Instruments of Destruction is a 2024 simulation video game developed and published by Radiangames for the Windows.
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| Developer(s) | Radiangames |
| Publisher(s) | Radiangames |
| Designer(s) | Luke Schneider[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | May 10, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation[2] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editA main campaign mode consisting of more than 50 missions was added to the 1.0 version. It tasks the player to demolish structures using a selection of over 100 pre-designed vehicles. There's an additional 25 mission campaign where the player designs their own vehicles.[2] A sandbox mode that has no objectives is also included.[3] The designer drew inspiration for the primary campaign mode from the 1997 game Blast Corps.[2]
Release
editRadiangames is a one-person developer based in Illinois, U.S.[4] It is headed by Luke Schneider, previously known for being the lead tech designer on Red Faction: Guerrilla, another physics-based destruction game.[1] The game was announced in April 2021 for an early access release in the fourth quarter of 2021.[1][5] It was released in early access eventually on March 2, 2022.[6] The game was released out of early access on May 10, 2024.[7] Console versions are planned for later in 2024.[4]
Reception
edit- Early access
NME said the "destruction system is both spectacular and wonderfully intricate" but compared the game unfavorably to Besiege.[8] Eurogamer said the vehicle editor is easy and fun to use and the game surpasses being merely a imitator of Besiege.[9] GameStar noted the destruction physics as superior to that of Besiege. They also noted the "unexpectedly cool soundtrack".[10] They later included the game on a list of best physics games on Steam.[11] After playing the early access version, TJ Denzer of Shacknews said his time with the game "has been an absolute blast".[12][13]
- Full release
PC Gamer described the destruction tech as beautiful and the game itself as a joy to play.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Thorn, Ed (27 April 2021). "Red Faction: Guerrilla dev has a new destructive game". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Park, Morgan (11 May 2024). "The physics-based vehicle destruction game I've waited two years for just hit 1.0 with a full campaign inspired by 1997's Blast Corps". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Allsop, Ken (11 May 2024). "Ultra satisfying destruction simulator launches version 1.0 on Steam". PCGamesN. Network N. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Press Kit". Radiangames. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Jakobs, Benjamin (28 April 2021). "Ich hab' schon nach dem Trailer Bock drauf, in Instruments of Destruction Dinge kaputtzumachen". Eurogamer (in German). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Stanton, Rich (11 February 2022). "This Blast Corps-channelling wrecking sim looks absolutely smashing". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Instruments of Destruction version 1.0 now available on Steam". Radiangames. 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Lane, Rick (11 March 2022). "'Instruments of Destruction' is a demolition simulator with great potential". NME. NME Networks. Archived from the original on 20 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Schmädig, Benjamin (7 March 2022). "Instruments of Destruction - Der kreative Kaputtbaukasten". Eurogamer (in German). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Zirkler, Dennis (4 March 2022). "Instruments of Destruction: Der Abriss-Simulator hat das Potenzial zum nächsten Steam-Hit". GameStar (in German). Webedia. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Just, Christian (4 August 2022). "Seite 2: Die beste Zerstörungsphysik: 6 Steam-Spiele für maximale Schadenfreude". GameStar (in German). Webedia. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ TJ Denzer (22 March 2022). Instruments of Destruction Breaks The Walls Down On Indie-licious. Shacknews. Event occurs at 1:23:56. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
This has been an absolute blast [...]
- ^ Denzer, TJ (21 March 2022). "ShackStream: Instruments of Destruction breaks the walls down on Indie-licious". Shacknews. Gamerhub. Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2024.