Destiny: Rise of Iron

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  • Summary: Destiny: Rise of Iron is the next expansion to the Destiny universe. It features an all new cinematic story campaign set within The Plaguelands, a brand new location on Earth. Under the command of Lord Saladin you will face a new faction of Fallen Devils, the Splicers, while unravelling theDestiny: Rise of Iron is the next expansion to the Destiny universe. It features an all new cinematic story campaign set within The Plaguelands, a brand new location on Earth. Under the command of Lord Saladin you will face a new faction of Fallen Devils, the Splicers, while unravelling the mystery of the Iron Lords. Rise of Iron features new weapons, armor, and gear, as well as a new cooperative three-player Strike, a new mode and maps for the Crucible competitive multiplayer, and an all new six-player cooperative Raid. [Activision]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. InsideGamer.nl
    Sep 26, 2016
    93
    Rise of Iron is the answer to the fans' calling for more content. It inspires gamers to play Destiny again, and all the downloadable content together make Destiny a game that is very much worth your time.
  2. Twinfinite
    Sep 26, 2016
    80
    Even with its few faults, Rise of Iron is an impressive expansion. Just when everyone thought Destiny was finally dying and we were moving to the sequel, Bungie went and spiced it up again with something fun and challenging.
  3. PlaySense
    Oct 4, 2016
    80
    The story remains on the surface, which is unfortunate, since the rest of the game - new quests, missions and artefacts included - is more than interesting enough to sustain your interest.
  4. Destructoid
    Sep 23, 2016
    70
    Destiny: Rise of Iron is a weird cookie. Bungie clearly put its live team in charge on this one, as there's nowhere near the amount of completely new-feeling stuff packed in as there was in Taken King -- and with so many people getting winded, a step that big was really needed. Yet, if I assess Destiny right now as a total package, with four expansions under its belt and hundreds of [good] tweaks and patches, it's easier to recommend.
  5. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    70
    Rise of Iron breathes new life into a game that was starting to get old. This expansion pack is filled with enough new contents and modes to keep players engaged again.
  6. Eurogamer Poland
    Sep 29, 2016
    70
    There's few bigger additions in Rise of Iron and the latest expansion certainly won't make you feel like you're playing a brand new game, but gathering fresh loot and discovering secrets can still be engaging.
  7. CGMagazine
    Sep 27, 2016
    50
    In the end, Rise of Iron is literally just more Destiny. It doesn’t address any of the issues that you might have had with the original, and it doesn’t really flush out the existing world either. It is simply a new set of story missions, a strike, some quests, and another raid.

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 81
  3. Negative: 35 out of 81
  1. Minipinas
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Original destiny reflected problems, but also pointed out what people could expect of the series and how easily was fall in love. DestinyOriginal destiny reflected problems, but also pointed out what people could expect of the series and how easily was fall in love. Destiny features spot-on first person controls – the best a console has ever seen. Rise of Iron, as TTK before, brings more of the expected Y1 promises - a living changing world, with great storytelling in a great fantasy world. All with improved looks. amazing arsenal of weapons and a gorgeous world to explore – all wrapped in the particularly RPG trappings that fans have learned to loved for years. Gameplay? The best, as always was!… Expand
  2. GeniFromDaBlock
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    While this is a small expansion, I am very much so enjoying what has been given to us. The story of Iron Banner is deep with lore andWhile this is a small expansion, I am very much so enjoying what has been given to us. The story of Iron Banner is deep with lore and nostalgia even though I have only played since The Taken King. No spoilers, but some of the quests are quite fun. I must say that the score for this expansion is AMAZING.… Expand
  4. Flashgoodall
    Sep 21, 2016
    7
    While a good expansion in so far as the extra content is concerned, I certainly can't condone the re-skinning of a main faction as the mainWhile a good expansion in so far as the extra content is concerned, I certainly can't condone the re-skinning of a main faction as the main antagonist again. Seeing as this is the last intended expansion for Destiny 1 the introduction of a new race could of been the perfect bridge to Destiny 2. A squandered opportunity on Bungie's part to add an added level of anticipation to the coming of the next Destiny.

    While the story is rather ho-hum high fantasy nonsense, it does at least peak your interest...But and it's a big but. The voice acting is dry, poorly timed and badly written, with some of the same corny script work that plagued the original act of Destiny Year One.

    It's worth buying if your a Destiny fan, if you're Destiny fan, you've already bought it anyways.    … Expand
  5. Greysteel
    Sep 24, 2016
    5
    Plenty of content but at too high of a price considering most of this comes as re-designed environments you have already explored andPlenty of content but at too high of a price considering most of this comes as re-designed environments you have already explored and re-skinned enemies you have already destroyed. Even it's raid, the Wrath of the Machine, which is supposed to be the one true gauntlet of content was allegedly smashed in under two hours. Either it was designed far too shallow or we, as a community, have grown far too accustomed to Destiny and it's time to move on to the sequel. For the completionist it would a tough pill to swallow at £25, everyone else should not consider it until the price falls to the £10-15 or price cut bundle.… Expand
  6. FinalDraft
    Sep 23, 2016
    3
    Story was short but not sweet. Completed main quest line in under two hours. I don't get how they can charge $30 for this with such a lack ofStory was short but not sweet. Completed main quest line in under two hours. I don't get how they can charge $30 for this with such a lack of content. Unless you REALLY want to see the Raid, do not buy. Rise of Iron is arguably shallower of content, depth and meaning than The Dark Below was. Which, by the way, TDB had more of a story than RoI. Save your money.… Expand
  7. SergeiT
    Sep 20, 2016
    1
    Short dlc for 30$
    reskins, total reuse of old locations, only one strike and short story
    Lot of technical problems on launch Bungie are    Short dlc for 30$
    reskins, total reuse of old locations, only one strike and short story
    Lot of technical problems on launch
    Bungie are you serious?    … Expand
  8. artimis
    Mar 13, 2017
    0
    For $30 "Expansion" Rise or iron feels more of a sloppy cash grab update. Copy and pasted guns, content, game play, old locations, and evenFor $30 "Expansion" Rise or iron feels more of a sloppy cash grab update. Copy and pasted guns, content, game play, old locations, and even more reskined enemies. Literally the same stuff different day. Still a mediocre story (about 2 hours long). The "expansion" Pack which is more of a patch should have been free. barely any new content and the content we got is copy and pasted literally. Feels more of a cash grab sadly which is why im giving it a fat O/10… Expand

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