Destructivator 2
- April 2, 2020
- Pug Fugly Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 improvement and strategic planning.
- Many levels suffer from repetitive design, with similar challenges appearing multiple times within a single level, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The visual quality is low, with pixel art that may not appeal to everyone, and some players find it difficult to see smaller projectiles amidst the action.
- There is a lack of an easier mode, which could help attract a wider audience and allow players to enjoy the game at their own pace.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced platformer with tactical shooter elements, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that require players to master shooting and aiming while navigating through challenging levels. Players can expect a mix of traditional bullet hell gameplay, boss fights, and various modes, all complemented by high-quality pixel art and sound. Overall, the gameplay is described as challenging but fair, with perfect controls that enhance the experience.
“I think that the best description for the gameplay will be: fast-paced platformer with tactical shooter elements.”
“As you progress, you will face increasingly difficult challenges that push you to master these fundamental mechanics.”
“Gameplay itself is exceedingly simple: there are several dozen platforming levels, in which your small green-clad man (presumably the titular Destructivator) must run around the level destroying all of the various baddies.”
“The gameplay is simple.”
“There's different modes, boss fights, and traditional bullet hell style gameplay.”
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Destructivator 2 features nostalgic retro graphics reminiscent of NES days, characterized by simple yet crisp pixel art. The visuals are complemented by vibrant colors, satisfying explosions, and a diverse array of enemies, creating 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.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story unfolds across six missions, each featuring multiple stages and culminating in a boss level. Players are introduced to the narrative through a dynamic intro, which sets the stage for the action-packed gameplay where defeating enemies is essential to progress. However, some players have noted that certain enemy designs can create frustrating challenges.
“I have not finished it, but I think there are six missions divided into eight stages and a final boss.”
“There are a total of six missions, and each mission has multiple stages in it and a boss level at the end.”
“I think some of the drawbacks are in some of the enemy designs that shoot a lot of bullets with no in between, which makes it hard to kill (planes coming from the top tube found in mission 1-6).”
“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.”
“But it starts with a dynamic intro, telling the story so far in a vertical scrolling fashion.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, as missions can be selected and replayed to achieve better scores, encouraging them to revisit and improve their performance.
“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 game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
