Destiny: The Taken King

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  1. bide
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The story is a lot more coherent now and has humor too. Really enjoyed playing this. It really seems to be a lot more self-aware than any of the previous DLCs.

    Nathan Fillion helped Bungie knock this one out of the park!
  2. fehetas
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new socialThis is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new social area is so much more complex and full of things to explore. Bungie finally got Destiny right! If they keep this up, I don't mind throwing $40 per year each year for the foreseeable future.… Expand
  3. pawadup
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Destiny's done a lot of things right, but it's also done a hell of a lot of things wrong, and I was honestly kinda ready for TTK to be the DLC that sucked enough to tear me away from the series once and for all.

    And so here I am, pleasantly surprised. -The main campaign is only a few hours long, but leagues beyond the original game in terms of quality and variety. New cutscenes and    Destiny's done a lot of things right, but it's also done a hell of a lot of things wrong, and I was honestly kinda ready for TTK to be the DLC that sucked enough to tear me away from the series once and for all.

    And so here I am, pleasantly surprised.

    -The main campaign is only a few hours long, but leagues beyond the original game in terms of quality and variety. New cutscenes and loads of dialogue give existing mannequin quest-givers personality and charm (Fillion's Cayde-6 steals the show).
    -Strike bosses actually have interesting mechanics and abilities that change the way you play instead of just being giant enemies with tons of health and tiered minion spawns.
    -King's fall is easily twice the length of any previous Raid activity, while combining the exploration and intrigue of the Vault of Glass with the fast-paced action of Crota's End.
    -The new subclasses are great fun and drastically change your team's playstyle and strategy with their new abilities.
    -The new leveling system isn't perfect, but its constant progression is a huge improvement over the base game's tiered light system.
    -And for the mmo-esque players who love quests and grind with a payoff, there are tons of additional side quests and rewards to unlock. There are a good number of fun little secrets, many of which still have yet to be discovered weeks into the DLC's life cycle.

    Sadly, it's worth mentioning a few things that likely have caused the high number of negative reviews here.

    First is excusable. Bungie backtracked on a major tenant of their design by making a huge portion of old gear obsolete. Many people will be sad saying goodbye to some of their old favorites (especially a number of game-breaking but fun toys), but by mostly rebuilding the new sandbox and balance from scratch, Bungie has really made a much more fun RPG system with a much wider arsenal of viable gear. Vanilla's PvE and PvP meta's were gamed and optimal loadouts named well before the game even launched through the Beta, while almost every new toy we get seems to have a niche it effectively fills and a strategy it works for. It's a tough bandaid for many to peel off, but once you do, the game is far better for its new, rebalanced gear sandbox.

    The second is inexcusable. Destiny has a history of allowing non-DLC owners to progress just short of the max level (normally attained with Raid gear, only available from the DLC Raid), but this time, they capped the level for players at 34, well below the level necessary to do the rotating end-game content. Most of the new random drops they get will be rated a higher xp level than the game will let them progress to. The previous DLC-locking practice was already a tiny bit shady yet excusable (to let the DLC content into the rotations), but this is just kinda **** for non-DLC owners; there's a reason the demo of the game actually unlocks the full game, and that's because it might as well be a demo at this point. If someone was leery of purchasing the DLC and hadn't quite made up their mind, this is all the excuse they need to not support Activision's practices.

    But still, in terms of the DLC itself, it's everything the base game should have been. If you're still willing to give Destiny a chance after the **** it's pulled, then there's plenty of both quality and quantity put into this package. After a few weeks of playing, I'd be willing to say this offers as much value as the base game itself, and it's remarkable just how much Bungie has learned from just a year of development.    … Expand
  4. lewomm
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Destiny has become the victim of a video game hate culture. Which is extremely unfortunate, because The Taken King expansion is actually a really great experience. Everything from the small changes, to the large game mechanic revamps help to completely revitalize the base game.

    When I say that Destiny is the VICTIM of hate culture, I mean that you will most likely see considerably more    Destiny has become the victim of a video game hate culture. Which is extremely unfortunate, because The Taken King expansion is actually a really great experience. Everything from the small changes, to the large game mechanic revamps help to completely revitalize the base game.

    When I say that Destiny is the VICTIM of hate culture, I mean that you will most likely see considerably more bad user reviews, than you will favorable ones, it is the game that is fun to hate on. Most of the bad reviews don't actually present any real or justified reasons for the low scores, they are just blind hate.

    But if you are still reading this, then you deserve to know why The Taken King is deserving of a high score.

    - Level design: Most of the areas in the story missions are brand new areas, and those areas feature some cool level design that is markedly different to the story missions before it. There are some fun new platforming mechanics which make things fun. The atmosphere in some of the levels is really intense.

    - Further on the story mission design: A lot has been said about Destiny reusing old areas for missions, but one thing MUST be noted about this. The Patrol areas (the main areas of each planetary location) are the Hub areas of those worlds. Each hub area connects to various sections of that world. Almost all the story missions in the game DO in fact feature entirely new map areas, despite what people say, however many of them may start with you spawning in a familiar location, for example, the Cosmodrome has a handful of spawning locations, and you spawn there for every mission no matter where that mission takes you. In TTK this isn't as much of an issue as you are spawned as close to your objective as is feasible in the game (ie it's not logical for your character to spawn inside a building, as you can't land your ship inside a building).

    - Cinematics: The new cinematics that are added to the game are awesome! The between mission cut scenes significantly flesh out the NPC characters in ways that were absolutely needed. It added an atmosphere to the game which is awesome.

    - Villain: For the first time in Destiny, they made the villain a character in the game. Rather than another enemy to kill. I actually FELT the anxiousness and danger that Oryx presents, and every time he shows up, you feel his hate.

    - Weapon Foundries: The addition of in-game weapon manufacturers has meant there are weapon designs which are much more unique in design and operate in fascinating ways. No longer are we seeing random weapon designs that all function the same.

    - Your story: In TTK, the world of Destiny recognizes your character. They acknowledge what you have done over the course of Year 1. Countless times throughout the game, your achievements are noted by the various NPC's. When Oryx arrives in the solar system, YOU are the Guardian they send out to meet him. Only you, the legend, can overcome such a power opponent.

    - Characters: As mentioned above, the NPC's in Destiny haven't really been fleshed out much previously, TTK tries to resolve that, by making those characters the focus of the story. It pays off brilliantly. Cayde-6 is hilarious, his banter with Eris is perfect, Commander Zavala and Ikora Ray are both interesting characters, and Oryx is a very imposing enemy.

    - The bad: There isn't much bad to say about an expansion which improves on almost every aspect of the base game. The overall Story arc with Oryx is too short for his character. He is by far the best villain in Destiny, and really does have that typical TV show villain feel to him, the kind that you build up to fighting over the entire season of the show, with the Raid being the final episode of the season, but it feels like a 13 episode season, rather than a full 23 episode. That's not to say those 13 episodes aren't awesome, because they are! but it's sad to see such an amazing enemy be dealt with so quickly.

    Summary: The Taken King knocks it out of the park. It improves almost every aspect of the Destiny game, while keeping those fundamental game pay mechanics that made it so much fun to begin with. As a game, it isn't perfect, though TTK has shown that the true potential of Destiny is not as far off as we thought. I thoroughly look forward to where Bungie take the game over the course of Year 2, and into the following years.

    Another bad thing, is knowing that we won't see such an influx of content until Destiny 2, as the following DLC 3 and 4 will likely be considerably smaller in size.    … Expand
  5. vodegowic
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new socialThis is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new social area is so much more complex and full of things to explore. Bungie finally got Destiny right! If they keep this up, I don't mind throwing $40 per year each year for the foreseeable future.… Expand
  6. tifuy
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    TTK is the game Destiny should have been from the beginning. The story is great, told in a compelling way, and continues well after the main campaign is over. From what I’ve been able to play so far, the value you get is unbelievable for the price. Bungie’s got a lot to make up for after Destiny’s first year, but if Bungie continues down this path for future expansion, it’ll have redeemedTTK is the game Destiny should have been from the beginning. The story is great, told in a compelling way, and continues well after the main campaign is over. From what I’ve been able to play so far, the value you get is unbelievable for the price. Bungie’s got a lot to make up for after Destiny’s first year, but if Bungie continues down this path for future expansion, it’ll have redeemed this game and realized its full potential.… Expand
  7. xixopupa
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I brought this expansion just because my wife wanted it... And now I find myself to ride again !

    New objectives, new weapons, new subclasses, new gear and new levelling system. This is something I'm not used to: is a reset; is also quite fair if I think about annual series that came up with a "new game" not so new. PVP at last is getting more complex maps, few new modes, new    I brought this expansion just because my wife wanted it... And now I find myself to ride again !

    New objectives, new weapons, new subclasses, new gear and new levelling system.

    This is something I'm not used to: is a reset; is also quite fair if I think about annual series that came up with a "new game" not so new.

    PVP at last is getting more complex maps, few new modes, new squad-based bounties, new objectives.

    By now I played almost only PVP and i enjoyed a lot the new maps, now more tactical.

    If you have Destiny and you are waiting for November big ones (Fallout 4, BO3 or Battlefront ) this is a must buy.    … Expand
  8. nunanuna
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    First and foremost this new expansion is everything the good reviews say it is. All you picky gamers that give it a negative review are either from a different platform like the Xbox one, or PC, or you just expect bungee to give you everything in the content instead of going out and getting it. Sure you paid $40 for it, and there is a lot of new scenarios in the game, I'm going to giveFirst and foremost this new expansion is everything the good reviews say it is. All you picky gamers that give it a negative review are either from a different platform like the Xbox one, or PC, or you just expect bungee to give you everything in the content instead of going out and getting it. Sure you paid $40 for it, and there is a lot of new scenarios in the game, I'm going to give this review a solid 10 because all of you negative aholes that gave it a negative score. Last thing I will leave you all with is the content is right there, you just have to get off of your lazy asses and go get it… Expand
  9. noyu
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I'm probably 30+ hours into Taken King at this point, and I am FINALLY getting to the point where I only have about half a dozen quests left to complete... on the PvE side. I have barely touched Crucible at all.

    I think we hit the half way point in the new raid Saturday night, and I'm really impressed by the design of the new raid. The new strikes are fantastic, as are the redesigned    I'm probably 30+ hours into Taken King at this point, and I am FINALLY getting to the point where I only have about half a dozen quests left to complete... on the PvE side. I have barely touched Crucible at all.

    I think we hit the half way point in the new raid Saturday night, and I'm really impressed by the design of the new raid. The new strikes are fantastic, as are the redesigned classic strikes - including those with the "modular" sections that add some needed variety.

    All in all, Taken King is amazing. A 10/10 for me, a hardcore Destiny player.    … Expand
  10. gucali
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot)Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot) and in the voice acting. Nathan Fillion and Nolan North provide great dialogue, which is funny on many occasions.

    The Dreadnaught is also huge. There are the main areas to be explored, but the ship contains numerous little tunnels and areas to explore, each having some type of chest or secret mechanic to discover which opens up new rewards. Court of Oryx provides interesting new play mechanics, there are 4 new strikes to play through, two on the dreadnaught, one on earth and one on Venus. Vog and Crota areas now have story missions attached to them, so you can explore those areas if you didn't have a chance to raid in year 1. Other reviewers mistakenly say that much of the story recycles old maps, but that's simply not the case, especially for those who had trouble finding raiding groups. Mayhem and Rift are great additions to the Crucible playlist and there are a number of new maps to play on as well. Mayhem might be the best addition that comes with Taken King.

    The removal of light level to reach the experience cap at lvl 40 is a great improvement. Reaching level 40 will unlock the content, but light level is still needed to beat those bosses. This structure makes a lot more sense since it doesn't lock out content now for landing change weapons. Playing through harder levels becomes easier with better weapons, but it's still possible to play that content without the best gear. It's a much fairer system. Not perfect yet, but a lot closer.

    This is easily a game that could have sold for $60 that only costs $40. It's clear from others reviewing that they either didn't play TTK at all or didn't finish the main story mission. This is what Destiny should have been when it was released a year ago. I'm excited to see what it becomes moving forward. It is certainly a much more rewarding experience than it was before.    … Expand
  11. birub
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    While the rest of the people are complaining about money, politics, greed, and other rants about Activision and Bungie, I will be enjoying this wonderful although short expansion. Graphics are amazing. Sound is spot on. Gameplay is slick. The Dreadnaught is a fun place to explore

    I have spent 500 hours in the game so at $140 pricetag....its 0.28 cents and hour. I cant believe people    While the rest of the people are complaining about money, politics, greed, and other rants about Activision and Bungie, I will be enjoying this wonderful although short expansion. Graphics are amazing. Sound is spot on. Gameplay is slick. The Dreadnaught is a fun place to explore

    I have spent 500 hours in the game so at $140 pricetag....its 0.28 cents and hour. I cant believe people **** about the money aspect.    … Expand
  12. ludomaxiumus
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Most of the reviews are obviously from dumb Destiny haters who didn't even buy the DLCs to save money for stale games like CoD and FIFA, and the others who bought it anyway, but they still find something to complain just for the sake of complaining, if you say it will ruin the industry, why the *** would you buy it then? your 0/0 reviews won't change sh!t, and if you don't want to shootMost of the reviews are obviously from dumb Destiny haters who didn't even buy the DLCs to save money for stale games like CoD and FIFA, and the others who bought it anyway, but they still find something to complain just for the sake of complaining, if you say it will ruin the industry, why the *** would you buy it then? your 0/0 reviews won't change sh!t, and if you don't want to shoot enemies in every mission, what the hell do you want? grinding for stuff and getting it makes me feel like I really worked hard for it, if you do nothing and reach lvl 100 for an example then it only makes noobs feel like gods, to me, real "hardcore" gamers will prefer to grind instead of getting the gjallarhorn (which was nerved for noobs to get it from the Xur). in the end I think this DLC is 10 times better than the "full" game.… Expand
  13. gujetidi
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This addon contains all that Bungie promised. A lot more content with new story and new beautifull Dreadnought with many secrets and paths to explore. New sexy weapons with different shoot and reloading sounds. SWORDS! 3 unique subclass that are so sweet. It all worth 40$, i mean it. If you are moneyless tramp, that's your problems. Thank you Bungie, keep up the good work.
  14. vapouriser
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    First and foremost this new expansion is everything the good reviews say it is. All you picky gamers that give it a negative review are either from a different platform like the Xbox one, or PC, or you just expect bungee to give you everything in the content instead of going out and getting it. Sure you paid $40 for it, and there is a lot of new scenarios in the game, I'm going to giveFirst and foremost this new expansion is everything the good reviews say it is. All you picky gamers that give it a negative review are either from a different platform like the Xbox one, or PC, or you just expect bungee to give you everything in the content instead of going out and getting it. Sure you paid $40 for it, and there is a lot of new scenarios in the game, I'm going to give this review a solid 10 because all of you negative aholes that gave it a negative score. Last thing I will leave you all with is the content is right there, you just have to get off of your lazy asses and go get it.… Expand
  15. coyitag
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I was bored from Destiny: after 400 hours I tough I would never play year 2 ( you can't call this a dlc )

    I brought this expansion just because my wife wanted it... And now I find myself to ride again ! New objectives, new weapons, new subclasses, new gear and new levelling system. This is something I'm not used to: is a reset; is also quite fair if I think about annual series    I was bored from Destiny: after 400 hours I tough I would never play year 2 ( you can't call this a dlc )

    I brought this expansion just because my wife wanted it... And now I find myself to ride again !

    New objectives, new weapons, new subclasses, new gear and new levelling system.

    This is something I'm not used to: is a reset; is also quite fair if I think about annual series that came up with a "new game" not so new.

    PVP at last is getting more complex maps, few new modes, new squad-based bounties, new objectives.

    By now I played almost only PVP and i enjoyed a lot the new maps, now more tactical.

    If you have Destiny and you are waiting for November big ones (Fallout 4, BO3 or Battlefront ) this is a must buy.    … Expand
  16. cipuyas
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The Taken King improves Destiny across the board. Storytelling is superb with great cutscenes, giving NPC characters personality and conveying a dense and compelling story. Game mechanics are improved and the new quest system gives overview, structure and guidance. The new subclasses are very well designed and are huge fun to develop and play. Collections make it easier to manage shaders,The Taken King improves Destiny across the board. Storytelling is superb with great cutscenes, giving NPC characters personality and conveying a dense and compelling story. Game mechanics are improved and the new quest system gives overview, structure and guidance. The new subclasses are very well designed and are huge fun to develop and play. Collections make it easier to manage shaders, emblems, exotic weapons and armor. The reputation system is als improved and Crucible (PVP) action has become even better with new maps and modes. New and well designed weapons and armor everywhere along with a new system to calculate light level, better reflecting individual progress. This new iteration of Destiny is a massive improvement in quality in all aspects, finally making Destiny the top notch title it always should have been. A strong recommendation from my side for this game if you're looking for best-in-class combat/gunplay along with an amazing sci-fi dystopian universe/story.… Expand
  17. zadojuxe
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot)Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot) and in the voice acting. Nathan Fillion and Nolan North provide great dialogue, which is funny on many occasions.

    The Dreadnaught is also huge. There are the main areas to be explored, but the ship contains numerous little tunnels and areas to explore, each having some type of chest or secret mechanic to discover which opens up new rewards. Court of Oryx provides interesting new play mechanics, there are 4 new strikes to play through, two on the dreadnaught, one on earth and one on Venus. Vog and Crota areas now have story missions attached to them, so you can explore those areas if you didn't have a chance to raid in year 1. Other reviewers mistakenly say that much of the story recycles old maps, but that's simply not the case, especially for those who had trouble finding raiding groups. Mayhem and Rift are great additions to the Crucible playlist and there are a number of new maps to play on as well. Mayhem might be the best addition that comes with Taken King.

    The removal of light level to reach the experience cap at lvl 40 is a great improvement. Reaching level 40 will unlock the content, but light level is still needed to beat those bosses. This structure makes a lot more sense since it doesn't lock out content now for landing change weapons. Playing through harder levels becomes easier with better weapons, but it's still possible to play that content without the best gear. It's a much fairer system. Not perfect yet, but a lot closer.

    This is easily a game that could have sold for $60 that only costs $40. It's clear from others reviewing that they either didn't play TTK at all or didn't finish the main story mission. This is what Destiny should have been when it was released a year ago. I'm excited to see what it becomes moving forward. It is certainly a much more rewarding experience than it was before.    … Expand
  18. xusepuf
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This is probably the greatest addition to a game ever. The revamped systems, the new voicework that came with 2.0 ties perfectly together with this addon. The Taken king features story equal to a AAA game and add a great system for replayability and incentive to revisit old content.

    I dont know what the people handing out 0´s possibly could be expecting, but this is as of now, living up    This is probably the greatest addition to a game ever. The revamped systems, the new voicework that came with 2.0 ties perfectly together with this addon. The Taken king features story equal to a AAA game and add a great system for replayability and incentive to revisit old content.

    I dont know what the people handing out 0´s possibly could be expecting, but this is as of now, living up to all the expectations going in to year two of Destiny    … Expand
  19. nefo
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new socialThis is not the Destiny I bought a year ago. This is so much better. Strikes are challenging and have more creativity, gear isn't the source of level (but it helps with your defense & offense stats, as it should), there is a LOT more story through cutscenes and detailed voice overs during missions (Nathan Fillion is a big part of the game this time around, which I love), and the new social area is so much more complex and full of things to explore. Bungie finally got Destiny right! If they keep this up, I don't mind throwing $40 per year each year for the foreseeable future.… Expand
  20. heymango
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The story is a lot more coherent now and has humor too. Really enjoyed playing this. It really seems to be a lot more self-aware than any of the previous DLCs.

    Nathan Fillion helped Bungie knock this one out of the park!
  21. tomoru
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Love it, a lot of comments of people complaining about the dlc without even buy it. It`s true vanilla destiny was a beta of the taken king, but we got to be objective and judge this DLC/game for what it offers. I will be referring about the TTK as the legendary edition, the physical 60$ dollars one, and it has tons of content if you look at it as a brand new game. Do you want a list? ok 1.Love it, a lot of comments of people complaining about the dlc without even buy it. It`s true vanilla destiny was a beta of the taken king, but we got to be objective and judge this DLC/game for what it offers. I will be referring about the TTK as the legendary edition, the physical 60$ dollars one, and it has tons of content if you look at it as a brand new game. Do you want a list? ok 1. about 40 missions , 2. 13-17 maps of pvp, 3. A lot of weapons i can even count and 4. Three new RAIDS and another endgame content. If you have never played Destiny or you stop at level 20 this is the perfect moment to grab a copy for you and your friends and star shooting!!.… Expand
  22. demetiwi
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    'm probably 30+ hours into Taken King at this point, and I am FINALLY getting to the point where I only have about half a dozen quests left to complete... on the PvE side. I have barely touched Crucible at all.

    I think we hit the half way point in the new raid Saturday night, and I'm really impressed by the design of the new raid. The new strikes are fantastic, as are the redesigned    'm probably 30+ hours into Taken King at this point, and I am FINALLY getting to the point where I only have about half a dozen quests left to complete... on the PvE side. I have barely touched Crucible at all.

    I think we hit the half way point in the new raid Saturday night, and I'm really impressed by the design of the new raid. The new strikes are fantastic, as are the redesigned classic strikes - including those with the "modular" sections that add some needed variety.

    All in all, Taken King is amazing. A 10/10 for me, a hardcore Destiny player    … Expand
  23. hedikacro
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    TTK has completely remade the game. And it is so much better for it. It's not too often you find a game development company that listens to it's users as closely as Bungie. They have taken the feed back and criticism and made the game much better. This doesn't happen with any other game out there. I have also never been a part of a community that is as devoted and invested as the DestinyTTK has completely remade the game. And it is so much better for it. It's not too often you find a game development company that listens to it's users as closely as Bungie. They have taken the feed back and criticism and made the game much better. This doesn't happen with any other game out there. I have also never been a part of a community that is as devoted and invested as the Destiny Community. If you want to join a sweet (for the most part) group of players, download TTK right now. Come join us.… Expand
  24. tadiwosus
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The story is a lot more coherent now and has humor too. Really enjoyed playing this. It really seems to be a lot more self-aware than any of the previous DLCs.

    Nathan Fillion helped Bungie knock this one out of the park!
  25. spyro360
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Taken king improves Destiny substantially. The new gear system is much more rewarding and feels more progressive, you don't get stuck at level 24 any longer and only stop progressing after you reach around 290+, which is the point at which you need to do raids. The story is much more understandable and isn't overly serious either. The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. The three new subTaken king improves Destiny substantially. The new gear system is much more rewarding and feels more progressive, you don't get stuck at level 24 any longer and only stop progressing after you reach around 290+, which is the point at which you need to do raids. The story is much more understandable and isn't overly serious either. The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. The three new sub classes offer more unique game play and have offered me the most fun I've had in a long while. Overall I would consider Taken King a major improvement over the original destiny.… Expand
  26. epistm87
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Fun bosses and enemies Rewarding loot . Storytelling is superb with great cutscenes The new quest interface is much more organized and easy to use. .
  27. NexusReviews
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Destiny itself was an amazing game but The Taken King now takes it over the top with enhanced story, new weapons and armour, new multiplayer modes, new strikes and this means tons of new content to explore. Bungie learnt from their previous mistake by not giving importance to the story aspect of the game and The Taken King makes the story better. This expansion also adds tons of newDestiny itself was an amazing game but The Taken King now takes it over the top with enhanced story, new weapons and armour, new multiplayer modes, new strikes and this means tons of new content to explore. Bungie learnt from their previous mistake by not giving importance to the story aspect of the game and The Taken King makes the story better. This expansion also adds tons of new weapons and armours which just makes the game more exciting. All three expansions included, Destiny is a treat for both FPS lovers and RPG lovers. I would rate Destiny The Taken King 10/10 based on my analysis and opinion of the game.… Expand
  28. adviver
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    All the more remarkable than the universe Destiny. But that's just it should have happened a year ago. Developers are trying to support the game, introducing new weapons and adding new quests. An example would be a sniper rifle black Spindle, heavy fusion rifle sleeper simulant, now also became clear that the game will be added as new and old exotic from year 1 and a lot of content likeAll the more remarkable than the universe Destiny. But that's just it should have happened a year ago. Developers are trying to support the game, introducing new weapons and adding new quests. An example would be a sniper rifle black Spindle, heavy fusion rifle sleeper simulant, now also became clear that the game will be added as new and old exotic from year 1 and a lot of content like this. Thanks you Bunjie.… Expand
  29. Jamesyfox
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    What was a mess in the vanilla Destiny was all fixed up in TTK. It's clear Bungie listen to the feedback they are given and we finally got the story we wanted, the gameplay we wanted and the overall enjoyable feel from playing this game that we wanted.

    It's easy to see a lot of time and effort was put into revitalising the franchise and I'm happy to say after not playing the game for a    What was a mess in the vanilla Destiny was all fixed up in TTK. It's clear Bungie listen to the feedback they are given and we finally got the story we wanted, the gameplay we wanted and the overall enjoyable feel from playing this game that we wanted.

    It's easy to see a lot of time and effort was put into revitalising the franchise and I'm happy to say after not playing the game for a few months out of boredom, I am thrilled to be experiencing this great content. Even after finishing everything I still play daily now with friends as it has finally become the great experience for us that we originally wanted.    … Expand
  30. Caveren59
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    Before the expansion, Destiny was an okay game. maybe a 7 or 8 out of 10. The expansions released before this were decent, especially House of Wolves, but this one blew both of those out of the water. The Taken King offers many additions to the game, such as new modes, a new story, new weapons and subclasses, and many more. Whether or not you've been with this game from the beginning likeBefore the expansion, Destiny was an okay game. maybe a 7 or 8 out of 10. The expansions released before this were decent, especially House of Wolves, but this one blew both of those out of the water. The Taken King offers many additions to the game, such as new modes, a new story, new weapons and subclasses, and many more. Whether or not you've been with this game from the beginning like I have, or you are just chiming in, this is a great addition to your gaming library.… Expand
  31. colon0068
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Destiny The taken king, is a flawless and extremely fun for a first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a way it adds to the game'sDestiny The taken king, is a flawless and extremely fun for a first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a way it adds to the game's addictiveness. Love It!… Expand
  32. VirtuallyVain
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    AMAZING GAME!! A great FPS game. Graphics are good. The only problem is the game can feel really repetitive at time i feel like i'm doing the same thing every mission or at least something similar. But still when you play this game with a couple of your friends its AMAZING. It is one of the best games in 2015 hands down.
  33. deornoth
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    Es un gran juego, para jugadores que tengo un par de horas libres al día. Muy entretenido y siempre con retos por delante, aunque estos retos se basen en obtener armas o equipamiento. Ideal para hacer amigos nuevos.
  34. crstig
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Quite frankly my favourite game of all time. Love everything about it. Never get's boring, and just when you think you might be tired of it something new comes along, and the multi-player strikes are endlessly entertaining.
  35. Rexyazan
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing
    I started playing the first one and it was absolutely amazing
    Then I got the taken King and it was better than the other.
    So buy this game it's one of the best    … Expand
  36. jameel1982
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot)Don't listen to those who are saying there's not a lot of content here. There is a ton of new content in this game. After completing the main story line, there are at least 6 new quests that open, continuing on side story's that were hinted at in the first year and providing a lot more playability. The story telling is vastly improved, both in the new cutscenes (of which there are a lot) and in the voice acting. Nathan Fillion and Nolan North provide great dialogue, which is funny on many occasions.… Expand
  37. Marxist128
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    Literally the greatest video game ever made. A true masterpiece in every sense of the word. Destiny makes other developers look like they aren't even trying
  38. Elgido
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    I first played Destiny on first release of year 1, played for about 6 months and have to admit started to lose interest. TTK completely renewed my love of the game. Whilst I understand some of the criticism around Bungie and greedy cash grabbing I must say for the amount of time I've played both year 1 and year 2 I have had excellent value. The game play is incredible, and although I'm notI first played Destiny on first release of year 1, played for about 6 months and have to admit started to lose interest. TTK completely renewed my love of the game. Whilst I understand some of the criticism around Bungie and greedy cash grabbing I must say for the amount of time I've played both year 1 and year 2 I have had excellent value. The game play is incredible, and although I'm not a particularly brilliant player I absolutely love the PVP. I would prefer better matchmaking, I don't have many friends that play and I think it would really benefit for a looking for group option. If you like both the PVE story side, and the PVP you will get months of gaming out of this. Great game hopeful that the new DLC will bring even more depth… Expand
  39. NTB1787
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    A masterful DLC that's worth the cost, this DLC turns Destiny from a good game to a great one. The game feels very polished, and the story goes from meh to wow. Honestly, if they had released this with the base game, it would've been a much better game.
  40. DestinyDoer
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe many people have many very crazy reasons to hate this game. I am not going to say more words than I did say about what other people think about this game. The campaign may be short but the game is fun even during the time when this DLC came out. There may not be in-game chat but this is not a bad thing at all and there does not have to be such feature for a game to be a MMO. Oh, I never see many people in a patrol server. This game should be known as an FPS game.… Expand
  41. GovosUsan
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    that dlc is the reason why destiny is from 5/10 to a 10/10 it was huge the best dlc in game history id say
  42. cimerians
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    I've played Destiny from the start non stop with maybe only a month or so break. I eventually grew tired of it but before I can sack it Taken King arrived. I agree with many of the crit reviews published and very much disagree with the negative user reviews here on metacritic. The game right now for $60 is a completely different experience from what was released a year ago and for theI've played Destiny from the start non stop with maybe only a month or so break. I eventually grew tired of it but before I can sack it Taken King arrived. I agree with many of the crit reviews published and very much disagree with the negative user reviews here on metacritic. The game right now for $60 is a completely different experience from what was released a year ago and for the money you get hundreds of hours of gameplay to do solo and with a group of friends. This is hardly worse than an 8 score. The gameplay, music, everything has been improved. All I can say is read some of the critic reviews out there (Forbes etc), its just a much better game all around and highly recommend it for new players.… Expand
  43. AlvarNunez
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    From infiltrating a giant spaceship, to being at the top of a cosmodrome tower to running through a massive underground computer... this game has blow me away! A bunch of new cutscenes, amazing voice acting, it even made me laugh a couple times and actually fear for some characters! The King himself is a great villain and the relationships between all the race types see more interaction,From infiltrating a giant spaceship, to being at the top of a cosmodrome tower to running through a massive underground computer... this game has blow me away! A bunch of new cutscenes, amazing voice acting, it even made me laugh a couple times and actually fear for some characters! The King himself is a great villain and the relationships between all the race types see more interaction, including a part when enemies actually want you to enter the their bases! Or they send a message for help! There are brand new types of game types! Such as levels where your job is to go full Metal Gear Solid and infiltrate an enemy base! I could go on, but man i don't want to spoil the rest! Awesome new gear, a more cohesive leveling system, and a fantastic story! 9 hours in and still finding new stuff! I haven't even talked about the secrets within the dreadnought! OR the awesome new crucible modes! Not a ten because This is no Legend of Zelda, but it is one of favorite games of the year!… Expand
  44. Curt580
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    Anyone who gives this game a 1 or a 0 either hasn't played the DLC or is just an idiot. The Taken King is a superb addition to Destiny, which has been troubled since launch. The 8 main story missions are lengthy and far better than previous attempts. There isn't just 8 missions though, post main story quests also include brand new story missions and 4 new fantastic strikes and I'm sure theAnyone who gives this game a 1 or a 0 either hasn't played the DLC or is just an idiot. The Taken King is a superb addition to Destiny, which has been troubled since launch. The 8 main story missions are lengthy and far better than previous attempts. There isn't just 8 missions though, post main story quests also include brand new story missions and 4 new fantastic strikes and I'm sure the raid will be good too. There is so much to do and everything feels meaningful unlike previous attempts. Destiny is a game I can finally recommend to people.… Expand
  45. Surgery
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly appropriate. The available combinations to experiment with are numerous. They pioneered this tight + controlled weapon loadout concept in the original Halo and the design language remains strong in Destiny.

    - To continue with the point above, the gameplay and pace for an FPS feels perfect to me. Having the gunfighting component complimented with melee, grenades, and super we see that another golden triangle emerges. Tying stats to these skills was smart. Most all of they make your guardian truly feel *powerful* and unique. The RPG component of this game really has merit and doesn't detract from the FPS elements in the slightest. The skill trees remain fairly balanced between and among classes.

    - While the story was definitely...lacking in plot and exposition, the level + world design has been consistently spot on. Every area feels textured, detailed and respectively thought out. So many beautiful vistas. Travelling through the world on your sparrow can be a pure joy - providing a welcome break from the fettered pace of combat. Another beautiful and under-appreciated design feature.

    - The sound design in this game is the best I've ever come across. No title matches Destiny my honest, humble opinion when it comes to sound effects. Certain exotics are just sound addictive. Sparrows sound amazing. The hugely varied enemies all have amazing triggered sounds upon death and it compliments the FPS mechanics perfectly. You just want to keep popping off enemies.

    - They finally added meaningful multiplayer to an FPS. Competitive PvP is great and all, but what really makes Destiny sweet is the strikes and raids. These are the bread and butter of Destiny and really what make it stand apart from other games on the market. I've been a huge proponent of cooperative gameplay ever since Halo 1 truly pioneered split-screen play. Playing with other humans against AI just makes it so much more involving and fun, it's hard to put a finger on it. The loot from these activities is a huge draw that keeps you coming back for more, reminds me very much of Diablo 2. Completing your first raid feels like a huge accomplishment in teamwork. The feeling is really only matched by a handful of MMORPGs. Bungie deserves all the credit in the world for bringing this not only to FPS players, but to console users as well.

    - The lore is captivating and the entire premise of the world is highly alluring. I love how this is a science fiction title based in our own solar system, not some randomly named star-system we could care less about. The combination of familiarity and wonder really comes together for a backdrop that is truly unmatched for the vast majority of game titles. This is a game I willingly invest myself in because it's just so damn cool. Coolest game I've played in the last decade. This is obviously a highly subjective opinion but I just had to say it.    … Expand
  46. Barca1985
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Except for some crazy grinding i must say, after 2 months, i'm still enjoyin the game. I've been playing Destiny since beta. The raid is the best, altough VOG was and still is very fun. Loot system could've been better. Bungie's always trying to fix things and that makes it a good game. They change some things to the bad as well and that s*cks. Like, they listen to whiners on the DestinyExcept for some crazy grinding i must say, after 2 months, i'm still enjoyin the game. I've been playing Destiny since beta. The raid is the best, altough VOG was and still is very fun. Loot system could've been better. Bungie's always trying to fix things and that makes it a good game. They change some things to the bad as well and that s*cks. Like, they listen to whiners on the Destiny forum too much. Nerf this nerf that. I wished that Bungie wouldn't listen to these crybabies as much.… Expand
  47. guitarpete987
    Sep 19, 2015
    9
    Really, don't listen to all the people bashing Bungie as greedy for how they're handling The Taken King. It's not called greed, it's called a BUSINESS MODEL. Destiny is not the type of game where you pay one price and can play forever, and it never pretended to be. It's an evolving game and as it evolves, Bungie must put its priority on new players and dedicated players who are going toReally, don't listen to all the people bashing Bungie as greedy for how they're handling The Taken King. It's not called greed, it's called a BUSINESS MODEL. Destiny is not the type of game where you pay one price and can play forever, and it never pretended to be. It's an evolving game and as it evolves, Bungie must put its priority on new players and dedicated players who are going to have faith in them and put down the cash. It's a fantastic expansion and between the framework changes, the new approach to storylines and quests, and the huge increase in things to do, it's well worth the $40 if you ever enjoyed Destiny at all or are coming in brand new.

    And many people saying there's not enough content to justify the price are also hiding some sort of a hidden "bash Destiny at all costs" agenda. Something that the positive critic reviews (which at this point remains to be *all of them*) are all agreeing on is that there is a wealth of stuff to do in TTK.

    Most of the negative reviews really just seem like people whining because they want something for nothing or people who haven't even played it at all yet.    … Expand
  48. Ibanez89
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    To those of you who had even minimal interest in vanilla Destiny, I highly recommend this.
    Bungie have certainly listened to us and given what we wanted.
    There is still room for improvement, but what we have is enough to keep us going. New players will experience some of the most addictive rpg elements and ruthless combat, where as year one players will be satisfied and relieved knowing    To those of you who had even minimal interest in vanilla Destiny, I highly recommend this.
    Bungie have certainly listened to us and given what we wanted.
    There is still room for improvement, but what we have is enough to keep us going.
    New players will experience some of the most addictive rpg elements and ruthless combat, where as year one players will be satisfied and relieved knowing that we finally have a solid game which is how it should have been from the beginning.
    I always knew this had potential to be massive, and its great to see Destiny is shaping up and going in the right direction.

    The new strikes and campaign are much more engaging and enjoyable. It feels as if there is actually purpose in doing things in the game, mostly due to the rewards.
    Rewards are so much more satisfying now.
    What you earn reflects more on your light level and the engrams you earn are now fair.
    - Rare engrams are Rare items
    - Legendary engrams are legendary items or exotics. Nothing less
    - There's plenty more loot drops. Get grinding!

    It looks like Bungie finally have the time to make it the game they want it to be. There is so much more content to keep everyone busy and you will find yourself on it for hours without realising.
    There will always be haters on this game for what ever the reason. Just try this out if you had interest in the original.
    At the end of the day, we know what Bungie are capable of. They've expressed this in The Taken King.    … Expand
  49. claytastic
    Feb 5, 2016
    9
    This is what Destiny should've been. Design variety, and intriguing story, fun multiplayer. I could probably say that The Taken King is the true Destiny. While it's a little too short in my opinion, it didn't feel like it need to be longer than the length it already was. It's still longer than the previous DLC for the game, though. However, for a DLC in this length, it's a bit too highThis is what Destiny should've been. Design variety, and intriguing story, fun multiplayer. I could probably say that The Taken King is the true Destiny. While it's a little too short in my opinion, it didn't feel like it need to be longer than the length it already was. It's still longer than the previous DLC for the game, though. However, for a DLC in this length, it's a bit too high priced. $40? That's beyond EA's standards! However, I was still able to look past it and enjoy The Taken King's massively improved gameplay. Way better firefights, less walking around the barren wasteland they call an open-world, and the best raid in Destiny (in my opinion).
    Overall, The Taken King fixes every major complaint that made the original game so mediocre. I highly recommend this expansion to anyone who likes Destiny (for some reason) and people who wanted to see more out of the game.    … Expand
  50. robtorbay
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The content released in the Destiny: The Taken King is a much welcomed breath of fresh air. With 3 new sub-classes to play through, the introduction of humor (yes that's right humor) between the council members and quests that are actually engaging and entertaining draw you into the game and want to keep playing.

    Bungie, the makers behind Destiny, have already released statements    The content released in the Destiny: The Taken King is a much welcomed breath of fresh air. With 3 new sub-classes to play through, the introduction of humor (yes that's right humor) between the council members and quests that are actually engaging and entertaining draw you into the game and want to keep playing.

    Bungie, the makers behind Destiny, have already released statements stating that they are working to improve players rewards during world interactions. There is even talks of quests coming out with exotic rewards! These are all great things to keep the average player engaged for hours on end.

    The real question still remains, after completing the new line of quests and playing through the strike playlist a few hundred times, is there enough content to justify the hefty price tag associated with this expansion? I think the only answer that makes since at this stage in the game is, it depends.

    What other content is Bungie going to introduce under the umbrella of this expansion free of cost? Will that content include extending the story line? Or simply new quests for new gear etc? Only time can tell.

    What I can say for sure, is that after getting game and experiencing what it has to offer, I am pleased with the new direction Destiny has decided to take. I just hope that the developers provide much more content free of charge under this release package before introducing more paid DLC!

    On a side note....

    Many reviews have expressed there extreme hate for Bungie's Destiny fueled by the Activation greed train. I feel the users and there frustration, you pay $60 for the base game only to get a story lacking shooter with a few strikes, one raid and limited amount of content only to find out that you need to spend another $35 to get the story that should have came with game from the get go.

    Alright, ill admit, when I received the bill for the expansion after paying so much for the content I was a little annoyed... but then I looked at Call of Duty! $70 for the game and at least 5 map packs (thats only maps folks) for $15 a release.... $145 right there. Or World of Warcraft which releases an expansion for $50 and expects to be paid $15 a month, every month to play that expansion.

    Then I look at games like Guild Wars 2, which charges you $50 for the game when it releases and nothing ever again... but hey guess what? They have micro transactions to earn income along the way. And lets be honest, tons of people pay for those micro transactions because they are invested in the game.

    The point here being, it is a lot of money to fork over but that is the gaming industry. If you want to play it you have to pay for it. Developing the stuff is not free and takes time and money. The only thing we as gammers and the community of the games can ask for is some love and respect in the quality and quantity of content released.

    So there you have it folks, the recent expansion to Destiny, The Taken King is without a doubt a great addition to the series that will provide many hours of game play through various avenues presented throughout the game.    … Expand
  51. dogcow
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    Great expansion. Tons of things to do. I've played for over 8 hours and still have lots of quests to start. Just sad my year 1 exotics are quickly being left behind.
  52. snowtiger65
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    Bought Destiny on release, liked it but was dissapointed, seemed to me like an over long demo. Now this bundle has been released and ive played it basically is a complete game with a 'heart'. Glad i gave it another go. Original score was a low 7 but this bundle deserves at least a 9
  53. JackKasket
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    I started playing from Taken King, and never touched the original game. Based on the mixed reviews, I think this was the perfect call, as I have enjoyed this game/DLC immensely.

    After a couple of weeks of doing missions and quests, and starting from level 1, I've managed to get my hands on two of the best Titan items in the game. And that's without doing any raids or Nightfalls. The    I started playing from Taken King, and never touched the original game. Based on the mixed reviews, I think this was the perfect call, as I have enjoyed this game/DLC immensely.

    After a couple of weeks of doing missions and quests, and starting from level 1, I've managed to get my hands on two of the best Titan items in the game. And that's without doing any raids or Nightfalls.

    The Legendary Mark system seems quite well balanced, as you can rack up enough currency for a couple of purple items in one week with almost no effort. Add that to the random drops in Strikes and your character progression to around 300 Light level is actually pretty painless.

    The DLC is not perfect though. For one, I still have absolutely no clue what the story is about. No. **** Clue. I do enjoy Nathan Fillion in his best role since Firefly, and the banter with Ghost and Nathan is quite enjoyable.

    Second thing is that there actually is not much of a story to begin with. That is, the main story missions are over in about 2 hours, unless you suck.

    Overall, as a low entry level MMORPG-ish shooter, this game is almost perfect. No real need to make it a second job like WoW, but just kill some time before going to bed. If you want to raid, you'll get to the required level with almost no effort at all.

    (Maybe my positivity is due to the fact that I never played the original, but regardless, the overtly negative reviews are quite misleading and sound like fanboy rants)    … Expand
  54. can1235
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    Wait, something from Destiny is actually really, really good?

    Hold me, I'm scared.

    But seriously, buy this. It's actually really good, and is worth your money. whether you're new to Destiny or a vet, it's worth the money to pick this up.
  55. Li0NoX_MC
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    Its kind of patetic that some people rate The Taken King with a 0 because they disliked the original game. Instead of reviewing the actual expansion. I bet 1% have even tried the The Taken King,

    So here we go with my review of The Taken King:

    ++++ Story
    +++++ Gameplay
    ++++ Gear / Farming
    +++++ Fun Factor
    ++++ Strikes / Quests

    Solid 8.5/9 out of 10
  56. DrVanillaD
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The Taken King, even with the raid not having been released, has already made good on every promise. The story is focused. The characters have personality and meaningful interactions. The new multiplayer modes and maps are the best yet. The strikes have interesting mechanics that enhance replay-ability. And the questing, which has been completely overhauled, is a blast that keeps meThe Taken King, even with the raid not having been released, has already made good on every promise. The story is focused. The characters have personality and meaningful interactions. The new multiplayer modes and maps are the best yet. The strikes have interesting mechanics that enhance replay-ability. And the questing, which has been completely overhauled, is a blast that keeps me playing long after I promised myself I was done for the day.… Expand
  57. luczol
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    I'm with Destiny from beta, Vanilla was amazing annucement of great potential, TTK is great step forward. It's the best moment to start for new players, and to come back for thoose who stopped playing. All bad reviews are so bad mainly because of the price, so are written by year 1 players who can't stand that. For new players the price is great for all content from year one plus TTK. StopI'm with Destiny from beta, Vanilla was amazing annucement of great potential, TTK is great step forward. It's the best moment to start for new players, and to come back for thoose who stopped playing. All bad reviews are so bad mainly because of the price, so are written by year 1 players who can't stand that. For new players the price is great for all content from year one plus TTK. Stop crying, rate game for it's quality, not your wallet!… Expand
  58. Dartek
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    Finally!!!! This expansion changes everything on Destiny, includes a better looking game, better weapons, more challenge and a little bit more of story (this is definitely the worst part of Destiny), I have the collectors edition too and this includes a lot of great stuff, the best part that strange coin.
    Multiplayer and cop missions are the best, by the way let me tell you that if you    Finally!!!! This expansion changes everything on Destiny, includes a better looking game, better weapons, more challenge and a little bit more of story (this is definitely the worst part of Destiny), I have the collectors edition too and this includes a lot of great stuff, the best part that strange coin.
    Multiplayer and cop missions are the best, by the way let me tell you that if you like a FPS for your kids this is the options, have no real people to kill, no blood, no gore and this edition includes Destiny, expansions and the taken king and also if you are new and you want to enter to the taken king you have an item that level up your character to level 25!    … Expand
  59. GAMERGUY25
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    Now I have played destiny since alpha. I hated the alpha, enjoyed the beta and I love the full game. I didn't agree with they year 1 route for DLC but year 2, is different. There are 3 new subclasses the stromcaller, Nightstalker and sunbreaker each bringing fun new abilities to destiny. The story is actually here this time bringing amazing cutscenes funny moments and great story telling.Now I have played destiny since alpha. I hated the alpha, enjoyed the beta and I love the full game. I didn't agree with they year 1 route for DLC but year 2, is different. There are 3 new subclasses the stromcaller, Nightstalker and sunbreaker each bringing fun new abilities to destiny. The story is actually here this time bringing amazing cutscenes funny moments and great story telling. Despite the story being short the new game modes, strikes and upcoming raids leave more replay value than all of year one. thank you for reading and I will see you soon… Expand
  60. philjob
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    From what I have played, the DLC has made the Destiny experience significantly better. The cutscenes have become less serious and more humorous. I cannot wait for the King's Fall raid.
  61. pardie84
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    TTK is a great DLC, 4 new strikes, a new raid, re-worked Story mechanic with additional story - now quest based, new weapons (SWORDS!) 1 new subclass per race, new PvP modes, new PvP maps.
    Yes, for a DLC its steep at £40 but I know I will be playing this way longer that I would be playing a DLC from any other game some in terms of game time per £, no problem.
  62. The6ovnar
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Bungie has done a lot of work to go back and overhaul their game to make it a more coherent and enjoyable experience from level 1 through to level 40. Unfortunately focusing on old content means that the new content in this expansion is not as large as I would have liked it to be. Don't get me wrong there is lots of stuff there. Brand new enemies and classes add new and exciting combatBungie has done a lot of work to go back and overhaul their game to make it a more coherent and enjoyable experience from level 1 through to level 40. Unfortunately focusing on old content means that the new content in this expansion is not as large as I would have liked it to be. Don't get me wrong there is lots of stuff there. Brand new enemies and classes add new and exciting combat mechanics. With enemies that split in half or blast you with shields the dynamic of PVE changes and I'm excited to see what the new strike and raid bosses have in store. The new PVP modes and maps change up the competitive play as well giving me incentive to go back with my clan mates to bust skulls.

    Folks are going to complain about lack of content and to some extent they are correct. Does that mean Taken King deserves that 1 or 0 on Metacritic? Absolutely not. The game is mechanically fantastic and the new additions are well thought out and implemented. Bungie actively listens to its player base and trys to make their requests happen and for that I applaud them. Veterans of the game will love this expansion and folks who have hated it will continue to hate. For those of you new to the game this is a great time to jump in and is a steal if you are buying it all in a bundle. If you haven't played it yet I highly recommend you try it out.    … Expand
  63. aceofspades8810
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Destiny: The Taken King proves that Bungie has been listening to the community over the past year. They have made active strides to simply the more complex and confusing systems in Destiny (i.e. separating leveling from Light Level, simplifying bounties, gear acquisition, etc.) and make the game more immersive and engaging for the player. The first 15 minutes of the Taken King expansionDestiny: The Taken King proves that Bungie has been listening to the community over the past year. They have made active strides to simply the more complex and confusing systems in Destiny (i.e. separating leveling from Light Level, simplifying bounties, gear acquisition, etc.) and make the game more immersive and engaging for the player. The first 15 minutes of the Taken King expansion are better than the entire 'story' of the base game released last September. The new enemies, the Taken, are more than simply re-skins. They have their own unique animations and attacks that separate them from their counterparts and even have liabilities and attacks that mimic our Guardians' supers. Couple this with a HUGE new patrol area located on the Dreadnaught in Saturn's Rings, new PVP game modes such as Rift (Capture the Flag) and Mayhem (Supers all the time TDM), a new take on Strikes, an enhanced loot system, and a slew of new weapons and armor and you truly have Destiny's most fully thought out, immersive, and engaging expansion to date.… Expand
  64. semyeotic
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    I have ploughed more time into Destiny than any game since Icewind Dale. While the original game wasn't what we might have expected, and the story was a let-down, the core gameplay loop and my fireteam buddies kept me coming back all year, through raids and the two expansions.

    The Taken King honestly elevates Destiny to where we might have expected it to be a year ago. Whatever your    I have ploughed more time into Destiny than any game since Icewind Dale. While the original game wasn't what we might have expected, and the story was a let-down, the core gameplay loop and my fireteam buddies kept me coming back all year, through raids and the two expansions.

    The Taken King honestly elevates Destiny to where we might have expected it to be a year ago. Whatever your opinion of the previous year, the game is now a classic Bungie game, with strong characters, killer cutscenes, fantastic worlds to explore (including the real mysteries of the Dreadnaught), and some absolutely killer multiplayer.

    The cost to game ratio here is phenomenal. Even considering that I bought both the Legendary Edition of the base game and the Collector's of Taken King ($240 Australian all up!), I've gotten over 500 hours of play time across all my characters. That's 50c per hour. About $4.50 per week.

    I have loved the Taken King expansion so far, and truly believe the game is worth your time and money. It's been a long road, but I'm glad I've been on it, and I thoroughly recommend this pack to anyone, but especially if you didn't jump in a year ago.

    Eyes up, Guardians.    … Expand
  65. TrevorNT
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The Taken King is made the way Destiny should have been made from the beginning: the characters have personality (especially Cayde-6), the story is coherent, the missions aren't all the same (in one of the new missions you actually have to be stealthy for instance; in another, you get to the "end" of the mission and hear the triumphic music, and then all of a sudden you're set upon by aThe Taken King is made the way Destiny should have been made from the beginning: the characters have personality (especially Cayde-6), the story is coherent, the missions aren't all the same (in one of the new missions you actually have to be stealthy for instance; in another, you get to the "end" of the mission and hear the triumphic music, and then all of a sudden you're set upon by a mob of Taken and have to basically run away and try to survive), the loot isn't random, the Crucible has fun new maps and modes, the cutscenes augment the story, the bosses are scary and unique in their own way. Suffice it to say that Bungie finally got their act together and the result is phenominal. The -1 is because of the price, mainly; if you play your cards right, though, you can knock its price down a bit (GameStop is accepting your old copy of Destiny for $20 towards the legendary edition of Taken King, for instance).

    All in all, thumbs way up.    … Expand
  66. Xperr7
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    Taken King does a much better job at storytelling than the base game, which was one of my biggest gripes with Destiny (Besides the lag, which STILL hasn't been fixed). The new story is fun to play and is MUCH more rewarding than the Destiny Y1 story. Weapons are more unique in sounds, looks, and colours. While we were forced to leave behind our old gear, we were able to get new gear ratherTaken King does a much better job at storytelling than the base game, which was one of my biggest gripes with Destiny (Besides the lag, which STILL hasn't been fixed). The new story is fun to play and is MUCH more rewarding than the Destiny Y1 story. Weapons are more unique in sounds, looks, and colours. While we were forced to leave behind our old gear, we were able to get new gear rather easy. Once you finish with the main story there is plenty of quests to do so you don't burn out on content. After the main story you get access to the quests for the Exotics "The Chaperone" and "Boolean Gemini". There are now weekly Crucible bounties for another chance at a new Exotic piece of gear. The loot system is improved, an example of this is I got an FWC Shader after 30+ levels of motes and other trash and a Ship in the package after that. The Cryptarchs now sell Legendary Engrams, with even more chances at Exotic Loot. The new leveling system is based off of XP and Loot. You get to Level 40 through XP and equip better gear to get more light, however, light does not affect your level, but it does affect your strength in-game. Level 41 enemies aren't as big of a problem with this new system as, say, a level 32 doing Crota's End Hard mode. Taken King is an amazing expansion to an already insanely fun and addicting game. Can't wait to try to kill Skolas now.… Expand
  67. Caddy197
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    I hope people do not read all of the negative reviews and base their purchase off these. With patch 2.0 and The Taken King, this game went from a good game that did become boring to an amazing game with more things to do than original Destiny offered. With newly built in quest lines, new ways to obtain exotics, and to level up. For the current negative reviews, most are based off howI hope people do not read all of the negative reviews and base their purchase off these. With patch 2.0 and The Taken King, this game went from a good game that did become boring to an amazing game with more things to do than original Destiny offered. With newly built in quest lines, new ways to obtain exotics, and to level up. For the current negative reviews, most are based off how Destiny was up to weeks ago. By reading the comments, I can tell you that most of these people did not buy The Taken King, let alone play it. Check out the great "actual" critic reviewers comments. They are not paid by Bungie or Activision. They also were put under a Review embargo hence the reason why the reviews are still coming in. This game has now became great and I recommend it to anyone that loved Borderlands, somewhat grindy FPS and MMO style games. It has it all in here. I wish I was a new player to forget how the original level system was. The new level system has become fantastic. Great game people!!!!! Buy it!… Expand
  68. Beninator
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    An awesome game to new comers and still a better game for vets. Does not deserve a 0 or 1 - the reviews are very extreme here ...It really is the Destiny that should have been last year. A lot of the community feedback heard by the developers which is a good direction.

    Pros * Story, Game play and fun factor are all up there. Graphics are pretty impressive and so far I'm not getting    An awesome game to new comers and still a better game for vets. Does not deserve a 0 or 1 - the reviews are very extreme here ...It really is the Destiny that should have been last year. A lot of the community feedback heard by the developers which is a good direction.

    Pros
    * Story, Game play and fun factor are all up there. Graphics are pretty impressive and so far I'm not getting bored by any of the new content.
    *Mechanics are being changed ( this can be a con but for me its a pro) - it shows the the designers don't pick one formula and stick with it no matter what. New expansions generally also brings about changes to the game. I see a lot of reviews here bashing on the end game content of year 1 being useless but this is a general trend for most MMO style games. ---->> Be prepared for this on the next expansion. I can almost guarantee another release down the road with a raised level cap and a change in mechanics.

    Cons:
    *Tutorials and explanations are lacking - there could be a lot more done on explaining some of concepts to new comers.
    *New expansion blocks out users unless you buy it which is a really bad decision to make. They could have done what most MMOs do and just block the new content from users who don't have TTK and modify the stats on everyone's gear to keep things balanced. But just to play devil advocate there is no monthly fee going to Bungie so expect similar releases that you have to pay down the road.    … Expand
  69. FunForAll
    Sep 21, 2015
    9
    The game has been a blast. Wondering if the people who say the story is too short actually played the game. After 20 hrs and getting through Oryx, the whole map lights up with a new story line the Taken War. Those missions have been challenging, unique and heck of a lot of fun. Lots of exploration now on the dreadnaught with a bunch of riddle like keys dropped for unique chests. StrikesThe game has been a blast. Wondering if the people who say the story is too short actually played the game. After 20 hrs and getting through Oryx, the whole map lights up with a new story line the Taken War. Those missions have been challenging, unique and heck of a lot of fun. Lots of exploration now on the dreadnaught with a bunch of riddle like keys dropped for unique chests. Strikes (dungeons), POE, court of oryx, lots of new public events and means to summon them, and Raids which i have not even touched yet. Clearly lots of people have decided to put their heads down, cross their arms, pout and shout. instead of just playing and having fun.… Expand
  70. tomhughesnice
    Sep 22, 2015
    9
    Truly fantastic game. Great FPS mechanics in beautifully environments with a Plethora of activities. It will probably take me months to get through it all.

    I would have given this game 10/10 if it were not for the lack of matchmaking on Nightfall and Raid activities. I have had to go to Destiny LFG to find people for these activities.. An TBH I do not see the difference between that and    Truly fantastic game. Great FPS mechanics in beautifully environments with a Plethora of activities. It will probably take me months to get through it all.

    I would have given this game 10/10 if it were not for the lack of matchmaking on Nightfall and Raid activities. I have had to go to Destiny LFG to find people for these activities.. An TBH I do not see the difference between that and matchmaking except its more effort, and I have to accept heaps of PSN friends for people I have only played with once.
    I think every type of activity should allow matchmaking.. But there should be some kind of advanced matchmaking on top of that which includes filters for light level, class, gear etc.    … Expand
  71. Aswizzle77
    Sep 22, 2015
    9
    What Vanilla destiny should have been. Everything from getting loot to the questing system to strikes are all improved from the previous year. Coming into the game for the first time or returning, its totally worth it! Each expansions continues to get better and better! Looking forward to the future of Destiny, will be on this ride for the coming years!
  72. RAMPANT_AI
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    The taken king represents the first destiny DLC to fully full fill its place within the game. The new mechanics and levelling system provide complete overhauls to the gameplay experience which vastly increase the pleasure gained from continuous play. Items such as the three of coins now allow players to work to tip the odds in their favour for gaining the new exotic gear available and theThe taken king represents the first destiny DLC to fully full fill its place within the game. The new mechanics and levelling system provide complete overhauls to the gameplay experience which vastly increase the pleasure gained from continuous play. Items such as the three of coins now allow players to work to tip the odds in their favour for gaining the new exotic gear available and the adaptive loot system provides a very interesting parallel to the previous stagnant gear type attack and defence values. Being able to go from receiving 200 light legendaries at the start of play and working yourself up to 290+ rare loot give a greater sense of progression than the previous grind for a legendary for each slot/marks to buy gear and have all that gear be as good as it can be.

    The new enemy race, the taken, provide a refreshing new opposing force and marks the largest collection of new unit types to be added since launch. The vastly varied and interesting mechanics present for each of these unit types provide a new playing/learning experience similar to the first run through of the previous raids upon your first story quest line experience.

    Story. The "main" story line is something a lot of people are complaining about in their overly negative reviews. Admittedly people who rush through the starting story quest line will finish it in a matter of hours however those who take the time to experience the game will receive much greater enjoyment. (for example my 3 man fire team spent 8 hours on our first run through (and no we didn't wipe much except for when experiencing new mechanics i.e. First Oryx fight)). The first oryx fight rounds off the story nicely with a challenging (if set to hard when still ~230-240 light) skirmish with numerous interesting mechanics that players much learn to understand and combat before being able to progress. Now, as I (and many others) have said, this quest line is rather short (~6 hours). However this is just one of the numerous new storyline quest lines that, unlike others have stated, nicely lead the players into the basic lore behind each of the new strikes. Overall I played around 40 hours of story before entering the raid on the raid release without repeating anything other than daily challenges and all on one character. I have currently played around 130 hours of the taken king and found it well worth my money as only one of my three (34 with bounty prep for day one) characters has completed all the new story quest lines. This bring my game playtime to just under 2000 hours.... No game but halo and space engineers has been as enjoyable or re-playable for me as this game.    … Expand
  73. Succulent_Dan
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    Most of the criticism of this game is well founded, the story is still a bit weak compared to the cinematic experiences in most AAA games, the cost of the DLC on it's own is a farce (the legendary edition is good value though), and the repetition of levels to get high end gear is a bit OTT.

    But I love this game like a son. It's gloriously addictive, beautiful to look and beautiful to    Most of the criticism of this game is well founded, the story is still a bit weak compared to the cinematic experiences in most AAA games, the cost of the DLC on it's own is a farce (the legendary edition is good value though), and the repetition of levels to get high end gear is a bit OTT.

    But I love this game like a son. It's gloriously addictive, beautiful to look and beautiful to play. I've sunk 100 hours on the 360 into this, then re-bought it for the PS4 and have merrily lost another 100 hours without regrets. A sublime experience.

    If I could change one thing, it would be the crucible commentator. He sounds like he's lead speaker at an accountancy conference... "HEAVY TAX INCENTIVES AVAILABLE"    … Expand
  74. S1NCLARE
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    It's all coming to fruition.

    As a day-one Destiny player, I, like many others, was aboard the hype train. I wasn't just aboard said train, but firmly planted in the frontmost seat with my face hanging out the window; like an ecstatic dog who knows he's on his way to the park. I was fresh-faced and optimistic about the world in which I was about to explore, trusting my good pals at    It's all coming to fruition.

    As a day-one Destiny player, I, like many others, was aboard the hype train. I wasn't just aboard said train, but firmly planted in the frontmost seat with my face hanging out the window; like an ecstatic dog who knows he's on his way to the park. I was fresh-faced and optimistic about the world in which I was about to explore, trusting my good pals at Bungie, given our long history together.

    Destiny arrived and (so much has been said about this so I'll be brief) it was fantastic; flawed, but incredibly fun. End of (that) story.

    A year later, my year-one friends and I were the same devoted group of guardians, putting up with the questionable blemishes from year one, but seeing the teased experiences we were about to enjoy with TK, it's safe to say that we had hope for the future (I know, I know. Forgive me for inducing a cringe).

    Taken King is that hope--realized. We didn't always know what we wanted, aside from the more egregious implementations I nodded to above, but we certainly knew the game had potential for much greater things.

    Almost a month into this expansion, it is clear that Bungie has heard the petitions of fans who want Destiny to be that better game so loftily promised years ago. The underwhelming first and second expansions are behind us, and, with all of the content I have plowed through thus far, including a stellar new raid, there is no end in sight of things to do. I am yet again a slave to a wonderful game.

    Mechanically, it remains one of the best shooters around. Now we are seeing the storytelling prowess start to flex its muscles, rather than remain a passive afterthought in the form of exposition dumps from Dinklebot (may he rest in peace). I remain cautiously optimistic for future content, but I feel much more confident now than 6 months ago about the current state and future of Destiny.    … Expand
  75. Akk3d1s
    Jan 14, 2016
    9
    If you enjoy gameplay more than story, you will enjoy this. I cannot remember having played any other fps that felt this good. As a person gaming now for more than 20 years I really don't understand why the game gets these low user reviews. Maybe it is too expensive? Get a job. Enjoy story over gameplay? Watch a movie. Get your ass kicked in the crucible? And you call yourself a gamer.If you enjoy gameplay more than story, you will enjoy this. I cannot remember having played any other fps that felt this good. As a person gaming now for more than 20 years I really don't understand why the game gets these low user reviews. Maybe it is too expensive? Get a job. Enjoy story over gameplay? Watch a movie. Get your ass kicked in the crucible? And you call yourself a gamer. Pfft. Great game!… Expand
  76. pfitter
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Destiny is a grinding game. A very very good grinding game for those who love the grind. People that don't mind doing the same things over and over to get a slightly different roll for a weapon , or people that don't mind organizing raids to fill holes in their gear. One thing about destiny , there's always something to do , and once you take a break for a few days here and there it'sDestiny is a grinding game. A very very good grinding game for those who love the grind. People that don't mind doing the same things over and over to get a slightly different roll for a weapon , or people that don't mind organizing raids to fill holes in their gear. One thing about destiny , there's always something to do , and once you take a break for a few days here and there it's super fun again like any really good game. After getting bored of PVE you can PVP , but I will say that once you are 305-310'ish , grinding is all there is left. So if you hate the grind , don't come here.… Expand
  77. DXD
    May 13, 2016
    9
    (i have played 60+ hours)

    Destiny is an amazing game with beautify graphics an amazing sound track but very little story.... the game is in its prime when your in a fireteam of 6 doing a raid with mates and the PvP has really improved from destiny (year one) if you like grinding out games for multiple hours on end you should buy it if you have not already
  78. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Fun PvP, decent campaign, fun raids. So much grind but it felt good. Some people hated this game but it was a great time sink and a lot of fun
  79. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 8, 2023
    9
    The Taken King is a fantastic follow up to the original Destiny and made it 10x better with better graphics, an excellent story, intriguing characters, and overall a fantastic expansion to Destiny that was actually great.
  80. Unbiased
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    Love this expansion. You'll get the whiners that pick apart the game because bungie didnt do this or that to their liking, which is fine. What is not fine is a **** zero score by most of these people. If you see a zero or one score, you should be able to just ignore it for the most part. They love to hate. This is a great expansion to a great game. 4 million plus play Destiny and enjoy it.Love this expansion. You'll get the whiners that pick apart the game because bungie didnt do this or that to their liking, which is fine. What is not fine is a **** zero score by most of these people. If you see a zero or one score, you should be able to just ignore it for the most part. They love to hate. This is a great expansion to a great game. 4 million plus play Destiny and enjoy it. If they play and don't enjoy it, then why play it? Move along. Insane the hate this game gets. Its only because it is so loved that the hate is so great. It's fell victim to the "hate the most popular ____ in the genre" disease. I have put more hours into Destiny and the Taken King than any other game on my ps4.… Expand
  81. tbouniverse
    Jun 5, 2016
    8
    The Taken King is definitely an improvement from the vanilla game but work is still needed. It was a great effort to avoid making people feel alienated by opening multiple routes to getting the highest level gear, you can do raids, strikes or even bounties for a shot at this stuff.

    At this point, the game has become more suited to PvP players who play the Trials of Osiris or Iron Banner    The Taken King is definitely an improvement from the vanilla game but work is still needed. It was a great effort to avoid making people feel alienated by opening multiple routes to getting the highest level gear, you can do raids, strikes or even bounties for a shot at this stuff.

    At this point, the game has become more suited to PvP players who play the Trials of Osiris or Iron Banner - The presence of unpredictable challenges as a way to keep the game fresh however PvE has experienced a massive drought for almost a half year which has seen many of my friends move away from the game. The content itself isn't bad but the quick lack of it is, and Bungie's inability to make this content prevalent/ not coming up with new ideas is taking the game downhill. The April Update definitely came as a refreshment but it wasn't a game changer.

    I view the game positively because it has bought me into competitive PvP and helped me meet other gamers like myself, However if you are looking for a diversion here, it may or may not last you long. The Kings Fall is definitely a raid to try out but the Vault of Glass in the original game was such a good raid that I can only wait till September to see if the new raid outdoes the fantastic predecessor. 8/10.    … Expand
  82. PanthersFanStev
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    Wow, I see lots of confusion about this expansion. Taken King was available ONLY as a downloadable add-on for $40. All of the content was installed during the 2.0 update, except for a quick license update on September 15th. I did feel misled that the preorder indicated Vanguard and Skolas weapons were only available for purchase with Glimmer at the Vanguard armory and were useless sinceWow, I see lots of confusion about this expansion. Taken King was available ONLY as a downloadable add-on for $40. All of the content was installed during the 2.0 update, except for a quick license update on September 15th. I did feel misled that the preorder indicated Vanguard and Skolas weapons were only available for purchase with Glimmer at the Vanguard armory and were useless since the first weapons you get free are better. Also, my son beat the Taken King in less than 6 hours using his original guardian. (Planning to use a new L25 Hunter myself to up the challnge.). The quality of this content is much better as there are actual cutscenes to build the story and new elements like platforming (albeit nothing like a Tomb Raider). There is of course more content in PvP Modes, Strikes, Raids, etc. and new weapons, although I do not understand why all of the existing weapons were nuked to such weak levels, other than to make players grind more. For $40 this is a fun add-on, should have been $20.… Expand
  83. Sharulan
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    While it could definitely use more content, The Taken King has just enough new areas and missions to feel satisfying, and what content it does have feels fresh and interesting, especially compared to the previous lackluster expansions. When combined with the slew of tweaks and refinements of update 2.0 (which the $40 price tag no doubt helped to pay for), the expansion succeeds in givingWhile it could definitely use more content, The Taken King has just enough new areas and missions to feel satisfying, and what content it does have feels fresh and interesting, especially compared to the previous lackluster expansions. When combined with the slew of tweaks and refinements of update 2.0 (which the $40 price tag no doubt helped to pay for), the expansion succeeds in giving me a reason to play Destiny again, at least for now.… Expand
  84. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Vanilla destiny is very bad.

    The taken king portion however is good. The mission are way better than the original and there's a few game modes/event that if they weren't there, the game would not be the same. Since April they changed a little the game to let you find max leveled gear doing things you like the most which was not the case before that (you need to be either really good at    Vanilla destiny is very bad.

    The taken king portion however is good. The mission are way better than the original and there's a few game modes/event that if they weren't there, the game would not be the same. Since April they changed a little the game to let you find max leveled gear doing things you like the most which was not the case before that (you need to be either really good at Osiris or doing the last raid on hard) and that,s a good thing.

    However i kept wondering to myself why i was still playing that game. Overall the game is good but the only reason to come back is because you become addicted to finding better gear. I would not see any reason to play that game once you're on max level.    … Expand
  85. gdmatt
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    Destiny: The Taken King is a big improvement to the original Destiny and it's first two DLC packs.
    The sheer amount of content and quality of life improvements, make Destiny feel for the first time, that it may someday reach it's true potential.
  86. pablo2008jedi
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    I never enjoyed the previous release, only spent 20 hours on it. This DLC is much better, but there is still a grind. I've put a further 60 hours into the game and I've enjoyed it, but with only the Kings Fall left to do I'm getting a bit bored of it. 60 hours for game is pretty good these days.
  87. Percussius
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    Oh Destiny...where to begin...

    Being a Year 1 player who has put easily over 100 hours into this game, I can safely say that I have mixed feelings on this expansion due to the treatment of all Year 1 content. I booted up the game for the first time yesterday after the lengthy ver. 2.0 update and was treated to two amazing gifts during the introductory Veteran's Walk mission for Year 1    Oh Destiny...where to begin...

    Being a Year 1 player who has put easily over 100 hours into this game, I can safely say that I have mixed feelings on this expansion due to the treatment of all Year 1 content. I booted up the game for the first time yesterday after the lengthy ver. 2.0 update and was treated to two amazing gifts during the introductory Veteran's Walk mission for Year 1 players: the only two exotic weapons (Monte Carlo and Thorn) that I hadn't grabbed in my first year of playing. Much to my dismay, however, I then noticed that the attack values for these weapons was equal to (or lower than) blue and green drops specific to The Taken King. I spent so much time playing this game and forgoing playing other great games in my collection just to amass this amazing arsenal of weapons and now they're all basically worthless? Consider me bummed.

    The content itself in Taken King is great, though I wish there was more of it. The missions are great, the new enemy types and subclasses are great additions, and I can't say enough about how much I love the new Quest Tracking system. The downside is that after just two hours of dedicated play I was able to go from level 34 to level 36, leading me to believe it won't be long until I hit the new level cap and again run out of a reason to keep playing the game beyond checking in once a week for the weekly Heroic and Nightfall strikes.

    I enjoy PvP and this game has a LOT to offer someone who loves competitive shooters. The actual gunplay is as tight as what you would expect from the developers of Halo, and the weapons all feel and sound great (something which Bungie has always done well in spades). There's new maps and the weapon classes have all been either buffed or nerfed in significant ways for the 2.0 update. Love it or hate it, the PvP in Destiny at least manages to stay fresh through constant monitoring and updating by the team at Bungie.

    I'm not going to delve too deeply into the Bungie or Activision shaming here, for their scrapping of the story or constant barrage of $20-$40 updates for content that should have (for all intents and purposes) shipped with the main game back in September of 2014. What I will say is this: Underneath all the controversy and trolling surrounding this game is a great shooter that deserves to be played. If you are new to Destiny and are considering making the plunge, you get the best deal of anyone by jumping into the game in Year 2. Those who haven't invested a significant amount of time in the Year 1 gameplay won't be disappointed with all of their amassed gear being nerfed, and you'll get a more cohesive storyline and better leveling up system to play around with.    … Expand
  88. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    In terms of content you are looking at the same as the other expansions however when you mix this expansion with the massive 2.0 game update it feels like the destiny we should of had from the start. I am no longer bored and frustrated at the infamous destiny grind, it feels more rewarding with now being awarded XP to level up instead of that strange light system. There is a lot more otherIn terms of content you are looking at the same as the other expansions however when you mix this expansion with the massive 2.0 game update it feels like the destiny we should of had from the start. I am no longer bored and frustrated at the infamous destiny grind, it feels more rewarding with now being awarded XP to level up instead of that strange light system. There is a lot more other changes that make it much more enjoyable.… Expand
  89. Joe614
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    I am very pleased with this dlc. There is much more content. The story telling is on point and the game play is as great as it always has been. The only con in my opinion is the nerfing of the guns.
  90. milero91
    Sep 22, 2015
    8
    I really am not a Destiny fan boy, I haven't played it for nearly a year and decided to come back for the Taken King and I don't regret it at all. There is almost enough content their to warrant the £40 DLC but for new players, this is worth every penny.

    The new areas, quests, strikes, raid and other updates make me feel like this game has finally had some personality injected into it.    I really am not a Destiny fan boy, I haven't played it for nearly a year and decided to come back for the Taken King and I don't regret it at all. There is almost enough content their to warrant the £40 DLC but for new players, this is worth every penny.

    The new areas, quests, strikes, raid and other updates make me feel like this game has finally had some personality injected into it.

    People rating this a 0 are either still bitter about the pay model or haven't played the game and enjoy hating on what is now quite a good game.    … Expand
  91. GiftofGab
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    Destiny has done a lot of good things with this expansion and I can see myself getting back into playing this game quite often. The revamped story, newly designed weaponry, quest system, and so forth. They have done a lot right in this expansion and have made themselves a great building block for future expansions.

    One more thing...to all you elitist piles of garbage who thing    Destiny has done a lot of good things with this expansion and I can see myself getting back into playing this game quite often. The revamped story, newly designed weaponry, quest system, and so forth. They have done a lot right in this expansion and have made themselves a great building block for future expansions.

    One more thing...to all you elitist piles of garbage who thing everything that you are playing now should have been included in the main game...shut up. Just honestly shut up. It's absolutely hilarious how you believe everything you are playing now should be free. I think that the real cancer of the gaming industry are people like you, not the DLC business model. I can't help but to smile when I look at all of these 0-3 scores and their reasoning behind it.    … Expand
  92. TheDude-
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    the taken king is the first good dlc that destiny has had the story is actually interesting and very dark with characters that have some depth rather than no depth at all like in the previous dlc's to bad the missions are a bit cookie cutter but fun none the less.
  93. Be_Objective
    Sep 22, 2015
    8
    The best thing that I can say about this expansion is that despite the lingering problems, it's well worth the asking price and you can trust me when I say that such statement does not come lightly. While it may have less story missions and strikes than the original game did, the quests and loot improvements make it last much longer. The new strikes are way better than the original onesThe best thing that I can say about this expansion is that despite the lingering problems, it's well worth the asking price and you can trust me when I say that such statement does not come lightly. While it may have less story missions and strikes than the original game did, the quests and loot improvements make it last much longer. The new strikes are way better than the original ones and the main storyline not only makes sense but it's actually interesting this time around. It does not solve all of destiny's troubles. The grind and lack of new stuff to do begins to sink in after a while, though much later than the original game did when it launched.… Expand
  94. deadeyeal7
    Sep 15, 2015
    8
    If your interested in Destiny don't read most of the negative reviews most of them are a joke and probably stopped playing last year or never actually played it. Personally myself I give the game a 8. Destiny has greatly approved. If you love Borderlands and Diablo then Destiny is right up your alley. It's a rpg with light mmo gameplay. You can play with your friends or by yourself. ThoughIf your interested in Destiny don't read most of the negative reviews most of them are a joke and probably stopped playing last year or never actually played it. Personally myself I give the game a 8. Destiny has greatly approved. If you love Borderlands and Diablo then Destiny is right up your alley. It's a rpg with light mmo gameplay. You can play with your friends or by yourself. Though I admit it's more fun with some buddies. The loot you get now compared to year one Destiny is greatly increased and it is usually gear that is useful. This game gets better with age. Although it may seem a bit pricey to some people. But to me it's better then paying monthly to play a huge mmorpg. I'd rather pay for an expansion every 3 to 6 months then a monthly fee. I also like it better then shooters like Call Of Duty, and Battlefield. However I am more of a PvE kind of person and only dabble in PvP shooters. I enjoy the story missions cause while yes you replay the same missions. But with the loot you get, no 2 play throughs' are exactly the same. It let's you test out what weapons you like and don't like. And the same goes for armor. While the only negative thing I have is like I said before is most of the environments are the same. But it isn't a deal breaker with just how smooth the gameplay is for me. So if you want a good time with friends or just by yourself pick up Destiny: The Taken King. It's pretty awesome. And if your like me you will become addicted!… Expand
  95. Deltron1111
    Sep 15, 2015
    8
    Destiny: the taken king is just a dlc but it brings some much. The story was good, the gameplay was great and the multiplayer needed some new maps and gear and they delivered. The only down side is the $40 for the dlc. If you can get passed that. Then I would say buy it and enjoy.
  96. gophersword
    Sep 15, 2015
    8
    People need to think about what else they buy that is 80$, then compare that to the taken king. For 80$ the taken king is giving you a whole new story and the one from before (i wouldn't consider that a story). Then they put the real goodies in there which goes from loot you get from strike bosses or just the simple aspect of dancing in the tower with your friends. Overall this game hasPeople need to think about what else they buy that is 80$, then compare that to the taken king. For 80$ the taken king is giving you a whole new story and the one from before (i wouldn't consider that a story). Then they put the real goodies in there which goes from loot you get from strike bosses or just the simple aspect of dancing in the tower with your friends. Overall this game has improved GREATLY and is probably one of the best sequels I've seen for a game just due to the humorous storytelling and choice of how you want to play.… Expand
  97. trplem19
    Sep 15, 2015
    8
    PLEASE READ, REAL REVIEW, NOT SOME BUTTHURT FAN!

    As a day one player, i have had my phases where I stop playing because the game gets a bit repetitive, but the taken king is a breath of fresh air. The taken king meets its core player half way with an actual story, great new gear and weapons, rewarding those who grind away, and much needed balance to the weapons system. As much as i    PLEASE READ, REAL REVIEW, NOT SOME BUTTHURT FAN!

    As a day one player, i have had my phases where I stop playing because the game gets a bit repetitive, but the taken king is a breath of fresh air. The taken king meets its core player half way with an actual story, great new gear and weapons, rewarding those who grind away, and much needed balance to the weapons system. As much as i love the new much awaited dlc, its not exactly perfect. Some areas are reused and for the price tag of 40 dollars i would like to expect completely new areas, if you plan correctly you can reach its new level cap in a matter of minutes which kinda defeats the purpose of the gameplay imo, and you cant help but feel that this should have have been the complete from day one.

    PROS:
    fun
    Worth the buy if dedicated fan
    great weapon and amor system
    grinding is more rewarding
    meeting demands to current fanbase
    Visuals are awesome
    about an additional 7-10 hours of additional gameplay
    a more balanced game

    CONS:
    year 1 exotics nerf
    price of dlc of important content that should have been added since day one
    reuse of same areas
    price of dlc for year one players total $160 spent with tax

    Overall a great buy and fun game.    … Expand
  98. TheRedLink799
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Taken King is really good and I have had a lot of fun with it so far, this is what Destiny at launch should have been. But the way Destiny and its DLC have been sold is really stupid.
  99. CntrlAltDel101
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    The original year 1 Destiny was good. Hitting level 20 was like hitting a brick wall with a grind fest to get the right gear and level up. Enter the Taken King ... improved almost every aspect of the game. Bursting with content, a major improvement on story and cutscenes and the grind is still there but in a much more tolerable entertaining package.
    If you played Destiny the first time    The original year 1 Destiny was good. Hitting level 20 was like hitting a brick wall with a grind fest to get the right gear and level up. Enter the Taken King ... improved almost every aspect of the game. Bursting with content, a major improvement on story and cutscenes and the grind is still there but in a much more tolerable entertaining package.
    If you played Destiny the first time round and liked it even remotely, now is the time to jump back in.    … Expand
  100. TimTheBearded
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Destiny isnt really known for its story line and The Taken King is no different. However, the other changes that Bungie made is why I think it deserves an 8. On the positive side, the new experience based leveling system is what Destiny should have had from the beginning. The Taken adds a whole new mechanic to the story. Bounties have become more organized and easy to access and turn in.Destiny isnt really known for its story line and The Taken King is no different. However, the other changes that Bungie made is why I think it deserves an 8. On the positive side, the new experience based leveling system is what Destiny should have had from the beginning. The Taken adds a whole new mechanic to the story. Bounties have become more organized and easy to access and turn in. The vault system has had a much needed update. As a primary PVP player the new weapon balances is great. People are venturing out and using auto rifles for once. The new maps are very balanced and fun to play and the new game modes are a much needed change. On the negative side, the loot system still seems unfinished. Legendaries are about as rare as exotics were in year one. The new Supers are extremely unbalanced. Sunbreaker is far more powerful than the other two. Voidwalker is very underwhelming for PVP, but useful for PVE players. Swords in PVP are way overpowered!!!

    Overall, The Taken King is an amazing update to Destiny. However, its not perfect. There is still a lot of things that need to be fixed. I have a feeling that Bungie will be rolling out small patches over the course of The Taken King to balance everything out.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 10, 2015
    85
    The Taken King shows off Destiny's full potential. This is a must have.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 3, 2015
    100
    The Taken King addition corrects majority of errors that Destiny had from the beginning and finally brings a larger portion of the story and lot of new content to explore. [Issue#258]
  3. DarkStation
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    For the first time, Destiny feels like it’s complete. It’s not perfect, far from it in fact, and I still can’t entirely disagree when they speak of the package itself as bad. But I’ve also been unable to put it down for the past month I’ve played it.
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