completion, making it unappealing for achievement hunters. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, the grind for points and the nature of certain power-ups can detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “Stripped down to its barest essentials, this is a fantastically fun, challenging (but not tedious or alienating to casual gamers) experience that is well worth the price. I just dipped my toes in and almost lost two hours without even realizing it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “That's a crazy expectation to 100% a game like this, so this is a hard pass for achievement hunters/completionists unless you want to spend 95+ hours monotonously grinding points.”
- “Dig the minimalist presentation, but the achievements are grindy as hell.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the cooperative element and leaderboards enhance replay value, the limited map and perk selection, along with issues like ammo scarcity and reliance on luck for upgrades, detract from long-term engagement.
- “The cooperative element adds replay value and shifts the dynamics, making strategic positioning and timing even more critical.”
- “Leaderboards are included, which adds extra replayability.”
- “I'm reaching a point where it's losing its replayability; there's a single map and the only real variable element is the limited perk selection.”
- “No replay value, you run out of ammo almost immediately, enemies scale in difficulty, and in order to match the difficulty you need to get extremely lucky on weapon drops and upgrades.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly elevated by its dynamic music, which complements the pacing and intensifies the experience of firefights, creating a stylish and immersive environment.
- “The music dynamically enhances the game’s pacing and atmosphere, making every firefight feel both intense and stylish.”