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Destropolis
Destropolis can be summed up in two words: minimalist and frantic, that's what better characterizes this twin-stick shooter where waves of enemies will rush towards the player - or even better, players in cooperative mode. There are plenty of like-minded games on the Nintendo Switch eShop catalogue but Destropolis can still put up a fun, fresh experience. Those looking for something longer and more in-depth should look elsewhere, though, as Destropolis is mostly aimed at quick and intense experiences.
When things start getting really explosive — which is to say, almost immediately — what you see is a game that’s a whole lot of fun. Destropolis may only do one thing, but it does that one thing very, very well.
A short but well made arcade twin-stick shooter experience with a minimalistic graphic approach.
7
GemsExplorer
This is an arcade game not for the faint of heart. I enjoyed being able to play with two friends at once, even though I generally finished the games alone. I find that the randomness of the builds makes for more thrilling playthroughs. Note that I never managed to reach the point where I have every lvl up upgrade, skill issue, I guess. But I still had an okay time playing.
4
chosen0ne
Has a lot of good ideas, great graphics, and it's fun in the beginning but it quickly becomes tedious and seems like there's no point to the gameplay. There's no goals or anything. It falls short but could have been good.
6
jandleslapper
This runs well on the switch considering how much is happening on the map. Unfortunately past a certain level progress tapers off and the game becomes a repetitive slog. Progress becomes tied to the power-ups you pick up, you may or may not get what you need; this is not a case of making use of what you have, you eventually have to have the force field to charge larger enemies without being swarmed and killed by the small fodder. Often powers spawn where you can't reach them, often in the centre of a horde, these are not worth attempting to pick up because a number of power-ups have little utility beyond a certain point. Sometimes you will only get the 'rebuild city' power up, this will continue to spawn until you pick it up, you have no choice. I got this on sale, but at full price this game simply isn't worth it despite the clean aesthetic, and it running well on the switch. I played for maybe 4 hours and I'm already done playing, not out of frustration but disinterest.

Destropolis

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Nov 27, 2020
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67
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Generally Unfavorable
4.8
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Feb 5, 2021
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Gaming Age
When things start getting really explosive — which is to say, almost immediately — what you see is a game that’s a whole lot of fun. Destropolis may only do one thing, but it does that one thing very, very well.
Dec 3, 2020
75
God is a Geek
Destropolis is a fun arcade game, that score chasers will adore. Unfortunately for everyone else, there just isn't enough content to keep you coming back for more.
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Mar 23, 2025
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GemsExplorer
This is an arcade game not for the faint of heart. I enjoyed being able to play with two friends at once, even though I generally finished the games alone. I find that the randomness of the builds makes for more thrilling playthroughs. Note that I never managed to reach the point where I have every lvl up upgrade, skill issue, I guess. But I still had an okay time playing.
Dec 1, 2020
6
jandleslapper
This runs well on the switch considering how much is happening on the map. Unfortunately past a certain level progress tapers off and the game becomes a repetitive slog. Progress becomes tied to the power-ups you pick up, you may or may not get what you need; this is not a case of making use of what you have, you eventually have to have the force field to charge larger enemies without being swarmed and killed by the small fodder. Often powers spawn where you can't reach them, often in the centre of a horde, these are not worth attempting to pick up because a number of power-ups have little utility beyond a certain point. Sometimes you will only get the 'rebuild city' power up, this will continue to spawn until you pick it up, you have no choice. I got this on sale, but at full price this game simply isn't worth it despite the clean aesthetic, and it running well on the switch. I played for maybe 4 hours and I'm already done playing, not out of frustration but disinterest.
Jun 8, 2021
70
Starbit
Destropolis can be summed up in two words: minimalist and frantic, that's what better characterizes this twin-stick shooter where waves of enemies will rush towards the player - or even better, players in cooperative mode. There are plenty of like-minded games on the Nintendo Switch eShop catalogue but Destropolis can still put up a fun, fresh experience. Those looking for something longer and more in-depth should look elsewhere, though, as Destropolis is mostly aimed at quick and intense experiences.
Nov 29, 2020
70
TheGamer
Even if you don’t become an expert player, Destropolis has plenty to offer in the way of a casual quickplay experience. It feels like it could easily be a mobile title, but it fits well on Nintendo Switch. Destropolis is, at the very least, a nice way to take a break from the holiday craziness for a quick gameplay session or two.
Dec 4, 2020
60
Video Chums
As a simple twin-stick score-chaser, Destropolis gets the job done but its more annoying aspects will make you scratch your head.
Dec 1, 2020
60
Hey Poor Player
I had a blast during my time spent with Destropolis. However, chances are it’s probably not the type of game that will keep you glued to your Switch for hours. With only one mode available, things do get repetitive fairly quickly. Still, the game features co-op for up to three players. So if you have a handful of friends to bust some blocks with, it’s a delightfully chaotic way to kill a half-hour or so. But after that, you’ll probably want to move onto something a bit more substantive.
Nov 27, 2020
50
Screen Rant
Destropolis comes off as an impressive freeware implementation of a game that will later blow up rather than a release ready for retail. All the pieces are here, there's a little style differentiating it from the rest, and the game is fun for a few minutes at a time. If the developers take the time to come up with more than one mode, additional out-there weapons and power-ups, and a handful of colorful touches, a follow-up could really be something to see. As for now, Destropolis will serve players looking for a few minutes of distraction on the eShop, but won't be one people return to over and over once its initial flash subsides.
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Sep 22, 2021
4
chosen0ne
Has a lot of good ideas, great graphics, and it's fun in the beginning but it quickly becomes tedious and seems like there's no point to the gameplay. There's no goals or anything. It falls short but could have been good.
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SummaryDestropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
  • PC
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
Nov 27, 2020
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