Destroy All Humans!

 Xbox One
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 80
  3. Negative: 11 out of 80
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  1. Noahchap
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are expecting a new entry to the Destroy All Humans franchise in terms of story, that might be still years away. However the only thing that hinders it a bit is the fact that it follows the original 2005 story to a near perfect tee. As for gameplay, weapons, and over all executing the games namesake is an incredible journey to a simpler time when games where made with love and not a needless cashgrab. If you are new to the series or just a longtime fan it's a welcome addition to a cult classic. Here's hoping it doesn't take another 15 years to journey back into the space boots of crypto.… Expand
  2. MichaelJordan23
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Great game. I use to play this game all of the time. It’s also so nice to see a game that’s not pushing social politics and political agendas into itself. It’s even nicer to see a game that has free speech and a sense of humor without being paranoid about everything it says because it’s worried about offending people. It doesn’t take everything or itself so serious. But a 9/10 because itGreat game. I use to play this game all of the time. It’s also so nice to see a game that’s not pushing social politics and political agendas into itself. It’s even nicer to see a game that has free speech and a sense of humor without being paranoid about everything it says because it’s worried about offending people. It doesn’t take everything or itself so serious. But a 9/10 because it is just an awesome game. The gameplay and mechanics are really good. But the best part is the comedy. Most of the jokes are satires. I’ve been wanting a remake or remaster for sooo long. I love this game so much!!!… Expand
  3. Haywire09666
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    A perfect remake. It keeps just enough to make you nostalgia, but adds enough for it to feel fresh.
  4. Jagd_Gray_Wolf
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This game is pure fun. More games like this are needed. The remastered graphics and improved controls really bring this game to par with today's games.
  5. tifozo69
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Great remake! You don't see game like these anymore with humor and such gameplay.
  6. SecretAgentSmit
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Destroy All Humans! is and always will be my favorite franchise, there’s just nothing else like it out there. The original was amazing back in the day, but it hasn’t applied face cream for a long time and is seriously starting to show its age. The animations and movement are stiff, combat is held back by restrictions like the contextual menu, the sandboxes have nothing to do, the sideDestroy All Humans! is and always will be my favorite franchise, there’s just nothing else like it out there. The original was amazing back in the day, but it hasn’t applied face cream for a long time and is seriously starting to show its age. The animations and movement are stiff, combat is held back by restrictions like the contextual menu, the sandboxes have nothing to do, the side challenges were an afterthought, and so on.

    Black Forest Games didn’t just want to remake the game but our memories of playing the game. Did they succeed? In my opinion, yes, in fact, I believe they made the game better than I remember. It’s not perfect, there are still a few disappointments and annoyances, but great galaxies the remake not only managed to subvert my expectations but even exceed them! It surprised me in so many ways, and overall I had a blast with it. I can’t wait to replay it over and over just as I did with the original back in the day!

    Fans of the series have no reason not to pick it up. It’s the game we love with a few changes to keep it fresh, a lot of fun new bells and whistles, and a gorgeous new coat of paint, for twenty dollars less than what the original game cost. If you’re a newcomer and you’re looking to try something unique and fresh, you love sci-fi, destructible sandbox environments and want a game where you can just load up your Spotify playlist and cruise around causing chaos or a fun weekend killer, give the game a look!

    7.5/10 - Very Good/Recommended

    Positives

    A well-made faithful remake of a fun, solid cult classic
    Decent challenge for completionists
    Very enjoyable gameplay loop
    Absurdly fun psy powers with funny ragdoll physics
    Enjoyable boss fights
    Corny story and fun, campy dialogue
    Fantastic voice acting, from Richard Horvitz especially
    Gorgeous destructible environments
    Actual unlockable rewards, no microtransactions or loot boxes
    More replayability than the original
    Great ‘stress ball’ game

    Negatives

    Some disappointing missed opportunities
    Great moments, lines and easter eggs from original not present
    Challenges and missions can become repetitive
    Potential frame drops on older console versions
    Technical issues, bugs & crashes
    Occasional frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly in Capitol City

    Personally I adore the remake, it would easily be an 8.5 without all the issues and disappointments, but I do absolutely love the game and I sincerely hope BFG gets the opportunity to remake DAH!2 as I’d really love to see what they can do with it. But I do also hope they get more time to work on it because it’s easy to tell this remake could have been even better than it is if they just had the time. I still weep internally for what could have been a 3D, explorable Mothership.

    Here’s hoping THQ Nordic greenlights some patches and DLC, and that humanity isn’t totally wiped out before that can even happen! Fingers crossed for a remake of DAH!2 in 2022!    … Expand
  7. Panchogul
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, variado, gracioso, divertido y muy vistoso en todos los aspectos.
  8. Ernest_Figueroa
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Esto es demasiado hermoso, un remake perfecto. No hay agenda política ni nada de tonterías, es un juego limpio de basura absurda. Pura ciencia ficción y jugabilidad adictiva, me asuste con cierto juego y su agenda política y creí que afecta a la industria, forzando mi salida de esta, pero no, HOY MÁS QUE NUNCA ME ALEGRA QUE EXISTAN JUEGOS COMO ESTE.
  9. Famixofpower
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    An amazing remake of an amazing game. Should set the standards for remakes and the sci-fi genre!
  10. Mrman69
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
  11. MotorMenace66
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Love! Love! Love! This absolutely beautiful and hilarious game! This remake gives soo much and deserves all the gratitude! Only makes me bag for a Destroy All Humans 2 remake! Perfect game 10/10.
  12. dfeazy
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Spot on only improves on the original and keeps everything the same no PC nonsense I’d say the only shame was it isn’t longer and Doesn’t have any side quests once you own America
  13. Erniefeb88
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    Old school game in an awesome modern take. A lot fun and very improved visuals. Get the game!
  14. jakebayne2002
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
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  15. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Good game

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#100 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    60
    Destroy All Humans! is hard to criticize. It's not a bad game, it's just a product of its time. So you can only recommend it to those who liked it in 2005. These players will appreciate an upgraded visuals and laugh at silly, but still funny jokes. For others, it's a game with a repetitive gameplay and unremarkable visuals.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 17, 2020
    80
    Destroy All Humans! is not a complicated or even particularly difficult game. But it sticks to the original game's strengths.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Aug 12, 2020
    70
    Destroy All Humans! is an integral remake of a very unique game that still offers quite a bit of charm and a lot of fun 15 years after its original release. Unfortunately, the satirical tone is not always in good taste, especially in 2020, and the sadistic gameplay gets a bit sloppy after a few hours.
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