Destiny: The Dark Below

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 15, 2014
    96
    My favorite part of all of it was the way that Bungie forces you to employ new tactics and new styles of play. They force you to break out of your comfort zone to try and new load-out or a new way to play through a level you have been through a hundred times before.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Dec 15, 2014
    86
    Making Destiny more accessible in this way is a welcome addition to a game built around its cooperative environment. This remains a game best enjoyed with friends, so the more people playing, the better.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 7, 2015
    80
    The Dark Below doesn't revolutionise Destiny's addictive endgame, but the superb new missions and the lure of new gear should tide you over 'til the House of Wolves. [Feb 2015, p.91]
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  5. Atomix
    Jan 28, 2015
    80
    If you’re enjoying Destiny, don’t hesitate to buy it since the new weapons and missions are worth it. If you don’t like the base game, just pass.
  6. Twinfinite
    Jan 6, 2015
    80
    It adds focus to the core gameplay that just wasn’t found in Destiny beforehand. From vastly improved mission structure to challenges that feel worthwhile, it is a huge testament to what a bit of time can accomplish for a new IP.
  7. Games Master UK
    Feb 22, 2015
    79
    An extension of Destiny's triumphs and flaws that ultimately wins us over with its new raid. [Mar 2015, p.68]
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  8. LevelUp
    Jan 12, 2015
    79
    As an unequivocal sign of modern times, Destiny continues to evolve and change. What at launch was a solid but nonetheless forgettable experience, now expands and improves upon the criticism provided by the gamer community. The Dark Below is not there yet, but we are approaching excellence.
  9. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 21, 2015
    77
    The new content is quite good, but it’s disappointing to see that the storytelling is still going nowhere. The great mystery and clever execution is clearly there, but at some point Destiny needs to start providing answers. [Jan 2015]
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  10. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 23, 2014
    75
    For the ultimate Destiny experience, yes, you will need The Dark Below. You may find more of the same content, with some palette swapped enemies and similar bounties to what we traditionally had access to, but the new content allows Destiny to continue to surprise us.

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User Score
3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 281 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 281
  3. Negative: 195 out of 281
  1. linkenski
    Dec 10, 2014
    0
    This is the first time I give something a '0' and as ludicrous as it sounds it's the only right thing to give it. Now, Bungie might've spentThis is the first time I give something a '0' and as ludicrous as it sounds it's the only right thing to give it. Now, Bungie might've spent the time between the release of the game and to the release of this DLC to tweak, test and improve the content but the problem is that the DLC has basically no filesize. Why? because IT'S ALREADY IN THE GAME AT LAUNCH! It offers 3 story missions, 1 new strike, 1 raid and two new MP playlists to grind reputation for the factions of the game.

    Simultaneously it makes weekly strike playlists unavailable to anyone without the DLC whenever there's a week with the DLC-exclusive strikes. I don't know how they should've avoided this, except for, oh, well... maybe release this "Expansion" as a PATCH instead! Does that sound greedy of me or entitled? Well, you decide, but just know that I have seen every darn location of this DLC MONTHS before it released because all it adds are the same repetitive mission objectives to areas that are already in the main game, but were simply unused at the time.

    There is no reason anyone should pay for this because it adds nothing substantial maybe except for the new raid, but we got the first raid for free as part of the main game and if we have to pay for this new one, why the hell is it over 15 bucks!?

    In the end this is just more idiotic grinding, incompetent writing, mission-design and samey strikes and a somewhat unique Raid. That's all you get and don't presume the next "Expansion" is gonna be any better. This is an intentional waste of your money, schemed by Activision and for all we know this could've easily been in the game already at September 9th.

    In fact there's evidence online of all scripts, dialogue, weaponry and even trailers showcasing this from months before the main game released.

    0/10, Don't even bother touching this unless you want to feel stupid.    … Full Review »
  2. KingReux
    Dec 9, 2014
    2
    There is nothing substantial from this DLC (Not Expansion) other than new exotic (normal) items and a Raid. Other than that its dull. TheThere is nothing substantial from this DLC (Not Expansion) other than new exotic (normal) items and a Raid. Other than that its dull. The strikes are the same as any other strike... The story missions are laughably pointless. 2/10 in comparison to what an expansion should actually do.… Full Review »
  3. Bloubul1
    Dec 10, 2014
    4
    The Good: The new raid, strike missions and multiplayer maps are a nice addition to the game. The graphics as always are brilliant. Like theThe Good: The new raid, strike missions and multiplayer maps are a nice addition to the game. The graphics as always are brilliant. Like the main game its kept its excellent multiplayer charm and FPS mechanics.

    The Bad: The story as before is not up to par, one gets this feeling of emptiness. Very poor narration and back story to the missions. Same old mission structure as well.
    The fact that they re-use the same planets is poor as well from Bungie. There are so many other options that could have added much needed flavour to the game. Like using Mercury or one of the many moons of our solar system. Bungie could have added heat damage or anti gravity to these worlds to add new game mechanics. The loot system is still the same. I really can't see any change in this. Boring as hell to be honest. The price of this expansion is way to hefty. 20 Bucks? I would say 10 bucks at most.

    Conclusion: The same issues that hampered the main game still persist in this expansion, and to top it all of Bungie charge us 20 bucks for this, shame on you Bungie. This expansion is below average at best.    … Full Review »
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