Destiny

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  1. cox550
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    I think this game is pretty awesome!! Yes it gets a little repetitive but so did Borderlands and every long game I have ever played. The graphics are excellent and enemies are fun to fight. Great balance of fire power and ammo to take on the baddies. The special armor and guns are going to take some serious time investment to get. Can't wait for expansions and additional content. TheI think this game is pretty awesome!! Yes it gets a little repetitive but so did Borderlands and every long game I have ever played. The graphics are excellent and enemies are fun to fight. Great balance of fire power and ammo to take on the baddies. The special armor and guns are going to take some serious time investment to get. Can't wait for expansions and additional content. The few games I played in the crucible were fun. The maps I played were huge and offer a lot of different play styles. I can't wait to get back into it today!! Collecting loot isn't quite as fun as Boarderlands but is still a good time. Love getting the encrypted items and running back to the Tower to see what they are. Very solid, pretty game, that offers players a lot to do. I don't see myself playing anything else for a long time.… Expand
  2. artturi123
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    its really good game the singleplayer is good and the pvp is good really only the bosses are bad they really only shoot and melee when y go close to him but its 9/10 for me worth the money
  3. davehasink
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Fantastic game. The most fun I've ever had online FPS and MMO wise. I simply cannot over stress how much fun this game is!! I also cannot wait for the expansions to see what else is in store for this incredibly fun game. I am currently a level 20 Warlock and have spent many hours playing PVP and PVE. I've enjoyed every second of gameplay. Some areas could use improvement and I'm sureFantastic game. The most fun I've ever had online FPS and MMO wise. I simply cannot over stress how much fun this game is!! I also cannot wait for the expansions to see what else is in store for this incredibly fun game. I am currently a level 20 Warlock and have spent many hours playing PVP and PVE. I've enjoyed every second of gameplay. Some areas could use improvement and I'm sure Bungie is working hard to improve the game and bring more to it. This game is a Must Buy. You will have a blast playing with friends or alone.… Expand
  4. HunterT
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    My honest review is the hate is unnecessary. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, and it's very addicting. Whether playing solo or with friends, I'm always having fun(and so are my acquaintances)

    While I feel the last generation consoles dumbed down how Destiny should have looked, it's addicting and plays great. The graphics incredible but definitely look great. I love this game and feel    My honest review is the hate is unnecessary. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, and it's very addicting. Whether playing solo or with friends, I'm always having fun(and so are my acquaintances)

    While I feel the last generation consoles dumbed down how Destiny should have looked, it's addicting and plays great. The graphics incredible but definitely look great. I love this game and feel people should try it out for themselves rather than lsitening to the negatives or even the positives.    … Expand
  5. Ihnspyre
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    The reactions to this game are unfortunate. Maybe all that Activision bragging about the huge game budget was what catalyzed the negative reactions. The huge amount of money that they used for marketing could have been used to enhance certain aspects of the game. From my opinion this is the most fun you can have in a FPS-RPG-MMO-kind-of-game.

    I'll start with the CONS: - mediocre    The reactions to this game are unfortunate. Maybe all that Activision bragging about the huge game budget was what catalyzed the negative reactions. The huge amount of money that they used for marketing could have been used to enhance certain aspects of the game. From my opinion this is the most fun you can have in a FPS-RPG-MMO-kind-of-game.

    I'll start with the CONS:

    - mediocre voice-acting
    - lack of finesse in using the game's lore(the lore is very interesting and you can find more about the universe by checking out the grimoire cards on Bungie's site BUT the writing is poorly done and the story fails to let you in the universe they created); there is a lot of potential but for now they did not do a very good job; it is by no means an atrocious story, it's just not well presented and could be enhanced;
    - the repetitiveness is a small issue but one which can be easily tolerated if you find yourself happy with the game; they could change a few things in the cooperative strikes, like random enemy encounters, random enemy spawning(because after 2-3 playthroughs of the same strike you will get to know the way to the bosses and the locations from which enemies spawn and you get to skip some parts just to finish the strikequickly and get your rewards)
    - the loot system can be improved, even though it is quite ok ( there are many secret locations which do not have loot in them or you get the same loot from hidden stashes)
    - the in-game fireteam communication must be enhanced(you have very limited reactions: dance,point,wave and sit; there has to be a way to improve this mechanic and add more reactions like point-to-location to improve coordination, clap to encourage a teammate, wait, stay, help etc)

    PROS:

    - perfect FPS mechanics/controls
    - awesome locations
    - awesome soundtrack(O'Donnell is the king)
    - awesome bosses and intense bossfights
    - enemy variety(up to 4 alien species with different tactics,advantages,disadvantages and different weak spots, forcing you to change your tactics accordingly)
    - awesome-looking gear(weapons and armor are awesome)
    - awesome customization (armor colour, different ships, different sparrows)
    - interesting level-up system which gives you 2 subclasses per class with 2 different combat approaches(every skill column serves for a certain ability and you may choose 2 from a column depending on how you want to play: offensive,defensive, more/less toughness, more/less speed/agility,more/less recovery, more grenades, area-of-effect kind of abilities or single enemy focused abilities etc.)
    - very fun game to play with your friends!
    - decent campaign lenght
    - lots of content with daily/weekly added stuff
    - awesome graphics
    - perfect smooth framerate
    - smart-ish A.I.( which will make Halo fans think about Halo and the behaviour of the Elites when their shields decreased etc) which changes tactics, stalks you, confront you, hides when in danger/shields low but there is still room for improvement
    - mostly no bugs(I say mostly because I have heard some people talking about a few problems but I did not experience any graphic/sound/in-game/connectivity issues in the 40 hours which I spent with this game)

    I would say that this game is in no way deserving a grade less than 8. It is the kind of game which you should first play before you judge. I hope that people could stop hating just for fun and judge this game accordingly. It is a very fun game, it is not the best game of the decade and peoples should stop boarding the hype/hate trains and just play for fun.    … Expand
  6. RisingTide07
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Disclaimer: This game has a great blend of RPG elements and FPS elements. This blend is accomplished while conveying a good, kind of cryptic, story. What I am most satisfied with, that Borderlands did not do, is that the RPG elements of damage and firing a weapon poses little interference on the FPS elements. The only similarity between Destiny and Borderlands is that it has RPG elementsDisclaimer: This game has a great blend of RPG elements and FPS elements. This blend is accomplished while conveying a good, kind of cryptic, story. What I am most satisfied with, that Borderlands did not do, is that the RPG elements of damage and firing a weapon poses little interference on the FPS elements. The only similarity between Destiny and Borderlands is that it has RPG elements as a shooter. That's where the similarity ends. Talent progression, weapon progression, gear progression and leveling are completely different. Oh yeah, the graphics are also completely different.

    Always Online. My job forces me to be gone with no internet for somewhat long periods of time, so yes, online only can suck. However, all the MMO's that I used to play are online only and I never complained about them. So what gives me or anyone else the right to negatively judge this game in this aspect when it was stated day 1? Face it, this game has enough MMO elements that it absolutely needs to be online. Stop complaining about something that you knew about in advance. This is not JUST an FPS.

    Now, the review. I didn't give this game a 10/10 specifically for some of the story mechanics. I am not going to negatively review a game over talents or in game mechanics that can change with the flick of a hotfix.

    Graphics 10 - Easy choice, this game is super polished and pulls out a lot of what the PS4 has to offer.

    Game Play 10 - Much like Halo: CE the game play is very solid. There is little to nothing mechanically working against you. Mostly just the enemies working against you. When game mechanics are your enemy, you are far from solid. Getting that first blue weapon and being excited to get one of it's passives not something I have experienced in another game. Firing said weapon and validating it as being unique is also a very good feeling.

    Community 9 - The lack of a chat window is both a gift and a curse. It's a gift for those of us who could care less about 9 - 12 year old's attempting to Troll. It can be a curse to those who are shy with a mic but this is a console game any way. I'd rather use voice than type with a controller, especially in a MMOish-FPSish game like this.

    Story 9 - The story is outstanding and it has me hooked however being able to see the Grimoire cards in game would be nice. Bungie has also managed to keep the story mysterious as if you are actually trying to learn the history of the Earth from scratch. The one issue I have here is that I find many of my story missions or strikes (at some point) revolve around the Ghost getting me into a lot of trouble with it's addiction to hacking. Hacking very slowly I might add.

    Competitive Multiplayer 10 - Yeah, getting waxed by everybody and they're mom wielding an Auto rifle can get frustrating but this is PvP. All the weapons can be countered if you use your weapon where it shines. They changed how tough you are while using a super from beta, which is a good thing regardless of how frustrating it can be when you are the victim. Nonetheless, the PvP is solid and the maps have decent variety. There are some things that I think need to be tweaked but like I stated earlier, this game will receive many patches in it's life and those tweaks will more than likely be in them.

    I can see how many people instantly have negative feelings for anything that gets this amount of hype. This due to the fact that 85% of the things that get mega hyped fall short. I ask those people to try this game at a friends with their negative bias aside and prove this game wrong. Don't just play one mission and tap out. Get in a fire team, take on a strike, team up with some friends in the crucible and make this game flex for you. It will, and you will want to play it more.    … Expand
  7. Darcsun
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    A lot of hype surrounded this game, which is why so many people are feeling let down. I never really get into that sort of stuff, so my expectations were not unrealistic going into this. I enjoy this game so much, that I had to write a review here. This is actually my first metacritic review (though I've been following the site for years). So far, this game has combined several of myA lot of hype surrounded this game, which is why so many people are feeling let down. I never really get into that sort of stuff, so my expectations were not unrealistic going into this. I enjoy this game so much, that I had to write a review here. This is actually my first metacritic review (though I've been following the site for years). So far, this game has combined several of my favorite games and genre. About the only issue I have is the lack of friends to connect with. Everyone I know that has this game are levels far above my own. I'm a gamer, but I have a job and a family... I can't spend the time on a game like others. It seems difficult to make in game friends. I'm hoping that the game will have updates to address this issue in the future,… Expand
  8. sokolum
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game is actually very good, potential to be awesome if they add some features in the next update.This game brings you in a awesome atmosphere with fantastic music, this game is an MMOFPS, but it denies to reconize itself... this game is just only born and to stay a long time as it will bring more content to the game, they will for sure add new features to overcome the hurdles such asThis game is actually very good, potential to be awesome if they add some features in the next update.This game brings you in a awesome atmosphere with fantastic music, this game is an MMOFPS, but it denies to reconize itself... this game is just only born and to stay a long time as it will bring more content to the game, they will for sure add new features to overcome the hurdles such as communication with other players more easily.as the other people say the game is repetitive, The uber game WOW was also, but in the details in Destiny you need different approach of your tactics. The bosses are awesome, the opponents are moving smarter when you grow with your level and the 6 man RAID still have to come. Besides its a shooter, the other fun is that you must upgrade your gear for weapons with more impact, or for tactics. Shotgun fit PVP, automatic rifle for your story (quests). This game deserve a 9, for sure it will be a 10 with the next update.my… Expand
  9. ThemApples
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I was one of the many people who waited and waited and waited for this game with overflowing anticipation. This is my first game on the PS4, I ordered the special edition version that game with the game on launch day.

    Personally I absolutely love the game. The graphics and visuals are amazing. The sounds are also very, very good. Yes some of the gameplay is a little repetitive, but    I was one of the many people who waited and waited and waited for this game with overflowing anticipation. This is my first game on the PS4, I ordered the special edition version that game with the game on launch day.

    Personally I absolutely love the game. The graphics and visuals are amazing. The sounds are also very, very good. Yes some of the gameplay is a little repetitive, but that's because it's not a linear game where you're going from one unique level to the next, never to visit the previous. I also liked that the environments weren't super filled up with loot and chests similar to Borderlands where you have about 1,000 chests to open at any one time.

    The gameplay is excellent. When I first started playing, I felt the character seemed a little sluggish and slow. Adjusting the stick sensitivity helped with some of this. The shooting has a nice real feel to it. You get a more random recoil out of the automatics than just a straight up arc. The mix of weapons could have been a little more broad but I'm sure as the game progresses that will change (in the sense of Bungie releasing updates and mods). The PVP is also a ton of fun to play. I like that it integrates what you do in the story and has direct ties to the legendary armors. The accompanying storyline is interesting to say the least. I really enjoy the Sci Fi genre and this game embodies everything you'd expect out of that.

    My advice is to go play the game without any preconceived notions about what it is or isn't supposed to be. I see a lot of reviews where players are butt hurt it isn't EXACTLY Halo or EXACTLY Borderlands or whatever. It's a really enjoyable game with a lot of great features.    … Expand
  10. LVenter
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I read all the reviews on this game. Critics and user ones. I would like to add something that might help out on how wrong they are about Destiny. First Diablo 3 is that exact same style except its not in first person and no PVP. D3 has a bad story... repetitive game-play... kills hordes of enemies...single player can be finished quickly. And yet it got 90% rating on PS4 and otherI read all the reviews on this game. Critics and user ones. I would like to add something that might help out on how wrong they are about Destiny. First Diablo 3 is that exact same style except its not in first person and no PVP. D3 has a bad story... repetitive game-play... kills hordes of enemies...single player can be finished quickly. And yet it got 90% rating on PS4 and other platforms. The thing is both of these games are about awesome game-play, collecting loot and skills/perks. Destiny does those very well. I would disagree with all the reviews bashing this based on all the hype that by the way Diablo 3 had too, but yet still got high scores. They cant seem to understand this game. To finish this off I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys diablo 3 attributes plus PVP but in first person.… Expand
  11. Ninshaska
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game is great! So many things about it that make it the beauty that it is.

    I know everyone is complaining about the "OH MY GOD ALL I DO IS SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE, I SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE AND SHOOT SOME MORE THINGS". But let's be honest, that's exactly what you do in any shooter. Did you like it in Halo where you went to campaign mission and killed some things and then you    This game is great! So many things about it that make it the beauty that it is.

    I know everyone is complaining about the "OH MY GOD ALL I DO IS SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE, I SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE AND SHOOT SOME MORE THINGS". But let's be honest, that's exactly what you do in any shooter.

    Did you like it in Halo where you went to campaign mission and killed some things and then you went farther into the mission and farther into the map and killed some more things? Then you'll love Destiny.

    Did you like it in Call of Duty where you cleared waves after waves of enemies while you sought after objectives and conquered the area? Then you'll love Destiny.

    I also know that everyone is complaining about how it's just a "RIP OFF OF BORDERLANDS!"... Well I'm sorry to break this to you... but Borderlands used the "scaling items" gimmick from every other MMORPG in the world. Because guess what, they have scaling items just like that.

    Borderlands: "OH COOL I GOT THIS LEVEL 15 GUN WHICH IS BETTER THAN MY LEVEL 13 GUN"

    MMORPG: "OH COOL I GOT THIS LEVEL 15 SWORD WHICH IS BETTER THAN MY LEVEL 13 AX"

    One of my big complaints, is how we don't have communications to other people near by. I really think the game needs proximity voice chat. Without it, I feel disconnected from other players on the map.

    Also, the load screens are super long, but with the nicer graphics come longer load screens, so I'm kind of okay with that.

    Either way, the game is great. And people who are hating to the point of giving it anything less than a 7, really aren't thinking about the situation or have no idea what they're talking about.    … Expand
  12. countzero90
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    My sense is the gaming community is far too reactionary. Take a deep breath, a good chunk of players, devs, and game journalists have a strong online presence. If you aren't pissing on someone's grave then you aren't getting your point across with your review or comment. This game looks and plays really well. The locations are repetitive but the experiences in them are not. The lack ofMy sense is the gaming community is far too reactionary. Take a deep breath, a good chunk of players, devs, and game journalists have a strong online presence. If you aren't pissing on someone's grave then you aren't getting your point across with your review or comment. This game looks and plays really well. The locations are repetitive but the experiences in them are not. The lack of cutscenes is a nod towards that repetition. Nobody wants to group watch a bunch of video--they want to blow stuff up with their mates. I've seen outright errors in professional reviews--like the lack of ability to join up with random people you see online. You absolutely can. This game will keep me busy for a couple of months of 10 hour/week gaming. I don't like repetition. So who I am playing with and what sub-mission I am going after, or the surprise drop-in missions that started a couple of days ago all make the experience different enough to keep me coming back. Did Bungie start a game revolution? No way, but that's a pretty high bar for a 10.… Expand
  13. Thail
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    ---The action is fast and even though I'm not the greatest at this Genre and I'd feel more comfortable playing a shooter on a PC, I have enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    ---The story line is sort of bland but let's be fair, we don't generally play an FPS or MMO for the character dialogue. ---The social aspect feels a little lacking, especially for a game which is essentially an MMO    ---The action is fast and even though I'm not the greatest at this Genre and I'd feel more comfortable playing a shooter on a PC, I have enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    ---The story line is sort of bland but let's be fair, we don't generally play an FPS or MMO for the character dialogue.

    ---The social aspect feels a little lacking, especially for a game which is essentially an MMO which is why I've given it a slightly lower rating. I do however enjoy the small group version of MMO. Rather than feeling forced to join a large guild to complete end game content I can play with my close group of friends in 3 man teams to knock out missions, and PVP.

    ---Overall I think the game is worth playing AT LEAST through level 20 and completing the story arc. And there's even more to do after getting there.    … Expand
  14. Boywonder85
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Truly addicting and fun game. I agree with some of the complaints that story is a little short and missions can be uniform. But this game has been a blast and i see my grimore showing so much more to come, I know bungie will come threw with improvements but in the mean time this game is already great and one of a kind.
  15. Kel_Sceptic
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    For me its a combo of Halo(theme wise), Borderlands(gameplay/mechanics wise), Mass Effect(theme wise), Diablo 3(endgame grind wise), World of Warcraft(single player with random ppl on the map; matchmaking, daily, weekly, raiding - wise). The controls and the visuals are wonderful.
    Just look at WoW's patchnotes after the 11.11.2004 release, a game like this is being build in time, dont    For me its a combo of Halo(theme wise), Borderlands(gameplay/mechanics wise), Mass Effect(theme wise), Diablo 3(endgame grind wise), World of Warcraft(single player with random ppl on the map; matchmaking, daily, weekly, raiding - wise). The controls and the visuals are wonderful.
    Just look at WoW's patchnotes after the 11.11.2004 release, a game like this is being build in time, dont expect it to be the "final" version at release. For me WoW's "final" version comes with every new xpac.

    Another thing, i've played BF, COD and those games are made for the multiplayer purpose, any of those games have a very limited time of campaign (good/bad it doesn't matter since the core of the game stands in the multiplayer). Look at the most beloved Dragon Age, a beautiful story, with no multiplayer ... why do you think its like that ?

    Destiny's core stands in the multiplayer, PVP/STRIKES/RAIDS, so judge it from that PoV. Long grinding endgame ?!?! (well wtf Diablo and WoW and all other games on the planet are then ?).

    For the moment I love the game, since it feels more casual then WoW is and that fits me just fine.    … Expand
  16. ReconPete
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I was very excited for destiny to come out and I got it for the PS3. I expected the graphics to be slightly worse on that system but it wasn't bad at all. Aside from the graphics I was mesmerized by the ambiance and the soundtrack and how they really made it immersive without menus and interruptions. I noticed that most of the missions involved reaching a goal and surviving waves ofI was very excited for destiny to come out and I got it for the PS3. I expected the graphics to be slightly worse on that system but it wasn't bad at all. Aside from the graphics I was mesmerized by the ambiance and the soundtrack and how they really made it immersive without menus and interruptions. I noticed that most of the missions involved reaching a goal and surviving waves of enemies. They don't have the greatest AI ever written but they are definitely a challenge playing solo. I felt thoroughly stressed and panicked in particularly hard no-respawn zones but winning always felt like a bit of a rush, sort of like dark souls 2.

    The multiplayer was frustrating when I played because I really did not understand the capabilities of human players. Often I was just a casualty of some super charged attack that I couldn't have seen coming, or players would kill me in one hit. It seemed very similar to the halo series on the multiplayer, but much smaller. I really like the customization of appearance and gear, even though they balance it in MP.

    Overall I feel like it is a pretty great game. For those of you who seem disappointed, they are more than likely to address your concerns in future expansions / sequels to Destiny. For example the first halo games were definitely not perfect, but they improved gradually until it became a masterpiece.    … Expand
  17. Eberstar
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun game. Its like having a shooter MMO on console. And by all means compare it to an MMO, but remind yourself its not. It does share ALOT in common with MMOs however and thats its strong points. But like MMOs it lacks in a few departments. So hopefully the game sees some fine tuning and polishing in the next months.

    Its not a game changer, but theres still fun times to be had.
  18. jakethejinxed
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I have read countless reviews for this game.... It seems to be very mixed, a love or hate type vibe stems from all I've read. This is my attempt at an unbiased review of what is DESTINY. Do yourself a favor and forget the hype, forget what the negative people have to say, hell, forget what the positive have to say... Do yourself a favor and block out everything that has been said, toI have read countless reviews for this game.... It seems to be very mixed, a love or hate type vibe stems from all I've read. This is my attempt at an unbiased review of what is DESTINY. Do yourself a favor and forget the hype, forget what the negative people have to say, hell, forget what the positive have to say... Do yourself a favor and block out everything that has been said, to include the hype, and be your own judge. With that said, lets jump in. Destiny is (of course in my opinion) an amazing game with lots to offer. I personally cannot put it down. I had my reservations coming into the world that is Destiny, but I'm glad I did. Destiny is an a brilliantly, well manicured, masterpiece from a visual standpoint. The gameplay and control you feel in the game is top notch. To be expected from a group like Bungie of course. The more you put in, the more you get out. Its seems the deeper I dive into the game the better it gets, which is what we all want with any game, right? Its a slow start and takes some getting used to, mostly due to the fact that there is not a lot of explanation or guidance along your journey, not to mention a story line that falls short of great and nowhere near the potential that Bungie has. Especially given the baseline of the Destiny story leaves potential for incredibly epic storytelling. And lets not sell ourselves short here either, we have merely only begun to scrape the surface of what Destiny is and will be. It can only get better from here, Bungie will not sit by and this be all Destiny is, it is a constantly changing and growing world with endless possibilities, and the good news is, we have the best in the business to ensure that. All in All, I am personally already having a blast with this game in all areas, from MP, to solo story missions, to patrols, strikes, public events, all the way down to the decisions that define who my guardian is and will become. But don't take my word for it, discover Destiny on your terms with an open mind and see for yourself. - Jake The Jinxed (Xbox One)… Expand
  19. Ghostplops
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I'm going to start off by saying that this game is overall pretty excellent, I highly recommend you check it out, please give it a chance!
    Let's start off with what’s good: the game is obscenely beautiful, not every game makes me want to just stop and look at what the artists have pulled off, even visiting the same areas multiple times I still just love to look around, it's freaking    I'm going to start off by saying that this game is overall pretty excellent, I highly recommend you check it out, please give it a chance!
    Let's start off with what’s good: the game is obscenely beautiful, not every game makes me want to just stop and look at what the artists have pulled off, even visiting the same areas multiple times I still just love to look around, it's freaking beautiful, the music gives me chills, it’s SO GOOD.
    The combat is insanely fun, it feels polished and it's satisfying to ka-blam aliens with my shotgun or scout rifle (literally obsessed with that thing). Even encountering the same "mobs" over again isn't tedious which is an issue I have with a lot of MMOs, you get real tired of those nerds attacking you every time you walk through that area. I don’t even know what else to say about the combat, it’s really fun; Bungie is the master of fun FPS. But with the Strikes and Weekly missions, it get REALLY DAMN HARD. I wasn't expecting it to be so hard, it’s great. Even attempting the high level story missions is tricky, lower level stuff is pretty easy but with the hard modes the enemies just overwhelm you with numbers and being freaking bullet sponges.

    I think a lot of people were expecting something else from this game, I think some people were expecting an expansive MMO Space-Skyrim (seriously, I think some people were expecting that?) you'll be disappointed that it’s pretty small environment-wise as of now; I don't have much of an issue with it, but a lot of other people might.
    People were also expecting it to be an MMO, and it's not; funnily, the random encounters with other players reminds me of Journey, just think Journey but you shoot aliens.
    But if you bought it expecting an MMO you'll be disappointed. The game is more like Diablo 3 and Borderlands. With that said; instead of relying on drops for rare loot you can grind for currency (the marks, coins, motes, glimmer is eeeeaaasy to get) and purchase armor that's JUST as good as something you'll find or win in a Strike or PVP, and I really dig it; I lost my mind killing the same boss over and over again in Borderlands hoping a gun I want would drop.
    But yeah, there is grinding in this game, getting the PVP and PVE marks kind of reminds me of gathering weekly tombs in FFXIV, and it’s definitely a grind; if you aren't into the currency/mark grind you would probably hate it. Actually if you don’t like grinding I would suggest a different game, it’s fun for some weird people like me but there are people who haaaate it. For me it’s the perfect amount of grinding, it’s not too insane and the game also does not hand you everything.

    Also the PVP? It’s fun, there are the regular issues nearly every PVP game has that I hate which is: I suck at it. But I actually keep going back to play it, it’s really fun and you actually get rewards if you kind of suck. I hope Bungie can fix the cheating issues though, that’s a bummer, why do people cheat with stuff like that? C’mon, why even play the game…

    And finally my main issue with the game: the story is mediocre. Bungie should have spent the money on a sci-fi author rather than Paul McCartney doing a song. The lore is interesting and cool but the story was just executed badly and the writing could have been way better, especially when they have Halo to live up to story-wise (which was my favorite thing about Halo). Also, I really think the Grimoire Cards should be in game. The lore they provide is interesting and I’m not going to stop playing to go onto the internet to read them, I was reading them on my break at work haha. Games like Dishonored did an excellent job with the books throughout the game or Bioshock's audio logs with back-story and lore, that’s how you do it; the lore is part of the game, it should be inside the game in some way.
    But yeah, if you were counting on Destiny to have the best plot ever, you will be pretty disappointed. Hope they can improve with the expansions.

    The game does have some small issues I’m not really going to get into, there are already plenty of negative reviews, and if you don't like something about it, you're probably not going to change your mind.
    But really, it’s nothing they can’t fix without additional patches and added content, I hope everyone else who’s playing with it will stick around to see what they add and improve upon, most “MMO” online games have a bumpy road at launch, a la Diablo 3 ;p.

    Hope my review was helpful for someone!    … Expand
  20. Bensaw11
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Destiny is everything that I expected, and more. I'm not quite sure if I was just all the hype, but the reviews are unjustly negative. I can't help but compare it to my favorite games, such as Borderlands, Skyrim, and of course Halo. The game wows me every time I play it. In the end, don't we just play games to have fun? No, it's not perfect, but Destiny is downright fun!
  21. Ainrehtea
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Destiny, Even with all the hype I went into the game with low expectations. What I had seen while playing over 50 hours was a game I can't get enough of.
    The gameplay is very solid and fun with friends. The limited voice chat is nice to avoid trolls and mobs of unwanted banter.
    If you enjoy MMOs that had large Grinds. Destiny is for you, you'll be running a lot of the same content over    Destiny, Even with all the hype I went into the game with low expectations. What I had seen while playing over 50 hours was a game I can't get enough of.
    The gameplay is very solid and fun with friends. The limited voice chat is nice to avoid trolls and mobs of unwanted banter.

    If you enjoy MMOs that had large Grinds. Destiny is for you, you'll be running a lot of the same content over and over until more is released over time/months. There's many things to do and daily/weekly challenges with good rewards.

    End-game is also good, Raids being the hardest content I've yet to see in any shooter. Even on par or surpasses Borderlands difficulty.
    There is a vast amount of gear and ways to build your character to fit your playstyle.

    The best way to put it is, this game will take up a lot of your time if you enjoy progression of your character and gambling chances while identifying gear. The game rewards you over long times and the gear you may acquire won't be the best at times-then that one day you'll get several legendaries in a row and squeal with joy.

    The game has small MMO aspects placed with an FPS with good customization.
    The best thing I can say to lore seekers and people wanting a Good Story, there isn't much depth-YET. Even though on Bungie.net your grimoire cards you unlock over time do give nice chunks of interesting lore.

    I highly recommend this game only if you're a fan of repetitive grinds like I am and have a good group of friends you enjoy playing games with.
    Solo-players please avoid this game to prevent disappointment.    … Expand
  22. AzNBagel
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Destiny is hard game to rate. I simultaneously hate the story for being a skeleton where a body should be, and am completely unabashedly addicted to it.

    You can play a round of Crucible(PvP) and have you epic halo-esque experience, and then in addition to that you wait with bated breath to see if the die you rolled will net you any loot. You might get a ship, new color patterns for your    Destiny is hard game to rate. I simultaneously hate the story for being a skeleton where a body should be, and am completely unabashedly addicted to it.

    You can play a round of Crucible(PvP) and have you epic halo-esque experience, and then in addition to that you wait with bated breath to see if the die you rolled will net you any loot. You might get a ship, new color patterns for your armor, new weapons, or new armor. Who knows? But just by playing the game you are rewarded.

    In PvE you have the equivalent of a looking for group tool a la WoW. Quick, easy, strikes that ensure you get some piece of gear. You have the reputation factions to choose your armor path. Cosmetic items to dump currency into. And you have the epic Vault of Glass that just opened. A truly eye opening experience for the FPS genre. This is what Destiny is. Each expansion will have a new raid, and if they are anything like this initial offering they will be well worth the money.

    All of this is wrapped carefully around an incredibly tight shooter at its base. I cannot fathom why there would be such low scores. Even if this were a multiplayer only game with no play (anyone remember Titanfall?) it should get at least a 7. With all its offering and potential it should be at a ten, but the story fell flat, really flat. But don't let that discourage you from playing one of the best FPS offerings since Halo 2.    … Expand
  23. TheMeltingMan
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Solid game. Would like to see more locales. Too much barren waste land. The Dink's voice direction was sub-par. Overall I am greatly enjoying this. I see it more as a great start than a finished product, typical of most MMO's (or MMO style). Can't wait to see what will come from Destiny/Bungie.
  24. vsod99
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Okay, let's get started. It's 2014, four years since Bungie Studio's last game release: Halo: Reach. Since then, the company split from Microsoft and went on to seek new endeavors. That's where Destiny comes in. Destiny has a simple premise, you are known as a "Guardian", protecting humanity, which has been driven back by alien races, and you know stand at the last city of Earth. YouOkay, let's get started. It's 2014, four years since Bungie Studio's last game release: Halo: Reach. Since then, the company split from Microsoft and went on to seek new endeavors. That's where Destiny comes in. Destiny has a simple premise, you are known as a "Guardian", protecting humanity, which has been driven back by alien races, and you know stand at the last city of Earth. You choose one of three classes, Titan, Warlock, or Hunter. Next, you choose your race, Awoken, Human, or Exo. This is a pretty standard layout for an MMO but Destiny takes it to a whole new level by involving something we all love -- guns. Destiny is definitely a solid MMORPGFPS if that is what you choose to call it. It feels like "Halo" felt before, but strips away the icon of Master Chief and lets you build your own legend. It has different planets and different gamemodes, such as story missions, strikes (layered battles with oncoming waves of enemies, best done with friends and leave you with rewards), raids (like strikes but can take hours or days, much better rewards and much more in depth when it comes to tactics and organization), and of course the crucible (online multiplayer). Destiny is visually appealing, has optimal customization leaving you searching for more gear and loot, and has enemies from different backgrounds. Despite having a short story selection it has endgame options that allow you to extend your enjoyment of the game. Destiny has weaknesses as well as strengths though. Although it is a mass-mulltiplayer online game, communication is lacking as you can only voice chat within your fireteams (Emotes are your only other option). The story missions can be quite repetitive, and there is not as much personality within the characters as was seen in the Halo series. The loot reward system is flawed as well, decrypting high level engrams usually leaves you with less-than-stellar gear. Despite these issues, Destiny is a fun and engaging experience that I would recommend one at least try. Bungie will be adding more content in the future as well, so don't expect early reviews like mine to sum up the game in its entirety. Bungie has created a very expandable game that will most likely expand as time goes on.… Expand
  25. woolenorange
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This game is great. Beautiful and very addicting. I'm not sure why the internet wants to hate this game, but don't believe it. This is my favorite FPS for the PS4 yet.
  26. cglezv
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Un buen shooter en primera persona logrado tanto en el modo historia como en las posibilidades para multijugador y cooperativo. No es un must have, pero es recomendable.
  27. Banjhex
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Hey, some people want a game for a expansive story. Being it was from the makers of Halo it is fair to have assumed that Destiny would of been a huge involved story. The lore is there, the characters are there but you don't really feel connected to the story.

    There are some repetitive gameplay elements. Escort ghost, ghost hacks computer, and then horde mode begins. I am not really    Hey, some people want a game for a expansive story. Being it was from the makers of Halo it is fair to have assumed that Destiny would of been a huge involved story. The lore is there, the characters are there but you don't really feel connected to the story.

    There are some repetitive gameplay elements. Escort ghost, ghost hacks computer, and then horde mode begins. I am not really worried about this as much as some people are....it reminds me very much of Diablo where you farm for gear in a story mode environment. Some have also compared it to Phantasy Star Online as well.
    _____

    With my cons out of the way, let me just say that this game is fun. The fun factor trumps and can forgive the few cons that I have. This may not be the same case for everyone, but running around blowing heads off gaining loot, upgrading gear, grinding factions, doing strikes with friends, doing crucible with friends, and just exploring for the chests and dead ghosts is the most fun I have had with a game in a very very long time.

    The music and sound effects in the game are great. The sound is immersive and you can hear the mobs all around you, the machines that fire their weapons. The large mobs sound large, the small mobs sound small. The snozberries taste like snozberries....it is great fun.

    Some people are going to hate to just hate. In my 30 years of living I have realized there are just negative people out there who pick apart everything. If you can find something good and and enjoyable in the game and it keeps you playing then play it. Instead of finding things that make you miserable find things that make you happy in life. I believe this game haves a little of everything for everyone so....

    If you are not one of the millions of people who already have bought the game and you read this write up...then I say it is worth the $60.00. And if you do get it, then I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.    … Expand
  28. double0dev
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I'm honestly too busy having fun playing this game to write a full review. I took the time to investigate the game before it came out, I got everything I expected from it and more.
  29. Kuebrick
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I'm having an unbelievably great time playing with friends new and old. I can see myself playing this game for a very long time as it is far deeper than it appears on the surface.

    I love it. 9/10
  30. Dregarian
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    This game is different. Let's get that out of the way. Everyone will have an opinion of what it is and what it is not. To me, this is a FPS dungeon crawler that lacks in story but makes up for in game play and loot. Multiplayer is bare bones but yet is very fun. Some core items are missing but this game will evolve over time. Even with these items currently not in the game, I can't stop playing.
  31. KoniXG4mer
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    Great game! Good job BUNGIE! In this game we play with a soldier, called guardian, you can chose your player, you can be an human, an exo (robot) or an "insonne" (sorry, i don't know the english name). In this game you have to kill the obscurity and there's some enemies to beat. The game is so interesting and you can explore 4 planets of solar system! You can play in coop with your friendsGreat game! Good job BUNGIE! In this game we play with a soldier, called guardian, you can chose your player, you can be an human, an exo (robot) or an "insonne" (sorry, i don't know the english name). In this game you have to kill the obscurity and there's some enemies to beat. The game is so interesting and you can explore 4 planets of solar system! You can play in coop with your friends and can play in PvP like a call of duty or halo.. But the PvP necessities some updates.. it's so.. buggy?
    90/100    … Expand
  32. Mahes
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For all the ppl that are negative about this game you have your own right to be. I have heard the "Borderland knock off comment" the "Its story is worse the CoD or BF".

    I can only say a few words this game for me is amazing.. I have roughly 3 days in game time on this and I have yet to get sick of it! Honestly I went into this with the typical MMO idea in my head to begin with. The whole grinding to get gear I expected, there are very few games that give instant gear out and hell if you want to cry about having to grind for gear then do so but please dont rag on a game because that is your biggest problem with it.

    The story may not have been the "best" story out there but they are releasing more and more as time goes by it. The Events that Bungie puts out is for a reason. ^.^

    For those of you who are looking for a game like CoD, BF, or any other FPS based game with a ton of pvp thats it just stick to those games. This game goes in depth with so much more then just that, by bringing in Strikes "Dungeons" and Raids in the mix and by adding the need to grind strikes or the Crucible "PvP" to raise rep to get it makes it a game to check out. THERE WILL NOT BE FREEBIES! Even when you get full Legendary/Exotic gear your grind will not be done you still have to get the mats to upgrade it.

    My last and final note... If you are looking for handouts of gear this is not a game for you... however if you are looking for a game that you can get lost in for hours and have a blast finding new people to play with and just the basic MMO experience then this is definitely a game to check out.

    Give it a try and if you like it Awesome! If you dont thats fine too but I urge everyone to try this game! You may find out that other people just want to hate to hate!

    Good Luck and I hope to see you all ingame!!!    … Expand
  33. Sktchwlkr
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    Destiny is an incredibly different game and perhaps a hard one to put a finger on, but it's so much fun. Labeled as an OWFPS(Open World First Person Shooter), it has elements of an FPS, MMO, and RPG. Set in a world that combines futuristic themes and fantasy aspects, such as magic throwing Warlocks, chivalrous Titans, and swift Hunters, anyone has the ability to find their place in thisDestiny is an incredibly different game and perhaps a hard one to put a finger on, but it's so much fun. Labeled as an OWFPS(Open World First Person Shooter), it has elements of an FPS, MMO, and RPG. Set in a world that combines futuristic themes and fantasy aspects, such as magic throwing Warlocks, chivalrous Titans, and swift Hunters, anyone has the ability to find their place in this world. The game mechanics are incredibly solid. You can feel the weight of your weapon and the power you unleash with the super ability as you reign down on enemies. Destiny has multiple game modes including Story, Patrol, Crucible, Raids, Strikes and more.

    Warning: take caution when reading reviews about Destiny. You must understand that this is only the beginning.    … Expand
  34. JamesReicosky
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    I see people's problems with Destiny. I do. The story is bland and there are minor issues with the way the content is arranged. But the gameplay manages too rise above these issues. I'm having too much fun to do anything than wholeheartedly recommend it.
  35. nickatnite905
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    I have played this game for a total of 36 hours since launch (Bungie.net stats, not rough estimation), and I can admit that I am addicted to this game. I can't wait to attempt daily and weekly challenges, with the thought of always getting better loot, more currency, or general experience.

    Playing with friends also helps, as you're always congratulating/competing with them on new gear,    I have played this game for a total of 36 hours since launch (Bungie.net stats, not rough estimation), and I can admit that I am addicted to this game. I can't wait to attempt daily and weekly challenges, with the thought of always getting better loot, more currency, or general experience.

    Playing with friends also helps, as you're always congratulating/competing with them on new gear, rare materials, or even their general character level. Your friend is a higher level than you? I guess you'll have to play more story, strikes, patrols, or crucible. Want to buy that sweet new piece of gear, but don't have the required rank? Time to grind some games in the particular game type. It is an addicting structure that truly tries to blend FPS with MMO.

    Does it succeed in doing so? Not quite. MMO gamers will feel that the lack of depth isn't there to keep them participating in end-game events. Is it a balanced FPS? I would argue no, but it isn't a failure in that department either. Destiny is still too young to know if it will truly grab the attention of MMO gamers and FPS players. For now, I think casual and invested gamers will find Destiny to be a wonderful change of pace. For the hardcore genre of whatever classification? Work still needs to be done in order to merit greatness.

    And thats the catch. Stray too far in the MMO game structure, casual players will be overwhelmed and generally confused. Place too much emphasis in FPS mechanics, and you'll disengage MMO gamers. And if you're pacing is too slow and unbalanced, all gamers will lose interest.

    So it will be very interesting to see how Destiny holds up, even up to the holiday season. Oh, and a lot of gamers looking for a grand story will need to either dig past the in-game options that are presented, or just pass judgment on the lack of backstory. It is disheartening to see that the story wasn't fleshed out as much at it could have been.    … Expand
  36. Markptzzz
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    Never played a game like this. I'm not usually into fps, but I'm loving this game, strange kind of fps+mmo. Great appeal, funny gameplay. I can't stop trying to reach higher level !
    Just try, alone or with friends, you'll love it.
  37. Red_Ded_Joe
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    A shameful victim to the hype machine. Ignoring the hype myself I entered without the pre-held expectations of most, the only thing I expected was a good game that would be worth the money (given that it had the highest budget of any video game ever, even including marketing). What I got was a fantastic game that is enormously fun to play with fantastic FPS mechanics & great features. TheA shameful victim to the hype machine. Ignoring the hype myself I entered without the pre-held expectations of most, the only thing I expected was a good game that would be worth the money (given that it had the highest budget of any video game ever, even including marketing). What I got was a fantastic game that is enormously fun to play with fantastic FPS mechanics & great features. The story is almost non existent but this has potential to change. Ignore the hype, forget about a riveting narrative & as long as you don't mind a good FPS that is always online & have some buddies to kick it with (Bungie have also made it as easy as possible to make new friends, a new friend is only a few clicks away) it is definitely a game worth getting. I have had some connectivity issues with certain people, my best gaming i=friend in particular but when he put his PS4 Ip into DMZ on his router we have been fine ever since & I expect progress to be made within the coming days & weeks from Bungie regarding connectivity. But a solid 9 from me.… Expand
  38. lDrPayne
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I think that Destiny is a great game, if you are a fan of looter shooters. The rewards can sometimes be a pin in the ass, but once you get your legendary or exotic item you are so happy.
    It may includes a lot of grinding but that´s normal for this type of game. But I even like the grinding part of it, all fights are challenging the entire time.
    Story might be a bit lame, but hey it´s a    I think that Destiny is a great game, if you are a fan of looter shooters. The rewards can sometimes be a pin in the ass, but once you get your legendary or exotic item you are so happy.
    It may includes a lot of grinding but that´s normal for this type of game. But I even like the grinding part of it, all fights are challenging the entire time.
    Story might be a bit lame, but hey it´s a shooter, don´t expect a Last of Us kind of story.
    I like to compare Destiny with Borderlands 1. Sure there is a big gap between the budget of these to games and you really expect a really big thing when Bungie and Activision are making a game together.
    Some people also say that the worlds are way to small.
    Take a look at the Destiny wiki, you can discover all new places that they already have announced to make their way into the game.    … Expand
  39. ncnanan
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    Get pass level 20 and you will have your money well spent. Don't buy this game if you don't like grinding in the same maps over and over again but if you are into somethings like PAC-MAN you will love this one.

    PAC-MAN has only one map and its a classic till now. (Think about it)
  40. SpectreV17
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I give this game a 9 out of 10 because Bungie did something that no other company has done in this next generation of consoles- produce a game that actually **** works at launch. Destiny has already broken sales records and for good reason-it's a great game. I see other reviews comparing the game to titles like GTA V and World of Warcraft and giving it a 5 out of 10. Both of the previouslyI give this game a 9 out of 10 because Bungie did something that no other company has done in this next generation of consoles- produce a game that actually **** works at launch. Destiny has already broken sales records and for good reason-it's a great game. I see other reviews comparing the game to titles like GTA V and World of Warcraft and giving it a 5 out of 10. Both of the previously mentioned games have been built on at least a decade or more of titles and have only added more to an already existing formula. Destiny needs time to work on its universe and lore before it can become the game that people expected it to be. Everyone wanted this massive MMO with a rich storyline, stunning visuals, immersive combat, and every other element of every other great game ever created. Bungie did market Destiny to have all of those things, and I wholeheartedly agree that the theme of this page is "lacking", but give Bungie a break. They may not have given us the game that we all expected, but what they did give us was a game we could sit down and play for a few minutes, or a few hours while still feeling fulfilled. That is something that I think we can all agree has not been done in quite some time. I love the game, and I'm looking forward to more from Bungie in the near future.… Expand
  41. kont1979
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    I tried the beta and then I bought the game. I honestly don’t understand what people find so bad in destiny.
    The gameplay is solid and fun, play co-op with friends is fun and destiny has the merit of being the first game console to offer a similar experience. For sure some quests are repetitive but what MMO does not suffer from these problems? Considering that ensured continuous expansion    I tried the beta and then I bought the game. I honestly don’t understand what people find so bad in destiny.
    The gameplay is solid and fun, play co-op with friends is fun and destiny has the merit of being the first game console to offer a similar experience. For sure some quests are repetitive but what MMO does not suffer from these problems? Considering that ensured continuous expansion and continuous new missions, I think that destiny is the best game currently available on the PS4. those who love to kill hordes of enemies and have fun with friends should try it. Honestly, the score of Destiny lower than the score of Watch Dogs make me laugh
    ps. sorry for my bad english    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Micfur
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    I've loved this game since the beta and the full release just gave me more of what I wanted. If playing with friends and tackling challenging bosses and raids sounds like fun to you, you need to play this. As someone who loves Borderlands, this game is a loot lovers dream, and they're are tons of ways to customize your character to your liking. As it is right now its super addicting andI've loved this game since the beta and the full release just gave me more of what I wanted. If playing with friends and tackling challenging bosses and raids sounds like fun to you, you need to play this. As someone who loves Borderlands, this game is a loot lovers dream, and they're are tons of ways to customize your character to your liking. As it is right now its super addicting and I'm sure that tons of content is going to be added to the game for at least a few years. Even now new raids and bounties are added and changed out weekly to keep things fresh.… Expand
  44. therecanbeonly2
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    Fun and engaging, as more content is added, there are more activities with which to fill your time - addressing the early reliance on farming mindlessly. Controls feel natural, nothing is out of place and feedback is all very satisfying. Music is very solid, some fights I don't want to end so I can continue to listen to the score, and the visuals are great - if I pause from the action toFun and engaging, as more content is added, there are more activities with which to fill your time - addressing the early reliance on farming mindlessly. Controls feel natural, nothing is out of place and feedback is all very satisfying. Music is very solid, some fights I don't want to end so I can continue to listen to the score, and the visuals are great - if I pause from the action to look at them. Slow start, but within a couple weeks they've fixed my biggest complaint.… Expand
  45. Deathlinks
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    Great game, Great Game play, Great variety in modes. Only complaints include voice chat (getting fixed) Loot issues (getting patched this week), and the cliff hanger of an ending. It is obvious that they have only given us a small taste of the overall story arc through the main installment of the story. Cant wait for the DLC packs that are to come.
  46. Mojavegreen
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    I think we're being too quick to judge. This game has tons of potential and it would seem (IMHO) that Bungie is still in the baby stages of putting this piece together. No doubt the open world is beautiful however, the gameplay can be a little monotonous. I would like to believe that Bungie has more in store for us, and I would hope they listen to the gamers and tweak the game based onI think we're being too quick to judge. This game has tons of potential and it would seem (IMHO) that Bungie is still in the baby stages of putting this piece together. No doubt the open world is beautiful however, the gameplay can be a little monotonous. I would like to believe that Bungie has more in store for us, and I would hope they listen to the gamers and tweak the game based on collective reviews. Final opinion, buy the game. Give it a chance. You just might like it...… Expand
  47. HoldMySkittles
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    Destiny is huge. Its ambitious. It is also slated for a 10 year run. There is no game in the entire world that will provide you with enough content that you could play it non stop (not even WoW!)

    As far as shooters go, this game is sweet. I have often lamented that the cut and dry Call of Duty and Battlefield style of gameplay needed a change up, and you have it right here. Heck, even    Destiny is huge. Its ambitious. It is also slated for a 10 year run. There is no game in the entire world that will provide you with enough content that you could play it non stop (not even WoW!)

    As far as shooters go, this game is sweet. I have often lamented that the cut and dry Call of Duty and Battlefield style of gameplay needed a change up, and you have it right here. Heck, even the jetpack ability makes this game far and away different from other games.

    Give this game a try. When you get bored, put it down and pick up something else (Shadows of Mordor or Diablo III, perhaps?) This game can be casual, or it can be hardcore. Don't expect to just get everything you want right out of the box.

    Give this game a chance, we are a huge community, and only active, positive participation will continue to make it better, and give it room to grow! :)    … Expand
  48. Alaska_
    Oct 4, 2014
    9
    Gamers ruin everything. It's a fact. Everything has to be "the best" or "the most innovative" or "highly polished" or "have stunning graphics" or "have a gripping story" or "satisfy my every whim and desire" or "immerse me into its atmosphere entirely" or "give me everything I've ever wanted on a golden platter". Gamers can't just sit back and enjoy something. If you don't like the game,Gamers ruin everything. It's a fact. Everything has to be "the best" or "the most innovative" or "highly polished" or "have stunning graphics" or "have a gripping story" or "satisfy my every whim and desire" or "immerse me into its atmosphere entirely" or "give me everything I've ever wanted on a golden platter". Gamers can't just sit back and enjoy something. If you don't like the game, you don't like it. I'm fine with that. But maybe if people would stop expecting the world handed to them on a silver platter, and they took off their "critical glasses" for two seconds, they might enjoy themselves every once in a while. As for Destiny, it's not the greatest MMO or RPG or FPS, it doesn't have the most stunning graphics, the gameplay can get a bit 'grindy', etc, etc. However, at the end of the day, I enjoyed myself. That's why I pick up the controller: to have fun. And this game delivered.… Expand
  49. unclebilly
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    Great graphics and coop/multiplayer. The servers are great, no lag at all :D. But i do agree with the fact that it was over hyped but there are a lot of content that is coming out.
  50. Neroh
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    I have finished the story line for Destiny and despite the hate for it, I enjoyed every second of playing through it. The story is not brilliant, but it isn't really the focus of this title. I think a story could be done well and people would like that but who knows what will come in the future. I have reached level 20 which is the max from XP gain, then your level progresses depending onI have finished the story line for Destiny and despite the hate for it, I enjoyed every second of playing through it. The story is not brilliant, but it isn't really the focus of this title. I think a story could be done well and people would like that but who knows what will come in the future. I have reached level 20 which is the max from XP gain, then your level progresses depending on the equipment you are wearing/using.

    The Multiplayer PvP is really quite difficult to begin with, I would not recommend getting this game if you wont play through the missions to at least a reasonable level. Once I hit around level 12-13 I found the PvP a lot easier.

    My favorite aspect of Destiny is the reputation system. If you explore The Tower (the home hub/social area) you'll find speakers of different groups/clan sort of things. Once you reach level 20 you can buy a cape to represent said group/clan, which when worn all reputation will go towards that group. This allows you to unlock and buy gear from that group which is leagues ahead of standard stuff.

    There is a bounty system tied in with the reputation system. You may visit the bounty guy at The Tower and accept a number of bounties, such as '200 precision kills', 'kill this boss on this strike mission' etc. These give reputation and XP for your character.

    The boss fights in Strike missions can be relatively long lasting and a little repetitive but this changes when you advance a few levels above their recommendation. Patrol missions are really great in my opinion. You fly to a planet and free roam the surface, accepting missions to do along the way. It gets you experience and reputation, it also opens up the area for further exploration without the distraction of mission objectives.

    The loot system has been a talk of thousands of different opinions. I find that the amount of loot you receive, and the rarity of is perfect. It isn't a grind like others state, it also isn't a walk in the park, but it's frequent enough that you feel happy when you receive loot.

    Overall I would highly recommend this game. If you enjoy loot-drop sort of games, like Borderlands for instance, I think you'll find a love for this game in no time.    … Expand
  51. LateNiteHabit
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    I would honestly rate this game 8.5/10. It's visually and mechanically exceptional, but most of all it's FUN! Both the multiplayer and the campaign element of the game are thoroughly entertaining if you can accept this game for what it is, and not for the over-hyped, epic, masterful game-changer it was "supposed" to be. The only downside would have to be its linear story-line, but theI would honestly rate this game 8.5/10. It's visually and mechanically exceptional, but most of all it's FUN! Both the multiplayer and the campaign element of the game are thoroughly entertaining if you can accept this game for what it is, and not for the over-hyped, epic, masterful game-changer it was "supposed" to be. The only downside would have to be its linear story-line, but the games functionality outweighs the stories importance in such a way that you're really not focused on the story-line, but more so the grind of leveling up and killing enemies all the while obtaining new gear and abilities along the way. It's definitely worth a purchase if you're into FPS games.… Expand
  52. DeLisi47
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    The game does indeed start out slow, and some missions can be repetitive, I can see why that is upsetting for some, but you have to keep grinding. The game really heats up around level 10, and that's when its strongpoints blossom. "Strike Missions", are similar to World of Warcraft's dungeon's experience. It really brings out the excitement due to the mysterious thought of what kind ofThe game does indeed start out slow, and some missions can be repetitive, I can see why that is upsetting for some, but you have to keep grinding. The game really heats up around level 10, and that's when its strongpoints blossom. "Strike Missions", are similar to World of Warcraft's dungeon's experience. It really brings out the excitement due to the mysterious thought of what kind of cool armor/weapons you might pick up along the way. With that being said, the armor/weapon rating is similar to Borderlands, and WoW. White title for Basic, Green for uncommon, Blue for rare, Purple legendary, and Gold for exotic. As in WoW, can also participate in raids once you are a high enough level. The leveling system is 1-30. Once you hit level 20, and if you want to keep progressing, your level score will be based upon your gear ratings. PvP is similar to Halo, with a little CoD feel to it. Just like WoW, you can earn honor, which you can put forth towards better gear. Only downfall is PvP can be difficult, and frustrating if you are a lower level.

    Just as in any game, there are its flaws. Unlike the Strike Missions, there is no queue for raiding. Its all based upon who you know, and can be a pain if you are a lone wolf type of player. Also, as I stated earlier, the repetitive missions can be dull, and null. Grinding can get old fast if you stick to the story mode, but for me. I found that doing strike missions really takes the dull edge off of it, and adds more excitement towards it.

    For what I've heard, Bungie wants to turn this into a 10 year game. The game itself is in its beginning stages, but I believe if they listen to the critics, and fix what needs to be fixed, while also adding in new features, this game will really turn into something special. All in all I give this a 9/10.    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. mrdrprofesorfox
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    The best game I have played in a while, I didn't watch any trailers yet i enjoyed it thoroughly.So long as Bungie doesn't charge an exorbitant amount for dlcs then I would rate this game well.
  55. CurrySake
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    This is not your wow or lol, it is destiny and there is no game out there as fluid or as diverse in style as destiny. I cannot understand how people can hate on this game on a basis of saying like"wow is better" well since wow has been out, it has undergone numerous patches and updates to add new features. give destiny a break, its only been out for a month.
  56. Kal-Hell
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    The reason people give this game a negative review is because they don't understand the genre and are super-conditioned to playing games like Call of Duty. This is not CoD. If you like FPS games and like to grind for loot, armor, or weapons like Final Fantasy, then this is the game for you. Don't hate the game, hate the player. Because the players giving this negative feedback haven'tThe reason people give this game a negative review is because they don't understand the genre and are super-conditioned to playing games like Call of Duty. This is not CoD. If you like FPS games and like to grind for loot, armor, or weapons like Final Fantasy, then this is the game for you. Don't hate the game, hate the player. Because the players giving this negative feedback haven't taken the time out to educate themselves about what they're playing.… Expand
  57. 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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  58. Fyresyth
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    I am currently a level 24. I wanted to wait until I put some time in before reviewing. I've noticed a lot of people complain because they don't get instant gratification. You have to put the leg work in to get high levels. I applaud that. It's a better sense of achievement. It makes you a little more prestigious. Of course, a lot of people hate this. Because they're little girls. BEAUTIFULI am currently a level 24. I wanted to wait until I put some time in before reviewing. I've noticed a lot of people complain because they don't get instant gratification. You have to put the leg work in to get high levels. I applaud that. It's a better sense of achievement. It makes you a little more prestigious. Of course, a lot of people hate this. Because they're little girls. BEAUTIFUL graphics, the engine is tough as nails, sound is beautiful and fluid. I personally loved the story. I played it with my wife and we both had a fantastic time. The raids? HOLY DONKY KONG DOO DOO! You want to talk about brutal? On top of the Bungie is constantly tweaking and changing the stats in a dedicated effort to make this game as wonderful as it could be. I think it's very much worth checking out. The multi-player is a blast, mainly when the special events are being hosted, such as Iron Banner. But that's just my opinion.… Expand
  59. slayer78
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    The game is awesome, love every bit of it even though the storyline is basically not there. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans, shooter ppl and coop'ers. It's good even if you play all alone however you'll never grow more than lvl 27 or so in this case. I've spent about a 100 hours in the game with 2 characters and I see myself spending much more time playing it in the future. It'sThe game is awesome, love every bit of it even though the storyline is basically not there. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans, shooter ppl and coop'ers. It's good even if you play all alone however you'll never grow more than lvl 27 or so in this case. I've spent about a 100 hours in the game with 2 characters and I see myself spending much more time playing it in the future. It's highly addictive, it's a great title for a new gen console and it's also a great gift. Even for person who doesn't like Halo (I'm one of them)… Expand
  60. wiwkin
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    The game is awesome, love every bit of it even though the storyline is basically not properly done there. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans, shooter ppl and co-op'ers.
    It's good even if you play all alone however you'll never grow more than lvl 27 or so in this case. I've spent about a 100 hours in the game with 2 characters and I see myself spending much more time playing it in    The game is awesome, love every bit of it even though the storyline is basically not properly done there. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans, shooter ppl and co-op'ers.
    It's good even if you play all alone however you'll never grow more than lvl 27 or so in this case. I've spent about a 100 hours in the game with 2 characters and I see myself spending much more time playing it in the future.
    It's highly addictive, it's a great title for a new gen console and it's also a great gift. Even for a person who doesn't like Halo (I'm one of them)    … Expand
  61. rafaelges
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, i have been playing this game for some days, and i'm really enjoying it. The gameplay is so good, the precision of the aim is great, the feeling of playing Destiny is awesome. The music is one of the best things of this game, it's a master piece, Paul Maccartney thank you!!. This game just have some issues, like the story, it should be a little bit well told, and the interactions with other players it's not so good. But, overall, it's a great game, and i'm having lots of FUN, this game is a must have.… Expand
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. snakeempire
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    Its a great game but with to much hype.That would likely explain the high amount of negatives.I find it to be a fun experience with all you friends that gives a sense of teamwork.If they didn't say 'The most incredible game with a In-depth story, There would be more mixed than negatives. But everybody has there opinions
  66. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    The story has very good potential to be great but fails to succeed but I'm hoping either DLC or Destiny 2 will fill in the games.

    BUT the story missions are fun as hell to do and the strikes and raids are incredibly fun! The Crucible (the multiplayer) is incredibly fun! There is A LOT of guns in the game. Many of them are the same at first glance but once you start getting guns    The story has very good potential to be great but fails to succeed but I'm hoping either DLC or Destiny 2 will fill in the games.

    BUT the story missions are fun as hell to do and the strikes and raids are incredibly fun!

    The Crucible (the multiplayer) is incredibly fun!

    There is A LOT of guns in the game. Many of them are the same at first glance but once you start getting guns that are "Uncommon", "Rare" etc all will have different gun sights and different abilities.

    At first you'll be a little confused on how to work the menu but once you do it's a blast!

    The only main complaint I have is that sometimes the online can get really laggy and everyone but 1 or 2 people will have 1 bar connection. This NEEDS to be fixed.    … Expand
  67. Pedrobearsloli
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    This game is very great, high quality graphics, nice easy to follow story line, and good easy to grasp game play. I just really hope to see the world and society expand, and more socializing between players so raids are easier to group up, also trade between players and more variety of items because right now the game is quite isolated in levels 20 and higher if you want higher difficultyThis game is very great, high quality graphics, nice easy to follow story line, and good easy to grasp game play. I just really hope to see the world and society expand, and more socializing between players so raids are easier to group up, also trade between players and more variety of items because right now the game is quite isolated in levels 20 and higher if you want higher difficulty play. There is still a lot of change going through the game right now, I know it's in it's baby stages, so that is what is keeping me going. I really want to see this game blossom into the ground breaking FPS MMORPG it has claimed to be. I am sure that the hype Activision and Bungie created for this game is not entirely false, and in fact very true as they are probably being more cautious with their content as to be more attentive to players and their hopes for the game, to take this game even further with the best quality they can offer. I have high hopes!… Expand
  68. Qriator
    May 28, 2015
    9
    I've been playing Destiny since the beta. Back then, we realized that the combat felt tight, ferocious, and exhilirating at times, and strangely calm and patient at others, and that hasn't changed. The ability of this game to fit into so many emotional buckets is its strength. If I want to go chill out, I can do some farming. While farming, public events will pop up or Wolves will prowl,I've been playing Destiny since the beta. Back then, we realized that the combat felt tight, ferocious, and exhilirating at times, and strangely calm and patient at others, and that hasn't changed. The ability of this game to fit into so many emotional buckets is its strength. If I want to go chill out, I can do some farming. While farming, public events will pop up or Wolves will prowl, and I get to up the intensity briefly. If I want to play alone, I can find an intense or easy game. If I want to battle against other meatsuits in a hectic arena full of vitriol and aggression, I can enter the crucible and feel the pain there. If I want to collaboratively fight in PvE I can join with friends and do the weeklies, raids, or Prison of Elders. This game is the broadest, most engaging, most varied FPS I have ever experienced, and the folks at Bungie have worked hard to create new, compelling experiences that keep me interested and rewarded for playing daily.
    Is it perfect? No. Have I become a loyal player? Absolutely. I haven't enjoyed a game this much for years, and I don't expect any other game will come close for a while (I'm very excited about the potential of No Man's Sky, but that's a different genre altogether).    … Expand
  69. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I know there is a lot of hate to Destiny, and I understand why there is. But the game is the best when you get past lv20. You start gettign callenges, raids, pvp, and many more. The taken king DLC has also changed the gsame for the best. Basically making the way Destiny should of been Day 1. If you like RPGs, Shooters, and looking for a small MMO to play, play this. THe story kind of sucksI know there is a lot of hate to Destiny, and I understand why there is. But the game is the best when you get past lv20. You start gettign callenges, raids, pvp, and many more. The taken king DLC has also changed the gsame for the best. Basically making the way Destiny should of been Day 1. If you like RPGs, Shooters, and looking for a small MMO to play, play this. THe story kind of sucks and gets old fast, but its lv 20 and beyond make up for it. And playing wiht your friends in Destiny is just so much fun.… Expand
  70. luczol
    May 26, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing and great way to spend time with friends, if you don't have any You definitively will find some. With every expansion Destiny is better, and it's still evolving. I'm playing almost every day from release. I'm addicted from gathering, leveling and testing new guns that are changing the way I play, that's the essence :)
  71. Dartek
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    A great FPS with a great multiplayer option, nice weapons and a lot of users playing all day so you can level up and find a bigger challenge on a co-op mode, the cons? Story, at least you can use it as a training for all the on line experiences
  72. TuttiTooFruity
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    This game is very grindy at the start and during this period you can easily lose interest in it. It is heavily catered towards endgame progression. With recent patches and expansions, the game is improving to reduce the grind involved. The allure to this game is the social aspect of playing with others, which can be good and bad. The story is meh, but it's all about the activities afterThis game is very grindy at the start and during this period you can easily lose interest in it. It is heavily catered towards endgame progression. With recent patches and expansions, the game is improving to reduce the grind involved. The allure to this game is the social aspect of playing with others, which can be good and bad. The story is meh, but it's all about the activities after story that are the most fun. I would recommend the DLC, especially the latest one if any.… Expand
  73. PeterAlexander
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    Destiny is a game of rich vibrant planets, awesome weapons and terrifying and intriguing enemies. I found myself fully immersed and heavily challenged in certain areas of the game. The blurring of the lines between online and story mode aspects work perfectly, as the inclusion of online players in your campaign missions imbue further atmosphere.
  74. Elms
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely, one of the best FPS i have ever played. That being said, there are some pretty consisent shortcomings that everyone should be aware of.

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

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

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

    Once I started to accumulate gear, i was hooked.    … Expand
  75. supermiff
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game for fans of FPS and RPG games. RPG elements are light but just enough to make it a lot more interesting than any normal FPS. A promised lifle of 10 years and unlike most FPS games the DLC is constantly adding fresh content. The thing I like most is that instead of rushing out a new game every year like most other popular FPS games, Bungie instead continuously evolves theFantastic game for fans of FPS and RPG games. RPG elements are light but just enough to make it a lot more interesting than any normal FPS. A promised lifle of 10 years and unlike most FPS games the DLC is constantly adding fresh content. The thing I like most is that instead of rushing out a new game every year like most other popular FPS games, Bungie instead continuously evolves the vanilla game to a point where the original game is no longer recognisable and is practically an entirely new game. Expect a long life and religious update and DLC schedule to keep this game a heavy hitter a long time after its original release. First time I have ever played a FPS on a daily basis for a year without getting bored due to the amazing DLC. The only shortfall is that the DLC is rather expensive however you are getting much more than just a few swerve map packs since each DLC adds an entirely new section to the game, on par with games like World of Warcraft. This is a game where you will need friends to enjoy the best features of the game so if you only ever play solo it is difficult to really see what this game has to offer since playing raids with randoms may be a little shakey. This game has made me several friends from opposite sides of the globe that I know play with daily. My all time game of the year.… Expand
  76. AMMANN7
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    9/10

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

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

    - Bad Story
  77. awesomescout
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    i thought it was okay and people, if you want to see a 0 game look up sonic free riders,mind jack, and ride to hell.destiny is a great ga,me and you should play it
  78. GreenMachineG
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    Destiny is one of those games that you get sucked into and never want to leave. I put hundreds of hours into the game in the first few months and felt great about it. If you enjoy shooters, MMO's, or just like to play video games then you must give this game a try, otherwise you might miss out on a game you will absolutely love!

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

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

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

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

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

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

    8.5/10    … Expand
  79. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a better MMO,    Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a better MMO, Borderlines a better Co-Op game, and they're countless better SP and competitive MP FPS games out there. It feels as if Bungie was completely insecure in everything except the graphics and Halo-esq gameplay.

    Being Bungie I expected an epic story but it's not. It's very bland with horrible voice acting. Word of advice to devs thinking of using very well-known actors with iconic TV/movie characters as voice actors in games is a good idea. It's not. When trying to create a new character don't use someone who constantly reminds me of someone else. All I hear is a completely bored Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). (Same goes for you MGS - it sounds like the actors try and take the character seriously...but they can't)

    Destiny tries to be several games in one but In the end Destiny is a pretty bad MMO, a horrible Single Player experience due to the bland story, level design and lack of set pieces or otherwise inspired graphics, and an average co-op game. Also, competitive MP can be had better elsewhere.

    It tries to be the jack of all trades and excels at none. And given the content, level design, and scope of the game it hard to imagine that the majority of the 500 million budget went towards making the game and not to marketing.

    The way I see it Destiny sells you 4 games for $70 (in Canada), but MMO's are free, the SP isn't worth anything, the CO-OP and Competitive MP are probably worth $29.99 each but neither game can compete with their better peers in each respective genre. All I picture when I play this game is that meme with the dog in a lab coat and glasses with the caption, "I have no idea what I'm doing", especially in terms of the the MMO and story elements.. That comes across here. They would have been better off making a Borderlands clone but with a great story... This game was not made with confidence, gameplay aside.

    If your playing alone don't even bother with this game and don't expect to make any friends as it's impossible to communicate with people. If you have TWO buddies it can be fun, but guaranteed someone is going to get bored with the repetitive nature and stop playing    … Expand
  80. KefMez
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    If you haven't spent more than a few hrs playing a game like this, if you don't enjoy FPS with some exclusive third person situations to use swords or supers, sometimes it can remind us than games are in order that we can have an unreal worlds in our hands, so it's cool to love CoD's games or BF's games, but at the end we will like to have powers or a life meter to kill someone with aIf you haven't spent more than a few hrs playing a game like this, if you don't enjoy FPS with some exclusive third person situations to use swords or supers, sometimes it can remind us than games are in order that we can have an unreal worlds in our hands, so it's cool to love CoD's games or BF's games, but at the end we will like to have powers or a life meter to kill someone with a headhshot using The No Land Beyond sniper or an old Icebreaker… Expand
  81. Pakon
    Jan 19, 2019
    9
    A great game and one of the best First Person Shooters ever made. Amazing graphics and gameplay.
  82. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
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  83. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best multiplayer only shooters on the market. Would highly recommend. Great gunplay, Great challenging boss fights to encounter, competitive multiplayer the crucible is a blast to play. Overall a great fun multiplayer first person shooter from Bungie
  84. spiritisgodly
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    This game continues to be the greatest "shooter-MMO" to this day yet not receiving any updates since 2017. Taken King and Rise of Iron fixed many issues that the game had at launch and as it sits right now, anyone can hop in and have one of the most enjoyable experiences in the genre. The raids are unforgettable, the strike playlist with rotating modifiers are beyond enjoyable and theThis game continues to be the greatest "shooter-MMO" to this day yet not receiving any updates since 2017. Taken King and Rise of Iron fixed many issues that the game had at launch and as it sits right now, anyone can hop in and have one of the most enjoyable experiences in the genre. The raids are unforgettable, the strike playlist with rotating modifiers are beyond enjoyable and the weapon / ability sandbox tuning that was left the way it was remains close to perfect.

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

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

    The score reflects how the game currently is as of 6/12/2023.    … Expand
  85. gypsygib
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    EDIT: Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a    EDIT: Essentially excellent with friends, bland without them. It could be so so much more but there's still nothing quite like it. Upgrading my rating from an 7 to 8.5. The gunplay it superb but too many other things are lacking.

    If you can forgive the very uninspired art style and level design, graphics and gameplay are good but everything else is completely lacking. FFIV is a better MMO, Borderlines a better Co-Op game, and they're countless better SP and competitive MP FPS games out there. It feels as if Bungie was completely insecure in everything except the graphics and Halo-esq gameplay.

    Being Bungie I expected an epic story but it's not. It's very bland with horrible voice acting. Word of advice to devs thinking of using very well-known actors with iconic TV/movie characters as voice actors in games is a good idea. It's not. When trying to create a new character don't use someone who constantly reminds me of someone else. All I hear is a completely bored Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). (Same goes for you MGS - it sounds like the actors try and take the character seriously...but they can't)

    Destiny tries to be several games in one but In the end Destiny is a pretty bad MMO, a horrible Single Player experience due to the bland story, level design and lack of set pieces or otherwise inspired graphics, and an average co-op game. Also, competitive MP can be had better elsewhere.

    It tries to be the jack of all trades and excels at none. And given the content, level design, and scope of the game it hard to imagine that the majority of the 500 million budget went towards making the game and not to marketing.

    The way I see it Destiny sells you 4 games for $70 (in Canada), but MMO's are free, the SP isn't worth anything, the CO-OP and Competitive MP are probably worth $29.99 each but neither game can compete with their better peers in each respective genre. All I picture when I play this game is that meme with the dog in a lab coat and glasses with the caption, "I have no idea what I'm doing", especially in terms of the the MMO and story elements.. That comes across here. They would have been better off making a Borderlands clone but with a great story... This game was not made with confidence, gameplay aside.

    If your playing alone don't even bother with this game and don't expect to make any friends as it's impossible to communicate with people. If you have TWO buddies it can be fun, but guaranteed someone is going to get bored with the repetitive nature and stop playing.    … Expand
  86. Jacksjus
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Honestly this game did recieve quite a bit of hype. It's a solid 7 to 8 as it could have more to the story than it does. One thing that cannot be denied is that it is fun. Someone on here played the game for 15 hours only to give it a 2. Now using common sense only an idiot would waste that much valuable time out of their lives.

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

    The Good: top notch sound, fun shooting and movement, challengie difficulty and pretty graphics.
    The Bad: Forgettable story (So far), constant revisting of the same areas, and long load times between just about everything.    … Expand
  87. mitch2129
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I was not excited for Destiny at all, i had played the beta and found it to be quite dull honestly. I tend not to get too excited for games based on hype but decided to pick up the game anyway due to the fact that none of the other games i am looking forward to come out until November. When i began playing Destiny i must say that I was quite underwhelmed, it felt bland and repetitive forI was not excited for Destiny at all, i had played the beta and found it to be quite dull honestly. I tend not to get too excited for games based on hype but decided to pick up the game anyway due to the fact that none of the other games i am looking forward to come out until November. When i began playing Destiny i must say that I was quite underwhelmed, it felt bland and repetitive for the first 3-4 hours, and i was a little bored due to the fact that i was playing the same thing i basically played in the Beta. But as I began to progress and level up(I started to really enjoy the game when i got around level 8), i began to care about my items and leveling and began jumping into squads with a couple of friends and became hooked. I will admit that the game can feel repetitive at times (the missions are basically, go here, kill them, kill boss, hold off enemies, repeat) but the controls, the ambiance, and the fun with friends is just so much so that it keeps me coming back for more. I admit, i can understand if someone doesn't like or enjoy the game, everyone is different, but for me this is one of the best fps' i have played in awhile.… Expand
  88. Just1nsane
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    I have played this game non stop for over 3 weeks now and I will continue to do so. The criisium for this game is pretty nit picky and the game keeps you playing even if its grindy. Then again I believe most MMOs are suppose to be grindy to get good gear. I can say there are some flaws the games has but I think these will all be fixed in patches and DLC I thought they were creating a 10I have played this game non stop for over 3 weeks now and I will continue to do so. The criisium for this game is pretty nit picky and the game keeps you playing even if its grindy. Then again I believe most MMOs are suppose to be grindy to get good gear. I can say there are some flaws the games has but I think these will all be fixed in patches and DLC I thought they were creating a 10 year old game? Im sure you will eventually get to level 100 in due time people in due time. I think so far it has alot going for it and I will be happy to see more from bungie.… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    I give this game a solid 8. But let me say that I completely understand both sides here: those who praise and those who hate Destiny. The center of the issue - as usual - is the hype machine that gets us excited for years and years, with all the trailers, marketing stunts, teasers etc. And Destiny is no exception.

    But, the real question is: does this make it a BAD game? No, no way, not    I give this game a solid 8. But let me say that I completely understand both sides here: those who praise and those who hate Destiny. The center of the issue - as usual - is the hype machine that gets us excited for years and years, with all the trailers, marketing stunts, teasers etc. And Destiny is no exception.

    But, the real question is: does this make it a BAD game? No, no way, not at all. Destiny is a fantastic game if you are completely aware of what it's all about. If you expect it to be a Mass Effect esque adventure, forget it. If you expect it to be a RPG-MMOish adventure, forget it. Even if you expect it to be the ultimate 1st person shooter game, forget it. Destiny is a sci-fi, action game that use many tried and successful mechanics to its advantage.

    Once you get the point there's no way you won't appreciate it for what it is. A solid game, one with which you'll have a great time alone or with friends (especially with friends). The graphics and sound are excellent, so is the gameplay. The loot-system will get you hooked and, although Destiny has a short (and uninspired story), the content is worth grinding, as it will be a way to get better gear. On that note, I don't understand why people are complaining about grinding; seriously, name one game (with a loot based system) that we are not forced to grind. I'll be happy to know.

    So in my honest opinion, it's all about the fun. Pick a class (Titan, Warlock or Hunter - similar, with specific perks) and dive in this interplanetary adventure. You'll shoot baddies, get cool looking gear and weapons and have a great time with your friends. I've been playing this for 2 weeks now, have capped Hunter's both subclasses (gunslinger and battledancer) and, honestly? I can't put it down.    … Expand
  91. Amadus
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    While Destiny reaches into many mythos to try and pull out something wholly original, this isn't a setback. There is some comfort in being able to draw comparisons and has led to many discussions with colleagues.

    The Gameplay, from mechanics to functionality are all there. It plays smooth and naturally for any Bungie veteran. Visually, this is a stunner, more so than anything I have    While Destiny reaches into many mythos to try and pull out something wholly original, this isn't a setback. There is some comfort in being able to draw comparisons and has led to many discussions with colleagues.

    The Gameplay, from mechanics to functionality are all there. It plays smooth and naturally for any Bungie veteran.

    Visually, this is a stunner, more so than anything I have currently played outside of the PC world.

    The soundtrack is beautiful.

    The story definitely felt incomplete, which is saddening because I only became interested in it part way through.

    The Strikes are fun and the boss fights are as any boss fight is, a challenge the first time through.

    Otherwise you're hitting standard MMO fare with daily missions, bounties, daily/weekly heroics, events, rep farming and pvp.

    Is it the second coming of gaming? No, there isn't a game out there that can do that. It does stand on its own two feet as a great game to play. For those of you who decide on whether or not to play a game on other peoples opinions, you're selling yourself short, form your own opinion on it. Make a character on a friends account and test the waters.

    The only game in the world that deserves a 3 or lower was flappy bird, anything else is filled with personal butthurt.    … Expand
  92. Dukay66
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a game with a lot of baggage. It's Bungies first new IP since Halo and their first game since Halo Reach. Since its official reveal in 2013, Destiny has been hyped to the heavens. So does it deliver? In short, yes. Destiny promised fans a bunch of things. A first person shooter, open world RPG with MMO elements. While they are all present in the game, they may not be as in depthDestiny is a game with a lot of baggage. It's Bungies first new IP since Halo and their first game since Halo Reach. Since its official reveal in 2013, Destiny has been hyped to the heavens. So does it deliver? In short, yes. Destiny promised fans a bunch of things. A first person shooter, open world RPG with MMO elements. While they are all present in the game, they may not be as in depth as they first appeared.

    Destiny is a great shooter. Its mechanics are tight, fast, and completely sound. But the gun depth isn't there. While there are many guns, they are all just variants of a few base models. Other than that, they change color and damage stats. What initially looks like a deep customizable gun-play experience, ends up being a mediocre one.

    We also get RPG elements. There are three classes, each with a sub class. But you quickly learn that to earn your abilities, you just go through the paces. There are no real consequences or perks to choosing one ability over the other. The loot system is awesome as always. You get guns and armor fairly often. More times than not having better stats than the ones equipped. The game gives you just enough.

    Then you have your MMO like elements. The Tower would be the starting point, it is your central hub for pretty much everything. You can go to different vendors that sell certain things. Look at mail, interact with many other people, and have access to your safe. It's all very similar to an MMO. Then you have missions of the day/week, strike missions, and random events that start up. The thing most fun are the random events, but they are to far apart and happen very rarely. Bungie will be adding raids to the mix, which should be fun.

    Those were very light summaries of the full experience along with my thoughts. Destiny is in not way an excellent game. It barely qualifies as great. But you can't help to be immersed in the game. The story is really non-existent, which is very disappointing, when it was presented as a huge part of the game. It's multiplayer is fun, but has not showed anything to make me want to keep playing. But it's Destiny's core gameplay that keeps me interested. What starts as an hour playthrough, it ends up being four hours. I just need that next upgrade for my armor, or get that better gun. You can truly lose yourself in this game and it's a shame that some people are going to miss out because they don't want to except a great game. They would rather be the cool person and claim Destiny is overhyped and doesn't deliver. GET OVER YOURSELF. Bungie never promised anything that's not in the full game or is coming to the full game.    … Expand
  93. Scottgun
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    Hype only has as much power as you give it. The blame for "over-hype" really falls on he who allows himself to be enthalled by it. I didn't listen to word of it around Destiny's initial release, I've never played Halo and didn't even know Destiny from the same company. I had low expectations when I downloaded the trial and lo and behold I was pleasantly suprised. I thought I was over FPSHype only has as much power as you give it. The blame for "over-hype" really falls on he who allows himself to be enthalled by it. I didn't listen to word of it around Destiny's initial release, I've never played Halo and didn't even know Destiny from the same company. I had low expectations when I downloaded the trial and lo and behold I was pleasantly suprised. I thought I was over FPS shooters. Destiny single-handedly restored my interest. It's certainly worth a trial.… Expand
  94. aerynrigel
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Fun game. I play mostly solo. Was worried it would not be fun without a team. For me, it has been great. Just a warning. If you do not ever want others in your area, this is not the game for you. People can join in anywhere. I liked it because it helped me during public events and harder enemy encounters. Also, there are some crazy areas and it was fun seeing us scramble to survive.Fun game. I play mostly solo. Was worried it would not be fun without a team. For me, it has been great. Just a warning. If you do not ever want others in your area, this is not the game for you. People can join in anywhere. I liked it because it helped me during public events and harder enemy encounters. Also, there are some crazy areas and it was fun seeing us scramble to survive.

    Bungie never said this was a mmorpg. They clearly stated that it was an "online shared shooter." Some of the disappointment is due to people thinking it was something that it was never supposed to be. I am enjoying the game so far. Played in alpha and beta so I knew what to expect. In my mind, it is closer to FPS like battlefield. It is not meant to be a MMO.

    Game has not felt grindy or repetitive to me. But I understand why some people are stating that. Besides the story mode, Bungie does not lead you anywhere. There are whole areas that I still have not explored on Earth. I wanted to explore the moon so I decided to complete story, patrol and strike on the earth. However, I saw many areas further back with no story indicator or even patrols. I will go back there. But wonder how many people did not even notice and just assumed that the story, patrol and strike areas were the only ones.
    Game has many different modes even for solo players. I have not done competitive multiplayer in the live game yet - just during beta. I am not big into competitive mp so will not rate it based on that.

    Taking off points for the following:
    1 - Story is average. Bungie could have done better. But there is decent story. And if you are into fantasizing about going into space, the game will fulfill that need. We go to the moon!!!!
    2 - Poor explanation of things. I like discovering things but there could have been better assistance in game like Help or FAQ. Bungie has most of the key information on its website. Same with story details. There is a lot of info but on the website. Things like lore, reputation progress, help should have been in the game.

    I am looking forward to playing it. Had to force myself to stop so I could get some real life things done today lol. Also, I am now considering buying the expansion pass. Not sure how much content there is for pure soloist but so far it feels like I am getting my money's worth. For me, it always comes down to is the game fun. Destiny is definitely fun for me.    … Expand
  95. rschech13
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I did not get a chance to play the beta of the game, but given that I was a big fan of the Halo series and the amount of hype the game was generating, I figured I'd risk the purchase. I am in no way disappointed! The game is beautiful and the gameplay is very solid and rewarding. While the story itself seems weak so far (mind you I'm not super far into the game), the fun of playing throughI did not get a chance to play the beta of the game, but given that I was a big fan of the Halo series and the amount of hype the game was generating, I figured I'd risk the purchase. I am in no way disappointed! The game is beautiful and the gameplay is very solid and rewarding. While the story itself seems weak so far (mind you I'm not super far into the game), the fun of playing through the missions and exploring the evels with one or two of your friends more than makes up for the lack of story depth. I have never been a huge fan of RPGs, so while I understand why people are disappointed by the lack of dialogue in the game, it doesn't really bother me. Keep in mind that it's a FPS first, MMORPG second. With that said, if you like FPS games, then this is a solid buy. If you were a fan of the Halo series, then you should definitely get enjoyment out of it. If you're looking for a real RPG experience a la Skyrim or Mass Effect, look elsewhere.… Expand
  96. TylerDurden85
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    It's a great shooter, the online elements work well for the most part (although I don't like that you can only do raids with friends and there isn't even the option for matchmaking), and it looks good. The RPG elements are OK, and the loot aspect is also just OK, definitely not as fleshed out as Borderlands. Honestly I think Borderlands 2 overall is a better game, but Borderlands 2 had aIt's a great shooter, the online elements work well for the most part (although I don't like that you can only do raids with friends and there isn't even the option for matchmaking), and it looks good. The RPG elements are OK, and the loot aspect is also just OK, definitely not as fleshed out as Borderlands. Honestly I think Borderlands 2 overall is a better game, but Borderlands 2 had a long time to add content.

    As a new IP though, Destiny needs to really make itself stand out and I'm not sure if it does just yet. I could definitely see people getting bored after a month or so, and the servers going stale similar to what happened with Titanfall. The game would have definitely been a 9 in my book had there been more of a story as well, as the game pretty much feels like halo (3 factions, one that is far more "sentient" and the other that is comparable to the flood in Halo) with even less story.

    TL;DR - It's an ok game that was definitely over-hyped, doesn't do anything better than similar games like Borderlands, and only time will tell if it can really keep everyone's attention for more than a few weeks, let alone spawn a franchise.    … Expand
  97. McStorm
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying the people that rated this a 2 and below is wrong it's also not worthy of a 10.

    I have only put in around 8/10 hrs so far but what i have played is a like a very enjoyable borderlands/Halo clone. You can see this is a AAA Next Gen title from the off with the great polished presentation and the outstanding musical score (Also some of the best music in game i have    Let me start by saying the people that rated this a 2 and below is wrong it's also not worthy of a 10.

    I have only put in around 8/10 hrs so far but what i have played is a like a very enjoyable borderlands/Halo clone. You can see this is a AAA Next Gen title from the off with the great polished presentation and the outstanding musical score (Also some of the best music in game i have heard in a LONG time). Graphically this is next gen, great looking textures and animations, although, we could have had more variety with enemies, enemy AI is also very impression,(ie) they will flank, take cover when necessary. Combat feel very tight as you would expect from Bungie.

    The RPG elements are just basic at best (So Far) Guns don't offer that awe effect when they shoot. Loots drop are far and few between at the moment. the crucible adds that Longevity to the game, i thoroughly enjoyed my time with the 6v6 battles, maps a maybe a little small though, again i have maybe have have not played all the maps.

    I can see where people are coming from when they say the game can get repetitive, tell me what game in 2014 isn't repetitive, they are ALL the same rinse and repeat, so this title is no different. I would like to see in future patches/DLC more interaction with NPC's other than the Tower

    There is nothing new to this genre with Bungie playing safe with Destiny, however what it does it does Extremely well.

    So for me on the time i have currently spend with the game a solid
    8/10    … Expand
  98. ChrisF2112
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a great game, but it might not be the game you were hoping for. It's a mix between RPG and shooter elements, but it is definitely more shooter than RPG though. Don't go into the game expecting an RPG.

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

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

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

    Anyway, it's a good game. If you enjoy FPS you'll probably enjoy this game as well. I'm going to give it an 8/10 because of the disappointing story and somewhat empty feeling tower, but overall I think the game is quite fun and well worth playing.    … Expand
  99. actionist83
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    Destiny had a lot of potential. A bland, dumb, and confusing story, zero character development, and an abrupt ending to the main campaign held this game back. If it wasn’t for the beautifully crafted world, fun co-op missions, and highly addictive gameplay, I would have gave Destiny a much lower score. The game was pure fun yet tried to bill itself as a much deeper experience than itDestiny had a lot of potential. A bland, dumb, and confusing story, zero character development, and an abrupt ending to the main campaign held this game back. If it wasn’t for the beautifully crafted world, fun co-op missions, and highly addictive gameplay, I would have gave Destiny a much lower score. The game was pure fun yet tried to bill itself as a much deeper experience than it actually was.… Expand
  100. GTmkee
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    Solid pve gameplay, addictive loot-system and fun pvp. Nice graphics, sound and superb music. Needs in-game Grimoire-card viewer and raid matchmaking.
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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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