Destiny

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6.1

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  1. spiritisgodly
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    This game continues to be the greatest "shooter-MMO" to this day yet not receiving any updates since 2017. Taken King and Rise of Iron fixed many issues that the game had at launch and as it sits right now, anyone can hop in and have one of the most enjoyable experiences in the genre. The raids are unforgettable, the strike playlist with rotating modifiers are beyond enjoyable and theThis game continues to be the greatest "shooter-MMO" to this day yet not receiving any updates since 2017. Taken King and Rise of Iron fixed many issues that the game had at launch and as it sits right now, anyone can hop in and have one of the most enjoyable experiences in the genre. The raids are unforgettable, the strike playlist with rotating modifiers are beyond enjoyable and the weapon / ability sandbox tuning that was left the way it was remains close to perfect.

    The only faults that this game has is the unfortunate state that PvP was left in with how ammo economy functions. But if you're looking for a solely PvE game, then this one is a perfect 10/10 ignoring the issues plaguing PvP.

    Destiny 2 has improved drastically on a lot of issues that Destiny 1 had, but it still fails to be as fun and replayable as Destiny 1 once was. One of my favorite games of all time.

    The score reflects how the game currently is as of 6/12/2023.    … Expand
  2. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 8, 2023
    8
    The Destiny marathon of reviews begins with Destiny or as I like to call it: Destiny: The First Chapter. The First Chapter is what started it all for this series with great gameplay, beautiful graphics, a intriguing story, engaging characters, and overall, a great way to kick off Destiny into what it is today.
  3. GovosUsan
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    to this day one of my fav games if not my #1 with dlcs its a huge game with great raids only problem I have with it is they got rid of the trials of osiris in 2019 if I remember right but even without it its a great game
  4. 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.
  5. heerrhgrhgds
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have never played this game.
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  6. spinaloga
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    for me it is the best ever game regarding console gaming,it is absolutely worth playing in all it's aspects,amazing graphics,enchanting and fun to play.the thing that you have to cooperate with others in order to be rewarded is really fascinating. i am blessed to have played this game.
  7. chookalana
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Destiny is not a perfect game. What destiny is is an incredible gaming experience. It has a foundation that lays down the possibility for incredible future. From the incredible landscapes, the world building, incredible musical score and ambience. Like any young platform and has its weaknesses and has what I believe to be an incredible experience for years to come.
  8. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user
  9. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best multiplayer only shooters on the market. Would highly recommend. Great gunplay, Great challenging boss fights to encounter, competitive multiplayer the crucible is a blast to play. Overall a great fun multiplayer first person shooter from Bungie
  10. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    I’m struggling with this review. On the one hand I’ve put more time into this game then anything else I’ve played. The first months playing this were the reason I got back into video games, going into the vault of glass or doing the weekly strikes with friends was some of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Then it gets worse much worse. I continued to play almost until the end.I’m struggling with this review. On the one hand I’ve put more time into this game then anything else I’ve played. The first months playing this were the reason I got back into video games, going into the vault of glass or doing the weekly strikes with friends was some of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Then it gets worse much worse. I continued to play almost until the end. Some of the new raids were ok, but just felt so meaningless. Destiny was never known for its story, but wow is it ever bad. I feel obligated to give it a good review as I had so much fun with it for a long time, but it probably doesn’t deserve this rating because of the bad dlc content. The base game is what I remember and what I enjoyed.… Expand
  11. HeraldsSpring
    Sep 20, 2020
    8
    Great game. Still has flaws though, I recommend if you’re playing from 2020 minutes onward you should get a mic and learn the raids if you want hundreds of hours of replay ability
  12. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  13. DestinyDoer
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many people who give this a negative review or a mixed review are very crazy. I hate the feeling I get while thinking about their words. Thinking about one sentence or possibly even one word the Destiny haters typed will make me think the same. Forgetting about the things they typed is difficult. Not another word about them. This game is not bad at all in my opinion. Almost everything, if not then everything about the game is fantastic. I can't think about not playing it.… Expand
  14. Shioned
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    One of the best games that I played this year. The environment and the sound is really awesome, the gameplay is funny and extremely easy to play. I recommend this game!
  15. DengKevin
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    At the time i was very bored of games like COD and Battlefield. I didn't know I could like RPGs so much when it was combined with a shooter. This game provided me with 3000 hours of playtime for 3 years. I spent $190 on it though which is kind of a lot for just one game
  16. papi_tesco
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    yea this game may not have the best base game story but in the lore and expansions they expand and actually have characters and stuff but all that aside this game is a **** masterpiece from the pve to the pvp this game has amazing loot and is fair in how its handed out id go into it more but id need more than 5000 characters but yea stoopid fun and it has cayde 6 and zavala so yea if youyea this game may not have the best base game story but in the lore and expansions they expand and actually have characters and stuff but all that aside this game is a **** masterpiece from the pve to the pvp this game has amazing loot and is fair in how its handed out id go into it more but id need more than 5000 characters but yea stoopid fun and it has cayde 6 and zavala so yea if you look past the flaws you have 1000s of hours of fun and content and grinding and different character builds to be made… Expand
  17. andy24king24
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    In the light of a recent game release Anthem that is, I thought with that game harking back to this game I thought I’ll give this a try again. Destiny The Collection. Wow what a game. And after only a few days of playing it, (only paid £25 from amazon) I’m already levelled up to 40 no in game purchases too. That isn’t to say there isn’t in game purchases cos there are but since playingIn the light of a recent game release Anthem that is, I thought with that game harking back to this game I thought I’ll give this a try again. Destiny The Collection. Wow what a game. And after only a few days of playing it, (only paid £25 from amazon) I’m already levelled up to 40 no in game purchases too. That isn’t to say there isn’t in game purchases cos there are but since playing this I’ve realised that even though it’s an online game you can still enjoy this solo and boy what an experience. It’s just incredible how much I’m enjoying this epic game which is why I’ll stick with this and Destiny 2 as well and stuff that stupid release last week. This is what multiplayers is all about. Well done Bungie.… Expand
  18. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    This game was made by Bungie, the developers of the Xbox’s flagship 'Halo' series. However, unlike Halo, Destiny was multiplatform. Very similar to Halo in terms of the gameplay and artistic look, Destiny was a decent FPS, but it could only be played online... Indeed, while the main campaign can be played alone, you had to be online to access it, which is lame. The story feels thin andThis game was made by Bungie, the developers of the Xbox’s flagship 'Halo' series. However, unlike Halo, Destiny was multiplatform. Very similar to Halo in terms of the gameplay and artistic look, Destiny was a decent FPS, but it could only be played online... Indeed, while the main campaign can be played alone, you had to be online to access it, which is lame. The story feels thin and uninteresting, but thankfully the gameplay is a lot of fun.… Expand
  19. Pakon
    Jan 19, 2019
    9
    A great game and one of the best First Person Shooters ever made. Amazing graphics and gameplay.
  20. BonalsII
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Destiny is a game that fundamentally changed the way I play games. I won't lie and say it is perfect, no game is perfect. What it was for me was familiar yet different. A first person shooter that made you want to come back everyday after you finish the campaign. One of my proudest moments in gaming was my first clear of the vault of glass, just an all around unique fun super challengingDestiny is a game that fundamentally changed the way I play games. I won't lie and say it is perfect, no game is perfect. What it was for me was familiar yet different. A first person shooter that made you want to come back everyday after you finish the campaign. One of my proudest moments in gaming was my first clear of the vault of glass, just an all around unique fun super challenging and rewarding experience.… Expand
  21. LovelessCreaux
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    I enjoyed Destiny a lot. It fuses role-playing game and first person shooter elements together as well as similar games like Warframe or Borderlands.

    The game series does an incredible job of meshing science fiction with story elements you expect to find in fantasy adventure stories like The Lord of the Rings or Eragon. One of the enemy factions are the “Vex”, whose units are named    I enjoyed Destiny a lot. It fuses role-playing game and first person shooter elements together as well as similar games like Warframe or Borderlands.

    The game series does an incredible job of meshing science fiction with story elements you expect to find in fantasy adventure stories like The Lord of the Rings or Eragon. One of the enemy factions are the “Vex”, whose units are named Goblins, Hobgoblins, Minotaurs, Cyclopes, and Harpies. Your own character and other Guardians get their powers from the “Light” given to humanity by the Traveler. Similar to the Force in Star Wars, Light is essentially magic. Three different types of Light exist, Arc, Solar, and Void.    … Expand
  22. actionist83
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    Destiny had a lot of potential. A bland, dumb, and confusing story, zero character development, and an abrupt ending to the main campaign held this game back. If it wasn’t for the beautifully crafted world, fun co-op missions, and highly addictive gameplay, I would have gave Destiny a much lower score. The game was pure fun yet tried to bill itself as a much deeper experience than itDestiny had a lot of potential. A bland, dumb, and confusing story, zero character development, and an abrupt ending to the main campaign held this game back. If it wasn’t for the beautifully crafted world, fun co-op missions, and highly addictive gameplay, I would have gave Destiny a much lower score. The game was pure fun yet tried to bill itself as a much deeper experience than it actually was.… Expand
  23. k1t3
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    With all the expansions, this is the best game I have ever played, without it's completely mediocre. It's fun playing with friends, raids, trials, iron banner and grinding. Amazing, 101% recommend
  24. HerrWuetent
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    With Destiny1 coming to an end, I have to say, this is in my humble opinion one of the best games ever released. It defines a new genre of gaming, there are not many games that can say that for themselves. Sure, it had its flaws in te early days and it still has some flaws. Some old ones that never really gotten patched up and some new ones that developed along with the game. But that isWith Destiny1 coming to an end, I have to say, this is in my humble opinion one of the best games ever released. It defines a new genre of gaming, there are not many games that can say that for themselves. Sure, it had its flaws in te early days and it still has some flaws. Some old ones that never really gotten patched up and some new ones that developed along with the game. But that is what this game does. It evolves. The developers are in a dialogue with the players and aside from the odd secretiveness are pretty open about the game. If I compere time played vs money spent, this is easily the chepest game I ever bought. The movement is fluid, the gunplay is snappy and if the beta for the sequel is any indication, Destiny2 will be as good from the start as Destiny1 after 3 years. 5/7 would buy!… Expand
  25. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    Multiplayer is good in principle and could not otherwise be, given that developers are the creators of Halo and the graphics are normal, upset only by the lack of full story of the company and without reference to the Internet. I hope the second part is correct
  26. Zakaker
    Jun 18, 2017
    8
    I hate how people think "if it doesn't run at 999 FPS, it's a bad game" because they're too bad at playing, so they say that it's because it runs at 30 FPS. 30. No lag, no frame-rate drops, good graphics. Are you serious? And I hate people who say that "if the game has a bad story, it s*cks", too. Enjoy the fantastic game-play and shut up. I didn't like the story very much, but I liked theI hate how people think "if it doesn't run at 999 FPS, it's a bad game" because they're too bad at playing, so they say that it's because it runs at 30 FPS. 30. No lag, no frame-rate drops, good graphics. Are you serious? And I hate people who say that "if the game has a bad story, it s*cks", too. Enjoy the fantastic game-play and shut up. I didn't like the story very much, but I liked the game a lot. It's not a masterpiece, but except for this, for the PVP balancing and for the unfair drop rate (for example, you can be the best player of the game, but the worst one will drop the rarest item), it's excellent in everything, only a bit repetitive.… Expand
  27. cooogs78
    May 16, 2017
    10
    one of the best games i have ever played. It can be a grind but the loot is worth it. Crucible takes all the fun of halo and COD and combines it into a very rewarding experience. Trials or osirus, rairds, prison of elders, nightfall and siva challenges. This games is deep
  28. retr0gamer
    May 5, 2017
    10
    It is definitely worth buying it is addicting, with multiple planets you can sink hours and hours into it. It is beautiful. Crucible is the most fun part, if you are low level you can still beat everyone. There are a bunch of bosses to fight and make you come back. It I see worth the money and you should by it.
  29. Devohagen
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    its too bad about 90 percent of these reviews are by people who don't matter. and when i say that its because they played for an hour and quit.

    myself 1000+ hours. but huh? the other reviews say nothing to do...? oh thats wrong. 4 raids. 20+ strikes. lots of story content. private matches. etc etc. PvP is the downfall of this game however. and they devs cater to them like 2    its too bad about 90 percent of these reviews are by people who don't matter. and when i say that its because they played for an hour and quit.

    myself 1000+ hours.

    but huh? the other reviews say nothing to do...? oh thats wrong.

    4 raids. 20+ strikes. lots of story content. private matches. etc etc.

    PvP is the downfall of this game however. and they devs cater to them like 2 year olds needing to get there way.

    this game. if you like to shoot things. can make friends. and listen to instructions can be a very rewarding and awesome game.    … Expand
  30. Orbit89
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Love this game, great fps, however, I hate the paid DLC that you need to get in order to enjoy the game, I also wish that it had local multiplayer. thanks for reading
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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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