Destiny

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  1. gypsygib
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    EDIT: Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a    EDIT: Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a better MMO, Borderlines a better Co-Op game, and they're countless better SP and competitive MP FPS games out there. It feels as if Bungie was completely insecure in everything except the graphics and Halo-esq gameplay.

    Being Bungie I expected an epic story but it's not. It's very bland with horrible voice acting. Word of advice to devs thinking of using very well-known actors with iconic TV/movie characters as voice actors in games is a good idea. It's not. When trying to create a new character don't use someone who constantly reminds me of someone else. All I hear is a completely bored Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). (Same goes for you MGS - it sounds like the actors try and take the character seriously...but they can't)

    Destiny tries to be several games in one but In the end Destiny is a pretty bad MMO, a horrible Single Player experience due to the bland story, level design and lack of set pieces or otherwise inspired graphics, and an average co-op game. Also, competitive MP can be had better elsewhere.

    It tries to be the jack of all trades and excels at none. And given the content, level design, and scope of the game it hard to imagine that the majority of the 500 million budget went towards making the game and not to marketing.

    The way I see it Destiny sells you 4 games for $70 (in Canada), but MMO's are free, the SP isn't worth anything, the CO-OP and Competitive MP are probably worth $29.99 each but neither game can compete with their better peers in each respective genre. All I picture when I play this game is that meme with the dog in a lab coat and glasses with the caption, "I have no idea what I'm doing", especially in terms of the the MMO and story elements.. That comes across here. They would have been better off making a Borderlands clone but with a great story... This game was not made with confidence, gameplay aside.

    If your playing alone don't even bother with this game and don't expect to make any friends as it's impossible to communicate with people. If you have TWO buddies it can be fun, but guaranteed someone is going to get bored with the repetitive nature and stop playing.    … Expand
  2. Defense14
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    It's a quality game for sure - I don't think it deserves a perfect because of the repetitive nature, but otherwise it is a great game. Best game for the next gen - that's for darn sure (not counting the Last of Us). If you like any FPS there is something for you here. I could see this game being huge if the expansions do it right, but as of now there is limited to do but all theseIt's a quality game for sure - I don't think it deserves a perfect because of the repetitive nature, but otherwise it is a great game. Best game for the next gen - that's for darn sure (not counting the Last of Us). If you like any FPS there is something for you here. I could see this game being huge if the expansions do it right, but as of now there is limited to do but all these things are still fun.… Expand
  3. ioio32l
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This is the kind of game I've been wanting ever since Phantasy Star Online went offline. I've been dying to play this, loved the alpha, loved the beta. And have been loving every bit of the game itself since it came today. I know there are a lot of angry XBone fanboys that are rating it low because Bungie moved on to better things on PS4 consoles instead of being stuck on old cheapThis is the kind of game I've been wanting ever since Phantasy Star Online went offline. I've been dying to play this, loved the alpha, loved the beta. And have been loving every bit of the game itself since it came today. I know there are a lot of angry XBone fanboys that are rating it low because Bungie moved on to better things on PS4 consoles instead of being stuck on old cheap hardware in the xbone. But they need to grow up. This game is amazing, great community so far on PSN. And plays wonderfully, Just like a Halo game, but better.… Expand
  4. thedude1622
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Now that I've had a week to sit down with this game and give it the attention it *TRULY* deserves. Any gamer should know better than to draw expectations prior to a game's release. They didn't design it for YOU they designed with many game demographics in mind. Granted, there are a lot of confused elements as the game doesn't explain things beyond the 20 cap too well. Combat isNow that I've had a week to sit down with this game and give it the attention it *TRULY* deserves. Any gamer should know better than to draw expectations prior to a game's release. They didn't design it for YOU they designed with many game demographics in mind. Granted, there are a lot of confused elements as the game doesn't explain things beyond the 20 cap too well. Combat is repetitive, but it's also the smoothest, most enjoyable combat I've experienced from a FPS. The MMO/RPG elements are fairly light, but trust me, you'll WANT to grind and farm the legendary weapons. Playing around with gear post-level cap has been far more enjoyable than the actual storyline was. Also, speaking of the story's criticism, if you go to Bungie.net, you can read through all your grimoire cards. Much of the lore is found in there. Some cards come with perks and others monitor your in game progress. Quite brilliant, actually. I figure they wanted to appease the COD fanboys by leaving the story out. Anyone with a functioning brain can read up on the lore. More content is coming. This is just the bare bones. Bungie will be spending the next little while fleshing things out, adding more maps, NPCs, crucible and vanguard matches, as well the raids. To those people who are ANGRY that bungie didn't have SPECIFICALLY their preferences in mind during game development, maybe you should pull your head out of your ass and enjoy this game for what it is. Or maybe you should figure out what it is you really want. Maybe you should design your own game and brace yourself for fanboys hating on YOU.… Expand
  5. damvamdam
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I find it funny how everyone who voted blow 3 is either new user, either is downvoting every "good" title.
    So far game is decent. Singleplayer is little dull, but multiplayer is where this game shines. For multiplayer only I would give 9/10, singleplayer is no more 6/10. However, I completed only the first two planets, It might get better in the following planets or/where new patches will    I find it funny how everyone who voted blow 3 is either new user, either is downvoting every "good" title.
    So far game is decent. Singleplayer is little dull, but multiplayer is where this game shines. For multiplayer only I would give 9/10, singleplayer is no more 6/10. However, I completed only the first two planets, It might get better in the following planets or/where new patches will fix stuff up!

    Game is obviously must have, don't skip this one.    … Expand
  6. Ragnellrok
    May 21, 2015
    9
    So after man bugs and glitches and issues with overall game flow, the base game and the first dlc left much to be desired. However, they recently fixed most of the issues with upgrading gear, making use of the original sets of gear, and have added more endgame content. I'm not saying it's perfect, or that it's amazing, but the game has definitely improved and is worth returning to for theSo after man bugs and glitches and issues with overall game flow, the base game and the first dlc left much to be desired. However, they recently fixed most of the issues with upgrading gear, making use of the original sets of gear, and have added more endgame content. I'm not saying it's perfect, or that it's amazing, but the game has definitely improved and is worth returning to for the House of Wolves expansion. This game isn't the best, but it's definitely not the worst.… Expand
  7. DARC_Legions
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Everything might not be as perfect as we had hoped, but at least Bungie tried something different. In the future, competitors in the FPS genre will be assuredly be trying to lift some of the ideas from Destiny to add some mmo-ness into their own games. The core gameplay and controls feel excellent, as you'd expect from a Bungie FPS. Enemy AI is competent, on par with top tier co-opEverything might not be as perfect as we had hoped, but at least Bungie tried something different. In the future, competitors in the FPS genre will be assuredly be trying to lift some of the ideas from Destiny to add some mmo-ness into their own games. The core gameplay and controls feel excellent, as you'd expect from a Bungie FPS. Enemy AI is competent, on par with top tier co-op titles like Mass Effect, Gears of War, etc., but I wouldn't say it really stands head and shoulders above it's competitors in this regard. It's a shame the alpha and beta had to take place mostly on the Earth maps, because all the other areas in the game are much more appealing to look at. There are some incredible skyboxes in Mars maps. Competitive multiplayer seems to take a backseat to co-op play this time, in the sense that the character abilities seem like something you would expect in a co-op game. It seems like the abilities in pvp need some balancing and tweaking done, and I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of balancing updates for pvp in the coming months. However there is less co-op content than I was hoping for, I do hope the expansion packs come out soon and are substantial in the amount of content. I wish repeated playthroughs of levels offered more variety in enemy types and spawns, once you've played an encounter at Lv 30, it's nearly the same every time. I would have preferred more of a randomized enemy spawning system (a la Left 4 Dead) rather than always knowing what lies behind every corner. Explore maps don't have enough different types of side missions yet. Hopefully we can get a ton of new content fast and they will improve on some of these areas, but as of now this game needs help. All that aside though, it's still a ridiculously fun game but Bungie's destiny is yet to be determined. The next few months will tell. 9/10 just for being so much fun, could be a 10 one day but it needs some TLC first.… Expand
  8. Seigert
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    My first thoughts about buying Destiny after it's announce was cautious at best -- after all, I'm not a fan of 1st person shooters on console, always preferred 3rd person ones and overall I'm all about action-adventure|stealth-like kind of games.

    But Destiny Alpha streams and Beta gameplay sessions changed all of it. First person POV is good, controls are fluid, RPG-like system of    My first thoughts about buying Destiny after it's announce was cautious at best -- after all, I'm not a fan of 1st person shooters on console, always preferred 3rd person ones and overall I'm all about action-adventure|stealth-like kind of games.

    But Destiny Alpha streams and Beta gameplay sessions changed all of it. First person POV is good, controls are fluid, RPG-like system of variable skill trees and interchangeable weapons -- very nice.

    Also, for me, such games is all about exploration: good story is good, but only if it allows me to see 'what else is there?!' -- and Destiny surely allows that via 'Patrol' missions.

    Not without flaws -- players communication could be better in part of in-game (voice) chat or more simply|intuitive way to form a Fireteam 'on-the-fly', but -- hey! -- is still a very new game and I feel that it's creator a willing to make changes.    … Expand
  9. KIUPW
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Update: After reaching Level 21 and putting 17 hours into it, I can say that Destiny is a solid 8/10, Sure the campaign is lacking, and for a game with such an online focus it's quite odd for it to not have an easy way to interact with other players in the tower. But the top notch gameplay, with fun mechanics, and smart AI more than make up for the flaws it has. I just wish it offeredUpdate: After reaching Level 21 and putting 17 hours into it, I can say that Destiny is a solid 8/10, Sure the campaign is lacking, and for a game with such an online focus it's quite odd for it to not have an easy way to interact with other players in the tower. But the top notch gameplay, with fun mechanics, and smart AI more than make up for the flaws it has. I just wish it offered matchmaking for the weekly strikes and daily missions which would make end game content more available to players who dont always have friends with the same schedules as them.… Expand
  10. NeoMorph
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    For those who say "Destiny seems pretty empty for an MMO" I say this to them...

    DESTINY IS NOT A FREAKIN MMO.

    Bungie and Activision have said that it isn't a damned MMO from the beginning. It's supposed to be you against the hordes of the Darkness making you into a LEGEND. I used to think that was lame but now I am a believer.
  11. R1ck8r00ke
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Incredible beginning to a new FPS / RPG space opera from one of the best game design studios in the world. Bungie have created an atmospheric, compelling online universe for sci-fi fans to immerse themselves in which allows you to create an alter-ego to explore an amazing array of futuristic destinations. You can follow the single-player missions which will be part of an ongoing persistentIncredible beginning to a new FPS / RPG space opera from one of the best game design studios in the world. Bungie have created an atmospheric, compelling online universe for sci-fi fans to immerse themselves in which allows you to create an alter-ego to explore an amazing array of futuristic destinations. You can follow the single-player missions which will be part of an ongoing persistent set of chapters in a gigantic epic story, explore vast open-world areas to work on upgrading and unlocking new powers and concentrate on a variety of multiplayer arenas to battle other players. Outstanding graphics, visual & audio design and groundbreaking gameplay all add up to a thrilling start for this new franchise. This is essential if you are a serious gamer, see you starside Guardians...… Expand
  12. bernera
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I played the game and is very good, competitive coop etc. The graphics are beautiful the weather is beautiful and team play is very funny epic launch.
  13. Kevitivity
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    I've been playing since the Alpha. Yes, it's great. I'm enjoying the shooting and role playing aspects. Graphics are fantastic. Multiplayer is lots of fun.
  14. xDeniz
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It's awesome, i don't understand all the hate. I've been playing since the beta and althought it might not deserve a ten it sure doesn't deserve a score as low as 7.0 ow bellow.
  15. Mrshmelo
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I come to the game without any Expectation, Tell the truth-I did not follow the game until two days ago.
    didn't play beta,so i come to the game today clean from any point of view.
    so far i love the game,the true fun is with friends! or even meet people in the game and join them to the party and play.
  16. Swinehouse
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It's clear that at least half of the negative reviews are from people who haven't played this yet. I dunno why people do that.
    It's a great game, very playable, and for those who don't know, you can invite people to your fireteams by just looking at them and clicking R3.

    Play it, it's good fun.
  17. Zepthire
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Not as groundbreaking or innovative as the hype would imply but that doesn't stop it from being a damn good game. The shooting feels very solid as you would expect from Bungie, the environments are large, look great and are fun to explore. The RPG elements are light but add a nice feeling of progression and it's always satisfying to level up or find a new gun.

    If you are a fan of FPS    Not as groundbreaking or innovative as the hype would imply but that doesn't stop it from being a damn good game. The shooting feels very solid as you would expect from Bungie, the environments are large, look great and are fun to explore. The RPG elements are light but add a nice feeling of progression and it's always satisfying to level up or find a new gun.

    If you are a fan of FPS games and like or can put up with light RPG elements then this game is for you. Do not come into it expecting it to be a massively deep RPG because that is not what it is designed to be. I would say the depth of the RPG elements sits around the same level as Diablo 3.    … Expand
  18. arkhlongstride
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This game will be played for a long time. It is exactly what i was waiting for. The Bungie experience. All the 0 review are either Nintendoautism or poor people that cant afford a nextgen console.
  19. hpreverie
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    The gameplay and controls feel excellent. I really enjoy the game. If you liked the Beta, you have to buy this game. I have total confidence in Bungie that they will continue to support this new IP and bring new stuffs to the game every now and then.
  20. derrickb123
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Great game. It's like Halo with better graphics mixed with some call of duty and RPGs elements. Lots of intense moments and a great sound track for each moment.Its like playing through a block buster sci-fi movie.
  21. juliopolo
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    the game is easy, if you have friends to play with. The game is complete and perfect. The voice chat is extremely limited, but in big picture is just awesome!!!!!
  22. DefianTSheep
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This game is so bad it doesn't even Mario Party. Like that is just so dumb. It doesn't even have Sega Genesis compatibility. Like come on people, that is the very basic. Anyone who buys this game is a noobscrub.
  23. sanchwhich
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This is the same thing that happened to GTA V. People dont like hype for some reason and like to see great games fall. This game is nothing short of spectacular. DO NOT use metacritics for this point in time. Give it about a week and the score will go up. Just so many Douches these days thay feel like spamming the reviews.
  24. FreeFallKilla
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    I am so suprised that many of these reviews are made by people that only give negative reviews on popular games or just made an account just to hate on this game, that is taking sides with Playstation in this console war.

    Anyweay, I have been playing this since midnight and I simply enjoy it. Battles are fun and hectic. Multiplayer is diverse and immersive. The worlds and locations are    I am so suprised that many of these reviews are made by people that only give negative reviews on popular games or just made an account just to hate on this game, that is taking sides with Playstation in this console war.

    Anyweay, I have been playing this since midnight and I simply enjoy it. Battles are fun and hectic. Multiplayer is diverse and immersive. The worlds and locations are pretty and interesting. The RPG elements are enough to give me my own style. Enemies are fun to kill. Missions could have used a bit more variety. But what else do you want? It perfectly mixes different games in order to have its own identity.

    I recommend people to not listen to certain reviews here. Some people did not research the game enough to know that it is an online, shared world shooter. The real game starts at level 20 with the raids. The multiplayer and connections with actual people is suppose to be a big element that people do not understand. Plus, this game tries to innovate the first person shooter genre in ways that people do not understand yet. I am currently giving this a 9/10 after what I have played. But I intend to give at least 100 more hours into Destiny.    … Expand
  25. Graeme171
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Amazing game! It combines all of my favorite genres into one flawlessly. I played the Beta extensively and loved it, and this game has yet to disappoint.
  26. sumihazaBR
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Great game! I will find myself playing it all day long! the multiplayer is very good, my friends are playing a lot too! thank you Bungie, ok I have to go now, time to play!
  27. Surt
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Game came out last night here in the states, and already are reviews for it? Hey I can do that too! To all those trying down the game without playing it, go back and play your candy land games, You candy asses.
  28. UChief
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Just got this game today, I have to say it is amazing !
    Ignore the low scores from both user and Critic Reviews. Bunch of haters!

    This game is a must have! A 10!
  29. JD20
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Great Game.One of the Best Shooters Ever made and spectacular multiplayer.Is a game that misture Halo and Skyrim,and do it very well.Awesome Game,recommended!
  30. Obsidanse
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    You're all mad, it's a great game.
    Please guys, cheer up and enjoy things for what they are.
    Calling everything crap when it's clearly first rate just makes you look like a douchy hipster.
    Worst element?... The prospect of paying for more content. Otherwise it's damn fine stuff, single and multi player.
  31. MichaeI
    May 1, 2015
    9
    As a very sporadic and casual gamer, I usually do not care too much for a storyline or enthralling dialogue. To say this game has a good storyline would be a complete lie; the story is non-existent and boring. The characters are lifeless and the cutscenes are very annoyingly un-skippable. However, as I said I don't care too much about that so to me this game is the best multiplayer shooterAs a very sporadic and casual gamer, I usually do not care too much for a storyline or enthralling dialogue. To say this game has a good storyline would be a complete lie; the story is non-existent and boring. The characters are lifeless and the cutscenes are very annoyingly un-skippable. However, as I said I don't care too much about that so to me this game is the best multiplayer shooter I've played in years. I could see that Destiny would get boring for single players but I very rarely play it alone. This is a great game for chilling after work and shooting some enemies with great-feeling game mechanics.
    To me the best thing about this game is that when you reach level 20 you then have to grind for armour to raise your light level to increase your overall level. Since the only way to do this is either to get lots of marks to spend at vendors or receive armour in random drops, the playability of this game is fantastic. I always feel there is a purpose to me doing a mission again or aiming to do something I wouldn't normally do to strive to get that piece of armour/weapon ive been wanting for ages.
    The Crucible online PVP feels great and plays well. The only thing that would be better is if a capture the flag mode was added and also a game mode without supers as that would match my play style better.
    My friends and I have been playing this for months and are still on it so that tells a lot. If a bigger variety of bounties/patrol missions was added and a skip button for the cut scenes then this would be a 10/10 for me. However, I can definitely see this game would be a lot worse for single players or players looking for a game with a great storyline. Again, I'll repeat, the storyline is dreadful. But if I want a storyline, great characters and interesting dialogue I'll go watch a Paul Thomas Anderson film. If I want to shoot things, chill with friends and have a load of fun I'll play Destiny.

    9/10 (for groups of players), 5/10 (for single players)    … Expand
  32. corpal_hudson
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Bungie made a great effort with delivering a technical scaffolding. The story elements could have been much more. I'm think random missions such as one would seen in Elders' Scrolls would make the game more posh. I think they could have done better to release Fall 2015. It's not a bad game, but it does lack a decent story. Nothing makes sense having to read off my cell phone -- theBungie made a great effort with delivering a technical scaffolding. The story elements could have been much more. I'm think random missions such as one would seen in Elders' Scrolls would make the game more posh. I think they could have done better to release Fall 2015. It's not a bad game, but it does lack a decent story. Nothing makes sense having to read off my cell phone -- the lore of the game. I'm pretty sure a Grimoire is a witches spell book. I found a soccer ball on the tower level. Thinking about that makes me wonder about how hard it would have been to enable a conversation system similar to Elders' Scrolls.

    Most of the game's functions are confusing. I leveled up one of the factions to level 2 without realizing it. I actual had no clue how to obtain the various currency without internet research. By the way you can't trade anything. You can't see anything. You can only dismantle things. You can't dismantle extra space ships or jet bikes. There are no weapons on the ships or bikes.

    Hopefully they develop more content. I think they lost the mantle but we'll see in 2015.    … Expand
  33. supermiff
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game for fans of FPS and RPG games. RPG elements are light but just enough to make it a lot more interesting than any normal FPS. A promised lifle of 10 years and unlike most FPS games the DLC is constantly adding fresh content. The thing I like most is that instead of rushing out a new game every year like most other popular FPS games, Bungie instead continuously evolves theFantastic game for fans of FPS and RPG games. RPG elements are light but just enough to make it a lot more interesting than any normal FPS. A promised lifle of 10 years and unlike most FPS games the DLC is constantly adding fresh content. The thing I like most is that instead of rushing out a new game every year like most other popular FPS games, Bungie instead continuously evolves the vanilla game to a point where the original game is no longer recognisable and is practically an entirely new game. Expect a long life and religious update and DLC schedule to keep this game a heavy hitter a long time after its original release. First time I have ever played a FPS on a daily basis for a year without getting bored due to the amazing DLC. The only shortfall is that the DLC is rather expensive however you are getting much more than just a few swerve map packs since each DLC adds an entirely new section to the game, on par with games like World of Warcraft. This is a game where you will need friends to enjoy the best features of the game so if you only ever play solo it is difficult to really see what this game has to offer since playing raids with randoms may be a little shakey. This game has made me several friends from opposite sides of the globe that I know play with daily. My all time game of the year.… Expand
  34. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    This game came out with nothing, but the friends I had at the time to play with made this game everything it could be. Some of the funniest times I ever had were on this game so even if this game was soulless.
  35. richardD1999
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I want to feel the love for this game but i just cant. The game was over hyped to say the least, starting the game up i was impressed, as the graphics are beautiful, but thats it. the rest of the experience is BORING.
  36. OutofthisworldX
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Just finished this game, and have to say im not pleased with it overall, the story missions was all the same, start off in the same setting, go to the same place through the same enemies and face a slightly different mini boss at the end (none of which were hard to kill even on hard) - and i cant really say i fully grasped what the story was about. there is no narrative to the story, ifJust finished this game, and have to say im not pleased with it overall, the story missions was all the same, start off in the same setting, go to the same place through the same enemies and face a slightly different mini boss at the end (none of which were hard to kill even on hard) - and i cant really say i fully grasped what the story was about. there is no narrative to the story, if this cost 500M dollars to cost i would expect a lot more cut scenes, not to the extent that they become intrusive but i can count on 2 hands how many times i saw a cut scene that helped explained what was going on. the only thing i will praise is the graphics. although some textures that were a bit far away looked very very blurry at times. the online is OK but i worry that it will become like titanfall - boring after a week.

    Bungie said this has a 10 year life span, if my memory serves me right, Halo 2 come out in 2004 - ten years ago, ALOT has happened in the gaming industry since then and i wouldnt be surprised to see many of the current games gone within a year (MAX)    … Expand
  37. mick1944
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Where is all the content and vast exicting world i was promised? the landscapes are the same in every mission, every corridor is the same, on every map there are the same planes laying around, the same boring AI - who are dumb as well by the way. and the missions are all the same. very disapointed with this.
  38. 15CharactersMax
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Destiny is not my favorite FPS but if you can manage to get over its small learning curve it opens up to be an expansive and immerse game. Destiny is an always online game and you should know this before picking up the game. This game is not for CoD and Halo fans in particular, it is a next gen IP with unique gameplay that plays more like an MMORPG than a simple shoot and run game. IfDestiny is not my favorite FPS but if you can manage to get over its small learning curve it opens up to be an expansive and immerse game. Destiny is an always online game and you should know this before picking up the game. This game is not for CoD and Halo fans in particular, it is a next gen IP with unique gameplay that plays more like an MMORPG than a simple shoot and run game. If you are looking for an original FPS experience that is separate from any other FPS you have played I would recommend this game to you. The game suffers from the lack of communication with players, and the AI are ok but not great.

    Despite the mixed reviews if you get the game you need to be open minded and not expect the game to feel familiar like many of the other FPS games you have played. It is a next generation shooter that offers lots of content. It does have a grinding aspect to it which is not common in console shooters but if you manage to get yourself past that it is a fresh next generation experience.    … Expand
  39. maquegyver
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Played the Alpha and Beta and have to say I'm underwhelmed with the final product. Its pretty grindtastic even for an RPG. The story is BLAND. One of the most generic barftastic stories ever. With that said its a quality game. Not a great game but a good game.
  40. Murredly
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    So early review ... 5 hours of game play there are my thoughts.

    Graphics: Are holding up pretty darn well. It is as I would expect for a game that can be found on both last-gen and current gen consoles. I think they were held back slightly to accommodate the older generation but it still looks pretty crisp with the occasional tear or weird artifact. No-Offline - I have only had one    So early review ... 5 hours of game play there are my thoughts.

    Graphics: Are holding up pretty darn well. It is as I would expect for a game that can be found on both last-gen and current gen consoles. I think they were held back slightly to accommodate the older generation but it still looks pretty crisp with the occasional tear or weird artifact.

    No-Offline - I have only had one disconnect and I think it was because my internet actually went out. Nothing to do with the servers. You can play solo with other people around and based on the open world field, it is better to see people hunting around you. They don't mess up playing solo (which is something I enjoy) but you definitely will have benefits playing with friends.

    No in-game chat - this is a huge draw back. If a game like BF4 could make this work, albeit glitchy, I am sure Activision and Bungie could have made this happen - so why not? It really makes coordinating a random Fireteam difficult because if you want to join up with someone you meet in game while questing or farming, you need to become PSN friends.

    Sound - Using my Wireless Gold Headset, this game sounds terrific.

    Gameplay - I would say nothing terribly new but why fix it, if it ain't broken.

    Quests - When patrolling, I have found that I can randomly get assigned a quest that is well above my level. I am not sure if this is by design or a mistake, but it can send the game to a crawl. Haven't figured out if I can simply drop these questions so I don't have to run through a zone of bad guys who will one shot me.

    Public Events - Incredibly fun but can be a complete butt-hurt episode if not enough people are around.

    Those are the things that stick out in my mind. I am sure I will come back and give it a final review way down the road, but for now if you are trying to decide, it is not a Halo remake, it is not a Borderlands Clone, and its not some hybrid. It is a pretty good game worth a pick-up because I guarantee you will put well over 100 hours into this before you realize it.    … Expand
  41. Atalo
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    This game is great! having a ton of fun playing it and leveling up. Only problem i have with it is the small world area's but other then that this game is fantastic
  42. CAK
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Destiny. A game that was set to deliver us to a new gaming experience. Did Bungie achieve what they set out for? As of right now? Not yet. In this day and age, games are rushed to be released and more often than not, arent quite finished when sold. Doesnt make it a bad game though. Coming from a background of years of MMO play, I can understand what they're striving for. People who haventDestiny. A game that was set to deliver us to a new gaming experience. Did Bungie achieve what they set out for? As of right now? Not yet. In this day and age, games are rushed to be released and more often than not, arent quite finished when sold. Doesnt make it a bad game though. Coming from a background of years of MMO play, I can understand what they're striving for. People who havent played many MMOs dont seem to understand the grinding aspect of this game. Complaining because you have to do the same thing over and over or fighting the same monsters. Um.. hello people, that is what an MMO is. Please show me one MMO that you dont grind in. Ill be waiting for a response. It's not a game for everyone sure. You have to know what you're getting involved in before making a purchase and then whining because it wasnt what you thought. This game is very ambitious and given about 2 years will be quite a fun game due to patches and various updates. The graphics are on par with old gen style Borderlands which isnt a bad thing. The story is eh, but give it time, Bungie is just getting our feet wet. The gameplay is where Destiny shines. Fun and challenging strikes, raids, and pvp will easily keep this game afloat even with the thousands of people trying to pull it down. Sadly there is no chat box option to communicate, which is ridiculous. Every game from now on needs to have a world chat regardless of the game. And where is the voice chatting when matched with randoms? The things they left out of this game are mindless, stupid errors. But they are fixable issues though. Which is Destiny's issue at this point. Mindless errors are randomly plagued all over Destiny's landscape, but in time this will easily be one of the most enjoyable games of 2015.… Expand
  43. ikereview
    May 8, 2015
    10
    destiny is the best fps of 2014 best graphics best fps style gameplay no major giltches and bugs its not tedious like oot is and destiny is a must have game
  44. DDP
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Great Game, possibly the nearest game to get near Halo as console shooter. Great story, and story mode (which is limited to player will). great replayability, months after having purchased, it is still in my library ready to be played every day. great game if you have a bunch of friends to play with you.
  45. cubanboy31
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Is Destiny Fun? Yes
    Is Destiny the recreation of Halo changing the Gaming world as we know it? Nope
    Is it worth my 60? I think so.

    It is a solid shooter that brings many good hours of game play with friends and mixes it up the FPS which are out there for PS4. It is Enjoyible, not perfect but worth the cost of the entry.
  46. josh2608
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    The hype for this game was a total over reaction, bought the limited edtion and the strategy guide, i feel so ripped off. the game is the same thing over and over again in every level, go through the same landscape, find something to deploy a ghost on, fight off enemies, repeat. VERY POOR
  47. Brightrjim
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Got a solid 5 hours of playtime in. Positives, beautiful world, soundtrack is fantastic and fits the game well. Finding new loot is fun, weapons feel different, solid shooter mechanics, game is very responsive on PS4. Experiencing no lag or slowdown. Playing with friends is FUN!

    Can't comment on the story as I'm only so far in. Multiplayer pvp seems fun. Enemies are repetitive    Got a solid 5 hours of playtime in. Positives, beautiful world, soundtrack is fantastic and fits the game well. Finding new loot is fun, weapons feel different, solid shooter mechanics, game is very responsive on PS4. Experiencing no lag or slowdown. Playing with friends is FUN!

    Can't comment on the story as I'm only so far in. Multiplayer pvp seems fun. Enemies are repetitive for the first few hours. I like to address the mmo crying I keep hearing. Bungie has repeatedly called this a share world shooter. It has elements of mmo and other games in it. Don't buy if you're expecting World of Warcraft with guns and an outer space theme.

    I haven't tried hard modes yet but I look forward to it.    … Expand
  48. RayRay1992
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    So i thought i would actually give a proper review of this game, i honestly don't understand the hate that this game is getting and half of it is just plain ridiculous.

    Single Player- The story is somewhat of a back thought in this game , its not very prominent and very story driven, however saying that, the snippets of story you get are quite interesting, about the different races and    So i thought i would actually give a proper review of this game, i honestly don't understand the hate that this game is getting and half of it is just plain ridiculous.

    Single Player- The story is somewhat of a back thought in this game , its not very prominent and very story driven, however saying that, the snippets of story you get are quite interesting, about the different races and the fall of mankind etc. The atmosphere is very nice aswell, now the game play, is very reminiscent of Halo and Borderlands, however the loot system is somewhat different from borderlands, i have only played as the warlock class so i can't really say about any other other classes however, the skill trees are varied with a choice of 2 sub classes , and different 'perks'. Gun customization isn't that in depth which is a shame.

    Multiplayer- The PVP is my favorite part of this game, i think the 6 v 6 is a good number (others are complaining but i think its a good number with the size of the maps, its very balanced from my experience and the fact that in some of the modes level is abolished and everyone is on an equal footing, i played when i was level 5 and i was playing against level 15's and was able to hold my own which i thought was a very good feature.

    Overall it's a very good game, it's not a game changer or the setting a new standard for shooters or anything like that but its a damn good game and i am enjoying it a lot    … Expand
  49. Goondock-Slayer
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    So much hate... There's absolutely no way this game is a 0. If you can't make a rational decision, you shouldn't be reviewing games.

    I give this game a solid 8 only for its feeling of repetition (at least in the early game) and annoying load times. Other than that, this game is graphically stunning and great gameplay. It has huge potential and I'm looking forward to what comes next.
  50. WarioMan
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    not a masterpiece but very fun to play with friends and the competitive part seems to be made well.
    Highly recommended for those who love fps...hope to see you online
  51. Aeric
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    I don't usually write reviews, but this game needs some defending. It's not a 10/10, but it's definitely not a 2/10 either. But let's get one thing out of the way, the game was incredibly over-hyped, without question.

    The story is pretty forgettable and the PVP is extremely unbalanced, but if you're like me and like a pretty big world to run around with your friends and explore in for a    I don't usually write reviews, but this game needs some defending. It's not a 10/10, but it's definitely not a 2/10 either. But let's get one thing out of the way, the game was incredibly over-hyped, without question.

    The story is pretty forgettable and the PVP is extremely unbalanced, but if you're like me and like a pretty big world to run around with your friends and explore in for a few hours a week, then that's where this game shines. PvE is very balanced, and if anyone says it isn't it's because they're not being careful enough in battles, and they're getting themselves killed. Everyone that I've seen play that has died a lot is because they think they're invincible and try to punch everything to death.

    The shooting feels great, especially the pulse rifle, which is my personal favorite. I use a sniper too since a Warlock shouldn't exactly be on the front lines very often, and it feels balanced because a headshot is almost always a one hit kill, and a body shot takes three to four on an evenly levelled enemy. I used the shotgun for the first couple levels, and it packs quite a punch, though for my class it was terrible because it put me too much in harm's way, shotguns are more suited to Titans.

    The story is repetitive, but you only really feel it if you try to marathon the whole game in a night, which is very possible. If you stick to a mission or three a day, then by the next time you play it'll feel much less repetitive. An hour a day is the sweet spot for this game, two if you have friends to play with.

    Just don't marathon it, you will get burned out and you will find it repetitive.

    P.S. The Sparrow is incredibly fun to drive, I've spent a good amount of time just riding around and jumping off makeshift ramps.

    TL;DR Play in short bursts with friends, and don't expect a life changing story.    … Expand
  52. upstreamedge
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    After reading all the reviews, I am pretty certain negative reviewers didn't play the game at all, and just want to troll people excited about the game. Bad: Generic story, generic setting Good: Incredibly smooth to play, the graphics are good on PS3 Innovative: I found the AI to be engaging and challenging.
  53. MaximusX
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Totally understand why some people may not like the games if they got their expectations up too high but to rate it a 0 is just a sign of ignorance. Don't be stupid. The game is a sold 8 for anyone interested in an honest review, ignore the children that are unhappy for one childish reason or another (no games deserves a 0 and certainly not this one). It plays allot like Halo so if youTotally understand why some people may not like the games if they got their expectations up too high but to rate it a 0 is just a sign of ignorance. Don't be stupid. The game is a sold 8 for anyone interested in an honest review, ignore the children that are unhappy for one childish reason or another (no games deserves a 0 and certainly not this one). It plays allot like Halo so if you enjoyed Halo multi player you'll likely enjoy this. The co-op plays allot like Borderlands but I've only played it for half a day so I can't say much more. It's certainly fun!… Expand
  54. Jaypeace
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Don't let the low user score deter you from buying this game. As of right now i played the beta and have made it to level 11 as a warlock. I am thoroughly enjoying this game as im sure a lot of other people are doing. The graphics are good, there is a large amount of guns so far so you can easily find something that suits you, and the story is pretty interesting. There are only a fewDon't let the low user score deter you from buying this game. As of right now i played the beta and have made it to level 11 as a warlock. I am thoroughly enjoying this game as im sure a lot of other people are doing. The graphics are good, there is a large amount of guns so far so you can easily find something that suits you, and the story is pretty interesting. There are only a few things that i feel they should change. One, they need to allow in game audio settings. Some people don't enjoy hearing music when in a gun fight and some people just would like it turned down a bit. As of right now, if you are using in game chat and are also part of a fire team it is very hard to hear your buddies talking while you are shooting things up. I had to invite him to a party chat so that we could turn the chat up and the game down. Another thing is that it doesn't feel very social. While out in the field it is hard to interact with other people. You can't chat with them if you aren't in a fire team and there is no chat bubble you can use to message them quickly. Most people don't even interact with you, they just walk on by. Just so you know, this game is not very fun playing by yourself. I purposefully waited to find some one doing the same mission as me so i could join them. We ended up going from level 4 to level 10. And we became friends. Once i was partied up is was very fun. There needs to be some way to communicate with everyone playing on the same map as you and also needs to be a way to communicate with everyone in the tower with you. Proximity chat would also be nice. Once this is added it will be very easy to join up with people. There should also be some type of guild that you can join so you can connect with many people. But mind you, this is the early stage of an mmo that looks as if it will have a lot added to the game over the years.… Expand
  55. ValorousJackal
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    [Warning: Opinions Ahead]

    Destiny, at its core, is wonderful. However, it's dragged down a good bit by quality of life issues, as well as a slightly lacking story. Pros: + The gameplay is lovely. It's smooth, paced well, and doesn't feel repetitive. + The three classes and multiple weapon types all feel different, yet everything seems extremely balanced. That, my friends, is not    [Warning: Opinions Ahead]

    Destiny, at its core, is wonderful. However, it's dragged down a good bit by quality of life issues, as well as a slightly lacking story.

    Pros:
    + The gameplay is lovely. It's smooth, paced well, and doesn't feel repetitive.
    + The three classes and multiple weapon types all feel different, yet everything seems extremely balanced. That, my friends, is not easy to pull off. Way to go, Bungie!
    + There aren't ten million statistics. It's easy to understand. However, there's enough there for min/maxers to still have fun min/maxing.
    + The graphics are great.
    + The music gives me goosebumps.
    + This game made me like PvE again. The AI is actually fun to fight, unlike the AI in 75%+ of other games.
    + PvP feels engaging. It doesn't feel like a regular shooter, thanks to the class abilities and weapon types. You can also get some cool loot from it! The RNG aspect of it is great!
    + The game gives you plenty of things to do. It may be considered a "grind" by some people, but it doesn't really feel that way to me.
    + Melee is actually fun. It feels truly powerful.

    Cons:
    - It'd be nice if there were some more players in the maps.
    - An easy way to friend/team up with random people would be great.
    - Some form of voice communication would also be great.
    - The story does feel a bit lacking, even though the premise is cool.
    - There is currently no way to customize your appearance after character creation.

    (I was convinced to buy Destiny at the last minute (9/8/2014) by a co-worker. I have never played any of the Halo games, and I've only put a few hours into Call of Duty. Basically, this is a very unbiased review.)    … Expand
  56. BigZman95
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    This game is good but I was honestly expecting more, especially since it was Bungie. There are a lot of strong points to the game but there are also a lot of things that I dislike about it. I feel slightly mislead on the scale of the game (size not player count) and also I think they need to work on some things. For one is balance. The Crucible feels like some people are way tooThis game is good but I was honestly expecting more, especially since it was Bungie. There are a lot of strong points to the game but there are also a lot of things that I dislike about it. I feel slightly mislead on the scale of the game (size not player count) and also I think they need to work on some things. For one is balance. The Crucible feels like some people are way too overpowered. This is mostly due to the powers / abilities of the classes. I wish that the Crucible relied on traditional loadouts, with only certain modes allowing you to use equipment you've acquired in the story mode. Also it feels like this game will get boring after you beat it. Yes Bungie has talked about post-game raids and stuff, but aside from grinding to get more loot, it seems like there isn't really a lot to do. I think in my head I overhyped this game. I played the game multiple times before it released. I played in Alpha AND Beta on PS4, and also in Beta on the Xbox One, which is the system I bought it for. The game has some of the highest production quality I've ever seen. The way everything acts and reacts is simply amazing. However, the content seems to be an issue to me but this won't bother some people. All in all Destiny is still worth your time, I'm just not sure that people will be playing this game nonstop for years to come.… Expand
  57. magikk24
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Is this game the best thing since the PBandJ? No it's not. It's a great FPS though and an excellent FILLER until Halo Masterchief Collection releases. Playing with friends can be a lot of fun and some 3 man strike missions can be an awesome challenge. If you like FPS's and want a game to play for the next couple months until Halo then i recommend it. Don't expect a good storyline and don'tIs this game the best thing since the PBandJ? No it's not. It's a great FPS though and an excellent FILLER until Halo Masterchief Collection releases. Playing with friends can be a lot of fun and some 3 man strike missions can be an awesome challenge. If you like FPS's and want a game to play for the next couple months until Halo then i recommend it. Don't expect a good storyline and don't expect a groundbreaking MMO. And definitely don't expect a good story line.… Expand
  58. Amadus
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    While Destiny reaches into many mythos to try and pull out something wholly original, this isn't a setback. There is some comfort in being able to draw comparisons and has led to many discussions with colleagues.

    The Gameplay, from mechanics to functionality are all there. It plays smooth and naturally for any Bungie veteran. Visually, this is a stunner, more so than anything I have    While Destiny reaches into many mythos to try and pull out something wholly original, this isn't a setback. There is some comfort in being able to draw comparisons and has led to many discussions with colleagues.

    The Gameplay, from mechanics to functionality are all there. It plays smooth and naturally for any Bungie veteran.

    Visually, this is a stunner, more so than anything I have currently played outside of the PC world.

    The soundtrack is beautiful.

    The story definitely felt incomplete, which is saddening because I only became interested in it part way through.

    The Strikes are fun and the boss fights are as any boss fight is, a challenge the first time through.

    Otherwise you're hitting standard MMO fare with daily missions, bounties, daily/weekly heroics, events, rep farming and pvp.

    Is it the second coming of gaming? No, there isn't a game out there that can do that. It does stand on its own two feet as a great game to play. For those of you who decide on whether or not to play a game on other peoples opinions, you're selling yourself short, form your own opinion on it. Make a character on a friends account and test the waters.

    The only game in the world that deserves a 3 or lower was flappy bird, anything else is filled with personal butthurt.    … Expand
  59. raypeterson2424
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    This game seems to be pissing people off or making them happy that they can play some co-op with their friends while getting a taste of a Halo-Like game. I've played it with 2 other friends for over 3 days now and haven't had any bad experiences. I think it helps that I never thought this game was going to be a "Game Changer", but just a fun space shooter with some RPG elements to enjoyThis game seems to be pissing people off or making them happy that they can play some co-op with their friends while getting a taste of a Halo-Like game. I've played it with 2 other friends for over 3 days now and haven't had any bad experiences. I think it helps that I never thought this game was going to be a "Game Changer", but just a fun space shooter with some RPG elements to enjoy with friends. The gun play feels good and the environments look great. There is backtracking to be done but that doesn't really bother me since i've done it in plenty of other games and still had a good time. The user score on meteoritic has basically boiled down to the "0's"vs "10's". Each trying to counter the others low/scores.
    If your interested in the game see for yourself what its like through a rental or borrow it from a friend. Thats common sense for any game that costs you $60 + tax. As for me, I like the game and look forward to what will be coming out for it later. Relax and Have fun.    … Expand
  60. synchronization
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    I waited to write this review after some extensive time playing the game. I have what i think is needed to enjoy this game to its fullest and that's a few friends that have cooped with me every step of the way. The game doesn't touch on its promised mmo features but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. I've enjoyed the borderlands style coop. The game is missing that something that could haveI waited to write this review after some extensive time playing the game. I have what i think is needed to enjoy this game to its fullest and that's a few friends that have cooped with me every step of the way. The game doesn't touch on its promised mmo features but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. I've enjoyed the borderlands style coop. The game is missing that something that could have made it great but i still view it as a good game that I can recommend.… Expand
  61. Airtek
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    Pros:
    Destiny has a lot going for it. They have a long story mode that incorporates social aspects without forcing you to be social if you don't want to be. It is a fun shooter with some interesting abilities that makes for a more entertaining experience. I enjoy that their are some aspects of leveling that make endgame material and play more fun. The multiplayer portion is also great    Pros:
    Destiny has a lot going for it. They have a long story mode that incorporates social aspects without forcing you to be social if you don't want to be. It is a fun shooter with some interesting abilities that makes for a more entertaining experience. I enjoy that their are some aspects of leveling that make endgame material and play more fun. The multiplayer portion is also great fun (though I'm not a huge PVP style player, so it can also be frustrating). I find the game pretty fun by myself, and even more so when playing with others. A good mixture of single player, PVE and PVP make for a game that can be fun for many players. Everyone has their playing styles however so this game can be more fun for some than others.

    Cons:
    Like most shooters, most MMOs, and most games you play in general, this game does become repetitive. The general nature of this game being a mixture of FPS and MMO makes it feel even more so. The story isn't a focus while playing, so you don't get drawn into it making the game feel more like a grind.

    Overall, I've enjoyed the game quite a bit. I didn't expect much of a story after playing the beta, so I knew what I was getting into. If they made the story draw you in (or even made the "quests" more a part of the story), this game would be great. The lack of story and the feel of grinding after a few hours dulls the experience.    … Expand
  62. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.
  63. unremarkableone
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    This game is my first shooter. I am not familiar with the stories of Halo or Call of Duty or other various predecessors, and I can't say if the story is better or worse than them... What I can say is that I enjoy this game, for all its faults, it has a feel that makes it accessible to someone like me, who have been trying to crack into this sort of genre and have always fallen short ofThis game is my first shooter. I am not familiar with the stories of Halo or Call of Duty or other various predecessors, and I can't say if the story is better or worse than them... What I can say is that I enjoy this game, for all its faults, it has a feel that makes it accessible to someone like me, who have been trying to crack into this sort of genre and have always fallen short of real interest. So far it seems like the story isn't too deep in the game intentionally to allow for people who want to, to simply skim the surface of lore that's available. Utilizing the grimiore cards adds depth for those who don't mind looking for it, and I certainly don't. I can see why people don't like the game, and I can see why people love the game. But I think it is not appropriate to damn a game simply because its not what you personally wanted, rather than looking at the entire audience its meant to appeal to. I give it an 8 because I think its a good game, but I don't believe its a perfect game.… Expand
  64. SillyRukus
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    I am very pleased with this game since the September drop. I enjoy playing online with friends and randoms. I am very excited for the new DLC and future projects that Bungie and Activision have in store for us. Thank you and God Bless.
  65. Hutchitron
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Pros:
    Crucible - Halo-like Multiplayer - SOLID part of the game.
    Campaign - Gameplay and Controls are solid. Option to increase challenge is nice. These two alone is enough for a 6.5 to 7 rating. If it stopped here, it's only fault would be a lack of innovation. What needs improvement: MMO Element - This feels unfinished. The Tower feels barebones and for the amount of loading    Pros:
    Crucible - Halo-like Multiplayer - SOLID part of the game.
    Campaign - Gameplay and Controls are solid. Option to increase challenge is nice.

    These two alone is enough for a 6.5 to 7 rating. If it stopped here, it's only fault would be a lack of innovation.

    What needs improvement:
    MMO Element - This feels unfinished. The Tower feels barebones and for the amount of loading time it takes to get there for as little as you have to do while you're there, it just doesn't feel seamless enough. And honestly, I would like the option to enter planet mission privately.
    Inventory / Loot / Skill System - An interesting start. I can't help comparing to Borderlands or even Diablo, but otherwise I wonder about the real necessity for interchangeable inventory without a more in-depth statistic system to be effected by the inventory you equip. The skills are nice to click on to enable when you level.. but the amount of choice is slim at best. There needs to be more here and the potential is there.

    CONS:
    LOADING TIME!! - This is next gen. That's supposed to mean something, yet we are developing increasingly graphically demanding games on consoles that are not coming with solid state drives as stock and with an average user bandwidth of what seems like less than 1MBPS. The loading times are necessary but on the PC, it can and should be better.
    CUSTOMIZATION / OPTIONS - I want to be able to play a private campaign. I want to be able to skip cut-scenes!! That is a must! I want more in-depth player armor and ship customization (colors/emblems) This is key stuff for a game that promises big things!

    People who rate this game under a 6 are simply bitter about the hype or shouldn't be playing FPS. There is a solid base game that carries over key Halo elements that deserve a 6 to a 7 alone if it didn't innovate beyond that. This is a damn good game! Not yet a great game but just because they didn't get there, don't poop the bed for everyone else.    … Expand
  66. HalfCodex
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a really good edition to an already acclaimed lineup of games from Bungie. The shooting mechanics could not get any better and are some of the best that I have ever played. The only downfall that I see with Destiny is the story. The story doesn't really suck you in at all and it's a light touch overall. Overlooking that, it's a great game to play with your friends.
  67. MillionGamer
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    This game is enjoyable at the start, however late in game it feels repetitive, and every once and awhile the games ai bugs out. However some story missions were unforgettable and fun, also the strikes and raids I always remembered and enjoyed. The patrols suck at the moment. For what its worth, its not half bad.
  68. FrozenCoreGames
    Jan 10, 2015
    8
    Destiny including expansion 1 gets a 8 out of 10

    Pros Addictive to play with friends and randoms Amazing gear system Level cap that can be surpassed. Raid Bosses that when defeated give you the feeling of being a bad ass. Cons very little end game content Raids are super hard and require alot of Cheesing for most players to beat it First expansion was just a    Destiny including expansion 1 gets a 8 out of 10

    Pros

    Addictive to play with friends and randoms

    Amazing gear system

    Level cap that can be surpassed.

    Raid Bosses that when defeated give you the feeling of being a bad ass.

    Cons

    very little end game content

    Raids are super hard and require alot of Cheesing for most players to beat it

    First expansion was just a already on the disc unlock that cost 20 bucks.

    Rng during raids is brutal and unforgiving.

    People without a lot of free time at this point this isnt your game to play.

    level 32 is the cap but raid bossses can hit as high as 35 on hard modes even with 6 raid members it is almost impossible without full raid gear sets.

    want a auction house or trading ability ( not sure why i can hunter gear as a titan if i cant trade it or even drop it so someone else can pick it up.    … Expand
  69. PeterAlexander
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    Destiny is a game of rich vibrant planets, awesome weapons and terrifying and intriguing enemies. I found myself fully immersed and heavily challenged in certain areas of the game. The blurring of the lines between online and story mode aspects work perfectly, as the inclusion of online players in your campaign missions imbue further atmosphere.
  70. Mogli_Puff
    Mar 28, 2016
    8
    This game had a slightly rough start. Ignore any reviews published within the first couple weeks of release, they were made without ever even giving Bungie a chance to update and fix issues. Not to mention, I've noticed how nearly all negative reviews come from people who never even played long enough to try a raid. What a shame, you should only ever review a game when you have actuallyThis game had a slightly rough start. Ignore any reviews published within the first couple weeks of release, they were made without ever even giving Bungie a chance to update and fix issues. Not to mention, I've noticed how nearly all negative reviews come from people who never even played long enough to try a raid. What a shame, you should only ever review a game when you have actually finished it. And that means beating the Vault of glass. The raid is very fun, and Destiny is a great cooperative experience. Unfortunately, at launch it wasn't available yet, much like today's hottest game, the Division. The reason this game only gets an 8 is the lack of story, and the long wait times recently between meaningful content. I find it unfortunate the old raids are currently fazed out. Otherwise, addicting and fun!!!… Expand
  71. Pakon
    Jan 19, 2019
    9
    A great game and one of the best First Person Shooters ever made. Amazing graphics and gameplay.
  72. Deccris22
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    I've played the beta and a little bit of the game as it went live, I've watched videos that were out of the alpha and so on. I have to wonder about the people writing the reviews on here and giving it ones and zeros. I wonder because it seems not one did any research into the game and it sounds like they are only complaining about features that were listed off and/or saw in videos. II've played the beta and a little bit of the game as it went live, I've watched videos that were out of the alpha and so on. I have to wonder about the people writing the reviews on here and giving it ones and zeros. I wonder because it seems not one did any research into the game and it sounds like they are only complaining about features that were listed off and/or saw in videos. I guess the new hipster thing to do is hate on Destiny.… Expand
  73. kayo83
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Seriously, the people who gave this game bad scores need some friends to play with. This game is a cross between Halo and Borderlands, with a smidge of MMO thrown in. Thats what it was designed to be, and thats what it delivers.

    Its not perfect. There does come a point where you need to grind to catch up in levels and it does suck that there is no way to communicate with other players,    Seriously, the people who gave this game bad scores need some friends to play with. This game is a cross between Halo and Borderlands, with a smidge of MMO thrown in. Thats what it was designed to be, and thats what it delivers.

    Its not perfect. There does come a point where you need to grind to catch up in levels and it does suck that there is no way to communicate with other players, but again thats not really an issue if you have actual friends to share the experience with. Regardless, it doesnt warrant a red score just for that.

    The problem with these low score reviews is they expect the ever elusive, 100% unique, genre defining MMO theyve been expecting since WoW. That, as usual, means theyll hate on it because it doesnt revolutionize the genre, yet they'll bow down to the next CoD iteration despite the fact its the exact same thing as the CoD before it.    … Expand
  74. eXelenTT
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Game is ok. Better then Borderlands, so it good enough for me. Graphics are very good. Play with friends and it will be a lot of fun. I don't understand all the hate..
  75. SigmundFraud
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    This game is great. A lot of people are complaining that there is a lack of storyline -- this is true to a degree. Unlike Halo, there is no great storyline that you, Master Chief, must follow. No, you are a Guardian of the City, one of many, and you are doing what it takes to, well, guard the city. This means the focus isn't entirely on you. It's on the world around you. In any case, I'mThis game is great. A lot of people are complaining that there is a lack of storyline -- this is true to a degree. Unlike Halo, there is no great storyline that you, Master Chief, must follow. No, you are a Guardian of the City, one of many, and you are doing what it takes to, well, guard the city. This means the focus isn't entirely on you. It's on the world around you. In any case, I'm sure that the storyline will be expanded in both the upcoming expansion packs and the later games.

    Some are complaining that this isn't Borderlands / this isn't Halo: No, it isn't. It's Destiny. C'mon now.

    Lastly, a big complaint is the lack of single player and the lack of a good chat system for multiplayer... the lack of a single player may be a deal breaker for some but certainly not worth a 0 or a 1 review. Single player isn't really possible with this game given the open world idea it has going on. On your way to a mission, you'll come by plenty of other Guardians fighting off hordes, and can join in with them. Who knows, maybe they're heading in the same direction as your quest. These impromptu "fireteams" are a lot of fun to experience, especially when an optional event spawns in your map.

    As far as the lack of voice chat goes, I'm with you on that one. But again, that doesn't really warrant a mass drop of the score.    … Expand
  76. scottcalvin
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    This game deserves to be played. Only been playing for a couple of hours but have already had some memorable experiences. The atmosphere/ level design is great. Gameplay and graphics are great. Multiplayer seems to work very well so far.

    Destiny definitely has a unique feel to it, which I think some might take to be empty or generic. I don't really feel that way. The worlds feel a bit    This game deserves to be played. Only been playing for a couple of hours but have already had some memorable experiences. The atmosphere/ level design is great. Gameplay and graphics are great. Multiplayer seems to work very well so far.

    Destiny definitely has a unique feel to it, which I think some might take to be empty or generic. I don't really feel that way. The worlds feel a bit desolate and isolated, but in a way that space probably should. You're never completely alone playing, even when you don't have a fireteam because there are other players doing their own missions in the same area as you. This was a really nice surprise. I feel like what's there is a great basis for an online community to dwell and grow in. I'm excited to see what more this game has to offer.

    As far as the story goes, it's almost not there, but what is is interesting and intriguing. I'd definitely prefer a sparse story to one that sucks. There's been nothing corny or over the top about the game, which is usually what pulls me out of being immersed.

    Of course people are comparing this to Borderlands and Halo, which makes sense. However, I think this is a little bit more of a refined experience than both. It's definitely a mature product in a game making sense.

    My advice is to not listen to all the negative reviews on this and try the game out for yourself. Is it the best game ever made? No, it's not. It is worth $60? Yes, absolutely.    … Expand
  77. Trisixty
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    I really enjoyed every minute in it. There's still alot of things to fixed. Alot of places feels unpopulated and empty, the story is almost nonexistent, quests are repetitive... but I dont know why I just want to keep playing and this game stay in my mind all the time, even at work!

    Am i in love with Destiny? No! Is it as good as it supposed to be? Probably not! But I really have good    I really enjoyed every minute in it. There's still alot of things to fixed. Alot of places feels unpopulated and empty, the story is almost nonexistent, quests are repetitive... but I dont know why I just want to keep playing and this game stay in my mind all the time, even at work!

    Am i in love with Destiny? No! Is it as good as it supposed to be? Probably not! But I really have good fun playing it and uncover new places!

    BTW! Dont listen to anyone giving this game a score as low as 1 or even 0! Despite some defaults, Destiny is clearly a quality game! But not for everyone!    … Expand
  78. TrialMonkey
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    First off, anyone giving this game less than 6 is reviewing it based on some missed expectation that they had, and not based on the game as it stands.

    The story missions were fun, though playing them on hard is a necessary for anyone looking for any kind of challenge with a fireteam. When I took the time to actually look around, some of the environments I was taken too where quite    First off, anyone giving this game less than 6 is reviewing it based on some missed expectation that they had, and not based on the game as it stands.

    The story missions were fun, though playing them on hard is a necessary for anyone looking for any kind of challenge with a fireteam. When I took the time to actually look around, some of the environments I was taken too where quite impressive. Whenever I started to feel bored with the single player a new planet would open up, bringing new environments to explore and new enemy types. The story itself was easily dismissed by many, but I found that if I actually listened to everything and payed attention to why I was doing things it was more enjoyable. I think it didn't resonate with more people because storytelling would frequently happen without taking a break from the game. You would be running around and collecting ammo or whatever usually while the narrator (ghost) was talking and the dialogue just didn't pop out as much.

    The content opens up a lot after lvl 20. The strike missions on heroic/impossible difficulties presented a great challenge for fireteams and made teamplay a necessity. I didn't get a chance to try out the 6-man raids though...

    PvP is a lot of fun, and I can see myself spending a lot of time there. I'm really a CoD/BF player that enjoys single player/coop games like Borderlands and Mass Effect on the side. The matches I played in the crucible were exciting and the map variety was decent. Many people felt that in the Beta there was no weapon to use outside of the automatic rifle, but I felt like each weapon type could be successful with an appropriate change in tactics (though I believe the day one patch had a bit to do with balancing it out). You don't sprint into the middle of a firefight with a revolver any more than you would snipe with a shotgun. Being able to change your weapon loadout mid-match is a great feature, as it gives you the ability to change up your strategy based on the map and the enemies tactics.

    I felt like there were some missed opportunities though. More mission variety would have been nice. For example, there was one mission in particular where you picked up a big sword and held off a wave of enemies with a brutal sword/melee attack. It presented a slight change of pace, an opportunity to feel overpowered (without actually being so, as you would get your ass kicked by the elites if you spent too much time in melee range). Most of the missions were similar "go here, kill guys, kill an elite/boss, go home" type missions, mixing attacking new areas with defending against incoming waves. Maybe more missions where you did a lot with vehicles, or got into turrets, or any other single player FPS tropes. I also felt like there wasn't enough loot drops. When it takes 10 minutes and/or multiple attempts to take down a boss, have him drop a cool weapon or gadget for the lower levels. There was more loot in end game content, but getting there takes a while and the lack of rewards from killing bosses was taxing when going through the story the first time. Also, I miss the big multiplayer matches (8v8 or 12v12) in multiplayer, and the vehicle variety in both single and multiplayer. A few Halo-esque vehicle missions would have been a welcome addition to the story missions. To say that the movement and gunplay didn't feel at least a little Halo-esque would be a lie, and I want my blood gulch!

    Overall it is a solid game, with loads of content. I felt like it had a little bit of something for everyone, with a enjoyable campaign for casual, a solid end-game for hardcore, and fun PvP for that crowd. I can assume some of the things I thought were missing had to be cut based on the amount of development time they had in creating these massive worlds and multiple ways to experience it. Hopefully we see the addition of some of those things with the upcoming expansions, and we don't have to wait until "Destiny 2" to get it. I for one look forward to spending a lot of time gearing up multiple classes and having fun in multiplayer for now. See you on the battlefield!    … Expand
  79. Luthalis
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I've just reached level 15 out of 20 on my first character (Hunter, for those who care) and I'm more than happy with the purchase so far based on the overall tightness of the controls, the beautiful environments, and the hybrid MMO/FPS they've crafted.

    The advertising for the game seems to bill it equally as MMO and online FPS, however I feel that Destiny has managed to craft something    I've just reached level 15 out of 20 on my first character (Hunter, for those who care) and I'm more than happy with the purchase so far based on the overall tightness of the controls, the beautiful environments, and the hybrid MMO/FPS they've crafted.

    The advertising for the game seems to bill it equally as MMO and online FPS, however I feel that Destiny has managed to craft something a little different that may not be a killer app the way that Halo was, but definitely introduces some neat ideas that would love to catch on. In particular I enjoy how well the whole package is tied together. from one menu you can choose to do PvE content, Co-op, or PVP and they all feed into one another so that you never feel that your time invested is wasted or segmented from the rest. I often skip PvP when I play MMORPGs because it is isolated (Typically) from the PvE content and it feels like I'm trying to progress two different characters in very similar games, which I don't enjoy. Instead, you earn great experience points, armor, as well as additional PvP rewards from participating in the 4 PvP modes, and all of that progress helps you in the "single-player" game as well. This, to me, is the biggest selling point of Destiny because the other good points of the game are self-evident. It looks great, controls great, etc. But since the game is trying to convince us all that it is different, I felt it was important to focus on what those differences are.

    Besides the Hybrid PvE/PVP content being done well, i really enjoy the way they have designed leveling up, and the separate classes. At level up you're given a skill point to distribute, and your skills screen is separated into columns, although it just looks like one big block of cubes. For example, while you might have 40 squares on the screen, the top row of 5 would be completely different skills or bonuses and anything below would be related. It could be a different grenade style (Grenades are on a cool-down timer rather than a lootable item, also) or it could be a stat boost that has trade-offs. You can freely trade between the skills that have trade-offs or offer competing benefits as you unlock them, as well.

    Depending on the rarity of your items, you also have skills on your weapons and armor that get unlocked. For example, on a Blue quality drop, you have a similar "Skill Tree" where you use the weapon or item enough and it earns XP that unlocks the ability to pay for upgrades with in-game currency. This could be a better scope, or a more interesting feature like improving stability the longer it is fired, or increases reload speed after an emptied clip.

    The classes (Titan, Hunter, Warlock) all have a unique look, and have a unique "Special Weapon" category for signature arms (Sniper for hunter, for example), and their armor all has a unique look that reveals their class.

    The story thus far is completely forgettable in it's current state, but I don't think it's too late to salvage that. The world itself is interesting enough, and I think that given the resources they've been allowed to this project, Bungie is more than capable of taking gamer feedback and doing something constructive. Will it be done? Probably not. Could it be done? Definitely, the foundations are there.

    Now, on to some negatives.

    Each PvE mission is represented on a map of a planet you fly to (You visit multiple). And while the locations on the map are different, you always seem to start in the same location. I believe I have figured out that the map is representative of the "Zone" a la traditional MMO style, but it is misleading from my expectations of a new map, or at least a new spawn point. When you're on the moon, you're always spawning in the same place. You will pass familiar locations, places you've been before on other missions, but will go to an entirely new place, or return to see the effects of other things you did in a location. I think they could represent this better since the screen you choose your mission at shows locations that look like they're very very far apart, but in reality you're looking at the map of a zone, and starting at a static point before moving to the location of the mission.

    Missions are very very very repetitive. They are always "Go here, trip the invisible wire and enemies pour in. Work your way to a piece of tech that Peter Dinklage wants to hack into, hold enemies off until he's done. Repeat." However... it's a shooter. I wasn't expecting anything revolutionary, and honestly I am content with the host of new abilities I get from leveling up that stay a bit more grounded than the silliness that Borderlands sticks to. If you're expecting to pick up a new weapon every five minutes with sticky bullets that explode enemies into chunky acid that sets other enemies on fire... this is not the reality of Destiny. It is a much more tame, and grounded experience in regards to the type of gameplay Borderlands introduced us to.    … Expand
  80. Delta1138
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    While the game is mostly good, it has a few flaws. Some of the bosses are bullet sponges, and the lack of customization in the game is offputting at first. But everything else is fantastic. The multiplayer is fun and i like the weapon types, enemies, and classes. Im only level 15 so maybe some of the flaws show later, but i trust bungie to fix these issues/
  81. destined91
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Repetitive, tedious, and simply just boring. Way too many loading screens, social aspect is hardly to be seen. Overall, there really isn't much to do. You're given 4 planets, each having a few missions. Shouldn't have bought into the hype.
  82. oracle_347
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Gave it another shot last night. Multiplayer was awesome! Looks like everything carries over from the campaign into multiplayer. So... this multiplayer was done well and I'm enjoying the game again.
  83. VivaDeux
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    "NO singleplayer offline is totally insane, how can I love the game without a clue what the story is!"

    Yeah why isn't there no story "Overall, it sucks. Here is why. The voice chat is extremely limited." Yeah because voice chat is considered an overall part of the game. "So, I have been playing this game for about 15 hours and I have so say that it is not the game changer that    "NO singleplayer offline is totally insane, how can I love the game without a clue what the story is!"

    Yeah why isn't there no story

    "Overall, it sucks. Here is why. The voice chat is extremely limited."

    Yeah because voice chat is considered an overall part of the game.

    "So, I have been playing this game for about 15 hours and I have so say that it is not the game changer that we all thought it would be."

    Well pal you posted a review within hours of release. Were you playing multiple characters simultaneously?

    "I thought release version would be different from beta, but i was wrong."

    Yeah I was hoping it would be a western by final release

    "This game has a lot of repetition, and is boooring. All the missions are identical. Every mission looks the same.."

    A good way to differentiate between people who bought it and people who haven't.    … Expand
  84. ExposeTheDumb
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Destiny puts an interesting microscope over User Reviews.

    Guys, remember to click on the user's name when you see a 0 to 3 type of score. You will be amazed by how many Metacritic user reviews are either 0 or 10. As with most mainstream gaming fans, players seem incapable of providing an opinion between these extremes. Metacritic should just use an "Enjoy" or "Did not enjoy" rating    Destiny puts an interesting microscope over User Reviews.

    Guys, remember to click on the user's name when you see a 0 to 3 type of score. You will be amazed by how many Metacritic user reviews are either 0 or 10. As with most mainstream gaming fans, players seem incapable of providing an opinion between these extremes. Metacritic should just use an "Enjoy" or "Did not enjoy" rating system for user reviews, because people seem to be tragically incapable of providing honest, balanced, sane user reviews.

    You'll have morons giving a 0 when they can't launch the game, or a 0 due to one small feature bothering them. That's not a 0 folks. You wait until you can play to review, and in the case of a single feature that irks you, you balance your score around that negative and the positives.

    Stop embarrassing yourself and other gamers with these polarized extremes. Destiny isn't a 0, come on! It's certainly a baseline 6 or greater title, by any objective measure of recent game releases.

    Look at some of these 0 scores. They come from people who gave 10 to the last Call of Duty and 0 to Grand Theft Auto V, or vice-versa. We're talking about people with chips on their shoulders, personal vendettas, zero perspective, or a chronic disability with communication.

    Grow up. Destiny is easily a solid 7 for me, has improved to an 8 via more focused play with people on my Friend list, and it should easily give me my $60 worth over the next few months.

    Stay open-minded, gamers. Knee-jerk scoring extremes are just embarassing - or outright lies. Consider some of these Destiny users that give 0 to the PS4 version and 10 to the Xbox One version - or the other way around. Why would you trust these people? People are so accustomed to vomiting opinions on the Internet with little-to-no perspective, fire and forget style, how can we expect to trust a subset of entertainment fans with notoriously small attention spans?

    GAMERS, let's do better. Let's expose the dumb and review with proper balance and perspective. Help your fellow gamer instead of airing your dirty laundry with unintelligible emotional hang-ups.

    C'mon, guys - make a mental checklist of your actual positives vs. negatives, and mold your score around that. I'm going to keep playing and evaluating, holding at 8/10 with future content additions in mind.    … Expand
  85. Nifefiend
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    TLDR: Lots of fun, fantastic game, gameplay and mechanics best out there, lots of content if you go try it, PvP to rival the best out there. Better with friends. Story a bit flat but doesn't ruin game. Ultimately overhyped but it does not make it a bad game. Probably a bit of an identity crisis ruining expectations.

    Destiny is a new type game. It is not right to call it an MMO or an FPS    TLDR: Lots of fun, fantastic game, gameplay and mechanics best out there, lots of content if you go try it, PvP to rival the best out there. Better with friends. Story a bit flat but doesn't ruin game. Ultimately overhyped but it does not make it a bad game. Probably a bit of an identity crisis ruining expectations.

    Destiny is a new type game. It is not right to call it an MMO or an FPS and comparing it in this way is wrong. From my play with it so far (just coming up to level 15) it feels like an FPS with extra widgets and applications added that draw inspiration from MMO style games. I also don't think you will find this much content available in the vast majority of FPS titles.

    Personally, I think its a fantastic achievement, but lets go into more detail.

    Presentation
    Nobody can claim that this isn't a beautiful game. The polish, from the environments to the finer details on the armour is magnificent and a sight to behold. There are some minor issues (different armour/weapons can bug on cutscenes) but otherwise the visuals are stunning

    Gameplay
    This is where Destiny shines. It was to be expected from Bungie but every element of the gameplay is slick and engrossing. The controls are logical, animations are smooth and you feel in control of everything you do (getting on your vehicle is smooth as butter). There is a good variety of weapons (for an FPS game) and grenades/supercharge powers add tactical elements to combat. While there isn't anything new to the formula here, everything works perfectly and playing through Destiny has never felt like a chore.

    Story
    Not the strongest point of Destiny. The story is pretty generic but interesting enough to keep you involved. It is let down ultimately by stale story missions, where they do become a bit repetitive after a while. It was also an odd choice to put so much of the story in "Grimoire cards" making them less accessible.

    Raids/Strikes/Exploring
    On top of the 15 hour or so campaign there is also exploring the planet. This is interesting to an extent (high level bosses, loot) but it is mostly the same areas as the story mission. Raids and Strikes however are extremely fun. 3-6 teams must beat large hordes of enemies and difficult boss battle. Are they bullet sponges? Yes, but the difficulty is high enough to make it engaging and interesting.

    Difficulty
    I think this is often overlooked when looking at this game. I have never felt overly comfortable at any point while playing the game. And I have died a lot during the strike/raid missions. This keeps it exciting and keeps you on your toes throughout playing the game

    Multiplayer
    There are two parts to this. Firstly, you can play in fireteams doing any mission in the game, during any raid or just exploring. Destiny is immensely fun with a friend. Better still, if you have a higher level friend join, the enemies are made that bit tougher so not to overwhelm you but not to make it too easy for your friend

    Secondly, the PvP. The crucible is a bit bare bones at the moment, and there are some balancing issues. Thus it is fun. So so fun. Because all the gameplay mechanics are so highly polished you can jump right in and have a ball. Does need to be fleshed out a bit more though.

    Other
    -The voice acting isn't perfect
    -In my opinion, there is no Grind. Grinding implies effort and boredom. I have not felt this while playing this game
    -Overhyped

    Verdict
    This is only the beginning of the Destiny journey. There is already a massive amount to do in the game, not to mention endless PvP and, if you don't focus too much on the few minor issues, you can have an incredible amount of fun. Ludicrous amounts of fun. And, ultimately, isn't that what we play video games for?    … Expand
  86. Killer0585
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, a bit slow to start, but it really takes off when you start to get gear, levels, and mastery. Try every class to find what you are good with. This game is not good to play alone, but with a good group, it is one of the best games you'll play in this genre. Level 1-20 is not much fun, but after that it is great. After picking this up on release night, I played every day forExcellent game, a bit slow to start, but it really takes off when you start to get gear, levels, and mastery. Try every class to find what you are good with. This game is not good to play alone, but with a good group, it is one of the best games you'll play in this genre. Level 1-20 is not much fun, but after that it is great. After picking this up on release night, I played every day for almost 3 months with some of my University friends and co-workers. PvP balance is rough, but is being improved over time (Like an MMO, surprise surprise) With a bit of time, PvP should be near perfect. Until then, expect a few difficulties.
    For me, a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  87. DontPlayGames
    May 12, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best the best games ever made, and it is only going to get better. Especially fun to play with friends. Lots of fun and very addictive. The game mechanics are great, the loot collecting is addictive, the music and art is awesome. It has done an amazing job of combining the advanced mechanics of FPS games, with the loot and economy aspects of MMOs.

    There are lots of    This is one of the best the best games ever made, and it is only going to get better. Especially fun to play with friends. Lots of fun and very addictive. The game mechanics are great, the loot collecting is addictive, the music and art is awesome. It has done an amazing job of combining the advanced mechanics of FPS games, with the loot and economy aspects of MMOs.

    There are lots of people complaining out there after spending 100s of hours playing it. Think about it, if its that bad why have they played it for 100s of hours? And then they complain about having to spend a measly $20 every few months to play for hundreds of more hours. It is actually great value for money, and I will certainly be buying every expansion that comes out.    … Expand
  88. DDL_Reviews
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    Destiny has some problems and it will NEVER sit alongside Star Wars, Lord of the Rings (don´t be so silly, Bungie)... But it´s a good game after all.
  89. KingJaffa
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    I didn't stick to all of the hype, I made my own opinion from what I saw during the beta, I enjoyed the beta, I'm enjoying the full game even more, its been one of the few games I've played from release day for a week, the other game being GTA V, I'm enjoying myself at the moment, and I will continue to enjoy this game for months to continue
  90. Shieldsy
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    PROS
    + Fun to play with friends
    + Brings PVP and MMOish elements together well + Sence of reward and progression after level 20 + Battles much harder than the beta + Good feeling of more content to come in future CONS - Can get quite lonely and boring if you play alone - Not enough PVP or Strike maps - Story does not have a lot of dialogue - Voice acting quite poor Destiny    PROS
    + Fun to play with friends
    + Brings PVP and MMOish elements together well
    + Sence of reward and progression after level 20
    + Battles much harder than the beta
    + Good feeling of more content to come in future

    CONS
    - Can get quite lonely and boring if you play alone
    - Not enough PVP or Strike maps
    - Story does not have a lot of dialogue
    - Voice acting quite poor

    Destiny is a game which is has quite a few elements to it. There are raids, strikes, open world
    exploration, story mode and also PVP. What I can say is that this game does not do any of these elements brilliant however, it does seem to do it all very good.

    The story first of all is quite fun however the voice acting is poor and there is not a lot of dialogue. The fact that you can play the story mode with 2 other friends is also a bonus as this makes the experience a lot more fun.

    I am finding the strikes so far very good and there is also different level strikes which offers better loot the harder you go. This gives you sence of progression and reward which entices you to play more of them.
    I can say the game appears to be quite harder as well than playing the beta version which makes the battles more interesting.

    Bungie said that this game really starts at level 20 and I can see where they are coming from. You feel more rewarded and more progression when hitting level 20 and trying to get more gear.

    I have not had a lot of experience with the PVP yet only an hour however I have found it fun to play especially with friends. Some people say that PVP is quite repetitive as there are not a lot of maps and no filters to take out the maps you dont want but the game modes do seem fun not a lot of difference to Halo or Call of Duty.
    In some ways i do think it is quite limited at the moment on content (i.e strike/pvp maps) however, I do feel that the game will only get better as time goes on and I am very interested to see what the expansions give us.

    All in all there is quite a few things bungie can do to improve this game which I do believe will happen over time the game though is very fun to play with friends and i would reccommend to people who enjoy Halo and Borderlands.

    I dont know why people are giving such low scores for this game especially for the fact of no offline single player mode. Everyone knew deep down this was going to be online only and bungie nor activision hinted about offline play. This game is fun to play and I am really enjoying my time in the game.    … Expand
  91. Sonicfan2001
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    So the game ain't perfect what do you expect, But I must say it beats the living crap out of COD and I don't believe I have had this much fun with a game since Batman Arkham City! I certainly think it doesn't deserve the hate, but at the same time I can agree with some of the things people are saying. most of the places are old abandoned factories and network stations, but at the same timeSo the game ain't perfect what do you expect, But I must say it beats the living crap out of COD and I don't believe I have had this much fun with a game since Batman Arkham City! I certainly think it doesn't deserve the hate, but at the same time I can agree with some of the things people are saying. most of the places are old abandoned factories and network stations, but at the same time I'm there for the gameplay more than I am with the surroundings. Is this game for everyone NO! But for some people like me, it is! If your a fan of RPG's and FPS' then this game is for you!… Expand
  92. rschech13
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I did not get a chance to play the beta of the game, but given that I was a big fan of the Halo series and the amount of hype the game was generating, I figured I'd risk the purchase. I am in no way disappointed! The game is beautiful and the gameplay is very solid and rewarding. While the story itself seems weak so far (mind you I'm not super far into the game), the fun of playing throughI did not get a chance to play the beta of the game, but given that I was a big fan of the Halo series and the amount of hype the game was generating, I figured I'd risk the purchase. I am in no way disappointed! The game is beautiful and the gameplay is very solid and rewarding. While the story itself seems weak so far (mind you I'm not super far into the game), the fun of playing through the missions and exploring the evels with one or two of your friends more than makes up for the lack of story depth. I have never been a huge fan of RPGs, so while I understand why people are disappointed by the lack of dialogue in the game, it doesn't really bother me. Keep in mind that it's a FPS first, MMORPG second. With that said, if you like FPS games, then this is a solid buy. If you were a fan of the Halo series, then you should definitely get enjoyment out of it. If you're looking for a real RPG experience a la Skyrim or Mass Effect, look elsewhere.… Expand
  93. SaltyGator
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Wow, the hate on this game is crazy. I really like it, probably a 9 score but all the fan boy hate is not fair so I'm trying to balance it out. Beautiful game but it's not borderlands and that's okay. Guns are great, the leveling up is fun and I like the social aspect of it even though I'm not a big fan of chatting during games. I have the option, work alone or team up - it's fun and IWow, the hate on this game is crazy. I really like it, probably a 9 score but all the fan boy hate is not fair so I'm trying to balance it out. Beautiful game but it's not borderlands and that's okay. Guns are great, the leveling up is fun and I like the social aspect of it even though I'm not a big fan of chatting during games. I have the option, work alone or team up - it's fun and I recommend it.… Expand
  94. ayeitslenx
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Solid game. Great multiplayer. Don't listen to the Microsoft fanboys that leave negative reviews. A lot of people get on here to hate a game without even playing it.
  95. Dropzoner
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Loads of fun, decent ramp-up, a whole new universe of gaming goodness. Not sure what the hate is about with the zeros...maybe people are looking for a religion instead of a really fun, immersive experience. Get over your issues boys and girls; it's awesome.
  96. TheEpicSheep
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    First things first: Its not a halo clone if the creators of the game are the original creators of halo. 2: This game is fun as hell, like it or not I keep on coming back to it. The free rome environment feals so great and the game does look pretty on PS4. Sure, people say its "A borderlands rip-off" But borderlands is a great game with a great game style mechanics. I love this game, andFirst things first: Its not a halo clone if the creators of the game are the original creators of halo. 2: This game is fun as hell, like it or not I keep on coming back to it. The free rome environment feals so great and the game does look pretty on PS4. Sure, people say its "A borderlands rip-off" But borderlands is a great game with a great game style mechanics. I love this game, and you need to play it as well. Sure, its not so much of an MMO but sure as hell you will be socializing... A lot... Overall, its fun, and it is better than Watch_Dogs... for sure...… Expand
  97. martjan
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Great game! I'm still enjoying the same earth level, even though I played there a lot during Beta. Solid shooter mechanics, great loot, pvp and strikes. What's not to like!
  98. unluckydice
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    If your expecting Destiny to be this magnificent halo (it's not) Destiny is an MMO. If you aren't a fan of MMO's and repetitive tasks you wont like this game, here's why Destiny is unique from the bunch. It creates scenario's that involve the player more-so rather than giving them a sense of falseness like most traditional MMO's, this is done through massive scale events and variousIf your expecting Destiny to be this magnificent halo (it's not) Destiny is an MMO. If you aren't a fan of MMO's and repetitive tasks you wont like this game, here's why Destiny is unique from the bunch. It creates scenario's that involve the player more-so rather than giving them a sense of falseness like most traditional MMO's, this is done through massive scale events and various enemy's which can be fought anyway you choose, and wondrous landscapes throughout the galaxy, The end game of Destiny is worth the time if your willing to spend the time, surprising enough Destiny shines the most on the PVP side moreso than the PVE think halo MP. unfortunately though destiny didn't live up to the hype which is becoming traditional among many games this day and age, a few reasons the lack of story, grimoire? boring enemy's and the loot randomization among many more which i wont get into here… Expand
  99. Nism100
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    There are a LOT of false positive and negative reviews here. Why people feel the need to either bash or praise a game to oblivion is beyond me. The game isn't as amazing as people have been pretending it would be for ages, but it's not nearly as bad either. It's a fun, entertaining experience with enough content to keep you interested for a long amount of time. Those looking for the nextThere are a LOT of false positive and negative reviews here. Why people feel the need to either bash or praise a game to oblivion is beyond me. The game isn't as amazing as people have been pretending it would be for ages, but it's not nearly as bad either. It's a fun, entertaining experience with enough content to keep you interested for a long amount of time. Those looking for the next big change in gaming history like some people were honestly expecting should look elsewhere.
    In Destiny, you're basically a "Guardian" that's tasked with defending the world against the enemies of the "Traveller," a planet that arrived and bought prosperity to the human race or something like that. The darkness arrived and basically destroyed everything, and you are there with your trusty Ghost to save what's left. The story is quite underwhelming and poorly explained. Other than Peter Dinklage's good voice acting telling you "See this place? It used to be awesome...shame..." you really get little explanation as to what happened and why you should care.
    The overall presentation is good, with shiny visuals and great music. There aren't that many locations at launch, but each location is full of stuff to do. There's a good attention to detail here, and it feels like a very polished experience.
    The gameplay is loot-driven as you constantly get new weapons and gear and swap out to see which ones you like. Enemies level up as you do and you'll need to use your abilities to survive. The game is challenging at points, but the gunplay is smooth and the enemies are varied in different locations. Upgrading my character with new gear and abilities was very engaging, particularly when the character creation made me able to create a pretty accurate (but more badass) version of myself. The overall game makes you feel like a badass when you're playing it, so if you want that then this is for you.
    The online multiplayer is descent enough, though nothing that interesting in my opinion. It's from the creators of Halo so if that's what you'll like then that's what you'll get. The idea of weapons you've found from your adventures being used in PvP sounds good, but it makes it really unbalanced at points. It's not bad as I'm having a lot of fun with it, it's just not that amazing or revolutionary.
    Being only 30FPS, it's a surprisingly smooth,game, and the controls are descent and make sense. I have yet to run into any glitches either and, whenever I die, I feel it's because of me and not because I feel cheated by the game. You know that feeling. Even in multiplayer, it passes the blame more onto that guy with the OP weapon way better than mine than the game itself.
    Like I had said, though, the game is very fun and above all else that is what should matter. It plays well, it has enough content to last a while from launch and the customisation is in-depth and engaging. I've been having great fun playing the game and can't wait to play more. If fun is what you're looking for, then this is the game for you. If you're looking for "more than a game" or all these other BS taglines that have been associated with this product then you will be disappointed. It's a fun and engaging game, no more and no less.    … Expand
  100. Normalstoohard
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Destiny is bomb. I haven't beat it yet and I didn't pay attention to a word of the hype the whole time this game was being created so maybe that's why I like it so much. There are enough weapons and special abilities to keep the battles interesting. Sure, it's repetitive but if it's something really fun you're repeating then what is there to complain about? It's like complaining aboutDestiny is bomb. I haven't beat it yet and I didn't pay attention to a word of the hype the whole time this game was being created so maybe that's why I like it so much. There are enough weapons and special abilities to keep the battles interesting. Sure, it's repetitive but if it's something really fun you're repeating then what is there to complain about? It's like complaining about getting the same breakfast in bed every morning. The story isn't groundbreaking so don't expect The Last of Us or anything. If you wanna shoot stuff in great looking space environments with smooth action then pick it up. I'm not even kidding that I read two reviews that gave this game a low score from people who haven't even tried the game... Just based theirs off other reviews and the fact you need to be online to play. Boohoo....shut up. Destiny is bomb.… Expand
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#57 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#3 Most Shared 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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