Destroy All Humans is a hilarious remaster of a classic game. The game itself isn’t perfect, but this remaster takes care to make it shine. Destroy All Humans tells the tale of an alien and his boss destroying all humans and can be quite humorous. This game is one that pokes fun at the idea that one day little green men, as some of the characters call them, will one day come and wipe us out for no reason. The main character is named Crypto, and he is a clone. The fact that he is a clone allows the player to believe it possible that he dies and comes back. There are infinite Cryptos at his bosses command, so dying doesn’t just outright end the game. It’s a good thing because the chaotic nature of the game can cause some deaths.
The game has a story that the player plays through before unlocking the full sandbox levels. These levels all play out with Crypto learning more about the human race that he needs to destroy. There is a lot of humor in this game, so enjoy the wit, this game is hilariously written, and I found myself chuckling out loud. As Crypto completes his missions, he will unlock more weapons and powers. One of the first powers to come into play is one that allows Crypto to take on the guise of a human. The disguise wears off, so players will have to work quickly. In this early mission, Crypto will learn that he will often have to disguise himself. He can read people’s minds and uses that power to discover who is in charge. His abilities help him eventually lure the most beautiful woman in the country town back to his ship to probe her for knowledge. The results of this are shown in a newspaper after completing the level and are humorous.
As they play through the story and their full levels, players will pull out humans’ brain stems to use for upgrades. Players will need to use Crypto’s psychokinetic power to pull the brain-stem out, so it’s best to stun them first. Ripping out brain stems can be easier said than done once the humans are alert. Replaying levels is a great way to collect brain stems and Furon. Furon is needed to bring the alien race back from extinction. Players can also take down robots; and complete other challenges like races. It’s fun to head back to previous worlds, collecting stems and completing these goals. This game is great to play in spurts, and I do appreciate that greatly.
Players must be on their toes and use the weapons provided to complete Crypto’s directive. The player must visit six different locations, destroying humans and all that they hold dear. It’s hilarious watching them scuttle about in terror as Crypto begins to destroy things. The initial level takes place in a farming community where the game pokes fun at their intellect. The characters all don’t have much to say or think about, and that is funny. Watch out; the humans aren’t always going to play around. As Crypto destroys the environment, they start to catch on. Soon enough, the authorities come rushing in. After the people start fighting back, the cops will come in, followed by the FBI and the army. These groups will continue to assault our hero and can be rather annoying.
Crypto has access to numerous weapons, from a standard laser gun to a freeze ray and even an anal probe. These weapons are all upgradeable on the mothership, so players should work toward that goal. The game only gets more wild as players upgrade their weapons and torment the humans over and over. This game is fun and replayable, so have fun taking on these stages again when new powers are usable. Crypto can’t get wet, however, so watch out for water. Water hurts our intrepid space hero, so keep an eye out for water. Luckily Crypto can hover with a jetpack and even take to the skies in his saucer. These two conveyances will assist in the destruction of the town when things get hairy. It’s necessary to upgrade Crypto whenever possible. Before heading out to a mission, visit the shop and check if Crypto can upgrade his weapons or powers. With so many to choose from, it will take a while, but it is worth it. The abilities only get zanier, and in a hilarious game this, it’s a good idea to let them be wild.
The game has a full voice cast, which is a treat. Richard Horwitz, who plays Zim in Invader Zim, voices Crypto’s boss. This voice choice is a treat because his voice is perfect for an alien invader. The rest of the character’s voices, of course, fit, and hearing them utter their nonsense is fantastic. The voice cast brings its A-game though: as the lines are well-spoken. The character is in the voice, and it is clear that this game is all about poking fun. It is great hearing the yokels jabber like idiots and say stupid things. Some characters speak the same lines, but it’s easy for people to think about similar things. The scenery of this game is also nicely redone. Again, there was a lot of care put into cleaning up this game. The game looks clean, even if it isn’t perfect. The world is rather vast, and the different locales are enjoyable, as they make fun of the sections of America. This game knows what it’s about, and it runs with it.
Destroy All Humans is an awesome remaster of a quirky game. This game might never top the charts, but the care the creators put into remastering it is worthy of applause. Destroy All Humans is a hilarious parody of Cold War Alien films, so take it with a grain of salt. Crypto wants to wipe out humanity; will the player help him take over Earth?
Disclaimer: A review key was provided