Destiny

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6.1

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  1. Huski
    Dec 9, 2014
    0
    So..... im Playing this game since release (Sep. 9) i think i can say something about this game. The Graphics are amazing Gameplay is like Halo so fantastic. I Played till today (Dec. 10) with a Friend always he said at the beginning " There is not much Content" and he was right. After i was Lvl 20 and Farming Gear till Lvl 28 to be Raid rdy was not much Playtime (and we both work fullSo..... im Playing this game since release (Sep. 9) i think i can say something about this game. The Graphics are amazing Gameplay is like Halo so fantastic. I Played till today (Dec. 10) with a Friend always he said at the beginning " There is not much Content" and he was right. After i was Lvl 20 and Farming Gear till Lvl 28 to be Raid rdy was not much Playtime (and we both work full time together). Then i was Lvl 28 and was farming (a Helmet in the Raid u can do Once a week HM an normal) till release of the first DLC and i am Still Lvl 29 (-.-). Okay after a big **** of the Community i thought maybe they hear and learn something and Patch it........ NOPE Since release the same **** every Day. Then i thought maybe with the DLC would come some content that tells more about the story nope just 3 missions that u play in an hour the funniest about that is, that the areas where the quest are and u are playing were there since release of the game so nothing new (not much realy). I had to laugh when I saw it while I was playing... so at the end i decided to write this rewiev, there are so many things that I would criticize yet like ( Small Map/s, ****ty Loot System, Less Story (with DLC!!!!) and much more but many people before me or in other reviews telled about the problems of the game.

    Conclusion:

    I was cheated by 105 € by Activision and Bungie, when I would meet someone who says "I am a developer of them" I would puch him in the face and would steal his pocket :) ... and im serious.    … Expand
  2. unluckydice
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    If your expecting Destiny to be this magnificent halo (it's not) Destiny is an MMO. If you aren't a fan of MMO's and repetitive tasks you wont like this game, here's why Destiny is unique from the bunch. It creates scenario's that involve the player more-so rather than giving them a sense of falseness like most traditional MMO's, this is done through massive scale events and variousIf your expecting Destiny to be this magnificent halo (it's not) Destiny is an MMO. If you aren't a fan of MMO's and repetitive tasks you wont like this game, here's why Destiny is unique from the bunch. It creates scenario's that involve the player more-so rather than giving them a sense of falseness like most traditional MMO's, this is done through massive scale events and various enemy's which can be fought anyway you choose, and wondrous landscapes throughout the galaxy, The end game of Destiny is worth the time if your willing to spend the time, surprising enough Destiny shines the most on the PVP side moreso than the PVE think halo MP. unfortunately though destiny didn't live up to the hype which is becoming traditional among many games this day and age, a few reasons the lack of story, grimoire? boring enemy's and the loot randomization among many more which i wont get into here… Expand
  3. BroserJ
    Dec 8, 2014
    1
    lets make half a game with no story, slap a load of DLCs that are already IN the disk and call it a day.And then the next step will be to pay the bigger reviewers a LOT fo money so that we can deceive our costumers a bit longer before the castle of glass breaks and everyone notices how this game sucks-Bungie
  4. mac9891
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Although not a traditional MMO its loads of fun with your buddies. DO NO TRY TO PLAY THIS ALONE OR SOLO YOU WILL GET BORED FAST. But if you can get a group of friends its an amazing game.
  5. 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.
  6. Spaghetti
    Dec 7, 2014
    7
    It's sad to see a game that started out out so great, turn into yet another CoD bashing bandwagon. Honestly, I thought I was going to be apart of that bandwagon, even after the fun I had playing the beta (At a friends house, not via preorder). The reviews that people like Angry Joe had about left a very nasty taste in my mouth about the game. However, after my friends convinced me to buyIt's sad to see a game that started out out so great, turn into yet another CoD bashing bandwagon. Honestly, I thought I was going to be apart of that bandwagon, even after the fun I had playing the beta (At a friends house, not via preorder). The reviews that people like Angry Joe had about left a very nasty taste in my mouth about the game. However, after my friends convinced me to buy the game since it still received a mediocre review.

    When I played it, it was actually very fun. Although the lack of story is a huge problem, I can still get over it as I come into my video games expecting GAMEPLAY. As John Carmack said "Story in a game is like a story in a porn movie. It's expected to be there, but it's not that important." And although its probably not there, its the core gameplay that is what should be focused on.

    But, this does not mean that gameplay is innocent. Yes, there are moments in the game that feel like Bungie's idea of "difficulty" is shooting for an hour. Yes, what was thought to happen with the games exploration didn't. And yes, the reward system for PVP is horrible (Do bad, get better rewards).

    However, if you look past this, then you will find a very solid FPS that can be fun alone or with friends. The game is visually amazing, the gun mechanics are fair, the PVP despite the reward system is great, and if you can get around the other problems then you will find a product than you can play for a little while until something else comes around the corner.    … Expand
  7. HermesDomain
    Dec 7, 2014
    5
    Destiny has some very good points but you see it all in the first quarter of gameplay. Missions quickly become repetitive and they have you backtrack through the same areas way to many times. This makes the loot grind unbearable as all the missions will have gotten boring, and there is nothing new to discover. Plus the classes don't really play that differently. This is a game worthDestiny has some very good points but you see it all in the first quarter of gameplay. Missions quickly become repetitive and they have you backtrack through the same areas way to many times. This makes the loot grind unbearable as all the missions will have gotten boring, and there is nothing new to discover. Plus the classes don't really play that differently. This is a game worth playing but not at full price.… Expand
  8. Cookiebooky
    Dec 5, 2014
    1
    Most pathetic game I have played this year.
    Lacks a decent story mode. 8?hours is weak and the story was the same **** over and over. Deploy ghost and shoot a wave of enemies. Fx other grinding games like Borderlands have humor and fun weapons. This game have 3-4 weapon skins per weapon class and rather boring design.
    Character creation is limited and uninteresting The biggest let down    Most pathetic game I have played this year.
    Lacks a decent story mode. 8?hours is weak and the story was the same **** over and over. Deploy ghost and shoot a wave of enemies. Fx other grinding games like Borderlands have humor and fun weapons. This game have 3-4 weapon skins per weapon class and rather boring design.
    Character creation is limited and uninteresting
    The biggest let down is the limited content in this game. Nothing to do except killingly boring rare drops grinding.
    But fear not. Get a expansion for 40$ to get content thatshould have been in this piece of garbage.
    Should have known better from an Activasion published game… bye forever Bungie. You have lost your soul    … Expand
  9. jlplatten
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I'm still playing this game since day one... must be a 10. New patches are fixing major problems with the game. I just wish DLC could improve story and voice acting.
  10. 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
  11. Th3JourneyMan
    Dec 3, 2014
    3
    It's actually quite a sad thing to review Destiny, because it's easy to see the skill of Bungie in the game. The gameplay is seamless, and the graphics are great. It feels amazing to play. Mechanically, it is great.

    Unfortunately, that is the extent of the positives. This game was marketed as an MMO-esque experience with a magnificent and epic storyline that could only be done by the    It's actually quite a sad thing to review Destiny, because it's easy to see the skill of Bungie in the game. The gameplay is seamless, and the graphics are great. It feels amazing to play. Mechanically, it is great.

    Unfortunately, that is the extent of the positives. This game was marketed as an MMO-esque experience with a magnificent and epic storyline that could only be done by the house that gave us Halo, or if it wasn't, then they somehow managed to make that impression on me without intending to.

    So, let me first examine this notion. There is not a single truly MMO feature in this game. First, within the game itself, there is not a single mechanism for players to organize themselves into large persisting groups, and if there were, these organizations could do nothing to substantially impact the Destiny universe. By contrast, EVE Online, for instance, allows players to form corporations. WOW has clans. Destiny has 6 man fireteams that last as long as a raid does. While they may remain your friends afterwards, the team does not. In EVE, corporations can substantially affect the political atmosphere, control systems, form alliances against enemies, and so on. These things can and do destroy months, even years, worth of work put into the game by players. No such seismic events happen in Destiny.

    Secondly, the storyline is simply non-existent. I know that sounds like I'm sensationalizing, but I truly mean it. A central conflict is never outlined, beyond an amorphous "Light vs Dark" which could have been dropped entirely with zero impact on the events and their perception. You begin on what ends up being the central quest of the game about halfway through the story arc, but there is absolutely no sense of progression in a storyline at any point. Even after defeating the final boss, I guessed that was the end of the story, but I didn't know until cutscenes started rolling.

    In Halo, we knew.
    Heck, even in Call of Duty [insert name], we knew. We never did not know.

    Somehow, the authors of one of the most epic stories in video game history managed to get their story outdone by Call of Duty Modern Warfare.

    There isn't even a place to trade gear/resources with other people. Obviously a traditional shooter wouldn't think about that for a moment, but for something that I thought was going to be an MMO-esque experience, that's a basic functionality that needs to be in place.

    This, however, brings us to what Destiny is, which is a loot-driven game. Everything in this game revolves around getting better gear and leveling it up, and it fails horribly at making this an enjoyable experience. By comparison, Borderlands provides hours of storyline to grind and find the best gear. EVE provides powerful tools to users to ease the process while making it a challenging and meaningful process. Farming loot in Destiny, however, involves either spending significant amounts of time looking for a fireteam to carry you through a difficult raid, or hopping on a wall on the Moon and shooting bad guys emerging from a couple of caves for an hour.

    To summarize, Destiny, to me, is a massive disappointment. I was looking for the next chapter in gaming. I was hoping for epic battles of 50 v 50 and an amazing storyline, but I received 6 v 6 multiplayer (that's a whole separate issue. Multiplayer......fml) and no story at all.

    I've learned some very good things from this, though. First, ignore marketing. Wait for user reviews to come out, and listen to them. DO NOT PREORDER. I made the mistake of spending an extra $30 for the expansions, which I will probably never play in a serious manner.

    Hope this helps!    … Expand
  12. Arctic_Oblivion
    Dec 2, 2014
    6
    I played the Beta for Destiny on PS4 and thought it was fun. I downloaded the full game digitally later and regretted it ever since.
    The game is beautiful, the weapons are cool, gameplay is smooth.
    If you have a group of buddies to play with, I can see this being fun, or if you are a fan of pvp. If you're a loner like me who generally prefers to play either solo or just join public    I played the Beta for Destiny on PS4 and thought it was fun. I downloaded the full game digitally later and regretted it ever since.
    The game is beautiful, the weapons are cool, gameplay is smooth.
    If you have a group of buddies to play with, I can see this being fun, or if you are a fan of pvp.
    If you're a loner like me who generally prefers to play either solo or just join public missions to kill a huge boss, then you are not going to be happy with this game. It has some solo content and it has some public boss killing fights, but other than that, you are going to wander around aimlessly with next to no story line, and oh yeah if you have friends on your console who have the game as well, they will bug the ever lovin dog out of you to join their fire teams.
    I'm not giving this game a zero because it IS well made, but it isn't well constructed when it comes to quests or story, and if you're looking for stuff to do, after a short while ( a week ), you're going to have a bad time. I refuse to buy dlc at this point, and I wish I could get my money back.    … Expand
  13. yrnotyrkhakis
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    I'm not a big fan of FPS games like this, but I can see this is a very good game. The graphics are gorgeous and there's tons of weapons, armor, and upgrades to find and loot. For my playstyle I couldn't put more than 8 hours into it before it got repetitive for me. Go here, shoot these guys, kill the big one that's a bullet sponge and come back. I also don't do a lot of online gaming,I'm not a big fan of FPS games like this, but I can see this is a very good game. The graphics are gorgeous and there's tons of weapons, armor, and upgrades to find and loot. For my playstyle I couldn't put more than 8 hours into it before it got repetitive for me. Go here, shoot these guys, kill the big one that's a bullet sponge and come back. I also don't do a lot of online gaming, so I didn't fully appreciate all that Destiny was trying to do with it's connected world. If you like doing team co-op or deathmatch, there's a lot to offer. I break this game out to people unfamiliar with the PS4 to show off the graphics. I think the game deserves a 7, but if you're like me and not into FPS games, I would say it's a 5.… Expand
  14. vayden12
    Dec 1, 2014
    4
    Long story short: I wanted to love this game. Alas, Amazon got it back for $20.50. It was worth 85 hours (not a minor amount of time), but I won't give another 10 minutes to this game.

    While I did not follow the original press releases and hype surrounding it, I had enough trusted hearsay to take a chance. Again, it was worth the hours and $40, but nothing past that. I grew bored from    Long story short: I wanted to love this game. Alas, Amazon got it back for $20.50. It was worth 85 hours (not a minor amount of time), but I won't give another 10 minutes to this game.

    While I did not follow the original press releases and hype surrounding it, I had enough trusted hearsay to take a chance. Again, it was worth the hours and $40, but nothing past that. I grew bored from the repetition and yes, every game gets somewhat repetitive, but Destiny became painful.

    Story: Scattered, dismiss able, and shallow.
    Graphics: Beautiful and varied, this game shone brightest here!
    Variety: Please...5 or 6 multiplayer maps came up for me 95% of the time on the few offerings of game modes, 6 strikes (3 of them making up 95% of the 'random' strikes), and repeated, dull enemies.
    Replay Value: Not long...10 years of content to come, but 2 weeks of fun, 2 weeks of frustration, and ultimately, a break up in the end.

    If you enjoy it, good for you. If not, there is plenty more out ther to love!    … Expand
  15. jzyk93
    Nov 30, 2014
    6
    -GRAPHICS: Very nice, crisp detail in the game. You can see planets revolving and cracks in buildings. The attention to detail is nice. 9/10 on graphics.
    -STORY: The story is so vague and dry I had to go to the internet to see what the game was about. The story is that bad. I felt like it left some plot holes unanswered and there is hardly any character development at all. 4/10 on story.    -GRAPHICS: Very nice, crisp detail in the game. You can see planets revolving and cracks in buildings. The attention to detail is nice. 9/10 on graphics.
    -STORY: The story is so vague and dry I had to go to the internet to see what the game was about. The story is that bad. I felt like it left some plot holes unanswered and there is hardly any character development at all. 4/10 on story.
    -GAMEPLAY: The gameplay is fun especially when you have friends to play with and help out. The controls are smooth and you feel like you are in total control. However there is no over world map you can see; only the one where you pick a mission on the planet of your choice. The gameplay gets very redundant after so long and Bungie really needs to make the areas much larger. 7/10 for gameplay.
    -MULTIPLAYER: The multiplayer in Destiny is your run of the mill team death match, capture the flag, and free for all. With this being an MMO it is essentially a multiplayer game in itself but the strict multiplayer element is very basic and just like Call of Duty. 5/10 for Multiplayer.
    -VERDICT: Destiny is a fun game and great social experience for those who want the most out of their PS4. It has beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay but the story is just plain terrible. If you like a social experience and like to try a fun game while it may last you a short while try this game. For an overall score of 7/10.    … Expand
  16. Snape2
    Nov 30, 2014
    6
    Destiny misses so many important aspects. Better loot system, interesting quest, lore in the game and, most importantly, A story. The game is just like a on rails shoot, go to this planet kill this dude, go to another planet kill theses dudes, go to another planet use your ghost to scan something. No one tells you anything about the universe and we don't care about anything or anybody.Destiny misses so many important aspects. Better loot system, interesting quest, lore in the game and, most importantly, A story. The game is just like a on rails shoot, go to this planet kill this dude, go to another planet kill theses dudes, go to another planet use your ghost to scan something. No one tells you anything about the universe and we don't care about anything or anybody. Without amazing gun play, great pvp, interesting and cool classes, and really good graphics. This game would be a disaster.… Expand
  17. Phil_Panteleit
    Nov 30, 2014
    8
    I waited until now to play Destiny. I have read a lot of reviews and my thought is. The story could have been put together better. Sometimes your not even sure why or what your doing. After all the work they said they did I guess they forgot people like a good story. Graphically this game is the pinnacle for all other games to follow. As a FPS it has great control and feels so smooth. II waited until now to play Destiny. I have read a lot of reviews and my thought is. The story could have been put together better. Sometimes your not even sure why or what your doing. After all the work they said they did I guess they forgot people like a good story. Graphically this game is the pinnacle for all other games to follow. As a FPS it has great control and feels so smooth. I would like to feel a little more revelant when first starting. Playing with my friends who are all leveled up, I literally found myself standing around cheerleading. All in all Destiny is a visual masterpiece with great control and a very confusing story.… Expand
  18. alt2000
    Nov 29, 2014
    8
    People are too harsh. this game has flaws but when compared too whats on the market for next-gen as of now its not all bad, this isn't everyone shooter but I'm tired of people whining about how its terrible,

    {P.S. its tons of more fun with friends, tells you allot about the people who hate this game :D}
  19. roun12
    Nov 29, 2014
    7
    The game overall is great. The graphics are top notch. There is a wide variety of weapons to chose from. Where the game falls behind is lack of good customization, when you want an item with better stats it may look ugly considering how much you like your character to look, after level 20 the way your character looks is out of your hands. The crystal engrams don't always give the legendaryThe game overall is great. The graphics are top notch. There is a wide variety of weapons to chose from. Where the game falls behind is lack of good customization, when you want an item with better stats it may look ugly considering how much you like your character to look, after level 20 the way your character looks is out of your hands. The crystal engrams don't always give the legendary they are and may give a blue or a green instead of the purple that it is. The random number generation system is the most sadistic bull-crap I've ever seen. It doesn't matter how many kills or assist you get you still have a chance of getting an item that sucks. This game has a 500 million dollar budget which is higher than the GED of most countries around the world but you can't trade with other people! The online section is practically an MMO but why can't you trade!? Other than that I can't complain about any other thing in the game.… Expand
  20. commenter-x
    Nov 28, 2014
    5
    After a hunfree hours playing this game, I had to ask myself the question if it was worthwhile. The conclusion: It was not. While Destiny has exceptional, intuitive game mechanics, and a fun PvP, the game has so many design flaws, you could write a whole book on bad game design based only on Destiny. Here is a list that just scratches the surface:
    - Repetitive, linear mission design.    After a hunfree hours playing this game, I had to ask myself the question if it was worthwhile. The conclusion: It was not. While Destiny has exceptional, intuitive game mechanics, and a fun PvP, the game has so many design flaws, you could write a whole book on bad game design based only on Destiny. Here is a list that just scratches the surface:
    - Repetitive, linear mission design. Lacks variety.
    - Boss fights are all the same: Deplete the health of a bullet sponge, while ADDs keep spawning. This never changes, regardless of level.
    - Unskippable cut scenes.
    - No way to control music and sound effects volume.
    - Over reliance on RNG.
    - No sense of progression at endgame. Level cap relies on RNG.
    - No established social system. Limited voice chat options. Forces you to meet other players out of the game.
    - No matchmaking for the game top challenges. Paired with the last point (forcing players to step out of the game to meet other players), it makes key game elements, like playing the raid, an inconvenience.
    - You have to find key points of the story out of the game.
    - Enemies spawning at the same spots, at the same time, always. Many other immersion-killing mechanics.
    - Hub area NPCs limited to vendors.
    - Open world lacks discoverability. No reasons to go off the beaten path.
    - Grinding. Hours upon hours of boring gameplay spent farming materials.
    - Limited character customization. At endgame, gear customization is reduced to selecting a limited amount of shaders. You can choose between a few abilities and the weapons you use. That's it.
    - Weapon customization is limited to choosing between a couple of set features.
    - Amount of content just barely acceptable. This must be a decision based on greed rather than incompetence, since the DLC with additional content, was advertised, and for sale, even before the game came out.

    I'm just getting started here. The bottom line is, Destiny is a wasted opportunity. The excellent gameplay mechanics, visual and sound design, and fun PvP, saves this game from being a 2/0 or even a 0/0. Those are my two cents.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. Deiradinn
    Nov 24, 2014
    4
    This game was one of the biggest grind games I ever played. Absolutely no story, a hybrid shooter/mmorpg meant to make you grind more and more for equipment that is not exciting in the look or actual use of it. I was very excited to get this game but it's not at all fun to play the same levels, hordes of being enemies over and over again. It should be noted that people giving favorableThis game was one of the biggest grind games I ever played. Absolutely no story, a hybrid shooter/mmorpg meant to make you grind more and more for equipment that is not exciting in the look or actual use of it. I was very excited to get this game but it's not at all fun to play the same levels, hordes of being enemies over and over again. It should be noted that people giving favorable views that high are very biased. There is no way I could enjoy this game or any kind of game that makes you play for over 20 hours to actually have fun, by that time it's excruciatingly boring and just a grind fest.… Expand
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. Jozefow
    Nov 23, 2014
    1
    The negative reviews are perfectly justified. A significant number of users are having connectivity issues. Not a few, a SIGNIFICANT number of users. Yet they are still selling the game to new users without informing them of this pitfall. Users have been forced to fight the charge through their credit card company. If a mission takes 20 minutes often users are at the latter part of aThe negative reviews are perfectly justified. A significant number of users are having connectivity issues. Not a few, a SIGNIFICANT number of users. Yet they are still selling the game to new users without informing them of this pitfall. Users have been forced to fight the charge through their credit card company. If a mission takes 20 minutes often users are at the latter part of a mission and are disconnected, having to start over or at worst leaving their friends and raid groups screwed. Players are given a form letter type excuse and told to fix their routers. Many network analysts have said the problem is something else. On top of that the game is ridiculously repetitive and with three dudes nearly at the level cap I STILL don't know what the story is about.… Expand
  26. NickWiser
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    Well I just wrote an incredibly long review but Metacritic messed up and timed out, deleting all my paragraphs, so I will not go into as much detail.

    I have logged over 350+ hours in this game and know every single short cut, cheese, multiplayer map, strike mode, character, everything there is to know about this game. I was captivated for a very long time in becoming the best out of    Well I just wrote an incredibly long review but Metacritic messed up and timed out, deleting all my paragraphs, so I will not go into as much detail.

    I have logged over 350+ hours in this game and know every single short cut, cheese, multiplayer map, strike mode, character, everything there is to know about this game. I was captivated for a very long time in becoming the best out of everybody on my friends list and I achieved that with my two level 30 Warlocks. Yes, the story does suck which is why I'm giving it an 8 instead of a 10, but the gameplay is amazing. The raids, especially on hard mode, are very entertaining and require as much skill and team work as possible. It's sad to see so many bad reviews for such a damn incredible game.

    The multiplayer is phenomenal. It is just simply incredible. One of the best console multiplayers I have ever played. Bungie did a great job with the maps and balancing out skills, characters, and levels so that everybody has a chance to compete.

    After acquiring almost every exotic in the game I have finally weened off of Destiny and starting venturing out to play other games. I still think I am going to come back for the expansion pack, though, because I don't think I have ever been so attached to a game in my life. The communication with other players is wonderful and I have met a lot of good friends through Destiny.

    If the story mode was better this would easily be an 11/10, but as for now I stand with my rating: 8/10    … Expand
  27. stevo12150
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Many of these 0,1,2 ratings are ridiculous, obviously the game isn't that bad. I've played World of Warcraft and Call of Duty and I love all game types. This game is an elegant mixture of RPG and FPS. Maybe it was a bit over-hyped but we all know that story. The mechanics are amazing and the PVP is balanced, Nothing like COD where there are a few good guns and people go on 30 kill streaks.Many of these 0,1,2 ratings are ridiculous, obviously the game isn't that bad. I've played World of Warcraft and Call of Duty and I love all game types. This game is an elegant mixture of RPG and FPS. Maybe it was a bit over-hyped but we all know that story. The mechanics are amazing and the PVP is balanced, Nothing like COD where there are a few good guns and people go on 30 kill streaks. The KD ranges from about 2-.5 and there are a bunch of abilities. As for PVE its a bit repetitive toward the end but it is by no stretch of imagination boring or too easy. I recommend that you buy this game.… Expand
  28. IMPOSSIBLE
    Nov 22, 2014
    7
    This game is not horrible like some of the user reviews put it, yes it is repetitive and the story line is kinda crap but there is a fun part of leveling up your weapons and stuff so it is not a bad game its not a 0,1,or 2 that some idiots put it as its fun for grinders but it needs improvement.
  29. JaydogReviews
    Nov 22, 2014
    5
    Yet another overly hyped game. As far as story goes, I am unsure that there is one. The game itself is extremely bland and lacks any pit of emotion what so ever. There is a lack of variety in weapons, and honestly the game just feels like it was made to max out on sales, but not to actually provide the game with a great experience. There are a few positives to be found, however, the gameYet another overly hyped game. As far as story goes, I am unsure that there is one. The game itself is extremely bland and lacks any pit of emotion what so ever. There is a lack of variety in weapons, and honestly the game just feels like it was made to max out on sales, but not to actually provide the game with a great experience. There are a few positives to be found, however, the game is fun to play with friends on, and the gameplay is not too terrible. Is this game anywhere near a "next-gen experience?" Not even close. All in all, the game is not worth anything near $60.… Expand
  30. IxianD
    Nov 22, 2014
    7
    Firstly let me say that this is not Halo for PS4, it may be my the same team but it's missing that extra special something that the original Halo had in Floods (get it? *sigh*).

    The solo campaign is long, over uses the same maps and is as dull as a very dull thing that was left on the shelf of Dull R Us. Saying that however it does have it's moments as a multiplayer game. Not the    Firstly let me say that this is not Halo for PS4, it may be my the same team but it's missing that extra special something that the original Halo had in Floods (get it? *sigh*).

    The solo campaign is long, over uses the same maps and is as dull as a very dull thing that was left on the shelf of Dull R Us. Saying that however it does have it's moments as a multiplayer game. Not the online deathmatch kind but the 'let's sit and play the story together with a mate' kind of multiplayer.

    Forget the online matches, it's poorly matched to players of equal skills and as much fun as CoD (not fun at all).

    It looks very nice indeed on the PS4, and the controls and handling are spot on. I can't fault that side of the games development at all. I cannot attest to the games longevity at this point but in small short burts it does have it's moments.

    So grab a friend, play together, loot together and have fun together.    … Expand
  31. murdersto56
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    While this game won't blow away, it is decent and you will get a few hours of fun from it.
    CONS:
    I wan't to enjoy this game, but there is 1 major flaw. The game is very repetitive and rarely does anything unique or impressive with any of the missions. After about 4 hours the game starts to become predictable and eventually boring if you continue to play on your own. PROS: The game is    While this game won't blow away, it is decent and you will get a few hours of fun from it.
    CONS:
    I wan't to enjoy this game, but there is 1 major flaw. The game is very repetitive and rarely does anything unique or impressive with any of the missions. After about 4 hours the game starts to become predictable and eventually boring if you continue to play on your own.
    PROS:
    The game is very pretty with interesting settings and a great musical score, but this all feels like wasted potential for a game that could have been SO MUCH BETTER! The multiplayer is alright, but not up to the standards of other multiplayer shooters. In the end destiny feels like a game that could have been so much better had it not been as linear and repetitive. IT IS SO REPETITIVE PLAYING THE GAME BECOMES A CHORE! IN THE END DESTINY=WASTED POTENTAIL.
    As a side note I can't make a comment on Destiny's story because I had no idea what was going on, the game doesn't bother to explain it and just expects you to read a wiki of the internet. Because nothing says immersion like having to use google to work out what is going on in the game.    … Expand
  32. Moridin26
    Nov 21, 2014
    0
    The basis for the score of 0 is simple. 0 attempt to balance pvp in any way shape or form since alpha. I mean honestly does this seem like a game that was worth the $500 million they spent? Hell no! Hunters are completely unbalanced, but bungie is scared to piss people off when already there is a ton of hate out there about this game. The story was crazy short and boring. It seems to meThe basis for the score of 0 is simple. 0 attempt to balance pvp in any way shape or form since alpha. I mean honestly does this seem like a game that was worth the $500 million they spent? Hell no! Hunters are completely unbalanced, but bungie is scared to piss people off when already there is a ton of hate out there about this game. The story was crazy short and boring. It seems to me that everyone who made Halo must have left bungie because this game doesn't even come close to the quality of halo. All the 1 shot kills drastically reduce the effect of player skill. So many people just say "Well make a hunter." That is a pathetic excuse. Or my favorite is "You just suck." I have both a titan and a hunter. On my hunter I average anywhere from a 2.8 to 4.0 KDA. On my titan I average about a 2.0. While I know it can be difficult to balance classes they haven't done a single update to the classes since launch. Now they expect us to pay money for an expansion to a game that wasn't even worth the $60 we already paid. Give the expansion away for free and balance the classes and my rating will change. Until then I stand by my 0.… Expand
  33. J_hagennn
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    After the dust has settled, there is one thing to be said about Destiny. Over-hyped.
    Take out the hype and guess what you have. An incredible intro to a forced 5 part dlc pack season thanks to Activision. And that is really my only qualm with the game. It's a pretty large issue, but I see a lot for this game in the future. The actual game-play itself is some of the best I've played in    After the dust has settled, there is one thing to be said about Destiny. Over-hyped.
    Take out the hype and guess what you have. An incredible intro to a forced 5 part dlc pack season thanks to Activision. And that is really my only qualm with the game. It's a pretty large issue, but I see a lot for this game in the future. The actual game-play itself is some of the best I've played in it's genre. The PvP can be a little spastic and the super's can get annoying to fight against sometimes. But overall, everything plays very well. The PvE and RPG aspects of the game are what bring it down a bit. Boss's have entirely too much health, and there is hardly enough variety during the battle to make it interesting. And the fact that doing strikes is the most efficient way to acquire new gear is a little disappointing. But I'm still playing. And that's what solid game-play mechanics will do to players. The game in it's current state is unfinished, due to Activision's role. But I appreciate the way they are releasing content. It adds a new layer to immersion. If they gave you everything they had to offer at release, you'd play through it in a week or two and be done. That's not how events happen in the real world. It take's months, even years for wars to develop and end, not weeks. So by releasing certain content throughout the year, it adds an almost realistic approach to how the players will encounter the story. Destiny is an amazing FPS and an average RPG, for now. When the rest of the content is released, I believe that Destiny will finally live up to the hype it built.    … Expand
  34. pezpezpez
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    I am quite surprised by all the negative reviews of Destiny as I don't agree with them as they probably only played for a few hours as this is one of the best games I've played in a long time. I think the reason for the negative reviews is that it takes a while for the the real game to open up as raids and strikes are only open when you reach a certain level.

    The missions are very    I am quite surprised by all the negative reviews of Destiny as I don't agree with them as they probably only played for a few hours as this is one of the best games I've played in a long time. I think the reason for the negative reviews is that it takes a while for the the real game to open up as raids and strikes are only open when you reach a certain level.

    The missions are very intense when you reach over level 15 and there's great atmosphere and the music makes it even more intense! You need to play with friends in a fire-team to get the best experience as you coordinate with each other to complete strikes, raids and missions so I do not recommend to play it on your own as it's not that fun.

    The graphics are stunning and there are some breathtaking views (go to the black garden on venus!). There are always things to do from daily/weekly raids and strikes, PvP, complete bounties to upgrade your equipment.

    If I had to be super-critical, I think they should make the AI spawn random rather than at fixed points.

    If you're sitting on the fence, buy it, find people to play it with and enjoy the Destiny experience!    … Expand
  35. Tick
    Nov 19, 2014
    5
    I have had Destiny for about 2 Months. My main guy is level 29. I have completed the campaign (if you can call it that). I have a bunch of exotics. I do the Nightfall strikes solo, and have done everything except the Vault Raid.

    The Review: Indepth Story: Extremely poor.. It's disjointed, and doesn't make any sense. Spontaneously after ages of being sieged by the "darkness" (whatever    I have had Destiny for about 2 Months. My main guy is level 29. I have completed the campaign (if you can call it that). I have a bunch of exotics. I do the Nightfall strikes solo, and have done everything except the Vault Raid.

    The Review: Indepth

    Story: Extremely poor.. It's disjointed, and doesn't make any sense. Spontaneously after ages of being sieged by the "darkness" (whatever that is) all the stuff is going down now? I mean seriously... The enemy has just suddenly decided to steal some info they've had in their territory for ages... The story line is filled with this stuff. It's as if it was written at the last minute by the programmers themselves.... You can tell they wrote it in reverse. "We want the players to kill 3 waves of enemies lets have them defend a computer (which cannot be destroyed).. Wait we used that 3 times... Ok lets have the players defend a alien computer! GOOD IDEA GUYS. *High Five's all around. *

    The story is poorly scripted. I feel bad for Peter Dinklage. He's told to say "It's just past all those Devils" when there is only one Devil... Not plural... singular.... "I'm picking up a signal and it's not Cabal" When all you face next is Cabal....

    The alien races fight each other and you, but there is no reason why they do this. You just have to accept it as is. Most of the story is basically just noise that plays as you do the same missions over and over. Then you finish, and then replay the missions over and over to earn Levels of Vanguard/cryptarch/Dread Orbit... etc. for no reason at all. You get full access to everything at level 2/3 so my level 30 Cryptarch is simply to get the 'level up bonus' which are items I scrap.

    The Loot: Meh... Some of it is fun, but most of it is just junk to scrap. Infact I scrap 99+% of everything I find. It's hard to find amour that gives you the bonus you want in Ammo carry capacity for the guns you use. Sure you have boots that give you Scout rifle ammo increase but then it comes with Shotgun... You don't use a shotgun.. So you find one that gives you sniper ammo, but the other one is auto rifle...

    and the 'aesthetic' items.. cloaks for hunter. Sash, or bonds do nothing. a level 15 one that is common is the same as a rare one at level 20... Not even the ability to infuse a style you like with anything... A wasted slot.

    the shaders... Neon ones... Sure works well for multiplayer to stand out like a beacon... I have 2 that resemble cammo of a grey and green variety. I get hit less using them. So they are the only ones I use. I scrap the rest.

    MultiPlayer: The strikes are not bad, but repetitive. On the PS4 I have 6 it rotates between. You may or may not talk to the people on your team but there is no reason for it. You are just rushing it as fast as you can. Most of my friends don't play Console games, the few that do either have Xbox One or don't have Destiny on the PS4. So I have to solo everything where there isn't matchmaking.

    I tried to find a few groups to do the Vault Raid with, but to no avail. If you make it clear you want to do it you may get invited to the groups throwing out invites on a 3rd party website, but you have a better chance of being kicked from the fire team that being on it. So I haven't even tried to do the Vault except for the early stages when I could exploit to the 3rd area.

    Missions:
    Why even bother with them... It's only Kill X monsters, Travel to Y position and stand still for 10 seconds, or Deploy ghost and let it take a snapshot. That's it. Nothing else.

    Group Special Missions are: Kill Monster X, or Kill Groups of monsters at Location Y. That's it...

    Music: Awesome music. Really. They did a great job.

    Visuals: Really good. Levels and environment are the best, vehicles, and aliens are so-so. Your hunter... Faces look so-so.

    Controls: Excellent. Very intuitive, smooth and glitch free.

    I give the game a 6 because of the last few points. Otherwise it would be a 4 or lower. The last few points really save the day. You don't get frustrated by the basic mechanics, just with the story/repetitiveness of it.    … Expand
  36. mhay78
    Nov 19, 2014
    5
    Destiny.......what can you say. For all the hype and expectations from the press and gamers alike this game just fails to deliver on so many levels.

    Solid shooter mechanics, Great Visuals and that's about it. Looking for a story? there isn't really one. Looking for a lengthy game to sink your teeth into? there isn't one. Looking for an interative world to explore with traders, NPC's,    Destiny.......what can you say. For all the hype and expectations from the press and gamers alike this game just fails to deliver on so many levels.

    Solid shooter mechanics, Great Visuals and that's about it.
    Looking for a story? there isn't really one. Looking for a lengthy game to sink your teeth into? there isn't one.
    Looking for an interative world to explore with traders, NPC's, interesting side quests, ability to create mini games within the game world with friends? nope, not here.

    They could have done a simply trading/top trumps style mini game based on your weapons, armour or enemies killed...something....anything....it just feels half finished with so much bland emptiness. I mean one of the trading posts has had the same item for sale since day one. no stock refresh nothing. She must be so bored as every player wonders past without saying hello.

    What there is are a few really good levels (the first couple and one or two others) with lots of mediocre bits in between and the most anticlimatic 'big boss' finale I've ever experienced in gaming.

    I really wanted to love this game like I've done with mass effect, dragon age, Halo, PGR and others. It should have had a massive core of thirsty gamers hooked. But many have felt short changed and left cold.

    While I pop back into this game once in a while to see if anything new has been added it certainly isn't Destiny for me to enjoy this game for month after month.

    multiplayer is solid if unspectacular and hasn't got the COD must have one more go gameplay.

    Sorry Bungie but you've dropped the ball on this game, well I say game maybe more of a great Beta release because there just feels like there's so much missing.    … Expand
  37. Landoncole
    Nov 19, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a FPS that was really supposed to take the gaming scene by storm with tons of promises. Yet when I play the game I feel like sure it has the visuals and sound, but the gameplay lacks the heart I feel when playing some of the greatest games. I have yet to complete Destiny I've watched a ton of gameplay, but through the story I feel like I don't care and I'm force to watch theseDestiny is a FPS that was really supposed to take the gaming scene by storm with tons of promises. Yet when I play the game I feel like sure it has the visuals and sound, but the gameplay lacks the heart I feel when playing some of the greatest games. I have yet to complete Destiny I've watched a ton of gameplay, but through the story I feel like I don't care and I'm force to watch these videos. Also the guns don't get that epic, like it's based around loot which sure is cool, but it's not like Borderlands where you get these insane guns. Also the looting in the game doesn't seem stellar, you redo bosses/missions constantly with other people that you have to depend on. Plus the game is supposed to be massively based on DLC which nobody really likes that much because they buy the game once and they're done they want a full game, not a game that shows you stuff that sets up for a DLC. In the end overall I just don't want to play it doesn't lure me in with what it presents.… Expand
  38. 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.
  39. GamingIsDead
    Nov 19, 2014
    6
    This game is not great by any means. The graphics are quite nice, but the actual gameplay is a repetitive chore. This story missions are the exact same practically over and over just shoot this shoot taht, and the story actually makes no sense whatsoever. The 3 classes hardly have any customization, and each has there own other subclass you get at lvl15 but its a worthless attempt to makeThis game is not great by any means. The graphics are quite nice, but the actual gameplay is a repetitive chore. This story missions are the exact same practically over and over just shoot this shoot taht, and the story actually makes no sense whatsoever. The 3 classes hardly have any customization, and each has there own other subclass you get at lvl15 but its a worthless attempt to make the game more diverse as they aren't that different or that much fun. The crucible is a bad atttempt at PvP, theres really nothing very good about this game other than the graphics, the ingame driving on your speeder, and the PvE. The raid stuff is decently fun, although the bosses are extremely dumb and it all just comes down to just shoot shoot shoot sit wait for health to come back shoot as they just sit there taking punishment. I guess its a decent game for co-op and makes up for the fact that playing solo is repetitive, and hardly fun.… Expand
  40. Darleh
    Nov 18, 2014
    0
    I originally rated this game a 10. I was sorely mistaken! I'd give it a 0 after playing through the same PvE missions over and over and over. The game obviously lacks content and DLC was planned far too early into the design. I'll play the DLC that I preordered... but I will definitely NOT GIVE BUNGIE ANOTHER PENNY!
  41. trollkiller
    Nov 18, 2014
    4
    Changed rating--was a 25 level Hunter and traded it in. simply tired of the endless repetitive missions, environs, etc...this, coupled with NO narrative story at all and a seriously broken rewards system, make this the most disappointing game of the year. Such promise...such amazing shooting mechanics....wasted...
  42. durwel
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Major complaints you'll see on this title include: repetition, lack of content, glitches, stability issues, bad storytelling, and grinding.

    These are all issues but not to the level many people complain. Stability issues are few and far between unless you have some major issues or incompatible ISP, but support is always available. Glitches are apparent, but rarely gamebreaking, though    Major complaints you'll see on this title include: repetition, lack of content, glitches, stability issues, bad storytelling, and grinding.

    These are all issues but not to the level many people complain. Stability issues are few and far between unless you have some major issues or incompatible ISP, but support is always available. Glitches are apparent, but rarely gamebreaking, though I have raged quite a bit at major glitches that have to be fixed that seem to be forgotten due to community needs. I understand it, but it is frustrating.

    This game, whether people like it or not, has added a lot of new components to the world of console-gaming FPS. Much is borrowed in some places and not enough in others, but the world that has been created is graphically stunning and beautiful, with great tweaks, like the broken international space station high above the moon, the sheer massive size of ships, and so on. The combat is the smoothest I have ever seen.

    Lack of content is offset by random drops and loot, which is a major gripe from the community, though this is nothing new. Random is how it goes, and I have heard complaints about the game being short or the game being boring, but often, these are spouted by people with 200+ hours of gameplay. And this game will keep your attention for multiple hundreds of hours. Strikes are fun, the raid is hard and worthy of raiders from any game, though it does have a lot of glitches that can end your run early.

    I can spend hours on this game doing patrols and strikes, though with my characters as high as they are now, it has lost some appeal. I am very excited for much of the additions that Bungie is constantly updating and adding, but overall this game does fall short in a number of ways.

    PvP is infuriating no matter how good you're doing due to faulty net code. Glitches are obnoxious, and the game is very repetive without much of a need to continue doing the things in the game that require a lot of time. If you raid, you quickly lose the need for gaining reputation or doing bounties, and there are a ton of simple additions that would've made the game far more interesting with minimal extra effort. The story is there, but is overall drab. The lore adds some nice touches, but you have to explore that using the website or companion app which was a risk that mostly fell flat. Overall, the game has gotten more boring, but after multiple hundreds of hours by most players, I don't think there is a need to complain, especially when so many of the community have gotten to the level they are at by glitching the final boss, allowing the best weapons and armor to drop.

    Overall, the music, gameplay, environment, and endgame is amazing offset by minor complaints and repetition. Even with the complaints, this game will hold your attention for a very long time and will continue to influence new games coming out.    … Expand
  43. Barhota
    Nov 18, 2014
    4
    This game was all hype I am very disappointed. After playing for afew weeks on and off the game just does not appeal to me and I returned it. It gets boring and its the same repetitive missions the only fun part is multiplayer and there is COD for that
  44. CrazyMax
    Nov 17, 2014
    4
    I Expected More from a game of this caliber. I've seen and played the pre-release versions, And i wish that Destiny would just revert back to the old storyline. The Bungie Staff have gutted the whole entire storyline and made it to the point where it is boring, generic, and just lackluster in General. I'm pretty sure no one would really mind if you put the story back into the game andI Expected More from a game of this caliber. I've seen and played the pre-release versions, And i wish that Destiny would just revert back to the old storyline. The Bungie Staff have gutted the whole entire storyline and made it to the point where it is boring, generic, and just lackluster in General. I'm pretty sure no one would really mind if you put the story back into the game and reset everyone back to lvl 0, We all just want our game back. Overall, **** and Gutted Story which showed more promise in late 2013 but excellent gameplay.… Expand
  45. MattnaCarta
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    This won’t be short, so skip to the summary if you want the concise verdict.

    To start off, both Destiny's sound and visuals are excellent. The soundtrack is brilliantly put together, and is backed up by spectacular scenery - most notably on the moon. Animations and effects are well done. Glitches are infrequent at worst in normal game-play, and the game definitely doesn't suffer despite    This won’t be short, so skip to the summary if you want the concise verdict.

    To start off, both Destiny's sound and visuals are excellent. The soundtrack is brilliantly put together, and is backed up by spectacular scenery - most notably on the moon. Animations and effects are well done. Glitches are infrequent at worst in normal game-play, and the game definitely doesn't suffer despite the lack of 60 frames per second (as it shouldn't).

    The core game mechanics are solid. Movement is smooth and fluid while shooting is well refined and satisfying. Both aspects do of course have similarities to Halo, but that isn't at all a bad thing.

    However, beyond the basics, Destiny does have numerous issues. Firstly, there's no reason that a game of its genre should have a ground breaking story-line. The truth is that the majority of the target audience don't want it. But that still doesn’t excuse the half-baked attempt at a story that Destiny gives us.

    Barely anything is explained. What happened to the traveller? Why are all of the guardians dead at the start? The game sets itself up to explain its background, but never does. The whole story in the end feels pointless; as though nothing has really been achieved. There’s not nearly enough time to learn about the characters let alone care about them. In-depth character development isn’t necessary, but there needs to be at least a little to make the story worthwhile. Destiny has near to none.

    Bungie may claim that this is merely the first chapter. Destiny has numerous expansions to come, so while you might not feel any sense of achievement yet, you will. The problem with that is that this was a full price release. To package such a lacklustre, unfulfilling story into a full price release is criminal. Without paying for Xbox Live/Playstation Plus, the campaign is all you get, and it definitely isn’t worth the price on its own.

    Sure, the Grimoire cards on Bungie’s website explain everything you want to know about Destiny’s universe, but why should you need to visit a website? Needing to leave the game to get a full experience is poor design, full stop. Destiny began with the ambition of immersing the player in a rich new world, drawing fantasy together with FPS to create something fresh. Instead, you’re left wondering what your purpose in this new world is. You’re left wondering who all of these random and mismatched alien races are. Why did they come to Earth? Why did they attack humanity? What happened to leave Earth in ruin? None of it is properly explained.

    Even beyond the campaign, the lack of content is constantly apparent. While every area is beautiful, the fact is there are only four (excluding The Tower). To add to this, the game barely encourages exploration, and so there’s very little point or enjoyment in it. At later levels, you’ll find yourself killing the same few dozen enemies time and time again. You’ll be repeating the same few dungeons (called strikes) over and over hoping for a chance of good loot. The enemies soon become boring to fight, as well. They lack variety, and bullet-sponge bosses are infuriating. You could take on the raid for a more advanced challenge, but you’ll need five friends with Destiny to be online with you to be able to access what is without doubt the best developed content in the game. Destiny’s promise was that it would have a lifetime of ten years, but sadly many people will be bored within ten hours.

    Levelling in Destiny also comes with problems. To advance past level 20 you’ll need to collect armour pieces with the ‘light’ stat, but the loot system is punishing. After level 20, all loot is completely random. You collect ‘engrams’ in the world which you then decrypt to receive an item. Engrams have different tiers (rare and legendary) but beyond that you get a completely random piece of loot. Even better, if you decrypt a legendary engram you have a chance of getting an armour piece for another class which you can’t even use. As a result, levelling beyond 20 is based almost entirely on time and luck, not skill. That’s an issue.

    Moving away from the co-operative aspects of the game, PvP is good. The difference in gear between new players and high level players isn’t ideal, but is easily tolerable. You can also use PvP to get loot, but again it’s random, so don’t expect a 5.0 K/D will earn you a legendary engram.

    All in all, Destiny has solid foundations, but the rest needs some work. It is by no means a bad game. It has been put together with more care and attention than most releases of the past few years. However, it isn’t revolutionary, and at times it struggles to simply be enjoyable. What’s sad is that it had the potential to be great. The ideas were there, but the execution missed the mark this time. Perhaps, in time, Bungie will fulfil their promises, but that time could be some way away.    … Expand
  46. owen445x
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    I love this game and for me to say that is pretty rare. I literally cant wait to get off work so I can play this some more. Halo and borderlands with a dash of wow in one game. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 and the open world parts are really well done. I like how the bounties are your dailies keep you going from one world to another so you don't grind the easiest places which wouldI love this game and for me to say that is pretty rare. I literally cant wait to get off work so I can play this some more. Halo and borderlands with a dash of wow in one game. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 and the open world parts are really well done. I like how the bounties are your dailies keep you going from one world to another so you don't grind the easiest places which would make the game very boring. The weapons are awesome and the challenges like the weekly nightfall are pretty intense with my friends. We keep going in order to level up our armor and weapons so we can try and get into the raid which would be awesome since it's something we have to work toward instead of just spoon fed to us like most games. Only reason why I don't give it a solid ten is that the strike missions (dungeons) are a big part of the leveling experience and yet they have only 6. They should have released 2 for each planet instead of only 1 for earth and the moon.… Expand
  47. Wardrobechaos
    Nov 16, 2014
    3
    this is the perfect example of overhyped rubbish, incredible I bought it...this is as generic and repetitive as it gets, if you like endless grind then go for it, if not stay away, the world is gorgeous but empty, you cannot do anything in it...very poor...
  48. legoman786
    Nov 16, 2014
    8
    Destiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying toDestiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying to show off my weapons to all my friends who are jealous that they can't get on my level. I HIGHLY recommend keeping this game for the new DLC even if you don't like it. The DLC is going to further explain the story line and keep you engaged. You might be wondering why I did't give this game a 10 if it is as good as I say. It's because Bungie can't explain the disappointing story line that is happening NOW prior to release date. My final rating would be an 8/10 (Above average).… Expand
  49. geofire
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    The main story is fun to complete with a friend--albeit short and repetitive--and PvP (Crucible) is mildly entertaining; but after that it's very tedious and boring.
  50. TurtleDrum18
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    This game is GREAT!... for the first month of gameplay. When I jumped into this game I was absolutely hyped for what Bungie had in store. The first 8 or so missions were great, they were full of action and really gave me a feel for the game. Sadly, I started to feel the repetitive gameplay after the first couple of hours. That isn't saying much tough considering how short the campaign is.This game is GREAT!... for the first month of gameplay. When I jumped into this game I was absolutely hyped for what Bungie had in store. The first 8 or so missions were great, they were full of action and really gave me a feel for the game. Sadly, I started to feel the repetitive gameplay after the first couple of hours. That isn't saying much tough considering how short the campaign is. Speaking of the campaign, the storytelling really and I mean REALLY fell short of Bungie's standards. 90% of the time I had no idea what was going on and why I was killing countless waves of enemies and bosses which are just "bullet sponges" with virtually no special attacks. The only highlight I found with this game was "The Crucible" which is very great but could still use some work. I wouldn't recommend buying this game unless you are solely looking for PvP.… Expand
  51. EnryBaratheon
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Il gioco si descrive con una sola parola: ripetitività.
    Pompato da Bungie e Co. come il gioco del cambiamento,Destiny risulta essere solo un buon titolo da giocare con gli amici,essendo interamente online. Storia principale poco interessante e con un retrogusto di già visto e sentito; modalità multiplayer pvp con le solite modalità,ornate da poche mappe disponibili e per di più scarne e    Il gioco si descrive con una sola parola: ripetitività.
    Pompato da Bungie e Co. come il gioco del cambiamento,Destiny risulta essere solo un buon titolo da giocare con gli amici,essendo interamente online. Storia principale poco interessante e con un retrogusto di già visto e sentito; modalità multiplayer pvp con le solite modalità,ornate da poche mappe disponibili e per di più scarne e vuote nel complesso; modalità assalti in coop divertente ma molto ripetitivi visto i pochi boss da affrontare; grafica di buon livello ma che non fa gridare al miracolo.

    Promossi con debito.    … Expand
  52. ShakySkeleton
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    If you asked me to describe Destiny in one word, it would be "Empty".
    It's a game that gives me little reason as to why I am doing most of the stuff I do, other than for more EXP and the occasional rarer piece of equipment.
    While the graphics are great and the controls are spot on, the only thing you will do in the main game is pick a mission then kill a lot of small enemies and then a    If you asked me to describe Destiny in one word, it would be "Empty".
    It's a game that gives me little reason as to why I am doing most of the stuff I do, other than for more EXP and the occasional rarer piece of equipment.
    While the graphics are great and the controls are spot on, the only thing you will do in the main game is pick a mission then kill a lot of small enemies and then a large one at the end of the mission.
    Destiny's biggest problem is there is nothing to do post-endgame other than bounties and look for better equipment, which there is little reason to do, since most of the enemies are weak anyway.    … Expand
  53. Arbitrary
    Nov 13, 2014
    0
    This game is totally worth renting...

    there are enough reviews on this site alone to explain why this game will disappoint someone who PURCHASED the game expecting to get many hours of fun and exciting game play.
  54. micorial1
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    i personally found the story enjoyable, however there was not much content. The online gets repetitive. after reaching level 20 i found myself doing the same thing over and over again; running into a room have a bunch of enemies run at me kill then go to the next room have a bunch of enemies run at me and it kept repeating. in the end i hope the new dlc will provide more to the storyi personally found the story enjoyable, however there was not much content. The online gets repetitive. after reaching level 20 i found myself doing the same thing over and over again; running into a room have a bunch of enemies run at me kill then go to the next room have a bunch of enemies run at me and it kept repeating. in the end i hope the new dlc will provide more to the story gameplay and add something new to missions.… Expand
  55. thebustman
    Nov 12, 2014
    0
    Destiny is a terrible MMO it gets extremely repetitive after you beat the terrible lazy and unfinished story then you get to grind away for "light levels" which are found in gear which if you take off you lose light levels making customization useless after level 20 the social interactions minimal to non existent and pvp and raids/strikes have bullet sponge bosses in which you don't getDestiny is a terrible MMO it gets extremely repetitive after you beat the terrible lazy and unfinished story then you get to grind away for "light levels" which are found in gear which if you take off you lose light levels making customization useless after level 20 the social interactions minimal to non existent and pvp and raids/strikes have bullet sponge bosses in which you don't get loot its all randomized so even if you do the best you have a chance of nothing do not buy this game… Expand
  56. ItsMeBronzze
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    it's a fun game, dude, what can i say, isn't a revolution, but it's enteresting and well, that, if you like borderlands, you will like this game, bye :D
  57. v0nd3
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a classic example of a game that was oversold and under delivered. While the game provides a basis for something that may, one day, be a great game, in its current state, it is nothing beyond average.

    Graphically, Destiny provides some of the best artwork in a game set in a new sci-fi world I've seen. Vistas on the different planets of our solar system are wonderfully and    Destiny is a classic example of a game that was oversold and under delivered. While the game provides a basis for something that may, one day, be a great game, in its current state, it is nothing beyond average.

    Graphically, Destiny provides some of the best artwork in a game set in a new sci-fi world I've seen. Vistas on the different planets of our solar system are wonderfully and beautifully created, and leads one to want to view them rather than actually play the game itself. The story that players wander through, as there really is no overall story arc that is particularly compelling nor provides adequate reasoning for what is happening throughout it, is lackluster at best, and seems to have been completely ignored as nothing more than a tag-on rather than a main sell for the game.

    Where Destiny really shines is its combat gameplay mechanics, with the combat feeling fluid and, for lack of a better word, right. Player vs. Player is one of the more compelling reasons to play this game, with the combat feeling more balanced than one would expect. While there are certainly advantages to players with exotic gear fighting lower levels, it is not in such a way that there is no point to joining in on it. As well as that, the various classes are interesting, if somewhat too similar to one another.

    However, beyond this, the overall game itself reminds me of a massively-multiplayer game in regards to all of the bad things that come with them, with little of the benefits. Load times are frequent and long, maps are notoriously small for what they were perpetuated as being, and the Strikes and Missions offer little enjoyment after the initial run. Too much grind for too little gain is the best way to put it. Truly, the only thing that kept me coming back was the PvP, which too has lost its luster.

    Overall, Destiny isn't a bad game, but it is nowhere near being a good game either. Rather, it's average, with some moments of brilliance, and other, far more, moments of poorly thought out choices and gameplay decisions.    … Expand
  58. strapcharles
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    THe game was definitely hyped a bit much but I think it's overall one of the best if not the best games released this year. Haters gonna hate but whatever. Graphics, gameplay etc, all top notch.
  59. CelticFire
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Destiny is by no means perfect but it is still a very good game. Sure the story is lacking but the shooting is still top notch and the gameplay amazing. I do like this game and have high hopes for the series in the future. In simple it is a good start and will only get better
  60. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Here is my review for Destiny. After level 25 and 50 hours of gameplay for information.
    I put him 70 for a video game cut into DLC. I do not want to pay for the extra content that should be included.

    Graphics 8/10
    Music 8/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Scenario 3/10
    Multiplayer 5/10

    My overall score is 6
  61. six94six7
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    So destiny has now been out a while and i bought the game on Day 1.
    First of all i loved the game when it was out. It was fresh. I'd played COD, BF and such but this took that genre in a new direction.
    Large amount of Customisation, Storyline Co-Op endless possibilities. The last one is still correct but in the time between Day 1 and its first expansion pack (due Dec) is way too long. I    So destiny has now been out a while and i bought the game on Day 1.
    First of all i loved the game when it was out. It was fresh. I'd played COD, BF and such but this took that genre in a new direction.
    Large amount of Customisation, Storyline Co-Op endless possibilities.
    The last one is still correct but in the time between Day 1 and its first expansion pack (due Dec) is way too long. I got very board of replaying the same old missions in the same old places just with higher ranked enemy's. When my friends left to play other games i got board of playing the game by myself and wanted couldn't play unless it was Co-Op.
    Then there was a couple of bugs which after the fulfilment of defeating a boss with your friends which took a lot of teamwork and sometimes up to an hour to achieve you was left with worthless items as a reward.
    I've not played Destiny for about 3 weeks after it come out as I'm board of same missions, raids and searching the same places.
    Bungie have a great idea for a platform but the lack of content to keep it fresh is not their.    … Expand
  62. kEtE
    Nov 11, 2014
    9
    Two Words for this game:
    Incredibly fun.
    Destiny's game play mechanics are so addictive and it's so fun that you always want to play it even if you are playing other games! I also like Space themed maps of Destiny. On PS4 they really make you believe you are wandering on Moon and gives you feel that you are on a alien soil. Bungie has made a great mixture from action, rpg and fps    Two Words for this game:
    Incredibly fun.
    Destiny's game play mechanics are so addictive and it's so fun that you always want to play it even if you are playing other games!
    I also like Space themed maps of Destiny. On PS4 they really make you believe you are wandering on Moon and gives you feel that you are on a alien soil.
    Bungie has made a great mixture from action, rpg and fps genres.
    What makes for example Path of Exile( Another great Action/Rpg with isometric graphics) also valid for Destiny too. Both games have created addictive mechanics with their own terms.
    In Destiny, you will also have Fps, Great Graphics, and also Space and SciFi theme!
    My only complain is Death doesn't have serious consequences on Destiny. I mean Your armour doesn't get lower stats because of your death or so on.
    In re spawn restricted places when you die other enemies who you killed before will re spawn but that's it.
    I would like to see some decrease of my items when I die. This would make this already addictive game
    much more addictive.
    Still Destiny has made me said that happily I've purchased a PS4 as a younger brother for my gaming pc :) .
    Cause, It would be unfortunate for a gamer like me to miss such unique game.    … Expand
  63. foxviewchannel
    Nov 10, 2014
    7
    One of the most highly anticipated and hyped games of 2014 and with high expectations to meet.

    Destiny is a science fiction online first person shooter game. The story is about the Travel, a white celestial body that brought a lot of advancements and gifted knowledge and prosperity to mankind. This was known as the golden age and lasted for centuries; however, they were attacked by    One of the most highly anticipated and hyped games of 2014 and with high expectations to meet.

    Destiny is a science fiction online first person shooter game. The story is about the Travel, a white celestial body that brought a lot of advancements and gifted knowledge and prosperity to mankind. This was known as the golden age and lasted for centuries; however, they were attacked by aliens known as the Darkness whom destroyed the earth and the remaining survivors of mankind are forced to live in a single city called the tower.

    You play as one of the warriors known as the guardian accompanied by a flying robot voiced by Game Of Thrones star, Peter Dinklage. Your mission is to fight back, awaken the traveler and rebuild the human civilization. You begin by creating your guardians race and appearance and you will have to choose between 3 classes, each with their own skills and upgrades. Titans are good for close range, Hunters are good for stealth and long range and WarLock have magical powers that can be used for offence and protection.

    Destiny has RPG and MMO elements. It is spread into 5 main worlds. The Moon, Mars, Earth, Venus and the Tower. Each world has its own enemies, interactions, materials, weapons and loots to collect.

    You will come across other players in the world that will help you if needed and you will gain experience points gained from the multiplayer that can also be used for upgrading your equipment, character and abilities on the main campaign. You start on the Tower before heading to other planets. The Tower is you Hub and is the place where you will come back for new weapons, items and to socialize with other players; however, it is a shame that the Tower has little interaction as it would have been a lot of fun if you were able to interact more.

    You will come across 4 different alien races that you will face. The Hive, Fallen, Vex, and Cabal and each of their armies have their own battle tactics. The 10 to 11 hour campaign can be played solo; however, to really enjoy the game, you will have to play with others. There is the Strikes which is designed for a total of 3 players were you will have to kill large waves of enemies and fight a boss at the end of the level and once you complete level 5, you will unlock the Crucible which is the online multiplayer that includes 6 game modes and competing in them unlocks rewards.

    The game is fun with solid game-play and good gun mechanics and the music does a good job setting the mood. The world of Destiny is huge and the attention to detail is beautiful with everything running smoothly. Leveling up and looting is addictive and the progression system is nicely done.

    The RPG elements weren't as strong as I hoped for and I felt that many missions were repetitive. The overall story didn't draw me in. It was dry and not emotional. The characters were weak and lacked personality and none of them were memorable; however. the fun and solid gun-play with a variety of weapons highly compensates.

    Destiny is an overall good game that is made to play with others. This is where the game shines and this is were you will have the most fun in.    … Expand
  64. Winterhawk200
    Nov 10, 2014
    6
    Fun, but repetitive and kind of boring.
    I have to say, I liked Destiny more the first few days.
    The main problem with the game is the lack of variety and content. I actually liked the story for the game, although I thought it was too short. The grinding of the same few missions really gets boring after a while and the multi-player is just a little above average, Lack of modes and    Fun, but repetitive and kind of boring.
    I have to say, I liked Destiny more the first few days.
    The main problem with the game is the lack of variety and content.
    I actually liked the story for the game, although I thought it was too short.
    The grinding of the same few missions really gets boring after a while and the multi-player is just a little above average, Lack of modes and variety make the PVP boring after a short time.
    I found the grinding after I hit level 20 to be the worst part of the game. Either grinding in PVP or playing the same missions over and over gets boring.
    The game play is excellent however. I do not feel as though I wasted my money with purchasing this game but I just think of it as an average game.    … Expand
  65. brokenwings
    Nov 9, 2014
    8
    The mechanics are excellent, the game just needs more content to do justice to how smooth the gameplay is. Upcoming DLC SHOULD *I hope* fix this problem, however using DLC to flush out areas that should have been in the game in the first place is just bad business.
  66. Airesofwar
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    I give this game 5 stars but its a overall disappointment. After all the money and time spent on this game, it simple falls short of my expectations. The solo play is not bad but kind of a rip off from borderlands and the multiplayer is simply broken lacking the fundamentals of a true FPS game. I guess the true disappointment is in the multiplayer side of the game. Starting out you willI give this game 5 stars but its a overall disappointment. After all the money and time spent on this game, it simple falls short of my expectations. The solo play is not bad but kind of a rip off from borderlands and the multiplayer is simply broken lacking the fundamentals of a true FPS game. I guess the true disappointment is in the multiplayer side of the game. Starting out you will find yourself out-matched by higher level players which truly have a huge advantage. Their are guns that are simple over powered and they are starting weapons which leaves players with the response "if you can't beat them join them".
    The diversity in the weapons is great but again, it leaves the lower levels at a big disadvantage not being able to wield the high level weapons. If that is not enough for you, the perks; higher level players have, can leave low levels at the player mercy. Their is no skill base ranking system that you would expect from a Bungie game, which after 343's attempt at Halo 4, you would almost certainly expect their to be one.

    Again not a bad game but not the legacy game we all anticipated!    … Expand
  67. midway23
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    Lets take away all hype attached to this game for a moment. "Destiny" is a solid first person shooter with top of the class action, visuals and contains a very grounded gameplay foundation. After awhile of play, lack of content starts to show. Repetitive mission design and awful story don't help either. But it helped remind me what made multiplayer gaming so great in the first place.Lets take away all hype attached to this game for a moment. "Destiny" is a solid first person shooter with top of the class action, visuals and contains a very grounded gameplay foundation. After awhile of play, lack of content starts to show. Repetitive mission design and awful story don't help either. But it helped remind me what made multiplayer gaming so great in the first place.

    For the full review, check out "BathroomGamers" on YouTube :)    … Expand
  68. Rastian
    Nov 7, 2014
    2
    I cannot bring myself to play this game. I want to but I never feel like I am progressing. combat is great, controls are smooth, and the graphics are nice.

    The game has no story, very repetitive, no real customization for characters (have to grind light if you like a different armor style), missions are always the same, patrol quests same issue, bounties same issue, no fire team voice    I cannot bring myself to play this game. I want to but I never feel like I am progressing. combat is great, controls are smooth, and the graphics are nice.

    The game has no story, very repetitive, no real customization for characters (have to grind light if you like a different armor style), missions are always the same, patrol quests same issue, bounties same issue, no fire team voice chat (in matchmaking), cannot play endgame content unless you have multiple friends (no end game matchmaking), Exotic weapons lackluster, leveling over content has no benefit (stats cap at the level of the mobs your fighting), Classes feel all the same, loot system is too random, drops are sparse, clans have no purpose, faction all pvp based, factions have no purpose, DLC looks to have very little content, game it self has little content, no trading, no crafting, game currency pointless, vendors quickly become pointless, Ships pointless (only increases the amount of loading screens you have to wait through), no pvp setting for private matches, special events give out useless gear, only seen two special events, pve areas not very open world (some what linear connected zones), primary weapons all kinetic damage unless you can raid (6 person non-matchmaking), bosses just over sized models of lesser mobs, difficulty based off of cheap shots, long grind for everything (which isn't much), and finally disconnects are an issue.

    When i started this the intention was to say the game has great potential but after all of that maybe I am just kidding my self. I do not feel like i have "become legend". I have become disappointed.    … Expand
  69. TheDarkKnight22
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    After having over 20 hours in destiny, i can safely say that it is a really good game, the gameplay is very refined, the story may not be very good and it was definitely overhyped. My main complaints with the game include the lackluster story, the annoying item system and the strange amor light system. i think it is worth the purchase if you like either halo or borderlands.
  70. theFPSyoungGOD
    Nov 6, 2014
    5
    destiny is essentially "lotto the game" its really sad that we just do the nightfall and raid and just hope for some decent drops,to farm one raid just to progress is tragic.

    however gameplay is good but obviously repetitive,crucible also take very little skill.
  71. LooTheLou
    Nov 6, 2014
    7
    Destiny. One of the most hyped games ever, and for good reason. The trailers looked too good to be true and they where. I started playing 2 months after release so I expect there were alot of things changed. A great game with amazing gameplay mechanics, one of the smoothest games I've ever played. The story ( if you could call it one ) is kind of a let down, but that doesn't matter sinceDestiny. One of the most hyped games ever, and for good reason. The trailers looked too good to be true and they where. I started playing 2 months after release so I expect there were alot of things changed. A great game with amazing gameplay mechanics, one of the smoothest games I've ever played. The story ( if you could call it one ) is kind of a let down, but that doesn't matter since it is not the goal of the game. Very fun to play, with or without friends. One of the best world design I have ever seen, classes are not too different but different enough. If you want a fun space shooter with tons and tons of content, this is your game.… Expand
  72. mikesurbroski89
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    This game was good, not the game changer that many expected but overall it is not a bad game. If grinding and lack of story telling isn't you're thing then I suggest you skip this game but if you love multiplayer games with some sweet gameplay then you will have a blast with this game. It's a rather very repetitive game but it didn't seem to bug me due to the fact I was having so much funThis game was good, not the game changer that many expected but overall it is not a bad game. If grinding and lack of story telling isn't you're thing then I suggest you skip this game but if you love multiplayer games with some sweet gameplay then you will have a blast with this game. It's a rather very repetitive game but it didn't seem to bug me due to the fact I was having so much fun playing the game.… Expand
  73. Kenophobia
    Nov 5, 2014
    8
    Destiny was one of the most anticipated games for 2014, largely due to the reputation of Bungie and it's success with the Halo franchise. But, does Destiny live up to the lofty expectations of gamers, or does it fall into the dark abyss, forever to be forgotten?

    After spending about 200+ hours playing Destiny on the PS4, I decided it was time to give it an accurate review based on    Destiny was one of the most anticipated games for 2014, largely due to the reputation of Bungie and it's success with the Halo franchise. But, does Destiny live up to the lofty expectations of gamers, or does it fall into the dark abyss, forever to be forgotten?

    After spending about 200+ hours playing Destiny on the PS4, I decided it was time to give it an accurate review based on in-depth play with everything that the game offers. Many reviewers would have you believe that Destiny is not worth the $59.99 price tag, but very few of them have managed to complete even a tiny snippet of the content in-game. While Destiny may not be the revolutionary franchise that gamers expected, it does deliver a truly refreshing IP to the FPS genre. Destiny is very similar to Gearbox's "Borderlands" franchise in that it delivers an RPG driven FPS, however, Destiny focuses more on the social / multiplayer experience than the singleplayer narrative that made Borderlands a success. As one should expect, most of your time is spent engaging enemies in a variety of futuristic locales with automated weaponry and a dash of space magic. The controls feel tight and responsive, and the shooting mechanics are reminiscent of Halo. While Destiny delivers a very well executed FPS experience, it leaves more to be desired in regards to the "RPG" portion of the game. The story is lacking, and the narrative is almost entirely non-existent. Destiny's cast of characters feel lifeless and unresponsive with very little emotion or connection to the potential narrative Bungie planned. However, for those who can look beyond the singleplayer shortcomings, Destiny delivers an engaging social experience with friends. With persistent support provided by Bungie to improve and patch the game, it is merely this franchises "Destiny" before it tops the charts as one of the most revolutionary and influential games of this generation. I truly look forward to what Bungie has planned in future DLC releases, "The Dark Below" and "House of Wolves", and recommend that you purchase this title and give it a try!    … Expand
  74. Napman
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    I've described this game to friends as being a mix between the RPG style of borderlands, the sci fi aspect of Mass Effect, and the play style of Halo. The combat is extremely enjoyable and the online/multiplayer aspect of the game is a great addition. Unfortunately the story is just non-existent. If you have a good group of friends to play with the combat action alone can be enough to pullI've described this game to friends as being a mix between the RPG style of borderlands, the sci fi aspect of Mass Effect, and the play style of Halo. The combat is extremely enjoyable and the online/multiplayer aspect of the game is a great addition. Unfortunately the story is just non-existent. If you have a good group of friends to play with the combat action alone can be enough to pull you through but if you're playing by yourself you will love it for the first 6-10 hours but after it can just become very repetitive due to the lack of story and suspense that a storyline would bring. I really hope that if a sequel is released that Bungie will spend a lot more time on building the story because the game and series has a ton of potential… Expand
  75. lukszu
    Nov 4, 2014
    7
    OK, Ive clocked more than 100h in Destiny and it is a fun game but only to play with your friends/or in co-op (especially once you do the main story). Still doing the same strike for 150th time is becoming boring. The gameplay and shooting mechanics are fantastic, on the other side the lack of story and just few planets to explore don't meet with the expectations and hype created beforeOK, Ive clocked more than 100h in Destiny and it is a fun game but only to play with your friends/or in co-op (especially once you do the main story). Still doing the same strike for 150th time is becoming boring. The gameplay and shooting mechanics are fantastic, on the other side the lack of story and just few planets to explore don't meet with the expectations and hype created before the game releasement. Fun game but it could be so much better.… Expand
  76. panda_gamer
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    I got the game as a present and I have to say I've been enjoying it.

    The graphics are really nice and it's kinda like bringing Halo to ps4 which was well anticipated. The main campaign is decently long for this type of game and even though the dialogue is a bit cheesy it does not really matter. The locations and views are stunning in my opinion: Mars and Venus especially, although Old    I got the game as a present and I have to say I've been enjoying it.

    The graphics are really nice and it's kinda like bringing Halo to ps4 which was well anticipated. The main campaign is decently long for this type of game and even though the dialogue is a bit cheesy it does not really matter. The locations and views are stunning in my opinion: Mars and Venus especially, although Old Russia has its charm too. Weapons are pretty cool and you're constantly upgrading; it's definitely different than everything on ps4 so far.

    The bad side: you can't do raids - which is the most fun part - until you reach at least level 20 or you'll get DESTROYED since you get mixed with people of unequal level or skill. Also unless you already know people who own the game you'll never be able to do campaign with others, meeting players online is impossible.    … Expand
  77. CameSawWon
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    There really isnt much to do in this game. Its a little bit sad because the mechanics are fantastic and what little there is was pretty fun. I admittedly put alot of time into this game but it was mostly a grind and rehashing the same junk over and over.
  78. thetvreviewman
    Nov 4, 2014
    7
    Destiny is a solid game. Destiny has great visuals and its just very fun to play. That being said, Destiny does lack an original storyline which may make it lose points for some people.
  79. EOD_x_strang
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    I found myself pondering over this. I know like many others I had Destiny to be the be all end all of games. The project was so huge and largely anticipated that it was going to save gaming from its drought. It most certainly was not. Destiny has great game play and music but lacks dramatically in almost every other aspect of the game. I'll though out story line, parts of the game ONLYI found myself pondering over this. I know like many others I had Destiny to be the be all end all of games. The project was so huge and largely anticipated that it was going to save gaming from its drought. It most certainly was not. Destiny has great game play and music but lacks dramatically in almost every other aspect of the game. I'll though out story line, parts of the game ONLY available on the bungie website ( grimoire cards and create a clan) that should actually be in game, poor voice acting and a below average reward system. The game feels like a giant shiny brand new slot machine. Pure RNG doesn't make it seem riveting or fun. Even when you get an exotic armor or weapon you feel glad, but it simply wears off. With no loot pools or next to no confirmed drop rates, the loot feels 100% luck based and not rewarding at all. Not to mention the flaw in the raid, making it possible for people who don't know how to do a raid properly or even be geared for it, get the best current in game gun the Vex Mythoclast which is one of the only in game confirmed drops for completing the raid on hard.
    One thing Destiny does good is the social experience. I have a lot of fun playing with others. Getting a group ready to run through the raid is a lot of fun. But even then, it gets dry fast.
    My final verdict; don't buy this game hoping to be a triple A giant. Come into Destiny with low expectations and it may appeal to the consumer more.    … Expand
  80. ricksfra
    Nov 3, 2014
    1
    I didn't like the gameplay. Its easy to win battles. It has a very weak plot. If you loose your conection during a level you loose your unsaved progress. The game mechanics sucks. I didint wanted to play more than a couple times. boring , boring boring
  81. juicy360
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Short answer. Play Destiny to at least level 28 before you give it a final verdict. And if you haven't played the Vault of Glass you missed one of THE best experiences ever.

    Overall I give it a 9 though it has the feel of a 10 because some things do need improvement. Here is a breakdown of how I see it: Production quality is a 10. Graphics, Music, Etc are amazing Gameplay quality is a    Short answer. Play Destiny to at least level 28 before you give it a final verdict. And if you haven't played the Vault of Glass you missed one of THE best experiences ever.

    Overall I give it a 9 though it has the feel of a 10 because some things do need improvement. Here is a breakdown of how I see it:
    Production quality is a 10. Graphics, Music, Etc are amazing
    Gameplay quality is a 10 for FPS mechanics. Better than COD or Halo
    Story quality is a 5. If you need a compelling story reason to shoot the bad guy you'll be disappointed
    Content quality is an 8. What is there is great, but it needs more
    Additive quality is an 11 (out of 10). I've never been so addicted to a game before. I thought Skyrim was bad, this is worse. I'm sure it will cause divorces. Just one more bounty... one more weapon perk... one more daily... I've lost so much sleep playing this game.

    Yes the game grinds from 20-28. Yes I've done the same missions 45 times. Yes it's a love/hate relationship. However if I stop for more than a day, I miss the stupid grind. Something magical about the formula they have.

    Final thought. This game is not perfect, but it is one of the most enjoyable games I've played and it will only get better with time as they add more content and tweaks. If you read updates from the professional reviewers they all claim the game is still a "6 or 7" but they admit they can't stop playing it. That says it all.    … Expand
  82. Zack81
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    Absolutely disappointing. The story is under-developed and doesn't explain any background. During the story missions, you MUST watch the complete cinematic regardless of how many times you have already completed the mission. Once you have completed the story missions and unlocked the Moon, Venus, and Mars, there is very little content to keep this game from becoming nothing more than aAbsolutely disappointing. The story is under-developed and doesn't explain any background. During the story missions, you MUST watch the complete cinematic regardless of how many times you have already completed the mission. Once you have completed the story missions and unlocked the Moon, Venus, and Mars, there is very little content to keep this game from becoming nothing more than a grind fest for better gear/weapons. Sure you could run some high level strikes from the Tiger playlist, but be warned, you'll probably get the same strike back to back. Since the loot rewards are random, you might have to spend several weeks to get an upgrade for a particular item slot. (I have 3 max level Titans and run the raid on normal and hard mode each week on all 3. That's 6 raids for the last 5 weeks, and I have yet to get an upgrade for the legs slot. This prevents my character from reaching light level 30.) Should you get lucky enough to randomly loot the item you wanted, check the perks/stats on it. Those are also random, and although it may be an upgrade to your light level, the item itself might have perks and stats on it that do not benefit your character or playing style at all. The developers are quick to patch certain aspects of the game that they feel needs a hotfix. IE: the Vex Mythoclast is an exotic weapon only attainable through the completion of the raid on hard mode (also random chance). This weapon was regarded as the best weapon in the game and absolutely carved it's reputation in the PVP battlegrounds. Within 2 weeks a hot fix nerfed the damage output of the weapon in both PVE and PVP. Now the best weapon in the game is the most useless weapon as it's damage is rivaled by any auto-rifle or pulse rifle. Apparently a patch was supposed to be introduced to increase the damage that the Mythoclast does in PVE, but it's been 2 weeks and yet no word of when the fix is going to be implemented. Here's the other catch, because it is classified as a Primary fusion rifle, the amount of ammo that can be carried is very limited, as most armor specifically grants extra ammo for a specific gun type or the weapon slot like Special and Heavy weapons. Not Primary weapon ammo. I know it just sounds like I am whining because I own a Mythoclast, but why spend the dozens of hours to earn a weapon that was initially designed to give the hardcore players an advantage in every aspect of the game? Now to vent a little on the PVP battlegrounds or Crucible as it's called in the game. Lag.... Lag... Lag. Other than that, it's rather fun and frustrating at the same time. The map playlist doesn't seem to cycle well. Expect to get the same map over and over if you play a certain game type for a while. The game types are the same as Call of Duty multiplayer, just with different names. Level advantages are disabled, so as a level 29, I can still get smoked by a level 5 if I'm not careful. The developers introduced a game mode called Iron Banner, where supposedly level advantages would impact game play. But then they decided to tone it down because it would be unfair to casual gamers. But I thought that's what Crucible was for. The last patch made the last boss in the raid harder to defeat. The developers would prefer random variables for that encounter, instead of deliberate coordination between the fireteam members. Thus changing the overall dynamic of that boss fight that we have all been accustomed to for the last 6 weeks. All in all, I personally feel like the game was under-developed at launch, and the developers are constantly tweaking the game play in a negative way. Their 10 year plan for Destiny, might not include many of their current players should the game and it's direction continue on this downward spiral.… Expand
  83. Dalifeblives
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    Not a bad game. Gun to play just wish there was more content. It's a game that takes you around space and I wish there was more! The PVP pissed me off so much when I first started because of the learning curve but once you get into it, it's fun. The only issue is it gets boring really fast.
  84. clintonu7
    Nov 3, 2014
    1
    I tried giving this game a chance but it fails miserably on all counts. There is nothing worth while doing in the game once you get to around level 15. I definitely don't recommend buying unless you are a fan. The grouping in multi player is difficult to do and seems tacked on. This is a dismal wasted opportunity.
  85. FrankTCastle
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny is good game, it draws you in straight away with it's graphics and great gameplay. That all came to end for me, all the top tier gear is locked away at level 20 and you need to earn reputation with factions and currency to be able to buy the gear. the problem with that is by the time you grind enough reputation and currency you have done everything the game has to offer so many times over.

    Once you reach level 20 you HAVE to wear specific items that have a Light rating in order to continue leveling up, if you take them off to wear something with no Light rating you can no longer level up beyond level 20. This mechanic to me is just pointless in any game let alone a game that already has so many things that need grinding they add specific items you need to farm just to level up beyond level 20.

    The story is almost non-existent and even though I just played it I can't remember anything about why I was running around the solar system besides it was to stop a darkness that is never really explained who defeated a traveler that is never really explained or how a tiny little floating box somehow brought your character back to live after being dead for hundreds of years.

    The game appears of have had great potential not to mention an insane budget and wit both of those what has been released is a very pretty game with excellent game play but is completely devoid of any good storytelling in its campaign and far too much farming/grinding.    … Expand
  86. CRAZY3DDIE
    Nov 2, 2014
    7
    Cons: The game suffers from a boring story, somewhat empty world, repetitive missions, similar enemies, some broken mechanics, and repetitive boss fights.

    Pros: Good mechanics, intuitive controls, awesome soundtrack, good artistic direction, rpg elements, and graphical quality. Hard sell, don't buy a PS4 for this game, and don't buy this game if you weren't interested in it to begin    Cons: The game suffers from a boring story, somewhat empty world, repetitive missions, similar enemies, some broken mechanics, and repetitive boss fights.

    Pros: Good mechanics, intuitive controls, awesome soundtrack, good artistic direction, rpg elements, and graphical quality.

    Hard sell, don't buy a PS4 for this game, and don't buy this game if you weren't interested in it to begin with, however, if you're looking for something to play on your PS4 and you're willing to ignore it's flaws, Destiny may be worth your time and money after a price drop.    … Expand
  87. Snoww
    Nov 1, 2014
    9
    PROS & CONS
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    PROS - Fun Gameplay - LOTS of customization - Intriguing and Sometimes intense campaign - Campaign EXP and weapons transfer over to multiplayer - Lots of guns - Good Graphics - Like Borderlands - Feels Like Battlefield 4 - CONS - Hard To Figure Out How To Get Onto A Multiplayer Server - Some Bosses Are Just To Hard - Slow Unlock System - Only 3 Types    PROS & CONS
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    PROS
    - Fun Gameplay
    - LOTS of customization
    - Intriguing and Sometimes intense campaign
    - Campaign EXP and weapons transfer over to multiplayer
    - Lots of guns
    - Good Graphics
    - Like Borderlands
    - Feels Like Battlefield 4
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    CONS
    - Hard To Figure Out How To Get Onto A Multiplayer Server
    - Some Bosses Are Just To Hard
    - Slow Unlock System
    - Only 3 Types Of Guardian To Choose From (Titan, Warlock, Hunter)
    - Campaign Could Be Funner
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    THE VERDICT
    Great game, but some stuff could be fixed. Other than that.... 9/10!
    Definitely try it out!
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  88. UserSubmitted
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    Pro's: Excellent Gun play, Fun playing with friends, Community missions, Amazing Soundtrack, Unique Menu, Multiplayer, exterior design, The Maps and how other players can be in the same location, Patrol & strike missions, Graphics, Character leveling up system is pretty good aswell.

    Con's: Somewhat repetitive, loot is somewhat horrid, story-line is abysmal, not enough content for start    Pro's: Excellent Gun play, Fun playing with friends, Community missions, Amazing Soundtrack, Unique Menu, Multiplayer, exterior design, The Maps and how other players can be in the same location, Patrol & strike missions, Graphics, Character leveling up system is pretty good aswell.

    Con's: Somewhat repetitive, loot is somewhat horrid, story-line is abysmal, not enough content for start release.

    The hype on this game is a factor that somewhat killed it, however the game is extremely fun when playing with friends, Destiny will soon be due for updates which hopefully in turn will make the game better. 6/10 loses points for the story and many other issues. It is a mere mediocre game but a great timewaster when playing with friend, buy it for the cheapest price.    … Expand
  89. Mercer_Keel
    Oct 31, 2014
    2
    The game looks amazing, and the controls feel natural, but outside of that the game is lacking on every front. For a PVP game is missing several basic types of game play the most basic being free-for-all. For MMO PVE it falls strait on its face with the worst same questing grind and daily's that you will ever see do to the lack of content and places for quest to happen. Each zone is veryThe game looks amazing, and the controls feel natural, but outside of that the game is lacking on every front. For a PVP game is missing several basic types of game play the most basic being free-for-all. For MMO PVE it falls strait on its face with the worst same questing grind and daily's that you will ever see do to the lack of content and places for quest to happen. Each zone is very very small and for a open free world your limited on where to go do to ceiling and border controls.

    There is only one town and in this town is every NPC you will ever meet all 18 of them. Each NPC has no back story in game nor do they make you feel like they add to the game lore but are only in place to be a vendor.

    The story as stated before feels ripped apart and forced to work. One of the most famous quoted lines coming from a NPC called nothing more then "The Stranger" who says "I don't even have time to explain why I don't have time to explain." This one line sums up so much of the limited information that you are told. If you would like to know more about in game lore you will have to stop playing the game and log in to bungie.net and read it there.

    The highest weapons and armor to use are Yellow exotics but true be told they are not that exotic do to they are sold every weekend and everyone has them so at no point will you feel that you are standing out in the sea of players. Speaking of player count the most you will ever see is 16 in each zone. To combat the lag normal with large groups of people they just made hundreds of the same zone with only a 16 person cap. This way people will not lag in a zone but I limits the ability to meet new people and party up with them. On that same topic there is no LFG or party finder. Only on strikes will you get a match maker that will place people close in lvl in a group for 1 event. Right now we are limited to jumping on the forums to try and find people to play with. Also the clan support is very very weak. Yes you can have a clan and it has a 100 person cap, but there is no clan chat or anyway to see if people in you clan are online other then to have them on your friend list.

    All in all Destiny feels like a hollow void of a game with no soul or care. If it be PVP or PVE or Social side of gaming I will not recommend this game at all.    … Expand
  90. geeklypodcast
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2 i think will knock it out of the park, But Halo 4.5 this is not its Bungie taking an all familiar engine and trying something ambitious that just slightly falls flat.… Expand
  91. L1BERTINE
    Oct 31, 2014
    3
    hmmmm. Previous review was deleted; here's the shorter version:

    Destiny is a shallow, heartless, beginner FPS, that utilizes an endless grind-fest to level up gear and equipment. It appears to be aimed at children or the ultra casual player. The original intended game has been gutted beyond recognition, the story is incoherent. It is pretty, the sound is great (except for the in    hmmmm. Previous review was deleted; here's the shorter version:

    Destiny is a shallow, heartless, beginner FPS, that utilizes an endless grind-fest to level up gear and equipment. It appears to be aimed at children or the ultra casual player. The original intended game has been gutted beyond recognition, the story is incoherent. It is pretty, the sound is great (except for the in game chat which is horrible), the mechanics are competent and fluid. I don't particularly care for the massive -- almost insulting -- degree of aim assist. And the voice acting for the little dinkle-bot is some of the worst I've enured. The most notable thing about this game was the marketing leading up to the launch. If you enter with low / no expectations you will find enjoyment but will soon be retracing your in-game steps trying to figure out what you missed. Surely, there has to be more to this game....    … Expand
  92. Biiitch_please
    Oct 30, 2014
    1
    Disappointment SMH selling parts of the game that's already there for dlc......................This is a welfare version of halo and borderlands.Game gets boring after doing the raid...Crashes too much......This game ain't gonna last 10 years it's gonna die when all the games come out in 2015....Waste of 65$ smh
  93. FordPrefect
    Oct 30, 2014
    7
    Destiny is fun. So much fun that you keep playing even though the worlds are empty, there's no plot to grab your attention, and there isn't really anything to do except play the same missions over and over to eventually get better guns and gear.
    Overall, it's not a very good game. But if you play with friends, and mostly want to play PvP then it can still be fun.
  94. XBurningDogX
    Oct 30, 2014
    5
    This game was suppose to be legendary, It was fun for about 2 hours, same thing over and over, and pvp is extremly dull, was very unsatisfied with the game traded it in and lost out on the seasons pass i bought for it! If you are 12-15 years old I might recommend this game but in my opinion it is a major epic fail.
  95. 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
  96. Edward_F
    Oct 30, 2014
    7
    This game is made by art directors! It’s really beautiful, nice-looking weapons, nice looking locations, nice looking enemies, nice looking armor and etc. The idea of presenting game as semi-open world crating the illusion of real MMORG is nice too.

    Though they forgot to hire gameplay director, as game is repetitive and unsatisfying. One run through campaign and it’s getting boring.    This game is made by art directors! It’s really beautiful, nice-looking weapons, nice looking locations, nice looking enemies, nice looking armor and etc. The idea of presenting game as semi-open world crating the illusion of real MMORG is nice too.

    Though they forgot to hire gameplay director, as game is repetitive and unsatisfying. One run through campaign and it’s getting boring. (Very short run in 6-8 hours tops) Re-playing missions on higher difficulty is useless. It yields no real reward just more time to complete against tougher enemies.

    Experience based level cap limited to 20. It’s ridiculous. To get higher level special items are needed that are hard to find. The best option to buy weapons sing special currency, though with price of up to 150 units per gun and getting only 2-4 per 20 min mission is just too much. Raids automatic match making is unavailable, so I need to have friends available or find someone to join me. I suppose spending time finding or organizing people and not playing is sucks.

    The game has a potential, though boring and repetitive gameplay that requires a lot of time to get new stuff and so new level is discouraging. I thing only gamers with A LOT OF FREE TIME will get fun out of it.

    Oh, yeh. Deathmatch sucks.    … Expand
  97. jstanothergamr
    Oct 29, 2014
    4
    Well, it's a game... sort of
    + Great Mechanics
    + Solid Graphics / Art Design + Sound Design (not voice acting) - 6 hr campaign - Boring after 10 hrs - Obvious portions of the story (levels) missing because they were cut into DLC - Shallow leveling system - Worlds are rather empty - Missions are !!beyond!! repetitive - Space = loading screen - Voice acting - Halo clone, but not    Well, it's a game... sort of
    + Great Mechanics
    + Solid Graphics / Art Design
    + Sound Design (not voice acting)
    - 6 hr campaign
    - Boring after 10 hrs
    - Obvious portions of the story (levels) missing because they were cut into DLC
    - Shallow leveling system
    - Worlds are rather empty
    - Missions are !!beyond!! repetitive
    - Space = loading screen
    - Voice acting
    - Halo clone, but not in name

    Unfortunately this is simply a mess. The mechanics are solid and it looks beautiful, but that's it. The story is very weak, with plenty of holes, and utilizes Dinklage as an exposition bot. Leveling up in RPG's happens within the worlds, however, the world of Halo.. I mean Destiny... is so quickly conquered you are left wondering how to keep leveling up. Well, here's the level up formula in this game:

    LVL 30 = [10 (20 Missions at average of .5hr) x 100 (playthroughs)] + [50 (hours) x 6 (match types)] + [Random Loot avg 30hrs] = 1330 hours or 55ish days

    Okay, that's a slight exaggeration, but you get the point. A game can not be build solely on repetition.

    The game becomes a loot hunt after only 10 hrs in worlds this small, then what you have on your hands is a terrible MMO hybrid that isn't worth your time.    … Expand
  98. nezzko
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    It's not anywhere close to being the game it wants to be yet, given time it will become something truly special.
    In the meantime, this is a fairly competent shooter that will consume a nice chunk of your time when experienced with friends.
  99. albinocreep
    Oct 29, 2014
    6
    Ugh, this game was a gross disappointment with an embarrassing lack of content... That being said I can't rate it too low, because I did spend weeks obsessively getting better gear to get my hunter to level 29, so, in pure hours played, I suppose I got sixty bucks worth? It just should have been more fun.
  100. metamegaman
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    a generally great addictive game. a must buy for an average gamer. the world feels rich with character and exploring is great. the mmo aspects are well done and you will be grinding for days for legendarys/exotics. it may have a bit of a short campaign but there is plenty of worth in the multiplayer.
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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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