Destiny

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  1. kris2fur
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    While this game is good and looks good, the game is insanely repetitive.
    level 18, 20, 22, hard and heroic strikes are all the same just with metered damage output.
    I really didn't want to do that beta septimus prime strike again, I did that enough. This game would definitely benefit from separate strike for different difficulties. I enjoyed my access to the vanguard armoury level 10    While this game is good and looks good, the game is insanely repetitive.
    level 18, 20, 22, hard and heroic strikes are all the same just with metered damage output.
    I really didn't want to do that beta septimus prime strike again, I did that enough.
    This game would definitely benefit from separate strike for different difficulties.
    I enjoyed my access to the vanguard armoury level 10 items, shame they appeared at level 18.

    Overall good game but as said very, very, very, very repetitive.
    Did I mention this game is very repetitive?    … Expand
  2. dpc
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Ok. People giving 10s and 0s are just doing that to make a point to offset the opposing view. Just be honest, you idiots. Here's what you need to know: visually, the game is beautiful. The combat is fun, intuitive and exciting. However, the game is missing something. Like Watch_Dogs, it's just lacking heart or soul or whatever it is that makes a game special. Mass Effect has that abilityOk. People giving 10s and 0s are just doing that to make a point to offset the opposing view. Just be honest, you idiots. Here's what you need to know: visually, the game is beautiful. The combat is fun, intuitive and exciting. However, the game is missing something. Like Watch_Dogs, it's just lacking heart or soul or whatever it is that makes a game special. Mass Effect has that ability to grip you from the start and never let go. Destiny feels like the developers focused so hard on some stuff, the neglected much more. There's plenty to like about this game (and I am enjoying it), but not too much to love. Play it then give a score that you truly believe. I think you'll agree this falls somewhere in the middle of greatness and crap.… Expand
  3. bananaoctopus
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Destiny is beautiful. It plays beautifully, it looks beautiful and sounds beautiful. It's engaging, thought provoking and very fun. I've been a gamer for nearly 30 years and there aren't many games I can remember enjoying this much.
  4. LJHayes
    Sep 15, 2014
    7
    Very impressive game. By no means perfect; there is certainly room for improvement but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Its biggest flaw is that it can be quite repetitive and FPS fans may find some aspects of the game derivative of other titles but this doesn't take away from the fact that it is a fun game with stunning visuals and a brilliant soundtrack. It is not everything itVery impressive game. By no means perfect; there is certainly room for improvement but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Its biggest flaw is that it can be quite repetitive and FPS fans may find some aspects of the game derivative of other titles but this doesn't take away from the fact that it is a fun game with stunning visuals and a brilliant soundtrack. It is not everything it promised to be yet but Destiny is planned to be a series spanning over the next ten years so there's plenty of time for it to be fine tuned. In the meantime this is a solid start.… Expand
  5. JoeJutty
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    It's huge, it's beautiful, and mechanics are smooth. However having played to level 20, splitting time between PVE and PVP, the whole experience seems incomplete. The characters and story are incredibly drab and lifeless. The "Tower" was a huge disappointment, as I expected something much grander. The game is void of humor and humanity. For a game that is predicated on being the guardiansIt's huge, it's beautiful, and mechanics are smooth. However having played to level 20, splitting time between PVE and PVP, the whole experience seems incomplete. The characters and story are incredibly drab and lifeless. The "Tower" was a huge disappointment, as I expected something much grander. The game is void of humor and humanity. For a game that is predicated on being the guardians of a world on the brink of decimation, I really don't feel all that motivated to save it. It seems as though Bungie is relying completely on the players to provide the heart and soul to the game. All-in-all I'll have fun with it, but was expecting a much more well rounded experience.… Expand
  6. Beermonger7
    Sep 16, 2014
    7
    Come on people a 10 means an epic masterpiece of a game, the game has to have an amazing story/graphics/online/coop/singleplayer.

    A 0 means the game is unplayable like riddled with bugs/no story/2008 graphics/very limited features

    I have never played Destiny Im just teaching you guys how to rate a game. I am giving the game a 7 just because it seems like its a good game just not amazing.
  7. Zbox
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Alot of hype and reallity crushed it.......... isn't bad but isnt that fresh breath for FPS..... basicaly is halo with loot, nothing new , nothing amazing. generic but not bad.
  8. mgastryker
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Yes and no. I urge you to really think about it. Was this game over-hyped? Yes. Is this game still good? Yes. Could it be better? Yes. I'll let you decide what needs to be changed... but it does need change...
  9. Skarwind
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    The first thing I have to say about this game is that if you followed in the wake of the hype train you will be hugely disappointed. That being said, I believe if you were that hyped about a game in this day and age you only have yourself to blame.

    The game overall is solid. It has good gameplay, graphics, music, and sound. The storyline is almost non existent, but being published by    The first thing I have to say about this game is that if you followed in the wake of the hype train you will be hugely disappointed. That being said, I believe if you were that hyped about a game in this day and age you only have yourself to blame.

    The game overall is solid. It has good gameplay, graphics, music, and sound. The storyline is almost non existent, but being published by Activision may have had something to do with that. They have always been a company about money first and quality second so the gaming community should have expected the base game to lack features that will most likely be added as future DLC.

    Putting story aside (this is an fps after all) the game itself is fun. And first and foremost that is what matters. Is there complexity to the game? Not really. Is there explosive action on a grand scale? It's hit or miss on that one. On one note you get fast paced gunplay, but there's not much destruction other than grenades exploding or vehicles being destroyed. There is no destructive terrain, or much in the way of cinematic detail, but the actual combat is still addictive.

    In my opinion the content that the game provides is a good foundation for more to come. At the moment of this writing there are already planned events in the works. It will be up to the community to decide if these are a good addition to the game but for now there is enough to do for a game starting out.

    There is a campaign which is mainly an excuse to hit the level cap, and there Is Pvp to test your abilities against other players (just like your standard shooter). There are also optional quest to keep you busy. Strikes (baby raids), patrol missions (grind kills/fetch quest) and bounties (do X objective with abilities/kill enemies a certain way), and all of this Is a nice time sink if you like things like that. Just like most online RPGs have things like this to keep you busy till the next purchase.

    Destiny does it's job decently but it does need improvement. The skill trees are lackluster. The enemy AI is simplistic and the boss fights leave much to the imagination. The storyline will hopefully be expanded and more in depth in the future. All of these things and more must be fixed and fine tuned to make this game worth higher than a 7 but for now the game is still worth playing. Having friends makes the experience better as well. The Bungie team has succeeded before and I believe they will again given enough time and patience.

    For now the ultimate way to know if the game is for you or not is to play it yourself. Watch some streams, see some let's plays, go to a friend's house and play it. Give it a chance and if you like it post an honest review about it. If you like it then welcome to the family and if you don't then you can always avoid the game, save your 60$ and play something else.    … Expand
  10. sviggo
    Sep 18, 2014
    7
    It's a strange one this. It's a decent game and plays well, mostly, but it's just oh so very repetitive and shallow. Also seems rather unbalanced when it comes to the PvP. I'm currently a level 21 Titan and I'm a tad bored of it already.

    The campaign, or story, well, forget the story. It's not worth caring about in all honesty. So then there's the gameplay. 4 worlds, numerous missions,    It's a strange one this. It's a decent game and plays well, mostly, but it's just oh so very repetitive and shallow. Also seems rather unbalanced when it comes to the PvP. I'm currently a level 21 Titan and I'm a tad bored of it already.

    The campaign, or story, well, forget the story. It's not worth caring about in all honesty. So then there's the gameplay. 4 worlds, numerous missions, but all of them amount to running through shooting the AI enemies or using your powers until killing the final enemy in the mission. Every mission is the same. All you want to do is earn glimmer and xp so that you can upgrade powers or weapons and level up. After which it becomes a monster grind at level 20. Or hope you get some better loot at the end. The whole game is based on this. Even the PvP which consists of the usual run of the mill modes. Capture and hold style "Control", Team Deathmatch etc. But in the PVP it regularly comes down to who has the better gear and better powers that wins the fight. And the least lag. When it's close, it's pretty good, but like I said, it's not ground-breaking gameplay at all. It's a decent shooter but seemingly designed to be played in the same way, over and over, doing the same repetitive missions, just get loot. And it's been designed to have you do this for the long haul. It wouldn't be so bad if the missions were exciting and PvP was more intuitive and offered more rewards like the missions. But that's where the grind comes in. I'm actually so hooked on the game, and grinding, and hoping for a bigger more powerful gun, that I actually can't even be bothered with the campaign now. I've gotten to end of the moon missions which is about halfway. Really no desire to carry on with it. Which then means either PvP or some co-op single strike/raid missions. All of which consist of the same thing, in the hope of better loot, or more grinding to get more credits/vanguard credits/crucible credits etc, so that you can buy some rare legendary gear after you hit level 20. Which requires grinding repetitive gameplay....

    Yes it looks gorgeous and it's designed beautifully, sounds great, feels tight but, well, it's just oh so uninspiring and repetitive. And it does require the long long haul and a lot of your time if you want to get the most exotic gear and max out all the characters but the gameplay just isn't that gripping. Which is where I think it falls short. And it isn't as satisfying as Borderlands is, or as funny, or as diverse, and ultimately not as rewarding when you compare the amount of time needed investing in it, or as pleasurable.

    Worth playing but unless you're committed to doing the rather uninspiring same thing over and over for the foreseeable future then I can't really say you'll be getting much out of it. And then there's the fact it's online only. Me, I'll probably play it for another week or two then trade it in. PS4 version reviewed.    … Expand
  11. yrnotyrkhakis
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    I'm not a big fan of FPS games like this, but I can see this is a very good game. The graphics are gorgeous and there's tons of weapons, armor, and upgrades to find and loot. For my playstyle I couldn't put more than 8 hours into it before it got repetitive for me. Go here, shoot these guys, kill the big one that's a bullet sponge and come back. I also don't do a lot of online gaming,I'm not a big fan of FPS games like this, but I can see this is a very good game. The graphics are gorgeous and there's tons of weapons, armor, and upgrades to find and loot. For my playstyle I couldn't put more than 8 hours into it before it got repetitive for me. Go here, shoot these guys, kill the big one that's a bullet sponge and come back. I also don't do a lot of online gaming, so I didn't fully appreciate all that Destiny was trying to do with it's connected world. If you like doing team co-op or deathmatch, there's a lot to offer. I break this game out to people unfamiliar with the PS4 to show off the graphics. I think the game deserves a 7, but if you're like me and not into FPS games, I would say it's a 5.… Expand
  12. LeChucksBeard
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    It's technically brilliant, but it has the bland story and mechanics you would expect to find in a generic free-to-play shooter.

    It's more fun when played with friends, but the 3-player coop limit is too restrictive.
  13. miktek
    Sep 30, 2014
    7
    OVER IT...My opinion after playing approx 15 hours: Visually one of- if not the best- looking game for this current generation of gaming on console (PS4/XBOX One). Solid shooting mechanics but in my opinion RAGE had better shooting. Well that's it from me for the positives. The game has no soul, no real meaning and feels vapid in both on-going gameplay and story (there is no story). ThisOVER IT...My opinion after playing approx 15 hours: Visually one of- if not the best- looking game for this current generation of gaming on console (PS4/XBOX One). Solid shooting mechanics but in my opinion RAGE had better shooting. Well that's it from me for the positives. The game has no soul, no real meaning and feels vapid in both on-going gameplay and story (there is no story). This game was released about a year ago and it was called Defiance - this is juts a upgrade with graphics. I don't care if Bungie have a 10 year plan, I can only judge with what we got now as i will move on to better games over the next decade. Repetitive missions, boring Strikes, Patrol etc. The Crucible is average multi-player and yeah the game is fun with friends but so is Borderlands which is more fun, more structured, more diverse and more story driven. And this whole, the game starts at 20 is bull. The end game content is still boring and repetitive while you look for loot with light in it. The MMO aspects are fine for me though it is lite but the looting is a grind and not in a good way. Stunning to look at and rock solid shooting but that's it. I did have fun for a while and the game is technically a marvel hence it gets a 7 rating - its not a 0 or 1 game but it ain't a 10 either. It just gets boring and did not hold my interest. i know expectations for the game - just got it as it is Bungie and liked Halo but with that said i did not expect another Halo nor compare. I just found Destiny to be hollow and a one trick pony.… Expand
  14. Jamtots
    Sep 22, 2014
    7
    Not a bad game. Shallow and short with a weak story and dull missions. Repetitive, overly long boss fights that require little more than ducking in and out of cover to take a shot or two.

    Yet, it is still addictive thanks to the loot system. Hoping to receive that next Legendary or elusive Exotic is something that keeps you coming back for more. The PVP is also very satisfying, though    Not a bad game. Shallow and short with a weak story and dull missions. Repetitive, overly long boss fights that require little more than ducking in and out of cover to take a shot or two.

    Yet, it is still addictive thanks to the loot system. Hoping to receive that next Legendary or elusive Exotic is something that keeps you coming back for more. The PVP is also very satisfying, though it has its fair share of balance issues.

    Overall, it's a shallow, but addictive game that could have been so much more had Bungie put a little more time and effort into it. Hopefully it will improve with expansions.    … Expand
  15. Helladen
    Sep 29, 2014
    7
    Destiny was a very good experience for the first couple hours, but it was lacking that Bungie touch that we all know and love. Its story was really really bad, but the world was very great. The music wasn't that bad either, I thought it was one of the best aspects of the game.

    The PvP is not fun nor is the PvE, I had no fun at level 20+ after completing all the available missions. Let's    Destiny was a very good experience for the first couple hours, but it was lacking that Bungie touch that we all know and love. Its story was really really bad, but the world was very great. The music wasn't that bad either, I thought it was one of the best aspects of the game.

    The PvP is not fun nor is the PvE, I had no fun at level 20+ after completing all the available missions. Let's hope that it gets better in future patches, and the story is narrated better for the expansions.    … Expand
  16. Moridas
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Destiny isn't bad, but I don't like it. The multiplayer isn't good enough to make me leave BF4 or Titanfall and the single player story is nowhere near Halo 4. In single player, I feel that i'm playing an MMO alone...do this and do that. Hold that position, grind gear. I would give Destiny a 8 if the MP was more balanced without annoying "supers".
  17. spectre855
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    I had a hard time deciding whether I think this game is a 6 or a 7. Ultimately, I decided to go with a 7 because I want to leave my personal expectations out of it. But I think Destiny fails in marrying a lot of the gameplay elements that it's trying to bring together. In almost every case you can say to yourself "I see what they were going for here" but those aspects generally all fallI had a hard time deciding whether I think this game is a 6 or a 7. Ultimately, I decided to go with a 7 because I want to leave my personal expectations out of it. But I think Destiny fails in marrying a lot of the gameplay elements that it's trying to bring together. In almost every case you can say to yourself "I see what they were going for here" but those aspects generally all fall short.

    The Borderlands loot hunt, the rpg progression, the mmo hub city/shared world all sound like they should make for an amazing new experience but you've probably already played much better versions of all of these things. The loot is few and far between, the progression is linear and basic, and you can't communicate with anyone you see unless you party up with them (limited to 3!).

    I think all of that may have been less troublesome if it had been tied together with a Halo-esque story but that is conspicuously missing as well. The game does deserve a 7 since it's an average shooter otherwise but I am very disappointed that Destiny didn't manage to deliver the incredible new experience I was hoping for.    … Expand
  18. SwitSwat
    Jan 13, 2015
    7
    They could have done much better with this title, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Sure, the story is not the best, and the multiplayer is not the most well-polished, but its an interesting shooter and certainly worth a look if you are a fan of Halo. (LOL 76 metascore for a 500 million dollar game)
  19. Tekozoma
    Oct 14, 2014
    7
    Good shooter with elements of FPS, MMO and RPG. Excellent gun play, graphic and soundtrack. Great multiplayer and coop. But the story is broken. A shame. Dont blame Bungie, its Activision's fault.
  20. Chasmas
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Here is what i think of Destiny so far:

    Pros : - Lovely visuals, - Great combat mechanics, satisfying controls, solid gameplay, - Rich character customization. Cons : - Repetitive gameplay with bland quests, - No true single-player experience, - Not much enemy variety, - The story is there just because it is, more of a fill in than an actual fleshed out story,    Here is what i think of Destiny so far:

    Pros :

    - Lovely visuals,

    - Great combat mechanics, satisfying controls, solid gameplay,

    - Rich character customization.

    Cons :

    - Repetitive gameplay with bland quests,

    - No true single-player experience,

    - Not much enemy variety,

    - The story is there just because it is, more of a fill in than an actual fleshed out story,

    - The music, or better yet, the lack of an interesting musical score except on some rare occasions when we can actually hear some build-up compositions.

    It is a solid 7/ 10.

    But hey, this is just my opinion.    … Expand
  21. wavylife
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This is a first impressions review. I will do another review when I reach level cap and start experiencing some of the end game content. I find the single player elements to be very intense and entertaining, but wait this isn't supposed to be a single player game. They were calling this an mmo? I would say this is just a chat room game, but there is no general chat!!! I have yet to playThis is a first impressions review. I will do another review when I reach level cap and start experiencing some of the end game content. I find the single player elements to be very intense and entertaining, but wait this isn't supposed to be a single player game. They were calling this an mmo? I would say this is just a chat room game, but there is no general chat!!! I have yet to play any of the campaign with anyone other than myself. I even had to stop playing the game and try to recruit some psn friends on reddit because there is an inexcusable amount of ways to communicate with anyone. After playing some of the smoother mp games like CoD and titanfall, I can't help but notice how choppy mp can be. I did like that the mp gives you a random chance to get upgrade after you finish a map. This promotes people hanging in there and not rage quitting. Overall I think this game will do really well and if they implement more communication features people might even stick around.… Expand
  22. revrevolution
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    Destiny is a very solid first person shooter that brings along all of the solid mechanics and gunplay that you would expect from Bungie's group. The pvp is fun, and strike missions are a blast to tackle with friends. That being said, Destiny has many short comings that keep it from being anything beyond average. The less than stellar story is one thing, but the horribly repetitive patternsDestiny is a very solid first person shooter that brings along all of the solid mechanics and gunplay that you would expect from Bungie's group. The pvp is fun, and strike missions are a blast to tackle with friends. That being said, Destiny has many short comings that keep it from being anything beyond average. The less than stellar story is one thing, but the horribly repetitive patterns of deploying and guarding ghosts will wear you thin by the end of the game. In fact, given the games development time, I'd say the biggest disappointment is the lack of content readily available right out of the box. This is where Activision continues to insult and manipulate the gaming world via dlc releases, gouging additional money from careless users until the next big thing comes along. It's really sad to see this sort of thing happening with a Bungie title, but unfortunately that's what you will be getting into with Destiny. In terms of social aspects of the game, Destiny bears even more letdown. While Destiny was created to give off a large open world social/MMO vibe, Destiny is hardly social at all beyond the ability to walk up and randomly dance with someone. Unless players are in your fireteam or party, you actually cannot communicate with them at all. This completely contradicts any social affects that Bungie may have been going for, and is just extremely disappointing. All in all, this is NOT a bad game to play, however it falls well short of my personal expectations, especially coming from the group that created Halo. Nothing revolutionary here, just another shooter to eat away a few months of your time.… Expand
  23. lukszu
    Nov 4, 2014
    7
    OK, Ive clocked more than 100h in Destiny and it is a fun game but only to play with your friends/or in co-op (especially once you do the main story). Still doing the same strike for 150th time is becoming boring. The gameplay and shooting mechanics are fantastic, on the other side the lack of story and just few planets to explore don't meet with the expectations and hype created beforeOK, Ive clocked more than 100h in Destiny and it is a fun game but only to play with your friends/or in co-op (especially once you do the main story). Still doing the same strike for 150th time is becoming boring. The gameplay and shooting mechanics are fantastic, on the other side the lack of story and just few planets to explore don't meet with the expectations and hype created before the game releasement. Fun game but it could be so much better.… Expand
  24. OmegaTigerWoods
    Apr 12, 2017
    7
    It's not perfect; the game in its current state is pretty bare bones & the loot system could be stronger & more diverse, but unlike Borderlands, the shooting is fantastic & feels great. The Game also looks beautiful, boasts a beautiful soundtrack & when you have friends to play with, it's easily one of the best playing experiences you can have on the PS4.

    This is also clearly a    It's not perfect; the game in its current state is pretty bare bones & the loot system could be stronger & more diverse, but unlike Borderlands, the shooting is fantastic & feels great. The Game also looks beautiful, boasts a beautiful soundtrack & when you have friends to play with, it's easily one of the best playing experiences you can have on the PS4.

    This is also clearly a long-term project for Bungie, it's going to get far better down the track so you might as well jump on early!    … Expand
  25. BastardySkull
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Having reached level 20 I think I'm now able to reliably review the game.

    The story leaves a lot to be desired but overall the gameplay is solid and fun. Collecting loot and completing Strikes when you hit the level cap still has the game feeling fresh, despite running the same content again scaled for your level. Implementing proper clan support and wider voice chat features is a    Having reached level 20 I think I'm now able to reliably review the game.

    The story leaves a lot to be desired but overall the gameplay is solid and fun. Collecting loot and completing Strikes when you hit the level cap still has the game feeling fresh, despite running the same content again scaled for your level.

    Implementing proper clan support and wider voice chat features is a must for Bungie, to shirk on these was arrogant and inexplicable. If this is implemented I'd change my review to an 8.    … Expand
  26. Eflond
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Solid, quality game. Great competitive-cooperative gameplay, sci-fi atmosphere, very nice visuals.
    Still this game feels over-hyped, not best in using created atmosphere, uncomfortable with absence of offline mode.
  27. MyrmidonTengu
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    In-depth review (Scroll down for TL:DR short version)

    Warning: This is a game review, not an expectation or hype review. I will simply put, tell you if the game is worth buying based on my experience with multiple aspects of the game, so here goes. This is my first review and I hope this will answer many questions for those who are unsure about the game. This review is made up from a    In-depth review (Scroll down for TL:DR short version)

    Warning: This is a game review, not an expectation or hype review. I will simply put, tell you if the game is worth buying based on my experience with multiple aspects of the game, so here goes.

    This is my first review and I hope this will answer many questions for those who are unsure about the game. This review is made up from a little over four hours of gameplay which I believe is enough to warrant a review on any game. I am separating the review based on six factors. story, gameplay, graphics, sound, replayability, and miscellaneous. I will NOT talk about the expectations of the game based on outside views or marketing.

    Story: 4/10 Destiny's story seems rather absent. There is definitely a back-story involving a great evil and a mysterious savior (called the Traveller), but the specifics beyond that are hard to follow or just not there. This is not like Mass Effect or Divinity which has complex story arcs and side plots so if you were expecting a single player experience based on this factor I would not look forward to having a fun time playing Destiny. Main story missions are often voiced by your partner called Ghost, who explains the mission details as well as the backstory of what is going on. There are other characters involved besides the usual vendors or side mission npc's (like The Speaker) but the draw to the lore is barely existent. The story is there to keep everyone on the same track of battling the Darkness and that is pretty much it.

    Gameplay: 9/10 This is where things are looking up. The gameplay is simply superb. Everything involving your character to the weapons you pick up to the tactics and AI you encounter all combine for a wonderful time. I am able to continue playing this game just on the gameplay alone. There is a lot here with different weapons, subclasses, leveling, skills, etc that enhance the gameplay in many ways.

    Graphics: 9/10 Again this is where Destiny shines. The PS4 version will not disappoint. I will easily say this the best graphics to date for the new console. The textures are crisp, the parallaxing is impressive, the lighting and shadowing create amazing scenes. The frames per second seems capped at around 30-35 if I had to guess. There were no real drops or dips in the frames during my entire play. Your character also looks extremely detailed despite the fact you only see it when your at the Tower, when casting spells, or when on a vehicle. The effects are of a high graphic fidelity as well, with weapons, skills, ships, and vehicles clearly showing proof of this.

    Sound: 8/10 I love my audio and Destiny does not disappoint in this front either. The soundtrack is impressive and helps paint the the game world Bungie has created. The environmental sounds paired with the sounds made by your character or weapons all account for a great unique experience. I noted in the game when shooting some Dreg I heard the muffled echoed sound of a sniper rifle far away followed by a couple explosions. I went to investigate and found a fellow Guardian tackling another group of Fallen. Each gun sounds distinct and different, each character skill sounds different. There is a lot of creativity heard in this game and adds to the mystery.

    Replayability 8/10: There is a decent amount of end game content that is evidenced by the multiple vendors in the Tower, but I feel the replayability is in only the end game content, coop, and pvp material and not in the story content which I mentioned earlier. So in short this game will be fun to replay with a group of friends as it keep one's interest with the extra missions, pvp, and large group events.

    Miscellaneous: 6/10 This is where I add details about aspects that add to the game and personal opinion. For example, seeing as it is a multiplayer game and one must play with a internet connection, I first have to note that I experienced no drops in connection or latency when playing Destiny which is impressive at launch date. There is a installation required for those, like me, who bought the disc but it did not take long. As a personal note, I felt like there was not enough added to the game. Sure it has side missions and beautiful landscape but there was not enough for me to draw to it. The world events and coop definitely helped but I feel like there are things about this game that Bungie could have expanded on, like ship upgrades, more story, vehicle equipment/research/attachments, side mission creativity (which could hopefully expand on the lore), and even more skill/weapon attachments/adjustments.

    Overall / TL:DR version

    Is this game worth buying for single player or story reasons: No
    Is the game worth buying to play with friends or others online: Yes    … Expand
  28. Edward_F
    Oct 30, 2014
    7
    This game is made by art directors! It’s really beautiful, nice-looking weapons, nice looking locations, nice looking enemies, nice looking armor and etc. The idea of presenting game as semi-open world crating the illusion of real MMORG is nice too.

    Though they forgot to hire gameplay director, as game is repetitive and unsatisfying. One run through campaign and it’s getting boring.    This game is made by art directors! It’s really beautiful, nice-looking weapons, nice looking locations, nice looking enemies, nice looking armor and etc. The idea of presenting game as semi-open world crating the illusion of real MMORG is nice too.

    Though they forgot to hire gameplay director, as game is repetitive and unsatisfying. One run through campaign and it’s getting boring. (Very short run in 6-8 hours tops) Re-playing missions on higher difficulty is useless. It yields no real reward just more time to complete against tougher enemies.

    Experience based level cap limited to 20. It’s ridiculous. To get higher level special items are needed that are hard to find. The best option to buy weapons sing special currency, though with price of up to 150 units per gun and getting only 2-4 per 20 min mission is just too much. Raids automatic match making is unavailable, so I need to have friends available or find someone to join me. I suppose spending time finding or organizing people and not playing is sucks.

    The game has a potential, though boring and repetitive gameplay that requires a lot of time to get new stuff and so new level is discouraging. I thing only gamers with A LOT OF FREE TIME will get fun out of it.

    Oh, yeh. Deathmatch sucks.    … Expand
  29. DragonKingSoup
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Not sure if the Playstation Network having issues, but this game should have an option to play offline. For a game that is billed to have a "cinematic experience" all I have experienced is the in-ability to play it. I'm sure this review will change once the server issues are fixed, but with no single player offline, it really hurts the overall package.
  30. Yalingo
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Destiny is OK. It's not great but not unplayable. Plays like Borderlands without the Humour and Halo without the story. The gunplay is generic and there's very little to break up the monotony. The lack of proximity voice chat makes the game feel very lonely.
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#57 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 95
  3. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. RPGamer
    Nov 25, 2014
    70
    Although Destiny isn't the brilliant start to a franchise that many had hoped for, it's a great game for those who can push through its flaws and enjoy the ride.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2014
    80
    What is most amazing of all is that despite its litany of weird little problems, Destiny is fantastic, its combat up there with the very best, the thrilling rhythm of its battles still not fading the 30th time through, and it has no single systemic problem that is not fixable. [Dec 2014, p.106]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    89
    Destiny is a flawed but still extremely fun 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. [Oct 2014]
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