Destroy All Humans!

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 94
  3. Negative: 7 out of 94
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  1. Petrovita
    May 10, 2012
    10
    A great game controlling a classic alien from movies and what not, you get to do pretty much everything you've ever wanted to do as an alien. From flying around your very own ufo, sucking up cows (Classic!), cars, humans, destroying buildings. And even on foot it just keeps getting better and better. With a decent storyline for a game like this, it's a great pickup from '05. You'll beA great game controlling a classic alien from movies and what not, you get to do pretty much everything you've ever wanted to do as an alien. From flying around your very own ufo, sucking up cows (Classic!), cars, humans, destroying buildings. And even on foot it just keeps getting better and better. With a decent storyline for a game like this, it's a great pickup from '05. You'll be facing everything the human race can throw at you, military, even the Majestic 12! I highly recommend it if you're into alien games with humour. And when you've completed the game, you can always go back to the "zone/maps" and replay them as much as you want. Excellent game if you love replay games.… Expand
  2. kyle20ellis
    May 11, 2020
    8
    A really fun and unique idea at the time. Destroy all Humans just was a ton of fun with some really great characters. Crypto is basically Jack Nicolson playing a sadistic little alien that isn't that bright.

    Crypto is just a riot. Everything and anything he says just cracks me up. However the game is not flawless. For all the good there is also bad. Controls are a little weird at    A really fun and unique idea at the time. Destroy all Humans just was a ton of fun with some really great characters. Crypto is basically Jack Nicolson playing a sadistic little alien that isn't that bright.

    Crypto is just a riot. Everything and anything he says just cracks me up.

    However the game is not flawless. For all the good there is also bad. Controls are a little weird at time and the possession mechanic a bit too strict. For a game that requires you to hide and remain out of sight, it really has poor stealth mechanics. Gameplay on the whole is rather bland and feels like a dumbed down version of GTA.

    Saucer mode is Awesome! A shame it could not of been utilized better.

    Overall:
    Destroy all humans, as the first game in the series, is a great game. Deeply flawed as you can see the developers are still getting their bearings, but this can be overlooked as it has a funny story and some truly memorable and well written characters.    … Expand
  3. ParkerS.
    Mar 10, 2005
    8
    This game is very good . With all the guns- good game play. Excellent graphics.
  4. KyleK.
    Jun 26, 2005
    9
    Its very good. fun to destroy buildings and shoot people. i enjoy it.
  5. BrandonE.
    Jun 20, 2005
    9
    This game is awesome! It is very creative, and has a lot of replay value.
  6. amirh.
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    It is an excellent game,buy it!!
  7. Alcatraz34Monkeys
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    Great game! I wish there weren't any invasion sites, but other than that, you can't go wrong!
  8. DavidM.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    It's great. computer games magazine doesnt know what they're talking about.
  9. Jimmyd
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    SHAZBOT!....this game is a blast.
  10. JohnM.
    Jun 28, 2005
    10
    Great game! Bit expensive but still very good.
  11. DenizK.
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    Is amazing trading DNA for upgrades, fly with the jet pack, cool guns, mind power, destroy the majestics is a lot of fun buy this cool game!!!
  12. Huggy
    Jul 29, 2005
    10
    Woah this is a cool game.
  13. BobJ.
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    Totally original and kick ass.
  14. CryptoS.
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    I like the game! I just like how you could come home from school and release your anger on the people.! I just wish it came in eyetoy version to put teachers faces in in the people faces. I also like the graphics.
  15. GeorgeI.
    Jun 22, 2005
    9
    Totally kickass game. Campy fun anyone can enjoy. Lots of B-movie references, great lighting, lots of weapons, free run of towns and environments. It's like playing Mars Attacks the video game. A good buy and a great rental.
  16. M.C.
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    Awesome game obviously has some flaws but a great and original concept with humorous dialouge.
  17. JesseE.
    Sep 21, 2005
    9
    Short but has hard parts and was fun picking up stuff and had greatly enjoyable environments.
  18. Rox22
    Apr 16, 2013
    8
    A really fun and unique idea at the time. Destroy all Humans just was a ton of fun with some really great characters. Crypto is basically Jack Nicolson playing a sadistic little alien that isn't that bright.

    Crypto is just a riot. Everything and anything he says just cracks me up. However the game is not flawless. For all the good there is also bad. Controls are a little weird at    A really fun and unique idea at the time. Destroy all Humans just was a ton of fun with some really great characters. Crypto is basically Jack Nicolson playing a sadistic little alien that isn't that bright.

    Crypto is just a riot. Everything and anything he says just cracks me up.

    However the game is not flawless. For all the good there is also bad. Controls are a little weird at time and the possession mechanic a bit too strict. For a game that requires you to hide and remain out of sight, it really has poor stealth mechanics. Gameplay on the whole is rather bland and feels like a dumbed down version of GTA.

    Saucer mode is Awesome! A shame it could not of been utilized better.

    Overall:
    Destroy all humans, as the first game in the series, is a great game. Deeply flawed as you can see the developers are still getting their bearings, but this can be overlooked as it has a funny story and some truly memorable and well written characters.    … Expand
  19. yourherojames
    Jul 30, 2016
    8
    Part of what is missing in this game is the lack of variety with the story missions; more or less it's the same in what you do, but it's not so repetitive that you feel like you're grinding away. With the open worlds in this game, it gives you plenty of replay value. It's a solid, fun game all-around, but it does have flaws.
  20. PlatypusMage
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This game is honestly so much fun. You play as Crypto, a snarky alien clone on a mission to destroy humanity, find out what happened to his previous clone, and generally be a jerk to everyone. Tossing people around with telekinesis, destroying buildings with UFOs, and harvesting brains are some of what you will do in this open-world alien sandbox set in 1920's USA. I will say, though, thatThis game is honestly so much fun. You play as Crypto, a snarky alien clone on a mission to destroy humanity, find out what happened to his previous clone, and generally be a jerk to everyone. Tossing people around with telekinesis, destroying buildings with UFOs, and harvesting brains are some of what you will do in this open-world alien sandbox set in 1920's USA. I will say, though, that the game lays it a BIT thick on the satire front, but it's hardly unbearable. It's kind of like Grand Theft Auto, but instead of the NPCs being all a-holes, they're all idiots.

    One actual complaint: the mechanic regarding the Majestic agents (that you can't maintain a disguise around them) is exceedingly unbearable. I know it shows you glowing red when you get close to them, but I rarely have time to react by the time I do. Maybe it's just me, but this can get very, very annoying in the later levels.

    All in all, though, a wonderfully fun game to play if you're in an evil mood.

    One last thing, though: If you read minds a lot to refill your psychic power (like I do), you'll get spoiled on a certain trait of the final boss that, somehow, Crypto still gets shocked by. C'mon, man, pay attention.    … Expand
  21. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    This game is the first but it is far superior to the second in the series. It's kind of annoying to play this and when you become a loser it goes "invisible"
  22. DestroyAllHuman
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    **** classic. this is a true certified hood classic, play it already dumbass

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best PS2 Game of 2005
45
#45 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
18
#18 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. Pelaaja (Finland)
    70
    Destroy All Humans! is a successful mix of 3d-action, free roaming game play, conspiracy theories and sci-fi silliness. It has no apparent flaws but there’s still something missing from the mission design and the game as a whole. It promises a bit more than it manages to deliver. [June 2005, p.64]
  2. Game Informer
    80
    No aspect of life remains unscathed, from sexual repression and homophobia to government conspiracy and rampant paranoia. And it's funny. Very funny. [July 2005, p.114]
  3. Play Magazine
    80
    Bottom line: being an alien is fun, even if it is a bit rough around the edges. [July 2005, p.76]
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