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Play Overview
Research and Destroy (2022) is an action game that combines turn-based strategy with real-time, fast-paced shooting as you play a trio of scientists saving humanity from a zombie apocalypse. Each turn, you have 8 seconds to do as much damage to the hordes of zombies and to cleverly position your characters, before the zombies strike back, in a unique system of play that splits the focus between strategy and combat.
In a future where humanity has been desecrated by hordes of zombies, you take control of a ragtag team of three scientists: Marie, Larry and Gary. They must research new weapons and repel the undead invasion in a desperate bid to save the final strands of humankind.
The gameplay is split into turns, but unlike other games, where each turn you can perform a set number of attacks/actions, here you have 8 seconds with each scientist to do with as you please; move them away from harm's way, shoot zombies in real-time, either from a 1st or 3rd person perspective using a variety of upgradeable weapons, or a combination of both. This freedom allows you to craft clever strategies to overcome even the most challenging hurdles. After your go, the zombies will move to attack you and deal damage to one or multiple of your scientists.
It's an unusual game that combines classic shooting and turn-based gameplay mechanics to create a wholly unique and engaging gameplay experience, which is enhanced by comic book-style graphics and an engaging story.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Research and Destroy 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 10 weeks ago.
In a future where humanity has been desecrated by hordes of zombies, you take control of a ragtag team of three scientists: Marie, Larry and Gary. They must research new weapons and repel the undead invasion in a desperate bid to save the final strands of humankind.
The gameplay is split into turns, but unlike other games, where each turn you can perform a set number of attacks/actions, here you have 8 seconds with each scientist to do with as you please; move them away from harm's way, shoot zombies in real-time, either from a 1st or 3rd person perspective using a variety of upgradeable weapons, or a combination of both. This freedom allows you to craft clever strategies to overcome even the most challenging hurdles. After your go, the zombies will move to attack you and deal damage to one or multiple of your scientists.
It's an unusual game that combines classic shooting and turn-based gameplay mechanics to create a wholly unique and engaging gameplay experience, which is enhanced by comic book-style graphics and an engaging story.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Research and Destroy 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 10 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Shooting and Strategy game with Action, Collecting, Fighting and Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 2 players in the same room or as a 2-player online game. 2-player local co-op allows you to play with friends or family members, and allows for more intertwined action between scientists.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated General (G) for Very Mild Crude Humour, Very Mild Violence, Very Mild Coarse Language.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
Costs
Research and Destroy usually costs £15.99 to £16.74.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Research and Destroy
 | Xbox X|S | £16.74 | – | – |
| Xbox One | £16.74 | – | – |
| PC | £16.74 | – | – |
 | Switch | £16.74 | – | – |
 | PC | £16.74 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
| PS5 | £15.99 | – | – |
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 26/04/2022
Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Players: 1-2 (2 online)
Genres: Shooting, Strategy (Action, Collecting, Fighting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person and Cartoon
Developer: Implausible Indy (@ImplausibleIndy)
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