Destroy All Humans!
- April 29, 2021
- Black Forest Games
+ Upgrade to Visuals + Crypto's powers still fun + Nostalgia feel for original - Timed Objectives - Loading screens - Still feels too 2005 than 2020 (Reviewed on Xbox One X, also available for PlayStation 4 and PC)
Get on Xbox Games Store"Destroy All Humans!" is an action-adventure game where you play as an alien named Cryptosporidium 137, tasked with harvesting human DNA. Wreak havoc with an array of alien weaponry, including a ray gun, anal probe gun, and a nuclear bomb, or use telekinesis to toss cars and cows. Travel by jetpack or UFO, and shape-shift into humans to infiltrate and annihilate mankind, all while experiencing the thrill of an extraterrestrial invasion.
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Reviews
- The game successfully captures the nostalgia of the original while offering updated graphics and gameplay improvements.
- The humor and quirky characters provide an entertaining experience, making it a fun distraction.
- The remaster includes new features like focus mode and additional missions, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, with many missions feeling similar and lacking variety.
- Technical issues such as glitches and lag can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the controls clunky and outdated, particularly during on-foot segments.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story follows Crypto-137, an alien tasked with harvesting human DNA in a 1950s setting, but it is criticized for being disjointed and lacking variety in mission design. While the game features a mix of open-world exploration and action, many missions feel repetitive, and the humor may not resonate with all players. Overall, the narrative struggles to maintain engagement due to its simplistic objectives and underutilized stealth elements.
“Set in the 1950s, the game follows the story of Crypto-137, an alien sent to Earth to harvest human DNA and complete various missions.”
“The gameplay is a mix of open-world exploration and action-packed combat, and you'll have access to a variety of weapons and psychic abilities to aid you in your mission.”
“Maybe instead of calling this game 'Destroy All Humans', they should call it 'Mind Control All Humans', since half the time you fail the mission for killing humans!”
“The story is all over the place and too far out there.”
“There's a real lack of variety with the missions, with most repeating themselves constantly with different enemies.”
“Combat, mission objectives, and level design are simplistic and highly repetitive, with lackluster enemy AI.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their significant updates compared to the original 2005 release, featuring more detailed environments and character models that enhance the nostalgic experience. While many players appreciate the visual overhaul, some note that the overall aesthetic still feels somewhat dated, and the graphics may not fully compensate for the repetitive gameplay. Overall, the remastered visuals successfully evoke nostalgia while modernizing the classic look.
“This game is a remake of the original 2005 release, but with updated graphics and gameplay that will leave you laughing and engaged from start to finish.”
“The updated graphics are a noticeable improvement from the original game, with more detailed environments and character models that bring the retro world to life.”
“Awesome game, the nostalgia is worth it with a graphics overhaul.”
“Graphics are alright.”
“Destroy All Humans returns in a remake that refreshes the original's visuals, modernizes its controls and adds a few new weapon and traversal upgrades to proceedings, all whilst failing to make any meaningful changes to the game's rather outdated core gameplay.”
“[combat, mission objectives and level design are simplistic and highly repetitive, lackluster enemy AI, switch port hugely downgrades revamped visuals, some long loading times]”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the remake offers a blend of open-world exploration and action-packed combat, enhanced by updated graphics and new mechanics from later titles. While players can enjoy a variety of weapons and psychic abilities, the core gameplay feels repetitive and clunky, with some technical issues detracting from the experience. Overall, it provides nostalgic fun but may leave newcomers underwhelmed due to its outdated mechanics.
“This game is a remake of the original 2005 release, but with updated graphics and gameplay that will leave you laughing and engaged from start to finish.”
“The gameplay is a mix of open-world exploration and action-packed combat, and you'll have access to a variety of weapons and psychic abilities to aid you in your mission.”
“There are numerous side missions and challenges to complete, and you can also experiment with different weapons and abilities to see how they affect the gameplay.”
“The graphics are good and better than the original, but the gameplay is just very repetitive.”
“However, the humor cannot atone for the poor gameplay mechanics on foot that feel clunky and outdated, though the saucer sequences do save it somewhat.”
“Destroy All Humans returns in a remake that refreshes the original's visuals, modernizes its controls and adds a few new weapon and traversal upgrades to proceedings, all whilst failing to make any meaningful changes to the game's rather outdated core gameplay.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is consistently praised for its silliness and engaging wit, making it an entertaining distraction. With a blend of hilarious moments, excellent voice acting, and a fun premise, it successfully combines action and retro charm, ensuring players are both laughing and engaged throughout. Overall, it stands out as a uniquely funny experience in the gaming landscape.
“A hilarious and action-packed game with a retro twist.”
“Overall, 'Destroy All Humans!' is a fantastic game that combines humor, action, and retro charm into a unique and entertaining package.”
“One of the highlights of the game is its humor.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and lag issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that these technical problems significantly hinder gameplay, leading to a less smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for players.
“I’d give it more of a 3.5 out of 5 if I could, since it is very buggy and some of the improvements I didn’t agree with.”
“Great but many glitches and lags.”
“There are just issues with lagging and so many glitches at times.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are highly praised, featuring a fitting soundtrack and satisfying sound effects that enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The sound design is excellent, featuring a fitting soundtrack and satisfying sound effects that enhance the overall experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
“The soundtrack is diverse and memorable, making each moment in the game feel unique and exciting.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Another great aspect of the game is its replayability.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
Critic Reviews
Destroy All Humans
Destroy All Humans Review – An Obsolete Invasion
60%Destroy All Humans! Review
With lots of references to pop-culture, this parody of an alien invasion contains all the jokes and humour that one would expect from a Mars Attacks! clone, and Destroy All Humans! does not disappoint. However, the humour cannot atone for the poor gameplay mechanics on foot that feel clunky and outdated, though the saucer sequences do save it somewhat. There's a real lack of variety with the missions, with most repeating themselves constantly with different enemies. The few stealth missions are really fun, but they aren't used to their fullest potential, while the HoloBob can be cumbersome at times due to how easy it is to have Crypto's cover blown by the always watching Majestic. For fans wanting to relive the classic, Destroy All Humans! is worth a purchase. However, for newcomers wanting an alien invasion title, this may not be enough to satisfy those otherworldly desires.
60%Destroy all Humans
+ Upgrade to Visuals + Crypto's powers still fun + Nostalgia feel for original - Timed Objectives - Loading screens - Still feels too 2005 than 2020 (Reviewed on Xbox One X, also available for PlayStation 4 and PC)
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