Destiny 2

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  1. QACritic
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    It is better than Destiny 1 so that is a plus. The art is great as usual so it is a good looking game. The level design for the main story is good and feels better than most of Destiny 1 and there are some nice sequences that felt like the better parts of Halo. I just cannot figure out why they decided to include the slow walking dream sequences part of Mass Effect 3 which is so annoying.It is better than Destiny 1 so that is a plus. The art is great as usual so it is a good looking game. The level design for the main story is good and feels better than most of Destiny 1 and there are some nice sequences that felt like the better parts of Halo. I just cannot figure out why they decided to include the slow walking dream sequences part of Mass Effect 3 which is so annoying.

    If you played Destiny 1 not much has changed since you just get reset to nothing to start the grind over. At times I could not tell the difference considering enemies and assets are almost the same with little changes. The improvement is in the story delivery, now it actually feels like a complete game even if the story is you get your butt kicked and your city stolen then you gather your allies and assault the bad guy and take it back. Most of the things that made you come back over and over just for the sake of grinding and not fun are gone. It still takes a good amount of effort to get to the highest level but really there is no point in doing so since enemies scale for the most part.

    The bad parts which depending on who you are they might not be bad is that the game can and will feel a bit easy. The connection issues are there for PvP and the inability to select PvP game modes is annoying.

    The levels required for the better parts of the endgame like the RAID and Nightfall are fairly easy to reach anything more than recommended is just bonus if you have the people to play these activities with.

    You can play this game if you have not played D1 without feeling lost since the story in D1 was so badly told and mostly irrelevant to D2 you can just read the Wikipedia if you want to know more. Also there are things that are redone so this feels like a minor reboot.

    In general Bungie listened and made the game more casual gamer friendly for people too busy with life which is what all fun games do and should do. If you are a casual gamer you will like it better than D1 since you can reach a point where you feel like you are done until the next DLC/expansion etc.    … Expand
  2. SensualSanta
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    Smooth gun play, good soundtrack with some truly breathtaking masterpieces and nice graphics. If you're a fan of D1 you're going to like this. My biggest gripe with the title is the vast amount of recycled content – I kinda wish that Bungee would've been more ballsy with the reforms and improvements.

    I'm still hooked though :)
  3. Akk3d1s
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    If you came here looking for an actual review or score, then focus on the reviews from the critics and not that of the user reviews. Anyone here that rated below 6, most likely didn't play the game. I mean seriously, how terrible must a game be for it to be below 6? Anyone can watch a quick video on youtube and write about **** that sounds true, by not even playing a single minute.If you came here looking for an actual review or score, then focus on the reviews from the critics and not that of the user reviews. Anyone here that rated below 6, most likely didn't play the game. I mean seriously, how terrible must a game be for it to be below 6? Anyone can watch a quick video on youtube and write about **** that sounds true, by not even playing a single minute. Secondly, I feel some try to make up for all the 0s, so they give it a 10, which it certainly is not. But I can tell you one thing, from someone that has not yet finished the game, this is a massive improvement from D1. There is much more to do, the cutscenes look great and the story is presented in what is expected of a game. As an avid player of D1, my biggest concern, back then, was content. D2 delivers and brings a lot of new to the table. Perhaps what I like most, is the fact that Bungie tried to keep all the fans happy by listening to what they had to say about D1, and improve on that in the new game. If they keep on doing this, the game will just evolve going forward. For me, I am satisfied with the direction it is going. Bungie is planning to keep us, much, much more busy in the months to come and I find that extremely pleasing. The game is great and it is definitely worth a buy!… Expand
  4. Dalladnda614
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    Completely Addicting & Amazing game!! Was completely surprised as to how much better it is than the original and it is a leap of faith I took with buying it and I'm so glad I did!
  5. Nihenna
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    The game is probably only worth an 8 and not a 10, but I'm trying to counteract the trolls from /v/ who hate fun.

    It's certainly an improvement over the first game. Gameplay is tight as **** but I don't feel the need to grind anywhere near as much as I did in Vanilla D1, which is a good thing.
  6. projectzenstrm
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. Was obsessed with the first game and now i am obsessed with the second one. Super impressed well done Bungie.
  7. dragonlady888
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    game is great, of course you have to be a fan to even consider liking destiny and all of the negative reviews are the people who never liked the game to begin with
  8. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Оцениваю игру среди жанра подобных лутер-шутеров. Несмотря типичные плюсы и минусы жанра с онлайн-составляющей, игра радует потрясающей картинкой, отдельное спасибо художникам, приятной стрельбой и разнообразием лута. Играл уже после того, как игра стала бесплатной. По итогу могу сказать, что Destiny 2 - отличное расслабляющее времяпрепровождение на неделю-две в бесплатной редакции.Оцениваю игру среди жанра подобных лутер-шутеров. Несмотря типичные плюсы и минусы жанра с онлайн-составляющей, игра радует потрясающей картинкой, отдельное спасибо художникам, приятной стрельбой и разнообразием лута. Играл уже после того, как игра стала бесплатной. По итогу могу сказать, что Destiny 2 - отличное расслабляющее времяпрепровождение на неделю-две в бесплатной редакции.
  9. Dynako
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Great game, Makes Destiny 1 look like a mistake, D2 is what bungie was looking for the whole time. Incredible story with fantastic storybeats and music scores. Campaign is a bit short in my opinion but there is far more to do in D2 then D1 + expanisons combined so ill be happy for a long time.
  10. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    Destiny 2
    A Huge improvement
    I wasn’t a huge fan of the original destiny, I ended up giving it a 6.5... It just never felt like a complete game to me… This time around though... Destiny 2 definitely feels like a complete game… You start out choosing a class for your preferred playstyle, creating your character... then you’re thrown into the world of destiny… right in its story… The    Destiny 2
    A Huge improvement
    I wasn’t a huge fan of the original destiny, I ended up giving it a 6.5... It just never felt like a complete game to me…
    This time around though... Destiny 2 definitely feels like a complete game…
    You start out choosing a class for your preferred playstyle, creating your character... then you’re thrown into the world of destiny… right in its story…
    The story isn’t uncharted level… the writing isn’t that great.. But its passable... and the characters you meet throughout have characters… there are cut scenes... it isn’t just background noise like the original destiny…
    Still again the writing isn’t great so I felt no urgency trying to take down the bad guy and save the traveler…
    However this is still a very real campaign…
    The campaign is about 12 hours long, its cinematic at moments but missions finally feel unique... it isn’t running through the same map just a little deeper each time like the first destiny…
    No... There are still planets here... but these planets have story missions that take you to completely new and fresh locations to complete missions each time…
    You’ll be doing a mix of straight up clearing areas of a variety of enemies that will occasionally even be fighting each other, taking down mini bosses, main bosses, vehicle levels…
    the campaign feels fresh throughout…
    However to me it sort of loses its spark halfway through and starts to feel a little more lazy with its missions structure and level design feeling more like original destiny… not quite as bad... but it gets close at time… improved like the story and campaign is the loot drops…
    They’re not too frequent, not too rare... weapons feel unique so there is plenty here to fall in love with...
    though a few things have changes with the weapon and armor system…
    First the same... there are different subclasses you can unlock for your guardian and dump skill tree points into your preferred Grande type, shield type, jump type, and enhancements for your grenades and super move which like the grenades are on a cool down and can be boosted with combat and armor…
    you still slot armor and dismantle them for parts and cash to buy weapons off of characters… but different is the fact that shaders are now micro transactions because of course they are… these items can only be used once on individual weapons and gear.. and in a game like destiny you’ll be swapping in new gear every hr. at the most, extremely slimy….
    but new to the weapon system is that you still have 3 weapon types but this time you have a kinetic weapon, an energy weapon, and a power weapon…
    There is no main, side, and heavy like your typical shooter..
    Kinetic and energy weapons are exactly the same weapon types, however one has an element attached to it which is used for shooting through enemy energy fields…
    I thought this was a pretty cool system as it encourages constant weapon swapping
    this means though that there are no more rocket launchers… instead shotguns, grenade launchers, and sniper rifles live in the power weapon slot…
    These weapons have such a small clip and ammo capacity that they’re practically useless outside of boss battles..
    which are done much better this time around, as is the delivery of the campaign itself…
    The campaign is actually paced this time with a couple of missions requiring you to reach a certain level before you can progress the story, so that the campaign is very beatable playing solo…
    Level requirements usually annoy me.. but they annoyed me less here because there is so much to do on these planets… there are adventure missions which are essentially solo side quests, there are public events where you can team up with random players to take down a huge wave of enemies for some rare gear, strikes are back where you go through a dungeon to take down a massive boss with a team of 3, and then there’s the crucible which to me is the only thing I feel took a hit…
    The crucible is a pvp mode like call of duty, where you’ll randomly play kill confirmed, death match, and kill confirmed type matches against other players with weapons and shields balanced to take away that level advantage… but this time its 4v4 instead of 6v6 and because of that matches just felt less fun to me... the crucible was my favorite part of the original destiny, but here things just aren’t as hectic…
    teams huddle up together for easy kills against single players its just not fun, and in quickplay there are only 2 maps and it takes forever to find a match compared to competitive with its 6 different maps but still slow match building times
    No raids to talk about yet, those start dropping next week…
    But as someone not a destiny fan, I think it says a lot how much I enjoyed this one more even if its competitive modes to me aren’t as fun
    I give Destiny 2
    an 8/10    … Expand
  11. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    It does improve over the original Destiny, though I have to agree that this feels more like "Destiny 1.5" than an actual sequel. it's more of the same, with a few tweaks here and there to offer a better experience overall. But it's the same Destiny we all know pretty well at this point.

    There is a story now, at least. And it's engaging and interesting. The graphics are gorgeous as ever,    It does improve over the original Destiny, though I have to agree that this feels more like "Destiny 1.5" than an actual sequel. it's more of the same, with a few tweaks here and there to offer a better experience overall. But it's the same Destiny we all know pretty well at this point.

    There is a story now, at least. And it's engaging and interesting. The graphics are gorgeous as ever, the soundtrack and voice acting on point, the gameplay is tight as expected and the missions and exploration feel like a real improvement over the grind and almost empty repetition that was a big problem with Destiny.

    But I expected more. I wanted things to be and feel different. The 3 classes look exactly the same as before - although there are new subclasses; the new weapons and gear look the same as always; so do the enemies. Why not make new classes? Or change their appearance and make them really different from one another?

    It's a lot of fun, sure, but the feeling of deja vu is always, always there. I wonder if I'll be able to stay for the long haul, like I did with the original Destiny. Hard to say, right now.    … Expand
  12. amircs
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Even thou the game lacks a strong and sophisticated storyline but it is redeemed by its visually stunning graphic, great music, and memorable coop missions. The game is great amount of fun when played with friends. All the coop missions are designed in ways to make people cooperate together, talk alot, even shout. If you are searching for a game to play with friends and have memoriesEven thou the game lacks a strong and sophisticated storyline but it is redeemed by its visually stunning graphic, great music, and memorable coop missions. The game is great amount of fun when played with friends. All the coop missions are designed in ways to make people cooperate together, talk alot, even shout. If you are searching for a game to play with friends and have memories together that you will remember forever this the game for you. If you are searching a hardcore MMO or a strong story there are many better games in the market. But I think the game is perfect in delivering what it needs to do. In just the first week I have played the game for about 50 hours and tons of fun moments with my friends. This is something I can't say about any other video game.… Expand
  13. AS17
    Oct 9, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny 2, the latest addition to the series is an overall improvement to the first Destiny. Unlike the original Destiny, Destiny 2 has an actual story line planned out starting off with sorrow and tragedy, progressing towards redemption. Although the original wasn’t terrible, so far the sequel has done everything better, from the voice acting to the impressive graphics and framerate.
    The gameplay of Destiny 2 is near perfect. Ok, we have only seen a little bit of the game however from what I’ve experienced so far, the game runs smoothly with no dropped frames, this paired with the fact that there is a smooth-flowing momentum to the game results in flawless gameplay. With a game like Destiny 2 it is necessary to have working textures, not only for lore but for overall enjoyment- and Bungie has hit the nail on the head with Destiny 2. With the incredibly improved graphics from the first Destiny, something had to go wrong, it seem just too good to be true; however the final release of Destiny 2 was outstanding with very little flaws to the world design.
    When it comes to the storyline of Destiny 2, it could have gone any better, with very few flaws in the story, players are left with an action packed storyline that tugs on the heart. From the very start you are left with devastation after the destruction and sorrow as you fight to redeem yourselves in the eye of the traveller. During the story you get to level from level 1, all the way up to 20. This is done, very cleverly, with a set campaign to follow, you will level up in no time, although say you get bored of following these quests (which is very unlikely), Bungie has very kindly given you many other ways to level up, such as adventures and events, which reward you with better gear. Moving onto endgame, the first main target is to finish the campaign which rewards you with the ability to obtain more powerful gear, while also granting you access to the new social space. After you finish the immersive questing, your next aim is to raise your power, to get your guardian as strong as you can get him. This is obtained through the all new strikes- a series of events that you have to do, to the reach a powerful boss at the end to obtain your loot. The loot chest always drop rare gear, which go up to 260 power. Along the way you can pick up rare, legendary, and even exotic engrams which can be decrypted and turned into very high power gear that often come with slight buffs like “enemies explode on death.” Along your course to 350 power, there is also the weekly nightfall, which also rewards powerful gear, as well as the raid, Leviathan, which is do-able with your own team at 260, however is recommended to have 280 if you are using the whole new guided games system, which allows you join other people looking for other members to do Leviathan.
    However PvE (Player vs Environment) isn’t the only thing there is to do In Destiny 2, you also have the PvP (Player vs Player) environment, called The Crucible. This one of the many things to do during levelling, or at end game. There is also a competitive or casual aspect to it as well. On the competitive side you are teamed up with other competitive players to eliminate the enemy team before they eliminate you. There are many game modes such as control, countdown, clash, supremacy, survival and Trial of the Nine, my personal favourite being survival. The aim behind survival is that each team has 8 respawns, and once each team have used up all their respawns they are out, and have to spectate. This creates a competitive environment where guardians can go to obtain gear and show their worth.
    The world design in Destiny 2 is astonishing, and navigating through the different planets is made simple, with a touch of the touchpad you can open the roster, and all the destinations you can travel to, as well as view you quests. Each world has its own environment and enemies, with plenty to explore and fast travel evenly distributed in between. This paired with the fact that this is vanilla Destiny 2 sparks a lot of hope in terms of new planets, where expansions have been confirmed with the release of the limited edition, which contains the season pass. As seen with the first Destiny, Bungie did an adequate job while spacing out the expansions, and left a small space each expansion where content had dried out for new players to catch up.
    Compared to all the new competitors released this year, Destiny 2 is definitely up there with the best, with easy controls, brilliant graphics, and the addictive grind for gear it is very easy to become addicted to this new release. The constant release of new expansions provides a fresh start, often as they come with a new level cap- Unlike many new games this year to that tend to leave their content to run dry.    … Expand
  14. MotorDog365
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    ACTUALLY READ! IT IS HELPFUL!

    I love this game. Many of the reviews that are negative are most likely people who don't actually take the time to grasp the beauty and complexity of Destiny. Even in Destiny 1 vanilla, they got 3 big things right: Gun feel, aesthetic, and the hidden complexities. Now, I know some people dislike hidden lore or even searching for 3 seconds to read up on a    ACTUALLY READ! IT IS HELPFUL!

    I love this game. Many of the reviews that are negative are most likely people who don't actually take the time to grasp the beauty and complexity of Destiny. Even in Destiny 1 vanilla, they got 3 big things right: Gun feel, aesthetic, and the hidden complexities. Now, I know some people dislike hidden lore or even searching for 3 seconds to read up on a character, but it is well worth it. It adds a layer to the game that not many other games have. It allows for those who want a quick 50-hour experience something to do and feel accomplished about and it gives those who want a 1,000+ hour experience something to feel proud about. The hidden lore isn't nothing either. It explains the mysteries of Ghaul's rise to power and who his mysterious teacher is. It covers wowing feats from incredibly depth characters. It tells of a time before desolation. It engulfs the innocuous secrets of Oryx and legendary evil, the darkness. It has most likely the most in terms of story than any other game out there. People who complain about a lackluster story forget all the incredible cinematic masterpieces presented to us throughout the campaign, and the missions you can face afterward. Those who complain about a lack of content haven't gone through the struggle to collect every weapon or gain every achievement, or even play the incredible raid offered to us (more on that later). However, all great things have faults. In this case, the biggest issues are gameplay repetitiveness, hardcore content, lack of new enemies and weapon repetitiveness. If you are looking for a game that gives a new experience every run, this isn't the game for you. The fact that one new enemy was added to the base game is annoying and seems lazy; however, I quickly changed my mind when Curse of Osiris was released along with new enemies for all the vex. The story is unfaltering and fairly easy. If you want a game where even after your ninth of the same gun you still feel proud of it, this isn't for you. I do believe that even with those faults the game still delivers an incredible experience that will make you smile at every corner.

    The raid that was released in D2 is one of the best experiences in a game ever. The bosses feel challenging and rewarding to play against. The implementation is near genius and fits into the story perfectly. The time that it was released was slightly late and would have been appreciated sooner; however, with so much new information to explore it was hard to truly feel finished with the game.

    Curse of Osiris was D2's first expansion. It served its purpose as a cheaper $20 DLC well. It added new story content and gave me a higher incentive to play and continue to mow down tons of enemies. My only complaint about this DLC is the heroic adventures, which are normal adventures only dialed up in difficulty so much they are nearly impossible for a solo player to finish.

    Bungie, the creators of destiny have been rather annoying in the game as well recently. They tend to ignore the serious issues and instead go after small bugs that nobody is complaining about. They have been taking a very poor approach to fixing issues. One example is the recent controversy circling XP throttling. A game mechanic that gave players who played less an advantage over other players. That said, I still have faith in Bungie to realize their faults and turn some bads into only goods.

    In summary destiny 2 has been a rollercoaster of a game and has some incredible pieces that have been either poorly implemented or just left out. Its cons are many, but the pros far outweigh them. Destiny offers a long-term experience as well as a short-term one. I only hope that the next addition to the franchise is as good if not better than the first. If you found this helpful please rate i so as I put tons of effort into writing this review. If anything confused you (naming characters from the game may be one), just know all will be revealed in the game.

    Thanks,
    MotorDog365    … Expand
  15. Xantdee
    Dec 9, 2017
    8
    Destiny 2 is an amazing and addictive game. I really don't understand all the negative reviews about it and I fully disagree with them. Either people are overreacting or just acting immature wanting the game to be everything at once.
    The game has enough content, great graphics, and what's most important for me - it is fully playable in coop (after first few campaign prologue missions).
    I    Destiny 2 is an amazing and addictive game. I really don't understand all the negative reviews about it and I fully disagree with them. Either people are overreacting or just acting immature wanting the game to be everything at once.
    The game has enough content, great graphics, and what's most important for me - it is fully playable in coop (after first few campaign prologue missions).
    I do not think this game is Ideal. There is always room for improvement. But Destiny 2 is pretty close to what I may call a perfect game for me.

    Pros:
    Nice visuals, fun gameplay, lots of different activities, open world (with enough exploration to do), full coop with friends

    Cons (personal opinion):
    Progression is too fast (needs more grinding to feel more rewarding), storyline is a bit bland, could use more subclasses/builds/weapon types

    Wishlist:
    third person, a crafting system and/or randomly-generated gear, procedurally generated dungeons    … Expand
  16. TigerPenguin123
    Dec 28, 2017
    9
    People suck. Destiny 2 is everything you loved in Destiny 1 plus more... you know, like a sequel... Its outrageous to me that people think they have these entitled, educated opinions and give this game a 0. Any review that does that isn't one worth reading. Its more of the same game you loved with a ton extra to do. The story although cliche is more consistent than D1. There is WAY MORE toPeople suck. Destiny 2 is everything you loved in Destiny 1 plus more... you know, like a sequel... Its outrageous to me that people think they have these entitled, educated opinions and give this game a 0. Any review that does that isn't one worth reading. Its more of the same game you loved with a ton extra to do. The story although cliche is more consistent than D1. There is WAY MORE to do for those who dont/cant raid every week and the whole "pay for play" is really pay for shaders which to me isn't that big of a deal. No there aren't many new enemies and its a lot of grinding etc but thats what Destiny is and if you bought the sequel expecting different you deserve to be disappointed. The game plays great and all of the fixes they release do a little more and more to fix the bugs, etc. TL:DR - more of the same plus more that has been added. Not a perfect game but still pretty damn good… Expand
  17. Stratuspilot
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Huge improvement over the first installment. The raid and competitive PVP mode are not even out yet, so I am not sure why I am seeing 0 out of 10 reviews. I feel like that is very unfair to rate a game so poorly without even playing all the content offered. Overall I was impressed, gun play is very smooth, matchmaking problems are solved, public events are shown on the map, every activityHuge improvement over the first installment. The raid and competitive PVP mode are not even out yet, so I am not sure why I am seeing 0 out of 10 reviews. I feel like that is very unfair to rate a game so poorly without even playing all the content offered. Overall I was impressed, gun play is very smooth, matchmaking problems are solved, public events are shown on the map, every activity has some kind of reward too. No more waiting around for the weekly reset, you can do as much as you would like. I have played all the CoD and Battlefield installments and Destiny 2 blows them out of the water.… Expand
  18. naz124
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    9 out of 10 for me. Content and lore have been beefed up from Destiny 1. Ignore the really low scores on this site. Click on how many reviews the negative reviewers have, and you have an idea on how objective those reviews are. Buy this and you will not regret it. Have fun and cheers.
  19. EvilShadowX11
    Sep 6, 2017
    8
    I have to give this about an 8 because although it simply feels like a large expansion, which it pretty much is, it changes the game completely. You have all new areas, and new adventures to have fun in. I played Destiny 1 a good amount but didn't have as much fun as this. I played the beta on all the systems, including PC. The PC might have the best graphics, but for the price, you can'tI have to give this about an 8 because although it simply feels like a large expansion, which it pretty much is, it changes the game completely. You have all new areas, and new adventures to have fun in. I played Destiny 1 a good amount but didn't have as much fun as this. I played the beta on all the systems, including PC. The PC might have the best graphics, but for the price, you can't go wrong with PS4 or XBONE.

    Don't mind the low scores, they are just idiots who haven't even given the game a chance and are just posting spam.

    If you liked the original, and wanted a better story, this is the game for you. It has a better story, basically the same combat, and more open world(not much more open, but it's better) than this is perfect for you.

    I just hope Destiny 3 will have pure open world. That's my only hope and that's why I can't score it any higher.    … Expand
  20. Grizpin
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    Graphics - 9; very colorful with detailed environments, lighting and atmosphere.
    Sound - 10; The music, sound fx, voice acting all top notch.
    Control - 10; The mechanics have only gotten better since the original Halo. Challenge - 6; A lot of ways to play this game... the challenge will be PVP and Raids... PVE is casual. Fun - 10; Haven't been able to stop playing... you won't either    Graphics - 9; very colorful with detailed environments, lighting and atmosphere.
    Sound - 10; The music, sound fx, voice acting all top notch.
    Control - 10; The mechanics have only gotten better since the original Halo.
    Challenge - 6; A lot of ways to play this game... the challenge will be PVP and Raids... PVE is casual.
    Fun - 10; Haven't been able to stop playing... you won't either unless you were tired of the first game.    … Expand
  21. mikepatyaev
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    My main reaction to this game is the frustration of seeing how much missed potential there is for the franchise. There is so much more that Bungie can be doing with Destiny, and I was hoping they'd hit the nail on some of them with D2, but alas it's not the case. It's like no one at Bungie plays any MMOs that have really well designed customization and progression systems.
  22. BestSlabEverPS4
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    I'm not sure what is up with the low user reviews. I've gamed longer than most of you have probably been alive, since Pong in the 70s. I can safely say every game is repetitive in some way, shape or form. No game is without flaw, even GTA.

    So when I read the low reviews and comments I'm left to wonder "How many games have you ever really played?" I rate games based on how fun they    I'm not sure what is up with the low user reviews. I've gamed longer than most of you have probably been alive, since Pong in the 70s. I can safely say every game is repetitive in some way, shape or form. No game is without flaw, even GTA.

    So when I read the low reviews and comments I'm left to wonder "How many games have you ever really played?"

    I rate games based on how fun they are to play and Destiny 2 is fun to play. Is it as good as it could be? Probably not but nonetheless it is a fun game that has a decent story and will provide me with hours of entertainment whether playing with others or solo.

    The graphics and sound are top notch. The gaming mechanics are as good as they get with a shooter. As stated previously the story is intriguing and actually helps define more about the Destiny universe, much more than the original.

    To me this game is worth buying, playing and enjoying. I'll get hundreds of hours of playtime with it and enjoy most all of it. Will there be some grinding... sure. If you've ever played any game with levels and loot you know there is always grinding to be had. But if you don't enjoy leveling or seeking some rare item that takes time to get you should switch entertainment forms because that pretty much sums up gaming in today's world.

    I'm glad to see so many enjoying the game as I am. For those who hate it and have called it basically trash... I have a copy of Bound by Flame and Hour of Victory I'll gladly sell you.    … Expand
  23. PhillipD
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    It's a very slick game similar to the first with some tidy improvements over the first. Yes, the story seems a bit childish, but the look, the feel, the great musical score and the presentation make it a 8/9 game. I can't understand the low user reviews on here, it's a grind game similar to the first, with paid DLC like the first, this was all public before release. But you went out andIt's a very slick game similar to the first with some tidy improvements over the first. Yes, the story seems a bit childish, but the look, the feel, the great musical score and the presentation make it a 8/9 game. I can't understand the low user reviews on here, it's a grind game similar to the first, with paid DLC like the first, this was all public before release. But you went out and bought it anyway expecting something else? Cmon now. For people who don't like grind games it's a 7 at worst… Expand
  24. JohnnyB1991
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    The campaign is about 10 hours long. It's not all that great compared to a lot of other games, but improves from the first game. At the end of the day though, people who enjoyed Destiny 1 didn't really play it for it's story, but they played it for the endgame grind (reaching max level, getting perfect gear). As of now the endgame is hard to rate because raids (endgame PVE) and trialsThe campaign is about 10 hours long. It's not all that great compared to a lot of other games, but improves from the first game. At the end of the day though, people who enjoyed Destiny 1 didn't really play it for it's story, but they played it for the endgame grind (reaching max level, getting perfect gear). As of now the endgame is hard to rate because raids (endgame PVE) and trials (end game PVP) do not release until next week. If you like grinding and have a friend or two to play this game with, I would highly recommend.… Expand
  25. Thezza
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    The game is the perfect balance of some of the best shooter gameplay out there with light RPG elements, tons of PVE content and great PVP. You can play the entire game end to end co op in a 3 man fire team which is awesome fun. This game has so much content and so much to do.

    There are 8 hour campaign which includes some hilarious characters (Failsafe is amazing!) 6 Strikes (3 man    The game is the perfect balance of some of the best shooter gameplay out there with light RPG elements, tons of PVE content and great PVP. You can play the entire game end to end co op in a 3 man fire team which is awesome fun. This game has so much content and so much to do.

    There are
    8 hour campaign which includes some hilarious characters (Failsafe is amazing!)
    6 Strikes (3 man epic dungeons)
    6 PVP modes across 8 maps
    1 Raid coming soon

    I've completed the story and now am having a ton of fun completing challenges and having to figure out how to unlock Exotic items. I read a lot of reviews talking about the grind, as a long term MMORPG player this is childs play. The end game content is actually fun and challenge based for example having to get X amount of head shots with pistols to unlock a specific item.

    Bungie have done a great job with the loot system too. Basically anything you do from PVP, to public events to strikes you're rewarded with gear that is incrementally better than what you have. This means whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours to play , you're always making progress.

    At 270 light I'm having alot of fun between doing strikes with mates, jumping into some pvp (crucible) or completing challenges to unlock new weapons.

    Highly recommended    … Expand
  26. WetpetsDeadpets
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    Destiny one was the foundation of this game,For me It was a Good game with good mechanics but what it lacked was The lore The story and the World.Destiny 2 Fixes that,The planets feel much more occupied and lively and the Characters feel much more fleshed out The Story is Better than Destiny 1 by a huge margin,The crucible (or PvP) Feels much more Balanced and the Nightfall is what itDestiny one was the foundation of this game,For me It was a Good game with good mechanics but what it lacked was The lore The story and the World.Destiny 2 Fixes that,The planets feel much more occupied and lively and the Characters feel much more fleshed out The Story is Better than Destiny 1 by a huge margin,The crucible (or PvP) Feels much more Balanced and the Nightfall is what it should be High stakes High reward As well as Being pressured by the timer, Over all I feel that Destiny 2 Is Excellent Sequel to D1… Expand
  27. helmsmith
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    Destiny 2 is a real achievement, and it's unfortunate that it attracts such a troll following online that, for some reason, get off on trying to see the game fail. There's a large swath of people that were burnt by Destiny 1's launch (and for good reason, I won't dispute that), and just haven't let that go. But that's fine.

    If you played Destiny 1 for its entire lifecycle, you'll know    Destiny 2 is a real achievement, and it's unfortunate that it attracts such a troll following online that, for some reason, get off on trying to see the game fail. There's a large swath of people that were burnt by Destiny 1's launch (and for good reason, I won't dispute that), and just haven't let that go. But that's fine.

    If you played Destiny 1 for its entire lifecycle, you'll know that The Taken King was Destiny 1.5. It really shook up the mechanics of the game, introduced a coherent and pretty fun story.

    Destiny 2 earns its 2. It's a radical shakeup, huge improvement over the original in terms of storytelling, visuals, convenience…and it's enormous. Seriously there's a ton to do right out of the gate. There's plenty here for your $60.

    But if you stick around for the long haul, Bungie is going to continue to improve, refine, and expand.. just like it did in D1.

    Bungie is working against impossible expectations for this game, and what they've accomplished is pretty extraordinary. There's not another game experience quite like it.    … Expand
  28. Huey101
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    All the zero scores on here a simply ridiculous!! The game is more of the same but with better graphics and sound, There's loads more to do in D2 than the first game! As for some people saying it's only an 8 hour campaign, it's longer than that! If you enjoyed the first game then you'll love this. Haters gotta hate but this game doesn't deserve this much hate!!!
  29. MikeMenkes
    Sep 6, 2017
    8
    My day 1 3 hours is better rated 8.5. After quite a bit of time locked into the opening story arc, the game unfolds into a much more MMO-like open world structure where missions and side missions are all points on an open map filled with public events and random ADDs. The result of this is that this open area feels much bigger than Destiny 1's more controlled patrol zones withMy day 1 3 hours is better rated 8.5. After quite a bit of time locked into the opening story arc, the game unfolds into a much more MMO-like open world structure where missions and side missions are all points on an open map filled with public events and random ADDs. The result of this is that this open area feels much bigger than Destiny 1's more controlled patrol zones with considerably less to do. The story is part of the same silly arc from D1, and this is not why you play Destiny, but the production values are much higher delivering a deliberately over the top and campy good vs evil campaign, while the new "adventures" offer small stories along with the gunplay in a more digestible format than the tired old cut scene approach we got in the opening section. I like to learn stuff while I shoot stuff, and that's what adventures do. It's better than day 1 Destiny but not quite Taken King...so far.… Expand
  30. MisterVooDoo
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    Destiny 2 is what Destiny 1 should've been, and probably what bungie wanted it to be. Much improved story, the game actually respects your time, and has a nice, consistent progression, gameplay mechanics are still amazing, new loot, and subclasses are sweet, there is so much content, and the content that's there is high quality, the crucible is so much fun, and is actually balanced. Not aDestiny 2 is what Destiny 1 should've been, and probably what bungie wanted it to be. Much improved story, the game actually respects your time, and has a nice, consistent progression, gameplay mechanics are still amazing, new loot, and subclasses are sweet, there is so much content, and the content that's there is high quality, the crucible is so much fun, and is actually balanced. Not a perfect game though, On PS4 Pro, there are reports of crashing, I had one crash that reset my system, micro-transactions are even worse, not terrible, it's pretty easy to get the rewards, but it is there. Overall, I'd highly recommend this game. It feels very similar, but substantially different in all the right ways.… Expand
  31. Nescau
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    Firstly, I would like to inform the reader that this would be my first analysis in Meta-critic.

    Destiny 2, compared to the original, is simply better because of the improvements that have been made not only in the campaign but also in the game's ability to introduce its story to the player. Some of the secondary activities the player can do, such as strikes, are much more in-depth and    Firstly, I would like to inform the reader that this would be my first analysis in Meta-critic.

    Destiny 2, compared to the original, is simply better because of the improvements that have been made not only in the campaign but also in the game's ability to introduce its story to the player. Some of the secondary activities the player can do, such as strikes, are much more in-depth and detailed. We can not forget that the addition of optional missions and the journeys in each world have diversified the "open-world" that the game presents. Personally, the most notable improvement was the satisfying gunplay that was missing on the original Destiny.

    Nevertheless, even with all these improvements that the new game presents, there has been the implementation and alteration of mechanics possibly unwanted by the community, such as the transference of secondary weapons to heavy weapons.

    We have to keep in mind that, for now, it is impossible to clarify an analysis of the game totally, since there is still content to be available to current players, such as Raid that launches on September 13, or the new PvP mode that promises to have a similar role to the Trials of Osiris.

    Note: Even though the story featured in Destiny 2 was considerably better, it still leaves something to be desired, since the mystery and seriousness of the original have been eliminated. We can say that the difficulty of the game is easier, but the time that the player has to spend to reach a high power level (270-300) is very high.

    For now, the repeatability that the game introduces to its players is vicious, just like its predecessor. We can conclude that the consumer can only hate or love the game.

    At the time this review was made, my hunter had 274 power, while my titan was 220 and my Warlock was about to end the campaign.    … Expand
  32. deanjackson88
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    There are two ways to approach this game and depending on your approach the experience will differ by a large margin.
    Most of the attraction to Destiny comes in the end-game content where the 'grind' for ever better gear really comes into play. It's almost a necessity that the end-game grind is played with friends as without anyone to share, compete against and compare with the game    There are two ways to approach this game and depending on your approach the experience will differ by a large margin.
    Most of the attraction to Destiny comes in the end-game content where the 'grind' for ever better gear really comes into play. It's almost a necessity that the end-game grind is played with friends as without anyone to share, compete against and compare with the game almost becomes pointless.

    Without friends to share the experience with then you could argue that grinding for better gear post-campaign is irrelevant as you can't ultimately then start any of the advanced end game content like the Nightfall or the upcoming Raid.
    Yes you can find a team via LFG or via the upcoming 'guided games' in-game feature to find like-minded players but these people are not friends. Of course you may get lucky and make friends via LFG but chances are low.

    If I had to score this game as a solo player then I would be going in at 6 or possibly 7.
    + entertaining story
    + great gun play
    + good variety of gear making sure load outs don't go stale.

    But this isn't what Destiny is. Destiny is about the community of players on your friends list. As a social experience nothing has ever come close to the Destiny franchise. I've been gaming now for 33 years through every console and home computer and all gaming genre's.
    After the tried and tested and ultimately tiresome Call of Duty type shooters I hung up my shooting boots. There was no innovation anymore. Then Destiny came along and despite all the problems it has faced what cannot be argued against is the way it has made and ultimately raised the social aspect of gaming to heights I have never experienced.

    The way you work together as a team of 3, 4 or 6 depending on the activity and the sense of achievement you get from completing that activity is up there with the best gaming moments I have ever had.

    Destiny 2 continues in this vain improving and refining the whole package.
    An actual campaign story now exists with legitimately interesting (if not entirely original) characters. I wanted to know more about our new villain with every beautifully crafted cut scene that we were given.
    The environments are stunning and are a perfect sandbox for future story expansions and live events.
    The gun play is still as good as it has ever been. Yes the weapon system has changed but rather than give you a knee-jerk 'this is terrible' opinion, having now played for approx 40 hours I can say it works absolutely fine. Kinetic, Energy and Power weapons now make sense and finally Shotguns and Fusion Rifles can be massively overpowered without causing uproar in the PVP community.

    As for PVP. The aforementioned weapon changes may have been influenced by the PVP gripes of Destiny 1. The first game's PVP suffered at the hands of shotguns and abilities. Many serious PVP players would bemoan how easy it was to get shotgun kills or kills with abilities (such as grenades), methods that seemingly required less 'gun skill' than a purely primary vs primary contest would offer.
    Well that's no longer a problem. PVP is now way more focused on primary gun skill which ultimately will offer a purer PVP experience and I'm all for this.
    However I'm not a fan of the 4v4 only game modes. 6v6 was great fun and perfectly fit in with PVE 3 and 6 man activities. Many times as a raid group of 6 we would fall into PVP post raid or even run a few PVP matches before a raid while waiting for all members to come online.
    This is no longer possible. Nor can you take a 4 man PVP team into a PVE activity without kicking someone out. The balance here is off.

    I have seen a lot of moaning about micro-transactions.
    Let me tell you that this IS NOT A THING. Yes you can buy some items with Silver (bought with actual money via your consoles store) but these are mostly vanity items. There is one experience boosting item you can buy however all of these items can be bought using in game currency as well!
    Once you reach max level, every level up thereafter rewards you with a Bright Engram. Said engram once decrypted gives you a selection of these pay items. Not only this but if you dismantle these items you get something called Bright Dust which works the same as Silver and can be used for purchases (including the experience buffing items). There is no pay-2-win in this game.

    Overall this is more of the same. Which in my opinion is a good thing. My friends and I are now hooked on all of the same good things that hooked us to the first Destiny. Long may it continue.

    However if you didn't like it before then you're not going to be converted now, this sequel does not re-write the hand book. But the same can be said of any gaming series. You won't like Fifa 18 if Fifa 17 is not your thing. Forza or GT will always just be another car game unless you're a real petrol head.

    Well done Bungie. I look forward to the upcoming raid, trials events and future DLC with anticipation.    … Expand
  33. gamerguy_x
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    It's not perfect, but damn this game is a huge leap for the franchise. The story is epic, the missions are engaging and challenging, the gun play is best-in-class, and the worlds are so much bigger than anything else Bungie have built before. I really think Destiny has reached a new high with this sequel, and expect the audience to grow substantially with this release. All you haters outIt's not perfect, but damn this game is a huge leap for the franchise. The story is epic, the missions are engaging and challenging, the gun play is best-in-class, and the worlds are so much bigger than anything else Bungie have built before. I really think Destiny has reached a new high with this sequel, and expect the audience to grow substantially with this release. All you haters out there, this is your chance to come back and try Destiny. If you haven't played, there's never been a better time.… Expand
  34. LimeSeltzer
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    A big improvement over Destiny 1 at launch. The campaign is engaging, there is lore in the side missions, there is so so much more to do, new zones are worth exploring, and the gun play as always is fantastic. Some negatives, similar enemies, classes lose alot of their customization, feels like a massive expansion.
  35. DownUnda
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Its funny, all this average and negative comments are from players that are butt hurt that they didn't experience the Destiny 1 universe in the first place. Now I do agree with everyone that the shader system is so fuking broken, however the whole game comes together nicely. The production values are amazing, music is spot on and the whole story is great. Destiny for what it is, isIts funny, all this average and negative comments are from players that are butt hurt that they didn't experience the Destiny 1 universe in the first place. Now I do agree with everyone that the shader system is so fuking broken, however the whole game comes together nicely. The production values are amazing, music is spot on and the whole story is great. Destiny for what it is, is amazing. By the way the collector edition is fantastic so many cool stuff definitely a win from Bungie!… Expand
  36. Bbropes
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    It is a breath of fresh air after the first. Lots of positive changes. Questing is a lot more intuitive as well as patrolling. Its a great sequal in my opinion. You can prettu much disregard most reviews containing a zero. Iys nonsense and not even based on opinion, more than likely bored people or there are those that expected a SEQUAL to be an entirely different game. There are a lot ofIt is a breath of fresh air after the first. Lots of positive changes. Questing is a lot more intuitive as well as patrolling. Its a great sequal in my opinion. You can prettu much disregard most reviews containing a zero. Iys nonsense and not even based on opinion, more than likely bored people or there are those that expected a SEQUAL to be an entirely different game. There are a lot of babies that have bizzare expectations.… Expand
  37. RadioAktivePear
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    Destiny 2 has made an improvement in nearly every single regard. The gunplay stays mostly the same but feels crispier. The sound design is more defined and the soundtrack itself is fantastic and mixes in with the game itself very well. Lost Sectors and Adventures are a blast and give you lots of cool new lore and information about your enemies and locations. I'm not much of a PvP playerDestiny 2 has made an improvement in nearly every single regard. The gunplay stays mostly the same but feels crispier. The sound design is more defined and the soundtrack itself is fantastic and mixes in with the game itself very well. Lost Sectors and Adventures are a blast and give you lots of cool new lore and information about your enemies and locations. I'm not much of a PvP player but in my time playing it I did enjoy myself. I don't see myself playing it a lot because in Destiny 1 I sucked and I assume I'm going to suck here as well. I enjoy the story missions and each feels as if It actually has a purpose. The cutscenes are also fantastic. Giving you snippets into the situation of the Cabal on Earth.

    The grind is back, at least in the early game, using a weapon you really want can be annoying. I have been forced to use a scout rifle I hate because it has a higher power level that I need for the mission. In the end game you can infuse, but in the beginning, it is annoying. The new Public Events are a blast and the director is a huge improvement.

    Graphically there isn't much improvement but Bungie is managed to make it look much better without improving resolution. New details in the game make each enemy and surface look more smooth and the lighting is improved drastically.    … Expand
  38. starkaudio
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    On the surface this game is Destiny 1 but with almost every improvement the fans asked for. the story is better written, longer and more engaging. They have added enhancement to what was already the most comfortable shooter on the market. The gun-play feels great with the most noticeable improvement being the crispness and variety of weapon looks and sounds. Visually it's beautiful, butOn the surface this game is Destiny 1 but with almost every improvement the fans asked for. the story is better written, longer and more engaging. They have added enhancement to what was already the most comfortable shooter on the market. The gun-play feels great with the most noticeable improvement being the crispness and variety of weapon looks and sounds. Visually it's beautiful, but the flow of the camera and detail in the corners really make the environments amazing. It has a great progression that actually encourages you slow down and enjoy the activity, quests, and exploration. Often we find ourselves rushing through a game to get to the end, but not so much here. I spent 90 minutes just doing three mission and two session of competitive play and took a break feeling fulfilled and excited to go back later. Most importantly Destiny 2 has lots of things to do that don't get boring or repetitive. Clan features are not yet active but I expect the integration will be tight and make it easy for clan members to integrate and (and most importantly) allow non-clan members to hook up and meet clans that can guide them through the end-game content. I'm super please and eager to get back into the world of Destiny at the end of my workday. Try it out, you'll like it!… Expand
  39. Hohum
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Ignore the nonsense 0/10 reviews. This game is everything fun about "Destiny: The Taken King", but expanded upon and revitalized. My only real complaint is the bullet-sponge bosses are still here, which aren't much fun in the face of lacking mechanics. Expecting good things for the raids however.
  40. Koranis
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    It would appear Destiny 2 is a Love it or Hate it game. So many people are rating it either a 10 or a 0. Take all of those reviews with a grain of salt. D2 is a middling game. Good graphics, but not great. Ok story, but not great. Good campaign, but not a great campaign. I would have preferred a 7.6 score, but I'm willing to bump it up a few points rather than go down. As for theIt would appear Destiny 2 is a Love it or Hate it game. So many people are rating it either a 10 or a 0. Take all of those reviews with a grain of salt. D2 is a middling game. Good graphics, but not great. Ok story, but not great. Good campaign, but not a great campaign. I would have preferred a 7.6 score, but I'm willing to bump it up a few points rather than go down. As for the price: I just paid $39.99 USD for a large expansion to a popular franchise. Though it has a basic MP component, that's not why you buy that game. $59.99 for D2 just isn't that bad considering the crucible, events, etc. that will occur in the next several months/years. 4v4 crucible is fine, it actually encourages more teamwork. The 8-11 hour "SP" campaign is fun (I'm at about 8 Hrs, and about to finish it) enough, and I will be very willing to repeat it with another character right away, and eventually with a 3rd.… Expand
  41. NotoriousOKC
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    I don't understand all of the hate.

    The story is engaging, and though short (8-12 hours), I can list off dozens of high rated games that are of similar length, and those games don't have PVP or "END GAME" content to play. The level design is amazing in D2. Several planets and the adventures on those planets felt very unique, and near Raid level quality. Theres much more    I don't understand all of the hate.

    The story is engaging, and though short (8-12 hours), I can list off dozens of high rated games that are of similar length, and those games don't have PVP or "END GAME" content to play.

    The level design is amazing in D2. Several planets and the adventures on those planets felt very unique, and near Raid level quality. Theres much more vertical/platforming in this game.

    I also don't understand the hate with Microtransactions. There are plenty of games that have this feature. The items for sale have little to no impact on gameplay. Anything that would give the player an advantage is already available with plentiful amount for free, by playing.

    This game may not feel as fresh as D1, but the shooting mechanics, level design, sound design, UI enhancements, and more engaging NPCs and story make this game a blast to play.

    I look forward to sinking hundreds of hours into this.    … Expand
  42. Wubbaman
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Everything I need in a video game. Great gameplay, graphics, and progression system.

    The story is actually quite good this time around -- especially Gaul and his BFF. Their VO is particularly awesome.

    Also, it's better than Knack 2 by far!
  43. Atlas823
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Many of these negative reviews are echoes of tired cliches. I'll give it to you straight. Destiny 2 is similar in flair to the original. It's bigger in scope with a few key alterations, but largely familiar. If you liked destiny 1 and wished you had more cut scenes and bigger battlefields, you'll enjoy this one. Maybe it's not worth 60 dollars to you now, but give it some time, get itMany of these negative reviews are echoes of tired cliches. I'll give it to you straight. Destiny 2 is similar in flair to the original. It's bigger in scope with a few key alterations, but largely familiar. If you liked destiny 1 and wished you had more cut scenes and bigger battlefields, you'll enjoy this one. Maybe it's not worth 60 dollars to you now, but give it some time, get it used, or wait until your favorite youtuber instructs you to get it. It's a good base. My brother and I log in daily, run some strikes, have a laugh. It's a good time for those who aren't into googling the best builds, but still enjoy some MMORPG qualities.… Expand
  44. jsdragonsoul333
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    There will always be haters. The game does what Destiny has always done well as a shooter. But finally is building upon decent story. D2 makes game management a lot easier. Managing items, upgrades ect. Much improved. I didn't like the new shader system at first either, or paying glimmer (in game earned currency) to apply shaders. But once you get into the game, especially passedThere will always be haters. The game does what Destiny has always done well as a shooter. But finally is building upon decent story. D2 makes game management a lot easier. Managing items, upgrades ect. Much improved. I didn't like the new shader system at first either, or paying glimmer (in game earned currency) to apply shaders. But once you get into the game, especially passed the main mission you realize you start getting these things in excess. It's not really an issue. A lot to do after the main mission is over. I look forward to raids and new content, even if I have to pay. Nobody is forcing anybody to pay. Do or don't.… Expand
  45. Mudgee
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    This game certainly has minor flaws, but the improvement over D1 is instantly noticeable. The story is strong, the scriptwriting is well-written at times. The mechanics are as sound as always and there feels like much more depth this time around. I would recommend to new and old players alike.
  46. MikeyGunz0
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Destiny 2 is a fresh take on the "Destiny" universe. They improved everything from last game. Better story, better progression, better gameplay. Plus they took out the really annoying parts and made things more convenient. Like expected, there are a few things that will need to be tweaked in the upcoming weeks, but it's clear that Bungie has been working really hard and listening to their fans.
  47. citizenfour
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    the game indeed has it flaws with the new shader system and not very significant in term of graphic. It is indeed not an excellent game if you play it alone or just wandering in edz without doing strike, public event etc. but when u play it with other people, this game is very fun. maybe d2 is just like a cheap alcohol, ure not gonna feel anything if u enjoy it alone, but when u enjoy itthe game indeed has it flaws with the new shader system and not very significant in term of graphic. It is indeed not an excellent game if you play it alone or just wandering in edz without doing strike, public event etc. but when u play it with other people, this game is very fun. maybe d2 is just like a cheap alcohol, ure not gonna feel anything if u enjoy it alone, but when u enjoy it with ur other friends it will be so much fun… Expand
  48. Proteyuss
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Destiny n00bs fear not! I only played the first game for a few hours when it first came out a few years ago so I am basically a destiny n00b, I have however, now played around 15-20 hours of destiny 2 over the last 2 days and I can definitely say the single player experience is strong in every possible way. The gunplay is solid and satisfying, the graphics are pretty good and layout isDestiny n00bs fear not! I only played the first game for a few hours when it first came out a few years ago so I am basically a destiny n00b, I have however, now played around 15-20 hours of destiny 2 over the last 2 days and I can definitely say the single player experience is strong in every possible way. The gunplay is solid and satisfying, the graphics are pretty good and layout is gorgeous over all 4 of the different worlds, and the music/sound is also arguably the best this year, only rivalled by niER:Automata. There is a lot to do, so far I've played about half the campaign I'd say, a good few patrols, and a few side quests- and it's all brilliant, really cool cinematic cut scenes and every mission is immersing and fun. I'm looking forward to the raid next week and some pvp now the servers are online, but based on the single player experience so far I should probably give it an 8 having only played half the campaign, but I feel from what I've played that this gets a well deserved 9 from me, and could well be a 10 once I've played all it has to offer, but we will see. Bottom line- It's a complete blast and an awesomely fun game. It might put rainbow six siege at risk as my new go-to shooter, as both the gameplay and gunplay are seriously addictive.… Expand
  49. NvN_2014
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    Excellent shooter, just what I was looking for. I dived into Destiny when it came out and had a blast. And yes, for me it didn't last for months and months but all in all I got more then my money worth. Destiny 2 is still very much Destiny, which is a good thing for me. Even the same rants (and zero ratings) can be seen today for 2 as compated to 1. Awesome ;-)
  50. megaplayer7
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Played D2 last night for maybe 5 hrs and overall well impressed both graphically and gameplay. A lot of big and little improvements over D1 which makes it an enjoyable game to play. Its still Destiny afterall so don't go into it thinking it will be a hell of a lot diffirent from the first. I've given it a 10 (its probably an 8) to counteract the idiots that give it a 0 based on theirPlayed D2 last night for maybe 5 hrs and overall well impressed both graphically and gameplay. A lot of big and little improvements over D1 which makes it an enjoyable game to play. Its still Destiny afterall so don't go into it thinking it will be a hell of a lot diffirent from the first. I've given it a 10 (its probably an 8) to counteract the idiots that give it a 0 based on their attitude of Bungie and DLC and microtransactions; without even playing the game! Giving a game 0 does nothing to assist others in determining how good a game may be. If you feel that strong about it, write to Bungie but don't bore us with your rant on here!… Expand
  51. samedm9
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Very familiar gun play, character movements and overall feel, which is nothing worth arguing about in my opinion. If you loved the first game then you'll love Destiny 2.
  52. cjordan6
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    D2 does a great job updating the graphics and making the game more accessible to old and new players. I love the fast travel and presentation of the campaign. Graphics are a nice upgrade and new planets look fantastic! Servers worked well, I played for 10 hours straight with no problems with friends!! Very solid game with so much to do and enough new changes to make it feel fresh.
  53. XiaNotes
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Awesome experience in a enourmous game.
    Fantastic soundtrack and storyline.
    Hope it gets better and better with new additions.
    PVP esports should be a thing until end of the year.
    Waiting for PC release
  54. batson456
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    This game is an improvement over Destiny 1 in every way. The attention to small details is what really makes the game stand out. It may not be the greatest game of all time, but for what it attempts to be, it does incredibly well. The shooting is responsive and satisfying, the graphics are great, the sound is top notch, and above all else, it is fun. I'm not sure what all the people givingThis game is an improvement over Destiny 1 in every way. The attention to small details is what really makes the game stand out. It may not be the greatest game of all time, but for what it attempts to be, it does incredibly well. The shooting is responsive and satisfying, the graphics are great, the sound is top notch, and above all else, it is fun. I'm not sure what all the people giving this a 0 were expecting, but if you liked Destiny, this one is a no brainer. If you hated Destiny, this game is not going to change your mind about the franchise, but I'm not sure why you would expect it to. It is called Destiny 2 for a reason. It is just a better, more polished version of Destiny. I am looking forward to the raid launching next week, but in the meantime, I am having an absolute blast.… Expand
  55. teeco
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    he jufgado destiny 1, siempr eme gusto la comunidad, ser entrañables y enfrentarnos a retos, hoy por hoy todo es mucho mejor, el reto y el cariño, gracias por meterme la mano al bolsillo bungie, pero que carajos disfruto tu juego
  56. tomhughesnice
    Sep 13, 2017
    8
    I see Destiny 2 as a worthy evolution of Destiny 1. I generally always play PvE so thats what my review focus's on.

    Pros • New Director available in all activities. • Gun classes change. Far more diverse weapon combos now. • Beautiful graphics. • Refined gunplay. • Less Grindy. I am not doing the same thing, so many different activities to level up(I'm at 250). Almost too many.    I see Destiny 2 as a worthy evolution of Destiny 1. I generally always play PvE so thats what my review focus's on.

    Pros
    • New Director available in all activities.
    • Gun classes change. Far more diverse weapon combos now.
    • Beautiful graphics.
    • Refined gunplay.
    • Less Grindy. I am not doing the same thing, so many different activities to level up(I'm at 250). Almost too many.

    Cons
    • Campaign. While improved and beautiful, still abit meh.
    • Currency. Maybe just me, but have not really spent any glimmer(except for treasure maps off Clayde). Most of the Vendor weapons become redundant very quickly as I can tell. I should feel the need to spend glimmer, not just horde it like I am. D1 had a Glimmer cap, that encouraged me to spend it.
    • Strikes not in Campaign. I still have only seen 4 of the potential 6 strikes due to it being random.

    8/10 for me. Most of my Cons are fairly minor. If the Raid is great it might be a 9/10    … Expand
  57. DayZ_Tabloids
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    I lost my light and then found it again. With some other people while punching tanks and chilling with a British sounding sniper who's probably more badass than I am. Guess I have to keep grinding to prove to him I'm cool enough for a beard too.
  58. MightySpaceTree
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. For someone who never played the first Destiny, I am not disappointed because it didn't meet my expectations because I had none! Not a perfect game, but by far the best and most addicting one I've played all year. It's a shame people rate this anything below a 5 for what is truly a well developed and quality game. Full recommendation from me.
  59. Griddamus
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    After a few days with the game, and experiencing all the content currently available (Trials of the Nine, and the Raid are the main things missing), I can form a mostly complete opinion of the heart of the game.

    After playing Destiny 1 on and off throughout its lifespan I was optimistic for D2 and am pleased to see while the core gameplay is nigh identical, the fat has been trimmed and    After a few days with the game, and experiencing all the content currently available (Trials of the Nine, and the Raid are the main things missing), I can form a mostly complete opinion of the heart of the game.

    After playing Destiny 1 on and off throughout its lifespan I was optimistic for D2 and am pleased to see while the core gameplay is nigh identical, the fat has been trimmed and systems refined into a far better core experience than the original did,. It even has a decent campaign that is 95% playable co-operatively in a three man squad. If you liked the original, you're going to love this. Mostly.

    There are a couple of choices made during development which while minor do stop me from giving it a perfect rating. Primary of these being the choice to simplify the subclasses. I assume this was done to more easily balance them in PVP, but making the builds from 10 or so different 3 node choices made for a great amount of build diversity. Now these have been trimmed down to a choice between two options per subclass, I don't feel as unique as I did in the original.

    The second is the public event system. At first its great, but the same event spawns in the sam eplace every time. It would've made for a much more living breathing world if each event space had a different event spawn on it each time one started.

    The last thing I will mention are the shaders. I can't say if the choice to make them single use and sell them in microtransations is a problem, because after two days I haven't played enough to see if it actually IS a problem yet. I'd rather there weren't microtransactions in any game, but like people farting on aircraft, it's a fact of life we are going to have to learn to live with. Every other change to shaders though is 100% positive. Being able to colour each individual item, (equipment, ghosts, ships etc can all be shaded) is a really nice touch and enables me some individuality back from what I lost with the subclasses.

    All in all, it's a great game with a bright future.    … Expand
  60. cylentstorm
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Welcome to Destiny 2.0, the post-prequel. While D2 offers nothing new in terms of gameplay, this is much closer to what its predecessor should have been. While no molds have been broken in the making of this game, Bungie's newest baby is prettier, bigger, and more compelling this time around. Most fans will love the majority of the changes, and squeakers should have an easier time whileWelcome to Destiny 2.0, the post-prequel. While D2 offers nothing new in terms of gameplay, this is much closer to what its predecessor should have been. While no molds have been broken in the making of this game, Bungie's newest baby is prettier, bigger, and more compelling this time around. Most fans will love the majority of the changes, and squeakers should have an easier time while learning the ropes.

    Simply put: Destiny: Combat (Slightly) Evolved is one of the few, the loud, and the grindy, but still manages to be a total blast--in most respects.    … Expand
  61. DMFIST
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    I played the original Destiny for maybe 50 hours or so , and got frustrated with the game for various reasons. D2 pretty much fixed everything that bothered me about the first game, and now I don't want to put it down. They made this game so much more user friendly in terms of fast travel system , knowing on the map where public events are on the fly etc.. there is no guess work , andI played the original Destiny for maybe 50 hours or so , and got frustrated with the game for various reasons. D2 pretty much fixed everything that bothered me about the first game, and now I don't want to put it down. They made this game so much more user friendly in terms of fast travel system , knowing on the map where public events are on the fly etc.. there is no guess work , and frustration involved. The story is really cool too , I think they spent a decent amount of time fleshing out the storyline. There is so much to do in the game , and I really like the map feature to point out all the different places to go , to do different things.… Expand
  62. Smeetu
    Sep 9, 2017
    8
    Destiny 2's story was way better than the vanilla story of the first Destiny. Overall it was pretty fun game. Nothing spectacular, it was good. Crucible is fun, strikes are fun to play, great new gear , new subclasses were pretty awesome. If you liked Destiny i I'm sure you'll like this one too.
  63. jegcel
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    Excellent game full of activities, side quests and multiplayer. There is always something to do in Bungie's newest, and it will get better as weeks pass by. I recommend it to everyone who likes MMOs (like guild wars 2) and sci-fi shooters (Borderlands series). I wish the public events happened more frequently, but if what you're looking for is looting and upgrading a character, Destiny 2'sExcellent game full of activities, side quests and multiplayer. There is always something to do in Bungie's newest, and it will get better as weeks pass by. I recommend it to everyone who likes MMOs (like guild wars 2) and sci-fi shooters (Borderlands series). I wish the public events happened more frequently, but if what you're looking for is looting and upgrading a character, Destiny 2's got you covered.… Expand
  64. EEF
    Oct 9, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny 2 Game Review
    Introduction
    Destiny 2 is a fantastic and compelling game. However, it does lack somewhat in content and originality, yet it is still a massive improvement from the state of the base game of its prequel - Destiny 1 - at Launch. Destiny 2 includes thrilling cinematics during the campaign which make the sequel look like it was made on Unity by a fourteen year old. As much as it adds to and changes the franchise - such as the new game modes in crucible and the acclaimed “Adventures”, which make patrols a whole lot more enjoyable – It does feel a lot like Destiny 1, which is not a bad thing as they have used the same amazing mechanical formula to keep me coming back and Bungie have done a great job at keeping and improving so many aspects of the game, for example the grind for loot is still incredibly addictive and is more so with the new loot to be discovered and claimed. However, it is not without its faults, due to a lack of content, for example, I only ever seem to be able to play two or three strikes, making for a very repetitive grind for gear.
    Prequel
    There is no doubt that this sequel is far more enjoyable than Destiny 1 was at launch, and that is because Bungie has learnt from their mistakes. Mistakes like having an incredibly lacklustre campaign, and making the characters that we (eventually) grew to love, bland and almost pointless (I’m looking at you Mysterious Exo Stranger).Destiny 1 only grew properly during the third expansion The Taken King, and lots of new content and changing up the gameplay, bringing in many new players. Destiny 2 seems to be following in these footsteps so far, including breath-taking cinematic cut scenes, with a dash of their famous humour (mostly from fan-favourite character Cayde-6), topped off with beautiful set pieces and incredibly addictive and enjoyable gameplay. I personally believe that really one of the only negative parts that Destiny 2 has borrowed from its predecessor is an overall lack in content. Don’t get me wrong, Destiny 2 has a lot more to offer, however it still feels underwhelming when the campaign is completed in around 8 hours, and then you are dropped in to repeating the same strikes or go on the same crucible maps again and again. I just want it to be spiced up a little bit more.
    Gameplay
    Well… it’s basically Destiny 1, with a whole lot more explosions, enemies, death, fun, and more explosions. It is by far the most enjoyable game I have played in a while simply for the gameplay alone. Its simplistic use of controls mixed with the fluidity of gunplay adds up to a near perfect experience, I just wish it had more variation. I am yet to attempt the raid so bare that in mind as so far a majority of what I have done is the campaign, followed by the adventures, then grinded out crucible and strikes. It gets slightly dull after a while… Yet I’m always drawn back, back to the rewarding feel you get when you finally obtain the exotic piece of gear you’ve been searching so hard for, or when you finally have a power level high enough to attempt the nightfall and begin to grind all over again.
    Competitors
    I don’t have much to say about Destiny’s competitors as it is such a unique game that really can’t and shouldn’t be compared to another. However, if I am to compare it to other shooter giants such as Call of Duty, then I’d say that Destiny 2 is a whole lot more enjoyable, for me that is. I grew tired of COD’s mechanics that never really change, whereas Destiny and Destiny 2 are the type of games that keep me playing all night, and once I do finally get some sleep, it is with me in my dreams. I can’t escape it and I love it. I wouldn’t really call it a competitor, but it is clear that Destiny and Destiny 2 can be compared to the Halo series for the right reasons. However, this is only the case because they were both amazingly designed by Bungie, and should only be compared in how well they are doing in creating truly great games.
    Multiplayer aspects
    I’ve always loved this aspect of Destiny, because it has brought me so many enjoyable moments and new friendships. Destiny 2 does not lack in this factor, it even improves on it with guided games (matchmaking essentially) into previously only organised fireteam game modes. I believe this will bring the community a lot closer together, and will allow for almost everyone to play the end game content, which Destiny is basically made for. In addition to this, Crucible is still a massive part of Destiny 2, and is such an amazing way to play competitive PVP.
    Final Verdict
    In conclusion, Destiny 2 is an amazing game, however it lacks in content at the moment, which actually makes me look forward to the future content Bungie releases. It includes the same incredibly addictive formula of gameplay, with a few new twists in additions, I just wish it was a bit easier to reach end game without having to grind the same few activities.    … Expand
  65. Rzerosix
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Destiny 2 is the way to go. It is a great shooter with MMORPG characteristics. The planets are bigger than D1 and the graphics make you feel like you're really outside the earth. Also, the campaign was good and try to explain many details in order to create a nice story. If you like sci-fi games or play Destiny 1, you'll enjoy the game a lot!.
  66. FrostyLionEh
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Don't let the low scores dissuade you, this game is an improvement of the previous systems in most every sense. The game has plenty of content and should be seen as a first-person shooter MMO (ie. will be iterative over time, similar in nature to WoW). The story-telling is fantastic and an incredible improvement to Destiny 1's disconnected and mostly confusing plotline. Outside of mainDon't let the low scores dissuade you, this game is an improvement of the previous systems in most every sense. The game has plenty of content and should be seen as a first-person shooter MMO (ie. will be iterative over time, similar in nature to WoW). The story-telling is fantastic and an incredible improvement to Destiny 1's disconnected and mostly confusing plotline. Outside of main story missions, there are a plethora of activities for players to do: public events, lost sectors, strikes, patrol missions, PVP, Adventures, and of course the upcoming release of the raid. After +1000 hours of Destiny 1, D2 feels fresh, active, and most importantly fun! Joining a fireteam with friends and going on missions and strikes is incredibly satisfying and a hundred times better than D1 where you would have to leave the planet to go to orbit before selecting the next event. In D2, my friends and I have been able to jump into a mission in the EDZ, break down at The Farm, and get right into the strike playlist with no issue and the ease of slicing butter with a hot knife.
    I fully plan on playing the hell out of this game, and once you start playing it's very hard to put down. One second you are running through an 'Adventure', the next a public event starts and you start doing that, and a wandering world boss comes up and joins the fray. It is a step forward for the franchise and I cannot wait to get my hands on the new raid in a week!

    Eyes up Guardians!    … Expand
  67. TDR0018
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Overall improvement on D1. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews. If you liked D1 you'll like D2... the shaders are **** though, hopefully that will be fixed.
  68. jbg5174
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    I am a original Destiny fan. I loved the original game and had many fun times playing it. Two weeks ago I heard Destiny 2 was coming out. I immediately went out, bought a PS4, and pre-ordered the game. I must admit that Destiny 2 is even more fun than the original. The crucible, strikes, story missions, and real time events are very fun. I imagine the coming raids will not disappointI am a original Destiny fan. I loved the original game and had many fun times playing it. Two weeks ago I heard Destiny 2 was coming out. I immediately went out, bought a PS4, and pre-ordered the game. I must admit that Destiny 2 is even more fun than the original. The crucible, strikes, story missions, and real time events are very fun. I imagine the coming raids will not disappoint either. I am surprised by the amount of distaste this game receives as I find it very polished, creative, and improved. Goes to show you can't please everyone but my advice would be don't be so serious, buy the game, and have a good time with friends. The game can get downright intense at times and there are few games that create that level of excitement and feel good accomplishment which is why we play.… Expand
  69. LuisGoncalves
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    You can see so many party crashers here, just coming in to score "0" and lower the rating on an amazing game. Well done Bungie, keep up the good work!
  70. BathSaltZombii
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Pay no attention to the trolls with the zero scores. All the people that would give it a high score are too busy actually playing the game. If you liked Destiny 1 than you need to get this one. Destiny 2 improves in every single area from the first game. Best new multiplayer this year by far. Its too bad metacritic reflects bad scores because all the trolls had to rush and give the game a zero.
  71. Gotham911
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Ok, everything I was expecting. The core mechanics from the 1 are there. Thankfully it's one of the best interface ive seen in a game. The graphics are phenomenal. On my ps4 Pro I never seen a game popping that much out of the screen. The color and the lights are getting me out of this world. Don't worry to hit level 20 because that's when the game start in my opinion. A masterpiece from bungie.
  72. dkmb100
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Headline - if you liked destiny 1 your will like destiny 2 (if you didn't like destiny 1 you most likely wont destiny 2).

    Everything is better in D2 compared to D1. Graphics, Gameplay, Story, Activities etc. The only negative thing i can say is the rise of micro transactions for shaders and weapon mods. Those who are saying it is D1.5, I am not sure what you are expecting. Of course    Headline - if you liked destiny 1 your will like destiny 2 (if you didn't like destiny 1 you most likely wont destiny 2).

    Everything is better in D2 compared to D1. Graphics, Gameplay, Story, Activities etc. The only negative thing i can say is the rise of micro transactions for shaders and weapon mods.

    Those who are saying it is D1.5, I am not sure what you are expecting. Of course it is gong to be similar it is a sequel.

    In essence if you bought D1 and didn't like it don't buy D2, if you did buy D1 and liked it buy D2. If you didn't buy D1 but you like games such as borderlands , you might want to give it a go. If all you play is cod and FIFA this might be one to pass on.    … Expand
  73. siavashjz
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    i played it about 5 ours , i love this game but not as much as overwatch , but destiny 2 has stunning graphic and good gameplay and medium story , i really loved destiny 1 for online matches and it was really good at it , but after over came , destiny 2 online doesnt surprised me i think this game should work in online games very much to balance every thing for best fps online game , buti played it about 5 ours , i love this game but not as much as overwatch , but destiny 2 has stunning graphic and good gameplay and medium story , i really loved destiny 1 for online matches and it was really good at it , but after over came , destiny 2 online doesnt surprised me i think this game should work in online games very much to balance every thing for best fps online game , but destiny 2 entirely better game than destiny 1 and its worth it , realli good gunplay and even better graphic, and when you play this game you really enjoy beacaus of good music !… Expand
  74. RoccosRant
    Sep 13, 2017
    8
    Improvements made across the board from Destiny 1. There is still room for improvement in PVP as far as matching goes but it's early on and I believe Bungie will address some of the main complaints in due time, or at least I hope they do.
  75. Twostonedbirds
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    Excellent Game!!! going to give honest pros and cons, but first just want to say that people talk poop about this game alot, and they did before the beta, and they did for destiny one, and they will continue to do so. Its really silly, and 99% of them dont have any real reason for not liking it. Anywhoozey, Destiny 2 is a huge improvement on destiny 1.

    Lets start with the pros!    Excellent Game!!! going to give honest pros and cons, but first just want to say that people talk poop about this game alot, and they did before the beta, and they did for destiny one, and they will continue to do so. Its really silly, and 99% of them dont have any real reason for not liking it. Anywhoozey, Destiny 2 is a huge improvement on destiny 1.

    Lets start with the pros!

    -Mechanics! The game feels great! top tier fps, from the creators of halo, so expect that quality.
    -Loot! This game is all about finding the best weapons and armor. in destiny 1 the rate that loot dropped was way slower. Destiny 2 ups the ante a bit by making loot drops more significant! Also most of the legendary armor looks a lot like the armor that was harder to obtain in D1. Everything you do in the game gives you loot and everything is fun! you will constantly get sidetracked chasing side missions and tasks.

    -Story! Not something that bothered me in D1, but most people hated the lack of story in destiny 1, and they were right about it being nearly non-existent. Destiny 2 has a great story, with great sequences, set pieces, and characters, all connected through great CG cutscenes. The story is roughly 6-8 hours if you do nothing but the story, and missions are also alot meatier!
    -PVE/PVP! this game is a multiplayer game! But you can pretty much play the whole game without talking to another person. Play the way you want to play and you will earn rewards. Everything in the game can be played with friends. I play almost all pve and have spent hours without touching the PVP portion of the game. either way there is enough game to justify the price tag.

    Onto the cons section of the rant!

    Glitches/Fixes- Especially early in the life cycle there are minor glitches and hiccups. i have had enemies lag/warp across a room a few times. Also this game will have weapons and abilities that are way overpowered. fortunately bungie has hotfixes and patches that fix these things but as content roles out new op weapons and abilities will come out too. so if your super power titan is destroying people, expect that to be fixed.

    Microtransactions - There are microtransactions in this game. people are really upset about this one, but its no different than every other game with microtransactions. theyre all cosmetic! shaders, ships, emotes, auras. you do not have to buy them and they are not shoved in your face. you will also earn loot boxes to recieve these items as well. vote with your wallet on this one, but its no big deal. i spend 5 bucks on it every once in a while, but its worth it to me because i will dump hundreds of hours into the game.

    Rehashed D1 content - This is the only thing that i actually didnt like. There are specifically some items and abilities that were in destiny 1 that have returned in destiny 2. A few of them were altered enough to feel super new and fresh, but there are some things that just feel reused. if you didnt play destiny one much this wont really matter, but specifically with the hunter, the abilities all feel like destiny one, and theres only 1 new exotic helmet. Game still feels awesome, just disappointing when you want to see everything updated and new.

    There are a couple other things to mention that arent pros or cons just facts that you could take either way so here they are.

    -DLC! This game will have hundreds of dollars of DLC releasing over the next few years. If you love the game then its 110% worth it. but if you dont like the main game then dont buy it! More importantly, i see alot of people in comment sections talking about buying the game of the year edition with all the dlc when that eventually releases. My warning is that the goal of this game is to get to the end content where the best content is. This means that Everything but the most recent DLC is basically obsolete. So trust me when i say, you are not getting a killer deal when you buy the game of the year edition. your just buying the most recent expansion, the exception being the story. Since no DLC is out for D2 i cant verify that this is true for D2, but it was for D1, so hopefully they upgrade the old content as dlc is released with destiny 2, and if youre not sure then thats what i would look for.

    Final Thought: This game is great! Dont overthink it! If you enjoy a solid triple a shooter, with the ability to play with friends this is your game! bungie will continue to release new content, some free but mostly paid. Vote with your wallet and spend what you think its worth.    … Expand
  76. vostoceq
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    Im having fun, had zero issues with the game.
    Graphics are good, music is phenomenal. There is some story so thats fine. I havent played first destiny so everything is new and Im having good time.

    Will buy on PC also.

    Those who cries about microtransactions are dumb...
  77. swatdojo
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Incredibly well done -- You can tell that this is the game Bungie originally wanted to make.

    The campaign is short but extremely polished and clearly directed at helping set the stage for the rest of the content and also help teach first time guardians the ropes of the game. Environments draw you into a sense of wonder at the scale of buildings, ships, and vistas stretching into the    Incredibly well done -- You can tell that this is the game Bungie originally wanted to make.

    The campaign is short but extremely polished and clearly directed at helping set the stage for the rest of the content and also help teach first time guardians the ropes of the game.

    Environments draw you into a sense of wonder at the scale of buildings, ships, and vistas stretching into the distance. I often found myself forgetting the task at hand as I wandered into a new area, mesmerized by the landscape.

    The end-game content is what has sold me on Destiny deserving high marks. Adventures, post campaign quests, even patrols and public events, continue to build out the story and immerse you in a world full of creativity and intrigue. Each piece of content uses familiar mechanics with just enough subtle variations on the gameplay approach to make things feel fresh and exciting. Nothing was particularly difficult, but I did find myself dying here and there in various encounters, forcing me to adjust my approach and adapt to the AI's playstyle.

    Complaints swirl around "microtrasactions" but I did not find them to be anything close to a "pay to win" scenario. The things you can buy are almost exclusively cosmetic and, through leveling up or getting bright engram drops, can be acquired freely by playing the game, making the microtransactions a nonissue. Additionally, if you do happen to get armor pieces from the engrams, they drop at minimal light with no mods, so you'll still need to get light level appropriate fodder and strong modifications to apply to it; to me, this was a more than fair way to include an income stream for the game without breaking the balance of the core design of the leveling system.

    As for the almost universal concern about shaders, I was similarly put off by the new consumable nature rather than the tried and true hot swap system of D1. But after experiencing the new system over the past few days, I found something I didn't expect: I started to take pride in collecting stashes shaders that I liked and cared about. In Destiny 1, shaders were a dime a dozen and I really only ended up caring about 1 or 2 of them, then forgot about it for the rest of the few hundred hours I put into the game. With D2, finding where a particular shader would drop gave me an instant jolt of excitement as I knew where I'd invest my time to build up a good stockpile of a shader I'd want to apply to my gear. It promotes continued participation in content rather than the 1-and-done style of the old system. I am a converted fan and I recommend guardians give it a chance.

    With Destiny 2, Bungie has proven their dedication to making incredible game experiences.    … Expand
  78. CHEESEGUY
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Huge improvement over the first installment. The raid and competitive PVP mode are not even out yet, so I am not sure why I am seeing 0 out of 10 reviews. I feel like that is very unfair to rate a game so poorly without even playing all the content offered. Overall I was impressed, gun play is very smooth, matchmaking problems are solved, public events are shown on the map, every activityHuge improvement over the first installment. The raid and competitive PVP mode are not even out yet, so I am not sure why I am seeing 0 out of 10 reviews. I feel like that is very unfair to rate a game so poorly without even playing all the content offered. Overall I was impressed, gun play is very smooth, matchmaking problems are solved, public events are shown on the map, every activity has some kind of reward too. No more waiting around for the weekly reset, you can do as much as you would like. I have played all the CoD and Battlefield installments and Destiny 2 blows them out of the water… Expand
  79. NorwayOwnsU
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Improvement on every level. If you were disappointed by D1, but like the core game play mechanics and idea of the game, I'd wager you'll love D2. Much more fleshed out product. Years of fine tuning the product are evident. A must own for any console owner who loves FPS.
  80. sknight1213
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    This has been an absolute blast. As someone who originally hated destiny 1 im very pleasantly surprised on how much better this game is, i cannot wait to continue playing
  81. ZD2512
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    So far I have played about 4 hours. This game is simply amazing, graphics, story and new content makes it destiny 1 which has gone through evolution. I love this game and I am super excited to view more content in the future.
  82. Pingpongwoo4u
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Dont buy into the negative comments. 5 hours in and its the most fun I've had gaming in a long time Pretty suprised to see any reviews in the red....forced myself to log out just to get some sleep before work
  83. Kingleil
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    This game is a solid 10/10 for many reasons. The first is the sheer amount of content you are getting. The game is at least 30 to 60 hours of gameplay across one character. If not more. What is more is that you can roll up to three toons, so that's like 120+ hours of gameplay easily. There are raids, pvp, and other features that are there to do weekly so you'll keep coming back like a lotThis game is a solid 10/10 for many reasons. The first is the sheer amount of content you are getting. The game is at least 30 to 60 hours of gameplay across one character. If not more. What is more is that you can roll up to three toons, so that's like 120+ hours of gameplay easily. There are raids, pvp, and other features that are there to do weekly so you'll keep coming back like a lot of MMOs. Overall, the story is great, front to back , and very interesting. The game itself has all of its lore baked into the game now unlike D1. This is a shooter, so keep this is in mind, not an MMO. Some people want RPG, this isn't totally an RPG. This is a SHARED WORLD SHOOTER WITH MMO ELEMENTS. If you are looking for an MMORPG, please, look to WoW or something else. The controls are great, and the game looks very impressive at 4K with 30FPS. I know "PC Master Race" and the "Church of unlimited frames" people will balk, but overall, for a console game this is literally eye-popping visuals and looks. Most PC players won't even crack 4K with 30FPS unless they have spent $3,000 on their PC. The PS4 Pro is $399 and a 4K TV is $600, or so. I'm thoroughly satisfied, and about to start up my Titan, and I'm a hunter main. I intend on a Warlock play through at some point, but overall I'm impressed with this title. It will be the only game I play for months, and for $60 you cannot beat that. I bought the digital deluxe edition and pre-ordered, and watch it closely since it was announced. I was skeptical, but no, this is the game a good FPS player is looking for. This is the game where you sit back with your friends, pop open a beer, and just have a great night of chat and gunplay.… Expand
  84. mayu_euphan
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    puede que sea muy parecido al primero , puede que tenga los mismo problemas de DLC , pero para un fan como yo me encanto , tuvo una campaña muy buena , asaltos mas elaborados y un PVP un poco mas divertido , si te encanto el primero te recomiendo el D2 , pueden que los DLC valgan muy caros pero terminan siendo demasiados buenos y espero que los de este juego estén a la altura de los DLC de D1
  85. Medialover
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Haters gonna hate. This is an incredible FPS title. Groundbreaking in how they have executed such a big world with attention and care. Everything missing from Destiny 1 is in here. Beautiful title. If you like FPS get this game!
  86. scalan15
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    What is with these losers giving this game bad scores? The first Destiny was great, needed work with the story, but they fixed that with some amazing DLC. Bungie has improved this game in EVERY AREA. they obviously listened to the fans and gave us a great story this time. So now people are being cry babies over microtransactions that you don't need to buy
  87. FEARTEACHER
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I SEE THE "DO PEOPLE STILL PLAY THIS GAME" BRIGADE ARE OUT IN FORCE
    and in another couple of years they'll still be beating their little fat feckless pillock fingers on their keyboards "do people still play this game" "do people still play this game" while the d2 user base is still going strong! I loved d1 I have over a thousand hours gameplay and from what I have seen so far this is a vast improvement so let the ill informed bile wash over you! rise above the petty agendas of call of duty fanboys and dummy spitting animal food trough wipers still breaking their arms wanking themselves off about how much of a masterpiece the ocarina of time was    … Expand
  88. ArtisticAdam1
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    People going into the reviews, please don't read the ones that say 0 because it's honestly Bull **** and they haven't played it, I finished the campaign in about 11 hours with side stuff included because there is honestly a **** tonne of stuff to do alright? The game is really good and created good emotions especially at the start as you are deprived of the light. I just finished it todayPeople going into the reviews, please don't read the ones that say 0 because it's honestly Bull **** and they haven't played it, I finished the campaign in about 11 hours with side stuff included because there is honestly a **** tonne of stuff to do alright? The game is really good and created good emotions especially at the start as you are deprived of the light. I just finished it today and it was marvelous, I loved all of it start to finish, a very big step up from bungie, this game deserves at least a 8.8 - 9.0 average score, trust me people just hate on the game even if they haven't played it, I would highly recommend this game whether you're an old player or new, truly splendid.… Expand
  89. zerucool
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, especially the content. Graphics is amazing! Sound and everything is fine. the music choice is simply fantastic. It's certainly an improvement over the first game.
  90. Craniac84
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    I rate based on how fun a game is. I am enjoying this game and you probably will too if you liked the first one. Not sure why anyone would rate something a 0.
  91. Teela
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    I'm so hooked! Yes this might be a grindfest, but playing PVE is the main reason i play this.
    I enjoy it and my friends are enjoying too. One consider is that this may be too short. I've played few nights and i'm already at level 13 / max 20.
    I would give this a 7 but if so many gives this game 0 points i'm forced to give 10.
  92. Solkahn
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    The gunplay is solid, the art design is fantastic. The story is much better than it was in Destiny 1, but that bar wasn't very high.

    Roaming about with my friends and shooting aliens in Strikes (self-contained short-stories with unique environments) and public events (short missions that spawn in the open environments) is fun on par with Diablo 3's "grind for loot so you can grind    The gunplay is solid, the art design is fantastic. The story is much better than it was in Destiny 1, but that bar wasn't very high.

    Roaming about with my friends and shooting aliens in Strikes (self-contained short-stories with unique environments) and public events (short missions that spawn in the open environments) is fun on par with Diablo 3's "grind for loot so you can grind faster".

    The campaign is short and straightforward; this isn't a choose-your-own-adventure RPG. I was told whats happening and what I was supposed to do, and I went and did it. It feels more like a prologue, and the snippets of lore I learn while playing strikes and exploring the world provides more insight.

    I keep seeing pay-to-win thrown around here. I'll lay it out, and you can make up your own mind. You can buy a Bright Engram (basically loot crates) with real money and there's a chance you can get some gear mods which do impact gameplay. Those SAME mods can be bought with glimmer (the in-game currency) from a merchant. In both cases, what you get is random (and in fact, the loot crate has a chance of not containing a mod at all). You also get a Bright Engram every time you level up and it has the same items potentially available as the ones you buy. You can 'dismantle' items from Bright Engrams, bought or earned, and receive a special currency that can be used to directly buy featured items (cosmetic or otherwise) each week.

    I enjoyed Destiny 1. Loved the art design, loved the gameplay and D2 is more of the same. There's a lot of people out there and everyone of them seems to have a different definition of what Destiny was supposed to be. For me, it's always supposed to have been fun, and it's that.    … Expand
  93. gums007
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    From what I've played so far, it's nothing short of amazing. This review could lower the more i play though depending how the rest of the experience goes. But i figured i would pop a 10 on he board right a way to combat all the angry trolls with daddy issues
  94. mrbaconsweat
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Based on the campaign, open world and pvp gameplay alone, this would be a front-runner for GOTY. Incredible graphics, best gun feel on console (Bungie signature), the improvements since the Beta are noticeable. Looking forward to the endgame and upcoming content releases.
  95. LinuxGuy
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    People who are complaining it's like an mmo, but doesn't have mmo features LOL. They complain this when the raid isn't even out yet. They complain this 3 days into the game's life. Do you think these people really know what an "MMO" is? Must be sad angry reviews still bitter from Destiny 1 vanilla's very poor initial launch.

    LOL a lot of the accounts that give the game 0... A lot of    People who are complaining it's like an mmo, but doesn't have mmo features LOL. They complain this when the raid isn't even out yet. They complain this 3 days into the game's life. Do you think these people really know what an "MMO" is? Must be sad angry reviews still bitter from Destiny 1 vanilla's very poor initial launch.

    LOL a lot of the accounts that give the game 0... A lot of their history is ONLY Destiny 2 and giving it 0s on both platform ROFL. Some have a history of giving 0s to every good game that came out of PS4 - Witcher, Bloodborne, etc. I love all these bots/bitter fools.    … Expand
  96. Judge-Thanatos
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    When it comes to meeting expectations on a such a big player-base, you are going to lose some. Destiny 2 is continuing where Destiny 1 reached at. In my opinion, it is not an improvement as such to the original game. I do give a 10 however because I enjoyed for 3 years the first one and I will enjoy this one until Destiny 3. As for the negative scores, well, all people are entitled to anWhen it comes to meeting expectations on a such a big player-base, you are going to lose some. Destiny 2 is continuing where Destiny 1 reached at. In my opinion, it is not an improvement as such to the original game. I do give a 10 however because I enjoyed for 3 years the first one and I will enjoy this one until Destiny 3. As for the negative scores, well, all people are entitled to an opinion and like in life, there are many people out there that nothing can satisfy them.… Expand
  97. gannoncannon
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    First I want to say this is NOT a 10/10 perfect game, however it is certainly not a ZERO. (Actual review is 2nd paragraph) I only made this score a ten due to the sheer amount of pretentious people in this reviews slapping on a zero to a game they just don't like to see its score go down. (I realize the irony, but I'm just trying to "fight" it) I applaud the mediocre scored reviews as theyFirst I want to say this is NOT a 10/10 perfect game, however it is certainly not a ZERO. (Actual review is 2nd paragraph) I only made this score a ten due to the sheer amount of pretentious people in this reviews slapping on a zero to a game they just don't like to see its score go down. (I realize the irony, but I'm just trying to "fight" it) I applaud the mediocre scored reviews as they had excellent points and I can definitely see where they are going. Piece of advice to those slapping on zeros, nobody is going to realistically take your review seriously.

    This game is solid. Real score from me is a 7.8/10. First off, I hated the original. It made me angry beyond all belief. However this sequel has a coherent story, great coop play, and is over all a pretty full package as compared to it's predecessor. The beginning of this game really gives you a reason to fight and personally made me very interested in Gaul and his motivations. I hear raids and other game elements are on the way so no body panic. The campaign will definitely keep me busy playing it over again a couple times especially with friends! There isn't much else to say except it's a fun and large improvement over the first.

    Overall if anything coming out of my gob has peaked your interest in the slightest, I would recommend you at the very least give the game a shot, maybe during a sale or trial. Thanks for tolerating my incoherent ramblings.    … Expand
  98. R1ck8r00ke
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    A wonderful evolution in Bungie's shared-world FPS MMO universe!

    This sequel is bigger, brighter and bolder in every way and evolves the original in all directions. Deeper storylines with new longer side quests and adventures are polished off with beautiful cinematics and a rousing soundtrack to hit new heights of Sci-Fi space opera. The game mechanics have been developed a lot    A wonderful evolution in Bungie's shared-world FPS MMO universe!

    This sequel is bigger, brighter and bolder in every way and evolves the original in all directions. Deeper storylines with new longer side quests and adventures are polished off with beautiful cinematics and a rousing soundtrack to hit new heights of Sci-Fi space opera.

    The game mechanics have been developed a lot further and enhanced with a superb user interface and visual design that is a joy to play within. The 3 years of development for the original has informed this new game engine and it is absolutely joyous to explore and lose yourself in this incredible world.

    The myriad collection of gameplay styles to tackle is amazing - from planetary patrol missions, to pure environmental exploration, team based strikes & raids, secret weapon quests and lore based adventures to all out multiplayer warfare there's something for whatever mood you're in and you are always earning or upgrading something on your character.

    Bungie's exceptional talent for creating amazing environments simply gets better every year. This is simply the best online shooter on console and essential for every gamer to try. Definitely my Game of the Year and I can't wait to jump into the future expansions.

    Bravo Bungie you knocked it out of the stratosphere!    … Expand
  99. Lapsus
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    To what the game proposes it fulfills with great quality. Fun PvP and PvE stuffed with events and activities to be done.

    The campaign story is not exciting, but Bunguie has delivered 12 hours of campaigning to a game where that is not their focus. Great variety of weapons and lots of content to do in Endgame. I had not played Destiny 1 and I've had a great experience with the game    To what the game proposes it fulfills with great quality. Fun PvP and PvE stuffed with events and activities to be done.

    The campaign story is not exciting, but Bunguie has delivered 12 hours of campaigning to a game where that is not their focus.

    Great variety of weapons and lots of content to do in Endgame. I had not played Destiny 1 and I've had a great experience with the game (over 30 hours of gameplay).

    Very good soundtrack, detailed ambiance and fun combat.

    Controversial details like the commercialization of DLC's and the fact that Destiny 2 is similar to Destiny 1 does not take away the brightness.

    It deserves a 9 for the whole of the work.    … Expand
  100. FynnBailey
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    If you like the first one, you'll love this one. It's a ton of fun and there is a lot to do. I recommend it greatly. I would say though to make sure you have friends to play with.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 95
  3. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 23, 2018
    35
    Even if Bungie backtracks on some of these horrendous missteps, there’s evidence that the dev team is either flailing around without a clear idea of the experience they want to present, or even worse, they’re happy to offer the least amount of mediocre content possible until the player base starts pushing back. When free-to-play titles like Warframe and Let it Die seem monumentally more generous and offer vastly more entertainment value than a triple-A sixty dollar release built with a budget large enough to feed whole continents, it’s clear that something has gone horribly wrong.
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  2. FANDOM
    Dec 11, 2017
    90
    It’s this sense of streamlined player experience that really defines Destiny 2. Where the first game had you grinding for hours just to experience increasingly diminishing returns, this is a sequel that trims away its processor’s frustrations, firmly putting fun first.
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  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    90
    Destiny 2 is tough to compare to other shooters or games, but it is evidently a better title than part 1. The campaign is longer, the progression makes more sense, the structure is more satisfying and the sheen and splendor on the various planets entices even more. Destiny is comparable with its predecessor after the add-on The Taken King, and is therefore a more solid foundation for the coming months of content.
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