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Nintendo DS · Strategy

Elements of Destruction

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Elements of Destruction is a strategy game released for the Nintendo DS, published by THQ.

Elements of Destruction supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Elements of Destruction is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Elements of Destruction gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Elements of Destruction cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

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Elements of Destruction walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Elements of Destruction FAQ

Who made Elements of Destruction?

published by THQ.

Is Elements of Destruction multiplayer?

Yes. Elements of Destruction supports up to 2 players.

How long does Elements of Destruction take to play?

As a strategy game, Elements of Destruction typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Elements of Destruction on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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