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  1. Jan 29, 2018
    0
    Тупая, бездушная гриндилка. Однообразная с куцым контентом и сломанным ПВП. Игра для задротов.
  2. Jan 23, 2018
    0
    First of all, thank you for the free trial. The game is boring. I think i had more fun playing EA games than this. And i will never ever buy another game from EA. It should not be on Bnet. Solitaire and Minesweeper are more entertaining than this. I give it a good zero for being a waste of time. I am not mad or bad... im just being real. Quit making games like these.
  3. Jan 23, 2018
    5
    This is the most meh of meh games I've played in a while. A ton of hours put into it to get through the dreadful narrative followed by blind religious like devotion to grinding for exotics, and then, when you realize that you can only have 2 exotics on your character at once, you trade it in to gamestop for $22, earning back all but 5 dollars of your investment, but fortunately I also gotThis is the most meh of meh games I've played in a while. A ton of hours put into it to get through the dreadful narrative followed by blind religious like devotion to grinding for exotics, and then, when you realize that you can only have 2 exotics on your character at once, you trade it in to gamestop for $22, earning back all but 5 dollars of your investment, but fortunately I also got a free month of Playstation Plus for that 5 dollars. All in all not a negative experience but not an overwhelmingly positive one either. Expand
  4. Jan 19, 2018
    1
    Dev apology simulator. They got their money and act like they want to fix the game but they won't. We will all be waiting for Destiny 3 hoping it will be better but too little too late. Worth $10 tops because within a few more months will be unplayable without expansions, expansions that won't add much.
  5. Jan 15, 2018
    6
    - graphics are great
    - gameplay is OK
    - story is weak, cheesy and short - crucible (PvP) felt very generic - end game not interesting for me I got it for free with my graphic card and I enjoyed the game a bit but I don't think it's worth more than 20$. I think mixing FPS and mmorpg together has some potential. I prefer first person to third person so I preferred that game to The
    - graphics are great
    - gameplay is OK
    - story is weak, cheesy and short
    - crucible (PvP) felt very generic
    - end game not interesting for me

    I got it for free with my graphic card and I enjoyed the game a bit
    but I don't think it's worth more than 20$.
    I think mixing FPS and mmorpg together has some potential.
    I prefer first person to third person so I preferred that game to The Division.
    But I think both games lack some elements to become successful.
    To be relevant, this game would have needed a better and longer story and a more refined PVP or some interesting/challenging end game things to do.
    For now, it's just yet another shooter.
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  6. Jan 13, 2018
    0
    Overall downgrade from Destiny 1.

    Complete slap in the face to all fans.

    Old Bungie > New Bungie.

    0 Respect for their playerbase, they only care about Eververse money now.
  7. Jan 8, 2018
    2
    Fool me twice shame on me...and Bungie did. I should have known better, but this is the same shallow, repetitive, unchallenging and unfinished dreck as the original. Very little actual content (less than the original, which is kind of staggering), no end game to speak of, and, despite promises to the contrary, a totally incoherent campaign. It's just longer this time, which is frankly justFool me twice shame on me...and Bungie did. I should have known better, but this is the same shallow, repetitive, unchallenging and unfinished dreck as the original. Very little actual content (less than the original, which is kind of staggering), no end game to speak of, and, despite promises to the contrary, a totally incoherent campaign. It's just longer this time, which is frankly just tedious. (Also, why is my character now a silent protagonist when it talked in the original, and why does it now look worse, not better, than in the first one? The whole thing feels lazy as hell.) What's worse, they are now increasingly tying everything to the real money Eververse store a la EA. It's greedy and insulting, and Bungie honestly doesn't deserve anyone's money for this mailed-in garbage.

    The gunplay is still great, I guess, but there is no real challenge. I played this for two weeks and uninstalled it, and have no desire to ever pick it up again. I didn't order the season pass version, and I am glad I didn't. I am done with this franchise. I am not (once again) going to support a game that requires three expansions and a $130 + investment to get it to what the original release state should have been. Skip this mailed-in garbage.
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  8. Jan 4, 2018
    3
    This game gets a 3 for the amazing art styles & music. Literally the only value this game offers.

    Everything else in this game is a shallow, low-effort, cash-grab. I cannot support the corporate greed that is ruining my favorite pass-time. There is literally more content in the micro-transaction shop than there is in the FULL PRICED game & OVER-PRICED DLC. This game is pathetic,
    This game gets a 3 for the amazing art styles & music. Literally the only value this game offers.

    Everything else in this game is a shallow, low-effort, cash-grab. I cannot support the corporate greed that is ruining my favorite pass-time.

    There is literally more content in the micro-transaction shop than there is in the FULL PRICED game & OVER-PRICED DLC.

    This game is pathetic, the leadership behind it is pathetic and we need to stop this type of exploitation.
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  9. Jan 3, 2018
    4
    Shooting is fine but as a new game experience it's just boring and doesn't feel like it's worth the time. Especially if you played previous part.
  10. Jan 2, 2018
    4
    I have no idea what most of the critics here are talking about. The story sucks since you don't care about any of the characters at all except Cayde6. The main villain is incredibly cliche which sucks because it's clear that Bungie invested quite a bit of effort and time into trying to make him good. One of the reasons you don't care about them is because they are never really explained atI have no idea what most of the critics here are talking about. The story sucks since you don't care about any of the characters at all except Cayde6. The main villain is incredibly cliche which sucks because it's clear that Bungie invested quite a bit of effort and time into trying to make him good. One of the reasons you don't care about them is because they are never really explained at all there's no backstory to any of them. Bungies insistence on having MMO elements in this game does not help at all in fact it actually holds them back since they have to try to balance guns toward both PvE and PvP which you can clearly notice when using many of the weapons in the game. Some are quite clearly meant more for PvE than PvP and vice versa. The PvP multiplayer is ludicrously unbalanced but slightly better than it was in Destiny 1. The random loot drops are only slightly better than they were in the first Destiny. The bosses are bland and require little to no effort to defeat since they are just bullet sponges that make you feel like your shooting a BB gun. I tried so hard to like Destiny 1 and 2 but the harder I tried the more I hated them. Such potential and such a high budget wasted. The only positives that I can mention are as follows: the soundtrack much like in Destiny 1 is great so good in fact that it often outperforms what's happening on screen. The gunplay is also great and will keep you playing for more than just 20 minutes before getting bored but of course it's a shooter so good gunplay is to be expected not necessarily praised. Expand
  11. Dec 31, 2017
    0
    Totally blank, linear and boring game. Very poor quality gameplay, with enemies taking you with numbers alone. Simply not worth your time and money.
  12. 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
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  13. Dec 29, 2017
    6
    Lets be honest is this game worth $90?... no. Is it a bad game?.. no. The game-play is fun. The grind is annoying (to me) but some like it. The main story needs more depth, more explanation of whats going on and more mini side quests. A bigger selection of guns and armor variants are needed. The three main characters do a great job at acting and sell the story. As for multiplayer the raidsLets be honest is this game worth $90?... no. Is it a bad game?.. no. The game-play is fun. The grind is annoying (to me) but some like it. The main story needs more depth, more explanation of whats going on and more mini side quests. A bigger selection of guns and armor variants are needed. The three main characters do a great job at acting and sell the story. As for multiplayer the raids are fun do to with friends. If you do not possess friends get some because its going to be boring. Expand
  14. Dec 29, 2017
    7
    The set pieces are well done for this game, feels very halo-like in mechanics and design which is a good compliment from a fan to their previous series. The lighting graphics in this game is excellent, stopped quite a few times to just look at the environments. Planets feel different and more unique this time around. I played the original Vanilla Destiny for quite a while and just theThe set pieces are well done for this game, feels very halo-like in mechanics and design which is a good compliment from a fan to their previous series. The lighting graphics in this game is excellent, stopped quite a few times to just look at the environments. Planets feel different and more unique this time around. I played the original Vanilla Destiny for quite a while and just the first expansion, this sequel is better in every way. The story isn't anything to write home about, but it did enough to keep me interested and some of the characters I thought were well done. I enjoyed my time with it and doing some of the end game stuff now with my brothers and friends are keeping me interested. A welcome surprise for a game I thought I'd pass over.
    Only problem is the end game. Once again Bungie didn't learn from their previous game. Light on end game content which is a bummer.
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  15. Dec 29, 2017
    9
    Good story, good gunplay, fun pvp and beautiful vistas. There are very few games that once you hit weekly milestones you keep going back to when you dont technically have anything to do. this is one of them for me.

    Too many focus on COSMETIC microtransactions, or negatively rate the game because its not Destiny 1.
  16. 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. Dec 28, 2017
    3
    This is what happens when you become your own biggest fan.

    Most everything that made Destiny 1 a success was left out of Destiny 2.

    Some of the features you will find in Destiny 2 are:
    No end game content.
    Pay to play loot system.
    XP throttling
    Recycled content.
    Another uninteresting/ non coherent story.

    Destiny 2 felt more like a cheap DLC than it did a new game.
  18. Dec 27, 2017
    1
    If you feel the need to punish yourself or think that a bad quality fast food burger is worth a top cuisine price tag, please buy that crap it will make you super happy. This is one uniquely kind of game, that is relatively good looking but has such a crappy aftertaste in almost any aspect (totally incoherent and blundered story, bugs, design faults, willful programmed obsolescence,If you feel the need to punish yourself or think that a bad quality fast food burger is worth a top cuisine price tag, please buy that crap it will make you super happy. This is one uniquely kind of game, that is relatively good looking but has such a crappy aftertaste in almost any aspect (totally incoherent and blundered story, bugs, design faults, willful programmed obsolescence, deceitful game mechanics etc etc etc), that you can not stop the urge rinsing your mouth with powerful disinfectant, as with every new bite and extension you want to vomit more out than you already ate. DO NOT BUY THAT CRAP.

    It would not be fair to give that game a 0, because it can be fun playing it initially, yet after a short while (yeah the so called story line is rather quickly done...) and when one has grinded long enough to get the character classes and sub-classes to max, one quickly gets the epiphany that that was it. One raid in the endgame with a prestige mode that does not really get you better stats loot, repetitive strikes and heroic strikes and nightfall activities that result in no big loot gains but having ridiculous features in it, so you only can play them more or less with pro players only because of some really bad modifier combos.

    That game with all its bugs and design failures, and with the implementation of unseen and unscrupulous monetization mechanics, that just aim to squeeze and squeeze more and more money out of you - the buyer- , and all the game gives you is that bitter aftertaste in your mouth, as if you licked a load of dirt; it is a game that will get you on the long run into that depressive state where you pull and pull the lever of the one armed bandit of game mechanics and loot boxes and hope for the win and satisfaction that never comes. Just more crap more or less openly dumped on you.

    If you are a masochist that enjoys pain, then that is the game for you. It will keep you grinding for nothing. It will give you crucible matches you constantly yell about and scream in anger, because Bungie implemented a peer to peer model so they have saved bucks on their infrastructure and server capacity and optimized their cash flow.

    Yes, the cash flow that goes from your pocket to their managers bonuses being so innovative to sell you AAA priced faulty and buggy software, that gets you to vomit and yell on a constant pace like Linda Blair in the Exorcist.
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  19. Dec 27, 2017
    0
    Is this SPAM? Why is Destiny 2 ads appearing on my PS4?! I know that lately you're doing all sorts of shady stuff. Don't tell me you're going to a PS3 SingStar and have it spam my game list? Idiots!
  20. Dec 26, 2017
    2
    Spends more time trying to screw you out of money than actually delivering a fun experience. Narrative is a derivative, passionless and emotionless mess but at least achieves more than the original Destiny base game. However, its not an improvement over the Taken King expansion. Hidden features force the player into spending more money - an incredibly shadey and off putting practice. EndSpends more time trying to screw you out of money than actually delivering a fun experience. Narrative is a derivative, passionless and emotionless mess but at least achieves more than the original Destiny base game. However, its not an improvement over the Taken King expansion. Hidden features force the player into spending more money - an incredibly shadey and off putting practice. End game comes too quick and leaves the player with nothing to do Expand
  21. Dec 25, 2017
    4
    Its a expansion from Destiny 1, the only thing new is that this time they at least try to tell a story, but its a crapy one full of holes. So you get to once againt grind to the max level with no relevant activities to the plot, once you reach lvl 20 once again you grind to get some gear you dont hate, and them you wait for a DLC so you have to grind all again with adition to the plot.
  22. Dec 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, D2 is a lot like D1, and I don't mind. It doesn't seem as mush of a grind fest as part one, but still this type of games usually are. The multiplayer is a lot of fun, and story missions are more interesting and rewarding, with level design as good or perhaps a bit better than D1. I also love the giant metal clad antagonist, very scary. Not crazy about the 3 gun system, seems rather redundant at times, but I can also see the justification for it's implementation. A very entertaining and ambitious game. Expand
  23. Dec 21, 2017
    6
    Not a bad game but not great either, feels way to much like it was a DLC to the first one then something entirely new. I must say I did enjoy it anyway mostly because of the coop, otherwise it feels hollow. The main plot is boring and way too short, it's a pay to play game if you want more (DLC), there is not a lot of diversity in the loot and once you hit lvl20 you have to grind to getNot a bad game but not great either, feels way to much like it was a DLC to the first one then something entirely new. I must say I did enjoy it anyway mostly because of the coop, otherwise it feels hollow. The main plot is boring and way too short, it's a pay to play game if you want more (DLC), there is not a lot of diversity in the loot and once you hit lvl20 you have to grind to get new stuff. I don't think I'll spend anymore money into this franchise, I refuse to buy an half finished game. Expand
  24. Dec 20, 2017
    0
    Do not buy!!! Do not support these kind dev, let them starve.
    This game is lacking in everything, but graphic.
    This game is design for loot box pure and simple.
    The devs lies like no tomorrow since beta, and continue to lie about shady loot box practice.
  25. Dec 20, 2017
    2
    Rereviewing now that I've spent some time with it - in the end, Destiny 2 is just boring. I think 1 was fun despite it's flaws, and then it kept getting different with each update, which created a fun dynamic of discovery.

    Destiny 2 just falls flat on it's face once the initial "wow, the levels are large" wears off. I ended up buying the game, and now I play it about once every month
    Rereviewing now that I've spent some time with it - in the end, Destiny 2 is just boring. I think 1 was fun despite it's flaws, and then it kept getting different with each update, which created a fun dynamic of discovery.

    Destiny 2 just falls flat on it's face once the initial "wow, the levels are large" wears off. I ended up buying the game, and now I play it about once every month only to end up wondering why I bothered.
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  26. Dec 19, 2017
    5
    Have you played Destiny 1? Then you have played Destiny 2. I bought this for 27 and still feel like I should have bought a different game. Not bad, but not innovative or a compelling edition to the series.
  27. Dec 19, 2017
    6
    As someone who despised what Bungie did with the first Destiny, I must say that its sequel was a pleasant surprise. It feels like an improvement in every possible way from the story to the multiplayer. It's still not perfect and has a lot of the same problems that plagued the original, but it's hard to knock such an improvement.
  28. Dec 15, 2017
    1
    I was huge into D1. When D2 was announced I was extremely excited. They had a perfect foundation to build upon and make better. What we got instead was a heavily stripped version of a game. Clearly many items and a lot of content were intentionally removed to trickle out with lootbox (bright engram) transactions and 'DLC'. No 6v6 pvp, 1 time use shaders, no random rolls, no reason toI was huge into D1. When D2 was announced I was extremely excited. They had a perfect foundation to build upon and make better. What we got instead was a heavily stripped version of a game. Clearly many items and a lot of content were intentionally removed to trickle out with lootbox (bright engram) transactions and 'DLC'. No 6v6 pvp, 1 time use shaders, no random rolls, no reason to continue. Bungie's continued F-U to the community is beyond appalling.

    Bungie was caught throttling XP - so they said they will disable it. Instead of only disabling it - they also practically DOUBLED the amount of xp to level. Effectively making a permanent throttle.

    I stuck with Bungie through all of D1 and it took until the last 2 xpacs to really make it a great game. I'm not waiting or throwing money at them any more to get their act together with D2. Avoid this game for another year or better if you haven't bought it already. It's clear Bungie is only after your quick money and not your long term investment.
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  29. Dec 12, 2017
    4
    From an initial playthrough and videos this game looks groundbreaking. The graphics are amazing the gameplay is intriguing. The problem lies within the longevity - Bungie markets Destiny as a First person multiplayer RPG. After you put in a few hours you start to see that this is just a shell of a game , the full game is actually cut into pieces and sold for 120$ called "the deluxeFrom an initial playthrough and videos this game looks groundbreaking. The graphics are amazing the gameplay is intriguing. The problem lies within the longevity - Bungie markets Destiny as a First person multiplayer RPG. After you put in a few hours you start to see that this is just a shell of a game , the full game is actually cut into pieces and sold for 120$ called "the deluxe edition" and even that would not be considered an in depth game to most serious gamers standards. To make matters worse Destiny has shown that their priorities lie within turning Destiny into a slot machine game where your fun is determined by your wallet not your time - the ultimate cancer of gaming paying full retail for a game that has a design to make you spend like a mobile game with no actual content. If you think this game is for you it may be - if you want it for 20-30 hours max you might have fun, however, if you actually want a game that is something besides a slot machine hidden behind a few story missions than this isn't for you. Expand
  30. Dec 12, 2017
    2
    This game could have ended up as one of my most favorite titles of this year. But do to a game ruining bug which caused my items to disappear from my inventory, and the mind crushingly painful pvp mode which requires no actual skills only that there are more of you then them and you have meta weapons you win. This has become one of the few games I will remember as a mistake to buy. AnyoneThis game could have ended up as one of my most favorite titles of this year. But do to a game ruining bug which caused my items to disappear from my inventory, and the mind crushingly painful pvp mode which requires no actual skills only that there are more of you then them and you have meta weapons you win. This has become one of the few games I will remember as a mistake to buy. Anyone who is coming through to see if you want to buy this game i cant recommend enough to turn away or to just wait for half a year or so and see if this game has improved. Expand
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.