Destroy All Humans!
Xbox- Publisher: THQ
- Release Date: Jun 21, 2005
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One
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It has been a long time since I've had so much fun with a video game... Love him or hate him, Crypto's intense hatred for our race and his willingness to fail missions just to !&%$@#* off his leader makes him this year's iconic character.
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AceGamezIt's rare that I'll stay up into the early hours of the morning to play a game; in fact, Destroy All Humans! is the only game that has done this to me since "San Andreas."
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Fun, if not deep, compelling, if not always thrilling, humorous, if not always hilarious, but make no mistake, it's always entertaining.
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The spicy, tangy combination of third-person action and real-time strategy is unlike anything we've played before.
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While there are some noticeable blemishes in the game such as graphical pop-in and broken cut scenes, Destroy All Humans succeeds where many have failed. This is truly a refreshing way to experience an adventure that you wish would never end.
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It really is a breath of fresh air because of its creativity and non-linear gameplay.
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Continues THQ's gameplay champ reputation with another hilarious, exciting, and genuinely fun action adventure title!
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Though the gameplay in general consists of nothing drastically new, the style and narrative flair that oozes from this game really do deserve attention from the gaming public.
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It may not be the deepest gaming experience, and much of the game's objectives are exactly the same (although placed in differing contexts) but it is also the most fun I've had on my Xbox in a very, very long time.
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A simple premise that is saved by its charming visual design and campy gameplay attitude. There is something just a bit twisted about playing the "alien" and making the humans the "bad guys".
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Not the deepest and not the hardest in the genre, but the overall composition and camp factor will keep you playing.
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Official Xbox MagazineWickedly clever...Strikes the right balance between imagination, creativity, and a little borrowed inspiration. [Aug 2005, p.79]
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It's got originality, solid gameplay, and is outright fun. Come on, you're the alien! It's time to kick some Human butt!
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The game is very short, extremely linear and somewhat repetitive. However, none of these faults really hurt the game's appeal. Its presentation is top-notch, and the humor, visuals and characters really help to sell the experience.
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Talk about a game that took me totally by surprise. Destroy All Humans! is one of the most enjoyable experiences to come down the pipeline in awhile.
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I hope that any sequel keeps the writing teams and gives them enough leverage to write a script that's as interesting and fun as the first one.
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In spite of its flaws, Destroy All Humans would be easily recommendable if the campaign lasted longer. As it stands, you can play through the game and get all that you need out of the free roam mode with a weekend rental.
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If anything, Destroy all Humans is well presented. All the menus are a joy to navigate and hold some pretty decent bonus material.
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Fun, creative and surprisingly fresh, but not quite enough gameplay variety to carry the load.
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Once the greater story starts, you'll face some great combat (the "Area 42" assault), moments of pure oddness (like making a brainwashed politician B.S. his way through a public speech), great little period touches, and some cool bits of humor from the alien who thinks he's Nicholson.
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games(TM)It could be argued that Pandemic's extra-terrestrial effort is a little on the simple side, but in terms of sheer playability, scale and freedom - albeit within fairly limited areas - Destroy All Humans! is a class act indeed. [July 2005, p.96]
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The sheer amount of destruction is satisfying and the sense of humor is refreshing, but the short length and lack of saves during lengthy missions are what makes this potentially great game merely a good one. Even so, it's still hard to resist the Destroy All Humans' charm.
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An original take on the shooting game and a subversive take on US paranoia executed with character and style. Destroy All Humans is hard not to enjoy. [Xbox World]
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Game InformerNo 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]
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Play MagazineBottom line: being an alien is fun, even if it is a bit rough around the edges. [July 2005, p.76]
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With some great-looking explosions, a comfortable control scheme, good action and mission variety and structure, and, of course, genuine fun and humor, Destroy All Humans! is a highly recommended summer title.
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One improvement would be if players could interact more with the environment using common things to wreck havoc in creative and funny ways.
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The countless in-jokes and references to other films, the mocking comment of NPCs on the American dream, and even the less-than-loving relationship between Crypto and his controlling superior... all the icing on the cake of an incredibly fun actioner.
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The unique gameplay mechanics paired with a tried and tested style of play makes it one of the sleeper titles of the year and while its not a smash hit best selling AAA game, it's something that thinks otuside the square of normal gameplay and offers great fun.
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It's addictive, humorous and easy to get into three traits that go a long way in the gaming. Even though the game is an overall success it is a little repetitive and dull even with all the destruction and giggles.
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Set up like Grand Theft Alien, there are tons of missions to complete, though you can also just roam around, killing filthy humans and destroying their stuff.
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Makes destroying humans fun with an original setting, enjoyable alien arsenal, and cleverly designed missions. Its sense of humor may falter once in a while, and content freaks will definitely find the game on the short side.
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And while the title may never be mistaken for the deepest game on the Xbox, Destroy All Humans! could very well be one of the funniest.
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The freedom to create chaos is terrific but some missions lack variety.
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A repetitive, simplistic and accessible game with a wealthy plating of good ole' fun-in-small-doses style that makes it the quintessential rental.
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Worst of all, if you die at any point during the series of several tasks that make up a mission, you must start from the beginning, at times replaying the least interesting sections of the game over and over. It's a shame the gameplay lacks the almost flawless perfection of Destroy All Humans' story and presentation.
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Failing to rise above its mediocrity, Destroy All Humans! is still a fun and original game gamers will want to check out when they're in the mood for something different.
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Those looking for a lengthy adventure will be disappointed for sure, while those who are just looking to do whatever they please to mankind will surely be thrilled.
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And while the gameplay doesn't really do anything especially remarkable, and the adventure is unfortunately quite short, Destroy All Humans! shows such enthusiasm for its thematic inspiration that you can't help but at least appreciate what it tries to do.
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I guess it boils down to how fun you think it is to toss cows at unsuspecting people!
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Goofy fun, and that makes up for a lot of its failings. But I couldn't quite forgive the occasional tedium and fairly short length enough to give it a better rating.
Awards & Rankings
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#24 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#33 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 30 out of 47
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Mixed: 15 out of 47
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Negative: 2 out of 47
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Jul 28, 2020
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Jul 31, 2020Love, love, love! This beautiful and hilarious game! This only makes me bag for Destroy All Human 2 remake!
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TonyP.Oct 6, 2005