The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

 Xbox
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
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  1. JonathanZ.
    Oct 3, 2005
    7
    Previous Hulk games haven't been quite up-to-par with other superhero franchises, featuring tedious Bruce Banner stealth bits instead of placing the emphasis where it should be: smashing stuff, and having that stuff smash up real good. Fortunately, that isn't a problem with the latest installment. This game is all about creating as much destruction as possible in any way you see Previous Hulk games haven't been quite up-to-par with other superhero franchises, featuring tedious Bruce Banner stealth bits instead of placing the emphasis where it should be: smashing stuff, and having that stuff smash up real good. Fortunately, that isn't a problem with the latest installment. This game is all about creating as much destruction as possible in any way you see fit, be it ripping a car in two to make Hulk-sized novelty Hulk hands, using a truck as a shield, or fashioning a boulder into the world's largest bowling ball. Not only that, but Hulk has a large variety of moves that give the player a lot of options for combat. I can't really comment on the story, since I skipped it. I've never been the biggest fan of the Green Machine's mythos and backstory, so I suppose your mileage might vary. But not that much, thanks to flat-as-cardboard voice acting. All in all, this game really makes you feel like you're in control of a gargantuan green Goliath. The boss fights are especially great: when you go against a giant Hulk-busting robot that levels entire city blocks with each laser sweep, you know you're having fun. Unfortunately, the game drags with the repetitious combination of escort, destroy, and fetch story missions. I can appreciate that Banner wants to return himself to normal, but destroying an entire building just to snatch a CAT scan? That's a little lame. Plus, you'll be right at the end of a mission when a bevy of Hulk-seeking missiles and Hulk-crushing mechs always seem to show up and gun you down. Even poor Greenie can't do much when he's being wailed on from all sides. BOTTOM LINE: Probably the best superhero game of this console generation. Hulk smash!… Expand
  2. A.D.
    Sep 21, 2005
    7
    Looks reasonable, but not stunning. My 6 year old played it for 2 days then got bored. there is only so much smahing you can do. needed a little more to make it a must play. something is missing.
  3. Rem
    May 5, 2013
    7
    Ultimate Destruction presents what other superhero games cannot do: making the game fun. UD shows the power and grace of the Hulk and manages to give players a good time. While the narrative all in all isn't great, it's at least fun and gives some insight. What really matters is the gameplay. Combos, supermoves, and unlocking new abilities are the heart of the game. A problem this game hasUltimate Destruction presents what other superhero games cannot do: making the game fun. UD shows the power and grace of the Hulk and manages to give players a good time. While the narrative all in all isn't great, it's at least fun and gives some insight. What really matters is the gameplay. Combos, supermoves, and unlocking new abilities are the heart of the game. A problem this game has is the repetition of the missions. Another problem would be on the technical side as things would get too choppy and chaotic late in the game. Overall, this is a superb game by Marvel standards and even manages to be a good game in the industry as a whole.… Expand

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#27 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#39 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. AceGamez
    90
    The missions are varied enough to keep you going and take advantage of what makes the game fun; if you like classic beat 'em up games like "Final Fight" or "Streets of Rage 2," then Ultimate Destruction is a game you can't pass up; mindless, destructive fun that has never been done better than this.
  2. Yahoo!
    80
    Comic book fans will be enthralled with it, and so will anybody else looking for a cheerfully violent action-adventure. It may not be earth-shatteringly original, but it makes up for this by delivering plenty of earth shattering in other areas.
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  3. NTSC-uk
    80
    Radical Entertainment have produced a game which is every Hulk fan's wet dream and even those with little more than a passing interest in this game will be unable to deny that it is fun to play.
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