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Elements of Destruction
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[edit]

    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[edit]

    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[edit]

    Aggregate score
    AggregatorScore
    Metacritic(DS) 72/100[2]
    (X360) 65/100[3]
    Review scores
    PublicationScore
    Eurogamer6/10[4]
    GamePro[5]
    GameSpot6.5/10[6]
    IGN(X360) 7.9/10[7]
    (DS) 7/10[8]
    Official Xbox Magazine (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[edit]

    1. ^ Hryb, Larry (June 16, 2008). "This week on Arcade: Elements of Destruction and Sea Life Safari". Xbox.com. Microsoft. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ a b "Elements of Destruction for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ a b "Elements of Destruction for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  • ^ Whitehead, Dan (June 24, 2008). "Xbox Live Arcade Roundup". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ Terrones, Terry (June 19, 2008). "Review: Elements of Destruction (X360)". GamePro Arcade. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  • ^ Petit, Carolyn (June 20, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (X360)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  • ^ Ahearn, Nate (June 16, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (Xbox 360)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ DeVries, Jack (January 10, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (NDS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ Lewis, Cameron (June 18, 2008). "Elements of Destruction". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  • ^ Chapman, David (June 17, 2008). "Elements of Destruction Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
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