Destiny

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  1. simon1854
    May 31, 2015
    8
    This game feels like part 1 of an amazing game. At the moment its a very very good game, very easy to pick up and play, the more you play, the more there is. Visuals are great. Community could be better if a lone player but otherwise really great for the casual gamer.
  2. Dartek
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    A great FPS with a great multiplayer option, nice weapons and a lot of users playing all day so you can level up and find a bigger challenge on a co-op mode, the cons? Story, at least you can use it as a training for all the on line experiences
  3. TuttiTooFruity
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    This game is very grindy at the start and during this period you can easily lose interest in it. It is heavily catered towards endgame progression. With recent patches and expansions, the game is improving to reduce the grind involved. The allure to this game is the social aspect of playing with others, which can be good and bad. The story is meh, but it's all about the activities afterThis game is very grindy at the start and during this period you can easily lose interest in it. It is heavily catered towards endgame progression. With recent patches and expansions, the game is improving to reduce the grind involved. The allure to this game is the social aspect of playing with others, which can be good and bad. The story is meh, but it's all about the activities after story that are the most fun. I would recommend the DLC, especially the latest one if any.… Expand
  4. LuckySevens_7
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know im going to get a lot of hate for this but im not the type to really give a flying toast about it.

    This might not come to you as a surprise to you guys but all you see on this forum all day, everyday, all the god damn time is someone whining, complaining,crying,hating or telling everyone that their leaving destiny forever. So I decided to make this post of appreciation.

    I like Destiny, Im 25 years old, married, no children. I paid about 100$ for this game(including both dlcs), and I have over 1000 combined hours of play time and entertainment from it, I would be an ungrateful brat if I said that I didn't get my moneys worth. Destiny allows me to burn free time with enjoyment. I like the thrill you get when you finally obtain the exotic that you've been waiting for. I like to open chests and find undiscovered presents. I love the fact that no matter how bad Bungie Fcks up, I keep coming back for more. I like the fact that this game entertains me enough that I don't have to spend more dough on other games(for the meanwhile). I love the fact that unlike COD, team tactics are actually essential and necessary to beat the competition. I love the fact that you have so many different things to do every week, all you have to do is chose(Poe/ToO/Nightfalls/Crota raid/Vog raid/Crucible/Farming/Bounties/Strikes). i love the fact that (LFG) allows you to meet new people, and play together from all over the world(diversity is awesome), conversating with them, making new gaming friends, have some laughs about Bungies mistakes, and knocking Skolas on his arse. I love the sense of accomplishment that you feel when you first beat a new raid, or the first time you get 9-0 in ToO, The first time you get that Darn GJallarhorn(although some of you havnt gotten it yet, it will come).

    I know that some of you will hate
    Some of you will be teachers, and correct my spelling mistakes
    Some of you will insult or degrade
    Some of you will dispute that this game is actually pretty good
    Haters gona hate, ainters gona aint...you hate us cuz you ainus
    But that has nothing to do with this post.

    All im saying, is that we should appreciate destiny for what it is. A fun, sometimes rewarding, addicting, very social, visually stunning and enticing game. If it wasn't, people wouldn't have hundreds of hours invested into it.

    Sincerely,
    A satisfied casual gamer    … Expand
  5. mazama253
    Jun 21, 2015
    8
    After all the DLC was released there is way more activities to do. This is a great game if you like RPG's. The only disappointment for me was the lack of story but the rest of the game makes up for it.
  6. The_Garays
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    Destiny is the best MMO shooter I've played ever. Its graphics are gorgeous and I love the PvP.

    I've spent a lot of time in the Crucible, more than in Raids or Assaults, and I enjoyed it much more that other shooters. The worst part is the lack of content and that Bungie and Activision are aiming for players who would pay anything to play it, they release low content DLCs at a very    Destiny is the best MMO shooter I've played ever. Its graphics are gorgeous and I love the PvP.

    I've spent a lot of time in the Crucible, more than in Raids or Assaults, and I enjoyed it much more that other shooters.

    The worst part is the lack of content and that Bungie and Activision are aiming for players who would pay anything to play it, they release low content DLCs at a very high price. The history takes like 4 hours, and once you've finished it you'll just repeat it over and over and over again getting bored to death.

    It's true you have a lot of collectibles to get (exotic weapons and Grimoire cards mostly) that in order to get them all you'll have to do what I just said: Repeat everything over and over again, and pray that you get de loot you're looking for.

    But like I said, the Crucible saved this game for me, if not I would've quit very fast.    … Expand
  7. AMMANN7
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Destiny is a tiny revolution in FPS and people tend to deny it

    + Great open world
    + Fun online coop
    + Variety of missions
    + Different locations
    + Gorgeous graphics
    + The Crucible

    - Bad Story
  8. TimTheBearded
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Destiny overall is an amazing game! I will admit that the story line is not the best thing the video game world has seen. The thing that makes Destiny such a great game is the community. The streams, Youtube videos, and Podcasts really adds a whole new level to the game. For the new players who are just now beginning Destiny I recommend get active in the community.
  9. RodSal
    Jul 28, 2016
    8
    Been playing the divison for more than 500 hours and got frusteated with lack of support from ubisoft/massive. Then a friend of mine suggested me to pick destiny and all i can say its a much better game than Division. Sure, both are differents games but uses the same formula: GRIND.
    Destiny is for the people who like to do missions over and over and higher difficults to get better gear.    Been playing the divison for more than 500 hours and got frusteated with lack of support from ubisoft/massive. Then a friend of mine suggested me to pick destiny and all i can say its a much better game than Division. Sure, both are differents games but uses the same formula: GRIND.
    Destiny is for the people who like to do missions over and over and higher difficults to get better gear.
    2 years from the release and it still rocking.    … Expand
  10. Jano22
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    ostias chaval juegazo coño!! muy rikin, las graficas molan es un juego epico chaval,estas mongolin acaso que no lo juegas? flipante!
    juego del año loco juego del año amumi
  11. lamashu
    Apr 15, 2016
    8
    Buen shooter, fresco en el sentido de las mecanicas jugables como lo son los poderes utilizables y el manejar vehiculos, la combinacion de elementos fantasticos y futuristas, buena banda sonora (a veces incluso epica), los enemigos bastante originales en su aspecto. Por otro lado no dan ganas de subir mas del nivel 25 0 26, a partir de ahi se vuelve muy repetitivo ya que te das cuenta queBuen shooter, fresco en el sentido de las mecanicas jugables como lo son los poderes utilizables y el manejar vehiculos, la combinacion de elementos fantasticos y futuristas, buena banda sonora (a veces incluso epica), los enemigos bastante originales en su aspecto. Por otro lado no dan ganas de subir mas del nivel 25 0 26, a partir de ahi se vuelve muy repetitivo ya que te das cuenta que solo es dispara luces de colores a mansalva contra enemigos, y la dificultad solo consiste en que los disparos enemigos generen mas daño. Se nota la influencia de Halo (lo cual es bueno) y por eso atrea un poco, pero definitivamente no sobrevive al Hype. Fresco para lo que el genero shooter permite.… Expand
  12. crstig
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Quite frankly my favourite game of all time. Love everything about it. Never get's boring, and just when you think you might be tired of it something new comes along, and the multi-player strikes are endlessly entertaining.
  13. cheopulin
    Jul 4, 2016
    8
    Buenos gráficos,excelentes jefes finales, buen diseño de arte y adecuada duración. Ingenioso aunque se hace repetitivo y la historia no esta bien contada. La jugabilidad es cumplidora.
  14. Nicola99
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    GAME BEAUTIFUL .destiny is a mmorpg of bungie house (creators of the first Halo trilogy). always followed game from the creators with more broken promises, constantly with new updates. The graphics are wonderful even more so for the next-gen console. Destiny is a continuous succession of events and entertainment either alone or in company, since the raid, to finish the events of HalloweenGAME BEAUTIFUL .destiny is a mmorpg of bungie house (creators of the first Halo trilogy). always followed game from the creators with more broken promises, constantly with new updates. The graphics are wonderful even more so for the next-gen console. Destiny is a continuous succession of events and entertainment either alone or in company, since the raid, to finish the events of Halloween or something. The community of destiny is vast, full of people ready to help either for fun or even for activities a little more serious. Destiny I think is one of the best games of the year, for all its content, the game itself to the dlc that I recommend to buy absolutely. The only flaw of this game is the value that the game is not explained very well and what the bungie has decided to make an application that clearly explains all the lore that surround it, in my opinion a somewhat awkward method for players.… Expand
  15. theaman
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    best game ever i did not get it at release so the copy that had a lot of content that took me more then 30 hours to complete with out ps plus then about 10 more with ps plus
  16. KefMez
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    If you haven't spent more than a few hrs playing a game like this, if you don't enjoy FPS with some exclusive third person situations to use swords or supers, sometimes it can remind us than games are in order that we can have an unreal worlds in our hands, so it's cool to love CoD's games or BF's games, but at the end we will like to have powers or a life meter to kill someone with aIf you haven't spent more than a few hrs playing a game like this, if you don't enjoy FPS with some exclusive third person situations to use swords or supers, sometimes it can remind us than games are in order that we can have an unreal worlds in our hands, so it's cool to love CoD's games or BF's games, but at the end we will like to have powers or a life meter to kill someone with a headhshot using The No Land Beyond sniper or an old Icebreaker… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  30. 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.
  31. zadrot
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Best sf-shooter since Halo.
    Best control on pad, really.
    Music, graphics, role elements – all on higest level.

    Maybe need litle bit gore and violence, now killing looks like in disney world. But overall: 10/10.
  32. DSouls_guy
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Great game, I don't understand all the low reviews. Destiny is an ever growing game and is meant to be played for a long time to come. Bungie did a great job with implementing fps and rpg together and giing us a great experience. I will be playing Destiny for many years to come
  33. goliva
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    I don't like shooters... I love RPGs and grouping with people trying challenging things and noticing we are getting better every time we try... if you liked Borderlands and Diablo, Destiny brings back all the good things from these games improving it to the infinite. Masterpiece.
  34. Surgery
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly appropriate. The available combinations to experiment with are numerous. They pioneered this tight + controlled weapon loadout concept in the original Halo and the design language remains strong in Destiny.

    - To continue with the point above, the gameplay and pace for an FPS feels perfect to me. Having the gunfighting component complimented with melee, grenades, and super we see that another golden triangle emerges. Tying stats to these skills was smart. Most all of they make your guardian truly feel *powerful* and unique. The RPG component of this game really has merit and doesn't detract from the FPS elements in the slightest. The skill trees remain fairly balanced between and among classes.

    - While the story was definitely...lacking in plot and exposition, the level + world design has been consistently spot on. Every area feels textured, detailed and respectively thought out. So many beautiful vistas. Travelling through the world on your sparrow can be a pure joy - providing a welcome break from the fettered pace of combat. Another beautiful and under-appreciated design feature.

    - The sound design in this game is the best I've ever come across. No title matches Destiny my honest, humble opinion when it comes to sound effects. Certain exotics are just sound addictive. Sparrows sound amazing. The hugely varied enemies all have amazing triggered sounds upon death and it compliments the FPS mechanics perfectly. You just want to keep popping off enemies.

    - They finally added meaningful multiplayer to an FPS. Competitive PvP is great and all, but what really makes Destiny sweet is the strikes and raids. These are the bread and butter of Destiny and really what make it stand apart from other games on the market. I've been a huge proponent of cooperative gameplay ever since Halo 1 truly pioneered split-screen play. Playing with other humans against AI just makes it so much more involving and fun, it's hard to put a finger on it. The loot from these activities is a huge draw that keeps you coming back for more, reminds me very much of Diablo 2. Completing your first raid feels like a huge accomplishment in teamwork. The feeling is really only matched by a handful of MMORPGs. Bungie deserves all the credit in the world for bringing this not only to FPS players, but to console users as well.

    - The lore is captivating and the entire premise of the world is highly alluring. I love how this is a science fiction title based in our own solar system, not some randomly named star-system we could care less about. The combination of familiarity and wonder really comes together for a backdrop that is truly unmatched for the vast majority of game titles. This is a game I willingly invest myself in because it's just so damn cool. Coolest game I've played in the last decade. This is obviously a highly subjective opinion but I just had to say it.    … Expand
  35. rudraksh
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    Destiny is now my favorite game. It is also, in my opinion, the best new multiplayer available. The reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the content is still not in place. However, you will know this is a new vast universe you are getting in. Destiny is fun, it's immersive, it's cooperative, and in order to truly excel in this game you will need to embrace teamwork, which alsoDestiny is now my favorite game. It is also, in my opinion, the best new multiplayer available. The reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the content is still not in place. However, you will know this is a new vast universe you are getting in. Destiny is fun, it's immersive, it's cooperative, and in order to truly excel in this game you will need to embrace teamwork, which also makes this truly interactive. What more can you ask from a game!

    There are some bugs, glitches, and exploits. However, I appreciate the way Bungie is working on these, communicating, and fixing these with the gaming community. All points to Bungie on this.

    When you get into Destiny, and if you stay with this game for a while, I doubt you can easily put this game aside for a long time- expansions and sequels.

    The best things about Destiny are:
    1. The iron banner multiplayer event.
    2. The raids.
    3. The overall content.
    4. Nightfall strikes.
    5. XUR
    6. Guns.
    7. The joy on dancing with your team or solo.
    8. Grinding - yes, grinding is not bad as you multiple choices on how you grind. -so choose your fun thing and grind away.
    9. The soundtrack.
    10. (Not the least) the multiplayer mechanics - probably the best in the market.

    The only flaw or negative comment on my part will be that the release of content is pretty slow. If we had a bit more content available now rather than waiting for the next Dlc, more people will resist switching to alternate games that release in the gaps between the DLCs.

    This game certainly stands out and ahead of the crowd.    … Expand
  36. 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!
  37. LeeTsui
    Mar 15, 2015
    8
    I've tried liking this game so much, I keep coming back to it to try and work out why some many people rave about it. But simply it's just a crappy average game. Awesome music and atmosphere but such Average shooter mechanics and a terribly lonely environment that is impossible to connect with other players outside of pvp matches. I find the quests dull and extremely repetitive and theI've tried liking this game so much, I keep coming back to it to try and work out why some many people rave about it. But simply it's just a crappy average game. Awesome music and atmosphere but such Average shooter mechanics and a terribly lonely environment that is impossible to connect with other players outside of pvp matches. I find the quests dull and extremely repetitive and the story is drivel. Played for countless hours now and I'm a hardcore gamer but again bungie is seriously overhyped and again they deliver an sub average game.… Expand
  38. geeklypodcast
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2 i think will knock it out of the park, But Halo 4.5 this is not its Bungie taking an all familiar engine and trying something ambitious that just slightly falls flat.… Expand
  39. j1mboslice
    Apr 23, 2015
    8
    This game is way better then what most people say. First off ill start with the mechanics, very similar to Halo, which means that they are good, everything is very responsive. Yeah their isn't really a story, but i'm not one for stories in games so if you are remember, this is no story at all. A lot of people complain about the cost of the DLC but if you compare destiny to other MMO's,This game is way better then what most people say. First off ill start with the mechanics, very similar to Halo, which means that they are good, everything is very responsive. Yeah their isn't really a story, but i'm not one for stories in games so if you are remember, this is no story at all. A lot of people complain about the cost of the DLC but if you compare destiny to other MMO's, which it is marketed as, $60 for the game and $35 for the expansions over 7 months equates to paying about 14$ a month. Which is pretty standard for an MMO. Now if you count the 5 or so months until the next expansion, the price gets even lower. As for the negative comments about the game being "Grindy" well yeah it is, and once again it was marketed as an MMO. The problem is most people just want to be handed stuff today, so i guess having to work for it would be disappointing. Finally, the game is not perfect they could use more maps in the multiplayer and more variety in the strikes. My biggest gripe with this game is the fact that almost all of the content in the end game is cheesed. This takes away any challenge and any fun and also contributes to the fact that people say that the game is boring.… Expand
  40. mac9891
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Although not a traditional MMO its loads of fun with your buddies. DO NO TRY TO PLAY THIS ALONE OR SOLO YOU WILL GET BORED FAST. But if you can get a group of friends its an amazing game.
  41. miteshu
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    To starters I´ve play with all posible combination of clases and subclases, also i´ve pass the game several times, so here´s me review, if you are alone with no friend don´t bother buying the game, now if you have one or more friends with this games, you are going to enjoy it a lot, as always you are on co-op, since one person storyline is really repetitive and boring. all the rest hasTo starters I´ve play with all posible combination of clases and subclases, also i´ve pass the game several times, so here´s me review, if you are alone with no friend don´t bother buying the game, now if you have one or more friends with this games, you are going to enjoy it a lot, as always you are on co-op, since one person storyline is really repetitive and boring. all the rest has been said by many others.… Expand
  42. ChazeMan
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    Let me start off by saying that I understand why some people are disappointed. But, while Destiny may seem lackluster in some regards, that is far from the truth.

    Destiny is, at it's core, is a very gameplay driven experience. Any one who played the Halo trilogy will probably understand the genius of the subtle AI variety between different types of enemies, and the extremely polished    Let me start off by saying that I understand why some people are disappointed. But, while Destiny may seem lackluster in some regards, that is far from the truth.

    Destiny is, at it's core, is a very gameplay driven experience. Any one who played the Halo trilogy will probably understand the genius of the subtle AI variety between different types of enemies, and the extremely polished shooting and movement mechanics that have been implemented here. The gameplay has elements like these that, to the uncritical eye, may seem "dull" or "boring", but upon further examination have an immense amount of thought put into them. As well, the game has a surprisingly robust RPG character management layered in. On top of this, the fact that your guardian perfectly fits into a multiplayer arena, that at launch seems to have very little balancing issues, is an astonishing feat of game making that only a studio like Bungie or Rockstar could pull off. So, what about the story?

    Well, A wouldn't even say that Destiny has a "Narrative" per say. It's more of an layered back story and current world state that you are dropped into. If you are looking for something like what Halo or Bioshock brings to the table story-wise, look elsewhere because that is not what is being offered here. Like I said earlier, this is a gameplay driven experience, like Counterstrike, or Pac Man. But unlike those titles, Destiny puts one of the most exhilarating coats of paint I have ever seen in my 15 years of gaming on top of this core experience.

    The presentation. Wow, just wow. The atmosphere, the immersion, the sound, just about everything presentation wise is nothing short of brilliant. Never have I been pulled into a console game this much just due to how it presents itself. The rustic wasteland of Old Russia, the creepy baroness of the moon, the wide open dunes of mars, and a handful of other locales all look (and play) very uniquely. Not to mention the incredibly varied ambiance that exists in each area (props to the audio team). It is a combination of the gorgeous visuals and deeply layered sound design that really transcend all the other elements of the game. And obviously Marty O'Donnell can not be overlooked here, he delivers as usual with a soundtrack that is both atmospheric and energetic. Never has a game that is so gameplay driven, given me this much incentive to stop and smell the roses.

    I hope I have gotten my point across: It is the subtle things that Bungie delivers in droves with Destiny. So take your time with this game, enjoy the environments and the lore which drip with atmosphere, because Bungie has managed to create a very rich experience without the shackles of a typical narrative. You make your own story, so have a little imagination and appreciate the world that is Destiny. Any one who loves playing games, and who truly appreciates the craft of game making, should buy Destiny in a heartbeat. It is reminiscent of Halo: Combat Evolved in how simple, yet complex it can be. On the surface, it is amazing fun to just shoot aliens in the face with big guns, but underneath that surface, a truly interesting and intriguing universe exists, begging to be explored. I honestly believe that this game is a masterpiece, and I expect very high critical praise once the reviews start rolling in. Props to Bungie and everyone involved in the project.    … Expand
  43. Syjjmatic
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    I haven't been this addicted to a game since World of Warcraft released in 2004.

    The biggest issues I have: - Not on PC. I am an avid PC gamer – not console. I was, and still am, at a pretty steep disadvantage in PvP because my thumb just isn't "trained" as well as some of these console FPS veterans. I would fair much better, and enjoy PvP much more, if I could use my keyboard and    I haven't been this addicted to a game since World of Warcraft released in 2004.

    The biggest issues I have:

    - Not on PC. I am an avid PC gamer – not console. I was, and still am, at a pretty steep disadvantage in PvP because my thumb just isn't "trained" as well as some of these console FPS veterans. I would fair much better, and enjoy PvP much more, if I could use my keyboard and mouse to **** on people.

    - LFG is great, but lacks in some areas. Please, Bungie, please... just make every strike and raid fall under matchmaking. You get all these folks out there that defend Nightfall, VoG, and Crota's End for not falling under matchmaking, because somehow it would make the game easier if it were? I'm sorry, but not having a job and a family to take care of doesn't make you "hard core" or make the game any more challenging to you. Matchmaking is essential for me, and many others, because I just don't have the time (or the amount of personal online friends) to start my own group or wait to join one. You don't hurt anyone by making all content LFG. Just do it.

    Other than these two issues, this is the best game on current-gen consoles and is one of the best games I have ever played, period.    … Expand
  44. Jordanrosser13
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    This game is addictive, fun, and the gameplay is tight. It is literally the embodiment of perfection. The graphics are phenomenal as well as the soundtrack. The lore is immense beyond imagination and the weapons and enemies are fresh and interesting. The social aspect is great as well, NOTHING compares to beating The Vault of Glass with a team of your best friends, or getting a CrucibleThis game is addictive, fun, and the gameplay is tight. It is literally the embodiment of perfection. The graphics are phenomenal as well as the soundtrack. The lore is immense beyond imagination and the weapons and enemies are fresh and interesting. The social aspect is great as well, NOTHING compares to beating The Vault of Glass with a team of your best friends, or getting a Crucible skirmish team together. Iron Banner offers some MLG level intensity to it's fast paced multiplayer and the story present interweaves well between the other aspects of the game. Public Events are fun when patrolling the planets and grinding for gear is on par with Path of Exile in terms of addictiveness. Well done Bungie. Forget the trolls.… Expand
  45. dominaprox
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    I've had this game since October and have put close to 100 hours into it, so in that regard I've definitely gotten my money's worth. The game's mechanics are fantastic-shooting is tight and controlled. Initially there were range issues with guns, but those have been fixed over time for the most part. The reason to play this game is, currently, PvP. There's a variety of modes and there's noI've had this game since October and have put close to 100 hours into it, so in that regard I've definitely gotten my money's worth. The game's mechanics are fantastic-shooting is tight and controlled. Initially there were range issues with guns, but those have been fixed over time for the most part. The reason to play this game is, currently, PvP. There's a variety of modes and there's no better shooter out right now for the PS4. In addition to that, the soundtrack and sound design are excellent.

    The PvE, however, leaves much to be desired. Enemy AI is incredibly simplistic, so shooting aliens in the face gets tiring very quickly. Story missions are incredibly repetitive, and playing the same strikes over and over gets repetitive as well. DLC content is sparse, but you must buy it in order to level past 30. Destiny's PvE suffers incredibly due to monotony, and needs new content if it is to remain competitive.

    The story also leaves much to be desired. It is clear from the Grimoire Cards that Destiny has great lore, yet none of this shows up in the game. Destiny's poorly-written, barely-there story is a disappointment, but something that can still be improved upon in future installments.

    Destiny's PvE gets boring fast, and its story is subpar at best, yet its RPG elements and great mechanics make it fun to play regardless. There is much room for improvement in future single-player and PvE content, but if you enjoy the genre, Destiny is worth purchasing.    … Expand
  46. benbenius
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    Destiny is another shooter. It's fun and it looks good, sure, but it's just another shooter. There are other people out there, weak enemies, strong enemies, **** enemies, and whatever. However, I always find myself crawling back to play, and I can't really say why. It's just good. I've probably played it for almost seventeen hours, most of the time just patrolling. The story isn't much,Destiny is another shooter. It's fun and it looks good, sure, but it's just another shooter. There are other people out there, weak enemies, strong enemies, **** enemies, and whatever. However, I always find myself crawling back to play, and I can't really say why. It's just good. I've probably played it for almost seventeen hours, most of the time just patrolling. The story isn't much, and it didn't hold my attention. I like it. It looks good, controls good, and is good.… Expand
  47. nkikola
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Played this game a solid 2 months straight putting in over 150 hours. Best game I have played in a while - lots to do before even dabbling in PVP. It was well worth the $60 and I am looking forward to the DLC.

    I will admit story is non existent if you are looking for a good story look elsewhere but then again most people dont play multiplayer games for the story they play it for the experience.
  48. felasi
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    Overall, I enjoyed this online world FPS. The world is well designed, graphics are beautiful, the FPS combat is alot of fun and different when you compare it to other FPS games on the market.

    While there is no real story, and the strikes you have to do get repetitive, the real fun begins in doing nightfall missions and Raids. Nightfall missions are really difficult strikes that require    Overall, I enjoyed this online world FPS. The world is well designed, graphics are beautiful, the FPS combat is alot of fun and different when you compare it to other FPS games on the market.

    While there is no real story, and the strikes you have to do get repetitive, the real fun begins in doing nightfall missions and Raids. Nightfall missions are really difficult strikes that require communication with your team mates (and you will need team mates!!). The same goes for the Raids, you will need to find 5 other players to take on the raid, whether from existing friends, the bungie website, or the numerous raid group finders which now exist. While some people complained that raids should have match making, i disagree. The game really forces you to find people in the community (which isnt to hard), and work together to take it on. Communication is essential. A good raid team vs a bad raid team makes the difference between finish the raid on normal in an hour or 5 hours (or not at all in some cases).

    the multiplayer is alot of fun, my only complaint is that there are too few maps, but thats only a minor issue.

    Overall, the game really kicks in at end game when you need to take on harder objectives to get better armour and reach higher levels. Its the first game ive kept playing after the "story" mode without focusing on trophies. I can see how it can get repititive at times doing the same strikes over and over again, but for some reason im still playing this?

    the exotic weapons really at a different element of play and all different classes/sub classes weapon choice affect how you will take on your enemies.

    Overall, Enjoyed the multiplayer when you just want to relax and take people on online, the online community have really made this game what it is, without them and the support from bungie I wouldnt pay it much. The draw backs is that there is no real story mode, and the missions keep coming back at you in the form of strikes, nightfalls, weekly heroics, etc...    … Expand
  49. cbeck16
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Destiny is truly the greatest game I have ever played. However, this game will not be for everyone. Destiny is a hybrid MMOFPS, with a hint of RPG in. As someone has put in nearly 8 days of total play time, I would seriously compare it to Halo and Borderlands combined, however it really isnt all that similar, just trying to give an idea of what gameplay is like. What seperates this gameDestiny is truly the greatest game I have ever played. However, this game will not be for everyone. Destiny is a hybrid MMOFPS, with a hint of RPG in. As someone has put in nearly 8 days of total play time, I would seriously compare it to Halo and Borderlands combined, however it really isnt all that similar, just trying to give an idea of what gameplay is like. What seperates this game from other games, is its leveling through gear instead of straight up XP grinding. In order to hit the level cap, you must play through raids, which are by far the most fun aspect to this game. A lot of players do not like raids due to the fact that it does not have matchmaking for fireteams, but there are other resources on the web that can help you find them such as firetea.ms and destiny lfg. Overall, a truly amazing experiences if you're willing to put in the time for it to be fun. It requires a lot of learning to figure out how the game works.… Expand
  50. Pedrobearsloli
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    This game is very great, high quality graphics, nice easy to follow story line, and good easy to grasp game play. I just really hope to see the world and society expand, and more socializing between players so raids are easier to group up, also trade between players and more variety of items because right now the game is quite isolated in levels 20 and higher if you want higher difficultyThis game is very great, high quality graphics, nice easy to follow story line, and good easy to grasp game play. I just really hope to see the world and society expand, and more socializing between players so raids are easier to group up, also trade between players and more variety of items because right now the game is quite isolated in levels 20 and higher if you want higher difficulty play. There is still a lot of change going through the game right now, I know it's in it's baby stages, so that is what is keeping me going. I really want to see this game blossom into the ground breaking FPS MMORPG it has claimed to be. I am sure that the hype Activision and Bungie created for this game is not entirely false, and in fact very true as they are probably being more cautious with their content as to be more attentive to players and their hopes for the game, to take this game even further with the best quality they can offer. I have high hopes!… Expand
  51. Lion_Kennedy
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    I've been looking for another game since I've maxed out in Destiny I can't find one that would be as good----at least judging by the reviews. Then I looked at the review for Destiny. I don't get it! Destiny is a damned good game! The grind is a bit much, and the maps for pvp are two small, But it is one of the must fun games either my wife and I have ever played. I will give it an 8.0
  52. Qriator
    May 28, 2015
    9
    I've been playing Destiny since the beta. Back then, we realized that the combat felt tight, ferocious, and exhilirating at times, and strangely calm and patient at others, and that hasn't changed. The ability of this game to fit into so many emotional buckets is its strength. If I want to go chill out, I can do some farming. While farming, public events will pop up or Wolves will prowl,I've been playing Destiny since the beta. Back then, we realized that the combat felt tight, ferocious, and exhilirating at times, and strangely calm and patient at others, and that hasn't changed. The ability of this game to fit into so many emotional buckets is its strength. If I want to go chill out, I can do some farming. While farming, public events will pop up or Wolves will prowl, and I get to up the intensity briefly. If I want to play alone, I can find an intense or easy game. If I want to battle against other meatsuits in a hectic arena full of vitriol and aggression, I can enter the crucible and feel the pain there. If I want to collaboratively fight in PvE I can join with friends and do the weeklies, raids, or Prison of Elders. This game is the broadest, most engaging, most varied FPS I have ever experienced, and the folks at Bungie have worked hard to create new, compelling experiences that keep me interested and rewarded for playing daily.
    Is it perfect? No. Have I become a loyal player? Absolutely. I haven't enjoyed a game this much for years, and I don't expect any other game will come close for a while (I'm very excited about the potential of No Man's Sky, but that's a different genre altogether).    … Expand
  53. MisguidedJoker
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Having put many hours into this games there's plenty of pros and cons. Overall for an MMO that does not require a subscription it is a great game. Where the game severely lacks would be its story (you have to go online and read cards to get filled in) and the lack of and variety of events which occur. The mechanics and variety of weapons are fantastic, as well as the multiplayer feelsHaving put many hours into this games there's plenty of pros and cons. Overall for an MMO that does not require a subscription it is a great game. Where the game severely lacks would be its story (you have to go online and read cards to get filled in) and the lack of and variety of events which occur. The mechanics and variety of weapons are fantastic, as well as the multiplayer feels polished only lacking a few desired modes.

    All I can say is give it a go, you will either become addicted and love it or become addicted and hate it.    … Expand
  54. Atanatos
    Jun 7, 2015
    8
    Destiny is all about expectations management. If you want a great shooter game with a rewarding progression system, go for it without thinking twice - it is a solid 8 out of 10. However, if you are expecting Destiny to be a ground-breaking experience - the messiah of next gen, then you are setting up yourself for a great disappointment. The story is close to minimalistic and far fromDestiny is all about expectations management. If you want a great shooter game with a rewarding progression system, go for it without thinking twice - it is a solid 8 out of 10. However, if you are expecting Destiny to be a ground-breaking experience - the messiah of next gen, then you are setting up yourself for a great disappointment. The story is close to minimalistic and far from captivating, but what will keep you coming is the great gameplay (shooting feels better than ever) and the rewarding loot system. Not being an FPS player myself (played only the single player campaign of Call of Duty 1 & 2) I greatly enjoyed Destiny. If you are a hardcore FPS player who has played Battlefield and Call of Duty non-stop for the past five years Destiny is probably not going to impress you that much.… Expand
  55. tandk1993
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    This game is great in so many aspects. And awful in so many more. If you've got friends to play it with you will have a much better time. But the game can get quite repetitive, and the most fun you will have isn't until the endgame
  56. Itzderpy123
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    Destiny has definitely got me glued to my TV screen. Yes, it has a very tedious, quaint storyline, but the real fun is the climb to level 32. Also, the new DLC's are adding to the story, making it much more fun than the original. Bungie has really outdone themselves with the amazing graphics and combat. A few tips- keep your legendary gear in case you want to swap out your gear as you areDestiny has definitely got me glued to my TV screen. Yes, it has a very tedious, quaint storyline, but the real fun is the climb to level 32. Also, the new DLC's are adding to the story, making it much more fun than the original. Bungie has really outdone themselves with the amazing graphics and combat. A few tips- keep your legendary gear in case you want to swap out your gear as you are only able to equip one piece of exotic armor at one time, do all the bounties every day to improve your rankings with all the different factions, do raids and strikes to improve Vanguard/other faction ranks, and don't waste the glimmer on ships.… Expand
  57. cragbo56
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    love this game I actoualy reached the highest level available at this time and I enjoy the game so much one of the best shooters of all time im am greatly impressed with the dark bellow DLC and would advise any gamer on ps4 and xbox one to get it I cannot wait for the house of wolves DLC great job bungie
  58. ascedentevil
    Apr 28, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny. It's hard to dissect destiny because on one hand it has an amazingly immersive, persistent and addictive public aspect that ever changes, updating mini tasks and challenges on the daily once you hit the soft level cap to keep you tied over as well as a weekly overall reset that offers some extremely difficult challenges by way of strikes and raids but on the other hand a terribly frustrating loot system, tendency to need grinding and weak story mode seek to make this game addictive but annoying.
    so, story mode, feeding in some big name actors it seems like Bungie and Activision had the right idea, only it is also easy to see that they didn't give it quite the storytelling that it so deserved and with the $500m budget, the big name actors are simply pushed into a corner where they don't get much game time. they story is left feeling dry and confused as though they scratched it together at the end after spending all their time on the other aspects of the game.
    Cooperatively and competitively though, destiny begins to shine and with it's impressive size and visuals, minus one or two frame rate drops, it does just that. Level your character up to the soft level cap of 20 and you'll unlock a myriad extra content to sniff at jumping into various strikes and raids with your friends (which is advised because solo is nails) that'll level your character up with gear to increase your guardians 'light' level so you can take on even deadlier challenges for even bigger rewards. the daily and weekly server resets will have you itching to see what challenges await next and what possible loot you can gain. if you're not a fan of any of this you can jump into the crucible, Destinys own PvP multiplayer area where even more unique loot can be earned. interesting is Xur, a mysterious vender who appears only on weekends with many high end items in tow for you to spend your hard earned exotic currencies on, acts as an interesting touch to the game and gives you the chance to get your hands on some amazing stuff, that's if he has what you want...
    However, with all this in mind there are a few hiccups that seem to be present and prominent. one is the annoying 'Random number generator' loot system which works like a dice roll to decide what loot drops you get. One personal experience of mine is having played a 15 minute crucible session one chap jumper in at the end, did nothing and was rewarded with a coveted weapon many so desperately seek this along with the grind of saving up vanguard and crucible marks (of which you can only earn 100 per week) can leave the game being a massive grind to simply advance one level.
    Overall Destiny is a game you'll play for hours and hours providing you don't mind the game, with three characters to max out you'll be here for months if you don't mind the grind. A visual and audio score to die for with a disappointing story and annoying loot system make this game an 8/10.    … Expand
  59. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I know there is a lot of hate to Destiny, and I understand why there is. But the game is the best when you get past lv20. You start gettign callenges, raids, pvp, and many more. The taken king DLC has also changed the gsame for the best. Basically making the way Destiny should of been Day 1. If you like RPGs, Shooters, and looking for a small MMO to play, play this. THe story kind of sucksI know there is a lot of hate to Destiny, and I understand why there is. But the game is the best when you get past lv20. You start gettign callenges, raids, pvp, and many more. The taken king DLC has also changed the gsame for the best. Basically making the way Destiny should of been Day 1. If you like RPGs, Shooters, and looking for a small MMO to play, play this. THe story kind of sucks and gets old fast, but its lv 20 and beyond make up for it. And playing wiht your friends in Destiny is just so much fun.… Expand
  60. dmcr85
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Being playing this game for over a year now, it only gets better as it goes, Taken King was amazing, cannot wait for the next DLC! Thanks Bungie for this amazing game, my family and friends missed me from time to time though.
  61. WoodyOnez
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible, must play. This is one of the greatest shooters, and games, ever made. There is literally hundreds of hours worth of playability here, and the community is one of the most fun-loving groups that you will ever be a part of. This feels like nothing else of it's kind. This is an arcade shooter jacked up to 11, and it's simply fun.

    This game has the element of being a    Absolutely incredible, must play. This is one of the greatest shooters, and games, ever made. There is literally hundreds of hours worth of playability here, and the community is one of the most fun-loving groups that you will ever be a part of. This feels like nothing else of it's kind. This is an arcade shooter jacked up to 11, and it's simply fun.

    This game has the element of being a shameless collectathon -- I might be the first one to make this comparison but it's the exact reason that I loved Banjo-Kazooie. This is a gamer's game to the very core. Collect, cash-in for loot, repeat. Completing end game content in a group setting is some of the all-time greatest co-op in my opinion. This game deserves to be discussed with the likes of Skyrim, Ocarina of Time, and other all-time classics.

    What makes it even better is the fact that reviewers more or less panned the game. And bungie couldn't care less because of the community that emerged. This isn't about IGN or gamespot, or any COD game that will inevitably get 9s and 10s. This is originality, and something that the gaming industry was NOT ready for. Bungie, thank you so so much. I will be playing this for years.    … Expand
  62. kyosuke82
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Great game, my friends and I have a lot of fun with it. We only play a couple nights a week since we are full time employees with families, but we have an absolute blast. I love that it's not over the top gratuitous violence and gore and I don't have to listen to the other team in crucible cuss me out after I kill them. I don't even have to listen to my teammates grumble if I'm notGreat game, my friends and I have a lot of fun with it. We only play a couple nights a week since we are full time employees with families, but we have an absolute blast. I love that it's not over the top gratuitous violence and gore and I don't have to listen to the other team in crucible cuss me out after I kill them. I don't even have to listen to my teammates grumble if I'm not playing "good" enough for them. It's a game safe enough for my kids in a couple of years and I appreciate that.
    For anyone who's complaining about Activision charging too much for anything, might I remind you that Skylanders and Disney Infinity exists! For those with children you understand and can appreciate that $40 for the next expansion this fall is a drop in the bucket.
    I think most people complaining about the prices of expansions are expansion "noobies" who haven't played WoW, Diablo,Starcraft, Warcraft, etc. There are people working on the game and they have to get paid. If you don't like the game don't pay them and stop with the vanilla version. If you DO like the game, pay your designers and I'll see you in the Crucible!    … Expand
  63. Elms
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely, one of the best FPS i have ever played. That being said, there are some pretty consisent shortcomings that everyone should be aware of.

    The campaign is repetitive. Sometimes you'll have to travel through loading screens to turn in bounties. Your gear will suck until you hit level 20. It could feel grindy at times. Navigation is pretty difficult for    This game is absolutely, one of the best FPS i have ever played. That being said, there are some pretty consisent shortcomings that everyone should be aware of.

    The campaign is repetitive.
    Sometimes you'll have to travel through loading screens to turn in bounties.
    Your gear will suck until you hit level 20.
    It could feel grindy at times.
    Navigation is pretty difficult for beginners.
    Bungie makes the MMO-RPG very difficult to communicate and find groups.

    How can I possibly give a game 9/10 when the the story is boring? Everything ELSE in the game is amazing. Destiny is extremely polished and the core mechanics and graphics are great. Weapons upgrades, gear requirements, multiplayer and raids make this game what it is.

    Once I started to accumulate gear, i was hooked.    … Expand
  64. CelestialAve
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Its so addictive with superb graphics. and Its getting better and better with every DLC added. The multi-player is astonishing, you can spend hundreds of hours easily with this game.
  65. DiemetriX
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    I'm 1000hrs+ in and still play this game everyday. I love the PVP more than most other games, and the PVE content is also great. Would rate the game lower if i was a solo player, but with friends this game is near perfect. Destiny 2.0 comes soon and fixes all negative things I didn't like with the game.
  66. Hamar
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    To be perfectly honest before reading this, i am very close with somebody who works at Bungie. That being said Destiny is a bad game. I gave it an 8 though because it has real potential. When i look at destiny i see a game butchered, that could have been spectacular. The game as it stands is OK. But i write this review saying that you shouldn't give up hope. Destiny can be a great game andTo be perfectly honest before reading this, i am very close with somebody who works at Bungie. That being said Destiny is a bad game. I gave it an 8 though because it has real potential. When i look at destiny i see a game butchered, that could have been spectacular. The game as it stands is OK. But i write this review saying that you shouldn't give up hope. Destiny can be a great game and a game worth investing in. I realize alot of people have lost interest, but i would suggest to new players, give it a chance at the next DLC and to old players who left i would say. At the very least pick up destiny 2.
    Pros-
    Its a fun multiplayer experience
    Awesome Sci Fi shooter
    Awesome co-op shooter
    Great story...(dont hurt me... its there... just not in the game)
    Cons-
    Limited activities to do
    Scarce DLC
    Soundeffects could use work
    broken mechanics (some subclasses are just blatently more broken)
    binding functionality
    Just to elaborate on 2 of those
    Pro- Great Story- A lot of people would give me a lot of hate for saying this but i have to disagree because I think it goes deeper than that. Sure, if you play through the game the story is pretty bad, but i see potential in it. For what it was going to be as well as what it could be. I'm more trying to convince you that this game has potential for the future than quality now.
    Con- Binding Functionality- The end game content of destiny are called raids for the newbies out there. In these raids you're probably at some point going to use LFG to find our fill slots in your raid team. Whether these people accept you or not is entirely dependent on whether or not you have certain guns that aren't truly necessary but make the raid easier. This is my personal least favorite con, not just because elitism is bunk, but because they're a little right, the guns are not just the best option, they're almost the only option. I just wish the raids let you be your own kind of guardian. I just want to carry a trusty shotgun everywhere.
    That is all i hope I have instilled a little hope in the probably no one who will read this.    … Expand
  67. KukistajA
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Vanilla Destiny took a long time to evolve into what it was just before the Dark Below. New content was added regularly, loot was interesting, and there was stuff to do. The skill system is pretty thin, and for some reason they have remained pretty much as is since launch. That's disappointing, since there are already few skills to choose from, and half of them are pretty much useless.Vanilla Destiny took a long time to evolve into what it was just before the Dark Below. New content was added regularly, loot was interesting, and there was stuff to do. The skill system is pretty thin, and for some reason they have remained pretty much as is since launch. That's disappointing, since there are already few skills to choose from, and half of them are pretty much useless. That doesn't leave much room for character customization.… Expand
  68. awesomescout
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    i thought it was okay and people, if you want to see a 0 game look up sonic free riders,mind jack, and ride to hell.destiny is a great ga,me and you should play it
  69. NexusReviews
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Spectacular gameplay, wonderful graphics, hours of content which is weekly updated, tons of weapons, an amazing open-world, different experience, online fun (competitive and co-operative) and extremely addictive. What else can i ask for? Sure, the story was a bit disappointing but everything else combined, i'd give the game a 10/10.
  70. GreenMachineG
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    Destiny is one of those games that you get sucked into and never want to leave. I put hundreds of hours into the game in the first few months and felt great about it. If you enjoy shooters, MMO's, or just like to play video games then you must give this game a try, otherwise you might miss out on a game you will absolutely love!

    This game is one of the highest quality FPS games I have    Destiny is one of those games that you get sucked into and never want to leave. I put hundreds of hours into the game in the first few months and felt great about it. If you enjoy shooters, MMO's, or just like to play video games then you must give this game a try, otherwise you might miss out on a game you will absolutely love!

    This game is one of the highest quality FPS games I have ever played. The multiplayer matches are great and could be enough to keep you having all the fun you need. Activision succeeds in making this game comparable to the Call of Duty series in quality of multiplayer online PvP.

    The gameplay mechanics and graphics are great! I never felt wonky or that I didn't have total control of what actions I wanted my character to do. Feels very smooth and is just a seamless shooter of the quality of any of the Halo games.

    The story is the major issue. There isn't one, at least not one that's very accessible. Grimoire is where the story is unlocked, but for the normal person you won't want to go read dozens of cards to see more about the story, but there seems to be a rich world, very much so hidden.

    The MMO portion also is something to get by. If you don't mind having to pay for DLC every few months in order to stay up to date with the game then this won't bother you at all, but if you don't keep up, or try to jump in late, then this will feel overwhelming.

    The game has gone through many changes and upgrades, and seems to be improving in the places it was failing, but overall this is an amazing game.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  71. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    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,    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
  72. colon0068
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    I'm really talking about Destiny The taken king, which is a flawless and extremely fun for a 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 wayI'm really talking about Destiny The taken king, which is a flawless and extremely fun for a 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. Love It!… Expand
  73. Ironwill
    May 24, 2016
    10
    just the gameplay is awesome there's nothing like it in other FPS games .. and when I play another games I expect to experience something like destiny
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. heerrhgrhgds
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have never played this game.
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  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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
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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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