Destiny: The Taken King

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Marxowski
    Oct 7, 2017
    8
    Huge step in the right direction. Bought the expansion cause of the good word of mouth even though I hated the base game. But I ended up getting an completely new viewpoint on this game! Could not stop playing it for months. It’s basically how the base game should’ve been. The 3 new subclasses were intriguing, the raid was addicting and adding infusion made loot become way more interestingHuge step in the right direction. Bought the expansion cause of the good word of mouth even though I hated the base game. But I ended up getting an completely new viewpoint on this game! Could not stop playing it for months. It’s basically how the base game should’ve been. The 3 new subclasses were intriguing, the raid was addicting and adding infusion made loot become way more interesting (because of the fact that you could make your favorite gun/gear even stronger). Adding new strikes, missions and stuff to the crucible made this game responsible for the electric bills becoming expensive...… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. evanMP
    Apr 4, 2017
    0
    i never liked destiny when it first came out, but the hype before actually having the game was really high. The story was lame, the multiplayer was ok and the shooting mechanics was all it was worth. then they gave extra lame content with the promise of giving new fun stuff in the near future. And now that i've played the taken king i can say nothing has changed and that this game is thei never liked destiny when it first came out, but the hype before actually having the game was really high. The story was lame, the multiplayer was ok and the shooting mechanics was all it was worth. then they gave extra lame content with the promise of giving new fun stuff in the near future. And now that i've played the taken king i can say nothing has changed and that this game is the same crap. Please bungie stop ripping us off asking us to buy something that could've been included in the original game.… Expand
  8. Licherus
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Best dlc of this game! So many content, great raid, strikes, bosses, swords, interesting exotic quests and more importantly new subclass. Hundreds of hours of fun
  9. BlakDak666
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    Looking back a year and half (when the Taken King expansion launched) I was hoping Bungie would get their act together and really put effort into making the game it was meant to be. While there were still problems with it, the Taken King period (from its release until Rise of Iron) was a very well done year. It had a decent story that was passable and at least something to care about. ItLooking back a year and half (when the Taken King expansion launched) I was hoping Bungie would get their act together and really put effort into making the game it was meant to be. While there were still problems with it, the Taken King period (from its release until Rise of Iron) was a very well done year. It had a decent story that was passable and at least something to care about. It reworked its quest and stories and made them more clever. The raid was not as complex as Vault of Glass, but not as simple and exploitative like Dark Below, making the middle ground work well and having a blast sending Oryx back to hell.

    The reworks and changes made from the first year dramatically bumped up the quality of the game's overall MMORPG-like nature. It carried alot of the old problems first year Destiny had, but made more far more optimistic for Destiny's future. It was a good time and I enjoyed it the most of Destiny's first three years.    … Expand
  10. destinyfan1
    Dec 8, 2016
    8
    possibly one of the best dlc's ever (that i have played in gamehistory)

    pluspoints + a lots of content if you compare it with the dark below and house of wolves + a masterpiece raid + some good multiplayer maps came with this dlc + creative strikes + grinding is way better then in year 1 now negative points - you still have to grind strikes over and over - some bad multiplayer    possibly one of the best dlc's ever (that i have played in gamehistory)

    pluspoints

    + a lots of content if you compare it with the dark below and house of wolves
    + a masterpiece raid
    + some good multiplayer maps came with this dlc
    + creative strikes
    + grinding is way better then in year 1 now
    negative points
    - you still have to grind strikes over and over
    - some bad multiplayer maps came with this dlc+ always the same maps
    so a very good dlc but for people who hate repetivety it will still feel boring    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. ergonomicoT2000
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    OK, now its a game worth playing with enough story line mission and variety to justify the effort of buying it.

    Mind me, boring grinding its still part of it BUT there a major improvements in all areas. It can be intimidating at first (I started to replay after one year stop since i was disappointed as many about the first year edition) because everybody is level 40 however its easy and    OK, now its a game worth playing with enough story line mission and variety to justify the effort of buying it.

    Mind me, boring grinding its still part of it BUT there a major improvements in all areas. It can be intimidating at first (I started to replay after one year stop since i was disappointed as many about the first year edition) because everybody is level 40 however its easy and fun to reach it.    … Expand
  14. Bitrip
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    I hated Destiny when it first came out, the only draw was its similarities to Halo. The Taken King has elevated the game to something I can actually play full time, like a lot of MMORPGs from a decade ago. The new subclasses are also a great addition, especially the warlock's. You can feel like a real mage now!
  15. djtomtee
    Jul 26, 2016
    0
    Very poor, same old content, same loading screens, full price. Load of tosh. Grind, Grind, Grind lets see how much money we can make. You even have to pay real money to make your character do a different dance. Destiny has a 10 year plan to rinse as much money as they can out of you.
  16. firstogo
    Jul 18, 2016
    0
    This game is one of the most disappointing, if not the most dissapointing game in the history of video games. Do yourself a favor. Do not buy this game. Do not listen to the critics as they are payed actors who will get black listed if they mention anything negative. The owners are not trying to create a fan base. They don't give a **** All they care about is money. If you buy this game,This game is one of the most disappointing, if not the most dissapointing game in the history of video games. Do yourself a favor. Do not buy this game. Do not listen to the critics as they are payed actors who will get black listed if they mention anything negative. The owners are not trying to create a fan base. They don't give a **** All they care about is money. If you buy this game, it will only a few a months before a new DLC will come out and you will have two options. Either buy out of necessity or get thrown away and get half of your usual content cut. Please do not support this company, because they're what's wrong with this industry nowadays. Thank you.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. kwstas
    Jul 4, 2016
    6
    i cant understand why people dont see how great game destiny is . i find impossible why there so much hate for this game . i mean open your eyes , destiny is a really promising game , it is the future finally found us . no other game is exactly the same with destiny and i found that is nearly a masterpiece and it has marvelous dungeons countless enemies to defeat , and the multi player ii cant understand why people dont see how great game destiny is . i find impossible why there so much hate for this game . i mean open your eyes , destiny is a really promising game , it is the future finally found us . no other game is exactly the same with destiny and i found that is nearly a masterpiece and it has marvelous dungeons countless enemies to defeat , and the multi player i find it good enough as well . people open your eyes ! the times are changing and you are still so back in the past . even minecraft has better reviews than destiny , for god sake in what world are we living ??… Expand
  19. venomlocke
    Jun 27, 2016
    6
    I have mixed emotions in this game.

    The game play is great and there are more activities to do. I'm also glad that Bungie is starting to have some character development.

    In the end, it gets boring after all of the useless grinding.
  20. 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
  21. dkincade85
    Jun 23, 2016
    3
    I've been playing for only a month now. I enjoy the game but it isn't the greatest setup for a MMORPG but the co-op is fun.

    With that said the amount of issues I've had with Bungie over this month has gotten ridiculous. There have been outages three out of the last four weeks. With several outages happening during each week. I understand that updates are needed but there should be    I've been playing for only a month now. I enjoy the game but it isn't the greatest setup for a MMORPG but the co-op is fun.

    With that said the amount of issues I've had with Bungie over this month has gotten ridiculous. There have been outages three out of the last four weeks. With several outages happening during each week. I understand that updates are needed but there should be no need for this considering how much money they have put into this game and how much we have paid as gamers.

    On top of the many updates and outages. The fact that one can't play offline is a terrible feature that should be changed. Also Bungie will kick you out of the middle of a game no matter where you're at without warning. Unless you subscribe to their twitter feed...

    Overall with Destiny being an overall good game I would have given an 8. But since I can't play the game I paid money for because Bungie can't get their act together drops my overall score to a 3. Added points if the capability of playing offline is added. I'll give it another week or two and if things don't get better then I'm going to burn this game and never come back.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. PedroLvPs
    May 22, 2016
    4
    I got this game for free at Best Buy, and was the WORST GAMES I'VE EVER PLAYED, even that i didn't payed for it, so bad, boring gameplay, borring story, even if you play with friend will be annoyed by it.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Sakamoto_San
    Apr 28, 2016
    6
    Alarga la vida de desiny pero ofrece poco la historia siempre queda abierta a mas y aunque sea todo en linea con buenas armas y jugabilidad termina aburriendo
  29. fuky
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    I got this game bundle with my limited edition Taken king PS4.
    The game came bundle with the original destiny and the DLCs.
    From the perspective of a new player to the series the game is really good. The story, graphics and shooting elements are fantastic. The game looks amazing unfortunately you are limited to following a certain path and can't freely explore the planets, another bad    I got this game bundle with my limited edition Taken king PS4.
    The game came bundle with the original destiny and the DLCs.
    From the perspective of a new player to the series the game is really good.
    The story, graphics and shooting elements are fantastic. The game looks amazing unfortunately you are limited to following a certain path and can't freely explore the planets, another bad thing is that the game feels a little short in content and I also wish there was an looking for group LFR option like wow to do the raids. Even if you got items with lower light lvl.    … Expand
  30. ason313
    Mar 29, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The amount you'll enjoy playing this game is directly dependent on who are playing it with. Game mechanics are grea]t but it never felt fully balanced in PVP which led to overuse of some of the weapons and powers.… Expand
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86

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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