Destiny

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5608 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,541 out of 5608
  2. Mixed: 1,417 out of 5608
  3. Negative: 1,650 out of 5608
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Somnambulance
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game in so many areas. Story feels shallow at first but allows for lots of speculation, especially with the depth of the grimoire cards you unlock. PVP is balanced and quite fun, PVE is a bit grindy at first but once you unlock things like Nightfalls and Raids the normal 'strike grind' feeling disappears. Overall, 10/10, got what I was expecting and more.
  2. Teslawhiskey
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Is this game over-hyped? Yes, but let's be serious. This is a great looking game with near perfect UI and IS a different game at level 20. (I reached 20 a few days ago). The criticism is more overblown than the games.
  3. zinogrestar7
    Sep 16, 2014
    4
    Well after getting to level 18. I've decided to give this game a 6.5. Nothing fantastic but some goo qualities. online pvp and pve is enjoyable. Story is non-existent. game play is usually smooth. graphics are good. nothing revolutionary. over all okay but way too over hyped and very repetitive.
  4. EsquireAtLarge
    Sep 16, 2014
    2
    Invest in something else, this game is not worth your money. I've played the game since day one, and tried to give it time to see if it improved over the course of playing it.
    It did not. I made an account solely because of poor this game was (I guess I'll review Titanfall too). Mark my words, the game will swindle you with additional content, because that is the only way they can    Invest in something else, this game is not worth your money. I've played the game since day one, and tried to give it time to see if it improved over the course of playing it.
    It did not. I made an account solely because of poor this game was (I guess I'll review Titanfall too). Mark my words, the game will swindle you with additional content, because that is the only way they can improve this "experience".

    [-] "Shared-world shooter"
    The game was described as a "shared-world shooter". This is a marketing term because Bungie doesn't even know what it is. The only world you "share" is The Tower. You can't talk to anyone there, you can't interact with anyone in any way except through four gestures which do not convey any real meaning. This place exists only for the shops, which could all have been handled through menus to spare me another loading screen (IT ALWAYS LOADS). I have a feeling this level was put in just to make the game qualify as "shared world".

    [-] Interaction with others
    In order to talk to anyone, they must be in your fireteam, and half the time they don't talk anyways. I get the impression that people have been so used to the quiet that they don't think they can talk at all, thus they don't wear mics. If this game is so "shared-world", why is there no proximity chat? You can't market a game this way and not put in this CRUCIAL feature. If you are so hell-bent on FireTeams, why make it so difficult to invite people to yours? Unless you have friends who you are already chatting with, you must find a random player you want to invite, click on their name with the thumbstick, interact with them, and invite them to your fireteam. Chances are by the time you've finished this needlessly laborious process, the person will have left.

    [-] Story
    ...what is it? I've unlocked various planets and supposedly done several story related things, except I don't know what they are or why I should even care. I have no idea what's going on, the story is delivered poorly and there is no emotional attachment to any of the characters. I'm apparently brought back to life by a "ghost"? What is "The Darkness"? Why do they want "The Traveler"? Why is the only name you can think of for the defensive tower of Earth "The Tower"? Why are there two different kinds of enemies? Are they working together?

    The story is one of the worst aspects of this game by far.

    [-] Level design
    The game is further marred by its poor level design. Why are there all these caverns on the Moon that are empty? There are no side places to explore at all, and everything feels stale (and gray). You realize quickly how repetitive the game is when the next mission takes place on the same map as the previous one, except they open a small new part of it.
    This is somehow supposed to be "new"?! If only 5% of the map is new, then it isn't a new level design, you just removed an invisible wall (and they are everywhere by the way). This company received half a billion dollars in budget and they couldn't even design a decent level?! And forget "open world", this game is as linear as possible - wander too far and you'll just die or run into an invisible wall.

    [-] Enemy design
    The enemies are located in the same place, all the time. If you die you have to fight them all again, and let me tell you how this fight is bound to work: You fire a few rounds, the enemy teleports away, shoots you with their powerful weapon, and then you have to hide and build up your shield. Rinse and repeat: shoot, hide, shoot, hide. This is not how you design an enemy. Some enemies even have fancy titles, like "Sakrion, Nexus Mind"; it's too bad I have no idea how he is related to the story at all.

    [-] Matchmaking
    So let's say you try out the PvP aspect, you'll notice immediately that you are paired with players who are twice your level or more. Why? There is no possible way that can be fair - of course the level 20 will win against the level 10. He's unlocked the subclass, a more powerful weapon, more powerful melee moves, etc.
    This is not how you do matchmaking, you will be spending most of your time being frustrated at how you can't last more than a second in the face of these overly powerful enemies. You should be matched with people closer to your level, because that way there is a more even playing field.

    [-] Leveling
    This game forces you to do PvP, no other way around it. Simply playing the overly-repetitive story missions won't cut it, you will end up leveling too slow for how the missions progress.

    [-] Loot
    I keep getting loot in this game for no discernible reason at all. 99% of the loot is worse than what I'm already wearing by a fair amount, even the ones I find in chests. Why am I being given this? I can't sell it to my knowledge, it just takes up inventory space and I have to dismantle it.

    I'm about to hit the limit, so let me add this: It loads all the time, and you'll look like everyone else until level 20.    … Expand
  5. Bellicose
    Sep 16, 2014
    2
    Destiny is boring, with not only no interesting additions to the genre, but poor execution of the basics. Not interesting, not fun, not challenging. Extremely disappointing.
  6. 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
  7. LordHalcion
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Destiny delivered exactly what it advertised. The combat is quick and epic, the scenery is breath taking and the controls remind me of a certain game that has Halos in it. In all seriousness, people are overreacting negatively because this is something new for us console gamers. PC people have MMORPGS, console gamers are lucky if we get something like diablo and it's amazing that we gotDestiny delivered exactly what it advertised. The combat is quick and epic, the scenery is breath taking and the controls remind me of a certain game that has Halos in it. In all seriousness, people are overreacting negatively because this is something new for us console gamers. PC people have MMORPGS, console gamers are lucky if we get something like diablo and it's amazing that we got something that we got something better! I may have beat the game already but that's not going to stop me from new game plus-ing this, on raids and strikes! Along with the expansions that are inevitably coming.… Expand
  8. jackmoe
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Great game, great shooting experience and graphics. Multiplayer is fantastic! Been playing for awhile now, finding it more fun each time. Maybe some of the haters just need to spend more time gaming!
  9. cjaman
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    People who are reviewing this game with low scored of 0-2 obviously are just trying to troll on it... If you played the game for 20 hours and hated it, why did you play for that long? This game is not perfect by any means, no, but 1 0/10? Have you ever played a 0/10 game before?

    I don't understand why so many people are mad about the poor story line in the game. The story is nothing to    People who are reviewing this game with low scored of 0-2 obviously are just trying to troll on it... If you played the game for 20 hours and hated it, why did you play for that long? This game is not perfect by any means, no, but 1 0/10? Have you ever played a 0/10 game before?

    I don't understand why so many people are mad about the poor story line in the game. The story is nothing to write home about, but at the same time I feel like they did it just right.The lore of the world is there if you want to find it, but otherwise the focus is entirely on the game-play. There isn't some complicated nonsense being shoved down your throat at all times so you can focus on what a video game should be about, the gameplay.

    The shooting mechanics are spot on, although the missions will get repetitive. There is mainly one type of mission... Go to this point, deploy ghost, fight off enemy waves. And as for the end game, if you are not a fan of grinding the same instances for gear DO NOT buy this game or you will not have fun (unless the competitive multiplayer interests you of course).

    Pros: Beautiful game, great shooting mechanics (That is what the game is all about of course) and awesome loot system.

    Cons: Lack of character development, HORRID loading times, Tons of grinding and a disappointingly short story campaign (needs more planets).

    Overall I would give this game an 7/10. It is a good game, but it has its issues. Everyone who calls this out as over-hyped obviously knows nothing about marketing for a company... I would say that after more content has been released the reviews and opinions for this game will change. As of right now, Destiny is a solid foundation that needs some building on before it will be what it strives to be.

    PS: I rated the game a 7/10 but gave it a 10/10 on the site simply to spite of all the negative reviews that lack any sense of constructive criticism.    … Expand
  10. Owb101
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I wasn't a Halo series fan. In fact they were some of the most mundane games ever released. And the Halo storyline was generic at best. Gameplay, however was not bad. (When not hampered by framerate issues.)

    Destiny is a surprise, however. Some of the best artwork and design ever devised on screen. The content for now is a little lacking, but the gameplay and framework is setup for a    I wasn't a Halo series fan. In fact they were some of the most mundane games ever released. And the Halo storyline was generic at best. Gameplay, however was not bad. (When not hampered by framerate issues.)

    Destiny is a surprise, however. Some of the best artwork and design ever devised on screen. The content for now is a little lacking, but the gameplay and framework is setup for a fantastic future experience. Also the gameplay is refined and addictive. I can't wait to see what's next for the game and series. Good job Bungie, for finally stepping away from 12 year old game design.    … Expand
  11. LiquidMoridin
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    There seems to be a lot of users complaining about what destiny doesn't have and no mention of all it does but I think it comes down to taste.I've seen people say "borderlands rip off" and I find this ridiculous and clearly coming from very casual,shallow gamers -this is no borderlands!so who is this review for? Apparently just about everyone has bought destiny and apparently most of themThere seems to be a lot of users complaining about what destiny doesn't have and no mention of all it does but I think it comes down to taste.I've seen people say "borderlands rip off" and I find this ridiculous and clearly coming from very casual,shallow gamers -this is no borderlands!so who is this review for? Apparently just about everyone has bought destiny and apparently most of them are playing it everyday for very long times so I don't need to tell them how great this game is.Am I gonna change the mind of the haters?Probably not.So i'll just add my 10 score to balance things and give some info as to why I think its a 10 =graphics,solid gameplay,great social multiplayer,imaginative intelligent enemies,fantastic weapons,abilities and controls(halo improved) -now I would of liked a more epic story like halo1 and a few other things but they cant possibly knock this game down from 10,it is just too well made to drag it down to the score of lesser games that might of had a great story etc. -some people say it's too short but I have found all my time consumed by friends dragging me here or there that I NEVER have enough time to do all I want to do(that might have something to do with making 3 characters and also levelling the subclasses) but I couldn't possibly call this game "short" -and to the people crying "it's not an mmo" no-one said it was so go back to your p.c. and mine some ore,u don't have what it takes to be a Guardian!… Expand
  12. JOKEREVO
    Sep 16, 2014
    5
    Surprisingly simplistic. Higher tier tactics simply involve shooting and hiding in controlled measures. Bosses too similar and unimaginative. Looks good, handles great but full of recycled content and incredibly predictable a.i. You can blow through the levels and outlevel content far too easily.

    I'm amazed at how safe and basic launch content is. Couple this with zero basic grouping    Surprisingly simplistic. Higher tier tactics simply involve shooting and hiding in controlled measures. Bosses too similar and unimaginative. Looks good, handles great but full of recycled content and incredibly predictable a.i. You can blow through the levels and outlevel content far too easily.

    I'm amazed at how safe and basic launch content is. Couple this with zero basic grouping features and the tower becomes ironically the loneliest place on earth.

    Perhaps in 2 years we will see this game in a more content rich vein but the lowest common denominator gameplay needs desperate attention. Every encounter is dead in the water due basic mob behaviour.

    Probably has the thinnest story in video games. Incoherent afterthought sums it up.    … Expand
  13. kingjohn94
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    this game is a good game ignore the people who hating on it so much if you like RPG and shooters this game is right for you. And at least bungie are trying something different and inventive.
  14. WesLesley
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Death to the Metacritic classism! Those Bungie guys worked hard for their bonus and let's not get in their way. Is it a perfect game? No. Does it aspire to greatness? Yes. And you feel that. There's a lot of potential and let's see where that goes. For now, if you're bummed out because you over-hyped it in your mind, that's your problem.
    PS. I hope Metacritic goes out of business. It's    Death to the Metacritic classism! Those Bungie guys worked hard for their bonus and let's not get in their way. Is it a perfect game? No. Does it aspire to greatness? Yes. And you feel that. There's a lot of potential and let's see where that goes. For now, if you're bummed out because you over-hyped it in your mind, that's your problem.
    PS. I hope Metacritic goes out of business. It's annoyed me for years and Destiny has been the last straw. No, seriously. I'm sure there's people like you and me behind Metacritic but they're not doing anyone any favors. You want to know if you'd like a game? play it. watch someone play it. or watch things like Zero Punctuation - Yahtzee doesn't give out scores because he understands whether or not something is good is not something that can be communicated in a single numerical value. Anyway, Metacritic, out of business, fingers crossed. FFS.    … Expand
  15. SAVAGEHENRY
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    This game is exceptional, truly. Offline single-player is the only thing they missed on this. I am having a ball given the variety and overall excellent execution for the world and game design in general. It's no mass effect, but at least it's story isn't buried deep in it's own ass, and actually has usable shooting mechanics.
  16. Pandtlll
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I have put over at least 2 days into this game so far and I love it. To me the game feels more like halo then even the new halos feel. I honestly find this game better then other next-gen games I've played this year. The game play is solid, classes are balanced, loot system is superb. On the other hand the only negative I find is the lack of depth/story to the game. But I know there isI have put over at least 2 days into this game so far and I love it. To me the game feels more like halo then even the new halos feel. I honestly find this game better then other next-gen games I've played this year. The game play is solid, classes are balanced, loot system is superb. On the other hand the only negative I find is the lack of depth/story to the game. But I know there is more content on way so I'm not going to be as harsh as other reviews have been. All in all one of the most fun I've had with people online in a long time.… Expand
  17. lolobeatboxjams
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    The "levels" are Halo. Guns here are better than Halo with a level up system that beats 99% of shooters.. The campaign is short (for the fact that its trying to be an "RPG"). The bosses are hard and take time and the music is epic as bananas. I really wish they wouldn't have lied about this game and just marketed it as what is actually is. For this reason I really can't argue with theThe "levels" are Halo. Guns here are better than Halo with a level up system that beats 99% of shooters.. The campaign is short (for the fact that its trying to be an "RPG"). The bosses are hard and take time and the music is epic as bananas. I really wish they wouldn't have lied about this game and just marketed it as what is actually is. For this reason I really can't argue with the hate that is has been getting. All that said, I am absolutely loving my time with Destiny, and you could too. Just don't go in expecting MMO Skyrim with guns.… Expand
  18. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.
  19. weirdice
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I love this game. The thing I liked about Titanfall back when it came out was the level of freedom of movement it gave you with the double-jumping and wall-running and everything after that felt lacking but at the same time Titanfall had a twitch shooting style that I can't get into for some reason. Destiny from a competitive multiplayer perspective has that freedom of movement, althoughI love this game. The thing I liked about Titanfall back when it came out was the level of freedom of movement it gave you with the double-jumping and wall-running and everything after that felt lacking but at the same time Titanfall had a twitch shooting style that I can't get into for some reason. Destiny from a competitive multiplayer perspective has that freedom of movement, although in a slightly different form, but it also has a shooting style that still feel like halo in such a way that I can get into it and have fun.

    I also love the strikes and how they are set up such that you can jump into one with two other random people and have fun. just about the only thing I wish it had was more strikes.    … Expand
  20. ice05
    Sep 16, 2014
    3
    Everything about this game is decent, we all expected so much more. I'm level 25 and I am already getting pretty tired of the game. Playing recycled story missions over and over and calling it something else feels lazy and a big middle finger to all the fans we were TOLD to expect so much. I truly think it's own hype killed it.
  21. MacDaddyD123
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    Its has fun gameplay and its fun to get into a strike-team with some buddies, but after a while doing the same thing over and over gets a bit old. But Activision says that this game has a 10 year life-cycle so maybe the game will get better. So for that reason im going to not return this game, Ill wait and hope that it gets better.
  22. fa11en1134
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    what's with all the trolls dishing out the 0's and 1's? people are even saying its not a bad game then giving it a zero because it wasn't the game changer they thought it would be... I didn't want to give an "offset" score but after reading all the bad reviews im going to...

    ok... is it a game changer? no. is it a bad game? no. its mediocre in ways but it has its moments and bits of    what's with all the trolls dishing out the 0's and 1's? people are even saying its not a bad game then giving it a zero because it wasn't the game changer they thought it would be... I didn't want to give an "offset" score but after reading all the bad reviews im going to...

    ok... is it a game changer? no. is it a bad game? no. its mediocre in ways but it has its moments and bits of uniqueness... starts out very solo with people kinda just around you... around 20 hours in it does kind of evolve into more multiplayer... personally im liking it more than I thought I would. if call of duty churns out the SAME exact game EVERY single year and gets a 9... this game easily gets a solid 8. trolls need to pull their head out...    … Expand
  23. RLU1223
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic. Pretty recently, it has been difficult for me to find a game that keeps my interest for very long. However, Destiny hits the spot by being a game that delivers great shooting mechanics wrapped up in a package with so much to do. I've enjoyed this game a lot and I'm sure that you will too. Please give this game a shot.
  24. 9kai6
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny, a game that my brother was so hyped up on. The leveling system for the classes are great, it like having the ability to switch to a different style of fighting which I find unique in it own way as well with the gear having a special attribute that you level up by killing npc enemies, the npc fighting pattens may seem pretty mediocre but they also have the ability to overwhelm the players, forcing them to actually retreat rather then charging in like a bull in a china shop. Many would say that it is a boarderland and halo joint together but what they didn’t have is players joining in mid fights, special events that allow you to work together for a common goal which is why I like it.

    Now here comes my part that made me have a dislike for the game. The pvp, basic shooting, snipers, campers, overpowered vehicles, now all that is cool but what got me was the players ability to use the super abilities that can literally AoE one shot a flag group, one shot a player no matter where you aim at the body. A player is tested by skill, accurate precision shooting, flanking the enemy to get them by surprise and head shots which we all love to bits but the one addition thing that I do like was the ammo caches for your shotgun, fusion rifles and sniper bullets but did they really need to add tracking on it. It made it too easy for campers to kill unexpected enemies to simply press square and be head shotted by a sniper as you are trying to get special ammo or heavy ammo.

    The story, well I liked it so far but I do believe that the story is smashed up into pieces like a broken mirror. The interact with the ghost and the player seems pretty dull, the missions seem pretty repetitive, kill,kill and oh yeah more kill. Also it would had more better if they had placed old vehicles in the battlefield rather then being able to summon a ride to anywhere, players like to be dumbfound by finding something pretty awesome like a old car, or bike but a hover bike that you can just summon seem like we giving the players less work. Also the grimoire that you collect should be put into like a journal as such to gain information is to access your ghost in-game not out game which is where it can annoy players who like information handed to them with ease then having to log in to a website.    … Expand
  25. Lamigol10
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Amazing game .. ignore the idiots on here who would have you believe that Destiny is anything but !! Yes it is a matter of opinion, unfortunately people prefer to crave attention by makung out that they're gaming gods and wouldn't be seen dead playing Destiny when everyone knows that some s**t (insert game ) from the 80's was far superior. Anyway .. Destiny is brilliant if you like FPSAmazing game .. ignore the idiots on here who would have you believe that Destiny is anything but !! Yes it is a matter of opinion, unfortunately people prefer to crave attention by makung out that they're gaming gods and wouldn't be seen dead playing Destiny when everyone knows that some s**t (insert game ) from the 80's was far superior. Anyway .. Destiny is brilliant if you like FPS set in a sci fi world with good enemies, weapons, great environments etc... Buy it .. you will not be disappointed !! Oh .. and the kids marking it down,grow up .. I bet you're still playing it ?… Expand
  26. Nifefiend
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    TLDR: Lots of fun, fantastic game, gameplay and mechanics best out there, lots of content if you go try it, PvP to rival the best out there. Better with friends. Story a bit flat but doesn't ruin game. Ultimately overhyped but it does not make it a bad game. Probably a bit of an identity crisis ruining expectations.

    Destiny is a new type game. It is not right to call it an MMO or an FPS    TLDR: Lots of fun, fantastic game, gameplay and mechanics best out there, lots of content if you go try it, PvP to rival the best out there. Better with friends. Story a bit flat but doesn't ruin game. Ultimately overhyped but it does not make it a bad game. Probably a bit of an identity crisis ruining expectations.

    Destiny is a new type game. It is not right to call it an MMO or an FPS and comparing it in this way is wrong. From my play with it so far (just coming up to level 15) it feels like an FPS with extra widgets and applications added that draw inspiration from MMO style games. I also don't think you will find this much content available in the vast majority of FPS titles.

    Personally, I think its a fantastic achievement, but lets go into more detail.

    Presentation
    Nobody can claim that this isn't a beautiful game. The polish, from the environments to the finer details on the armour is magnificent and a sight to behold. There are some minor issues (different armour/weapons can bug on cutscenes) but otherwise the visuals are stunning

    Gameplay
    This is where Destiny shines. It was to be expected from Bungie but every element of the gameplay is slick and engrossing. The controls are logical, animations are smooth and you feel in control of everything you do (getting on your vehicle is smooth as butter). There is a good variety of weapons (for an FPS game) and grenades/supercharge powers add tactical elements to combat. While there isn't anything new to the formula here, everything works perfectly and playing through Destiny has never felt like a chore.

    Story
    Not the strongest point of Destiny. The story is pretty generic but interesting enough to keep you involved. It is let down ultimately by stale story missions, where they do become a bit repetitive after a while. It was also an odd choice to put so much of the story in "Grimoire cards" making them less accessible.

    Raids/Strikes/Exploring
    On top of the 15 hour or so campaign there is also exploring the planet. This is interesting to an extent (high level bosses, loot) but it is mostly the same areas as the story mission. Raids and Strikes however are extremely fun. 3-6 teams must beat large hordes of enemies and difficult boss battle. Are they bullet sponges? Yes, but the difficulty is high enough to make it engaging and interesting.

    Difficulty
    I think this is often overlooked when looking at this game. I have never felt overly comfortable at any point while playing the game. And I have died a lot during the strike/raid missions. This keeps it exciting and keeps you on your toes throughout playing the game

    Multiplayer
    There are two parts to this. Firstly, you can play in fireteams doing any mission in the game, during any raid or just exploring. Destiny is immensely fun with a friend. Better still, if you have a higher level friend join, the enemies are made that bit tougher so not to overwhelm you but not to make it too easy for your friend

    Secondly, the PvP. The crucible is a bit bare bones at the moment, and there are some balancing issues. Thus it is fun. So so fun. Because all the gameplay mechanics are so highly polished you can jump right in and have a ball. Does need to be fleshed out a bit more though.

    Other
    -The voice acting isn't perfect
    -In my opinion, there is no Grind. Grinding implies effort and boredom. I have not felt this while playing this game
    -Overhyped

    Verdict
    This is only the beginning of the Destiny journey. There is already a massive amount to do in the game, not to mention endless PvP and, if you don't focus too much on the few minor issues, you can have an incredible amount of fun. Ludicrous amounts of fun. And, ultimately, isn't that what we play video games for?    … Expand
  27. reVangez
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Destiny is a really fun multiplayer shooter. I love what Bungie has create. Sure there is some end-content missing and also the story is not so epic like the halo stuff. But the music, the coop is perfect. I had so many funny and enjoyable moments and that after only 1 week ;)
    Give the publisher some time to deliver us with more content. I don't think that it is all what they have planed.
  28. notaworry
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I did not hype myself up for this game, nor did I do any sort of research on the game before its release. I preorered the game 2 weeks before release and picked it up on release day. I am thoroughly enjoying the game with my friends. i enjoy shoots and getting better loot. If you like collecting increasingly better loot in shooters, and are not interested in an epic story, then this gameI did not hype myself up for this game, nor did I do any sort of research on the game before its release. I preorered the game 2 weeks before release and picked it up on release day. I am thoroughly enjoying the game with my friends. i enjoy shoots and getting better loot. If you like collecting increasingly better loot in shooters, and are not interested in an epic story, then this game is perfect for you. Oh multiplayer is very fun too!… Expand
  29. Karljj
    Sep 16, 2014
    4
    30 minutes end level stand still bosses, being passive bullet sponges, with no challenge at all... really are you serious Bungie?!?
    -this is 2014 not 90's gaming!
  30. soninlaw
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Honestly, I think writing a review within one week of Destiny’s release is still too early to give it a proper rating, but I sure as hell can tell you if this game will be worth your money…

    Al those fast low rated critic reviews are based on the story missions and a couple of crucible games, but there is NO WAY they could have ever played every class and subclass until level 30 with all    Honestly, I think writing a review within one week of Destiny’s release is still too early to give it a proper rating, but I sure as hell can tell you if this game will be worth your money…

    Al those fast low rated critic reviews are based on the story missions and a couple of crucible games, but there is NO WAY they could have ever played every class and subclass until level 30 with all light gear and stuff, let alone playing the raids.

    I think Destiny became a victim of the hype, everyone comparing it to a World of Warcraft type of FPS, naming it an MMO, and even though I would have loved it if that would be the case, Bungie named it an open world shooter, and that’s what it is. A wonderful world to explore. A game with a beautiful soundtrack and visuals. It feels so good to shoot in this game, I can’t compare it to any other FPS I have ever played.

    The available content in this game is enough to keep you busy for long time… I often wonder what do to next. Shall I do another mission on level 20 of 24, or do I want to do another strike. Maybe a crucible match.. control? Clash? Will I be doing these stuff as a Hunter, Warlock or Titan, will I be trying another subclass etc etc etc.. so much to do and try, I’ll won’t be playing another game anytime soon.

    Only downside for me is the “invisible walls” this game has, for example; There are places you can’t jump on, even though you know you could easily made a jump to it, the invisible wall won’t let you do it.
    Still… If I had to pick one word for this game it would be “crisp”.

    Overall, this game is a lot of fun, whether you'll be playing it co-op with your friends or as a lone wolf.    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best PS4 Game of 2014
2
#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
3
#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
76

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.
    Read full review
  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]
See all critic reviews »