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Destructivator 2

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90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, replayability
98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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Destructivator 2 is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Pug Fugly Games and was released on April 2, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Destructivator 2" is a nostalgic shooter game with sharp, colorful graphics and catchy tunes. As a lime green-clad super soldier, you'll battle vast arrays of enemies across 54 levels, command his enemies' ships, and encounter bosses and mini-bosses. With multiple difficulty levels, the game offers challenges for all skill levels, presented in a classic 80s style. Languages supported are English and Cymraeg .

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Destructivator 2 offers a nostalgic 90s arcade experience with simple yet engaging gameplay, featuring a variety of levels and enemies that keep players entertained.
  • The controls are responsive and easy to learn, allowing players to focus on mastering the game's mechanics and tackling increasingly challenging levels.
  • The game features a good balance of difficulty, providing a fair challenge that rewards skill and planning, making it appealing for both casual and hardcore gamers.
  • Many players noted that the level design can feel repetitive, with similar challenges appearing multiple times within a single level.
  • Some players expressed a desire for an easier mode to accommodate less experienced gamers, as the difficulty can be overwhelming at times.
  • The visual quality is criticized for being low, with pixel art that may not appeal to everyone, and some players found it difficult to see smaller projectiles amidst the action.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced platformer infused with tactical shooter elements, featuring various modes, boss fights, and traditional bullet hell mechanics. Players navigate through numerous challenging levels, mastering shooting and aiming mechanics that restrict movement, while enjoying high-quality pixel art and sound. Overall, the gameplay is simple yet engaging, offering a fair challenge that encourages skill development.

    • “I think that the best description for the gameplay will be: fast-paced platformer with tactical shooter elements.”
    • “There's different modes, boss fights, and traditional bullet hell style gameplay.”
    • “As you progress, you will face increasingly difficult challenges that push you to master these fundamental mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is exceedingly simple: there are several dozen platforming levels where your small green-clad character (presumably the titular Destructivator) must run around the level destroying all of the various enemies.”
    • “The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
    • “While there are different modes, boss fights, and traditional bullet hell style gameplay, the overall execution feels lacking.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as good and fitting with the overall experience, complementing the colorful visuals and engaging gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic arcade feel and the variety of levels, with the soundtrack enhancing the action and appeal of the game. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “Nice music, many levels, easy platforming.”
    • “Nice intro, menu system is understandable, learning curve is easy, nice old school arcade gamestyle, understandable GUI, nice music and sound effects.”
    • “With fantastic graphics, cool soundtracks, tons of levels and that 'just-one-more-go' appeal this is an action shooter that's got it all.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Destructivator 2 features nostalgic retro graphics reminiscent of NES-era games, characterized by simple yet crisp pixel art. The visuals are complemented by vibrant colors, satisfying animations like explosions and debris, and a diverse array of enemies, all contributing to an engaging aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Destructivator 2 offers pure nostalgia right off the bat with its retro graphics that remind me of the good old NES days.”
    • “Retro styled mini pixel art graphics, satisfyingly juicy explosions and debris particles, ridiculous enemy diversity, and epic boss battles.”
    • “Nice, colorful visuals and good music, too.”
    • “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Graphics are simple but crisp.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story unfolds across six missions, each featuring multiple stages and culminating in a boss level, with a dynamic introductory sequence that sets the narrative context. Players must navigate through challenging enemy designs that require strategic combat to progress, adding depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, while the structure is engaging, some enemy mechanics may detract from the enjoyment.

    • “Kill all the enemies to move onto the next mission, sounds simple, except the enemies are expecting you and they're also armed to the teeth.”
    • “I have not finished it, but I think there are six missions divided into 8 stages and a final boss.”
    • “But it starts with a dynamic intro, telling the story so far in a vertical scrolling fashion.”
    • “Kill all the enemies to move onto the next mission; sounds simple, except the enemies are expecting you and they're also armed to the teeth.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, as missions can be selected and replayed to achieve better scores, encouraging experimentation and mastery.

    • “Missions are selectable and replayable, allowing players to aim for high scores.”
    • “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With various character builds and strategies, there's always a new way to experience the game.”
    • “Missions are selectable and replayable to go for high scores.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
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Destructivator 2 is a platformer game.

Destructivator 2 is available on PC and Windows.

Destructivator 2 was released on April 2, 2020.

Destructivator 2 was developed by Pug Fugly Games.

Destructivator 2 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Destructivator 2 is a single player game.

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