Tales of Destruction

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Tales of Destruction is a single player action game. It was developed by Tero Lunkka and was released on July 13, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Tales of Destruction is Steam's newest FPS game fresh from Greenlight. TOD currently comes with 9 maps + 1 Open World and 2 weapons. You will be tasked to complete each map. There is pick-ups like ammo & health kits. Challenge yourself now with TOD

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24%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Simple and accessible gameplay focused on immediate action and survival.
Varied gameplay modes including single-player challenges, multiplayer battles, and sandbox-style destruction.
Satisfying destruction mechanics and a large open-world map offering exploration opportunities.

Severe technical issues including unresponsive and broken controls, mouse cursor not locked to game window, and frequent glitches making the game largely unplayable.
Very limited content and gameplay depth with only two weapons, minimal enemy variety, no story or progression system, and repetitive combat.
Poor graphics, low-quality animations, lack of polish in UI and menus, and overall feeling of an unfinished, low-effort project.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay emphasizes satisfying, strategic destruction mechanics and offers varied modes including single-player, multiplayer, and sandbox, delivering intense and rewarding battles. However, it features limited combat depth and mechanical variety, which may reduce its long-term appeal for players seeking more complexity or narrative engagement. Overall, it provides a straightforward, chaotic experience but could benefit from enhanced visual polish and content diversity.
- “The destructible environments not only look amazing but also add a strategic element to the gameplay.”
- “Its blend of strategic gameplay, stunning visuals, and intense action make it an essential addition to any gamer’s library.”
- “For players seeking a modest, uncomplicated shooter with immediate gameplay and minimal distractions, it offers a serviceable experience.”
- “Combat mechanics are deliberately limited.”
- “However, the game attempts to maintain challenge through placement and numbers rather than through mechanical diversity.”
- “However, the lack of evolving mechanics and content variety may limit its long-term appeal.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Tales of Destruction" is minimal and lacks cohesion, focusing primarily on completing treasure-hunting missions through a hub system rather than providing a rich narrative. Players seeking a deep or evolving storyline may find it disconnected, as the game emphasizes challenging, skill-based missions over storytelling. Overall, the game offers limited narrative engagement and revolves around mission completion rather than plot development.
- “Movement between levels is handled through a hub-style system, allowing players to select their next destination once a mission is completed.”
- “Challenging and rewarding missions: the missions in 'Tales of Destruction' are designed to test your skills and strategic thinking.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “However, this same simplicity also means that players seeking a cohesive story or evolving campaign framework may find the experience somewhat disconnected.”
- “Tales of destruction has no story behind the game; the main objective is to find the necessary treasure and complete the map.”
- “Have no story or fun in this one.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed reviews, ranging from stunning and beautifully designed maps with captivating visuals to dated and problematic visuals hindered by glitches and lack of customization options. While some praise the game's aesthetic and variety, others criticize the poor functionality and limited settings that detract from the overall experience.
- “Diverse and captivating maps: the game offers an incredible selection of 9 beautifully designed maps, each bursting with unique challenges and breathtaking visuals.”
- “Stunning visuals: the graphics in "Tales of Destruction" are nothing short of phenomenal.”
- “Its blend of strategic gameplay, stunning visuals, and intense action make it an essential addition to any gamer’s library.”
- “Graphically, it's not a bad game, but gameplay is awful and glitches and bugs make it unplayable.”
- “Terrible visuals, can't move your aim since the cursor isn't locked.”
- “No options menu, so there is no way to change the resolution, mouse sensitivity, graphics, etc.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through varied approaches to objectives, a wide range of maps, an expansive open world, and diverse modes that cater to different play styles, ensuring each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.
- “The freedom to approach objectives in a variety of ways adds depth and replayability, ensuring that every playthrough feels like a new adventure.”
- “Endless replayability: with a plethora of maps, an expansive open world, and countless hidden secrets, "Tales of Destruction" offers endless hours of entertainment.”
- “The diverse modes cater to different play styles and preferences, adding replay value to the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Tales of Destruction" faces notable optimization challenges, including physics glitches and performance issues common in physics-based games, leading to a compromised technical experience.
- “Like many physics-based games, Tales of Destruction may encounter technical issues such as physics glitches or performance optimization challenges.”
- “Like many physics-based games, Tales of Destruction may encounter technical issues such as physics glitches or performance optimization challenges.”
- “The enemy AI is about as clever as the developer of this broken, unoptimized, ugly garbage.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent physics glitches and performance problems, which often render gameplay frustrating or unplayable despite decent graphics.
- “Like many physics-based games, Tales of Destruction may encounter technical issues such as physics glitches or performance optimization challenges.”
- “Graphically it's not bad, but gameplay is awful; glitches and bugs make it unplayable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that helps users feel at ease.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect well-suited for efficient game farming, indicating it supports consistent resource or experience accumulation.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express skepticism and confusion about others' humor ratings, suggesting that some may rate humor inaccurately or insincerely. Overall, there seems to be disagreement or inconsistency in how the humor is perceived.