Elements of Destruction

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2008
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. GameSpot
    65
    Elements of Destruction won't hold your interest for long, but it will satisfy your craving for blowing stuff up.
  2. Gameplanet
    65
    The game has virtually no replay value meaning you won’t be coming back to this often, unless you finally do find someone to play co-op with. Nevertheless it is one of the better games on Live Arcade.
  3. Eurogamer
    60
    It's one of the few truly original games on Live Arcade, and deserves your attention for that, but it can't quite shake off the sour tang of unfulfilled potential.
  5. Totally360
    50
    It's a little too short on long term appeal, and overpriced too but playing a lunatic science geek hell bent on bringing the world to its knees is always fun so some arcade fans may find a fair bit of enjoyment here.
  6. NZGamer
    50
    Refreshing and original. Unfortunately, the lack of victims running from the buildings makes it feel empty, and the repetitious gameplay loses its novelty value after a few hours.
  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    It's a novel concept but lack of control variation, plus the obvious graphical deficiencies, make it a dulled thrill. [Issue#36, p.114]
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