Destiny

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  1. YanAven
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Is the story bad? Yes it is. It's boring and dry, it lacks humor and it feels like something you heard a million times before. Are the missions repetitive? Yes they are, just go and shoot everything that moves, no serious brain activity necessary. Is there grinding? Yes there is, Destiny couldn't escape the horrible endgame curse.

    So how the hell am I giving this game a 10? Because    Is the story bad? Yes it is. It's boring and dry, it lacks humor and it feels like something you heard a million times before. Are the missions repetitive? Yes they are, just go and shoot everything that moves, no serious brain activity necessary. Is there grinding? Yes there is, Destiny couldn't escape the horrible endgame curse.

    So how the hell am I giving this game a 10? Because during the last 3 weeks, I've been shouting into my microphone, I've been making threatening gestures at my tv screen, and I've been waving my joystick victoriously in the air like I just don't care.

    I feel like many critics lost touch with the essence of gaming. Lets break down the game into categories they say, graphics, replayablity, story telling, bla bla bla... Where is the damn "fun" category? I think it's lost to most of them, some of the modern gamers too. They are running through the games, studying imperfections and missing the whole point on the way.

    So in short, if you're looking for a deep involving game with a moving story, Destiny is not for you. But, if you're looking for some mindless fun, just running around shooting frantically at things that needs to die. then you'll enjoy this game. And if you like to do this with human partners or adversaries, even more so. No, this game is not perfect, far from it, it's just fun, but that's the only thing I'm aiming for when I'm playing a game.    … Expand
  2. ItachiUchiha
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Quality matchmaking, Gameplay is smooth, Story is average but a pass for a game, Campaign is fun, Multiplayer is fun, collecting better gear is addictive.

    I've now put 40+ hours into Destiny and it was fun for every single one of them hours. Even though I put 40 hours in, I still feel like this game was not large enough, If only the campaign was a little bigger(Campaign was 15 hours    Quality matchmaking, Gameplay is smooth, Story is average but a pass for a game, Campaign is fun, Multiplayer is fun, collecting better gear is addictive.

    I've now put 40+ hours into Destiny and it was fun for every single one of them hours. Even though I put 40 hours in, I still feel like this game was not large enough, If only the campaign was a little bigger(Campaign was 15 hours long solo on normal missions, matching making for all strike missions)

    Multiplayer - No Capture the flag. This is a game type classic, and my favourite game type. In saying that, once you get good at head shots, rampaging in Destiny multiplayer is only second to Halo as a fun factor.

    Campaign - The campaign is no Last of us or Uncharted, but it's a solid action campaign.

    Destiny is a great game, 40 + hours of fun so far and still can't wait for the Iron Banner multiplayer to open.    … Expand
  3. Austin9991
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I don't understand where all the negativity comes from with Destiny. I think people expected the game to have a ridiculous amount of content right out the gate, which is unreasonable. I have invested at least 100 hours into the game and still absolutely have to play it once a day. While the story might not have been the greatest, it is also far from finished. Bungie would be idiots if theyI don't understand where all the negativity comes from with Destiny. I think people expected the game to have a ridiculous amount of content right out the gate, which is unreasonable. I have invested at least 100 hours into the game and still absolutely have to play it once a day. While the story might not have been the greatest, it is also far from finished. Bungie would be idiots if they completely finished the story for release if they expected the game to last 10 years, so they left it open to be built upon.

    The PVP aspect of the game is great, far better than Halo was, and so much more going on than plain old Call of Duty (which I loved playing btw). PVE is also insanely fun and addicting, especially if you have a friend or family member to play with. I have become easily addicted to leveling up and getting new gear.

    Relating this game at all to the failures that were Titanfall and Watch Dogs is ridiculous, this game is far better than both of those combined, and the statistics on play time these past couple weeks prove that.

    To conclude: If you like very well designed FPS games, with a fun multiplayer, and enjoy the leveling system of RPG's and MMO's get this game!!    … Expand
  4. mattchaiken
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Destiny is the product of Bungie killing themselves to make an epic game somewhere between Bethesda's open worlds and the other first-person combat franchises. On top of this achievement you can co-op with friends through a story line that is nearly impossible at higher levels, and endlessly re-playable. There is no such thing as being done with this game. It is a masterpiece. The onlyDestiny is the product of Bungie killing themselves to make an epic game somewhere between Bethesda's open worlds and the other first-person combat franchises. On top of this achievement you can co-op with friends through a story line that is nearly impossible at higher levels, and endlessly re-playable. There is no such thing as being done with this game. It is a masterpiece. The only mistake was not making enough collector's Ghosts for real life desks.… Expand
  5. TiGSwoopster
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was recently asked to sum up what Destiny was like...not the story...but if I could paint a picture...but let you colour it...how would it look?
    Now not all of you know the story...so simply put, there's a being called the traveler that came to us, sorry, mars, and then to us. Bringing with it enlightenment and wisdom, our race flourished and grew beyond earth, lives lasted centuries not decades...but with great light...there must be great darkness...you can guess what found us...and almost broke us...but in it's dying breath it made "Ghosts" *Think of a floating iPhone...with Peter Dinklage's voice* to seek out beings or "Guardians" that have part of the Traveler's light in them......and guess which one found you?
    DINKBOT!
    K, simple break down.
    During the first few starting missions PvP (Player Vs. Player) is locked, this will give you a feel for the game, there's also a prompt to bring up your ghost, he will give you details as well as mark on your screen the direction of your mission.
    Destiny is broken up into several different types of games revolving around the model of a FPS. It's wave combat, much like zombies(CoD), mixed with a hack 'n slash element of mass mobs and loot drops. It's social aspect is that any part of this game can be done with at least 2 friends, 5 at max (Raids and PvP). It also adds the idea of "raiding" from a MMO as well as the social aspect of a hub to gather, and a world where people enter and leave freely among other players. There's a Story that gives you a general idea of the factions at war (Vex, Cabal, Fallen) but as a first installment of the game the depth of this isn't what most expected, there are massive maps to explore freely in "Patrols" (When on patrols you get smaller 'Sub-missions' to kill x number of guys, scan this, do that) and during Patrols a "Public event" will happen where anyone on the map can help win it, the better you do, the better the reward. Then there's more direct "missions" and "strikes" (Strikes are harder mission with increased rewards that needs to be done with a team of 3) that can be selected from a navigation map. (Missions can be set on "Heroic" for a harder try, and better rewards)
    The first 20 levels progress like any RPG, you get X amount of XP to gain a level and new abilities, your stats however are increase through guns (Intelligence for your Super, discipline for your nade, and Strength for your Melee) and armour. (Note you can increase your agility/armour/recovery through abilities gained when leveling your sub class) After lvl 20 gear comes with "Light" and you must obtain enough Light from the blues or purples (Rare and Legendary respectively) or Exotics (Yellow) the higher the light the better, as you gain more light the XP bar that was once green on your emblem is now yellow, when it fills, your level increases.
    When you gain light gear it's a good idea to level it, blues are easy to lvl, they merely require saphire wire and glimmer, legendary will cost you some of the items you have to gather on patrols (Spinmetal, Relic Iron, Spirit Blossom, Helium) found on each of the planets, this then unlocks lvl 26 "Raid" (You MUST be AT LEAST 26 to try this...go ahead...try it at 24...I dare you.) instead of a standard 3 man fire team you can now have a 6 man (or woman) team and take on even harder enemies and bosses for even better gear....and always use your gained XP to level your equipment and weapons (Once you max one weapon out, when doing bounties if you favor one gun over another but want it leveled too, swap guns, only your equipped weapon gets the xp), this gives them added effects and bonuses for maximum pain dealt to the nasties trying to steal your iPhone.
    PvP removes the lvl you are to balance the field, everyone shares the same base stats (however the decrease of your cool downs remains...so remember that part about your super, nade, and melee) Everyone's damage is about the same with each gun, however the stats of the gun (Stability, range, etc.) do remain, so again, remember those when gearing up for PvP.

    See, I've had a general understanding of this game since we were first given a look at it. A lot of people didn't know what they were getting into. This game, as you can see above is something far different than you've ever played. It meshes the single player feel with online and does so rather well, not perfect, but that takes time.

    I gave it a 10 because it is a GREAT game, the people who are negative towards the game have either bought into the rumors and other false crap disgruntled gamers have made up. Or didn't know what they were buying...and found it wasn't the game they thought it was.
    As for the "Broken" aspects like that loot bug with the cave....hey...if you need to glitch/exploit/cheat to win....that's your problem...NOT mine.    … Expand
  6. Seattlecritic
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    I believe this game is a high 8 but I had to offset some bad reviews.At first I kind of felt back and forth, back and forth, back and forth some more... boring and this game won't last, to hey im playing for hours straight without thinking .. Bungie was right on how the game starts for people around 20 when the good crucible/gear stuff starts happening. Not to mention I can switch back andI believe this game is a high 8 but I had to offset some bad reviews.At first I kind of felt back and forth, back and forth, back and forth some more... boring and this game won't last, to hey im playing for hours straight without thinking .. Bungie was right on how the game starts for people around 20 when the good crucible/gear stuff starts happening. Not to mention I can switch back and forth when I get bored of the cruible because it's an everlasting CP basically with gear. Awesome game to play with friends that's for sure. It works everybody and is a great game. Looks great to as well.. 6 give a break… Expand
  7. Vicarious1
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Please remember people, we are playing a FPS-MMO without a monthly fee.

    Patience is a virtue and it is time for you young Guardians to learn that you will get from life what you put into life.

    This is a good game that will only get better as Bungie puts more and more into it.
  8. spartanclone001
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Bungie has created a new and exciting experience for the FPS genre with Destiny, and once again raising the bar for what to expect with FPS games! Destiny is fun and a much needed breath of fresh of air that the FPS genre was needing for quite some time! Destiny throws out the old "just play multiplayer experience and level/rank up gameplay", and added a whole new element to FPS games:Bungie has created a new and exciting experience for the FPS genre with Destiny, and once again raising the bar for what to expect with FPS games! Destiny is fun and a much needed breath of fresh of air that the FPS genre was needing for quite some time! Destiny throws out the old "just play multiplayer experience and level/rank up gameplay", and added a whole new element to FPS games: MMORG elements (quests, raids, etc.). These "new " mechanics for an FPS game enhances the value of the game by giving a meaningful purpose to FPS gameplay. "Grinding" is fun and rewarding, but if that isn't your cup of team, Destiny still has a solid multiplayer versus mode (the Crucible) which is similar to traditional FPS "VS mode/matchmaking".

    Overall, Destiny is worth the money!    … Expand
  9. Gamsy
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    TL;DR- It's okay to complain about the elements that this game is lacking, but to give it a zero rating??? Apparently those people have never played an ACTUALLY bad game (ex: Superman 64). There clearly was a lot of effort put into the design and game-play of Destiny, and it shows. Destiny has beautiful visuals, and the best FPS controls and feel of any FPS I've ever played. It's the firstTL;DR- It's okay to complain about the elements that this game is lacking, but to give it a zero rating??? Apparently those people have never played an ACTUALLY bad game (ex: Superman 64). There clearly was a lot of effort put into the design and game-play of Destiny, and it shows. Destiny has beautiful visuals, and the best FPS controls and feel of any FPS I've ever played. It's the first time anything like this has been done on console. And it's fantastic and fun.

    FULL REVIEW:

    This game honestly deserves an 8 or 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to offset the stupid butt-hurt people who gave it a zero for no other reason than their personal spite. That is not how critiquing works. Just because you want your money back doesn't mean you go and unfairly evaluate the game itself and the work that went into it. There are very few games that deserve zeros. This is not one of them. This is a well-made fantastic game. I enjoy playing it.

    Was it a let down? Yes, a little bit. A lot more was promised. But what was delivered still is pretty amazing. I am no fanboy of Bungie. I don't even like Halo very much. But this game combines all the interesting parts of MMORPG's and FPS's, and takes out the boring parts of both.

    Do you have to grind in this game? Yes. But that's natural in an MMO. If getting exotic/end-game weapons, armor, and materials were easy, people would complain about how easily they acquired end-game items. Grinding doesn't detract from this game in my opinion. Compare the grinding in Destiny to the grinding in other MMO's like WoW. In other MMO's when you need to grind, you point and click. Point and click. Point and click. In Destiny, you aim, shoot, hide, etc... it's SO much more engaging and active. Especially when grinding in the Crucible (multiplayer).

    As for the story, that is the only thing that makes me want to give the game an 8 instead of a 10. The story, well, sucks. Apparently there were higher-ups that caused a lot of issues and the story was reduced to what it is now. BUT, I'm confident they've learned what they did wrong. And I keep hearing a lot of people comparing this game to Halo and saying how Halo's story was so much better. Okay? We knew less about the covenant and Master Chief at the end of Halo: Combat Evolved than we do about the alien races in Destiny.

    There are quite a few other minor issues with the game, but I will not go into them because they are the types of things Bungie is already fixing through updates. (Also typical of ANY new MMO)

    This game in way, shape, or form deserves a 0. Or even a 3. There are so many worse games that deserve those numbers that were clearly made without any effort or thought. Destiny looks, and even feels like a 10-year love-letter project from Bungie. If there was someone to point fingers at for the story, it's Activision. But we have them to thank for the beautiful FPS controls. It is very obvious from the start that this game was not made in haste or without care. So don't treat it like it was. It's sad to see so many fellow gamers reduced to little cry-babies when they spent their money without reading reviews first and then complain they didn't get what they wanted. Sowwy wittle gamer babies, the world doesn't revolve around you ;)    … Expand
  10. funnyfrag
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    The combat is excellent, the graphics are amazing and there is no chance of you being able to get bored. I got it a couple of weeks after launch and i could not believe the reviews. I became addicted instantly and i'm still enjoying it. I am not level 30 but i have still played a considerable amount of hours.
  11. PIGSMOKE
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    The game probably only deserves an 8, but with all the utterly ridiculous 0-1 ratings, all those who have thoroughly enjoyed the game must step up an counteract the childish exaggeration (even if it is with our own childish exaggeration). Seriously, I can't think of any game in the history of time that deserves a 0-1 rating. I mean if the game turns on, and has buttons that work, itThe game probably only deserves an 8, but with all the utterly ridiculous 0-1 ratings, all those who have thoroughly enjoyed the game must step up an counteract the childish exaggeration (even if it is with our own childish exaggeration). Seriously, I can't think of any game in the history of time that deserves a 0-1 rating. I mean if the game turns on, and has buttons that work, it deserves a 2. The games multiplayer is exactly what I was expecting, it is Halo meets Modern Warfare, with a WoW style reward system. The patrols are fun, and have decent rewards built in. The story is horrible, but it's an FPS, and I didn't expect much. If you are expecting a groundbreaking, mind blowing experience, look elsewhere. If you are a fan of PVP, similar to that which is found in Halo, or Modern Warfare, this game is Amazing. Tight controls, nice graphics, fun maps, and balanced classes. To all the negative reviewers, stop crying, and meet me in the crucible.… Expand
  12. Ebonylight
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    I love this game, it is entirely and utterly beautiful and immense, in no way at all do I consider it a bad game, I truly wonder why people would say it sucks. I love playing, I love the story and that feeling of power that you can kill anything and everything, but the hordes keep it difficult and fast paced all while adding to the wonderful game but it keeps it slow enough you can keepI love this game, it is entirely and utterly beautiful and immense, in no way at all do I consider it a bad game, I truly wonder why people would say it sucks. I love playing, I love the story and that feeling of power that you can kill anything and everything, but the hordes keep it difficult and fast paced all while adding to the wonderful game but it keeps it slow enough you can keep your wits about you, and the PVP is wonderful in that nobody is overpowered or underpowered, I can say with all my heart it is amazing and the maps are wondrously wonderful, I hate the critics saying bad things about this game, nobody should feel this is bad because it doesn't live up to that 1,000,000 out of 10 rating.… Expand
  13. antipower6
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. Haven't played a game this well designed in ages. Recommend it to everyone who likes shooters and loot games. Absolutely love it.
  14. samleick
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This is game is exactly what I was looking for. A game that feels right at home with my favorite franchises (Borderlands, Halo, WoW). A lot of gamers have been reviewing the game like that thou. Trying to describe the game in terms of other games because it's a unique title! My suggestion for anyone that is interested in this game, Do what I did and go to a local redbox and rent it. Try itThis is game is exactly what I was looking for. A game that feels right at home with my favorite franchises (Borderlands, Halo, WoW). A lot of gamers have been reviewing the game like that thou. Trying to describe the game in terms of other games because it's a unique title! My suggestion for anyone that is interested in this game, Do what I did and go to a local redbox and rent it. Try it out. If it resonates with you as a player, get the game. Most of the low scores are people that bought the game because of the hype of it. There's nothing wrong with that, but it may perhaps be why you frequently get stung with a game that doesn't fit your playstyle.… Expand
  15. MourYomsAhore
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Everything might not be as perfect as we had hoped, but at least Bungie tried something different. In the future, competitors in the FPS genre will be assuredly be trying to lift some of the ideas from Destiny to add some mmo-ness into their own games.
  16. CoolZ619
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Yeah, let's give Destiny a 6.4 User Score, and give Cory in the House on DS a 9.4. There's a difference between a game being bad and a game being disappointing, you should judge it on the content not on what you thought it was going to be. If it turned out to be the type of game you don't want to play, you shouldn't have pre-ordered it. Whenever you buy a game, you read the reviews. IYeah, let's give Destiny a 6.4 User Score, and give Cory in the House on DS a 9.4. There's a difference between a game being bad and a game being disappointing, you should judge it on the content not on what you thought it was going to be. If it turned out to be the type of game you don't want to play, you shouldn't have pre-ordered it. Whenever you buy a game, you read the reviews. I don't like Spelunky. Does that make it a bad game? NO.… Expand
  17. ikereview
    May 8, 2015
    10
    destiny is the best fps of 2014 best graphics best fps style gameplay no major giltches and bugs its not tedious like oot is and destiny is a must have game
  18. mechknight3
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    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.
  19. Cageesh
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    I understand why some People think Destiny isn´t as cool as it looked in the Trailers or it was promised to be. Actually Destiny isn´t the game I expected, but it´s still the best game I´ve played since Halo 4. Maybe there´s no real Story, maybe the real missions are a bit boring after some hours of playing, but in my opinion there are so much more things you can do. When you´re playingI understand why some People think Destiny isn´t as cool as it looked in the Trailers or it was promised to be. Actually Destiny isn´t the game I expected, but it´s still the best game I´ve played since Halo 4. Maybe there´s no real Story, maybe the real missions are a bit boring after some hours of playing, but in my opinion there are so much more things you can do. When you´re playing with friends’ it´s so much fun doing even the real boring missions or strikes. Even farming can be fun if you just run around together and do crazy things with your sparrows (most likely with the EV-30 Tumbler) or try to find new treasure spots. And most fun is the PvP right now. People saying Hunters are OP just don´t know what to do. The only things that are OP in PvP are exotic weapons, and seriously, what else should they be? Just try to find out what works best for you and Play it. I got a Titan and a KDA of 4.2 for example. What class you choose is idol, the only Thing you should care about are their skills with weapons. So in the end you have to decide what kind of game you want to play, if you want an ego shooter play BF or CoD, but if you want to play together with friends Destiny will be real fun for you.… Expand
  20. Killer0585
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, a bit slow to start, but it really takes off when you start to get gear, levels, and mastery. Try every class to find what you are good with. This game is not good to play alone, but with a good group, it is one of the best games you'll play in this genre. Level 1-20 is not much fun, but after that it is great. After picking this up on release night, I played every day forExcellent game, a bit slow to start, but it really takes off when you start to get gear, levels, and mastery. Try every class to find what you are good with. This game is not good to play alone, but with a good group, it is one of the best games you'll play in this genre. Level 1-20 is not much fun, but after that it is great. After picking this up on release night, I played every day for almost 3 months with some of my University friends and co-workers. PvP balance is rough, but is being improved over time (Like an MMO, surprise surprise) With a bit of time, PvP should be near perfect. Until then, expect a few difficulties.
    For me, a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  21. Soldier_ESO
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Game is perfect for me... one character consumes just enough time but not so much that my wife gets upset. VoG raid is amazing, loot is easy enough to get but not so easy that is boring. Always something new to work toward without taking up all my time. I can see this being my only game for years to come!
  22. musgrada
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game. I can understand the criticism. There are good points made. I played through Halo 1 with a friend, and I've played Halo multiplayer, and enjoyed it, but I never had an xbox myself, so I never dived into the Halo world. I can understand those who loved Halo feeling disappointed by Destiny. Destiny's "world" and story feels limited compared to Halo. ButI'm really enjoying this game. I can understand the criticism. There are good points made. I played through Halo 1 with a friend, and I've played Halo multiplayer, and enjoyed it, but I never had an xbox myself, so I never dived into the Halo world. I can understand those who loved Halo feeling disappointed by Destiny. Destiny's "world" and story feels limited compared to Halo. But Destiny's world is beautiful, and interesting.

    With that being said, why I give this game a 10, is because I'm addicted to it. I love wasting time with the different goals the game sets up for you. I don't mind grinding missions when the objective is a little different, such as bounties, exotic bounties, and strikes. Finding a random treasure chest feels like the lottery, and hitting a legendary in pvp, is a gold mine. I love how seamless the transition is from single player, to multiplayer. It all feels like the same universe. This is different from COD and Battlefield in the sense that the single player and multiplayer, while fun, feel segregated.

    I'm just having a lot of fun playing Destiny. It's as simple as that. So refreshing after Battlefield 4 was a huge let down for me. The Vault of Glass was huge and a great experience.

    I just love Destiny. I just love it.    … Expand
  23. nkikola
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Played this game a solid 2 months straight putting in over 150 hours. Best game I have played in a while - lots to do before even dabbling in PVP. It was well worth the $60 and I am looking forward to the DLC.

    I will admit story is non existent if you are looking for a good story look elsewhere but then again most people dont play multiplayer games for the story they play it for the experience.
  24. sesamechicken
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    I'm an FPS guy through and through, and I've never been a fan of any sci-fi game, especially one that revolved around gear and damage points, etc. I gave Destiny a chance and I'm glad I did. The main thing that helped the most for me was to have friends who knew what was what explain it to me. Because the game itself is fairly involved (for a FPS, anyway) there were a lot of questions II'm an FPS guy through and through, and I've never been a fan of any sci-fi game, especially one that revolved around gear and damage points, etc. I gave Destiny a chance and I'm glad I did. The main thing that helped the most for me was to have friends who knew what was what explain it to me. Because the game itself is fairly involved (for a FPS, anyway) there were a lot of questions I had and seemingly no way to answer them in-game. Once I had a handle on what was going down, how currency was used, the difference between raids, strikes, patrols, story missions, etc, I've been having a blast. I may just be tempted to buy the DLC for this one because it's that much fun.… Expand
  25. Tablettrongames
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Where it lacks a large amount of story, the games does have great gameplay and the expansion is not disappointing. The game is altogether a very enjoyable journey of a game made by the creators of halo 1,2,and 3. It is worth checking out. Tablettron out ^_^
  26. cbeck16
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Destiny is truly the greatest game I have ever played. However, this game will not be for everyone. Destiny is a hybrid MMOFPS, with a hint of RPG in. As someone has put in nearly 8 days of total play time, I would seriously compare it to Halo and Borderlands combined, however it really isnt all that similar, just trying to give an idea of what gameplay is like. What seperates this gameDestiny is truly the greatest game I have ever played. However, this game will not be for everyone. Destiny is a hybrid MMOFPS, with a hint of RPG in. As someone has put in nearly 8 days of total play time, I would seriously compare it to Halo and Borderlands combined, however it really isnt all that similar, just trying to give an idea of what gameplay is like. What seperates this game from other games, is its leveling through gear instead of straight up XP grinding. In order to hit the level cap, you must play through raids, which are by far the most fun aspect to this game. A lot of players do not like raids due to the fact that it does not have matchmaking for fireteams, but there are other resources on the web that can help you find them such as firetea.ms and destiny lfg. Overall, a truly amazing experiences if you're willing to put in the time for it to be fun. It requires a lot of learning to figure out how the game works.… Expand
  27. Itzderpy123
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    Destiny has definitely got me glued to my TV screen. Yes, it has a very tedious, quaint storyline, but the real fun is the climb to level 32. Also, the new DLC's are adding to the story, making it much more fun than the original. Bungie has really outdone themselves with the amazing graphics and combat. A few tips- keep your legendary gear in case you want to swap out your gear as you areDestiny has definitely got me glued to my TV screen. Yes, it has a very tedious, quaint storyline, but the real fun is the climb to level 32. Also, the new DLC's are adding to the story, making it much more fun than the original. Bungie has really outdone themselves with the amazing graphics and combat. A few tips- keep your legendary gear in case you want to swap out your gear as you are only able to equip one piece of exotic armor at one time, do all the bounties every day to improve your rankings with all the different factions, do raids and strikes to improve Vanguard/other faction ranks, and don't waste the glimmer on ships.… Expand
  28. SillyRukus
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    I am very pleased with this game since the September drop. I enjoy playing online with friends and randoms. I am very excited for the new DLC and future projects that Bungie and Activision have in store for us. Thank you and God Bless.
  29. cragbo56
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    love this game I actoualy reached the highest level available at this time and I enjoy the game so much one of the best shooters of all time im am greatly impressed with the dark bellow DLC and would advise any gamer on ps4 and xbox one to get it I cannot wait for the house of wolves DLC great job bungie
  30. DDP
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Great Game, possibly the nearest game to get near Halo as console shooter. Great story, and story mode (which is limited to player will). great replayability, months after having purchased, it is still in my library ready to be played every day. great game if you have a bunch of friends to play with you.
  31. DontPlayGames
    May 12, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best the best games ever made, and it is only going to get better. Especially fun to play with friends. Lots of fun and very addictive. The game mechanics are great, the loot collecting is addictive, the music and art is awesome. It has done an amazing job of combining the advanced mechanics of FPS games, with the loot and economy aspects of MMOs.

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

    There are lots of people complaining out there after spending 100s of hours playing it. Think about it, if its that bad why have they played it for 100s of hours? And then they complain about having to spend a measly $20 every few months to play for hundreds of more hours. It is actually great value for money, and I will certainly be buying every expansion that comes out.    … Expand
  32. LuckySevens_7
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know im going to get a lot of hate for this but im not the type to really give a flying toast about it.

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

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

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

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

    Sincerely,
    A satisfied casual gamer    … Expand
  33. dmcr85
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Being playing this game for over a year now, it only gets better as it goes, Taken King was amazing, cannot wait for the next DLC! Thanks Bungie for this amazing game, my family and friends missed me from time to time though.
  34. WoodyOnez
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible, must play. This is one of the greatest shooters, and games, ever made. There is literally hundreds of hours worth of playability here, and the community is one of the most fun-loving groups that you will ever be a part of. This feels like nothing else of it's kind. This is an arcade shooter jacked up to 11, and it's simply fun.

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

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

    What makes it even better is the fact that reviewers more or less panned the game. And bungie couldn't care less because of the community that emerged. This isn't about IGN or gamespot, or any COD game that will inevitably get 9s and 10s. This is originality, and something that the gaming industry was NOT ready for. Bungie, thank you so so much. I will be playing this for years.    … Expand
  35. kyosuke82
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Great game, my friends and I have a lot of fun with it. We only play a couple nights a week since we are full time employees with families, but we have an absolute blast. I love that it's not over the top gratuitous violence and gore and I don't have to listen to the other team in crucible cuss me out after I kill them. I don't even have to listen to my teammates grumble if I'm notGreat game, my friends and I have a lot of fun with it. We only play a couple nights a week since we are full time employees with families, but we have an absolute blast. I love that it's not over the top gratuitous violence and gore and I don't have to listen to the other team in crucible cuss me out after I kill them. I don't even have to listen to my teammates grumble if I'm not playing "good" enough for them. It's a game safe enough for my kids in a couple of years and I appreciate that.
    For anyone who's complaining about Activision charging too much for anything, might I remind you that Skylanders and Disney Infinity exists! For those with children you understand and can appreciate that $40 for the next expansion this fall is a drop in the bucket.
    I think most people complaining about the prices of expansions are expansion "noobies" who haven't played WoW, Diablo,Starcraft, Warcraft, etc. There are people working on the game and they have to get paid. If you don't like the game don't pay them and stop with the vanilla version. If you DO like the game, pay your designers and I'll see you in the Crucible!    … Expand
  36. CelestialAve
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Its so addictive with superb graphics. and Its getting better and better with every DLC added. The multi-player is astonishing, you can spend hundreds of hours easily with this game.
  37. DiemetriX
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    I'm 1000hrs+ in and still play this game everyday. I love the PVP more than most other games, and the PVE content is also great. Would rate the game lower if i was a solo player, but with friends this game is near perfect. Destiny 2.0 comes soon and fixes all negative things I didn't like with the game.
  38. NexusReviews
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Spectacular gameplay, wonderful graphics, hours of content which is weekly updated, tons of weapons, an amazing open-world, different experience, online fun (competitive and co-operative) and extremely addictive. What else can i ask for? Sure, the story was a bit disappointing but everything else combined, i'd give the game a 10/10.
  39. colon0068
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    I'm really talking about Destiny The taken king, which is a flawless and extremely fun for a first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a wayI'm really talking about Destiny The taken king, which is a flawless and extremely fun for a first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a way it adds to the game's addictiveness. Love It!… Expand
  40. Jano22
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    ostias chaval juegazo coño!! muy rikin, las graficas molan es un juego epico chaval,estas mongolin acaso que no lo juegas? flipante!
    juego del año loco juego del año amumi
  41. crstig
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Quite frankly my favourite game of all time. Love everything about it. Never get's boring, and just when you think you might be tired of it something new comes along, and the multi-player strikes are endlessly entertaining.
  42. Ironwill
    May 24, 2016
    10
    just the gameplay is awesome there's nothing like it in other FPS games .. and when I play another games I expect to experience something like destiny
  43. Nicola99
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    GAME BEAUTIFUL .destiny is a mmorpg of bungie house (creators of the first Halo trilogy). always followed game from the creators with more broken promises, constantly with new updates. The graphics are wonderful even more so for the next-gen console. Destiny is a continuous succession of events and entertainment either alone or in company, since the raid, to finish the events of HalloweenGAME BEAUTIFUL .destiny is a mmorpg of bungie house (creators of the first Halo trilogy). always followed game from the creators with more broken promises, constantly with new updates. The graphics are wonderful even more so for the next-gen console. Destiny is a continuous succession of events and entertainment either alone or in company, since the raid, to finish the events of Halloween or something. The community of destiny is vast, full of people ready to help either for fun or even for activities a little more serious. Destiny I think is one of the best games of the year, for all its content, the game itself to the dlc that I recommend to buy absolutely. The only flaw of this game is the value that the game is not explained very well and what the bungie has decided to make an application that clearly explains all the lore that surround it, in my opinion a somewhat awkward method for players.… Expand
  44. theaman
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    best game ever i did not get it at release so the copy that had a lot of content that took me more then 30 hours to complete with out ps plus then about 10 more with ps plus
  45. Devohagen
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    its too bad about 90 percent of these reviews are by people who don't matter. and when i say that its because they played for an hour and quit.

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

    myself 1000+ hours.

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

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

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

    this game. if you like to shoot things. can make friends. and listen to instructions can be a very rewarding and awesome game.    … Expand
  46. retr0gamer
    May 5, 2017
    10
    It is definitely worth buying it is addicting, with multiple planets you can sink hours and hours into it. It is beautiful. Crucible is the most fun part, if you are low level you can still beat everyone. There are a bunch of bosses to fight and make you come back. It I see worth the money and you should by it.
  47. cooogs78
    May 16, 2017
    10
    one of the best games i have ever played. It can be a grind but the loot is worth it. Crucible takes all the fun of halo and COD and combines it into a very rewarding experience. Trials or osirus, rairds, prison of elders, nightfall and siva challenges. This games is deep
  48. HerrWuetent
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    With Destiny1 coming to an end, I have to say, this is in my humble opinion one of the best games ever released. It defines a new genre of gaming, there are not many games that can say that for themselves. Sure, it had its flaws in te early days and it still has some flaws. Some old ones that never really gotten patched up and some new ones that developed along with the game. But that isWith Destiny1 coming to an end, I have to say, this is in my humble opinion one of the best games ever released. It defines a new genre of gaming, there are not many games that can say that for themselves. Sure, it had its flaws in te early days and it still has some flaws. Some old ones that never really gotten patched up and some new ones that developed along with the game. But that is what this game does. It evolves. The developers are in a dialogue with the players and aside from the odd secretiveness are pretty open about the game. If I compere time played vs money spent, this is easily the chepest game I ever bought. The movement is fluid, the gunplay is snappy and if the beta for the sequel is any indication, Destiny2 will be as good from the start as Destiny1 after 3 years. 5/7 would buy!… Expand
  49. andy24king24
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    In the light of a recent game release Anthem that is, I thought with that game harking back to this game I thought I’ll give this a try again. Destiny The Collection. Wow what a game. And after only a few days of playing it, (only paid £25 from amazon) I’m already levelled up to 40 no in game purchases too. That isn’t to say there isn’t in game purchases cos there are but since playingIn the light of a recent game release Anthem that is, I thought with that game harking back to this game I thought I’ll give this a try again. Destiny The Collection. Wow what a game. And after only a few days of playing it, (only paid £25 from amazon) I’m already levelled up to 40 no in game purchases too. That isn’t to say there isn’t in game purchases cos there are but since playing this I’ve realised that even though it’s an online game you can still enjoy this solo and boy what an experience. It’s just incredible how much I’m enjoying this epic game which is why I’ll stick with this and Destiny 2 as well and stuff that stupid release last week. This is what multiplayers is all about. Well done Bungie.… Expand
  50. k1t3
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    With all the expansions, this is the best game I have ever played, without it's completely mediocre. It's fun playing with friends, raids, trials, iron banner and grinding. Amazing, 101% recommend
  51. papi_tesco
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    yea this game may not have the best base game story but in the lore and expansions they expand and actually have characters and stuff but all that aside this game is a **** masterpiece from the pve to the pvp this game has amazing loot and is fair in how its handed out id go into it more but id need more than 5000 characters but yea stoopid fun and it has cayde 6 and zavala so yea if youyea this game may not have the best base game story but in the lore and expansions they expand and actually have characters and stuff but all that aside this game is a **** masterpiece from the pve to the pvp this game has amazing loot and is fair in how its handed out id go into it more but id need more than 5000 characters but yea stoopid fun and it has cayde 6 and zavala so yea if you look past the flaws you have 1000s of hours of fun and content and grinding and different character builds to be made… Expand
  52. DestinyDoer
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many people who give this a negative review or a mixed review are very crazy. I hate the feeling I get while thinking about their words. Thinking about one sentence or possibly even one word the Destiny haters typed will make me think the same. Forgetting about the things they typed is difficult. Not another word about them. This game is not bad at all in my opinion. Almost everything, if not then everything about the game is fantastic. I can't think about not playing it.… Expand
  53. spinaloga
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    for me it is the best ever game regarding console gaming,it is absolutely worth playing in all it's aspects,amazing graphics,enchanting and fun to play.the thing that you have to cooperate with others in order to be rewarded is really fascinating. i am blessed to have played this game.
  54. heerrhgrhgds
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have never played this game.
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  55. GovosUsan
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    to this day one of my fav games if not my #1 with dlcs its a huge game with great raids only problem I have with it is they got rid of the trials of osiris in 2019 if I remember right but even without it its a great game
  56. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    This game came out with nothing, but the friends I had at the time to play with made this game everything it could be. Some of the funniest times I ever had were on this game so even if this game was soulless.
  57. DARC_Legions
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Everything might not be as perfect as we had hoped, but at least Bungie tried something different. In the future, competitors in the FPS genre will be assuredly be trying to lift some of the ideas from Destiny to add some mmo-ness into their own games. The core gameplay and controls feel excellent, as you'd expect from a Bungie FPS. Enemy AI is competent, on par with top tier co-opEverything might not be as perfect as we had hoped, but at least Bungie tried something different. In the future, competitors in the FPS genre will be assuredly be trying to lift some of the ideas from Destiny to add some mmo-ness into their own games. The core gameplay and controls feel excellent, as you'd expect from a Bungie FPS. Enemy AI is competent, on par with top tier co-op titles like Mass Effect, Gears of War, etc., but I wouldn't say it really stands head and shoulders above it's competitors in this regard. It's a shame the alpha and beta had to take place mostly on the Earth maps, because all the other areas in the game are much more appealing to look at. There are some incredible skyboxes in Mars maps. Competitive multiplayer seems to take a backseat to co-op play this time, in the sense that the character abilities seem like something you would expect in a co-op game. It seems like the abilities in pvp need some balancing and tweaking done, and I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of balancing updates for pvp in the coming months. However there is less co-op content than I was hoping for, I do hope the expansion packs come out soon and are substantial in the amount of content. I wish repeated playthroughs of levels offered more variety in enemy types and spawns, once you've played an encounter at Lv 30, it's nearly the same every time. I would have preferred more of a randomized enemy spawning system (a la Left 4 Dead) rather than always knowing what lies behind every corner. Explore maps don't have enough different types of side missions yet. Hopefully we can get a ton of new content fast and they will improve on some of these areas, but as of now this game needs help. All that aside though, it's still a ridiculously fun game but Bungie's destiny is yet to be determined. The next few months will tell. 9/10 just for being so much fun, could be a 10 one day but it needs some TLC first.… Expand
  58. Zlatan
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Without any doubt this is a great game professionally executed. Do not listen to people giving it a 0. It is a great improvement from Halo games. Graphics, music, game play all top notch. Could the story be more varied and more exiting yes. But take it for what it is, is a great shooter that looks gorgeous. Me and 2 friends had a lot of fun playing it together for 2 days now.
  59. 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
  60. whiskeyknight
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    I'm actually enjoying this more than Borderlands, contrary to popular belief. This game is getting so much undeserved hate, it's insane. Don't listen to the trolls on this stupid page, and buy this if you have even the slightest interest in RPGs and/or shooters. Brilliant.
  61. MichaeI
    May 1, 2015
    9
    As a very sporadic and casual gamer, I usually do not care too much for a storyline or enthralling dialogue. To say this game has a good storyline would be a complete lie; the story is non-existent and boring. The characters are lifeless and the cutscenes are very annoyingly un-skippable. However, as I said I don't care too much about that so to me this game is the best multiplayer shooterAs a very sporadic and casual gamer, I usually do not care too much for a storyline or enthralling dialogue. To say this game has a good storyline would be a complete lie; the story is non-existent and boring. The characters are lifeless and the cutscenes are very annoyingly un-skippable. However, as I said I don't care too much about that so to me this game is the best multiplayer shooter I've played in years. I could see that Destiny would get boring for single players but I very rarely play it alone. This is a great game for chilling after work and shooting some enemies with great-feeling game mechanics.
    To me the best thing about this game is that when you reach level 20 you then have to grind for armour to raise your light level to increase your overall level. Since the only way to do this is either to get lots of marks to spend at vendors or receive armour in random drops, the playability of this game is fantastic. I always feel there is a purpose to me doing a mission again or aiming to do something I wouldn't normally do to strive to get that piece of armour/weapon ive been wanting for ages.
    The Crucible online PVP feels great and plays well. The only thing that would be better is if a capture the flag mode was added and also a game mode without supers as that would match my play style better.
    My friends and I have been playing this for months and are still on it so that tells a lot. If a bigger variety of bounties/patrol missions was added and a skip button for the cut scenes then this would be a 10/10 for me. However, I can definitely see this game would be a lot worse for single players or players looking for a game with a great storyline. Again, I'll repeat, the storyline is dreadful. But if I want a storyline, great characters and interesting dialogue I'll go watch a Paul Thomas Anderson film. If I want to shoot things, chill with friends and have a load of fun I'll play Destiny.

    9/10 (for groups of players), 5/10 (for single players)    … Expand
  62. Kevitivity
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    I've been playing since the Alpha. Yes, it's great. I'm enjoying the shooting and role playing aspects. Graphics are fantastic. Multiplayer is lots of fun.
  63. chookalana
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Destiny is not a perfect game. What destiny is is an incredible gaming experience. It has a foundation that lays down the possibility for incredible future. From the incredible landscapes, the world building, incredible musical score and ambience. Like any young platform and has its weaknesses and has what I believe to be an incredible experience for years to come.
  64. norse
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    So, it isn't what I expected. It's not another Halo, neither in the sense of a great cinematically grandiose narrated story, nor in the sense of a challenging quick-n-dirty multiplayer shooter. It isn't an RPG, and it isn't Diabolo in space.

    However, and that's a common theme in reviews, it's insanely fun. I personally don't like multiplayer shooters and I usually enjoy story heavy    So, it isn't what I expected. It's not another Halo, neither in the sense of a great cinematically grandiose narrated story, nor in the sense of a challenging quick-n-dirty multiplayer shooter. It isn't an RPG, and it isn't Diabolo in space.

    However, and that's a common theme in reviews, it's insanely fun. I personally don't like multiplayer shooters and I usually enjoy story heavy gaming. I couldn't put this down and am still playing Destiny mornings and evenings.

    The reasons are something I am still figuring out - partially, Destiny masters the sense of immersion: you never get dropped out of your character, loading and matchmaking screens included. The experience of playing is challenging but motivating - I haven't hit frustrating spots yet, the graphics and score are phenomenal and while the social aspects of the game are limited, there is a sense of satisfaction in making the most out of the limited communication channels possible.

    Besides immersion, motivation and growth, discovering what's actually going on and how things are working by doing is something that I find pleasurable - Destiny doesn't tell you very much explicitly, you have to go and experiment.

    Overall, if any of this sounds appealing, you might enjoy this game as much as I am... if not, there are plenty of great alternatives ;)    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. TheReaper
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game is a blast co-op with it slick halo like gameplay, beautiful vista and decent RPG elementd, so definately recommend if you have friends to play with.
  67. Zepthire
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Not as groundbreaking or innovative as the hype would imply but that doesn't stop it from being a damn good game. The shooting feels very solid as you would expect from Bungie, the environments are large, look great and are fun to explore. The RPG elements are light but add a nice feeling of progression and it's always satisfying to level up or find a new gun.

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

    If you are a fan of FPS games and like or can put up with light RPG elements then this game is for you. Do not come into it expecting it to be a massively deep RPG because that is not what it is designed to be. I would say the depth of the RPG elements sits around the same level as Diablo 3.    … Expand
  68. Phoenixxl
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    I'm enjoying this game very much. It's a shooter that tries to hook in the RPG crowd and does a great job at it.

    The thing to remember is ,the game tutorial ends when you're level 20. It shows you every zone in easy mode so you can get used to them nd get a feel for the thing. After that the real game starts and the hunt for legendary and exotic armor and weapons , the ranking up in pvp    I'm enjoying this game very much. It's a shooter that tries to hook in the RPG crowd and does a great job at it.

    The thing to remember is ,the game tutorial ends when you're level 20. It shows you every zone in easy mode so you can get used to them nd get a feel for the thing. After that the real game starts and the hunt for legendary and exotic armor and weapons , the ranking up in pvp if you're into that , or just getting standing with the vangaurd to get you better armor.

    The group zones you do after you hit 20 are great. Every day there's a new one you can do for extra exp.

    You can easily see Bungie made this game to be easily expandable. Leveling beyond lvl 20 is done through gear so adding a few levels is just a mater of itemization

    Reviewers tend to rate their ego vs the gaming industry. If they don't get it they don't leave it open , they just give it a bad score. I remember WOW and EQ2 reviews in big magazines having been done by people who played until they were level 20 and level 12 respectively scoring them by how good the water looked.
    Honestly , these people have no idea, they are the bane of the gaming industry.

    Why only a 9 and not a 10 ? I don't like the idea you need a playstation plus account to have a serious game experience. It makes up for not needing a monthly fee, granted, but they have the ability to jump on the DLC train instead , which is just the same. Add a few zones, ask 10 dollars.    … Expand
  69. JoJomonkey
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    What the hell are people talking about?! They just don't want to admit that it is great! Everyone knew from the start that there was no single player offline!! Absurdly fun!!
  70. Thedailygamepad
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Ok, so from first impressions I knew from the bat, this game is not providing anything original other then the elements of story, and characters, being quirky, with good voice actors. Other then that, what was over thousands of fans getting themselves into? The same old experience, the comfort zone. While still a early, and fresh IP, we still have yet to see any new patches, and orOk, so from first impressions I knew from the bat, this game is not providing anything original other then the elements of story, and characters, being quirky, with good voice actors. Other then that, what was over thousands of fans getting themselves into? The same old experience, the comfort zone. While still a early, and fresh IP, we still have yet to see any new patches, and or enhancements to what is already introduced into the game to cast gloom and doom on the game. It delvers keep into a cave that has been mostly cleared out of resources, and ores. Where we are sitting at is where the diamonds sit, and some coal. The game play while not anything innovative is very responsive, and handles great. The lack of voice over means nothing to me, nor others who do not want to hear squeakers anyway. So now you ask is the game worth buying? For the game itself, it offers a lot of the same old defend this, scenario. Offering no variety in depths of game play. Exploring is something a little bit more of a fresh pace. Then is still the same old thing after awhile. So a game with so much hype worth giving up now on? Game just came out a day ago, let the soup thicken before you zergy "critics" slap it down. Game is solid. Lets hope Bungie adds more to do, and game modes within the missions. That is the only thing it is really missing, music is great, game plays well, plenty of enemies to rag doll around. So work on that, and the game is solid.… Expand
  71. RaiTheNoblesse
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    clearly many shooter fans dont understand MMOs.. that they start slow, but then reach challenging peaks rivaling Dark Souls franchise (if not surpassing)

    MMOs start slow and can take of only near and especially in "endgame" content.., story, gameplay, challenges, variety, raids ect. ect. ect.. (the mix and contrast of easy going and top challenging content make mmos the epical..)    clearly many shooter fans dont understand MMOs.. that they start slow, but then reach challenging peaks rivaling Dark Souls franchise (if not surpassing)

    MMOs start slow and can take of only near and especially in "endgame" content.., story, gameplay, challenges, variety, raids ect. ect. ect.. (the mix and contrast of easy going and top challenging content make mmos the epical..)

    gave a 9 to counter the bad (noob) reviews.. but time will tell, if its really worth a 9    … Expand
  72. becks1907
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Great game. It's really to be funny for playing with friends. Weapons are pretty good. I like also craft and level system. Do not expect a powerful story but this game really fun
  73. RippedCurtain
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    About half way through and so far it's nothing short of amazing. The environments and sound design are absolutely breathtaking probably the best I've ever seen in any game. The enemies are varied and have a fairly intelligent AI, they scale with the more people in your fire-team and provide a great challenge this way.

    The story and writing take a back seat to game-play and adventure    About half way through and so far it's nothing short of amazing. The environments and sound design are absolutely breathtaking probably the best I've ever seen in any game. The enemies are varied and have a fairly intelligent AI, they scale with the more people in your fire-team and provide a great challenge this way.

    The story and writing take a back seat to game-play and adventure which in my opinion is a good thing, allowing for good banter with your friends as you mow down the enemies. The RPG elements are simple yet deep and satisfying.

    Competitive multi-player is also a nice surprise, it's pretty balanced for launch and the maps are really well designed, no spawning problems at all and no class or weapon is overpowered. The satisfaction from getting a clutch multi-kill with a special ability is one of the most exciting things I've encountered in a FPS multi-player in recent memory.

    I'm excited to see what Bungie are going to do with DLC, a few additional worlds and mechanics is all I can really ask for at this stage, a racing mini-game in armed sparrows would be super fun and so would some kind of space combat.

    I literally cannot understand the red reviews, It's quite obvious they are coming from either people who misunderstood what this game was going to be based on over-excitement from it's hefty marketing campaign or little children who suffer from some kind of mental retardation.    … Expand
  74. RoccosRant
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    You need to give this game a few hours of gameplay before you really start to see what they are doing here. It's a Halo a shoot and loot. Plain and simple. If you like Halo and enjoy games like Borderlands, there's no way you won't have a blast with this. I unlocked the PvP last night and remember what I missed about those late nights with college buds playing team death match andYou need to give this game a few hours of gameplay before you really start to see what they are doing here. It's a Halo a shoot and loot. Plain and simple. If you like Halo and enjoy games like Borderlands, there's no way you won't have a blast with this. I unlocked the PvP last night and remember what I missed about those late nights with college buds playing team death match and domination. On top of a great PvP experience the customization and plethora of weapons and armor make this such a huge step up from the old days of halo PvP. The story is probably the only real weak point I can see. I'm about 15 hours in and am not regretting the purchase. I look forward to putting a lot more hours into leveling, finding rare weapons and armor and blasting my way through the competition. Great game!… Expand
  75. vcca15
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I waited a few days past release to pick destiny up, i wasnt impressed with the beta, and when i started seeing mixed or below average reviews i assumed i was right, the game was boring and i wasnt going to buy it.

    After being convinced by my friends to pick it up, i did so, and i was wrong, the game is alot better once you start playing, story isnt great but the game is fun, plays well    I waited a few days past release to pick destiny up, i wasnt impressed with the beta, and when i started seeing mixed or below average reviews i assumed i was right, the game was boring and i wasnt going to buy it.

    After being convinced by my friends to pick it up, i did so, and i was wrong, the game is alot better once you start playing, story isnt great but the game is fun, plays well and looks great. The game is excellent. The more you play the more fun it is, the strike playlist, the raids and multiplayer are awesome and will keep you playing for a long time.    … Expand
  76. Kimomarudotcom
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Destiny could be called, "Destiny: Halo Evolved". It's like if Borderlands and Guild Wars 2 (two games that I like) had a baby, that union would produce Destiny.

    The game plays well, there's lots of cool loot, levelling, good grinding - you can easily lose hours in their world (and I plan to do so this weekend). But, as at least one user review has pointed out (and rightly so),    Destiny could be called, "Destiny: Halo Evolved". It's like if Borderlands and Guild Wars 2 (two games that I like) had a baby, that union would produce Destiny.

    The game plays well, there's lots of cool loot, levelling, good grinding - you can easily lose hours in their world (and I plan to do so this weekend).

    But, as at least one user review has pointed out (and rightly so), community and communication is very much lacking. I haven't been able to form or join a Strike Team since launch, there are way too many loan wolf players who are grinding and aren't looking for any substantial interaction with others. This is a very common problem in multiplayer games today that unfortunately Destiny has not yet managed to overcome. I was looking forward to Destiny since its announcement because it gave the impression that it would give players high incentive to communicate with each other. Not yet. For example, in playing through Devil's Lair last night, I was playing with two other strangers and couldn't convince them to form a strike team despite the fact that we were losing a lot. Destiny's biggest challenge is getting players talking and playing together properly, and I'm hoping they figure out how to do it.

    Despite this, Destiny is a high quality title that I am hoping will patch its issues sensibly.    … Expand
  77. thimolor
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    I like this game. I was afraid to buy this because everyone was telling that it is boring and that it repeats itself too much. But then I reminded myself that I really liked Dark Souls and Diablo too and did I miss that those games didn't have an epic storyline, no I didn't. The story itself is to play those games. I don't need any fancy cutscenes. Destiny has a lot to do and the gameplayI like this game. I was afraid to buy this because everyone was telling that it is boring and that it repeats itself too much. But then I reminded myself that I really liked Dark Souls and Diablo too and did I miss that those games didn't have an epic storyline, no I didn't. The story itself is to play those games. I don't need any fancy cutscenes. Destiny has a lot to do and the gameplay is sooooo freaking good and that is why I can recommend this to a Dark Souls/Diablo fan any day.… Expand
  78. Catolic_Gamer
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Estou gostando muito do jogo, ótima jogabilidade, boa história e gráficos deslumbrantes. Sei que cada pessoa tem sua opinião, mas acho que não devem se deixar levar pelos reviews pessimistas e ter sua própria experiência de jogo. Vocês não vão se arrepender!!! Parabéns à Bungie pelo ótimo trabalho!!!
    Abraços e fiquem com Deus!!!
  79. thedude74
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a great sci-fi action FPS. Lots of people are trying to grade it as an MMO or RPG, but that's not what it is. It's a FPS that incorporates some MMO and RPG elements. It just adds them in, sort of as if Bungie played some games like Borderlands and Mass Effect since it made Halo and decided to add a couple bits from them into their new game. But, for the most part, Destiny isDestiny is a great sci-fi action FPS. Lots of people are trying to grade it as an MMO or RPG, but that's not what it is. It's a FPS that incorporates some MMO and RPG elements. It just adds them in, sort of as if Bungie played some games like Borderlands and Mass Effect since it made Halo and decided to add a couple bits from them into their new game. But, for the most part, Destiny is a very enjoyable FPS. It takes a few hours to get into, but from about 4 or 5 hours in, to about 25 hours in I had a blast. Now though, as I'm up to the mid 20's and trying to find the top line loot that allows you to reach the highest levels, I'm getting pretty frustrated with the loot system. The game rewards you with loot seemingly based on performance in all game modes, including multiplayer. But it is just random, it doesnt seem to have much at all to do with performance, which can be very frustrating. The last two nights I played for hours trying to loot up, but was unlucky and got almost nothing, at one point winning 4 rumble pit matches in a row, in which I got nothing, but in some every single other player was rewarded with loot. At this stage of the game, it is starting to feel like a chore, the grinding to try to move up levels, and so it gets frustrating when you dont find a reasonable, logical way to make your time spent playing equate into reasonable progression. But, other than that, it's a great game.… Expand
  80. DSouls_guy
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Great game, I don't understand all the low reviews. Destiny is an ever growing game and is meant to be played for a long time to come. Bungie did a great job with implementing fps and rpg together and giing us a great experience. I will be playing Destiny for many years to come
  81. Jeanp
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Bungie did a great game here folks, it enjoyable and fun, play with friends. It is a bit repetitive, then again what game isn't? Go play it and enjoy the experience. Graphics are nice, music is epic and controls are tight. The Story is there but it is short.
  82. ltsiegfried
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a wonderful experiment of what an open world PVE FPS could be. I hope more games try this approach, focusing less on driving the player through a rollercoaster corridor and more on creating a custom experience for each player, with high replayability.

    The shooting is nice, the worlds are beautiful, and huge, which compensates a little bit the fact that there are so few zones,    Destiny is a wonderful experiment of what an open world PVE FPS could be. I hope more games try this approach, focusing less on driving the player through a rollercoaster corridor and more on creating a custom experience for each player, with high replayability.

    The shooting is nice, the worlds are beautiful, and huge, which compensates a little bit the fact that there are so few zones, and the PVP is a classical but effective fast paced/low time to kill/mobility focused competition.

    There are, however, some things that could be improved :
    - The story is somewhat fuzzy and poorly narated (it gets better as the campaign progresses)
    - The worlds are huge, but there are only 4 of them, a couple more would provide more diversity
    - Commuication and grouping is apalling, with no good mechanics to chat/create a fireteam quickly with people who are not necessarily your friends

    Appart for the communicaiton part, that's no big deal and I definitely recommend buying it, although I wonder if in spite of the replayability options, the game has indeed a long lifespan.    … Expand
  83. Gwyndolin
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    It makes no sense to me how some people give this game a low score after they have played hundreds of hours of it.

    I wrote off the story almost immediately during Beta. That was a flop for sure. The fact there's no matchmaking for Raids is even more of a misstep, but whatever, LFG websites made it feasible. The core game play is good. It has the top quality gun play that only exists    It makes no sense to me how some people give this game a low score after they have played hundreds of hours of it.

    I wrote off the story almost immediately during Beta. That was a flop for sure.
    The fact there's no matchmaking for Raids is even more of a misstep, but whatever, LFG websites made it feasible.
    The core game play is good. It has the top quality gun play that only exists in Halo / CoD series, and tried to fit it in a pseudo MMO setting. The 6 classes felt different enough for me to be invested in all of them almost evenly.

    The amount of content wasn't there compared to your typical MMO endgame, but as long as you are playing to 'get better', it won't feel like a mindless grind for gears. It would be a lot better if the developers focused a bit more on PVP, made it more rewarding to perform well, balanced guns more, from the very beginning. By the time they got around to that, I had already moved on.

    Looking back at the 600 something hours I've spent in the game, I feel like the game did more things right than wrong, especially with the frequent patches, the developers are really trying to make the game great.
    The Vault of Glass is still one of the best multiplayer experiences I've had.    … Expand
  84. notaworry
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I did not hype myself up for this game, nor did I do any sort of research on the game before its release. I preorered the game 2 weeks before release and picked it up on release day. I am thoroughly enjoying the game with my friends. i enjoy shoots and getting better loot. If you like collecting increasingly better loot in shooters, and are not interested in an epic story, then this gameI did not hype myself up for this game, nor did I do any sort of research on the game before its release. I preorered the game 2 weeks before release and picked it up on release day. I am thoroughly enjoying the game with my friends. i enjoy shoots and getting better loot. If you like collecting increasingly better loot in shooters, and are not interested in an epic story, then this game is perfect for you. Oh multiplayer is very fun too!… Expand
  85. robozot
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    The more I play, the more I love it.
    The shooting is the best there is. It's just incredible. Everyone should agree on that.
    This is a good game with a great one waiting to come out. Once all the features are there - the community will make clear what they want/need over time - this will develop into somthing truly awesome.
  86. themostunclean
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I am loving Destiny and it's probably for one reason. I don't know why but I am completely impervious to hype. I'm always able to wait patiently and se for myself rather than being gullible and sucking up and believing every little thing released by the gaming media. Poor scores for Deatiny seem to come down to 2 reasons-

    1- Social lemmings who hopped on the hype train, then hopped on    I am loving Destiny and it's probably for one reason. I don't know why but I am completely impervious to hype. I'm always able to wait patiently and se for myself rather than being gullible and sucking up and believing every little thing released by the gaming media. Poor scores for Deatiny seem to come down to 2 reasons-

    1- Social lemmings who hopped on the hype train, then hopped on the hate train.

    2- Halo/COD Dudebros who expected it to be a PVP focused shoot.

    Then there are the so called professional reviewers who seemingly didn't listen to a word of the releases from Bungie that THEY THENSELVES reported on. Never was this labeled as open world, or an MMORPG. Bungie specifically avoided comparisons to that for a reason. The bad reviews for this game read like a 10 year old whining about not getting their pony for Christmas. Spoiled and ungrateful. Of course I kind of expect that from Polygon- they're a bunch of crying hipster D-bags.

    As for the game. It's beautiful and addictive. I don't have many games come along where I want to only play it for days on end but this is one of them. If this had been any other studio with about half the publicity it received, everyone would be calling it amazing. But there are so few people that can actually think for themselves or maintain an objective perspective.

    True, the story could use some work but if you read the Grimoire cards in the app, there's actually a lot of very deep lore to the game.

    Go in with an open mind, leave your expectations at the door and you will love this game.    … Expand
  87. Zionnomonus
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I love it!
    I did not care for this game before the Beta, which was when I finally tried it and it was just what I was looking for.. After 2 months of painful waiting I finally got the game, and I was not let down from my existing hype. Nice graphics, exellent animations, great sound and beatuflly crafted worlds makes this a game for me, but if there is one thing I can say that feels kind    I love it!
    I did not care for this game before the Beta, which was when I finally tried it and it was just what I was looking for.. After 2 months of painful waiting I finally got the game, and I was not let down from my existing hype. Nice graphics, exellent animations, great sound and beatuflly crafted worlds makes this a game for me, but if there is one thing I can say that feels kind of bad so must it be the story. It just kind of lacks depth.

    End note: I like it for what it is (A new IP) and that I did not over hype myself helped that. I never cared for Halo much so that might have something to do with it.    … Expand
  88. Goblox
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This is really a great game. There are far too many people giving this game a 0 which is so disingenuous. 0 means it couldn't be worse. Hardly the case with this game. A lot of the negative reviews are based off of people having misconceptions about what this game is "supposed to be." Let me say right now what Bungie has been saying all along this is neither Halo nor an MMORPG. ThisThis is really a great game. There are far too many people giving this game a 0 which is so disingenuous. 0 means it couldn't be worse. Hardly the case with this game. A lot of the negative reviews are based off of people having misconceptions about what this game is "supposed to be." Let me say right now what Bungie has been saying all along this is neither Halo nor an MMORPG. This game is also not Borderlands. If you bought this game or are planning on buying this game because you think it is one of these things then you are mistaken.

    This game is what Bungie is calling a "shared world shooter." It is a FPS first and foremost with a combat system that is similar to Halo. By similar I mean the feel of the combat is comparable to Halo as far as combat flow, weapon mechanics, physics, etc. However, it still feels unique particularly with the super abilities.

    As far as the "Shared World" portion of the game there is not open world chat system, it is all squad based. Bungie did this deliberately so that the Tower and other social areas didn't turn into troll central. Honestly, it's better that way so we don't have to deal with racists and spammers in the common areas. It is entirely up to you if and when you want to team up with other players and engage in the social aspect of the game.

    The loot is cool and unique and it doesn't spam you with loot like in Borderlands and Diablo. I prefer this system honestly since you will be leveling up your individual gear.

    The world is open world in the same way that Borderland is open world not in the way Skyrim is open world.

    Overall, if you appreciate this game for what it is rather than trying to turn it into something it is not and was never intended to be, i.e. Halo or WoW, then you will have a great time. One of the best games I have played in a long long time.    … Expand
  89. Vandal
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    This is the best game I have played for some time. Some of the missions are absolutely epic. It took me and my fire team around 1.5 hours to finish one boss mission. Even though the other two members were not people I knew there was still a fantastic amount of team work. One of the best multilayer experiences I've had in gaming.
    You can also play much shorter missions either with comrades    This is the best game I have played for some time. Some of the missions are absolutely epic. It took me and my fire team around 1.5 hours to finish one boss mission. Even though the other two members were not people I knew there was still a fantastic amount of team work. One of the best multilayer experiences I've had in gaming.
    You can also play much shorter missions either with comrades or solo if you just want a quick game.
    Fatalism are great and Destiny certainly borrows a lot in the look and feel department from Mass Effect but that is only a positive for me.
    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  90. MeltBrown
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Truly a fantastic game. Yes, it gets a bit repetitive, but it's a shooter. And compared to other shooters, it actually mixes things up a LOT more than the standard fare. Really a blast, both "single" and multi player.
  91. robdot
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    If you have some regular friends to play with, it will greatly increase your enjoyment of this game. It's borderlands mixed with halo,,but just not as easy to find other players,,,or join their fireteams...also by default the join fireteams setting is set to private......every time you log in.,,and it seems most people don't know this, or how to change the setting.
  92. Elesen
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    I had pretty much written Destiny off based on the mixed reviews, and I'll agree this game isn't for everyone. It turns out this is exactly the game I was hoping for. Fun to play, really amazing environments, and the character progression is perfect for my taste.

    Don't buy this game if you're a hardcore FPS player, or have grand MMORPG expectations. I'm really glad I gave Destiny a    I had pretty much written Destiny off based on the mixed reviews, and I'll agree this game isn't for everyone. It turns out this is exactly the game I was hoping for. Fun to play, really amazing environments, and the character progression is perfect for my taste.

    Don't buy this game if you're a hardcore FPS player, or have grand MMORPG expectations.

    I'm really glad I gave Destiny a chance, because I'm planning to put at least 50+ hours into this game.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. FMstereo
    Oct 3, 2014
    9
    I purchased the PS4 + Destiny bundle a couple of weeks ago as part of a 'you deserve it impulse buy'. I was mostly oblivious to the hype surrounding this game and only realised it was a AAA title when doing a bit of on the spot research and opting for this particular bundle.

    I've been playing games since 1984 across a slew of different platforms. Over the years I've come across a few    I purchased the PS4 + Destiny bundle a couple of weeks ago as part of a 'you deserve it impulse buy'. I was mostly oblivious to the hype surrounding this game and only realised it was a AAA title when doing a bit of on the spot research and opting for this particular bundle.

    I've been playing games since 1984 across a slew of different platforms. Over the years I've come across a few gems. When asked what my favourite game is I usually reply Skyrim. But Halo, Half-life, Dark Souls, Uncharted, Bioshock, GTA, among others, would also rank extremely well.

    Now, Destiny isn't a perfect game. It may need a little patching, minor fixes and a few updates here and there. It's an enterprise. A saga of sorts. Star Wars v0.5. People that bought into the hype are experiencing a myriad of different conflicting thoughts and feelings. Thankfully I wasn't exposed to it and can take it for what it is.

    As it stands, Destiny is a FANTASTIC game! Trust me.
    Here's the interesting bit: if we are to believe the rumoured roadmap, it can get even better and improve over time. I'm having a great, great time playing as a Warlock (currently level 18 and rising)! The crucible is fun! The tech tree is fun! The missions are fun! The raids and strikes are fun! Bottom line: you get your money's worth and then some. You have guaranteed fun. It's already a gem of a game and can only get better!
    Go get it! (Really!)

    BTW, I simply fail to comprehend or even respect critic reviews and user reviews that rate this game lower than an 8 or 84%. It's a clear 9 for the time being. It can become a 10 soon. That's better than what can be said of most games. Well done Bungie!    … Expand
  96. Dtweak
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    This game is is like the Phantasy Star online of the FPS genre. Its a hub based theme park MMO with the best shooting mechanics ever placed into a FPS mmo. How far this game goes will depend entirely on how fast they put out content. As it is now, if you enjoy the combat you will likely put in hundreds of hours into the game.
  97. Seigert
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    My first thoughts about buying Destiny after it's announce was cautious at best -- after all, I'm not a fan of 1st person shooters on console, always preferred 3rd person ones and overall I'm all about action-adventure|stealth-like kind of games.

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

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

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

    Not without flaws -- players communication could be better in part of in-game (voice) chat or more simply|intuitive way to form a Fireteam 'on-the-fly', but -- hey! -- is still a very new game and I feel that it's creator a willing to make changes.    … Expand
  98. Shark_Elite
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Not the best game in the world, but pretty solid. It suffers from being over hyped. But I enjoy the game and think it gets at least a 9 out of 10.All these crazy low scores are unjustified.
  99. goliva
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    I don't like shooters... I love RPGs and grouping with people trying challenging things and noticing we are getting better every time we try... if you liked Borderlands and Diablo, Destiny brings back all the good things from these games improving it to the infinite. Masterpiece.
  100. martjan
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Great game! I'm still enjoying the same earth level, even though I played there a lot during Beta. Solid shooter mechanics, great loot, pvp and strikes. What's not to like!
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#57 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 95
  3. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. RPGamer
    Nov 25, 2014
    70
    Although Destiny isn't the brilliant start to a franchise that many had hoped for, it's a great game for those who can push through its flaws and enjoy the ride.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2014
    80
    What is most amazing of all is that despite its litany of weird little problems, Destiny is fantastic, its combat up there with the very best, the thrilling rhythm of its battles still not fading the 30th time through, and it has no single systemic problem that is not fixable. [Dec 2014, p.106]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    89
    Destiny is a flawed but still extremely fun first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a way it adds to the game's addictiveness. [Oct 2014]
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