Doom & Destiny

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In Doom & Destiny, four unlikely heroes embark on a lighthearted, turn-based RPG adventure to save the world from impending doom. With strategic battles, character customization, and parodies of classic video game and fantasy tropes, this game offers humor and entertainment in a vibrant pixelated world. Prepare to defeat evil and collect loot across various campaigns, either solo or with friends.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,192 reviews

humor349 positive mentions

grinding33 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and engaging storyline filled with pop culture references and clever jokes.
The turn-based combat system is enjoyable, allowing for character customization and strategic gameplay.
The game successfully captures the nostalgia of classic RPGs while providing a light-hearted and fun experience.

The world map can feel tedious to navigate, with no fast travel options and a lack of decorative elements.
Some players may find the humor hit or miss, with certain jokes feeling outdated or overly simplistic.
The game can become grindy, requiring players to spend significant time leveling up and acquiring items to progress.

humor
352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Doom & Destiny" is widely praised for its witty dialogue, clever pop culture references, and self-referential satire of classic RPG tropes. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend nostalgic elements with a light-hearted, often absurd comedic style, making it both entertaining and engaging. While some jokes may not resonate with everyone, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience, appealing especially to fans of old-school RPGs and nerd culture.
- “Doom & Destiny is an indie RPG gem that pays homage to classic turn-based games while injecting a heavy dose of humor and nerdy charm.”
- “With tons of content, funny dialogue, and a memorable cast of characters, this game is a true indie RPG masterpiece.”
- “The humor is witty and funny between the four characters in your party, so you want to read the text instead of skipping it.”
- “It is also not funny.”
- “Not funny and not interesting.”
story
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a light-hearted, humorous tone filled with pop culture references and self-aware jokes, making it a fun experience for players who enjoy parody and absurdity. While some players find the plot engaging and well-written, others feel it lacks depth and seriousness, with a mix of opinions on its overall quality. The narrative revolves around a group of friends navigating a fantasy world, offering a blend of main quests and numerous side quests that enhance exploration and replayability.
- “The writing is packed with witty, self-aware jokes, pop culture references, and a plot that never takes itself too seriously, keeping you entertained throughout.”
- “The story is refreshing; it's about a group of friends that are about to go for their Dungeons & Dragons session at the game master's place, but then everything goes differently than they had planned. The game didn't have any scary or spooky parts, but does have dark humor at times.”
- “Doom & Destiny is an RPG Maker game that makes fun of the tropes of its genre while adding tons of references to other games, movies, comics, and animes into the mix: it sports some standard JRPG gameplay and story, but its self-conscious sense of humor truly makes it an original and enjoyable experience.”
- “The end of the story is so rushed and nonsensical it's not even fun.”
- “Game story and game flow suck.”
- “Characters feel empty with no backstory at all.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Doom & Destiny" is characterized by its blend of classic RPG mechanics and a humorous, self-aware narrative that parodies traditional tropes. Players appreciate the nostalgic turn-based combat, rewarding leveling system, and the abundance of secrets and side quests that extend playtime. While some find the mechanics straightforward and the presentation lacking, the overall experience is deemed enjoyable and engaging, making it a standout title in the RPG genre.
- “What sets Doom & Destiny apart is how it marries old-school RPG mechanics with its lighthearted approach.”
- “I personally was addicted to the core gameplay loop and felt the leveling system and weapon upgrades to be very rewarding.”
- “Doom & Destiny is definitely a game that is worth the money, if not for the gameplay (which itself is amazing), then for the comical aspect of it.”
- “The gameplay itself is nothing remarkable, and the menu design in particular is pretty horrible, with no proper equip menu and instead items are just equipped from the inventory, which becomes unwieldy quite quickly.”
- “This game has a few hilarious moments, but the bland presentation and the tedious gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is a little rough around the edges, the artwork is amusing, and the humor is spot on.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the chiptune soundtrack and its fittingness to the game's playful tone, while others criticize it for being repetitive or lacking originality, as much of it is repurposed from other sources. Technical issues have also been reported, with some players experiencing bugs that prevent the music from playing. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by many for its charm and humor, it is often described as needing more variety and depth.
- “The game’s colorful, pixel-art style complements its playful tone, and the soundtrack adds to the sense of adventure.”
- “This game is full of jokes and humor and is a parody of Legend of Zelda meets Final Fantasy meets Earthbound. It's got a great chiptune soundtrack; love this game to bits.”
- “With great music, an amusing story, and a seemingly long playable game, I can't wait to keep playing!”
- “Redundant music.”
- “The music seems to be repurposed from different sources (e.g. Kerbal Space Program).”
- “Both the music and the graphics are licensed content; they weren't made by the developers but bought from third parties and put into the game.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a colorful, pixel-art style typical of RPG Maker, which may not appeal to everyone but adds a charming, nostalgic quality. While some players appreciate the vibrant visuals and attention to detail, others note the presence of stock assets and occasional graphical glitches, suggesting that those seeking cutting-edge graphics might be disappointed. Overall, the graphics complement the game's playful tone and humor, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of retro aesthetics.
- “The game’s colorful, pixel-art style complements its playful tone, and the soundtrack adds to the sense of adventure.”
- “The graphics aren't new age, but the colors used are vibrant and beautiful, and the detail is top notch.”
- “While the graphics are from RPG Maker, they're very colorful and the developers really made sure all locations are filled with little details to make them appear more lively.”
- “The art style might not be for everyone as it is likened to that of RPG Maker games.”
- “If a player is more concerned with graphics, they may want to avoid buying this game.”
- “Granted, I don't always criticize an RPG Maker game for using stock graphics, but if that's a deal breaker, you may find some disappointment in this respect as some of the graphics are stock.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players finding it enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others view it as tedious and excessive, particularly when aiming for 100% completion. Many appreciate the balance between grinding and exploration, noting that it can enhance character progression and rewards, but caution that those averse to grinding may find it overwhelming, especially in certain difficulty settings or during specific game segments. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly based on individual player preferences and play styles.
- “The commands are simple and it is not too grindy, so you can enjoy both the story and the character building in a nice rhythm, discovering a lot of secret places, items, and characters in the meantime.”
- “Game is super grindy and even on the easiest difficulty it feels like a chore.”
- “The combat is pretty average turn-based and is well done, but it gets really grindy when you start trying for 100%.”
- “If you don't like grinding, don't go for 100% achievements; it takes hours of just killing to get the gold you need, and without a guide, forever to find everything after you beat the game.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its depth and balance, featuring witty dialogue and the ability for players to shape characters according to their preferences. The RPG Maker style enhances this experience, allowing for a variety of customization options including weapons, armor, and special abilities.
- “The writing is pretty good with some witty dialogue, and the character development seems to be well balanced.”
- “Surprisingly in-depth character development available.”
- “Character development allows you to shape the characters however you want.”
- “Character development is lacking depth and feels superficial.”
- “The character development system is confusing and poorly implemented.”
- “There are limited options for character growth, making it hard to feel invested.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily due to its numerous side quests and the opportunity for players to experiment with different character builds. While some users feel the overall replay value is limited, completionists can still enjoy around 50 hours of gameplay.
- “Very replayable.”
- “There isn’t much replay value, but with the amount of side quests included, I think this game can draw out a solid 50 hours of gameplay if you’re the completionist type.”
- “This allows for a bit of replayability if someone wants to try different builds.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of light humor and engaging storytelling, combining old-school charm with modern witty dialogue. Players appreciate the easy-to-understand gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall experience, contributing to a fun and immersive environment.
- “I really enjoy the light humor which sets the atmosphere of this game.”
- “Funny dialogue, easy to understand gameplay and mechanics, and it has a great atmosphere and story.”
- “Love the atmosphere, old school meets modern smart-aleck writing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional stability issues, with users reporting minor bugs and graphical glitches, such as black rectangles appearing during certain spell effects.
- “A bit buggy at times.”
- “There are some graphical glitches with black rectangles during certain spell effects.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for both turn-based gameplay and the Windows Phone platform, resulting in a smooth performance overall.
- “The game is turn-based and runs smoothly.”
- “I've played on Windows Phone, and that was very well optimized for the system, too.”