Underplayed Gems

RESEARCH and DESTROY (2022)

RESEARCH and DESTROY cover
Developer
Implausible Industries
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chaotic blend of turn-based planning and real-time run-and-gun action, with a colorful, cartoony, and funny tone as you and friends research and test weird weapons against supernatural hordes.

turn-basedco-opchaoticcartoonyfunnyactionstrategiccolorful

What players say

Players love the co-op and the mix of turn-based planning with real-time shooting, often comparing it to XCOM or Valkyria Chronicles. However, many note the campaign is short and the science economy can be frustrating, with some saying they softlocked by running out of money.

Trailer

Screenshots

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