Auto Destruct involves mission-based car combat. Unlike similar titles such as Destruction Derby and Twisted Metal , this doesn't focus on arena-type face-offs with multiple opponents.
Sometime in the near future, your family is killed by a mysterious cult. You join an underground organization dedicated to annihilating this cult, and are outfitted with an armed car (customizable to an extent). The 25 missions vary, from simple search-and-destroy rounds to escort missions and defense missions.
The gameplay revolves around completing these missions in various environments, such as deserts and forests. You can choose to focus on speed and agility or take a more heavy-handed approach, using your car's weapons to blast through obstacles and opponents alike.