Item: Doom and Destiny
Rating: 93
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

93/100

Doom and Destiny is a love letter to the 8-bit and 16-bit JRPG era, but with a sharp, self-aware comedic edge that feels entirely modern. The premise of four 'nerds' being pulled into a fantasy world and mistaken for heroes allows for constant 4th-wall breaking and genre parody that kept me laughing throughout the 20-hour main story. It manages to balance the 'silly' (like healing with potato chips) with genuinely deep RPG mechanics.

The combat is a traditional turn-based system that is easy to pick up but surprisingly tactical, especially when you start mixing and matching the 200+ special powers. With 700 locations and over 300 enemies, the sense of scale is impressive for an indie title. The fact that it’s a premium 'one price' game with no ads or in-app purchases is the icing on the cake. It’s a massive, polished adventure that every fan of classic Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger should experience.

Reviewed on: Thu Jan 09 2025

Dinsun Review

I usually hate 'funny' games because they try too hard, but Doom and Destiny actually made me smirk. It hits all the right tropes: the useless protagonist, the convoluted plot, the random encounters. But beneath the jokes about pizza and nerds, there’s a rock-solid JRPG here. The combat system is better than most 'serious' mobile RPGs, with a great emphasis on elemental weaknesses and party synergy.

The 16-bit art style is nostalgic without being lazy, and the amount of content is staggering for the price. It feels like a labor of love rather than a cash grab. My only real complaint is that some of the humor feels a bit '2011 internet,' and the touch controls for movement can be a bit finicky in tight dungeons. Still, if you grew up on Chrono Trigger or early Final Fantasy, this is mandatory playing. It’s one of the few mobile RPGs I’ve actually finished.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Genuinely funny and clever writing
Deep, rewarding combat system
Huge amount of content for the price

Some jokes are dated
Touch d-pad can be clumsy
Grinding is still required occasionally

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly; very well optimized.

Accessibility:

Cloud saves
Adjustable battle speed
Controller support

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love classic JRPGs and enjoy self-aware humor.

Skip if: You want a serious, dark fantasy story with high-end graphics.

Similar Games:

Final Fantasy VI
Chrono Trigger
Knights of Pen & Paper

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 30 hours
Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

688285246

$4.99 13+★4.8 1197 reviews

Author : Francesco Ficarelli

Pubish Date : Fri Oct 11 2013

Last Update Date : Fri Sep 16 2022

Support Languages : N/A

Genres :

Version 2.0.3Fri Sep 16 2022

Added support for new phone formats
Fixed audio issues
Less spelling errors
Better performances
Four nerds, drawn into a fantasy world and mistaken for heroes, have to battle their way through a massive, crazy adventure and defeat a preposterous villain!
This great RPG has magic, dungeons, pizza, and jokes galore. If you ever enjoyed 8bit and 16bit role playing game, pen and paper rpg and nerd humor, you are going to love this game!
Do&De features NO in-app purchases (IAP) or ads - you get the entire game for one price!
* 20 hours of story and 20 hours of extras, adventures, side-quests, and more!
* Turn-based, easy-to-learn combat
* Change your party order to apply special bonuses
* 100 levels of experience
* More than 200 special powers and spells
* More than 300 enemies
* More than 500 items between potions, chips, weapons, shirts, and armor
* More than 700 locations,
* More than 10,000 lines of dialog
* Epic Flying Spaghetti Monster!
See what the users are saying on our official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/DoomAndDestiny
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Four nerds, drawn into a fantasy world and mistaken for heroes, have to battle their way through a massive, crazy adventure and defeat a preposterous villain!
This great RPG has magic, dungeons, pizza, and jokes galore. If you ever enjoyed 8bit and 16bit role playing game, pen and paper rpg and nerd humor, you are going to love this game!
Do&De features NO in-app purchases (IAP) or ads - you get the entire game for one price!
* 20 hours of story and 20 hours of extras, adventures, side-quests, and more!
* Turn-based, easy-to-learn combat
* Change your party order to apply special bonuses
* 100 levels of experience
* More than 200 special powers and spells
* More than 300 enemies
* More than 500 items between potions, chips, weapons, shirts, and armor
* More than 700 locations,
* More than 10,000 lines of dialog
* Epic Flying Spaghetti Monster!
See what the users are saying on our official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/DoomAndDestiny

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 1197 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Doom and Destiny is a massive award-winning RPG that follows four nerds mistake for heroes. Battle through a crazy adventure filled with magic, dungeons, pizza, and jokes. Featuring over 20 hours of story and another 20 hours of side-quests, this game offers 100 levels of experience, 200+ special powers, and over 700 locations to explore. No ads, no in-app purchases—just one epic journey through a world of nerd humor and classic turn-based combat.

Features

20-hour main story + 20 hours of extras

Traditional turn-based combat with 200+ powers

No in-app purchases or third-party ads

Massive world with over 700 locations

Hilarious, self-aware script with 10,000+ lines of dialogue

Tips

Maximizing Your Party

You can change your party order at any time to apply different bonuses. Put your Barbarian in front to soak up damage while your Wizard prepares high-level spells from the back.

Promotion Videos

Doom & Destiny Worlds (by HeartBit Interactive S.r.l.) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

News on this game

Gameplays

Secret Hunting

The game has over 100 hidden secrets. Always interact with suspicious walls or lone bushes—some of the best gear in the game is hidden in the most preposterous places.