Software:Elements of Destruction

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Elements of Destruction
Elements of Destruction Cover.jpg
Developer(s)Frozen Codebase (XBLA/PC)
Black Lantern Studios (DS)
Publisher(s)THQ
Platform(s)Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Nintendo DS
ReleaseDS
  • NA: December 19, 2007
  • EU: March 20, 2009
Windows
May 1, 2008
XBLA
June 18, 2008[1]
Genre(s)Strategy game
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Elements of Destruction is a video game developed by Frozen Codebase and Black Lantern Studios for Windows, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360.

Plot

Dr. Edgar Herbert was a top research scientist with a keen yet unbalanced intellect who worked for the AIC for years, until his employer tried to kill him by dropping him in the Atlantic, far from civilization. Washing up on an island, he discovered an old nuclear testing facility on it and repurposes an experimental device once used to energize weather control satellites, allowing him to turn himself into living energy capable of manipulating the elements. Using his newfound powers, the doctor swears revenge on the company.

Gameplay

Elements of Destruction gameplay screenshot.

The game takes place in towns with an aerial view, and the objective for the player is to cause as much destruction as possible by controlling tornadoes, lightning storms, and starting earthquakes, while dodging AIC enemies and refilling your health through recharge stations. On the levels, the player must fulfill a set of goals within a time limit to complete the missions.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(DS) 72/100[2]
(X360) 65/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer6/10[4]
GamePro4.5/5 stars[5]
GameSpot6.5/10[6]
IGN(X360) 7.9/10[7]
(DS) 7/10[8]
OXM (US)4/10[9]
TeamXbox7.8/10[10]

The DS and Xbox 360 versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2][3]

References

  1. Hryb, Larry (June 16, 2008). "This week on Arcade: Elements of Destruction and Sea Life Safari". Microsoft. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2008/06/16/this-week-on-arcade-elements-of-destruction-and-sea-life-safari/. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Elements of Destruction for DS Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/elements-of-destruction/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. Retrieved November 18, 2022. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Elements of Destruction for Xbox 360 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/elements-of-destruction/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. Retrieved March 25, 2018. 
  4. Whitehead, Dan (June 24, 2008). "Xbox Live Arcade Roundup". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-live-arcade-roundup-7. Retrieved November 18, 2022. 
  5. Terrones, Terry (June 19, 2008). "Review: Elements of Destruction (X360)". GamePro Arcade (IDG Entertainment). Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080620063907/http://www.gameproarcade.com/article/88053/review-elements-of-destruction/. Retrieved March 25, 2018. 
  6. Petit, Carolyn (June 20, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (X360)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/elements-of-destruction-review/1900-6192814/. Retrieved March 25, 2018. 
  7. Ahearn, Nate (June 16, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (Xbox 360)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/16/elements-of-destruction-review. Retrieved November 18, 2022. 
  8. DeVries, Jack (January 10, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (NDS)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/01/11/elements-of-destruction-review-2. Retrieved November 18, 2022. 
  9. Lewis, Cameron (June 18, 2008). "Elements of Destruction". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US). Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080620084911/http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-live-arcade/a-f/elements-destruction. Retrieved November 18, 2022. 
  10. Chapman, David (June 17, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (Xbox 360)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080618174442/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1522/Elements-of-Destruction/p1/. Retrieved March 25, 2018. 

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