Research and Destroy

RESEARCH and DESTROY is unintentionally comical, and this made the experience incredibly enjoyable. Fun gameplay and fun dialogue meant that my wife and I couldn't put down the game, and anxiously waited for our next round.

55%Game Brain Score

humor

story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

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Research and Destroy is a turn-based action game with simultaneous local or online co-op. Take control of three brilliant scientists as you research and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to destroy the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity!

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Play Modes

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique mix of turn-based and real-time action gameplay, making it super addictive and fun, especially in co-op mode.
Character customization and a variety of weapons and gadgets provide plenty of replay value and enjoyable gameplay experiences.
The humorous and colorful presentation, along with engaging gameplay mechanics, creates a fun atmosphere reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons.

The turn-based system can feel limiting and may not provide the strategic depth some players expect, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from repetition, with constantly respawning enemies diminishing the tactical aspect and overall replayability.
Some mechanics, such as weapon tuning and enemy behavior, can be unintuitive, making it challenging for players to fully enjoy the experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is straightforward, serving as a backdrop for engaging gameplay that involves upgrading weapons and gadgets while managing enemy threats over time. Players find the mission structure satisfying, though some desire more variety in mission types and income generation. The cooperative mode is noted to have a steep learning curve, potentially limiting accessibility for new players.
- “There's plenty of levels, a simple story, and tons of fun with upgradeable weapons and gadgets.”
- “Each of these actions takes time measured in days, and after 40 days, the enemies will take their turn, giving the player the opportunity for a defend mission.”
- “The core loop in each mission is very satisfying and fun.”
- “Each of these actions takes time measured in days, and after 40 days, the enemies will take their turn where they have the chance to increase the threat level of a zone or attack one that the player controls, which gives the player the opportunity for a defend mission (which are turned on the easy side).”
- “I’d like to see either more ways to make money or to allow for other mission types after you've secured a location.”
- “I don’t know how co-op is played; I couldn’t get through the fourth mission (including training), but only after it - co-op opens. So another note - if you plan to look at co-op and have time to make a refund, then it won’t work, in any case. The threshold for entering the game is very high; the cooperative is only for pros of the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the addictive blend of turn-based and real-time action reminiscent of Valkyria Chronicles, while others find enemy mechanics unintuitive and the maps lacking in detail and variety. The strategic depth is questioned, as players feel pressured to keep characters close due to fast-moving enemies, limiting tactical options. Overall, the game offers fun and engaging moments, particularly in multiplayer, but struggles with balance and clarity in its mechanics.
- “Maps are nice and I enjoy the Valkyria Chronicles style gameplay.”
- “Super addictive and incredibly fun strategy game for 1-2 players, featuring a unique mix of turn-based and real-time action gameplay.”
- “Fun gameplay and fun dialogue meant that my wife and I couldn't put down the game, and anxiously waited for our next round.”
- “Some of the enemy mechanics aren't intuitive, with vampires and trolls being the worst offenders.”
- “The gameplay can feel repetitive after a while, lacking enough variety to keep players engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and often unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute strategies effectively.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing mishaps players experience, such as comically crashing into walls while using gadgets. This lightheartedness complements the game's colorful, comic-book aesthetic, making the challenging turn-based strategy gameplay feel more approachable and entertaining.
- “The gadgets take some time to learn, but the unfavorable results for the player are often hilarious (nothing like rocket boosting straight into a wall).”
- “Underneath the humorous and colorful, comic-book-like exterior of Research and Destroy lies a challenging, yet super-approachable turn-based strategy game, featuring a unique turn-based system that forces you to be quick on your wits as well as your hands.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the variety of weapons, gadgets, levels, and co-op play enhance the experience for some players, others feel that the lack of surprises after the initial run diminishes its long-term appeal.
- “With a range of weapons, gadgets, and levels, there's tons of replay value (plus fun achievements), and the co-op play makes it 10 times better!”
- “It does lack replayability, as you’re shown everything on your first run-through.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The game feels linear, and after finishing it once, there's not much left to discover.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered to be subpar, lacking quality and impact.
- “The music and sound effects are rather poor.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”