Doom & Destiny Advanced

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"Doom & Destiny Advanced" is a humorous single-player RPG with a unique plot and engaging game mechanics. The game features marvelous graphics and is full of grinding, but can be quite buggy. As the game describes, "Four nerds enter a dungeon..." – embarking on a memorable and entertaining adventure.

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+18

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,732 reviews

humor231 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game retains the quirky and nerdy charm of the original while offering a more engaging storyline and numerous smaller dungeons.
The character customization and class system add depth to the gameplay, allowing for varied strategies and playstyles.
The humor and writing are entertaining, with plenty of references that resonate with fans of classic RPGs.

The controls can be frustrating, with issues related to sensitivity and menu navigation that detract from the overall experience.
Some players have reported bugs and crashes, particularly during battles or when trying to access certain features, which can disrupt gameplay.
The new resource management system and auto-equip feature have been criticized for making the game feel less engaging compared to the original.

humor
232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness, engaging dialogue, and pop culture references, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. While many appreciate the sarcastic and irreverent tone, some feel that the humor can be repetitive or less impactful compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, the game successfully blends fun gameplay with a comedic narrative, making it enjoyable for fans of humorous RPGs.
- “The funny dialogue really breaks the monotony of interrogating NPCs.”
- “It's sarcastic humor, mixed with rich storytelling and an alternate-reality fantasy setting that just hits all the right buttons for me!”
- “The humor is spot-on, the gameplay is challenging and fun, and the art is pretty damn good.”
- “Just... not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
story
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its humor, engaging narrative, and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RPGs, with many players appreciating its witty dialogue and quirky characters. However, some users express disappointment with the story's pacing and structure, noting that it can feel disjointed or less compelling compared to the original game. Overall, while the story is generally seen as entertaining and enjoyable, there are mixed feelings about its depth and coherence.
- “It's sarcastic humor, mixed with rich storytelling and an alternate-reality fantasy setting, just hits all the right buttons for me!”
- “The storyline is engaging, and the art and animations are lively.”
- “The story is hilarious and filled with witty characters in an awesome world.”
- “Taking out the save feature ruins it in my opinion, the storyline is just all over the place compared to the first, and the characters are nothing like they used to be. The first game's storylines don't matter at all because the alternative timeline makes it seem like none of it ever happened.”
- “The overall flow of the game is quite disjointed, leaving you wondering what order you're supposed to do things in and discovering later that you missed entire main quests that you should have already completed.”
- “The story is much worse, and the writing quality took a big nosedive.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the depth and strategic elements, while others criticize the changes from the original game, particularly the new mechanics and controls. Many enjoy the humor and engaging story, but find certain features, like the save crystal mechanic and resource management, frustrating. Overall, the gameplay is described as entertaining and challenging, though opinions vary on its execution compared to previous versions.
- “Excellent combat mechanics and original system that requires players to perform a little smarter than the usual fight, fight, fight, grinding.”
- “Very excited about this version being released, graphics and gameplay are absolutely wonderful, in-depth, and very entertaining, guaranteed to keep you busy for quite some time.”
- “Gameplay relies on strategy and tactics during combat, but also on puzzle solving during exploration.”
- “Not really sure why the game mechanics from the first version had to be changed, but the new ones kind of suck.”
- “Gameplay is very different, and not for the better.”
- “It's hard to get into for players wanting more of the first Doom & Destiny because of all the confusing and unnecessary changes that were made to the core gameplay.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 16-bit style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the updated art as inferior to the original, describing it as messy or unattractive. Many users noted that the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic RPGs, but there are significant complaints about graphical glitches and a lack of coherence in the art style. Overall, while some find the graphics charming and fitting, others feel they detract from the overall experience.
- “Very excited about this version being released, graphics and gameplay are absolutely wonderful, in-depth, and very entertaining, guaranteed to keep you busy for quite some time.”
- “Great graphics, awesome storyline, and well worth the money—five out of five stars!”
- “Graphics are smooth and vibrant, sound and music are spot-on.”
- “Graphics are all messed up.”
- “Great game on the switch but this is a mess; controls are way too cumbersome for this game for touch and it has major graphical glitches.”
- “Character graphics are hideous.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
26%
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of in-app purchases and microtransactions, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some players have reported issues with ads persisting even after purchasing the premium version, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is praised for its ad-free experience when the premium option is successfully activated.
- “At the same time, it has an interesting story, innovative combat system, and runs fabulously on my phone without all the in-game purchase stuff so prevalent nowadays.”
- “Great gameplay so far, no ads or microtransactions!”
- “Classic fun game without microtransactions.”
- “I hate pay-to-play, hidden recurring fees, and in-app purchases just so you can continue playing.”
- “I bought the premium version, but I still get ads... not cool.”
- “Just started this and I am having a problem with the ads still showing after purchasing the premium version; am I doing something wrong?”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and memorable tracks, while others find it repetitive and annoying, particularly during specific gameplay moments. There are mentions of enjoyable references and a strong connection to the game's art style, but some users also report bugs and issues with sound controls. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, it detracts for others, leading to a divided opinion.
- “Fun story line and great music.”
- “Beautiful music.”
- “The music is great and the storyline is funny!”
- “Slight bug with some music playing while the sound is off.”
- “Like the battle victory music and resting music, which can be kind of annoying.”
- “The music sounds worse too.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the combat mechanics and strategic elements, many express frustration with the slow advancement and difficulty spikes that necessitate prolonged grinding. Overall, the consensus is that the grinding can overshadow the narrative and gameplay experience, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
- “It's also super grindy, advancement is slow as hell and it's just not fun.”
- “I want to play the story not spend 40 to 50 hours just grinding.”
- “This game requires a stupid amount of grinding and the battles.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including freezing during loading screens, continuous sound glitches, and graphical issues across multiple devices. While some players find the gameplay entertaining, the overall experience is marred by a buggy interface and unreliable online features, making it difficult for many to enjoy the game fully.
- “I regret that I hesitated a while to try it out on my Nexus 7, as it runs great and brings me back to EarthBound and RPG Maker.”
- “It freezes at the loading screen.”
- “This game is so buggy it is unfair.”
- “Horrible buggy interface.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, though some players feel it may be excessive and unnecessary. However, the requirement for constant costume changes to progress can hinder the experience, as it limits flexibility and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Replay value is very high.”
- “Asking for a refund would probably be prudent, but I can say that I wouldn't suggest buying this game unless you like unnecessary replay value!”
- “Replayability is hurt by the need for constant costume changes, as characters must be in the appropriate costume to perform certain actions to advance, and that can only be done in certain places.”
- “It has definite replayability.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a preference for the older character design, suggesting that the previous iterations of character development were more appealing to players.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs smoothly, but users report issues with optimization, particularly on the S8 where it does not support full screen. Additionally, performance drops significantly during the chapter set in Steelingrad, leading to noticeable lag.
- “Would give 5 stars, but it's not optimized for full screen on the S8.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a wholesome adventure that evokes strong emotional responses, highlighting its ability to create a heartwarming and uplifting experience.
- “This game takes you on a wholesome adventure that tugs at your heartstrings.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters made me feel truly connected to their journey.”
- “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments woven throughout the story.”