Destiny

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  1. Handtorch
    Oct 9, 2014
    5
    Game looks great. Game mechanics is solid. The story does not exist. It seems that content was cut presumably to add to the upcoming expansions. No off-line play that becomes a huge problem because the connectivity is flaky especially on the weekends. Nowhere near the campaign content of Halo or any other game I would consider top tier. The AI is the same regardless of the map; bungieGame looks great. Game mechanics is solid. The story does not exist. It seems that content was cut presumably to add to the upcoming expansions. No off-line play that becomes a huge problem because the connectivity is flaky especially on the weekends. Nowhere near the campaign content of Halo or any other game I would consider top tier. The AI is the same regardless of the map; bungie just changed the shape of the MOBs, and maybe where the player is supposed to shoot them. If Borderlands had a pretty sister but wasn't as deep her name would be Destiny.… Expand
  2. Grassrafiki
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    Playing through the campaign with a buddy is the most fun I've had on my ps4. It was all down hill after that. I'd give the game a solid 9 for first impressions. Gameplay feels polished and is exciting and tense. Challenging yet accessible. Graphics are decent. Best lighting I've ever seen. A bit too cartoony though
    The end game is terrible and repetitive. Short and unfinished campaign.    Playing through the campaign with a buddy is the most fun I've had on my ps4. It was all down hill after that. I'd give the game a solid 9 for first impressions. Gameplay feels polished and is exciting and tense. Challenging yet accessible. Graphics are decent. Best lighting I've ever seen. A bit too cartoony though
    The end game is terrible and repetitive. Short and unfinished campaign. unfinished game. The grind is unrewarding and exhausting.

    Light leveling system is the worst leveling system I've ever seen. Once you hit end game you need light. You get light from armor. All other stats on armor become moot at end game. Before end game you can pick and choose which stats you prefer and build your character. At end game they introduce the light stat on armor and that's all that matters. No more choice or build or customizing. Terrible    … Expand
  3. GoGoGadge7
    Oct 19, 2014
    6
    Destiny misses the mark on so many levels aside from mechanics of overall gameplay. The combat is there. Bungie is known for that and they execute it well. But this game misses the mark on too many other fronts. To name the biggest of them all IMO is the multi. There is ZERO progression and zero reward for playing PVP. One stat "light" is supposed to hold me as I grind match after matchDestiny misses the mark on so many levels aside from mechanics of overall gameplay. The combat is there. Bungie is known for that and they execute it well. But this game misses the mark on too many other fronts. To name the biggest of them all IMO is the multi. There is ZERO progression and zero reward for playing PVP. One stat "light" is supposed to hold me as I grind match after match with loot drops being totally random and not dictated according to skill? What is my incentive for trying in any match? I'd rather just stand there, and be carried and hope something good drops. I have played for a solid week with ZERO progression of my character. Loot drops for me sure, but it is not as good as what I already acquired A MONTH ago. This game reeks of publisher medaling. Thankfully, this game has a 35.00 trade in value at Gamestop. And let's face it... who is going to be playing this when Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and Halo MC drops?

    If anything... Destiny 2... if there is one... should learn heavily from these mistakes. This is the last time I will ever be burned by a game that was really, if you think about it, entirely sold on hype. Nobody on my friends list.. of about 200 people... is playing this game. Most have gone back to BF & Ghosts. So far.. 1 year into this generation.. I am not impressed with what has been presented to the community.    … Expand
  4. todesmilch
    Oct 20, 2014
    6
    I have sunk about 200 hours into this game. And these are my thoughts and impressions about the game.
    The game looks and plays good. Controls are solid and it looks like some effort was put into the artistic design of the environments. In my opinion the game is pretty good. But in no way is this game revolutionary or does it live up to the hype that was advertised pre-release. There    I have sunk about 200 hours into this game. And these are my thoughts and impressions about the game.
    The game looks and plays good. Controls are solid and it looks like some effort was put into the artistic design of the environments. In my opinion the game is pretty good. But in no way is this game revolutionary or does it live up to the hype that was advertised pre-release. There is seriously nothing new to be found here.
    The story is vapid at best. The strikes are all the same "Go here and kill this guy" formula. The story missions are just as repetitive. Missions on patrol are bland. If you love RPGs because of the immersion you get from the rich story telling and the lore, you will not get that here. Anybody who claims this is flat out lying to you. This game has virtually no immersion at all. It is a dressed up shooter with some RPG elements. I really hope this is resolved with future content.
    The most disappointing thing about this game is its unrealized potential. They should have ditched the Grimoire and put those resources into writing a decent story. Everything is in place for this to be a great game, but as it sits, this game is just a good game.    … Expand
  5. albinocreep
    Oct 29, 2014
    6
    Ugh, this game was a gross disappointment with an embarrassing lack of content... That being said I can't rate it too low, because I did spend weeks obsessively getting better gear to get my hunter to level 29, so, in pure hours played, I suppose I got sixty bucks worth? It just should have been more fun.
  6. overZtop
    Oct 25, 2014
    6
    I have played all three character classes to lvl 29 and 30. Done the Raid etc. Graphics and gunplay are shiny and well dome. Classes are reasonably fun, but warlock seems the best designed class. Story and character are flat and with no personality. Strike fights and enemy AI are boring. PvP is also limited and seemingly plagued with lag and seems to veer wildly in terms of one'sI have played all three character classes to lvl 29 and 30. Done the Raid etc. Graphics and gunplay are shiny and well dome. Classes are reasonably fun, but warlock seems the best designed class. Story and character are flat and with no personality. Strike fights and enemy AI are boring. PvP is also limited and seemingly plagued with lag and seems to veer wildly in terms of one's performance.

    The game has its share of server glitches. Bungie continues to tweak guns for pvp, often overdoing it. The reward system is a tad daft. You can't play the character you choose and expect to max out your level with skill. It's luck. The game gave me gear for classes I was not playing and so my chosen class remains at 29 and the secondary characters have gear that will level to 30. I added these characters simply to make use of the gear that dropped for them.

    People with more skill and more hours than I have get barely any good drops and are also thwarted from leveling up.

    While the dlc is held out as more content is coming, it is hard to see how a few more maps and a raid are going to patch up the non existent story and barren gameplay environments.

    And sound. How is it that huge monsters can stomp up behind you and not be heard?    … Expand
  7. AndyPatterson96
    Oct 26, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a hugely ambitious game and with that it is also hugely flawed. Though going through story missions and raids with a team of friends provides a bit of entertainment, the loot system bogs it down heavily, making playing Destiny past level 20 a maddening chore.
  8. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Here is my review for Destiny. After level 25 and 50 hours of gameplay for information.
    I put him 70 for a video game cut into DLC. I do not want to pay for the extra content that should be included.

    Graphics 8/10
    Music 8/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Scenario 3/10
    Multiplayer 5/10

    My overall score is 6
  9. J_hagennn
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    After the dust has settled, there is one thing to be said about Destiny. Over-hyped.
    Take out the hype and guess what you have. An incredible intro to a forced 5 part dlc pack season thanks to Activision. And that is really my only qualm with the game. It's a pretty large issue, but I see a lot for this game in the future. The actual game-play itself is some of the best I've played in    After the dust has settled, there is one thing to be said about Destiny. Over-hyped.
    Take out the hype and guess what you have. An incredible intro to a forced 5 part dlc pack season thanks to Activision. And that is really my only qualm with the game. It's a pretty large issue, but I see a lot for this game in the future. The actual game-play itself is some of the best I've played in it's genre. The PvP can be a little spastic and the super's can get annoying to fight against sometimes. But overall, everything plays very well. The PvE and RPG aspects of the game are what bring it down a bit. Boss's have entirely too much health, and there is hardly enough variety during the battle to make it interesting. And the fact that doing strikes is the most efficient way to acquire new gear is a little disappointing. But I'm still playing. And that's what solid game-play mechanics will do to players. The game in it's current state is unfinished, due to Activision's role. But I appreciate the way they are releasing content. It adds a new layer to immersion. If they gave you everything they had to offer at release, you'd play through it in a week or two and be done. That's not how events happen in the real world. It take's months, even years for wars to develop and end, not weeks. So by releasing certain content throughout the year, it adds an almost realistic approach to how the players will encounter the story. Destiny is an amazing FPS and an average RPG, for now. When the rest of the content is released, I believe that Destiny will finally live up to the hype it built.    … Expand
  10. theFPSyoungGOD
    Nov 6, 2014
    5
    destiny is essentially "lotto the game" its really sad that we just do the nightfall and raid and just hope for some decent drops,to farm one raid just to progress is tragic.

    however gameplay is good but obviously repetitive,crucible also take very little skill.
  11. Airesofwar
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    I give this game 5 stars but its a overall disappointment. After all the money and time spent on this game, it simple falls short of my expectations. The solo play is not bad but kind of a rip off from borderlands and the multiplayer is simply broken lacking the fundamentals of a true FPS game. I guess the true disappointment is in the multiplayer side of the game. Starting out you willI give this game 5 stars but its a overall disappointment. After all the money and time spent on this game, it simple falls short of my expectations. The solo play is not bad but kind of a rip off from borderlands and the multiplayer is simply broken lacking the fundamentals of a true FPS game. I guess the true disappointment is in the multiplayer side of the game. Starting out you will find yourself out-matched by higher level players which truly have a huge advantage. Their are guns that are simple over powered and they are starting weapons which leaves players with the response "if you can't beat them join them".
    The diversity in the weapons is great but again, it leaves the lower levels at a big disadvantage not being able to wield the high level weapons. If that is not enough for you, the perks; higher level players have, can leave low levels at the player mercy. Their is no skill base ranking system that you would expect from a Bungie game, which after 343's attempt at Halo 4, you would almost certainly expect their to be one.

    Again not a bad game but not the legacy game we all anticipated!    … Expand
  12. v0nd3
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a classic example of a game that was oversold and under delivered. While the game provides a basis for something that may, one day, be a great game, in its current state, it is nothing beyond average.

    Graphically, Destiny provides some of the best artwork in a game set in a new sci-fi world I've seen. Vistas on the different planets of our solar system are wonderfully and    Destiny is a classic example of a game that was oversold and under delivered. While the game provides a basis for something that may, one day, be a great game, in its current state, it is nothing beyond average.

    Graphically, Destiny provides some of the best artwork in a game set in a new sci-fi world I've seen. Vistas on the different planets of our solar system are wonderfully and beautifully created, and leads one to want to view them rather than actually play the game itself. The story that players wander through, as there really is no overall story arc that is particularly compelling nor provides adequate reasoning for what is happening throughout it, is lackluster at best, and seems to have been completely ignored as nothing more than a tag-on rather than a main sell for the game.

    Where Destiny really shines is its combat gameplay mechanics, with the combat feeling fluid and, for lack of a better word, right. Player vs. Player is one of the more compelling reasons to play this game, with the combat feeling more balanced than one would expect. While there are certainly advantages to players with exotic gear fighting lower levels, it is not in such a way that there is no point to joining in on it. As well as that, the various classes are interesting, if somewhat too similar to one another.

    However, beyond this, the overall game itself reminds me of a massively-multiplayer game in regards to all of the bad things that come with them, with little of the benefits. Load times are frequent and long, maps are notoriously small for what they were perpetuated as being, and the Strikes and Missions offer little enjoyment after the initial run. Too much grind for too little gain is the best way to put it. Truly, the only thing that kept me coming back was the PvP, which too has lost its luster.

    Overall, Destiny isn't a bad game, but it is nowhere near being a good game either. Rather, it's average, with some moments of brilliance, and other, far more, moments of poorly thought out choices and gameplay decisions.    … Expand
  13. TurtleDrum18
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    This game is GREAT!... for the first month of gameplay. When I jumped into this game I was absolutely hyped for what Bungie had in store. The first 8 or so missions were great, they were full of action and really gave me a feel for the game. Sadly, I started to feel the repetitive gameplay after the first couple of hours. That isn't saying much tough considering how short the campaign is.This game is GREAT!... for the first month of gameplay. When I jumped into this game I was absolutely hyped for what Bungie had in store. The first 8 or so missions were great, they were full of action and really gave me a feel for the game. Sadly, I started to feel the repetitive gameplay after the first couple of hours. That isn't saying much tough considering how short the campaign is. Speaking of the campaign, the storytelling really and I mean REALLY fell short of Bungie's standards. 90% of the time I had no idea what was going on and why I was killing countless waves of enemies and bosses which are just "bullet sponges" with virtually no special attacks. The only highlight I found with this game was "The Crucible" which is very great but could still use some work. I wouldn't recommend buying this game unless you are solely looking for PvP.… Expand
  14. MattnaCarta
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    This won’t be short, so skip to the summary if you want the concise verdict.

    To start off, both Destiny's sound and visuals are excellent. The soundtrack is brilliantly put together, and is backed up by spectacular scenery - most notably on the moon. Animations and effects are well done. Glitches are infrequent at worst in normal game-play, and the game definitely doesn't suffer despite    This won’t be short, so skip to the summary if you want the concise verdict.

    To start off, both Destiny's sound and visuals are excellent. The soundtrack is brilliantly put together, and is backed up by spectacular scenery - most notably on the moon. Animations and effects are well done. Glitches are infrequent at worst in normal game-play, and the game definitely doesn't suffer despite the lack of 60 frames per second (as it shouldn't).

    The core game mechanics are solid. Movement is smooth and fluid while shooting is well refined and satisfying. Both aspects do of course have similarities to Halo, but that isn't at all a bad thing.

    However, beyond the basics, Destiny does have numerous issues. Firstly, there's no reason that a game of its genre should have a ground breaking story-line. The truth is that the majority of the target audience don't want it. But that still doesn’t excuse the half-baked attempt at a story that Destiny gives us.

    Barely anything is explained. What happened to the traveller? Why are all of the guardians dead at the start? The game sets itself up to explain its background, but never does. The whole story in the end feels pointless; as though nothing has really been achieved. There’s not nearly enough time to learn about the characters let alone care about them. In-depth character development isn’t necessary, but there needs to be at least a little to make the story worthwhile. Destiny has near to none.

    Bungie may claim that this is merely the first chapter. Destiny has numerous expansions to come, so while you might not feel any sense of achievement yet, you will. The problem with that is that this was a full price release. To package such a lacklustre, unfulfilling story into a full price release is criminal. Without paying for Xbox Live/Playstation Plus, the campaign is all you get, and it definitely isn’t worth the price on its own.

    Sure, the Grimoire cards on Bungie’s website explain everything you want to know about Destiny’s universe, but why should you need to visit a website? Needing to leave the game to get a full experience is poor design, full stop. Destiny began with the ambition of immersing the player in a rich new world, drawing fantasy together with FPS to create something fresh. Instead, you’re left wondering what your purpose in this new world is. You’re left wondering who all of these random and mismatched alien races are. Why did they come to Earth? Why did they attack humanity? What happened to leave Earth in ruin? None of it is properly explained.

    Even beyond the campaign, the lack of content is constantly apparent. While every area is beautiful, the fact is there are only four (excluding The Tower). To add to this, the game barely encourages exploration, and so there’s very little point or enjoyment in it. At later levels, you’ll find yourself killing the same few dozen enemies time and time again. You’ll be repeating the same few dungeons (called strikes) over and over hoping for a chance of good loot. The enemies soon become boring to fight, as well. They lack variety, and bullet-sponge bosses are infuriating. You could take on the raid for a more advanced challenge, but you’ll need five friends with Destiny to be online with you to be able to access what is without doubt the best developed content in the game. Destiny’s promise was that it would have a lifetime of ten years, but sadly many people will be bored within ten hours.

    Levelling in Destiny also comes with problems. To advance past level 20 you’ll need to collect armour pieces with the ‘light’ stat, but the loot system is punishing. After level 20, all loot is completely random. You collect ‘engrams’ in the world which you then decrypt to receive an item. Engrams have different tiers (rare and legendary) but beyond that you get a completely random piece of loot. Even better, if you decrypt a legendary engram you have a chance of getting an armour piece for another class which you can’t even use. As a result, levelling beyond 20 is based almost entirely on time and luck, not skill. That’s an issue.

    Moving away from the co-operative aspects of the game, PvP is good. The difference in gear between new players and high level players isn’t ideal, but is easily tolerable. You can also use PvP to get loot, but again it’s random, so don’t expect a 5.0 K/D will earn you a legendary engram.

    All in all, Destiny has solid foundations, but the rest needs some work. It is by no means a bad game. It has been put together with more care and attention than most releases of the past few years. However, it isn’t revolutionary, and at times it struggles to simply be enjoyable. What’s sad is that it had the potential to be great. The ideas were there, but the execution missed the mark this time. Perhaps, in time, Bungie will fulfil their promises, but that time could be some way away.    … Expand
  15. GamingIsDead
    Nov 19, 2014
    6
    This game is not great by any means. The graphics are quite nice, but the actual gameplay is a repetitive chore. This story missions are the exact same practically over and over just shoot this shoot taht, and the story actually makes no sense whatsoever. The 3 classes hardly have any customization, and each has there own other subclass you get at lvl15 but its a worthless attempt to makeThis game is not great by any means. The graphics are quite nice, but the actual gameplay is a repetitive chore. This story missions are the exact same practically over and over just shoot this shoot taht, and the story actually makes no sense whatsoever. The 3 classes hardly have any customization, and each has there own other subclass you get at lvl15 but its a worthless attempt to make the game more diverse as they aren't that different or that much fun. The crucible is a bad atttempt at PvP, theres really nothing very good about this game other than the graphics, the ingame driving on your speeder, and the PvE. The raid stuff is decently fun, although the bosses are extremely dumb and it all just comes down to just shoot shoot shoot sit wait for health to come back shoot as they just sit there taking punishment. I guess its a decent game for co-op and makes up for the fact that playing solo is repetitive, and hardly fun.… Expand
  16. nicky69
    Oct 3, 2014
    5
    Graphically stunning, and the gameplay is spot on, but sadly they are the only good things about this title. Story is poor to say the least, and the missions get's really really repetitive. Can't believe there's no crafting option in a title like this, because for me it's a must in an MMO. The game is nothing but an absolute grindfest, and has been totally overhyped. Destiny promised soGraphically stunning, and the gameplay is spot on, but sadly they are the only good things about this title. Story is poor to say the least, and the missions get's really really repetitive. Can't believe there's no crafting option in a title like this, because for me it's a must in an MMO. The game is nothing but an absolute grindfest, and has been totally overhyped. Destiny promised so much, but in reality has offered so very little.… Expand
  17. prevbean
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    Playing the beta before I bought the retail I had grand visions of Destiny being this huge world with many wonders to explore and numerous variations of enemies to kill..I had great expectations for a game with a grand budget and many years in the making. The cherry on top was using an actor that i had great admiration for , I mean how can they mess this up? Well let me tell you The worldPlaying the beta before I bought the retail I had grand visions of Destiny being this huge world with many wonders to explore and numerous variations of enemies to kill..I had great expectations for a game with a grand budget and many years in the making. The cherry on top was using an actor that i had great admiration for , I mean how can they mess this up? Well let me tell you The world felt small not many variations to the enemies, the acting sucked with a terrible boring story and no imagination with the missions. I can go on and on but at this point it's all been said, Destiny was huge let down for me.… Expand
  18. Sh0dan
    Sep 19, 2014
    6
    This is probably Bungies worst game tbh or perhaps its the fact I dont like online MMO style social gaming much these days. For a solo gamer it just cant hold my interest. Its still a decent game, if a little flawed at its base design level. I'm sure they'll fix issues and add new features overtime, and create lots of extra paid for content for those who dont mind mindless grindy gameplay.This is probably Bungies worst game tbh or perhaps its the fact I dont like online MMO style social gaming much these days. For a solo gamer it just cant hold my interest. Its still a decent game, if a little flawed at its base design level. I'm sure they'll fix issues and add new features overtime, and create lots of extra paid for content for those who dont mind mindless grindy gameplay. Sadly I am not one of them. I like a little more context and reason to play. Deep gameplay and high immersion is what I expect from my games. Destiny has neither. A focus on making me as a player feel good about what i'm playing with a strong narrative and reason to come back and play. It's certainly nowhere near deserving the hype its been getting from the press. My advice to anyone thinking about taking the plunge is dont listen to the sheeples and marketing spiel coming from gaming websites. Look at their actual reviews, they are very telling, the game is hitting around the 70-80 mark. Not exactly stellar, but not bad. Watch some gameplay, or if possible gets some hands on time. Most likely you'll find it a highly overrated marketing piece too. Honestly I expect a lot more from the creators and developers of the Halo franchise. To me this just seems more like a money making game design from Activision. I'll give it a generous 6 out of 10.… Expand
  19. boompow
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    I really hate to give this game a mediocre rating. I wanted it be the next big sic fi epic, a story that can go on and deliver years of fun. Unfortunately it is very thin and leaves you repeating the same things over and over with different skins over stuff. The mechanics are solid but after the first planet (earth) they repeat forever. Shoot the weak spot, hide and move when there areI really hate to give this game a mediocre rating. I wanted it be the next big sic fi epic, a story that can go on and deliver years of fun. Unfortunately it is very thin and leaves you repeating the same things over and over with different skins over stuff. The mechanics are solid but after the first planet (earth) they repeat forever. Shoot the weak spot, hide and move when there are many enemies, use your ghost, protect him , kill boss and repeat. Loot drops seem to be completely random and often there is almost no reward for what felt like a major battle. PVP is solid but uninspiring and after 20 or so hours you will be bored unless you have no life and are ok to grind the same stuff over and over. Even the classes do not feel very different form another. I really wish I could say more positive things but everything this game could have been it is not. Does not even come near Halo in its best moments.… Expand
  20. happymonster
    Oct 18, 2014
    5
    Such a big fat disappointment. The combat feels great. But that alone can't save this game. It's boring. Repetitive and boring. I give it a 5 because I did have a little bit of fun with it, for a short while, and the soundtrack is great. Other than that, it's a drag. There was so much potential here. Strange. But I'm sure it was a financial success for Bungie, because so many fools boughtSuch a big fat disappointment. The combat feels great. But that alone can't save this game. It's boring. Repetitive and boring. I give it a 5 because I did have a little bit of fun with it, for a short while, and the soundtrack is great. Other than that, it's a drag. There was so much potential here. Strange. But I'm sure it was a financial success for Bungie, because so many fools bought it, myself included.… Expand
  21. XINTSUAI-BR
    Sep 23, 2014
    5
    Destiny pretends to be a fuc$%%$ awesome game, and all marketing around it make me believe in that. But when you start to play, after the first hour, you begin to notice that the game isn't this good!
    The first thing you notice is how repetitive it is, the map shows locations, that by a simple "geographic" deduction, seems to be thousands miles from each other, but when you choose one of    Destiny pretends to be a fuc$%%$ awesome game, and all marketing around it make me believe in that. But when you start to play, after the first hour, you begin to notice that the game isn't this good!
    The first thing you notice is how repetitive it is, the map shows locations, that by a simple "geographic" deduction, seems to be thousands miles from each other, but when you choose one of this locations to play, the most of times you'll appear at same starting point... WTF means this map?
    Ok, I understand that the focus of Destiny it's the multiplayer, I mean... I THINK IT IS.. because same after play several hours, the history of the game continues so vague as was in the very beginning.
    PVP it is the best part of the game, have its moments of fun, but the overall experience in my opinion, is which the game is very unbalanced.
    After play some matches on PS4, I came back to my PS3 to play Killzone 3, where I had a VERY better experience.

    Destiny needs of so many fixes, that I almost need to say to Bungie start from the scratch.

    NEXT.    … Expand
  22. Tick
    Nov 19, 2014
    5
    I have had Destiny for about 2 Months. My main guy is level 29. I have completed the campaign (if you can call it that). I have a bunch of exotics. I do the Nightfall strikes solo, and have done everything except the Vault Raid.

    The Review: Indepth Story: Extremely poor.. It's disjointed, and doesn't make any sense. Spontaneously after ages of being sieged by the "darkness" (whatever    I have had Destiny for about 2 Months. My main guy is level 29. I have completed the campaign (if you can call it that). I have a bunch of exotics. I do the Nightfall strikes solo, and have done everything except the Vault Raid.

    The Review: Indepth

    Story: Extremely poor.. It's disjointed, and doesn't make any sense. Spontaneously after ages of being sieged by the "darkness" (whatever that is) all the stuff is going down now? I mean seriously... The enemy has just suddenly decided to steal some info they've had in their territory for ages... The story line is filled with this stuff. It's as if it was written at the last minute by the programmers themselves.... You can tell they wrote it in reverse. "We want the players to kill 3 waves of enemies lets have them defend a computer (which cannot be destroyed).. Wait we used that 3 times... Ok lets have the players defend a alien computer! GOOD IDEA GUYS. *High Five's all around. *

    The story is poorly scripted. I feel bad for Peter Dinklage. He's told to say "It's just past all those Devils" when there is only one Devil... Not plural... singular.... "I'm picking up a signal and it's not Cabal" When all you face next is Cabal....

    The alien races fight each other and you, but there is no reason why they do this. You just have to accept it as is. Most of the story is basically just noise that plays as you do the same missions over and over. Then you finish, and then replay the missions over and over to earn Levels of Vanguard/cryptarch/Dread Orbit... etc. for no reason at all. You get full access to everything at level 2/3 so my level 30 Cryptarch is simply to get the 'level up bonus' which are items I scrap.

    The Loot: Meh... Some of it is fun, but most of it is just junk to scrap. Infact I scrap 99+% of everything I find. It's hard to find amour that gives you the bonus you want in Ammo carry capacity for the guns you use. Sure you have boots that give you Scout rifle ammo increase but then it comes with Shotgun... You don't use a shotgun.. So you find one that gives you sniper ammo, but the other one is auto rifle...

    and the 'aesthetic' items.. cloaks for hunter. Sash, or bonds do nothing. a level 15 one that is common is the same as a rare one at level 20... Not even the ability to infuse a style you like with anything... A wasted slot.

    the shaders... Neon ones... Sure works well for multiplayer to stand out like a beacon... I have 2 that resemble cammo of a grey and green variety. I get hit less using them. So they are the only ones I use. I scrap the rest.

    MultiPlayer: The strikes are not bad, but repetitive. On the PS4 I have 6 it rotates between. You may or may not talk to the people on your team but there is no reason for it. You are just rushing it as fast as you can. Most of my friends don't play Console games, the few that do either have Xbox One or don't have Destiny on the PS4. So I have to solo everything where there isn't matchmaking.

    I tried to find a few groups to do the Vault Raid with, but to no avail. If you make it clear you want to do it you may get invited to the groups throwing out invites on a 3rd party website, but you have a better chance of being kicked from the fire team that being on it. So I haven't even tried to do the Vault except for the early stages when I could exploit to the 3rd area.

    Missions:
    Why even bother with them... It's only Kill X monsters, Travel to Y position and stand still for 10 seconds, or Deploy ghost and let it take a snapshot. That's it. Nothing else.

    Group Special Missions are: Kill Monster X, or Kill Groups of monsters at Location Y. That's it...

    Music: Awesome music. Really. They did a great job.

    Visuals: Really good. Levels and environment are the best, vehicles, and aliens are so-so. Your hunter... Faces look so-so.

    Controls: Excellent. Very intuitive, smooth and glitch free.

    I give the game a 6 because of the last few points. Otherwise it would be a 4 or lower. The last few points really save the day. You don't get frustrated by the basic mechanics, just with the story/repetitiveness of it.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Malprodigy
    Oct 26, 2014
    6
    Addicting but flawed to hell and back. They might as well have not included a story, it's incredibly weak. Server errors happen way too often causing disconnects. Other than that the mechanics are excellent and you can appreciate the work that went into the design.
  25. 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)
  26. poochst3r
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    The game is just good. Not great not perfect just good. When playing I did not give one ounce of care to the story. Was there even a story? The game was falsely advertised as well. They have said the game involves a great deal of customization and a epic journey and story. I've seen many characters with the same armor/weapons/looks and a story that put me half to sleep. NPC's did not evenThe game is just good. Not great not perfect just good. When playing I did not give one ounce of care to the story. Was there even a story? The game was falsely advertised as well. They have said the game involves a great deal of customization and a epic journey and story. I've seen many characters with the same armor/weapons/looks and a story that put me half to sleep. NPC's did not even feel alive. No emotion no personalities. I rate this game a 6/10 because the game play was fun and teaming with friends always makes things better. So in all honesty if I were to play this by myself It would of gotten a 5/10. This is how I honestly felt about the game. Don't fall for the hype. Do not be a sheep. Rent it and try it.… Expand
  27. mhay78
    Nov 19, 2014
    5
    Destiny.......what can you say. For all the hype and expectations from the press and gamers alike this game just fails to deliver on so many levels.

    Solid shooter mechanics, Great Visuals and that's about it. Looking for a story? there isn't really one. Looking for a lengthy game to sink your teeth into? there isn't one. Looking for an interative world to explore with traders, NPC's,    Destiny.......what can you say. For all the hype and expectations from the press and gamers alike this game just fails to deliver on so many levels.

    Solid shooter mechanics, Great Visuals and that's about it.
    Looking for a story? there isn't really one. Looking for a lengthy game to sink your teeth into? there isn't one.
    Looking for an interative world to explore with traders, NPC's, interesting side quests, ability to create mini games within the game world with friends? nope, not here.

    They could have done a simply trading/top trumps style mini game based on your weapons, armour or enemies killed...something....anything....it just feels half finished with so much bland emptiness. I mean one of the trading posts has had the same item for sale since day one. no stock refresh nothing. She must be so bored as every player wonders past without saying hello.

    What there is are a few really good levels (the first couple and one or two others) with lots of mediocre bits in between and the most anticlimatic 'big boss' finale I've ever experienced in gaming.

    I really wanted to love this game like I've done with mass effect, dragon age, Halo, PGR and others. It should have had a massive core of thirsty gamers hooked. But many have felt short changed and left cold.

    While I pop back into this game once in a while to see if anything new has been added it certainly isn't Destiny for me to enjoy this game for month after month.

    multiplayer is solid if unspectacular and hasn't got the COD must have one more go gameplay.

    Sorry Bungie but you've dropped the ball on this game, well I say game maybe more of a great Beta release because there just feels like there's so much missing.    … Expand
  28. MacDaddyD123
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    Its has fun gameplay and its fun to get into a strike-team with some buddies, but after a while doing the same thing over and over gets a bit old. But Activision says that this game has a 10 year life-cycle so maybe the game will get better. So for that reason im going to not return this game, Ill wait and hope that it gets better.
  29. bneutrn
    Sep 26, 2014
    5
    Love the atmosphere, character designs, and graphics. Why did I give it a 5 then? There is no story. It's the obvious cutting of content just for DLC so they could milk the game for 10 more years. It's the exploitation of your userbase and the fact that developers/publishers think this is ok. The fact that most (all) of the lore is on an external website that you have to look throughLove the atmosphere, character designs, and graphics. Why did I give it a 5 then? There is no story. It's the obvious cutting of content just for DLC so they could milk the game for 10 more years. It's the exploitation of your userbase and the fact that developers/publishers think this is ok. The fact that most (all) of the lore is on an external website that you have to look through instead of IN THE GAME.

    The fact that review sites and users have given this a 9.0+ rating is a joke. They are blinded by their love for Bungie and/or shills. This type of RPG with terrible storytelling is what we expected 20 years ago. Not in 2014. It's sad, because 10 years down the line when they release all of the DLC, people are going to say the game is good with great story when all they did was use 10 years to milk the players.    … Expand
  30. Mistval
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    This got boring really fast. I think I will probably trade it in soon. I urge anyone considering buying this game to borrow it from a friend first or something because it is disappointing to a lot of people.

    The shooting mechanics are good and PvP is fun. Graphics are nice and the Fallout-ish ambiance of the zones is compelling. The first few times you do a strike that's too hard for    This got boring really fast. I think I will probably trade it in soon. I urge anyone considering buying this game to borrow it from a friend first or something because it is disappointing to a lot of people.

    The shooting mechanics are good and PvP is fun. Graphics are nice and the Fallout-ish ambiance of the zones is compelling. The first few times you do a strike that's too hard for you with friends is a lot of fun. That's the good.

    The bad is that everything seems really static, dead, and unchanging. If you kill a bunch of bad guys, they will respawn in the same place less than 2 minutes later (that's really how quick they respawn). It makes you feel like killing the bad guys is futile and irrelevant.

    NPCs in the game only exist for one of three reasons: to give you quests, sell you things, or try to kill you. There are no squirrels running around, no civilians making smalltalk in alleys. You never see these people you are supposed to be protecting.

    Destiny really isn't all that big. If you were expecting something as big as Skyrim, Fallout, etc, you will be very disappointed. If you count the square miles, Destiny MIGHT be bigger than those games, but it sure as heck doesn't seem it when you're riding around at a hundred miles per hour on your speeder bike thing or teleporting to different zones.

    If you go exploring in Destiny, this is what you will find: dead ruins, and bad guys who will try to kill you. That is all. I love games that get exploration right: you are stumbling around in a snowstorm and you see lights in the distance, you go to them and discover an inn on the side of the road to rest for the night. Or you find a camp of bandits. Or it's a guy with a lantern. There is nothing like this in Destiny. You know what you will find.

    In Destiny I never feel like I'm in danger in the open world (strikes and instances are a bit different). Enemies stand around in groups that stay in the same place as if they are shackled there. If you're fighting them and losing, you can just run away. They will chase you for a little while but then run back to their spot. If they do kill you, you just respawn with no penalty a short ways away.

    Well that's what I think of Destiny. I don't think it's a bad game but I don't think it's a good one, either, and it's definitely not one I think it worth 60 dollars. If I could do it all over again I would not have bought it.    … Expand
  31. Mistbooster
    Sep 28, 2014
    5
    Dont believe the hype, despite well polished graphics and awesome music, this game is plagued with blandness, problems and design flaws. I personally cant add anything that has not been said, instead I give a few simple advice:
    - A friend of mmo's? try GW2.
    -A friend of shooters? even titanfall will quench your thirst for blood, thats how bland it will feel in this game just after 6-8    Dont believe the hype, despite well polished graphics and awesome music, this game is plagued with blandness, problems and design flaws. I personally cant add anything that has not been said, instead I give a few simple advice:
    - A friend of mmo's? try GW2.
    -A friend of shooters? even titanfall will quench your thirst for blood, thats how bland it will feel in this game just after 6-8 hours.
    -Still want to try it`? wait for the goty version of this grind fest, and wait till they throw in some of the expansions for free, the vanilla game has a very short life.
    -Like a good story? well dont expect nothing else than a smooth fu, till halfway... oh wait thats intro for a future dlc....

    i wouöd give this game 2/10 but i like the music too much :)    … Expand
  32. Snape2
    Nov 30, 2014
    6
    Destiny misses so many important aspects. Better loot system, interesting quest, lore in the game and, most importantly, A story. The game is just like a on rails shoot, go to this planet kill this dude, go to another planet kill theses dudes, go to another planet use your ghost to scan something. No one tells you anything about the universe and we don't care about anything or anybody.Destiny misses so many important aspects. Better loot system, interesting quest, lore in the game and, most importantly, A story. The game is just like a on rails shoot, go to this planet kill this dude, go to another planet kill theses dudes, go to another planet use your ghost to scan something. No one tells you anything about the universe and we don't care about anything or anybody. Without amazing gun play, great pvp, interesting and cool classes, and really good graphics. This game would be a disaster.… Expand
  33. cla2292
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is a fun game to play. But gameplay alone doesn't make for a good game. Weapons are fun to use, powers are interesting, you get to create cool looking characters, etc... But I was expecting a longer game. I realize FPS-style games tend to be short, however, I expected more than a 10 hour game from Bungie (main story length anyway).
    I also expected more    Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is a fun game to play. But gameplay alone doesn't make for a good game. Weapons are fun to use, powers are interesting, you get to create cool looking characters, etc... But I was expecting a longer game. I realize FPS-style games tend to be short, however, I expected more than a 10 hour game from Bungie (main story length anyway).
    I also expected more levels. You can only explore 4 different maps in various ways before the campaign starts to feel like a dead end. Level design is good, but that doesn't change the fact.
    My biggest gripe is without a doubt the story. It's absolute garbage. Nothing is ever explained to you. What is explained only happens in the 4-ish cutscenes throughout the entire game. I get that there are the grimoire cards that explain a bit, but to me that is a lazy method to take (to rely almost solely on anyway) and is a poor substitute for good storytelling.
    Also, by the time I was done, it was pretty obvious that Bungie intended this game to be supplemented with DLC and/or a sequel since so much was left out and unfinished (this seems like bad planning, sequels should seem to come naturally, not artificially planned by the developers.
    The multiplayer isn't far from the same crap these companies keep feeding us, so don't hold your breath for any groundbreaking advancements.

    Pros:
    Fun (although somewhat repetitive) gameplay
    Interesting powers
    Looks fantastic
    Occasional epic battles feel refreshing

    Cons:
    Story is absolutely atrocious, also felt unfinished
    Stale multiplayer
    Way too short
    Too few planets/maps/areas
    Very disappointing ending    … Expand
  34. riddler_of_deat
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Overall this game isn't "bad" there's little bugs and nothing truly game breaking, but just because it isn't bad doesn't mean it's good either. Now I have about 47 hours within this game, mixed between pve and pvp of course, and has long been beyond the 20 level mark , and quickly finished the narrative missions of the game in about 13 of those hours. Some people truly thought that DestinyOverall this game isn't "bad" there's little bugs and nothing truly game breaking, but just because it isn't bad doesn't mean it's good either. Now I have about 47 hours within this game, mixed between pve and pvp of course, and has long been beyond the 20 level mark , and quickly finished the narrative missions of the game in about 13 of those hours. Some people truly thought that Destiny was going to redefine the gaming industry and be a massive step forward, but with overall horrible, boring, and repetitive mechanics, it simply isn't. People were expected this great and massive game with an extensive story and lore that you would enjoy to learn more about, a game where there would be some amazing characters, fun and exciting firefights, and a massive world. Destiny has about 3 different planets and the moon to go play on, each has some free roam areas, and normally around 5 missions on each of them and a strike mission which usually contains a cool looking but overall uninspiring boss. People have been really trying to call this game an RPG, but let's face it, it really isn't, it's not a roleplaying game where you are building your character to fit you perfectly, each time you level up you may unlock a new ability, but it's exactly the same as in a game like call of duty as to when you level up you unlock a new perk or something. In the end of the day, each warlock, titan, and hunter will be almost the same as any others you will run into, except for the gear and the customized face you designed at the start. The leveling system is nothing cool or extensive like in a true RPG, it's similar to that seen in Battlefield, Halo, and Call of Duty, except in this game the number is constantly shown above your head to try and make it seem more important! At the end of the day this game is obviously successful already, Activision has some great marketing teams to get people to want to buy this game, but that's the thing, that's the sad part. Destiny sums up the gaming industry alone, where cool commercials sells more copies than if the game was actually good and deserved those sales. Destiny shows that more money goes into marketing and just selling the game over passion and creativity to actually make an extremely good game. This game had a massive budget, but most of it wasn't actually used for better development. Games now especially those under a big publishing house like Activision are meant to make money and that's it, not create art, not to make the consumer happy, but as long as the money is made that's all that matters to them. It saddens me that new gamers will have to deal with this greedy, greedy market, instead of just enjoy amazing games.… Expand
  35. YeahNah
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    The shooting mechanic is the only real good thing about this game. However everything else is not very good, and a lot of promises Bungie made for this game are just not there. On the bright side the repetitive grindfiestival means you get to shoot stuff... a lot. But it doesn't provide much sense of immersion or purpose to go with the shooting.
  36. SphincterGoblin
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    I don't normally write reviews for games, as most of them do not really warrant it. People have their own opinions and my review is probably not going to bias them one way or another. But I was excited for this game, like many others out there, though I did not play the alpha or beta.

    I will admit it is a very visually striking game with many interesting facets to it, but is not a    I don't normally write reviews for games, as most of them do not really warrant it. People have their own opinions and my review is probably not going to bias them one way or another. But I was excited for this game, like many others out there, though I did not play the alpha or beta.

    I will admit it is a very visually striking game with many interesting facets to it, but is not a defining game for a new generation of consoles like many people think it should be. To me, it feels like an updated version of Halo for a new generation, which doesn't make it a bad game. But it doesn't mane it new or invigorating, either. If you were good at halo, you will be good at this game. If you were not a fan of halo, then you may want to look elsewhere for a sci-fi shooter.

    So far, I am still enjoying the game, but I've only been playing it for around 10 hours and I'm not max level. I still have some stuff to do yet, but I'm not sure the game has enough staying power to last year's like some other franchises do. I found the narrative hokey and well-used, but the gunplay is tight and feels good, though it becomes rather repetitive after a few hours. The super attacks seem all but meaningless with the length of the recharge they have, so you may use them once or twice in a mission, but I rarely find myself wasting them in pvp. PVP does seem sort of imbalanced, but not overly so. Yes a level 1 can kill a level 20, but the level 20 will have bonuses from gear that maybe aren't factored in to leveling the playing field. Most classes play the exact same other than what their super attack does; non of the rpg leveling mechanics seem very different from one another. Which makes for bland encounters and, in my opinion, no reason to level more than one character.

    Keep in mind these are just my personal opinions of the game, and though I find it a decent shooter, don't expect much depth. The world feels flat, lifeless since communication is limited to only fire teams which seems very un-mmo to me, just a single player game where I am forced to interact (or not) with other people in the same instance.    … Expand
  37. 9kai6
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny, a game that my brother was so hyped up on. The leveling system for the classes are great, it like having the ability to switch to a different style of fighting which I find unique in it own way as well with the gear having a special attribute that you level up by killing npc enemies, the npc fighting pattens may seem pretty mediocre but they also have the ability to overwhelm the players, forcing them to actually retreat rather then charging in like a bull in a china shop. Many would say that it is a boarderland and halo joint together but what they didn’t have is players joining in mid fights, special events that allow you to work together for a common goal which is why I like it.

    Now here comes my part that made me have a dislike for the game. The pvp, basic shooting, snipers, campers, overpowered vehicles, now all that is cool but what got me was the players ability to use the super abilities that can literally AoE one shot a flag group, one shot a player no matter where you aim at the body. A player is tested by skill, accurate precision shooting, flanking the enemy to get them by surprise and head shots which we all love to bits but the one addition thing that I do like was the ammo caches for your shotgun, fusion rifles and sniper bullets but did they really need to add tracking on it. It made it too easy for campers to kill unexpected enemies to simply press square and be head shotted by a sniper as you are trying to get special ammo or heavy ammo.

    The story, well I liked it so far but I do believe that the story is smashed up into pieces like a broken mirror. The interact with the ghost and the player seems pretty dull, the missions seem pretty repetitive, kill,kill and oh yeah more kill. Also it would had more better if they had placed old vehicles in the battlefield rather then being able to summon a ride to anywhere, players like to be dumbfound by finding something pretty awesome like a old car, or bike but a hover bike that you can just summon seem like we giving the players less work. Also the grimoire that you collect should be put into like a journal as such to gain information is to access your ghost in-game not out game which is where it can annoy players who like information handed to them with ease then having to log in to a website.    … Expand
  38. alastair
    Sep 18, 2014
    6
    a game that i was looking so forward to owning has just fallen short of the expectations. i played the beta really enjoyed it was looking forward to seeing what the full version had . well... it didn't really have much more to it. i felt reaching level 8 on the beta was really enough for destiny . i am now level 10 and im bored. it seems like its dragging on . the same situations over anda game that i was looking so forward to owning has just fallen short of the expectations. i played the beta really enjoyed it was looking forward to seeing what the full version had . well... it didn't really have much more to it. i felt reaching level 8 on the beta was really enough for destiny . i am now level 10 and im bored. it seems like its dragging on . the same situations over and over again. :( really wanted to like this game but i just think its boring… Expand
  39. GAME_REVIEWER
    Sep 18, 2014
    6
    While many reviews seem to be geared by anger over this title, others by disappointment or a combination of both, Destiny is mostly a compound of hit's and misses, all of which translates, in the end, to a "Wait for the price to drop." From the start of the game, I must confess - you're immediately drawn to the edge of your seat. The gritty action in the early parts which have youWhile many reviews seem to be geared by anger over this title, others by disappointment or a combination of both, Destiny is mostly a compound of hit's and misses, all of which translates, in the end, to a "Wait for the price to drop." From the start of the game, I must confess - you're immediately drawn to the edge of your seat. The gritty action in the early parts which have you LITERALLY running for your life (or resurrected life) get's the blood flowing and your heart pounding. Yet once you're immersed into the storyline of this game, which happens to be fairly bland, you at some point just lost the "Give a Damn" to even know what you're fighting for. The race to level up your character soon takes over, and that is your Main drive - even away from the laughable storyline. To add to the ridiculousness even more, the campaign is brief. I remember yelling into my microphone at one of my friends, "Is that it?" Yet it's obvious that Bungie aimed most of their focus for Destiny on the Fashion of the game and the gunpaly. By both of these I mean, the attire which you find yourself constantly grinding to find, and the weaponry - which no matter how much stronger your weapon is, the game still keeps you at a level. I know many of those who are past level 20 understand what I mean, when you're up against that same Boss that you've faced 50 times, only to find out that your NEW and STONGER weapon - really doesn't do much. Then comes the constant failures and shortcomings that Bungie is becoming known for within the game. NPC's who's items are supposed to refresh after an alotted time, placed near the bottom of the screen, or Harder Boss levels that you will DEFINITELY LOSE* due to the game being designed so you don't succeed on such difficulties, without at eleast failing once. And I could go into the horrible truth of how repetitive this game is, but I'd rather hit on another topic that makes one question how half a million dollars could go into creating this game, and the ONLY thing they could come up with is invading into a tomb, crypt or Vault - to take on - YOU GUESSED IT - another Boss... Usually much larger in size and far more dominant than the foot soldier's that you face getting there. Perhaps even MORE annoying than this, is the fact that Bungie actually thought that they could make a game, and pull a Rockstar... By this I mean, continually add to the game - as the player progresses - AND STILL keep it fun. I even heard it mentioned on one media source. that the plan was to make Destiny run for at least a decade with the added content. Yet I tell anyone looking to get this game... give it a week IF THAT - and it will run out of gas. My advice to Bungie, on the other hand - if you're REALLY thinking of selling the DLC content and all of the extra's due to be released... ... . . dont. What Destiny needs, is to regain fans that have been put-off by this game. A good way to do that, is to grant them free items since everyything within game - is such a struggle to attain.… Expand
  40. CaptMorgAZ
    Sep 18, 2014
    6
    Every next gen game comes with compromises in the interest of graphical integrity and online capability. While I recognize the inherent compromises involved, I would have gladly paid whatever was asked if Bumgie had simply stuck to their DNA and released this game as the step forward from Borderlands it was meant to be with 3-player offline co-op. Without it, this game is utterlyEvery next gen game comes with compromises in the interest of graphical integrity and online capability. While I recognize the inherent compromises involved, I would have gladly paid whatever was asked if Bumgie had simply stuck to their DNA and released this game as the step forward from Borderlands it was meant to be with 3-player offline co-op. Without it, this game is utterly uninteresting. The scores, for many reasons, reflect this. For me, co-op was the feature required to make this game worth anything to me. I really hope a brave developer takes the plunge, sacrifices a small amount on the resolution side, and releases a legitimate offline co-op game for next gen.… Expand
  41. ZomBrefke
    Sep 19, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a game I had high hopes for. Bungie is known for bringing me many enjoyable sleepless nights of gaming glory. At first that is exactly what this game brought me. Late nights and blood shot eyes with my roommate. The game play was addictive. The graphics full of vibrant colors with a smooth glossy finish. The tight gun play. Ah all of it was great and most of that stuff is whatDestiny is a game I had high hopes for. Bungie is known for bringing me many enjoyable sleepless nights of gaming glory. At first that is exactly what this game brought me. Late nights and blood shot eyes with my roommate. The game play was addictive. The graphics full of vibrant colors with a smooth glossy finish. The tight gun play. Ah all of it was great and most of that stuff is what keeps me from giving this game any lower of a score. The game just sort of dies. I feel like the game completely falls off. The game has no story, which can be fine. Look at how great old school video games are with minimal story, but Destiny is set in a universe that needs that depth. You listen to nothing but disembodied Peter Dinklage ramble on as your too busy trying to actually play the game. I missed half of what he said. This sort of storytelling just did not work for me. (There are occasional cut scenes. They are terrible) This is a video game though not a film. This lack of story was a flaw I was willing to write off. Until I reached level 20. Bungie pushes the fact that you'll be playing this game for years.... yeah maybe if you shell out all your cash for every expansion. The game has a max level cap of 30. You hit level 20 strictly by experience points and then level 21-30 comes from collecting light which comes on the armor you earn. The system for this leveling is completely broken and the mechanic that destroyed the game for me. Every single mission before level 20 was all about me making that progress. I felt every mission would make me a stronger guardian. The reason the light system is so broken is because it deals away with hard work and progress and replaces it with dumb luck. You could complete 3 strikes, essentially dungeon crawls, to obtain high level rewards and come out of every single one of them with absolutely no loot whatsoever while the guy you walked in with goes up 2 levels from light and he stood in the corner of the map half of the strike while you do all the work. How is that supposed to feel entertaining? Sounds a lot more like some people's mundane jobs where the lazy guy takes all the credit and the hard workers get nothing to show for. I can not continue to play this frustrating game because of this. Don't even get me started on some of the stuff you put up with during darkness zones while having "teammates" (random people you get stuck with who can sometimes be so bad you wish you could kick them, but you just can't. This is not an MMO why are you forcing me to play with YellowMoldeCheese?!) After beating all the main missions I am left with an unfinished game. I can't level up by doing anything other than playing the multiplayer or repeating previous missions. The previous missions get repetitive because now its not about gaining xp and grinding from killing enemies its only about beating the mission as a whole and hoping to god that you will pull out one piece of armor with just enough light to get you to the next level. It becomes time consuming and bland. The multiplayer has a few modes all of which feel similar with only slight variations. The lack of maps are stupid. The option or lack of an option to play any local multiplayer whatsoever is saddening. There is just nothing to keep you into this game past the 6 hour time it will take you to reach level 20 and by the time you've finished it that just doesn't feel like enough. The game ends so abruptly that they are forcing you to buy the DLC just to see how the main game ends. The story ends with not even a cliffhanger. Just sort of someone telling you oh this game hasn't even started. The entire length of the story in the main game didn't even have enough content to have a second act. The game is just act 1. That is the only reason Bungie and Activision think this game will have such a long lifespan is because they will be putting out DLC forever before you can find out one more tiny detail to this completely lack luster ambiguous story. Destiny was a great game in the start but the longer I delve into it I began to really see how under-developed the game was. Destiny is a lot like Fruit Stripe gum. You put it in your mouth and it is amazing and you wish it could last forever, but it quickly becomes stale and the next thing you know you're ready to spit it out. The game can give you great entertainment for 6 hours and hey that is great, but you can get that by renting it. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this game. Rent it. You'll save yourself a lot of frustration.… Expand
  42. ThorHammer
    Sep 22, 2014
    6
    The story is terrible. I hesitate to even call it a story its more like the sprinkled words onto a piece of paper. If you play games for the narrative don't waste your money. The game play is fun an engaging but the mission designs and boss battles are almost as bad as the pointless story used to drive them forward. The art and music is fantastic and the controls are tight. If you are aThe story is terrible. I hesitate to even call it a story its more like the sprinkled words onto a piece of paper. If you play games for the narrative don't waste your money. The game play is fun an engaging but the mission designs and boss battles are almost as bad as the pointless story used to drive them forward. The art and music is fantastic and the controls are tight. If you are a solo player I would say give this game a pass as it won't be worth it.… Expand
  43. Jwhite18011
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    If it was not for the hype I would have given this a higher score, but the fact is this was not what we were promised. While the combat is fun at first, the repetitive missions, lack of story, and repetitive locations really hurt this game
  44. SillyClassyNerd
    Sep 29, 2014
    7
    Destiny is like a gorgeous girl outside, but donkey inside, great graphics, nice gameplay, nice RPG elements, nice planets and a nice story initiative, but very hollow universe, story and creatures that only are there to transmit you some kid of fun, some kind of motive to keep playing the game, but that motive is never shown, Destiny is totally not in Bungie's standard.
  45. jndub
    Sep 26, 2014
    5
    Bungie how far you've travelered since the days of Marathon and Myth. Having a game made by you use to mean intriguing story, amazing game play and hours of exploration. Now we've got destiny. Your most expensive game yet, but also your worst. Kind of surprising how you made a game with 6 races across 4 planets feel so empty and small.
  46. Kulden
    Sep 28, 2014
    5
    The game is average at best, the story lacks content and missions are often shallow clones of each other. End game consists of either pvping or running the same "strikes" over and over for gear. The game lacks variety and a sense of purpose.
  47. doomguy26
    Sep 30, 2014
    5
    destiny is bungies borderlands rip off. after playing through the 8 hour campaign there is absolutely nothing to do but grind the missions you have already played or do raids which is just as massive waste of time because all of the raid bosses are just shooting a terribly made npc in its sweet spot for an hour. there are two types of missions in co op 1. go from point a to point b anddestiny is bungies borderlands rip off. after playing through the 8 hour campaign there is absolutely nothing to do but grind the missions you have already played or do raids which is just as massive waste of time because all of the raid bosses are just shooting a terribly made npc in its sweet spot for an hour. there are two types of missions in co op 1. go from point a to point b and shoot things and defend your little robot. the story was bland and was bursting with cliches. aside from replaying the co op once you finish the campaign there is a terribly made patchy competitive multiplayer with a worse net code than battlefield 4. i whish i could return this horrible game but unfortunately i bought a digital copy… Expand
  48. Cpt_Amaz1ng
    Oct 5, 2014
    5
    The game is beautiful with surpior shooting machinics, that's the positive side , The negative side was also pretty much the same all around - No story as if it was written by an alabaster retard, Its a grind only game, game has no soul and it needs huge improvements.

    This game took halo, Gutted out the story, Killed Master Chief and gave us 3 Different Spartans. Now lets also remember    The game is beautiful with surpior shooting machinics, that's the positive side , The negative side was also pretty much the same all around - No story as if it was written by an alabaster retard, Its a grind only game, game has no soul and it needs huge improvements.

    This game took halo, Gutted out the story, Killed Master Chief and gave us 3 Different Spartans. Now lets also remember this game has had 4 years, a budget of $500,000,000 and had an Alpha and a Beta along with a team 140 QA testers. So why the hell are there so many flaws?

    Fan boys are in denial, overall it seemed that this was the summary " Destiny is game that looks like it had everything that was awesome and interesting ripped out of it and had been replaced with the same 4 enimes and bullet sponge bosses " now it wasn't all negative they all agree that the Crucible is a hell of a lot of fun and it was clearly made by bungie.

    So with all that said and done I see it like this " Destiny is game that has been put in beautiful atmosphere and made to look shiny and exciting well not really offering anything in the way of a story, The Multilayer is flawless and I LOVE it, I spent more time grinding aimlessly against weak enemies for decent armor Instead of doing Strike missions and story missions that should have offered a lot more in terms of rewards,"

    Now I know there's updates coming to fix everything wrong with it but these are things they should have picked up in the beta, The fun parts of the game are when you can work side by side with a friend and destroy a mini boss or just go around and piss off other players that are grinding an exploit. So overall I enjoyed the Multilayer and see that as there strength,there story is summed up in the game trailer, Grinding is only fun if you know your going to get something out of it, The space ship is just a loading screen and They need to offer more interactivity in the tower.

    So my score for a game that is going to last 10 years I give it a 5/10 , and if there going to use that as an excuse then that's not good enough as it felt more like a $70 demo with multilayer. And with that I wont be playing it for a long while so then I'll know that the bugs have been fixed and the DLC is out.

    I played the Beta and found that more fun, also I have spent 75 hrs playing, have a Lv 25 Warlock and a Lv15 Hunter So yes I did give this game a fair run.    … Expand
  49. achafai
    Oct 6, 2014
    5
    I felt that more money was put into the marketing of the game and creating a hype surrounding it, then was put into the game itself. To start with I had no emotional connection to any characters I felt like there should have been, especially when it came to my guardian and ghost. I still found the story to be flaky and to be honest could not grasp what the hell was going on. The only hookI felt that more money was put into the marketing of the game and creating a hype surrounding it, then was put into the game itself. To start with I had no emotional connection to any characters I felt like there should have been, especially when it came to my guardian and ghost. I still found the story to be flaky and to be honest could not grasp what the hell was going on. The only hook I found within the game was building and leveling up my character that was very addictive. The vast open world was extraordinary and a pleasure to look at, yet when I was doing missions I was consistently doubling back on myself and revisiting the same terrain it made the game dull at times, and was often the same mission over and over again, with you just having to warn off hoards of enemies while your companion does something.

    Don't get me wrong Destiny is an open world like no other and that meeting complete strangers (who I have to say were all very nice people and not like people in COD) was brilliant and the team work was great, you felt you were taking on the world and the sense of achievement when you completed a task with your new mates was brilliant!

    As long as you put the time and effort into the game you may get what you want out of it. As far as I can tell Budgie have said they will be developing this world, this game over the next 10 years. If that is the case I may revisit it in 10 years time but at the moment it did not live up to the hype and expectations for me.    … Expand
  50. TFFANBOYYY
    Jun 16, 2015
    5
    After I beat the disappointing campaign, I had absolutely nothing to do.. I shouldn't have to buy a bunch of DLC to enjoy this game. Another Over-hyped game that no one should buy.
  51. Fataudama
    Oct 15, 2014
    5
    Good: awesome graphics, cool new world, gameplay is fantastic.

    Bad: grind fest, weak story, repetitive missions, weak meaningless loot system, weak pvp. Disappointing end game.

    OVERALL: RENT IT! Destiny is great for the first 10-20 hours of gameplay. The game tries to deliver a seamless awesomeness in all areas of gameplay. In the end it fails on all fronts.
  52. jukadojensen797
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    this game has its moments, where it seems that it could be more than it is. mostly though it is a grind. rep grinding the same mindless "bounties" over and over. Beyond that Destiny is a bare bones shooter that doesn't in my opinion even match up to Halo. This game touts itself a shooter, MMO, adventure game, unfortunately it falls flat on all accounts.
  53. cheesehead13
    Oct 25, 2014
    5
    The gameplay is good, variety of weapons I like the graphics. But it lacks creativity. I'm only at level 8 but so far there's no real story, just quasi-random missions. After a while any excitement begins to wear off. Also, you have to have a play station plus membership for multiplayer, which is ridiculous for what right now is a $60 game. Mostly fun, but pretends to be something itThe gameplay is good, variety of weapons I like the graphics. But it lacks creativity. I'm only at level 8 but so far there's no real story, just quasi-random missions. After a while any excitement begins to wear off. Also, you have to have a play station plus membership for multiplayer, which is ridiculous for what right now is a $60 game. Mostly fun, but pretends to be something it really isn't.… Expand
  54. fxct
    Oct 28, 2014
    5
    I'm giving this a 5 and that is largely on account of its solid FPS fundamentals and visual polish. This is otherwise the most over-hyped game in history IMO and like many people who went for it, I'd like my money back. The only upside to this boring disappointment is it compelled me to upgrade to a PS4 which means I can enjoy DA3 in a couple weeks. Seriously. This could be a good gameI'm giving this a 5 and that is largely on account of its solid FPS fundamentals and visual polish. This is otherwise the most over-hyped game in history IMO and like many people who went for it, I'd like my money back. The only upside to this boring disappointment is it compelled me to upgrade to a PS4 which means I can enjoy DA3 in a couple weeks. Seriously. This could be a good game in a couple years if they pulled it back and created a complete product. It fails on so many levels 5000 characters can't cover it. Everything you've read about its shortcomings -- probably true. Don't waste your time or money on Destiny unless you enjoy completely mindless, repetitive FPS dressed up with a lot of eye candy. Boo on you, Bungie. Boo.… Expand
  55. XBurningDogX
    Oct 30, 2014
    5
    This game was suppose to be legendary, It was fun for about 2 hours, same thing over and over, and pvp is extremly dull, was very unsatisfied with the game traded it in and lost out on the seasons pass i bought for it! If you are 12-15 years old I might recommend this game but in my opinion it is a major epic fail.
  56. geofire
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    The main story is fun to complete with a friend--albeit short and repetitive--and PvP (Crucible) is mildly entertaining; but after that it's very tedious and boring.
  57. murdersto56
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    While this game won't blow away, it is decent and you will get a few hours of fun from it.
    CONS:
    I wan't to enjoy this game, but there is 1 major flaw. The game is very repetitive and rarely does anything unique or impressive with any of the missions. After about 4 hours the game starts to become predictable and eventually boring if you continue to play on your own. PROS: The game is    While this game won't blow away, it is decent and you will get a few hours of fun from it.
    CONS:
    I wan't to enjoy this game, but there is 1 major flaw. The game is very repetitive and rarely does anything unique or impressive with any of the missions. After about 4 hours the game starts to become predictable and eventually boring if you continue to play on your own.
    PROS:
    The game is very pretty with interesting settings and a great musical score, but this all feels like wasted potential for a game that could have been SO MUCH BETTER! The multiplayer is alright, but not up to the standards of other multiplayer shooters. In the end destiny feels like a game that could have been so much better had it not been as linear and repetitive. IT IS SO REPETITIVE PLAYING THE GAME BECOMES A CHORE! IN THE END DESTINY=WASTED POTENTAIL.
    As a side note I can't make a comment on Destiny's story because I had no idea what was going on, the game doesn't bother to explain it and just expects you to read a wiki of the internet. Because nothing says immersion like having to use google to work out what is going on in the game.    … Expand
  58. Landoncole
    Nov 19, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a FPS that was really supposed to take the gaming scene by storm with tons of promises. Yet when I play the game I feel like sure it has the visuals and sound, but the gameplay lacks the heart I feel when playing some of the greatest games. I have yet to complete Destiny I've watched a ton of gameplay, but through the story I feel like I don't care and I'm force to watch theseDestiny is a FPS that was really supposed to take the gaming scene by storm with tons of promises. Yet when I play the game I feel like sure it has the visuals and sound, but the gameplay lacks the heart I feel when playing some of the greatest games. I have yet to complete Destiny I've watched a ton of gameplay, but through the story I feel like I don't care and I'm force to watch these videos. Also the guns don't get that epic, like it's based around loot which sure is cool, but it's not like Borderlands where you get these insane guns. Also the looting in the game doesn't seem stellar, you redo bosses/missions constantly with other people that you have to depend on. Plus the game is supposed to be massively based on DLC which nobody really likes that much because they buy the game once and they're done they want a full game, not a game that shows you stuff that sets up for a DLC. In the end overall I just don't want to play it doesn't lure me in with what it presents.… Expand
  59. JaydogReviews
    Nov 22, 2014
    5
    Yet another overly hyped game. As far as story goes, I am unsure that there is one. The game itself is extremely bland and lacks any pit of emotion what so ever. There is a lack of variety in weapons, and honestly the game just feels like it was made to max out on sales, but not to actually provide the game with a great experience. There are a few positives to be found, however, the gameYet another overly hyped game. As far as story goes, I am unsure that there is one. The game itself is extremely bland and lacks any pit of emotion what so ever. There is a lack of variety in weapons, and honestly the game just feels like it was made to max out on sales, but not to actually provide the game with a great experience. There are a few positives to be found, however, the game is fun to play with friends on, and the gameplay is not too terrible. Is this game anywhere near a "next-gen experience?" Not even close. All in all, the game is not worth anything near $60.… Expand
  60. Arctic_Oblivion
    Dec 2, 2014
    6
    I played the Beta for Destiny on PS4 and thought it was fun. I downloaded the full game digitally later and regretted it ever since.
    The game is beautiful, the weapons are cool, gameplay is smooth.
    If you have a group of buddies to play with, I can see this being fun, or if you are a fan of pvp. If you're a loner like me who generally prefers to play either solo or just join public    I played the Beta for Destiny on PS4 and thought it was fun. I downloaded the full game digitally later and regretted it ever since.
    The game is beautiful, the weapons are cool, gameplay is smooth.
    If you have a group of buddies to play with, I can see this being fun, or if you are a fan of pvp.
    If you're a loner like me who generally prefers to play either solo or just join public missions to kill a huge boss, then you are not going to be happy with this game. It has some solo content and it has some public boss killing fights, but other than that, you are going to wander around aimlessly with next to no story line, and oh yeah if you have friends on your console who have the game as well, they will bug the ever lovin dog out of you to join their fire teams.
    I'm not giving this game a zero because it IS well made, but it isn't well constructed when it comes to quests or story, and if you're looking for stuff to do, after a short while ( a week ), you're going to have a bad time. I refuse to buy dlc at this point, and I wish I could get my money back.    … Expand
  61. overkoell
    Jan 13, 2015
    6
    Destiny is a fun online shooter.
    It offers a boring and completely dispensable single player story but the real deal is playing online against other players. There are a few different game modes and even fewer are actually fun.
    It has some rpg features in it also.
    It looks pretty good and is fun to play.
  62. jedi5diah
    Jan 4, 2015
    6
    It's time, at this point i have already played the dark below dlc. Played all 3 characters with 6 subclasses maxed. This is my review.

    Forget the story, halo is laughable by itself so what do you expect? Before reaching the light grinding it was really pretty fun getting around the universe and accustom to the mechanics and anticipating the renowned VOG! Graphics Stunning, esp the    It's time, at this point i have already played the dark below dlc. Played all 3 characters with 6 subclasses maxed. This is my review.

    Forget the story, halo is laughable by itself so what do you expect? Before reaching the light grinding it was really pretty fun getting around the universe and accustom to the mechanics and anticipating the renowned VOG!

    Graphics
    Stunning, esp the character models, they are sharp, crisp smooth. truly Next Gen (PC)!

    Art Direction
    The exotics armour with effects like sun breakers will make you drool but another half of then exotics are plain junks like raspberry armour? gorgeous stunning atmosphere of moon and delicious Venus comes a bummer of pukey Mars which is a finale planet so to speak? it the extreme of dedication and lazy work which is extremely disappointing. it like they hired some poor freelancers to fill in the numbers with no quality control.

    Gameplay
    Top notch shooter with unique game changer skill sets. the elements are pretty interesting but under ultised. The only weapon type that shines is fusion rifles the rest are plain generic.

    Level Design
    like i have mentioned before, its the extreme of fantastic level of VOG to the trash of missions/strikes. Do they even play their own game? i really wonder. its like selling a stapler in starbucks.

    Game Mechanic
    the idea is there "MMO" like but it falls flat game breaking to decide to rely on light level. everything is meaningless unless you get the raid armours which end up everyone will look the same with some variation. your best weapons are pointless if your light lv is lower than the enemies. don't get me started with the RNG rewards, its the most frustration experience you can have or vice verse.

    Social
    the cream of the modes like nightfall n raids does not have match making, forcing sites like LFG to be critical, don't even talk about clan, its broken...you need "nice" pple to play with or even better with friends which is another down or up for a better experience

    Multiplayer
    all the nonsense with balancing just screws up PVE, weapons are already normalised but why does it has to affect PVE? great experience imo but lacking to please the hardcores. Severely lacking in scale of a title call DESTINY...a 12 v 12 game mode at least will be chaotically fun. instead new modes are getting like 2 v 2...

    This is a wasted opportunity. I feel really hard done-by and all the PR stuns are **** everyone. Don't believe what they say, play it and know it yourself.    … Expand
  63. edwadokun
    Oct 3, 2014
    5
    $500 million dollar game. $450 million of that went into marketing, salaries, Peter Dinklage's pay check, PR and anything else that doesn't have anything to do with development. The other $50mm went into the development because it's really that's all it's worth.

    Pros: -Excellent visuals and audio -Fun PVP -RPG aspect of leveling and getting gear -Different classes add new strategy    $500 million dollar game. $450 million of that went into marketing, salaries, Peter Dinklage's pay check, PR and anything else that doesn't have anything to do with development. The other $50mm went into the development because it's really that's all it's worth.

    Pros:
    -Excellent visuals and audio
    -Fun PVP
    -RPG aspect of leveling and getting gear
    -Different classes add new strategy to PVP and co-op
    -Co-op/fire teams make the game better
    -More content post leveling. Having the strike missions and bounties gives me good reason to play the game after the so called 'story' of the game

    Cons:
    -PVP balance is not that balanced. While damage is normalized between players, abilities aren't. A level 20 player is going to have a lot more abilities on their armor and class than someone who is level 3, who can't even double jump.
    -Getting gear is hard. I'm not saying it needs to be super easy but at the point it is now, people are leaving the game because the algorithm that gives gear is just too stringent. Bungie can learn from D3 where they kept upping the percentage of rare drops and reducing the randomness of the items
    -Lackluster story. There could be SO MUCH potential for the story but nothing gets explained. Who are the awoken and exo? Where do they come from? Who is the traveller? Why is it just a ball? What is the darkness? Can't just be the fallen or the Vex or whoever else we fight because they fight each other too
    -For an MMO type game, it lacks a lot of MMO aspects like trading between players and expansive world. We are only given portions of each planet we're on. I'd rather one FULL world than 4 partial worlds. But that's just me. I do still wish the Earth had more to it. After the destruction of Earth, the last place I care about is RUSSIA of all places.

    All in all, this is a decent game. I'm still playing it because I want one of each class and because it's a good game overall, but I have to say that it has a lot of repairs.    … Expand
  64. gdmatt
    Oct 2, 2017
    6
    This game is a massive disappointment that I can't stop playing. Destiny serves as more a trap, where one is lured into it's amazing gunfights and addictive RNG and loot, rather then a game that is played for fun.
  65. callumjsouth
    Nov 8, 2015
    6
    Such promise, such pity. Destiny is disappointing because of what it was supposed to be. What it could have been. The story is awful and it's outcome forgettable. The mission design is woeful. Waves of enemies are there to be repelled and come the story's thankful end I was relieved I never had to go through them again. The repetitive missions and poor story pull Destiny to a halt. But theSuch promise, such pity. Destiny is disappointing because of what it was supposed to be. What it could have been. The story is awful and it's outcome forgettable. The mission design is woeful. Waves of enemies are there to be repelled and come the story's thankful end I was relieved I never had to go through them again. The repetitive missions and poor story pull Destiny to a halt. But the game does have some good features. Fun, fun, fun. Destiny will keep you entertained for a month or so depending on how much you play. Grab a friend and the experience is easily heightened. Destiny has fantastic voice acting from Bill Nighy to Peter Dinklage and this adds charm. However for all it's positives, Destiny is a let down. I am actually unaware if the game is that mediocre or if my judgement is down to the amount of marketing and hype this game received. I expected game of the year material. But instead I felt like I was subject to goof of the year.… Expand
  66. Nednerb
    May 6, 2016
    5
    Destiny, set in our solar system, is a futuristic science fiction era. Where humans discovered a powerful entity and used its technology giving humans the ability to perform interplanetary travel. This dream was short lived and the solar system was met with a catastrophic event. Enter the guardians set to protect what's left. The whole idea of visiting other planets in our solar systemDestiny, set in our solar system, is a futuristic science fiction era. Where humans discovered a powerful entity and used its technology giving humans the ability to perform interplanetary travel. This dream was short lived and the solar system was met with a catastrophic event. Enter the guardians set to protect what's left. The whole idea of visiting other planets in our solar system was an awesome concept and for its time the graphics picturing how these worlds would look were very detailed. But that is how far Destiny travels. The game's story line is weak and repetitive. End game is a major short fall. One of the biggest issues with the game is lack of matchmaking, a huge problem in a game that requires multiple players to beat certain missions. In one year the developers announced a sequel which really flattens the idea of this game being classed as a true MMORPG. The multiplayer is average, not great but really not that bad. Overall the game was a disappointment and even with recent patches and DLC's Destiny constantly comes undone with the lack of end game content. For the trophy hunters, the game is relatively easy to platinum with the exception of one trophy "Flawless Raider". This trophy requires a group of highly skilled players to not die a single time in a raid. Although there are guides available dependent on your own skill and abilities where you can obtain this trophy by yourself.… Expand
  67. JakeyPotter
    Jun 17, 2015
    7
    Before I got this game, I thought Destiny would have massive worlds, varied levels (not just repetitive) and also a replay value to it.

    September 2014, my dreams came true... sort of. -Story- There isn't. From what I recall, you are this city's only hope from evil forces coming in blah blah blah. I couldn't tell what was going on as I was too busy interested shooting some poor    Before I got this game, I thought Destiny would have massive worlds, varied levels (not just repetitive) and also a replay value to it.

    September 2014, my dreams came true... sort of.

    -Story-

    There isn't. From what I recall, you are this city's only hope from evil forces coming in blah blah blah. I couldn't tell what was going on as I was too busy interested shooting some poor aliens skull in. The addition of the grimore cards to try and expand the plot elements don't really make a difference to the story whatsoever.

    -Gameplay-

    The gunplay in the game is very good and the option to upgrade it is nice as well. The addition of bounties and strikes add difficulty to the game. Only problem is that they are all the same really. Typically its go out, shoot some aliens, go and wait for that robot to work his magic whilst you shoot some more, shoot boss, done. That will be the same for most of the bounties (some bounties you have to collect something). Raids I have played and its one of the highlights of the game, as you need team communication to complete it.

    -Multiplayer-

    Plays a bit like COD but more floaty and less dying at spawn. If you have high ranking guns and a fusion rifle, then you're set for the game.

    -DLC-

    Now, I haven't got any of the DLC's for Destiny as it's around £20 for one, which is the price of a second hand game. For a few maps, weapons raid and a strike, that is a bit too much (yes, I know, the DLC's for COD mostly had 4 maps plus a goodie, but they were £11).

    Overall, I can't really see myself playing Destiny that much due to the repetitive nature of it. Endgame is the same as story, grind and repeat, grind and repeat.

    Borderlands, anyone?    … Expand
  68. pablo2008jedi
    Mar 30, 2015
    7
    The game looks good and I enjoyed the storyline. It wasn' the greatest, but I kept me hooked to see it through. Since finishing the storyline I have found it hard to keep playing the game. The levels between 22-28 are the toughest and by that I mean getting the will to play. It becomes very repetitive, grinding away to get enough Strange Coins or Rep to buy the stuff to reach lvl 30+ toThe game looks good and I enjoyed the storyline. It wasn' the greatest, but I kept me hooked to see it through. Since finishing the storyline I have found it hard to keep playing the game. The levels between 22-28 are the toughest and by that I mean getting the will to play. It becomes very repetitive, grinding away to get enough Strange Coins or Rep to buy the stuff to reach lvl 30+ to actually begin the Raids. The Raids can be fun with a good group, but unless you dedicate your time to it PUGS will not be helpful.… Expand
  69. KazuhiraMiller
    Sep 29, 2014
    5
    The game is hit and miss. Its got a solid and really fun multiplayer that keeps me coming back for more. So if its a game with amazing multiplayer, then this is your game. But, if your looking for a game with a really good story, look elsewhere. The games story is an absolute joke, with bits of story strewn throughout the beginning of missions and the end of missions, just a few lines ofThe game is hit and miss. Its got a solid and really fun multiplayer that keeps me coming back for more. So if its a game with amazing multiplayer, then this is your game. But, if your looking for a game with a really good story, look elsewhere. The games story is an absolute joke, with bits of story strewn throughout the beginning of missions and the end of missions, just a few lines of dialogue that make absolutely no sense because you have no idea what the hell they are even talking about. It actually has the balls to say to you, if you want to know what the hell is going on, go online to our website to read about it through goddamn trading cards. At times, the game borders on outright agony due to the way the loot system is set up. You can have a perfect match of free-for-all and not get anything while that kid at the bottom with 1 kill and 13 deaths gets the exotic guns. Overall, I say that you should wait for the sequel to redeem this atrocity, or at least go and buy Borderlands the pre-sequel to get the awful taste this game leaves in your mouth out.… Expand
  70. DawnofAaron
    May 20, 2015
    7
    Overall, this game excedes more expectations than you think. With the vast single-player, multiplayer, and overall gameplay, Destiny does not deserve all the hate that it gets. Having a maximum of 3 characters on my 360, all level 25+, There is still stuff that I can do and not get bored. Now that I have a PS4, the graphics, gameplay, and overall game are so much better and now I have moreOverall, this game excedes more expectations than you think. With the vast single-player, multiplayer, and overall gameplay, Destiny does not deserve all the hate that it gets. Having a maximum of 3 characters on my 360, all level 25+, There is still stuff that I can do and not get bored. Now that I have a PS4, the graphics, gameplay, and overall game are so much better and now I have more characters with more things than I thought I could do with the game. It sometimes has its bugs here and there but those don't affect how you play the game. One big downside to the game was that the characters in the campaign don't explain the story that well. REALLY LOVE THIS GAME!!… Expand
  71. ToFewViews
    Sep 29, 2014
    7
    So after seeing other reviews online I can safely say, most reviewers are being WAY to harsh on this game, I've seen everything from 1/10 to 10/10 so it's hard to tell where the community sits on the subject. But for me personal I can say I'm enjoying it a lot, I've had lots of time to play the game and find all the good and bad. First off this is a very nice looking game, just don't lookSo after seeing other reviews online I can safely say, most reviewers are being WAY to harsh on this game, I've seen everything from 1/10 to 10/10 so it's hard to tell where the community sits on the subject. But for me personal I can say I'm enjoying it a lot, I've had lots of time to play the game and find all the good and bad. First off this is a very nice looking game, just don't look up close at the textures.The vistas and landscape is where it really shows the lighting and shadows. The game-play is very comparable to Borderlands , It gives you a some what open world to explore and grind over and over for those legendary pieces of gear. Just like Borderlands this game is best played with friends, You can go without but you will free like you are missing out. Destiny gives you a fair amount of missions to complete and repeat over and over, as well as strike missions witch will end in a boss and almost always give you some kind of gear. By the end of the game you are left to basically repeat story/strike missions to complete bounties and hopefully have some kind of super cool gear drop. There is also the crucible (Player Vs Player) that you can play from the just about the start of the game, But is definitely best played at level 20+. Bungie recently released there first raid mission as well called "Vault Of Glass" and with all those things to complete once you hit max level it leaves with with a fair amount to stuff to do. But once you have played the missions to death, are tired of the Crucible and can't get a raid group together you are kind of bored of it all. It's not the feeling you want , luckily Bungie is adding new DLC and Events to keep people playing.
    If you are a fan of Borderlands/Diablo or even Halo you will enjoy this game to some extent, but this game is definitely not for everyone and won't be enjoyed by anyone who hates grinding for gear or halo type multiplayer.

    Bryce M    … Expand
  72. rickjaw
    Sep 29, 2014
    5
    Wasn't able to try the Beta, didn't really read any of the beta feedback
    .
    Not impressed, Level , enemy, gameplay design is very, very basic and feels pretty dated. There is practically no story at all in the story mode?

    Enemy/boss ecounters are pretty repetitive, pump bullets into boss, kill adds.. repeat..
    This will be my last purchase from Bungie/Activication.
  73. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 31, 2017
    6
    Destiny
    Not Fun anymore
    With Destiny 2 around the corner I thought I’d give the original Destiny a try to see what all of the fuss is about... And apparently it’s the expansions because it’s not here in the base game... And with activision shutting down multiplayer modes for those expansions the month this review comes out I’m not going to even bother them... So while I’m sure Destiny    Destiny
    Not Fun anymore
    With Destiny 2 around the corner I thought I’d give the original Destiny a try to see what all of the fuss is about...
    And apparently it’s the expansions because it’s not here in the base game...
    And with activision shutting down multiplayer modes for those expansions the month this review comes out I’m not going to even bother them...
    So while I’m sure Destiny is now this great experience with all its ad ons...
    I’m going to just talk about the base game which is a repetitive and boring joke…
    Destiny is a competitive and cooperative online only first person shooter where you play as 1 of 3 classes and create your own character
    As an aggressive player I played as a titan..
    There are 2 bases in this game that you turn in your quest progress 2, get new missions, fork out your real life cash for any weapons that are worth anything from loot boxes and get back to the grind of being a guardian…
    This game is co op...
    But through my entire 9 hour journey in story mode I only had team mates in one mission…
    The story mode is practically dead…
    So you’re going to have to grind through this excuse of a story mode yourself…
    Worse is that all 9 hours take place on the same 4 maps…
    the missions just take your deeper into these maps each time..
    There are some loot boxes here that are like playing a game of where waldo to find them...
    so I just stuck to getting my loot from missions and enemy drops…
    Leveling up in this game gives you upgrades for your grenades and suit
    though the game doesn’t seem to balance in terms of xp if you are playing alone so late game missions are extremely frustrating..
    I was playing through the final story mission at only level 14 because of how slow the game was handing levels out because it assumes I’m going to grind through boring story missions over and over or that I’m playing with other people…
    I felt like I had to keep playing in these annoying no respawn zones over and over that would reset every time I died…
    But these missions are all the same thing of bring up your ghost, go to a point on the map and shoot all of the stuff until there’s no more stuff to shoot rinse and repeat..
    There is a competitive team based mode of 6vs6 like call of duty which is the best part of Destiny as a base game...
    Here level advantages are taken away, but you’ll level up way faster than the story mode, you’ll get loot drops, and you’ll have way more fun doing it…
    IF you were thinking about giving destiny a try before destiny 2 comes out there’s absolutely no reason to
    there’s nothing here worth your time
    Give Destiny
    a 6/10    … Expand
  74. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    6
    Before I can even start with my review I must say that this is the first time I have played a FPS game, therefore I don't have a point of reference to compare to.
    However I think Destiny is an OK/average game if you don't know what was behind its development.
    Once you know the investment and all the things that were promised by Bungie/Activision you have to say this is a complete    Before I can even start with my review I must say that this is the first time I have played a FPS game, therefore I don't have a point of reference to compare to.
    However I think Destiny is an OK/average game if you don't know what was behind its development.
    Once you know the investment and all the things that were promised by Bungie/Activision you have to say this is a complete failure.

    The game play and dynamics are pretty cool, very intuitive.
    The graphics are also next gen standard and very detailed.
    However the content is very limited and missions are very repetitive.
    There is nothing new that Destiny has to be offer.    … Expand
  75. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    The game had so much potential, but ended up disappointing. To sum up the cons, the open world isn't really an open world as you have to go to a menu every time to go somewhere, bad random loot system, the world feels completely dead and boring. Another thing is that most of the weapons are just variations of others, and are pretty much the same. Also the main story mode might have beenThe game had so much potential, but ended up disappointing. To sum up the cons, the open world isn't really an open world as you have to go to a menu every time to go somewhere, bad random loot system, the world feels completely dead and boring. Another thing is that most of the weapons are just variations of others, and are pretty much the same. Also the main story mode might have been the most boring I've ever played. However, the titan hunter and warlock are all really cool options, and it was cool being able to customize, and pick skills for the guardian. Basically the multiplayer holds up the game.… Expand
  76. KyleBleser
    Feb 4, 2015
    6
    Destiny has an amazing framework set for a Game of the Year, but unfortunately lacks substance to reach such potential. Originally, I would have given this game a 7.5, but after the dlc and lack of proper updates, Bungie has shown incompetence in developing a game in this genre--especially since other games already exist in some form or another (Warframe being closest) within this genreDestiny has an amazing framework set for a Game of the Year, but unfortunately lacks substance to reach such potential. Originally, I would have given this game a 7.5, but after the dlc and lack of proper updates, Bungie has shown incompetence in developing a game in this genre--especially since other games already exist in some form or another (Warframe being closest) within this genre for a couple years. It's as if they learned nothing with mmorpg-esque games. Because right now, the grind is incredibly boring. There is no randomness to maps or enemies like other grind games. And the RNG (random number generator) for loot is one of the worst in games.

    Also, for a game that spews "social," there is no ingame chat to help with finding groups for modes that have no matchmaking. You have to go on your phone or pc, find somebody on an external site or forum, invite them to your party chat, then invite them again within the game. It's a horribly unproductive process. Also, there is no use for the most part to clans...yet.

    The dlc (or "expansion" to Bungie) is regurgitated maps from the main game and mostly same weapons with just a new cover look. The story is still nonexistant except for on your pc or phone in grimoire cards.

    Quite simply, the game is only good for maybe 60 hours unless you like to play the same, exact thing over and over again with little story and reward. If they added some depth to enemies and randomness to them--like Warframe, Diablo 3, or any other grind game--it would have helped tremendously, but they did not. You will literally fight the exact same scripted layout with maybe some minor, predetermined 'combat' modifiers.

    Truthfully, I would recommend waiting till Destiny 2 to invest in this series cause you are not missing much...except that cash you wasted on this.    … Expand
  77. JayLightBar
    Sep 29, 2015
    6
    Not as terrible as I kept expecting it to be. I must say I love the fact the mobile app literally blows itself over. It allowed me to be aware that the story literally only took me 6 F****** Hours to finish. But ignoring that, the games story is shallow, and generally just bad. Nothing is explained at all. I don't care about the stupid wiki-like crap I can look up. It's not in the game,Not as terrible as I kept expecting it to be. I must say I love the fact the mobile app literally blows itself over. It allowed me to be aware that the story literally only took me 6 F****** Hours to finish. But ignoring that, the games story is shallow, and generally just bad. Nothing is explained at all. I don't care about the stupid wiki-like crap I can look up. It's not in the game, that's bad game design. Period. The 'Open World' parts of this game are lies, and are more like tiny areas of small crappy missions to do. The Crucible is fun, but with literally two types of game modes (Also add into the fact that if you don't have Taken King, you aren't going to be playing the cooler stuff) And Strikes don't hold your attention for very long. The content given at base value, the original 60 dollars is pathetic. So why is it a six? Because....I, did have fun with it. And that's something I can't deny about the game. I had a lot of fun with it for a lot of reasons. So, Destiny gets by with me with barely passing marks. A slightly above average FPS with MMO elements.… Expand
  78. anthplays
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    Don't get me wrong, Destiny is a fantastic game, but it does lack a few things. Story being the main thing. The story just doesn't seem to be there, or even relevant, its the gameplay and the progression, although often frustrating, that makes me keep playing. The gunplay and the variety of gear is great, and the Light progression system once you reach level 20, is a very different way toDon't get me wrong, Destiny is a fantastic game, but it does lack a few things. Story being the main thing. The story just doesn't seem to be there, or even relevant, its the gameplay and the progression, although often frustrating, that makes me keep playing. The gunplay and the variety of gear is great, and the Light progression system once you reach level 20, is a very different way to go than most games, and it works. It keeps you playing to find the best gear possible. As well as this, it is difficult to play solo, it just isn't as engaging as when playing with friends.… Expand
  79. milero91
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    I am really struggling the give this game an accurate rating.
    - For the first 50 hours of play I would have rated this 10 and believed it was the best game ever.
    - I then started to doubt whether I was really enjoying it or whether I was just becoming addicted to it, at that stage I would have given it a 7. - I carried on playing and after about 150 hours into the game I decided I hated    I am really struggling the give this game an accurate rating.
    - For the first 50 hours of play I would have rated this 10 and believed it was the best game ever.
    - I then started to doubt whether I was really enjoying it or whether I was just becoming addicted to it, at that stage I would have given it a 7.
    - I carried on playing and after about 150 hours into the game I decided I hated it and would rate in 3.

    As we all know, there really isn't a story. I've played it through multiple times and I've still no idea what is going on. The gameplay is good and graphics are very smooth. If you have friends that play it, it can be very social and it is extremely easy to play with others within your friend list. I think most people feel pretty similar to me that after pouring hours into this game...the suddenly hate it.    … Expand
  80. GamingPoptartTV
    Mar 27, 2016
    7
    Im not gonna talk about this games down-sides cause it seems enough people are doing that for me. So Im gonna cut through the bull**it and tell you that its a grindy loot game with addicting traits to it, but thats it. Lack luster story with half of all the good stuff on google. Hope you enjoy Destiny.
  81. Tlopdaniel
    Jun 6, 2015
    5
    Destiny is a mediocre game due to the weak story and weapons are Exactly the same as others( the same goes for some bosses) . Sorry for the bad english.
  82. 30Cents
    Jun 19, 2015
    6
    Have you ever played a game that kept you in the mood to keep going, and to continue the game until you got bored of it? Well this is what describes Destiny.

    Basics: Destiny is a first person shooter developed by Bungie and published by Activision. The point of the game is to level up your character, making you stronger the more you play, you fight monsters in a post-apocalyptic    Have you ever played a game that kept you in the mood to keep going, and to continue the game until you got bored of it? Well this is what describes Destiny.

    Basics:
    Destiny is a first person shooter developed by Bungie and published by Activision. The point of the game is to level up your character, making you stronger the more you play, you fight monsters in a post-apocalyptic atmosphere. You have a "Ghost" companion helping you out (voiced by Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage), who tells you the story on how the alien race you face in the game has taken over the universe, and that's where it goes in terms of story telling. The game seems to throw you in without giving you enough information on what you need to know about this alien race you are facing.

    Gameplay:
    At the very start you have the option to choose whatever race you want to play, there is an option what gender you would like to be. You can spoof up your character by adding some color and miscellaneous items. After creating your hero you are awoken by your new companion robot, you are immediately asked to go find a weapon and a ship to go to the main town of the game.
    Once arriving at the main town of the game you are asked to explore more of the once populated Earth, the missions given are different, they all take place in the same land, but different. There are the main story missions which you can do to explore some of the later planets farther in the game, and there are side missions. Side missions can be found by selecting "Patrol Mission" on the map screen, you earn awards and level up the more you do. The down side to the patrol missions is most of them are the same type of mission like, "Go kill these guys" or "Kill this boss" or "Find a specific object", and sense this game involves around real life time, these missions will repeat the next day, it just gets old after a while.
    There are missions offered in the main town, you can do bounties for extra loot and level up faster, which is the fastest way to leveling up. The bounties are all different, but you will very likely get some of the same ones you had from the previous day, this is another repetitive feature to the game. You can buy more equipment by spending the currency that is dropped by the species you face.

    Multiplayer:
    This is a big factor in the game, other players will be exploring just like you are. You can team up with other players in the over world, there is also a PvP option, but that requires Playstation Plus if you have Plasystation, or Microsoft Gold if you have Xbox. The PvP option (called "The Crucible") has different modes like capture the flag, deathmatch, capture the point, etc. You start off waiting to find players to play with, it can take a while, but you will eventually get into the game. Depending on whatever game mode you picked you will have to do the objective to win the game.
    The gameplay itself is overall fun, but again, it just gets old after awhile. Depending on what level you are when you start, you will always play against players that have a higher level than you. The game encourages you to keep playing by giving you crucible marks and other loot after each match. The loot you obtain can range from a low level to a legendary level (being the highest rated level), you can also spend some of the crucible marks you are awarded at the crucible shop at the main town.
    Overall the multiplayer mode is just another way to convince players to continue playing the game, it is not a bad idea, but the fact you need membership is just the downside to this feature.
    There are also strikes, strikes are side missions you can do to level up your character. Strikes can only be played with 3 players, any players less the harder the strike will be. You fight your way through with the random players you are assigned to work with, each strike has an objective, the objective you are given will depend on how hard it is. At the end of each strike you will obtain loot and experience to level up your character.

    Final Opinion:
    Overall Destiny is fun and visually stunning, but the game gets boring after reaching level 20, which is the maximum you can go, you can obtain equipment to go beyond that level. I would say the only reason to keep playing is if you are addicted to the multiplayer if you have no other FPS Multiplayer game you have. Destiny tries so hard by adding new things to the game, but it just does not work, sure the expansions sound cool, it just is not enough to keep players entertained. Destiny's gameplay is like Borderlands, just remove the open world aspect and you have something that is less entertaining. I only recommend Destiny if you are looking for something to have fun for a while or have friends that play this game, otherwise skip, there is really no reason to buy a game that is only good for the first 2 weeks of gameplay.    … Expand
  83. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    Wow! A huge release. The story is almost non existent here. The combat is good and fluid, but can be extremely boring. The game also has a loot in it which is completely random no matter what you do and its all over the place. Huge let down.
  84. Nel
    Dec 12, 2016
    5
    Completed the campaign, nothing really special. Storyline pretty much useless, and the game just lack any depth. The idea was great, but the execution was not
  85. Optimus-Prime
    Jun 28, 2015
    5
    'Most expensive game ever made'. This is what keeps going through my head when ive done the same mission, strike or raid for the 10th time. There is no doubt in my mind that this game is addictive but to be honest the only reason I kept playing was because there was nothing else at the time of its release and all my friends were playing this. Mechanically, this game is one of the best'Most expensive game ever made'. This is what keeps going through my head when ive done the same mission, strike or raid for the 10th time. There is no doubt in my mind that this game is addictive but to be honest the only reason I kept playing was because there was nothing else at the time of its release and all my friends were playing this. Mechanically, this game is one of the best first person shooters ive ever played and the visual/sound design were magnificent. But even the mechanics get dull when enemies feel exactly the same and main bosses require no strategy other than shooting it in the face a million times. Even the most beautiful scenery gets boring when i'm dropped into the exact same area and run through the exact same buildings to do the exact same mission. The initial 3-4 hours with this game are great but when you tear away at the layers you realise just how hollow it truly is. Taking a new character to the max level does add some re-playability to the game but the guns are still the same and eventually you realise the characters are just cosmetically different and their abilities are slight alterations of each other (seriously a warlock's nova bomb is essentially the same area of effect damage as a titan's fist of havoc). PvP is this games only redeeming factor but even that feels empty when compared to other games such as HALO, COD or battlefield which have better progression, more interesting maps and better game modes. The social aspect of this game isnt great because at any given time you are only part of a 3 or 6 man team plus poor or non-existent matchmaking completely ruins most of its limited content. It should never be considered as a MMO, not even close.

    I really did want this game to be something special, and that is why it is such a disapointment, it was made by developers who created one of my all time favourite games but practices by them and the publishers have completely put me off any future developments. There are so many other games out now that give you so much more content for a fraction of the price of this game and all of its DLC. Opening the case for the first time and you're greeted with a card that tells you to buy the season pass for the next two expansions before you even touch the disc! This bring me back to the point its the 'most expensive game ever made', I cant help but feel that the majority of that money went on advertising and false promises instead of actually developing the game. Fair play to the advertising department they earned their paychecks with amount of hype they generated with their trailers. My advice is to never believe in the hype for a game and to wait for the 'game of the year' edition where you can buy the entire game and its DLC for the original price as its release day. Even then this game would be considered painfully average at best.    … Expand
  86. Gunnydaman
    Jul 1, 2015
    6
    I have played the game since release on PS4 and have thus far purchased all DLC for this game. Let me first start with the positive aspects of this game.
    When it comes to game play destiny is one of the best. The shooting, the NPC's, and the game play itself is amazing. I don't feel like there is major bugs (anymore), and the small open worlds are easy to navigate, and full of things to    I have played the game since release on PS4 and have thus far purchased all DLC for this game. Let me first start with the positive aspects of this game.
    When it comes to game play destiny is one of the best. The shooting, the NPC's, and the game play itself is amazing. I don't feel like there is major bugs (anymore), and the small open worlds are easy to navigate, and full of things to do. The NPC's are still challenging even when you max at your level, and they have enough AI to make it fun to shoot them.
    Another good aspect of this game is PVP. It is fun, and even lower level players can enter the arena and do fairly decent. The only complaint I have for this is that it seems gear almost has no meaning when fighting other players. I was one hit killed by a level 2 player the other day, and with the equipment I possess this should be impossible, but I understand Bungie has to even things out, and this is a minor issue, so I will not put it as a complete negative.
    Now on the bad side of things...and there is a lot. First, there is practically no story line to this game, and the small tidbits you get make no sense. It is almost as if an entirely different game was made, and then someone went in there and cut it all up; keeping only certain pieces of the original. Now I have read and watched several reviews, and they all seem to state the Destiny we now see, is not the Destiny originally planned, and the lack of story line spawns from a need for the company to make money from DLC. Which is of course shameful if true.
    Second, the game is horribly repetitive. Even as the DLC's came out it was the same reputation missions as before. Plus there was no extra story give with the DLC's. I am not even sure what the point of Dark Below was. It didn't educate me on the Hive, nor did it do anything to make me further understand why I was fighting them...or what their purpose of fighting me was for that matter. Really it just seemed like I was fighting for loot and that was it. House of Wolves seem to continue this trend, by making a few missions without explaining why you are doing them, or why the fallen are even a threat. What was the point of cutting up the game for DLC if you weren't going to further explain aspects of the game? Was it only about loot?
    Third, the drops by NPC's are laughable. I have spent countless hours on this game to get somewhat decent equipment, however none of it came from NPC drops. All of it came from either Xur, exoctic bounties, PVP, or Nightfall end of mission rewards. I have never once; in my countless hours of playing, received a legendary drop from a NPC. This is also true of the people I play the game with. Why even have loot drop if nothing good ever comes out of it?
    It seems to me (and for many), that this game could have been one of the greats, but corporate greed destroyed what might have been one of my all time favorite games. I hope this changes in the future, or I will never buy or play another Destiny sequel or DLC.    … Expand
  87. ULTRA_MARIO_10
    May 30, 2016
    6
    With the multiplayer, it's a good game but really the fact that you need PSN to play offline is just pure stupidity, especially with the random pointless updates.

    Also, the missions are repetitive the same thing happens but in a different background. You need to kill some aliens (whatever the hell the enemies in the game are.) and get to a ship and that's it. The story is ok I    With the multiplayer, it's a good game but really the fact that you need PSN to play offline is just pure stupidity, especially with the random pointless updates.

    Also, the missions are repetitive the same thing happens but in a different background.

    You need to kill some aliens (whatever the hell the enemies in the game are.) and get to a ship and that's it.

    The story is ok I suppose but barely.

    The presentation is also ok.

    This game still has positives though,

    +Like the online obviously

    +The character customization

    +Some nice cutscenes

    +Interesting backgrounds.

    But the game still disappoints for a game that uses 'Next generation first person shooter' as a slogan.    … Expand
  88. Hectik
    Apr 19, 2016
    6
    Have all Expansions 3 characters level 40 with roughly 310 light each. Currently still playing only with close friends.

    After 2 years of playing I've decided to review this game. Broke it down to different parts to make it easier. First Person Shooter Aspect Can't complain, it was done well. Coming from a series that spawned Halo, you know that the shooter aspect was going to    Have all Expansions 3 characters level 40 with roughly 310 light each. Currently still playing only with close friends.

    After 2 years of playing I've decided to review this game. Broke it down to different parts to make it easier.

    First Person Shooter Aspect

    Can't complain, it was done well. Coming from a series that spawned Halo, you know that the shooter aspect was going to be good. The controls are really responsive and give you the option to tweak the aiming speed etc. The balancing of weapons, well its a double edge sword because people will have different opinions and complaints on why their favourite gun has been nerfed and the gun they use least is OP. All I can say that it's a plus that Bungie have regular updates and monitor the usage of each gun and make changes if need be.

    RPG Aspect

    Character creation is meh. 3 different species Human, Robot or Ascended Human. No difference between them apart from the type of dance emote they do. Could of gave them species perks to adapt to the players playstyle Eg. Elder Scrolls. The classes IMO are good, adopting the Hunter (ThiefRogue/DPS), Titan (Tank/Defence Support) and Warlock (Mage/Heals/Support). After the Taken King they employed another Class type to interchange them especially giving the Hunter a much needed support special.

    After the Taken King Expansion, they've finally got the levelling correct. Getting good gear is still a big, long grind. The rewards on Crucible are still pathetic where 1st gets the **** gear compared to last. My friends joke around saying to play well but not come first to get good loot.

    Replayability

    I'm still playing it whenever a new update comes in. A lot of players gave up on it, which I can understand. But I have a close knit of gamer friends who play just for fun as the Co Op in this game especially the Raids are second to none...apart from guess what?...the loot drops : ( (endless grinding!!!). Don't have any friends to game with? Look around for Clans, there are lots to choose from and most are very helpful.

    Overall, a 6 praising the shooter component, the gear (even though its a grind to collect), Co Op and PvP. regular updates and events (the Sparrow Racing Event was a good change). I don't really play it anymore, but will jump on when my friends are on. That 10 year plan they have for this game...I don't think so.

    - 1 To most story missions that have been recycled over and over
    - 1 To the endless grind of loot (they should take pointers from Division and Borderlands)
    - 2 To the reward system on Crucible (PvP)    … Expand
  89. Eagle16
    Aug 17, 2017
    7
    This game has very addicting gameplay but doesn't offer enough content to keep you playing. I loved the atmosphere 8/10, the main story should be longer and better 6/10. I paid for the game with all dlcs 28€ so I'm pretty much okay with the game but If I would pre-order it, I would definitely be extremely mad for the content and the expansion pass which doesn't offer anything. I wouldThis game has very addicting gameplay but doesn't offer enough content to keep you playing. I loved the atmosphere 8/10, the main story should be longer and better 6/10. I paid for the game with all dlcs 28€ so I'm pretty much okay with the game but If I would pre-order it, I would definitely be extremely mad for the content and the expansion pass which doesn't offer anything. I would expect that Expansion pass will offer new worlds and stories like Taken King and Rise of Iron but they are just **** After month, you'll be done with the game and even If you will want to play it again, you will have nothing to do there other than same activities without any rewards like heroic strikes, even nightfall after you hit 400 light. You should be able to get even 410 light but that armor high should drop only in raids. It shouldn't be that easy to get max light. I hope Destiny 2 will be better.… Expand
  90. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    5
    What happened to this game? How can the most hyped game for years, end up to be nothing more than completely average? It's half a game, nothing more.

    The first person shooter mechanics are admittedly solid, and will feel instantly familiar to Halo or old Call of Duty players, so credit where credit is due. Post-update, the looting system is much more generous than it was, and that    What happened to this game? How can the most hyped game for years, end up to be nothing more than completely average? It's half a game, nothing more.

    The first person shooter mechanics are admittedly solid, and will feel instantly familiar to Halo or old Call of Duty players, so credit where credit is due. Post-update, the looting system is much more generous than it was, and that feeling when you find a legendary weapon or piece of armour is something you will want to experience.

    However, the content in this release of Destiny is laughable, and the fact that Bungie and Activision will try to justify this with a season pass is a very worrying aspect for future big releases. Horrendous voice acting by that one from Game of Thrones does not help this game's cause either, even he sounds bored.

    This could have been an even lower score if the Vault of Glass wasn't so enjoyable, but the fact that you can't matchmake for it and MUST gather a group of 6 is quite bizarre. 5 is an average and disappointing score, for an average and disappointing game.    … Expand
  91. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    6
    This is a decent game that gets very repetitive and is very easy to lose interest fast. Another way over hyped game, Worth a one time play through at best.
  92. tyago20
    Apr 15, 2016
    7
    Destiny, el destino no esta de tu parte muchos millones para tan corta historia, los muchos cambios que se han hecho algo juego demuestra las debilidades del juego, normalmente en pvp la mayoría de jugadores juegan con no mas de 10 armas entre toda su variedad, pero no todo es malo. Es buen shooter se hace entretenido cuando empiezas a jugar pero a medida que avanzas te das cuenta queDestiny, el destino no esta de tu parte muchos millones para tan corta historia, los muchos cambios que se han hecho algo juego demuestra las debilidades del juego, normalmente en pvp la mayoría de jugadores juegan con no mas de 10 armas entre toda su variedad, pero no todo es malo. Es buen shooter se hace entretenido cuando empiezas a jugar pero a medida que avanzas te das cuenta que tienes que volver a repetir x veces la misma secuencia para poder conseguir equipamiento mejor. buenos graficos y un pvp que a veces se hace apasionante y estratégico.… Expand
  93. TookieReview
    Sep 13, 2016
    5
    The game simply isn't worth the time or energy spent playing it. As a base and foundation, it lacks any sort of meaningful narrative actually present within the game and overall generic if smooth and well done gun play. Character creation as well as customization is a complete joke, and beyond the high level of differences between the classes you'll be shocked to discover that many otherThe game simply isn't worth the time or energy spent playing it. As a base and foundation, it lacks any sort of meaningful narrative actually present within the game and overall generic if smooth and well done gun play. Character creation as well as customization is a complete joke, and beyond the high level of differences between the classes you'll be shocked to discover that many other players well have the exact same gear as you. The world is interesting, and the music is beautiful. But that's not what a video game is for, and if the experience is only good because of the extras around the core purpose, then sadly that makes Destiny, at best, mediocre.… Expand
  94. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    Destiny is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Activision.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Online Modes
    - Forgettable and Bland Story
    - Forgettable Characters
    - Bad Lore
    - Repetitive
  95. BlakDak666
    Mar 9, 2017
    6
    Destiny's base game had a huge amount of problems; DOA story, grinding nature, lack of content to keep players invested, awkward customization options and social functions, terrible looting system, etc. What gets a 6 though? Yes this is 2 and half years from release, but in retrospect Destiny had great gunplay, wonderful atmosphere and concepts that did manage to tip the scale moreDestiny's base game had a huge amount of problems; DOA story, grinding nature, lack of content to keep players invested, awkward customization options and social functions, terrible looting system, etc. What gets a 6 though? Yes this is 2 and half years from release, but in retrospect Destiny had great gunplay, wonderful atmosphere and concepts that did manage to tip the scale more positive than negative. It is just a shame Bungie released it as that (when looking at it currently in 2017) instead of a much grander game. Vanilla Destiny was decent overall, but with alot of problems present, it is hard to say if the idea and main concepts were too big for Bungie to tackle.… Expand
  96. bellonman
    Mar 7, 2017
    5
    This is a very disappointing game from a game company that's had their fair share of gaming hits. The game play is very repetitive and does not offer enough depth for you to have fun for more than 5 hours. The game is best when played with a bunch a friends, but it falls short when played solo. Non-existent story and a lack of an interesting main protagonist hurt the game as well.This is a very disappointing game from a game company that's had their fair share of gaming hits. The game play is very repetitive and does not offer enough depth for you to have fun for more than 5 hours. The game is best when played with a bunch a friends, but it falls short when played solo. Non-existent story and a lack of an interesting main protagonist hurt the game as well. Multiplayer is decent, but also lacks depth.… Expand
  97. MonkiReviews
    Jul 23, 2017
    6
    The story mode and online are fun but not great. I found the hub to not be amazing and not organized. I enjoyed the story when it started and going to new planets but that faded quickly. It was still fun to play though.
  98. ArmymanPants
    Jul 19, 2017
    5
    This game is passable, when i first played the beta i thought it was truly going to be expansive and enjoyable, but when i finally played the game. After all the wait, all the hype. I realized i completed 1 of the 4 worlds in the beta and that all the missions followed the same guidelines, despite a few different objectives but the same idea overall. and then in one day, literally one dayThis game is passable, when i first played the beta i thought it was truly going to be expansive and enjoyable, but when i finally played the game. After all the wait, all the hype. I realized i completed 1 of the 4 worlds in the beta and that all the missions followed the same guidelines, despite a few different objectives but the same idea overall. and then in one day, literally one day i beat the games story. Im not saying a whole day, more like 8 hours. Now i understand that the game really opens up with raids and PVP after the story, but they got stale for me quick. PVP had a good idea but overall after doing the same thing 30+ times you get the idea and want a bit of variety, and unfortunately there wasn't enough diversity to keep me interested for very long. I have heard all of the expansions really do improve the game, and whilst the base game itself isn't a fail in terms of being a first person shooter, i didn't see and justification for paying for what should have been the game to begin with. Destiny isn't a good game, in fact i find it disappointing and very boring after the 10 hour mark, but its not a bad game.… Expand
  99. DoritoDoggo77
    Aug 30, 2017
    6
    I feel destiny gets more hate than it deserves. The game play its self is fine, but is lacking in content ( a 7 hour story), and multiplayer is decent. The game design and the different worlds look amazing, overall a pretty decent game : )
  100. spacebear1
    Dec 20, 2017
    6
    Bungie's Destiny IS a fun and enjoyable game, for about an hour and a half. This game is nothing but a pay to win game with very overpriced DLC. The story is very lazy and the characters are bland. But in the end, I loved the gameplay and graphics but that's about it.
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#57 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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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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