Destiny

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  1. Tjackson31692
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

    Anyways, the more I played, the more bored I got. The missions are nothing but kill X amount of enemies. The enemy spawns are horrendous as they keep respawning so it feels like what you kill doesn't matter. I was    I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

    Anyways, the more I played, the more bored I got. The missions are nothing but kill X amount of enemies. The enemy spawns are horrendous as they keep respawning so it feels like what you kill doesn't matter. I was literally spawn camping enemies at one point. The classes aren't anything special. I looked over the skill tree and there's not much to even look forward to like you later can triple jump instead of double jump. You can't even sprint while reloading, I figured that would be some lame skill you get later on, but I didn't even see that anywhere. The game has aim-assist, which is totally unneeded and there's no way to turn it off. The sensitivity of the camera is too freaking slow, I maxed it out at 10 and I still wanted it like twice as sensitive. The only plus the game has is that you can slide, which is really only good in competitive MP, not so much vs AI.

    It seems like Bungie is trying to make Destiny be everything for everyone while being nothing for no one. They got the MMO and co-op aspect. It seems like they are trying to be a bit like Borderlands with classes and powers. The classes aren't different enough and the powers are very underwhelming. The only place I think the game may actually shine is in competitive because it's a decent-to-good shooter and building up your "power" would be fun in competitive. Even upgrading your skills should work in competitive because none of them will make you overpowered really.

    I kinda knew this game would be very underwhelming from last year's E3 developer interview where they were saying as a positive that all the classes weren't very different so you'd never regret making the wrong choice, which defeats the whole purpose of classes. And I remember one of the devs was like "we're Bungie and we make great games, so Destiny is gonna be great." If you focused on making a great game instead of taking that for granted, the game may have actually been great. The most entertaining thing about the whole game were all the voice actors like Peter Dinklage and Gina Torres.I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

    Anyways, the more I played, the more bored I got. The missions are nothing but kill X amount of enemies. The enemy spawns are horrendous as they keep respawning so it feels like what you kill doesn't matter. I was literally spawn camping enemies at one point. The classes aren't anything special. I looked over the skill tree and there's not much to even look forward to like you later can triple jump instead of double jump. You can't even sprint while reloading, I figured that would be some lame skill you get later on, but I didn't even see that anywhere. The game has aim-assist, which is totally unneeded and there's no way to turn it off. The sensitivity of the camera is too freaking slow, I maxed it out at 10 and I still wanted it like twice as sensitive. The only plus the game has is that you can slide, which is really only good in competitive MP, not so much vs AI.

    It seems like Bungie is trying to make Destiny be everything for everyone while being nothing for no one. They got the MMO and co-op aspect. It seems like they are trying to be a bit like Borderlands with classes and powers. The classes aren't different enough and the powers are very underwhelming. The only place I think the game may actually shine is in competitive because it's a decent-to-good shooter and building up your "power" would be fun in competitive. Even upgrading your skills should work in competitive because none of them will make you overpowered really.

    I kinda knew this game would be very underwhelming from last year's E3 developer interview where they were saying as a positive that all the classes weren't very different so you'd never regret making the wrong choice, which defeats the whole purpose of classes. And I remember one of the devs was like "we're Bungie and we make great games, so Destiny is gonna be great." If you focused on making a great game instead of taking that for granted, the game may have actually been great. The most entertaining thing about the whole game were all the voice actors like Peter Dinklage and Gina Torres.    … Expand
  2. shadowmancer66
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    It's true that destiny did no live up to all that hype surrounding it, but it's still a fun game. A lot of people complain about how it's repetitive and having to grind, but that really didn't bother me since I've played other games that required MUCH more repetitive grinding than destiny.The game excels as a game to play with your friends, and has a fun pvp experience,very similar toIt's true that destiny did no live up to all that hype surrounding it, but it's still a fun game. A lot of people complain about how it's repetitive and having to grind, but that really didn't bother me since I've played other games that required MUCH more repetitive grinding than destiny.The game excels as a game to play with your friends, and has a fun pvp experience,very similar to halo's pvp.. Really the only major complaint I currently have about the game, is that the story is absolutely abysmal. If you play games only for the story, then don't play destiny. If you play games because you wanna have fun with your friends, then play destiny.… Expand
  3. TruMrBrightside
    Sep 13, 2014
    1
    This game will go down as by far the most disappointing game i've played in the past 3 years. Many things we were promised are non existent or the deliverance of said 'promises' are completely lacking in anything interesting. I see people getting bored with this game fairly quickly.. It's simply just.. boring after awhile.

    It's not that it isn't a 'big' game but it truly does feel    This game will go down as by far the most disappointing game i've played in the past 3 years. Many things we were promised are non existent or the deliverance of said 'promises' are completely lacking in anything interesting. I see people getting bored with this game fairly quickly.. It's simply just.. boring after awhile.

    It's not that it isn't a 'big' game but it truly does feel "empty". The loot is sub-par and the variations between classes aren't all the game changing. You don't really get the feeling of being 'unique'.. It's more "just run in and shoot" that's it..

    Buy at your own risk.

    I would give it a 7-7.5, I gave it a 1 because there are so many biased fanboys just plopping 10's on it for no reason. This game doesn't deserve praise for being a subpar game. The fact that you give crappy games excellent scores is what wrong with the gaming industry. These companies need to understand to not just release pure crap.. Stop being sheeps and demand better from these companies.

    Bungie has let us all down.    … Expand
  4. Alcapwn12345
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Man, I've played some fun games but this has to be one of my favorites. I know a lot of people are saying "BORING, REPETETIVE, 0/10" Let me refer you to another one of my favorite games, borderlands. I have to admit, the story was a bit linear and I hated that the ghost could just blab on forever and then you would get these cheesy one line clichés like "Who's there?" or "What do youMan, I've played some fun games but this has to be one of my favorites. I know a lot of people are saying "BORING, REPETETIVE, 0/10" Let me refer you to another one of my favorite games, borderlands. I have to admit, the story was a bit linear and I hated that the ghost could just blab on forever and then you would get these cheesy one line clichés like "Who's there?" or "What do you mean?" But, in the end I found it very similar to borderlands (Even though borderlands had an easier story to be interested in.) and my final verdict is, 8/10… Expand
  5. Conmysterio
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    not really the mmo shooter experience that i had hoped but but a solid game, like most mmo's the game really only starts when you reach max level, in destiny the level cap being 26, however getting from 1-20 requires normal questing but when you reach level 20 you need to gain extra amour that has "light" on it this stat will move you from 20-26, but in my play time i have found it rathernot really the mmo shooter experience that i had hoped but but a solid game, like most mmo's the game really only starts when you reach max level, in destiny the level cap being 26, however getting from 1-20 requires normal questing but when you reach level 20 you need to gain extra amour that has "light" on it this stat will move you from 20-26, but in my play time i have found it rather hard to come buy, gear should be made more accessible not this constant grind for rep and "marks" (which is stupidly slow), you can gain 100 vanguard marks per week but for each strike mission you complete you are given either 2, 3 or 6 to me this is too little given that a strike mission can take around 30 mins to complete, also the rep grind is the same story far to little rep given for missions and strikes.

    in closing is destiny the game i hoped it would be simple answer no, however if Bungie are willing to listen to feedback im sure that it will greatly improve    … Expand
  6. Shamus1969
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    I seriously question if some of the negative reviewers have even played the game. Perfect? No, but I am not sure that I have played a game since Oblivion that has so captured my attention so quickly. I am still in the early stages of the game so I cant speak for the content later on but I am hooked. I see myself running late for work, dinner etc. in the coming months because I have to seeI seriously question if some of the negative reviewers have even played the game. Perfect? No, but I am not sure that I have played a game since Oblivion that has so captured my attention so quickly. I am still in the early stages of the game so I cant speak for the content later on but I am hooked. I see myself running late for work, dinner etc. in the coming months because I have to see what is around the corner or down the stairway. It is addictive. The graphics are gorgeous, enemy animation is organic, although when I am at the Traveler and see my character running it looks a little stilted. Why can they not get that right? The level of detail is amazing. The sound of the firefights is spot on but the music is underwhelming. Not bad just not on the same level as the visual presentation. The fodder enemies provide a simple challenge without being pushovers, they will kill you if you are careless. Boss fights are well balanced and challenging. Mind you I am still in the early stages so I haven't encountered many but, I noticed that the attack pattern of the bosses is varied enough that I couldn't special move spam kill them. This is not a loot fest like Borderlands or WOW so if that is what you like be prepared, but you still get cool weapons and armor to upgrade. The biggest complaint that I would have is that the world seems a little empty, but not dead. There are hidden passages all over to take but the enemies inside do not scale to your level so be ready to run if you see something with ??? for levels. You will die. Short story, if you like exploring, leveling, FPS, and fun, get this game. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  7. all4ndee
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    I'm kind of sick of the "over-hyped" review. I feel like the only reason people fall into this "over-hyped" space is because they didn't take the time to look into the game before release and just imagined a revolutionary game without knowing what to really expect.

    Before the game was released, I was super excited for the game, knowing that there's gonna be an fps-mmo-rpg coming. But    I'm kind of sick of the "over-hyped" review. I feel like the only reason people fall into this "over-hyped" space is because they didn't take the time to look into the game before release and just imagined a revolutionary game without knowing what to really expect.

    Before the game was released, I was super excited for the game, knowing that there's gonna be an fps-mmo-rpg coming. But as soon as I saw beta gameplay, I knew what Bungie was actually going for.

    Now this game is no Borderlands (mainly since the story isn't as fun and charming as Borderlands storylines), but it doesn't have to be. Because instead, what they made was a very beautifully (graphically) made fps-rpg game (I've left out the mmo part because it doesnt really feel mmo-y, where you see other players, but treat them like npc's).
    The gameplay is great, and the world is just beautiful. Story is... meh (but for an mmo, its up there). I definitely loved the strike missions, but it was pretty silent during the whole thing which undercuts the fun a bit.
    This game is definitely a grindfest, if not for levels, for loot. But that's okay, there's always strike missions, and if you want there's multiplayer game modes.

    But in conclusion, look at the game before getting it, knowing what to expect. This game is great for the most part, and just falls a little bit in others. Really wished the story was more motivating, just because its Bungie and my expectations were a little high for that. Let's hope Bungie see's their mistakes and just goes up from there.    … Expand
  8. Desbo4268
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    This game reminds me a lot of playing Diablo online with my friends, if you can get your head around that then you will truly understand what Destiny has to offer.
    Let me just say the gameplay is phenomenal and there were no glitches or network errors over the last few days that I jave been playing, and trust me when I say the game truly begins after lvl 20, Well done Bungie I look    This game reminds me a lot of playing Diablo online with my friends, if you can get your head around that then you will truly understand what Destiny has to offer.
    Let me just say the gameplay is phenomenal and there were no glitches or network errors over the last few days that I jave been playing, and trust me when I say the game truly begins after lvl 20, Well done Bungie I look forward to many hours in the world that you have created.    … Expand
  9. PoeticReviews
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Look. In no way is this game a 6.4; that's ridiculous. As soon as I started playing this game, I couldn't put it down. This is truly one of the greatest game I have ever played, with great atmosphere, awesome models and stunning graphics. If you are thinking about buying this game, do. Without hesitation. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.
  10. ohnomycoco
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    This is a well made, fun to play game. The gunplay is solid and the loot hunting addictive. The game is rough round the edges in places, but overall is a quality title well worth your money (although perhaps not worth full retail price).
  11. LokNLoadedG
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    I've been playing this game since Tuesday and it's been amazing. I know the game doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it got but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. There are debates involving how it looks like Halo and plays like Borderlands but seriously, I don't think it really matters. So a game that involves space reminds you of Halo? Okay there are tons of those. A game where youI've been playing this game since Tuesday and it's been amazing. I know the game doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it got but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. There are debates involving how it looks like Halo and plays like Borderlands but seriously, I don't think it really matters. So a game that involves space reminds you of Halo? Okay there are tons of those. A game where you run around freely and purchasing guns with a story line and reminds you of Borderlands? Who cares. Those are just hippies being angry, saying how "Bungie mashed Borderlands+Halo together". That doesn't mean it's a bad game. Let's see you hippies make a better and original idea.

    I would recommend playing this game with friends (or even just join a Facebook group and add people there) because doing missions solo may be slightly difficult, even if you are at the recommended level. I'm currently level 16 and been enjoying the hell out of this game.

    I saw some reviews saying leveling up too fast may hurt in the long run, but I can say it won't because there are going to be a LOT of content for those that are for max level players.

    As a MMOFPS/RPG, I'd say Destiny is really successful and satisfies those elements. When you see people saying how it's like any other FPS games, you have to think about this, WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM AN FPS GAME?! Like seriously, FPS = run, kill, knife, shoot etc. I don't know what these people want from FPS.

    I mean yes, Destiny is a great game but doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it had, but it's one hella fun of a game. And honestly, if a game is FUN, it's doing it's job. Just ignore all those idiotic haters and have some fun.    … Expand
  12. Sonicfan2001
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    So the game ain't perfect what do you expect, But I must say it beats the living crap out of COD and I don't believe I have had this much fun with a game since Batman Arkham City! I certainly think it doesn't deserve the hate, but at the same time I can agree with some of the things people are saying. most of the places are old abandoned factories and network stations, but at the same timeSo the game ain't perfect what do you expect, But I must say it beats the living crap out of COD and I don't believe I have had this much fun with a game since Batman Arkham City! I certainly think it doesn't deserve the hate, but at the same time I can agree with some of the things people are saying. most of the places are old abandoned factories and network stations, but at the same time I'm there for the gameplay more than I am with the surroundings. Is this game for everyone NO! But for some people like me, it is! If your a fan of RPG's and FPS' then this game is for you!… Expand
  13. souptra
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    From a person who never followed the hype for this game i can say that playing destiny was a really subtle, but fun experience. Bungie take a step away from the action movie styled video games and made this one more of a classic game where fun and interactivity matters. The universe was familiar and believable for the most part, and it gives me hope for the future when humanity will spreadFrom a person who never followed the hype for this game i can say that playing destiny was a really subtle, but fun experience. Bungie take a step away from the action movie styled video games and made this one more of a classic game where fun and interactivity matters. The universe was familiar and believable for the most part, and it gives me hope for the future when humanity will spread across our universe and hopefully beyond. If you are interested in sci fi then you will love this. The feeling of acquiring new gear, bolstering your armor and completing bounties are quite challenging and fun, and very satisfying. The level design is truly beautiful; well-crafted excellence. and to experience a vague idea of what it'd be like to go to the Moon, Venus, and Mars, and look up at the galaxy is a one in a lifetime experience. I have been seeing a lot of negative reviews, and i think you should take them with a grain of salt, but my experience of destiny was wonderful. money well spent, i give this game a 9/10, definitely worthy of a sequel.… Expand
  14. klaw12
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    I heard some of you people haven't bought Destiny but I didnt believe it. haha, then i read some of those 0 reviews on meta critic. most of these people haven't even played it. I myself only just stopped playing Destiny after 17 hrs of playing this digital chef d'oeuvre and sure enough it looks like some of you slept through the **** freight train of success passing outside, rattling yourI heard some of you people haven't bought Destiny but I didnt believe it. haha, then i read some of those 0 reviews on meta critic. most of these people haven't even played it. I myself only just stopped playing Destiny after 17 hrs of playing this digital chef d'oeuvre and sure enough it looks like some of you slept through the **** freight train of success passing outside, rattling your windows. "Somebody" mistakenly actually thinks they can stop the hype. Sorry somebody couldn't scrounge up a measly $70 to buy a golden ticket to The Game of the freaking moment? somebody wasted all their money on designer pc games like goat simulator and Dear Esther? Spent all your lunch money donating to TFYC to make a red-haird anime g/f name vivivan?Could you be more bitter? guess where that 500 MILLION fing dollars goes? Soon you won't have to pay for these AAA digital gold titles because it will automatically come out of your fkign taxes.A mandatory fee to the greater good because these GOAT games bring joy and fun to millions of real gamers all over the fkign world. 20 years from now your grand son will look at you wide-eyes and amazed that you played THE original mario brothers on NES. 800 years from then there will be random strangers flocking to a fking shrine to touch the exposed toe of a man that may-or-may not have playe Destiny on the night release on PS$. SO hop aboard scrub or get out the way because you will be run over by the hype trains because they have the momentum of half a billion dollars in cold hard cash in their storage cars and they stop for NO man. And no im not mad, im actually crying alitte because im so happy that i am young and have lots of time left to play games liek destiny and tlou and watch dogs and whatever is on my lifetime subscription d/l tray for origin and uplay and activision to instanly d/l to my pc painlessly in seconds within moments of release to my hardrive.… Expand
  15. folkiestcat
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    Perhaps the most hyped game of next-gen so far, Destiny is a sci-fi shooter/MMO/RPG where you fight various aliens and robots in defense of future Earth. Let me get my biggest criticism out of the way first. Destiny's story is laughably bad. It is honestly one of the worst I've experienced in gaming, which is exacerbated by the voice acting, which feels phoned in and the actors,Perhaps the most hyped game of next-gen so far, Destiny is a sci-fi shooter/MMO/RPG where you fight various aliens and robots in defense of future Earth. Let me get my biggest criticism out of the way first. Destiny's story is laughably bad. It is honestly one of the worst I've experienced in gaming, which is exacerbated by the voice acting, which feels phoned in and the actors, particularly Peter Dinklage, sound bored and disinterested. There is very rarely a reason for what you are doing that makes sense to the average player. Does this condemn the game to oblivion? Surprisingly, no. Destiny ticks all the boxes for me to hate it but has at its core meaty shooting mechanics, fun character customization, and exploration. The open world may not be as large as Borderlands but it is still quite fun to explore. The game also includes a PvP mode, which is a bit hit or miss. Gun and armor stats are normalized so that the level 5 has a chance of taking down the level 20. This works well. What doesn't work well is the level design. Firebase Delphi is excellent, but all the other maps either feel slightly too small or too big. The only reason I play PvP is to play with more than 3 players, the limit for fireteams in most PvE game modes. Shooting and looting is great fun. The game has the perfect balance of loot, making you work to find the good stuff. Some of the missions are repetitive but they change up the enemy types enough to keep it from becoming stale. All in all, Destiny is a fun, but flawed game. If you are giving it a 10 or a 1 solely based on your pathetic flame war, shame on you. Ignore hype from now on and learn to accept games for what they are.… Expand
  16. oolevityoo
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Level 13 Titan; tested the Alpha version too, got as far as the end of planet Venus.
    Pros (IMO):
    -Crucible (non-story) can be fun for casual gaming. -The graphics are pretty incredible. Cons (IMO): -Ploy/character development is diabolical. Every mission involves driving to a computer, deploying your robot and fighting a swarm of enemies. "Look, Fallen" x infinity -The map    Level 13 Titan; tested the Alpha version too, got as far as the end of planet Venus.
    Pros (IMO):
    -Crucible (non-story) can be fun for casual gaming.
    -The graphics are pretty incredible.

    Cons (IMO):
    -Ploy/character development is diabolical. Every mission involves driving to a computer, deploying your robot and fighting a swarm of enemies. "Look, Fallen" x infinity
    -The map boundaries in story are quite limited, not entirely open world.
    -Loot and fireteam members are hard to find in story mode.
    -Progressively less incentive to level up.
    -AI is bad, winning hard missions involves exploiting it by finding areas where the AI will not go/be able to shoot you. I think the developers thought that making most AI ranged attacks homing projectiles would allow them to use basic AI shooting tactics.

    If you feel like casual, mindless gaming which you can play whilst listening to music when you are bored then this is ideal. This is a good example of why maybe indie games are becoming popular (lack of storyline development over gameplay).    … Expand
  17. DarthGabriel
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    For Italian Users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS    For Italian Users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS granitici e 1080p su entrambe le console con scorci grafici talvolta da urlo. Lo shooting è solidissimo, fluido ed appagante, in pieno stile Bungie. il titolo mostra però il fianco su alcuni di quelli che dovevano essere i suoi punti di forza: la trama è inesistente, senza alcun momento epico, plot twist o personaggi memorabili. Le missioni principali sono tutte uguali come struttura, la varietà dei nemici è ridotta a meno di una decina di tipologie. La componente MMO latita a causa della limitazione a gruppi di 3 della modalità cooperativa, mentre la componente RPG funziona solo a metà, lasciando una forte sensazione di incompletezza. Il PvP è di ottima fattura, ma errori e crash continui flagellano l'esperienza e, finchè non saranno risolti, di fatto escluderanno molti giocatori dalle sezioni del crogiolo. Destiny appare insomma come un contenitore semivuoto, che Bungie potrà e dovrà riempire periodicamente con nuovi contenuti. Se il lavoro di supporto riuscirà a portare sufficienti novità, il titolo potrà regalare molte ore di divertimento. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare dal fantastico filmato introduttivo: se è una storia epica che state cercando, non la troverete di certo qui.

    Per gli utenti italiani, trovate le recensione completa su FantasyPlanet.it!    … Expand
  18. Anticles
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    A game does not have to be what you expect and more. It just needs to be what the designers intended, and at that, Destiny is an overwhelming success. This review is mostly to counteract all the 3 and under reviews from entitled know-nothing teenagers.
  19. rodericrinehart
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    In no way is this a 10, but neither is it a zero. Too many people defending it and too many trolls. A solid, if not mediocre game with a lot of polish but probably not a lot of staying power.
  20. bloC_it
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    I played Halo on Xbox360. Therefore I was really happy that Bungie decided to develop a game for PS4. I played it now for a couple of hours and I have to say that it is plain fun. A Must-Have for all players!
  21. ThrillCKR
    Sep 13, 2014
    2
    Beautiful, but hollow. Like a christmas present with great looking wrapping, but just a bag of marbles inside. Bungies plan is to make this game last 10 years, but who the hell is going to repeatedly grind these very repetitive missions for even a few months? Not many.
  22. NiclName
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Destiny is not really the revolutionary FPS we were waiting for, but it is still a good one.Destiny is a massive and extremely polished MMOFPS that really satisfies a lot of my gaming desires.. The shooting feels very "Halo" and the RPG customization is definitely there. Fighting can be tactical and hectic, but never truly unfair.
  23. GamerJesus
    Sep 13, 2014
    2
    Just reached level 20 and finished the campaign the evening.
    The 0's were right. This game is awful and the positive critics reviews and marketing are where the $500 Million went.
    Absolute rubbish and NOT a MMO at all. Even the positive reviews make excuses - not a good sign.
    Rent, don't buy, if you're curious.
  24. ZeroBSZone
    Sep 13, 2014
    3
    Is this seriously what millions of dollars in development gets us these days?
    Take a look at those positive critic "reviews" and tell me that all those high scores didn't come from websites with Destiny advertisements plastered all over them. Nope, no conflict of interest here at all!
    Also, I have a sinking suspicion that a good chunk of those User Review "10" scores are from Bungie    Is this seriously what millions of dollars in development gets us these days?
    Take a look at those positive critic "reviews" and tell me that all those high scores didn't come from websites with Destiny advertisements plastered all over them. Nope, no conflict of interest here at all!

    Also, I have a sinking suspicion that a good chunk of those User Review "10" scores are from Bungie employees trying to counter the damage from irate customers leaving zeroes. After experiencing buyer's remorse a day after plunking down my $60 on this POS, I was angry enough to create an account and write an honest review devoid of fanboyism and corporate sponsorship. Why do you think there is so much hatred for this game?! People feel RIPPED OFF and are voicing their anger about it. This isn't some troll tactic (or this whole "zero campaign" would have afflicted other games, too), this is how user reviews work: people are voicing their opinions based on their experiences with a product. In this case, I'm ranting about why I feel like this game isn't worth the disc it was printed on. I came in with the expectation of a shooter-MMO and ended up with a half-assed, last-gen console port on my brand new PS4.

    The Good:
    The music is decent

    Some of the shooting feels fun (for a few hours)

    I didn't experience any major technical hitches online

    The Bad:
    30 FPS?! I didn't buy a PS4 to play games at 30 frames per second!

    The sparse amount of mute players that flutter around during the campaign - they vanish when they're needed and are just annoying when they're not.

    The mission designs are lazy and amateur. I've seen more complexity and encounter structures in the original Everquest from 1999!

    Speaking of MMOs, Destiny is NOT an MMO - sure you can /dance emote but that's not what makes an MMO an Massively Multiplayer Online game. There are very few people around (maybe a small handful in the single Tower/Town) and even PvP matches are small-scale. Defiance was a (bug-ridden turd of an) MMO and actually had an open, shared world with hundreds of players. Firefall (PC only) is a shooter-MMO with an open world and hundreds of players sharing it. Planetside is a shooter-MMO (albeit PvP-only). etc. etc. etc. Destiny is a small collection of maps (that are called "planets" or "The Tower") where a few mute players occasionally drive by on their Star Wars SpeederBikes while you shoot waves of identical enemies over and over.

    Also, this game is suffering from last-gen-itis. It was definitely made for last gen consoles because all of the limitations were ported "up" to the PS4. Why are we being sold a last gen game for next gen consoles?!

    The story is laughably bad. I mean "Magic Missile!" bad. They seriously want me to visit their website to read up on the "lore?" How about you actually let players experience it in the damn game FFS?! Also, Tyrion Lannister as an Asperger's patient squawking in your ear through a malfunctioning auto-tune filter is TV-mute inducing.

    There are like 5 enemies in the entire game and you've seen them all about an hour into playtime. Hope you like flying claymore charges and robots with many arms because you'll be fighting them for the entire game (with a few 3D Studio Max primitive spheres thrown in now and then).

    Why am I forced to use a f***ing cursor on a console menu?! Who designed this and why are they still employed?

    Bottom Line:
    This lazy, sloppy and completely uninspiring game was squeezed out with little to nothing new to offer for its $60 asking price. Seriously, what does this game offer players that older games in this genre don't already do better? All that money clearly went to promoting the game and buying "professional" reviews because it's apparent none of it went to actually making the game.
    I really hope this warning reaches someone on the fence and saves them from wasting $60 on this pig with lipstick. Mine's going on Craigslist.

    Wow. That was surprisingly cathartic.    … Expand
  25. Supersexygirer
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Hello my friends my name is John. I am a Player of Destiny, one of the best Games ever made. This game has everything a Good player can dream from. It will change your life, so give it a try. and dont forget to always SMILE:)
  26. goshaaz
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    PvP, map designs and shooting mechanics are great. However, repetitive missions and a lack innovation stops this game from becoming a 9 or a 10. We'll have to hope that raids and future DLCs will improve the experience.
  27. xbox720p10fps
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Good gaming experience, 30 fps and sometimes 100 fps, becouse ps4 is so superiour.

    PVP is fun, quests are fun and semilong and so on. Bungie did great job with new gaming experience.
  28. monreader
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    I don't think it has lived up to the hype but I do think it is a great game. The single player is repetitive and can get boring but the pvp, the setting, map designs and gameplay are all top notch. I haven't had this much fun with a multiplayer in a long time. I honestly can't get enough of the pvp! The matches are so intense and the satisfaction of when you come out on top against anI don't think it has lived up to the hype but I do think it is a great game. The single player is repetitive and can get boring but the pvp, the setting, map designs and gameplay are all top notch. I haven't had this much fun with a multiplayer in a long time. I honestly can't get enough of the pvp! The matches are so intense and the satisfaction of when you come out on top against an enemy is brilliant!
    Also people seem to forget that this is an mmo and will grow over time. We still have the Iron Banner,the raids and all the other special events that Bungie has promised to open up and I can't wait to continue to gear up my character in preparation for the Iron Banner.    … Expand
  29. zeone222
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    My thoughts. This is coming from a level 16 who's just about to get to Mars:

    1. Story is downright awful. The premise sounds amazing but the execution isn't done right at all. 99 percent of the missions have been "press square, defend area, kill big boss, missions complete. And the odd occasional cut scene with cringe worthy voice acting. 2 Light on content. If you turned off the    My thoughts. This is coming from a level 16 who's just about to get to Mars:

    1. Story is downright awful. The premise sounds amazing but the execution isn't done right at all. 99 percent of the missions have been "press square, defend area, kill big boss, missions complete. And the odd occasional cut scene with cringe worthy voice acting.
    2 Light on content. If you turned off the endlessly spawning enemies this game could be completed in a few hours for the story. Considering the first thing they talked about this game was it's focus on the story I'm severely disappointed in that regard. So much potential and it just falls flat.    … Expand
  30. massivechicken
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    It's a strange experience. You're kind of unsure what to make of it at first. It feels absolutely MASSIVE and there is bright hope for the future. However a few hours in and the repetition takes hold, and you suddenly realise that it never really explores anything to any great depth - just touches lightly on lots of ideas, not realising any to full potential. After grinding away bitterly,It's a strange experience. You're kind of unsure what to make of it at first. It feels absolutely MASSIVE and there is bright hope for the future. However a few hours in and the repetition takes hold, and you suddenly realise that it never really explores anything to any great depth - just touches lightly on lots of ideas, not realising any to full potential. After grinding away bitterly, I've found a new enjoyment - simply enjoying the gameplay for what it is with a couple of mates is fantastic fun!

    It feels like Bungie has built a framework for something huge, and sold it as a game by tacking together some gamey elements and hyping the crap out of it.

    Positive: The gunplay, FPS feel, general gameplay is wonderful. The graphics and sound are excellent.
    Negative: It feels empty and soulless at times. It's a feeling brought on by a distinct lack of depth to anything you do. Huge server wait times (some describe these as loading screens). Lifeless tower hub with only a handful of other players there. It's a very clinical, sterile experience.

    Loads of potential, fun fun fun at times, but on the hole, a clinical, sterile experience, void of any real creativity, design direction, depth or emotion.    … Expand
  31. Ulysse
    Sep 13, 2014
    2
    12 heures pour finir le solo, un PVP plutot bidon, seule l'idée de se balader dans l'espace arrive a plaire, dommage qu'on ai affaire a un mauvais mélande de Borderlands et de Mass Effect. Les mobs sont tous tous TOUS similaires, de meme pour les quètes, étrange pour un jeu qui est sensé avoir été développé pendant des années. Je n'en attendais pas non plus une révolution mais c'est quand12 heures pour finir le solo, un PVP plutot bidon, seule l'idée de se balader dans l'espace arrive a plaire, dommage qu'on ai affaire a un mauvais mélande de Borderlands et de Mass Effect. Les mobs sont tous tous TOUS similaires, de meme pour les quètes, étrange pour un jeu qui est sensé avoir été développé pendant des années. Je n'en attendais pas non plus une révolution mais c'est quand meme une deception.… Expand
  32. Doomlocke
    Sep 13, 2014
    2
    After finishing the story with a friend i have to say this game is not what it should have been. 5 years to develop, $500 million dollars blown on a unoriginal shooter. Yes it is very pretty but that won't save you from yawning you way through the same missions and areas over and over again. The same end bosses that just absorb countless bullets while you run around like a chicken withAfter finishing the story with a friend i have to say this game is not what it should have been. 5 years to develop, $500 million dollars blown on a unoriginal shooter. Yes it is very pretty but that won't save you from yawning you way through the same missions and areas over and over again. The same end bosses that just absorb countless bullets while you run around like a chicken with your head cut off trying not to die to basic enemies. Each planet takes a whopping 20 minutes to explore, diverse looking but same structure. The multiplayer is just shotguns and melee every match. Please Bungie try next time.… Expand
  33. MrTiddlesworth
    Sep 13, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my goodness, for the love of King Henry's bird! What a load of boring old twaddle. Unbelievably boring and repetitive campaign AND PvP multiplayer. Ridiculously long load times, 30 fps sluggish controls, unimaginative player v player mp (domination and death match! really that's it???), boring grind....oh and did i forget to mention it's friggin boring. I'd prefer to go shopping with my wife and listen to her waffle on about Kim Kardashian's **** for an afternoon.

    Do not buy this over-hyped bloated mess, no I'm not talking about my wife still.

    Where's the gun customisation?
    Why do the controls feel like they are constantly angry at you and insist on fighting against your every command?
    Where's the reason to even play this?
    Why did idiots pre-order this?
    Why is it a multiplayer game and there isn't really any decent multiplayer?
    Why am I sat in loading screens more than in the game? Doesn't the PS4 have 8 gig of RAM?

    Waste of time and space, no pun intended.

    Got to go, I'm off shopping with the wife.    … Expand
  34. Jack247
    Sep 13, 2014
    3
    Destiny is a fun shooter but it has way too many absent features. first missing feature a efficient way of communication, There is no way to communicate with team members in pvp or strikes also a complete lack of options in the main tower hub all you can do is dance,point sit or wave. Now i am level 24 and i have to say this game is a huge disappointment. Also when raids become availableDestiny is a fun shooter but it has way too many absent features. first missing feature a efficient way of communication, There is no way to communicate with team members in pvp or strikes also a complete lack of options in the main tower hub all you can do is dance,point sit or wave. Now i am level 24 and i have to say this game is a huge disappointment. Also when raids become available soon unless you have 5 PSN or XBOX live friends you cant play as there is no matchmaking at all for raids. So even though we all have paid the same amount of money for the game the best content (and the best loot) will be locked because of my psn or xbox live social status. Having developers dictate what content we can play according to how many friends we have to me is a joke. So buyer beware this is a very repetitive social game without any social features and yes it is an ok shooter. But by the time you get to higher levels it sinks in that it is just that.. a ok shooter and nothing more.… Expand
  35. Fomigato
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    I just finished Destiny on the PS4 as a Level 18 Warlock and felt compelled to write my first game review. These reviews get hard to read so I'll try to be concise.

    The Good: - The game is absolutely beautiful. - I didn't encounter any errors, network or in-game glitches - Flawless launch from my perspective. - Controls felt very precise and predictable. - Fun customization. - AI    I just finished Destiny on the PS4 as a Level 18 Warlock and felt compelled to write my first game review. These reviews get hard to read so I'll try to be concise.

    The Good:
    - The game is absolutely beautiful.
    - I didn't encounter any errors, network or in-game glitches
    - Flawless launch from my perspective.
    - Controls felt very precise and predictable.
    - Fun customization.
    - AI seemed pretty good.

    The Annoying:
    - Horrible load times
    - Unnecessary redundant acknowledgments

    The Bad:
    - Forgettable story
    - It was hard for me to feel invested with any of the characters
    - Linear progression. I guess I've been spoiled by more open worlds in other games so it's hard to get back on the leash.
    - Very easy on "Normal". Just droves of the same enemies. Once I got the hang of it, it was really easy to choose the right weapon and dispatch the enemies with ease.
    - I don't have a huge desire to replay anything other than multiplayer which frankly feels like a spacey, less refined version of Call of Duty. It's still fun though.
    - Their decision to limit open voice chat was odd. Players should be able to choose to mute other players. It makes multiplayer seem rather stale. They could have done some innovative stuff with voice chat and how players interact. Lost opportunity...
    - No real sense of a community within the game so there wasn't any meaningful interaction with other players.
    - At least at the level that I was playing, there doesn't seem to be much strategy outside of multiplayer. You just shoot (a bunch) at baddies. You get hit. Find cover. Wait for health to regenerate. Shoot again. Rinse and repeat 1000s of times.
    - Not too many meaningful choices in class/character customization. It didn't seem to matter what I chose, the game didn't get any easier or harder or even change the way I played.
    - Where are the vehicles and turrets? It would have been a lot more fun to get some serious fire power every once in awhile or change pace by driving around while shooting at stuff. Armed vehicles and turrets only appeared in a couple places.
    - It would also be cool if you could pick up other weapons from bad guys or other players.
    - Other than a few barrels, the environment does not respond to you or your actions.
    - No real innovation in gameplay or mechanics that come to mind.

    To summarize, its a fun game and looks great but it feels like Activision/Bungie are trying to make a franchise modeled after the Call of Duty series. In doing so, they compromised the story, limited content and attempted to keep the player happy through upgrade grinding until they release the next expansion. I'm sure its a great business model but I doubt it's very satisfying for the player and I'm sure it wasn't very inspiring for a creative developer. Take Borderlands, the Call of Duty series and Halo, add them together and you get Destiny. In this case, the parts are all greater than the sum. I read that this game cost $500 million to make. I've had way more fun playing several other games that cost far less to develop. Okay, I guess that wasn't concise. I think the user scores are right on the money at 6.5. I'll give it a 7 because it is really pretty.    … Expand
  36. Realmikebrown
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    Disappointed. Was expecting much more from story/campaign mode. Very dull. Has nothing to do with the voice acting. Peter is an accomplished actor. Bungie gave him nothing to work with. World is actually quite small. Just because levels are named Venus, moon, earth doesn't make them large. Empty places with repetitive enemies. Other titles are more fun to play. When you are putting hoursDisappointed. Was expecting much more from story/campaign mode. Very dull. Has nothing to do with the voice acting. Peter is an accomplished actor. Bungie gave him nothing to work with. World is actually quite small. Just because levels are named Venus, moon, earth doesn't make them large. Empty places with repetitive enemies. Other titles are more fun to play. When you are putting hours into playing a game and question yourself if you are having fun. Then you are NOT having any fun. Pvp online is only marginally better. Graphics don't make a game. Bungie shoots itself in the foot this time.… Expand
  37. xera22xc
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    So. I have sunk 34 hours into this game since launch, and believe that my opinion does count.

    Game is incredible. The story could be a bit deeper, but I assume they will expand on it with the DLC/ expansions in the near future. You will not enjoy this game if you're trying to play it on your own. It's an MMO after all which requires you to be social to discuss strats and generally,    So. I have sunk 34 hours into this game since launch, and believe that my opinion does count.

    Game is incredible. The story could be a bit deeper, but I assume they will expand on it with the DLC/ expansions in the near future.

    You will not enjoy this game if you're trying to play it on your own. It's an MMO after all which requires you to be social to discuss strats and generally, have some fun. We've died, screamed and laughed together (new clan and friends met via it) and we still come back for more.

    The game really starts after level 20 where the Heroic modifier is activated, the Nightfall strikes are activated along with weeklies, dailies and strike playlists. I have maxed out my vanguard for the week which shows how much of the after 20 content I've played.

    There is a lot of hate for this game, especially in metacritic. One review I found was along the lines of "I'd give this game an 8, but because there is a few good reviews, I'll even it out with a 2". In all seriousness, that is a joke.

    Very much looking forward to the future with this one, including the Raids which are opened on the 16th. Should be incredible fun.

    My recommendation? Don't buy if you're not a social gamer and are not into the 'grind' of typical MMO's. You will not find this fun. If you do get it, please join a clan, make new on-line friends and have a blast.

    I give this game a 9 - Purely due down to the story could be a bit deeper and the little grindy end game content (currently).    … Expand
  38. CowsGoHiss
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Boring, repetitive. It feels like Bungie sank most of their $500 million budget into marketing and advertising. They even banned official reviews after release to sell as many copies as possible before reviews start showing up to ruin the Metacritic score. This game feels like a cash grab, with Bungie just trying to get as much money as possible. I never felt ripped off by a game, exceptBoring, repetitive. It feels like Bungie sank most of their $500 million budget into marketing and advertising. They even banned official reviews after release to sell as many copies as possible before reviews start showing up to ruin the Metacritic score. This game feels like a cash grab, with Bungie just trying to get as much money as possible. I never felt ripped off by a game, except Mass Effect 3. Where is the old Bungie I used to know? The one that loved to make GAMES?? Now they only love making MONEY.… Expand
  39. option1live
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Story campaign? Nonsensical, dry, lazy, dribble.
    Co-op campaign? Long winded, boring, repetitive, cheap.
    RPG leveling/stat building loot system? Frivolous, random, rote, overly grindy. PvP multiplayer? Unfinished, gloriously imbalanced, been-there-done-that, glitchy. I should have seen this coming from Activision regardless who actually developed it because otherwise it's hard to    Story campaign? Nonsensical, dry, lazy, dribble.
    Co-op campaign? Long winded, boring, repetitive, cheap.
    RPG leveling/stat building loot system? Frivolous, random, rote, overly grindy.
    PvP multiplayer? Unfinished, gloriously imbalanced, been-there-done-that, glitchy.

    I should have seen this coming from Activision regardless who actually developed it because otherwise it's hard to imagine Bungie was actually involved.. It's the same boring, repetitive, unintelligent mess that has become (and continues to perpetuate) Call of Duty. No actual thought went into play testing, reflection, or common sense mechanical decision making.

    A perfect example of everything fundamentally wrong with this game is the story. Clocking in at around 10 hours, it ends exactly how it starts- no characters, no point, no plot, and so full to the brim of watered down sci fi psychobabble every single loading screen consists of nothing but disjointed terms that mean nothing and sound ridiculous. "A ketch!", "Queen of bleh", "the darkness bluh", "A koris!", "Storm of Struvock", "The tinkle of flub"... I've read better science fiction on the back covers of JA pulp novels at the public library.

    Once you finish the entirely anticlimactic story (not that you cared anyway), what else is there?

    Well, if you've got a couple of friends and you like playing overly drawn out horde mode missions that you've already completed in the story campaign you might find a couple hours of fun in the "Strike" playlists. The first thing you'll notice is that most of the post game gear you have is now completely useless so look forward to replaying the same hour long boss fights over and over in the hopes you'll randomly get better gear just to play the same missions on a higher difficulty*. You'll do this until you realize you can get more and better drops in 20 minutes of PvP than you could in several hours of PvE.

    *Difficulty is completely relative by the way as every single enemy in this game (besides the basic minions) has splash damage based attacks and no amount of armor will stop you from getting killed repeatedly from enemies who don't even need to shoot you. Enemies who's AI doesn't at all improve with difficulty, only their egregiously large heath bars. This all presupposed you have a few friends because good luck meeting new people thanks to the convoluted and painful "fireteam" system.

    When you do find that drops are much more plentiful in PvP you can spend hours getting pissed off over horrendously lazy, mind blowingly imbalanced, shoddily designed mechanics in one of a couple modes. You have TDM, Domination, and variants of 3v3 slayer.

    TDM is about what you'd expect from CoD- spawn in some random place and run around for a few moments before getting insta-killed by a jumping rocket, a hilariously far-reaching lunge melee attack, or any number of head-scratchingly overpowered "super" attacks.

    Domination (called "control" here) can be fun if it wasn't for some of the worst map design in FPS history. No hyperbole- every single map was designed solely with spawn trapping in mind. There will be two points in a somewhat close proximity with direct, safe lanes of view to a third, proportionately farther away point. If you start on the good side and cap both close points, victory is pretty much a given as you can stand behind cover and easily pick off the enemy as they spawn over and over too far away to cap another point. Not that it matters when a single super attack can completely secure (or stop) a point capture with zero effort.

    I wont talk about the third mode because ultimately it doesn't matter. The fact is the PvP side of things is at best broken and at worst non-functional. Watch in rage inducting glee as you: get killed by supers through walls, enemies mysteriously take no damage at opportune times, are unable turn your head to look around you (even with your sensitivity on blast), get stuck on map terrain, get match made 2v6, constantly have players quit mid match with no penalty, struggle to navigate map poor design, constantly fight with the most aggressive sticky-aim in gaming history (and still not hit anything), and drop dead before an enemy actually attacks OR kill enemy players only to watch them run around and shoot at you for full seconds before they finally die.

    According to Bungie.net I've played Destiny for almost 24 hours stretched across 3 days and I've seen absolutely everything this game has to offer already; every mission, map, mode, and weapon. I've seen at least enough to know that there isn't enough content to keep my interest and no matter how much (or across how many modes) I play "The Crucible" it doesn't get any better.    … Expand
  40. Shaners222
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    I hate to see such poor reviews for this game don't be fooled by reviews this game is fun. I give this a 8/10 mainly for the multiplayer experience and fps mechanics. The story fails to explain its self and may be repetitive at times but the game is still fun and hopefully will be improved in upcoming dlc and expansions.
  41. dyrankun
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    I can see why some reviews are giving lower scores, but all these people giving it a 0 are intentionally trying to bring its score down, and that's bull. Grow up. If a game so much as exists it deserves at least a 1. Regardless, I feel this game deserves much more than it is getting credit for. Yes, it has flaws (which game doesn't, especially MMO's upon release). Personally I amI can see why some reviews are giving lower scores, but all these people giving it a 0 are intentionally trying to bring its score down, and that's bull. Grow up. If a game so much as exists it deserves at least a 1. Regardless, I feel this game deserves much more than it is getting credit for. Yes, it has flaws (which game doesn't, especially MMO's upon release). Personally I am having a ton of fun with the game and I'm quite excited to see what additional content they release. I gave an 8 because I agree that it is somewhat repetative (again, which mmo isn't) and I feel the social aspect needs a fair amount of work. Fireteams should be a seamless easy process. Otherwise it's an outstanding game for those who enjoy Sci-fi elements and mmo's. Gameplay is swift and fun, music is a treat and I'm sure we can all agree that the atmosphere is top notch. If you're THAT worried about not enjoying it, buy a hard copy to return if neccessary. I'm quite sure you won't be dissappointed. If you are, you're probably just another whiny little kid who thinks the world should be handed to them on a silver platter.… Expand
  42. urGameArt
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This Game is in every category the best shooter for the past 10 years!!
    Feels like Halo but better!
    Look AMAZING, espacially the science fiction setting is FANTASTIC!
    The story just opened the first chapter and it is very deep and lets many questions open.
    I am very excited when is going to come next!
    Bungie GOOD WORK!
  43. Malalaw
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    This game is getting massive hate, but it is far from being terrible. It is a 10 year project. Try to give it some time and enjoy what we have right now. PVP is solid and the story is somewhat boring but the gameplay makes up for it.
  44. Shane8537901
    Sep 12, 2014
    3
    It's not that good, DEFIANTLY NOT the game of the year. I was almost not gonna buy it because of all the bad reviews but I did because I know you can't go by reviews because people are idiots and give it 0 stars. I give it 2 stars just on the graphics, and another 2-3 on the game play. I'm a few hours in and already board and turned it off. You keep doing the same thing over and over andIt's not that good, DEFIANTLY NOT the game of the year. I was almost not gonna buy it because of all the bad reviews but I did because I know you can't go by reviews because people are idiots and give it 0 stars. I give it 2 stars just on the graphics, and another 2-3 on the game play. I'm a few hours in and already board and turned it off. You keep doing the same thing over and over and it gets frustrating. We as customers feel ripped off when a game can spend millions of dollars on advertising to get us to buy a bad game when we would've probably saved are money to get something better had we knew it was bad. Not one critic gave it worst then a mixed review and they even super coated that, so there obviously paid by these big company's to give good reviews. So who do you trust to give you honest reviews before you buy a game, beats the hell out of me. All I can suggest is wait till the game comes out and check user reviews before u buy it and hope the reviews are honest. And don't let these company's trick u into pre ordering the game, what they offer isn't worth it if the game is bad.… Expand
  45. NattyNuNu
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    Played for about 15hours and I'm extremely disappointed. This game was hyped up so much but it missed the mark completely. I have no idea how people are giving this game 10/10, it is not a perfect game! The missions are repetitive, go here and the ghost can scan something then a boss, done. Every mission is the same. There isn't any story. Its like it wanted to take the best parts ofPlayed for about 15hours and I'm extremely disappointed. This game was hyped up so much but it missed the mark completely. I have no idea how people are giving this game 10/10, it is not a perfect game! The missions are repetitive, go here and the ghost can scan something then a boss, done. Every mission is the same. There isn't any story. Its like it wanted to take the best parts of Boarderlands, Halo and Mass effect and make this one incredible experience but they have totally got this game wrong. I assume Bungie knows this as they didn't send games out for critics before release. I'm looking forward to the Halo collection more than ever!… Expand
  46. Rogers319
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny has it's hooks in me. It's a short storyline, and a grind for gear after that (which is not a bad thing). Think Borderlands/ Diablo 3. The scenery is stunning, and I often find myself stopping to admire the view. Solid game-play mechanics makes it a competitive, skill based shooter. Destiny would rank among the greats of all time if it hadn't fell short on some major themes.Destiny has it's hooks in me. It's a short storyline, and a grind for gear after that (which is not a bad thing). Think Borderlands/ Diablo 3. The scenery is stunning, and I often find myself stopping to admire the view. Solid game-play mechanics makes it a competitive, skill based shooter. Destiny would rank among the greats of all time if it hadn't fell short on some major themes. First, and foremost- communication. It's absolutely ridiculous you cannot voice chat with the Guardians around you. I often feel alone, even when surrounded by others. Second, the story line is sub-par at best. Stereotypical writing, and no major surprises along the way. I'm currently level 20, and I still have no idea what I am, who I am, and why I'm doing what I'm doing. I want to have some emotional reactions to characters, but it just never meets the mark. Third, and my final complaint is the repetitive nature of the mission. Ghost scans something, you fight off hordes. However, these are things that can easily be fixed in future updates, and i look forward to that happening. This is by far the best console game of the next generation. Had Bungie implemented a legit chat system, this game would have been a solid 9.5. However, it's enjoyable as it's stands and I've gotten my 60 dollars worth in the first 3 days alone. Looking forward to future content updates.… Expand
  47. Jason8705
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I don't get all the negative reviews.. this game is brilliantly addicting and you'll love it if you like Borderlands or Diablo. Don't believe the haters!

    The story at times can be underwhelming when held to Bungie's golden standard Halo, but if you can get past that, the game is extremely well thought out gameplay wise. I'll be hooked for a long time to come.. and looking forward to    I don't get all the negative reviews.. this game is brilliantly addicting and you'll love it if you like Borderlands or Diablo. Don't believe the haters!

    The story at times can be underwhelming when held to Bungie's golden standard Halo, but if you can get past that, the game is extremely well thought out gameplay wise. I'll be hooked for a long time to come.. and looking forward to future DLC and expansions.    … Expand
  48. D1g1t4lM0nk3y
    Sep 12, 2014
    1
    Take Borderlands and remove EVERYTHING except the shooting and bad guys!

    ZERO Character Interaction, ZERO storyline, Horrible voice acting, and extremely boring boss fights that are more about endurance than skill or strategy.

    I'd get my money back if I could. There's a reason absolutely ZERO reviews were allowed before release. Bungie new exactly how **** their game was.
  49. stoppreorders
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    This game was held back due to parity 60 fps has been the standard for shooters since COD 4. 30 fps is almost unplayable and when the next COD comes out this game will be just like Titan Fall a complete ghost town. Parity needs to stop Devs your hurting your product.
  50. NemiJR
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    Worst multiplayer in any fps I've ever played. Campaign as many have said is bland a boring unless you bring a few friends along for the ride. I suppose it's an okay game if you do so. I must state that I am also not a troll, the game legitimately is not very good. Probably the most overhyped and dissapointing game of the year.
  51. Maxputer
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This game is not perfect, but neither is any other game... so why the perfect score?

    I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Mass Effect (1). ME was the reason I got a 360, Destiny was the reason I got a PS4, and I have to say I am entirely thrilled with my choice and confident that Destiny will provide me more hours of satisifed entertainment than the ME trilogy... which is saying    This game is not perfect, but neither is any other game... so why the perfect score?

    I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Mass Effect (1). ME was the reason I got a 360, Destiny was the reason I got a PS4, and I have to say I am entirely thrilled with my choice and confident that Destiny will provide me more hours of satisifed entertainment than the ME trilogy... which is saying something.

    I'm making these recommendations as someone who has finished the story line, broken above the soft level cap, and soaked considerable hours into most hours of Destiny... mostly PVE, with limited PVP, and no Raid yet as it's not yet available, come one level 25!

    Here's why, if you're like me, you'll love Destiny:

    1) Great new world: Call it mythic sci-fi, call it space exploration call it a living world, call it whatever you like, bottom line it's an intriguing place to spend time, you're gonna wonder what's around the next corner, you're going to wonder what that spin-metal is for, you're going to want to come back and explore more.

    2) Fun to play: solid mechanics, the weapons feel different, things are balanced, fantastic music, great sound effects, diverse encounters / game types to experience with varying difficulty and/or player number requirements. Bungie marketers talk about something to do, catering to any mood, and from my solid days with the game, I agree!

    3) You actually play with your friends: lots of people dissed the social setup for this game but I dig it. I spend more time catching up with my gamer friends than I have in the years previous.This game is first for me from Raven Shield and Guild Wars 1 in terms of number of hours spent playing with friends. Because it's seamless, because you can jump in and out of activities and join up half way through, because the game play diversity means there's always some old buddies, who've tended to be just names in your PSN list, actually in world doing stuff... And you can join up with them and catch up and that's awesome!

    4) You're character follows you: yep more stuff from the marketing material. I put a bunch of hours into ME3 MP just to unlock the best end game scenario, but having it be an add on, separate character experience made it non-core, aka a chore. Building up your character getting Xp and gear and cash is going to be a little addictive. Your always building up your Guardian no matter your mood.

    5) End Game: there's some crazy challenging undertakings that are going to tempt you into, maxing out Guardian and gear and organizing a group to go take it on. You will get sick of admiring your fancy gear in the companion app and you're going to need to make something of it - either in a Raid or the Iron Banner or Daily or Weekly Challenge and the punishment will keep you coming back for more.

    Don't believe the negative reviews - this game is everything I hoped it would be and more... that said... yes I'm looking happily forward to the December expansion.    … Expand
  52. buddhafish
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    Definitely did not live up to the hype. If you are expecting an epic Mass Effect-like story, this is not the game for you. As you can finish the story in 5-6 hours, renting is a much better option than buying as the multiplayer component isn't something to write home about either. Full price for an excruciatingly average game like this is criminal. Do yourself a favor and save your moneyDefinitely did not live up to the hype. If you are expecting an epic Mass Effect-like story, this is not the game for you. As you can finish the story in 5-6 hours, renting is a much better option than buying as the multiplayer component isn't something to write home about either. Full price for an excruciatingly average game like this is criminal. Do yourself a favor and save your money for something more worthwhile. Far better games are right around the corner--Dragon Age Inquisition anyone?

    Pros:
    Runs relatively smoothly
    Visual presentation

    Cons:
    Terrible bargain-bin novel plot (ending is a joke)
    Bland environments and NPCs (Moon levels are the exception)
    Uninspired music (might be a career low for Paul McCartney)
    Extremely repetitive gameplay and mission structure
    PvP is a forgettable experience altogether
    Frequent connection issues
    DLC can't fix this mess    … Expand
  53. guilen
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Here's yet another person who created an account because I simply could not believe the hate that has been outpouring for this game. Seems like anytime somebody tries to accomplish something big, the haters all come out like it's their day to shine. Well, sorry fellas. All that money actually did work, and it made one of the best shooters, if not THE best shooter, I have ever played in myHere's yet another person who created an account because I simply could not believe the hate that has been outpouring for this game. Seems like anytime somebody tries to accomplish something big, the haters all come out like it's their day to shine. Well, sorry fellas. All that money actually did work, and it made one of the best shooters, if not THE best shooter, I have ever played in my life. There's simply no pleasing people.… Expand
  54. heegs
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Take the style of Mass Effect, throw in a very basic version of a loot system from Borderlands, some beautiful graphics, one of the best soundtracks/voice acting in years, and cap it off with the first person action that Bungie is famous for and you get Destiny. I get the hate for this game, but you're most likely going to hate this game if you put it on a pedestal. I went into DestinyTake the style of Mass Effect, throw in a very basic version of a loot system from Borderlands, some beautiful graphics, one of the best soundtracks/voice acting in years, and cap it off with the first person action that Bungie is famous for and you get Destiny. I get the hate for this game, but you're most likely going to hate this game if you put it on a pedestal. I went into Destiny with ZERO hype and little in the way of expectations and I LOVE this game.

    This game is best enjoyed with a group of friends online, but the "solo" campaign is pretty fun in its own right.

    I will say that I wish the levels were better fleshed out with more to explore, and I also don't care for a lack of a rotation on multiplayer maps, but these negatives shouldn't deter from playing this incredibly addicting game.

    I'm giving this game a 10 because the unwarranted and ridiculous 0's and 1's it's getting. If you think this game is a 0 or a 1, you're either a troll, or you've never really played a 0/1 kind of game. I'd realistically say this game is at an 8.5 FYI.

    Fight on, Guardians.    … Expand
  55. TheRotten
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Destiny is an a complete disappointment. Having played this for the past day I can easily say it is by far the worst video game experience I have ever encountered. My first major issue with this game is the lack of user generated content. Everything in the game can only be made by the developers. You are unable to customize and create your own suits or weapons. I had assumed that thisDestiny is an a complete disappointment. Having played this for the past day I can easily say it is by far the worst video game experience I have ever encountered. My first major issue with this game is the lack of user generated content. Everything in the game can only be made by the developers. You are unable to customize and create your own suits or weapons. I had assumed that this games was an MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online), however the lack of user created content proves this to be untrue.

    My second major issue is the use of Peter Dinklage as the voice actor of your robotic companion. Not only is this an insult to those who suffer from dwarfism, but it is also an insult to anyone who happens to enjoy the show Game of Thrones, in which Mr. Dinklage plays a major role in as Tyrion Lannister. Are we to believe that Tyrion Lannister's voice is used for a robot in the future? Not to mention that Game of Thrones is not even set on Earth, so how could his voice be there? It does not make sense.

    I am deeply disappointed with this game.    … Expand
  56. fleshtoast
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    has really solid mechanics but nothing revolutionary does that mean its bad no i think its really fun and has and awesome soundtrack and graphics and if you love shooters this is the game for you but you might get bored because it is repetitive
  57. TheDahaka
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Very good game even ignoring all the hype. It's one that's going to evolve and grow over time much like a MMO so its hard to give it a final score. The game wont appeal to everyone, but its far from being as bad as all these low scores suggest. Expect this to be a larger and richer game in the future as the universe expands.
  58. windyisle
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    Seriously, screw this game! After all the hype, and waiting for months for something of value to come to the next gen consoles we get this piece of garbage. It's not that Bungie didn't put in time to make this game - sure, it looks okay, but its a generic shooter. "Fire teams of 6!" they boldly advertise. Damned if you can ever find 5 other people of your own level. I've invitedSeriously, screw this game! After all the hype, and waiting for months for something of value to come to the next gen consoles we get this piece of garbage. It's not that Bungie didn't put in time to make this game - sure, it looks okay, but its a generic shooter. "Fire teams of 6!" they boldly advertise. Damned if you can ever find 5 other people of your own level. I've invited everyone I've ever seen to a fire team (usually one or two people max who are at my level) and I've only ever gotten a fire team of 3.

    Stupid ammo drops in huge boss fights make it so you not only can't use your favorite weapon, since it only has 3 bullets and holds a max of 15, but then you run out of ammo for your second favorite and theres not a single ammo drop in the whole damn boss fight. Not to mention I'm playing by myself because I can't find enough players to join me!!!

    I may not have sunk the 15+ hours into this game that some people claim you need 'before it gets good' because I'm not spending full price for a 15 hour grind before I actually enjoy myself.    … Expand
  59. eleitz
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    This game is getting terrible reviews everywhere for good reasons. If you'll notice, the good reviews that attempt to dispute the bad ones are people who arent arguing the points made and just writing off bad reviews as trolls.

    In my experience the game is boring, shallow, and repetitive. I wish I had bought the physical copy so I could trade back for some of the money I put in to it.    This game is getting terrible reviews everywhere for good reasons. If you'll notice, the good reviews that attempt to dispute the bad ones are people who arent arguing the points made and just writing off bad reviews as trolls.

    In my experience the game is boring, shallow, and repetitive. I wish I had bought the physical copy so I could trade back for some of the money I put in to it.

    Repetitive- There is really only one mission over and over. Deploy ghost at a certain point and defend him against waves. Eventually you'll find a boss that is really only a bullet sponge and nothing more. The sword mission was awesome as it was the only break in the monotony.
    Boring- The story is short and uninspiring. It has potential but is hardly explored. The voice actors seem to be doing what they can with what they're given. Why not just let Dinklage use his native accent?    … Expand
  60. MorganAugust
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This game is not a 6.4. With it's current content it should be considered somewhere between a 7 and 8. Including the upcoming 2014 expansions that score may rise.

    People need to get over that it isn't an MMO. Bungie specifically stated that it wasn't an MMO. This is an extremely polished shooter with good RPG elements and some good MMO elements. People are calling it "boring and    This game is not a 6.4. With it's current content it should be considered somewhere between a 7 and 8. Including the upcoming 2014 expansions that score may rise.

    People need to get over that it isn't an MMO. Bungie specifically stated that it wasn't an MMO. This is an extremely polished shooter with good RPG elements and some good MMO elements.

    People are calling it "boring and repetitive like any other fps" - What? I suppose if you consider all other FPS's boring and repetitive then of course this one is too.

    Pros:
    Extremely tight controls/gameplay
    Absolutely beautiful on next-gen
    Fantastic sound track
    So much polish, even the menus are something to marvel

    Cons:
    Not enough PvP mode variation
    Lacks compelling social features for a game oriented toward longevity
    Probably should come with first expansion or two for free due to some lack of endgame content    … Expand
  61. FrZnScout
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    To all those people giving it bad reviews, you don't know how to have fun playing games. You are probably totally biased because you have a life. To all gamers though, we don't have true lives, we play games for fun and fun only. This game is a very relaxing, fast paced and exiting adventure. You are absolutely retarded if you expected more than this. Why don't you explain what you thoughtTo all those people giving it bad reviews, you don't know how to have fun playing games. You are probably totally biased because you have a life. To all gamers though, we don't have true lives, we play games for fun and fun only. This game is a very relaxing, fast paced and exiting adventure. You are absolutely retarded if you expected more than this. Why don't you explain what you thought you would see rather than calling the game out. I don't trust user meta critic because of the fact people purposely low score. Are you serious. You put 0 -.- you are clearly retarded. This game is epic and bigger than what I could have imagined, and I have a pretty evolved brain.

    Furthermore, this game was a dream come true for me. I really needed this in my collection. This is probably the most genuine risk taking game that has made the fps experience more than shooting people randomly, but rather shooting people randomly with style, and long term gratification. I am hooked on this, and I really hope Bungie's plan for a ten year lifespan really comes true. Can't wait to see what the future has in store!    … Expand
  62. ALShrafi
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Below average;
    The game is so lame, jumping from planet to planet killing some idiots and open boxes, repeat that and you will finish the mighty legend.

    sadly not worth any cent.
  63. COHL7500
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    I´ve been playing the Alpha, Beta and now, the full version of the game. I´ll like to first of all say that you´re **** confirmed idiot if you´re giving it a 1, 2 or just totally Negative. That´s just unhillariously dumb, that´s one of the reasons why i´ve stopped looking at User Score and too ignoring 'Professional' Reviewers. The game may be a bit repetetive, but it don´t really getI´ve been playing the Alpha, Beta and now, the full version of the game. I´ll like to first of all say that you´re **** confirmed idiot if you´re giving it a 1, 2 or just totally Negative. That´s just unhillariously dumb, that´s one of the reasons why i´ve stopped looking at User Score and too ignoring 'Professional' Reviewers. The game may be a bit repetetive, but it don´t really get butthurt about out - Neither should other people. The graphics are just epic. I´d really love them, killing other mobs is really fun too, but can be hard sometimes, because of the game designers just made it really pushed together sometimes. The comparison between Watch Dogs and this game is just a joke. Watch Dogs is unstable, but Destiny is extremely polished that it´s almost scary for a game. Destiny may not be big, but think about it - U.P.D.A.T.E.S. That´s what i think, too the level cap is going to be bigger at a time, it´s almost the same with any other game.
    Final Verdict:
    Bungie and Activision did actually a great job in my opinion, but do need to research a bit more and getting some more out of it. Maybe that´s what we´ll get in the future? Expansions? Who knows.
    8/10. It´s definitely **** not a 0-2 Score, that´s not a review, it´s a joke. Maybe after Bungie and Activision knows what they´ve done of flaws will be changed in the future. It was the same with Watch Dogs, it was a NEW project, so they just tried to make a try with a new topic. Let developers try their way. Think before reviewing.    … Expand
  64. easterfields
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I have been a longtime fan of first person shooters, fantasy games, MMO's, and Halo. I agree that the hype for this game was out of control (as the media always creates monsters of the consumer), but the negative reviews for this game are absolutely ridiculous! Not ony is this the most visually impressive piece of work I've ever seen on a console (it finally feels like the next-gen isI have been a longtime fan of first person shooters, fantasy games, MMO's, and Halo. I agree that the hype for this game was out of control (as the media always creates monsters of the consumer), but the negative reviews for this game are absolutely ridiculous! Not ony is this the most visually impressive piece of work I've ever seen on a console (it finally feels like the next-gen is here), the gameplay is super smooth and tight. I don't think players realize that the different player classes all control slightly differently and come with different abilities, which makes this type of game incredbily refreshing. I have had no issues with framrate or playing online with my friends. I almost only use the hand cannon, sniper, and melee blade and have been having a blast! How can anyone complain about the boss battles being too long??? They require some intelligence and skill, but yes-they aren't over in a matter of a couple minutes. I think the real problem here, is that the fanboys of games like COD are really not doing so well with this type of game. I have several friends who are twitch fanatics with COD and clean up the maps. When playing them in this game however, I can smoke most of them. I believe that is where many of the lower scores are coming from. Sure there are one or two missions that get a little tedious, but there are more than enough things to do in this game (without the expansions) to keep one busy. And please! It's not like GTA V wasn't a little repititive. I just cannot fathom how this game can score less than a 9 unless those giving it lower scores are either jaded COD fanboys or they are critics that only spent 10 minutes playing it-which usually seems to be the case with uneducated reviewers.… Expand
  65. OkamiVixen
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont normally write negative reviews because no one whos made up their minds reads them anyway but i felt compelled to do so with Destiny.

    On the surface after a few hours gameplay it appears to be groundbreaking and original it dazzles you with a whirlwind adventure backed up by the most polished graphics yet to appear on a console.

    Unfortunately this is all an illusion, what Destiny is, is very simple, a combination of tried and tested systems from various games wrapped up polished and put together in a package that stuns and dazes you into believing its something its not.

    All that said its not any of those things that lead me to write this review, infact until level 20 i was very happy with the game, its at this point i should mention im a going on 10 year wow veteran and once i reached level 20 i found my situation very very very familiar.

    Weekly raids, daily heroics, rep to grind, marks to earn, epics to buy from vendors and a never ending stream of earlier content revamped for a higher level in which to gain said rep and marks.

    To go into specifics about what i disliked about it would take longer than the 5000 words im limited to but to list a few, to get beyond level 20 you require gear with +light on it to earn gear with +light on it you have to do level 22 dungeons because only level 18+ rares and legendarys have light on them and level 20 dungeons only reward you with level 17 gear.

    The rep grinds are insanely long, after 18 hours of leveling to 20 all the time working for the faction you start as i hadnt gained level 1 rep with them and there are 3 levels required to be able to buy guns from them for which you still have to earn the currency to purchase.

    The currency system is flawed and overestimates how patient and committed console gamers are 3 marks per level 22 dungeon with a max of 100 marks per week with every gun costing 150 marks so your looking at 34 runs a week at 40 minutes minimum each just to reach your cap.

    Now i have 12 level 90s on wow and i cant stand earning my valor max on half of them each week in all honesty, but from my own personal stand point this is a key flaw in the game.

    Some have said the story is poorly written personally i find it entertaining if not amazing it reminds you very much of Halo and doesnt really shake the feeling of being a borderlands + halo hybrid all the way through the game.

    What the game does well are things that have been done well before, tried and tested combat from Halo and Borderlands, RPG features familiar to any WoW or Rift player and if you personally have the time to invest 24 ish hours each week earning your marks and getting your gear and have no issues with the daily repeatable quests of WoW or Defiance etc then you'd probably enjoy Destiny for what it is.

    A incredibly overhyped fantastically polished grind fest which is a mash up of 3 of the most successful games series of our era.    … Expand
  66. Rejaku
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    Hopelessly hyped, but at least not overrated. It is a pretty solid shooter, albeit very repetetive. However, this game would take the crown for most asocial online only game if there was such a price to be had. Pointing and waving are pretty much the whole repertoire of interaction possibilities for people outside of your 3-man group ("Fireteam")
  67. narjustnar
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    You know how playing a bad game can make you want to play a really good one? Destiny makes we want to play Halo 3 again. It's not a bad game, but it really doesn't stand up to the Halo series... at least yet.
  68. insloanwetrust
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a very good space adventure. It's got really solid FPS gameplay. It's also got loot and who doesn't love finding loot to get better weapons and armor? There are also perks for one of your three classes ( They are Hunter, Warlock and Titan ) and each class also has a sub class. So you could spend many hours fully upgrading three guardians to the max level of 30, get all theirDestiny is a very good space adventure. It's got really solid FPS gameplay. It's also got loot and who doesn't love finding loot to get better weapons and armor? There are also perks for one of your three classes ( They are Hunter, Warlock and Titan ) and each class also has a sub class. So you could spend many hours fully upgrading three guardians to the max level of 30, get all their perks in their class and in their sub classes and find them legendary weapons and armor. You can do this through the single player story, The online MP which is either 3 v 3 or 6 v 6 and in other modes like Strikes,raids and patrols. There is a lot of content and the gameplay is solid and the loot finding is addictive. Now it's not all great as the story is Destiny isn't really there. You are thrown in and you don't have much of an idea to what is going on, why things are happening or why you are doing what you're doing. It's strength and focus is on gameplay for sure. It also looks really good from a graphics and a design point. It can be described as a FPS/RPG with MMO elements. Even a Halo meets Borderlands. It's a game worth picking up if you're into space adventure, online or offline FPS games or loot finding and leveling up games. Anyone who says this game is a 0/10 or anything below a 6 really are just ignorant of the fact that this game is a really good solid game with a lot of content, addiction value and it's fun. Ignore the haters.… Expand
  69. snakes200
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Waited for this game to come out for a while now. Maybe not as long as some have but still waited none the less. The wait was worth it and then some. I can not put this game down i have played it everyday since release and i plan on buying the DLC exspansion packs. Do not let the trolls who tear this game apart deter you from buying this gem of a game. Bungie well done way to show theWaited for this game to come out for a while now. Maybe not as long as some have but still waited none the less. The wait was worth it and then some. I can not put this game down i have played it everyday since release and i plan on buying the DLC exspansion packs. Do not let the trolls who tear this game apart deter you from buying this gem of a game. Bungie well done way to show the people you don't need microsoft to sell games.… Expand
  70. reviewer619
    Sep 12, 2014
    4
    Definately not an mmo. Its not boring but its far too empty. Story is absolutely disgraceful, worse than bf4, and also too short. All you do it put a robotic thing on a computer and protect it from monsters, EVERY level. Multiplayer is very unbalanced, lvl 20 weps completely dominate. No team balancing. Slow loading times. I feel like im near to completing everything already, with about 12Definately not an mmo. Its not boring but its far too empty. Story is absolutely disgraceful, worse than bf4, and also too short. All you do it put a robotic thing on a computer and protect it from monsters, EVERY level. Multiplayer is very unbalanced, lvl 20 weps completely dominate. No team balancing. Slow loading times. I feel like im near to completing everything already, with about 12 hours gameplay. Too little content.

    I genuinely feel like theyve gone for quality over quantity in this game.    … Expand
  71. Jacksjus
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Honestly this game did recieve quite a bit of hype. It's a solid 7 to 8 as it could have more to the story than it does. One thing that cannot be denied is that it is fun. Someone on here played the game for 15 hours only to give it a 2. Now using common sense only an idiot would waste that much valuable time out of their lives.

    The Good: top notch sound, fun shooting and movement,    Honestly this game did recieve quite a bit of hype. It's a solid 7 to 8 as it could have more to the story than it does. One thing that cannot be denied is that it is fun. Someone on here played the game for 15 hours only to give it a 2. Now using common sense only an idiot would waste that much valuable time out of their lives.

    The Good: top notch sound, fun shooting and movement, challengie difficulty and pretty graphics.
    The Bad: Forgettable story (So far), constant revisting of the same areas, and long load times between just about everything.    … Expand
  72. Easy_Cheesie
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny is an excellent fps,but it does not achieve exactly what many gamers perceived of it from its trailers and demos,yes it is a gorgeous shared world shooter but it is plagued with common online fps problems ex. disconnecting constantly (and as 80% + of the things you do in the game need Internet this is rather annoying),the story / campaign is only around 6 hours long.Though thereDestiny is an excellent fps,but it does not achieve exactly what many gamers perceived of it from its trailers and demos,yes it is a gorgeous shared world shooter but it is plagued with common online fps problems ex. disconnecting constantly (and as 80% + of the things you do in the game need Internet this is rather annoying),the story / campaign is only around 6 hours long.Though there are some very good points ex. great voice acting,great gameplay,great art direction,great array of missions and side missions as well as a solid multiplayer.In conclusion an 8 / 10… Expand
  73. lucio88
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    I was very excited about destiny... Once i started playing it I couldn't feel anything that could let me continue playing the game. The game looks wonderful and the soundtrack is amazing. The game lacks of personality and it's a mix of Halo and Borderlands...
  74. FutureProofXbox
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    Because of the PSN network I am giving it a 7. I gave the Xbox One version a respectable 8 because of Xbox LIVE. otherwise their identical. Wow bungie you shot yourself in the foot.
  75. ScuroRaven
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    I think that most the negative reviews is because this game is grossly over hyped. The story line is okay, graphics are fair and play is moderate. It has the same flaw as ALL FPS do. Like all other FPS the story mode is little more than a training tool, Maps repeat and the game is designed for PVP. PVP for FPS games are all the same so people lose interest once the next one games out.I think that most the negative reviews is because this game is grossly over hyped. The story line is okay, graphics are fair and play is moderate. It has the same flaw as ALL FPS do. Like all other FPS the story mode is little more than a training tool, Maps repeat and the game is designed for PVP. PVP for FPS games are all the same so people lose interest once the next one games out. There is no difference between this, Halo, COD, KillZone, Battlefield...ect. A shooter is a Shooter.

    This game was marketed as an MMORPG/shooter. There really is no RPG side to this. Yes, you can pick different classes, but there is really no difference in the classes. Another issue is that many of the articles about this game state that it could take week to beat the story mode, when in reality it takes a few short hours. There was supposed to be dozens of worlds to visit for the story, but that is not the case.

    If you are looking for a "game changer" you are out of luck. The gaming industry has not game out with anything original since the PS1. The last time games were challenging was back in the SNES days.    … Expand
  76. Vanillablue
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    I cant really describe it as anything more then a absolute bore. after playing for about 6 or so hours you can quickly realize that this game has really nothing over any other generic shooter/rpg game.
  77. danglingshrimp
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    Honestly?

    This game doesn't deserve anything higher or lower than a 5 to 7. People giving it 10's are just stupid fanboys trying to justify their $500 + dollars spent on a generic Bordlands game, and the people giving it 0's are just autistic neckbeards who want to watch this game burn. My honest score would probably be 6. It's nothing new by far, and enemies feel like HP sponges    Honestly?

    This game doesn't deserve anything higher or lower than a 5 to 7. People giving it 10's are just stupid fanboys trying to justify their $500 + dollars spent on a generic Bordlands game, and the people giving it 0's are just autistic neckbeards who want to watch this game burn.

    My honest score would probably be 6. It's nothing new by far, and enemies feel like HP sponges instead of actual challenges. It honestly is nothing more than Halo/Borderlands smeared in grey and black.    … Expand
  78. The_Prince4
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I found the game to be really fun to play. The visual elements of the game are extremely solid and I had trouble putting the controller down. Kudos to Bungie for delivering yet another instance of breathtaking game play.
  79. LightMor
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    Destiny meets were it wants to be, Exploration was A main selling points and that’s what they talked about the most but the world is very static nothing to interact with. Like TitainFall they placed all their Hype in PARTS of the game and left others undetailed. Most of the game is made up of you shooting things that look, sound or even smell evil but the idea of evil is put to the test inDestiny meets were it wants to be, Exploration was A main selling points and that’s what they talked about the most but the world is very static nothing to interact with. Like TitainFall they placed all their Hype in PARTS of the game and left others undetailed. Most of the game is made up of you shooting things that look, sound or even smell evil but the idea of evil is put to the test in Destiny’s story. Art direction is masterful every alien race seem to have their own ecosystem and agenda that doesn't involve killing you. But enemies get repetitive due to the nature of the game. You just shoot things maybe you throw something but most of your time consists of Shooting things. I wouldn't call this “The next Generation of FPS’” but a nice injection of Multigenre (That was last seen in Half-Life 2) that we lack in video games nowadays.… Expand
  80. Archimedesx
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    It's not an MMO, mainly because it lacks the first M in the acronym, Massive. The biggest PVP situation you can get yourself into currently is 6v6. Really? What happened to the days of 40v40 in CounterStrike and Call of Duty, servers hosting those big games were great fun, but I can't review the game just based off the pvp aspect so I'll take a look at the co-op too.
    For me it's very    It's not an MMO, mainly because it lacks the first M in the acronym, Massive. The biggest PVP situation you can get yourself into currently is 6v6. Really? What happened to the days of 40v40 in CounterStrike and Call of Duty, servers hosting those big games were great fun, but I can't review the game just based off the pvp aspect so I'll take a look at the co-op too.
    For me it's very typical of the COD style we've all become antiquated with and while it's a good style, Bungie didn't really try to do anything to set itself apart. The playstyle in Co-op got very repetitive very fast and was generally not very challenging. The 'extra' skills you learn are very generic as well and don't add much to the combat style since you're still just going to be shooting everything and throwing grenades anyways. I'd rather be playing CoD or Battlefield were at least the game play is challenging and ever changing.
    I might be biased in giving it a 0, but I rate it lower than I normally would because I feel deceived by the developer and publisher. They sold this game as an MMO that you could explore the universe with and go into massive battles with your buddies against tough enemies, and it's nothing like that. It's just a borderlands clone.
    The one redeeming factor I can mention about this game is it is very beautiful. Bungie has been good about making very visually appealing games. Maybe in the future they should just focus on their game engine and market that out to game developers, or get better developers in to work on their own stuff. Really disappointing, but not surprising for Bungie after coming off the heels of Microsoft.    … Expand
  81. Barbo123
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I've been playing for a day total, I honestly think this is one of the best FPS games I've played. Not being a fan of borderlands, this RPG shooter was a pleasant surprise, definitely a 10/10.
  82. walale12
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    My review for this horrid, repetitive excuse for a game can be easily summarised in two short words: "Caveat Emptor" or if you prefer English "Buyer Beware"
  83. death2hype
    Sep 12, 2014
    1
    The story is pathetic, it reminds me of the star wars prequels: completely forgot what makes a good story. Dinklage's delivery is laughably flat but can't blame the guy, the story's crap. Horribly repetitive, game swamps you with bullet sponge enemies. Enemies are barely distinguishable from one another. Halo's enemies had personality, Destiny's enemies are just fodder. Nothing more toThe story is pathetic, it reminds me of the star wars prequels: completely forgot what makes a good story. Dinklage's delivery is laughably flat but can't blame the guy, the story's crap. Horribly repetitive, game swamps you with bullet sponge enemies. Enemies are barely distinguishable from one another. Halo's enemies had personality, Destiny's enemies are just fodder. Nothing more to this game than hype and pretty graphics. I smell DLC and micro-transactions. Thanks Activi$ion! Avoid like the plague or sell back your copy used to some shill who appreciates Kotick's bowel movements.… Expand
  84. ChrisF2112
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a great game, but it might not be the game you were hoping for. It's a mix between RPG and shooter elements, but it is definitely more shooter than RPG though. Don't go into the game expecting an RPG.

    In terms of content the game has plenty. The single player will take about 20 hours to complete, and that is not considering the time spent in other mission types. Compared to    Destiny is a great game, but it might not be the game you were hoping for. It's a mix between RPG and shooter elements, but it is definitely more shooter than RPG though. Don't go into the game expecting an RPG.

    In terms of content the game has plenty. The single player will take about 20 hours to complete, and that is not considering the time spent in other mission types. Compared to other shooters on the market today that is a ton. The story is forgettable, but each mission is well crafted and fun.

    The real meat of the game is in playing strike missions. These missions pit you against tough bosses and are challenging and fun. Each take 30-60 minutes and give you great gear for playing. Multiplayer is a lot of fun. There are several different modes, and all the mechanics from the single player carry over to the multiplayer. It makes for a very connected experience between both single and multiplayer.

    Anyway, it's a good game. If you enjoy FPS you'll probably enjoy this game as well. I'm going to give it an 8/10 because of the disappointing story and somewhat empty feeling tower, but overall I think the game is quite fun and well worth playing.    … Expand
  85. downphoenix
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    I personally love Destiny. It is an example of the craftsmanship at Bungie. Some people will aim to compare it to Halo and Borderlands since it does have similiar elements to those games, but I feel the game takes a life of its own. One thing I've noticed about a lot of the negative reviews on here is that they come from people that have only scratched the surface of the game, and that isI personally love Destiny. It is an example of the craftsmanship at Bungie. Some people will aim to compare it to Halo and Borderlands since it does have similiar elements to those games, but I feel the game takes a life of its own. One thing I've noticed about a lot of the negative reviews on here is that they come from people that have only scratched the surface of the game, and that is also the case with the critic reviews here on Metacritic. I've invested a LOT of time since launch in this game, probably about 25 hours, got to Level 20, had fun with the strikes, crucible, etc. so I feel I have dug into it enough to judge it.

    It isn't a perfect game though. There are some complaints I have, for instance the lack of being able to communicate with people unless you are partied up is off-putting at times, but on the other hand this means not having to put up with annoying people in your team that you were put in at random. The lack of a loadout system is kind of annoying, it would be nice to have a few loadout presets that you can equip with one button. Also the way the menu system works is a bit weak, since the interface screams for a mouse and keyboard but you're stuck with a controller, the UI needs to be more controller friendly (kind of the opposite problem that Skyrim had).

    The story is interesting but it doesn't have the sweeping and strong narrative of the Halo games that Bungie has put out, and it does require online access to play, so if you're looking for a solid Single Player shooting experience, you can be better served elsewhere, maybe try out the new Wolfenstein game if you're looking for that, since that was a really awesome single player shooter. That said, I appreciate the story for what it is, and it seems that we will get more as the game progresses, people are reviewing this like this is the finished product and that we will not get any more content, even though we have 2 expansions coming out as well as free content that we will get daily and weekly in the form of heroic and nightfall missions as well as Iron Banner events.

    I can understand why Bungie is distancing itself from an MMO title for this game, this MMOs are typically known for stiff and boring gameplay that involves a lot of grinding, since Destiny plays like a non-mmo game, it is as smooth and fast paced as any other major shooter you've played, with a competitive multiplayer that pairs up with the rest. Despite the differences in classes and weapons, I found the online competitive multiplayer to be some of the most balanced I've ever played. The maps are laid out very well and the weapons have a very good counter balance to them, and every class has supers that are implemented well.

    I recommend Destiny for those that aren't looking for a cookie cutter shooter mold, but wants a shooter that wants to be a lot of different things. I've been playing on the Playstation 4.    … Expand
  86. renodefend
    Sep 12, 2014
    1
    Really boring game with very old gameplay mechanics. - There isn't a Singleplayer/Offline Mode, but the Multiplayer feels like playing with Bots - I don't geht it why this is called a MMO, where are the Multi Massive Battles with Hundreds of Players interacting with each other? There is none. - Sterile world, nothing to explore und very generic - Casual low Gun Usage and Levelcap - StoryReally boring game with very old gameplay mechanics. - There isn't a Singleplayer/Offline Mode, but the Multiplayer feels like playing with Bots - I don't geht it why this is called a MMO, where are the Multi Massive Battles with Hundreds of Players interacting with each other? There is none. - Sterile world, nothing to explore und very generic - Casual low Gun Usage and Levelcap - Story is played in about 10 hours… Expand
  87. plamblack
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic. Go and buy it right meow. The boss fights are a lot of fun. They require you to be careful and tactical throughout, probing weak points and watching your back for other enemies. It's probably just me but I get a dark souls-esque vibe during boss fights. I'll explain. The bosses are tough but they're fair. They're bullet-soaks but that makes sense being you have 3This game is fantastic. Go and buy it right meow. The boss fights are a lot of fun. They require you to be careful and tactical throughout, probing weak points and watching your back for other enemies. It's probably just me but I get a dark souls-esque vibe during boss fights. I'll explain. The bosses are tough but they're fair. They're bullet-soaks but that makes sense being you have 3 members in your squad fighting a single guy (albeit there are always other enemies lurking in the tunnels waiting to strike mostly at the most infuriating moments). But that's why it's so much fun!
    Another aspect of Destiny that I'm thoroughly enjoying is the weapon and armor, collecting, progressing, and shading. The armor is primo-cool, and the weapons all handle differently, have a weight that you feel through the controller, and have a tactical nature as well (certain weapons fair better in certain circumstances).
    The story is actually pretty great too, once you take the time to delve into the lore. Another dark-souls like attribute. Combined with the fantastic musical score and awe-inspiring environments (the backdrops are 'mwah'). There's oft a thunking sound in my room deriving from my jaw audibly hitting the floor.
    I created an account just to write a review for this game and bequeath unto it the respect and fandom that it so earnestly and rightfully deserves. I repeat, go and buy this game now, it's worth every Lincoln.    … Expand
  88. Phineaspoes
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    Generic shooter with some ultra light rpg elements. The communication aspect is terrible. No persistent worlds like Bungie first announced. The world itself is bland and there's no story at all. Just another overhyped action game for the masses.
  89. grootiepie
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Reading a lot of these reviews, I see there's way too much whining about how 'it's the same as every fps' or it's a 'borderlands clone' or a 'halo clone'. Well, it's an fps rpg. Certain things were expected. Frankly, I love the gameplay of this. I like grinding for levels, gathering loot, and trying to find hidden things. But this is no borderlands. Borderlands is one of my favouriteReading a lot of these reviews, I see there's way too much whining about how 'it's the same as every fps' or it's a 'borderlands clone' or a 'halo clone'. Well, it's an fps rpg. Certain things were expected. Frankly, I love the gameplay of this. I like grinding for levels, gathering loot, and trying to find hidden things. But this is no borderlands. Borderlands is one of my favourite games, and after spending two years playing BL2, I can guarantee this is not the same. Shares some aspects though. And as far as Halo goes, it's really only the aesthetic that is shared. But that's a Bungie thing. Halo is a pretty generic fps within itself to begin with. Most fps games are. If people wanted more "original" games, then you'd actually support games that stray from the norm instead of generic fps games and then companies would start making them. However, that's how the market works. Tldr; The gameplay is great, but not anything all too new. It is enjoyable though.

    The lack of chat is actually welcome to me, as I don't really want to converse with other people playing, so the choice of making a fireteam to chat with was a good idea. Not everyone wants to sit there and play with people they don't know, especially since I've got a history of being made fun of on online games for my gender. (Yes, I'm female.) I'd rather just go by myself and if people help me, they help me. Or if people need help, I help them. It's pretty simple.

    Graphics wise, it's got it's ups and downs. Some things are absolutely stunning, while some things are like 'meh'. Overall, I'm very happy with how this game looks, and as usual, I love Bungie's designs.

    Audio; okay seriously stop making the fallen scream in the background, it's really darn creepy when I'm in a map alone. Like, REALLY creepy.

    TLDR; It's a good game, just not anything revolutionary. If you go in without expecting anything over the top amazing, you'll enjoy yourself. For anything though, you shouldn't go in with high expectations. Those who go in with them too high are always disappointed. But I'm enjoying this game and it's a permanent part of my collection.    … Expand
  90. Hir0Protagoni5t
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    First, I'm not a diehard FPS gamer. It's never been my first genre of choice. I was never a Halo fanboy, or CoD, etc. I've been anticipating Destiny more for it's RPG and MMO elements than seeing it as strictly FPS. The idea of exploring vast worlds and interacting with other players throughout a massive universe sounded amazing.

    How it sounded, and how it actually is are quite    First, I'm not a diehard FPS gamer. It's never been my first genre of choice. I was never a Halo fanboy, or CoD, etc. I've been anticipating Destiny more for it's RPG and MMO elements than seeing it as strictly FPS. The idea of exploring vast worlds and interacting with other players throughout a massive universe sounded amazing.

    How it sounded, and how it actually is are quite different.

    I can't really make the best comment on how Destiny stacks up with other games in the FPS space. As I said, FPS games aren't my top choice. But, I will say that I feel Dust 514 was a better blend of FPS and RPG/MMO elements than what Destiny seems to be in it's current state. If the Dust development team had the Destiny team's budget we may have gotten an amazing game, instead we got one game that was probably too overwhelming and unpolished for the typical FPS gamer. And, another that is all style over substance.

    Destiny was supposed to have vast open worlds...it doesn't. I've died multiple times by jumping over a ridge I'm not allowed to jump over, not exactly open world, at least have the area surrounded by toxic gas or some crap so I know how limited my boundaries actually are. You can see these vast beautiful areas, but you're not allowed to venture into them. As I said, the worlds are beautiful and I loved exploring through the tunnels on the moon, etc., but that doesn't make a game great, IMO. And, it's certainly a game that overpromises in the open-world department.

    Overall I would rate the game as such:

    FPS - 8/10? I'm not an expert here, it might be a great FPS, I just don't really know. I enjoy the FPS in Destiny more than I have in most other FPS games I've played.

    RPG - 5/10 It's cool to check out these planets, the story is ok if not spectacular. The real problem I have here is the utter lack of character customization and town type locations. There are three categories and very little ability to customize those categories. Experience gains lead to a very set path of upgrades with little to no customization except from gear. If you're a hunter (as I have played) then you get the exact same upgrades as every other hunter, for the most part. The fact that there is only ONE city in the game with vendors etc. is also very limiting from an RPG perspective. There can't be human outposts in other parts of the world? Small bands of brave souls couldn't have figured out a way to hole up and protect themselves in a rough frontier life? The decision to make the world home to one human city seems to be a bit of a cop out to me, even the one city has almost no real method of interacting with characters or NPC's. In a two-hour type gaming session I might spend three minutes in town. That's just stupid. In fact calling this game an RPG at all is somewhat of a joke.

    MMO - 1/10 There is no interaction with your fellow players. No real guilds to join or allegiances to forge. The fact that other people are running around the maps is almost coincidental. Your interaction with them is no greater than with NPC's on traditional RPG's. It astounds me that gaming magazines and review sites consider to apply the term MMO to this game.    … Expand
  91. ZombieFan281
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Currently Rank 17. Completed 3 main bosses / multiple side missions. Played a few MP TDM matches. This game is defiantly a 8.75. Wish the loading screens were a little shorter on the PS4. I absolute love the shooting mechanics, sound, graphics and the loot / inventory system. The more I travel back to recent planets I dig deeper and find other hidden chests or bosses. Troll that give thisCurrently Rank 17. Completed 3 main bosses / multiple side missions. Played a few MP TDM matches. This game is defiantly a 8.75. Wish the loading screens were a little shorter on the PS4. I absolute love the shooting mechanics, sound, graphics and the loot / inventory system. The more I travel back to recent planets I dig deeper and find other hidden chests or bosses. Troll that give this a 0-5 are just doing it either because they don't own the game because there mommy and daddy cant afford it or they are just horrible at the genre. I would suggest either renting on gamefly or redbox to see if you are like me who's in awe of just about everything. Will be playing this for sometime and can't wait for the expansion packs.… Expand
  92. lolcatz88
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Awful game, deceptive marketing, boring, repetitive gameplay. Don't support developers who seek the easy way out to take your money. It's a shame this is what it has come to.
  93. Novappg
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Overall the game was OK. There was no voice chat and the multiplayer sucked. The campaign was kind of fun but it got boring quickly. But since I work at IGN I give it 11/10
  94. Foxonline
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    Beautiful music, ambientation, guns, design... but very, very repetitive gaming. Bordelands series are very more intensive on content... This game with expansions and dlc it´s very good, but... i´m reviewing this game with the base content. (Sorry for my bad english.)
  95. Brainiac2012
    Sep 12, 2014
    4
    Destiny has not lived up to the impression I was given pre-game release. As a shooter I would say it is pretty good, but after that it is all down hill. It is definitely not a MMO. It has only the very first inklings of 1. The chat system is non-existent. The game is so very repetitive, and frankly becomes boring by level 12. Also the customization of your character is pure fluff.Destiny has not lived up to the impression I was given pre-game release. As a shooter I would say it is pretty good, but after that it is all down hill. It is definitely not a MMO. It has only the very first inklings of 1. The chat system is non-existent. The game is so very repetitive, and frankly becomes boring by level 12. Also the customization of your character is pure fluff. Your gear progresses about the same rate as the mobs and though the new gear may look flashy its still the same stuff with a different paint job. Overall just another shooter with a well underdone story. I know there is content to come to try to fill it out some but at release for a game that was many years in the making and so full of hype, Id rather stick with Halo or Borderlands.… Expand
  96. 2shoog
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I see that this is suffering from the SAME Call of Duty "poor user review" stigma. This IS INDEED a BIG TEN game and it's a HALO "killer". lol The upgrades are great, unique and make you feel more powerful. It is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, and there is SO MUCH to do!!! I could go on and on but it would be a book. It's a shooter, explorer, loot-fest, xp-RPG and everything you use grows more. II see that this is suffering from the SAME Call of Duty "poor user review" stigma. This IS INDEED a BIG TEN game and it's a HALO "killer". lol The upgrades are great, unique and make you feel more powerful. It is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, and there is SO MUCH to do!!! I could go on and on but it would be a book. It's a shooter, explorer, loot-fest, xp-RPG and everything you use grows more. I cannot understand ANY poor review unless it's one of "disappointment" and NOT the game itself. The Cod games were amazing but user reviews said it was a 4/10 so same thing here.… Expand
  97. Akharn
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Looks like Halo but feels like Lost Planet 2.
    One of the worst arena shooter´s i ever played.
    I bought it together with some friends at the day of release, we started to play and as we reached lvl 20 we stopped because it´s just like ur starting all over again from the beginning. Same enemy´s (btw next time what about KI? ) and.. the most disturbing thing.. there is always only 1 map at    Looks like Halo but feels like Lost Planet 2.
    One of the worst arena shooter´s i ever played.
    I bought it together with some friends at the day of release, we started to play and as we reached lvl 20 we stopped because it´s just like ur starting all over again from the beginning. Same enemy´s (btw next time what about KI? ) and.. the most disturbing thing.. there is always only 1 map at each Planet to play !! Srsly ?? Too much hype for such a bad game    … Expand
  98. Dinglebuttz
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    After 3 nights of playing this, I feel it is a safe bet to go ahead and make a review. I'm going to be straight to the point here.

    The game itself is very pretty and the worlds seem nicely made, but they also somehow manage to feel empty. Most missions can be completed by simply hopping on your Pike (looks like a Star Wars speeder bike) and just boosting to the objectives. The    After 3 nights of playing this, I feel it is a safe bet to go ahead and make a review. I'm going to be straight to the point here.

    The game itself is very pretty and the worlds seem nicely made, but they also somehow manage to feel empty. Most missions can be completed by simply hopping on your Pike (looks like a Star Wars speeder bike) and just boosting to the objectives. The objectives themselves are mundane and monotonous. Almost every mission so far has been: Start at the hub, go to x location, let the ghost scan said objective, defend him, kill a rare mob or mini boss, repeat. The missions seem pretty short so far, with the average time being 15-20 minutes per mission.

    I have done two different Raids with a couple of friends, and each one felt pretty much like a story mission, only slightly longer being around the thirty minute mark. The main reason they seem to last longer is that the bosses are damage sponges. They have several nuke type attacks that can insta-kill you so you are forced to pop in and out of cover to take your shots. While the boss fight is going on, packs of smaller mobs seem to come out at intervals. The only reason I can think they needed to do this was to give you ammo drops for the damage soaking ability of the main boss.

    The Crucible, or the Player vs Player matchmaking, is overall pretty fun but there are quite a few setbacks as well. For one, the classes Super Charged attacks are essentially one hit kills against players. To me, this makes the game a lot less competitive and punishes you for just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There are no counters to these for the most part. Sniper rifles are very strong since the game has a strong auto aim feel to it. Getting headshots isn't exactly hard to do. Auto Rifles seem to be the go to weapon and shotguns for a secondary seem like the standard setup. The maps are pretty large and well designed. If you have played Halo, you know what to expect here.

    In conclusion, the game is fun, but also very average at best. For the budget that was spent on this game, it screams underwhelming. Out of 10, I would give it a 6.    … Expand
  99. skbahtah882
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    What people need to understand is that this game is rated by EVERYBODY based on the hype and the disappointment when it came out. Not only that, but it is also being reviewed relative to how it resembles other games such as Halo and Borderlands when it is clear that it is it's own game. The game is not an MMO, the hype made it seem that way through false interperetations, and BungieWhat people need to understand is that this game is rated by EVERYBODY based on the hype and the disappointment when it came out. Not only that, but it is also being reviewed relative to how it resembles other games such as Halo and Borderlands when it is clear that it is it's own game. The game is not an MMO, the hype made it seem that way through false interperetations, and Bungie never labeled this game as an MMO, just that it would take some aspects from them. This game takes it's own stab at a new type of game that takes aspects from some of the best games out there, but still manages to do its own thing. It has at least seven hours of campaign, not including strikes, but the gameplay is fluid and rewarding, and it makes you want to play for hours continuously. The game is the perfect mix of a first person shooter that integrates the single player and multiplayer almost perfectly to my liking. The game is immense although not described as that, and the customization is unique and fun to work with. The multiplayer is also one of the coolest I've played in a while, and while most people are (like IGN), it can't be rated on whether it is competitive enough. The gameplay is by almost no means repetitive until after 20 hours, having four different worlds and a good library of multiplayer maps. Granted, the game does have flaws even though they don't take away from the game and the experience Bungie wanted you to have. The story is slow, the gameplay and mood are superb, the multiplayer is fun and diverse, the sound is enjoyable and the graphics are stunning. While the game is big, it is not as big as some would expect but neither are a lot of other very important games. If the hype didn't reach such a high point, this game would score a 9 on any website period.… Expand
  100. Typo
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Here is the thing about Destiny; its like a Strawberry Daquiri. Sure you have people that love fruit and don't drink, and then you have people that drink but don't like fruity cocktails. But there are a whole bunch of people who like their booze blended with fruit and served with a little umbrella. Hell, sometimes the people who only like booze or only like fruit try a Strawberry DaquiriHere is the thing about Destiny; its like a Strawberry Daquiri. Sure you have people that love fruit and don't drink, and then you have people that drink but don't like fruity cocktails. But there are a whole bunch of people who like their booze blended with fruit and served with a little umbrella. Hell, sometimes the people who only like booze or only like fruit try a Strawberry Daquiri and realize they've been missing out this whole time.

    To that end, much like Strawberry Daquiris, if you have enough of Destiny, you are going to have a great time (even if you don't remember all of it).

    I will readily admit that Destiny has repetitive aspects to it but what FPS or MMO doesn't? Now a crowd of people who viewed 'Destiny' as a 'gamechanger' are probably stamping their feet and howling at the cracked moon about it not being radical enough. Destiny is not a gamechanger but, what it is, is a gatekeeper to a new land of games. I have never seen a game that has blended so many elements from so many different genres/games to create something all its own.

    Now at this point we should be getting the digs about copying Borderlands or copying Mass Effect or yaddya yaddya yaddya rabble rabble rabble. Well you guys must hate cars (BMWs are just Model T clones ftw) because every game borrows elements from others to create their own. What Destiny does is take some of the best elements from those other games and mashes them together in a wonderfully diverse package. Many will point to the loot diversity and say Borderlands, others look at the MP and say Halo, some point to the RPG elements and say Mass Effect and yes, its fun to point at origins and go 'Simpsons did it!' but the bottom line is those other games don't have all the elements together and that is what makes Destiny such a strong offering.

    Listen, in the end, Destiny will create its own fanbase much like Borderlands did, much like Mass Effect did. It may not be as broad or as far reaching as Halo or COD or BF because if they wanted it to be that far reaching they would've just made a shooter. What Bungie did, while not a revolution, was raise the bar for the level of depth and content that we should expect from FPS games moving forward.

    In the end, I know some people thought with Destiny they were getting a spaceship but got a Tesla instead. No, its not that revolutionary, its not a totally new experience or idea but its something we've never seen available for mass consumption with such an interesting mix of ideas and gameplay. So if you want to take it back to the dealership, go for it, but don't begrudge the look on the next guys face as he can't wait to get in and try something different.    … 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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