Destiny

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  1. Normalstoohard
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Destiny is bomb. I haven't beat it yet and I didn't pay attention to a word of the hype the whole time this game was being created so maybe that's why I like it so much. There are enough weapons and special abilities to keep the battles interesting. Sure, it's repetitive but if it's something really fun you're repeating then what is there to complain about? It's like complaining aboutDestiny is bomb. I haven't beat it yet and I didn't pay attention to a word of the hype the whole time this game was being created so maybe that's why I like it so much. There are enough weapons and special abilities to keep the battles interesting. Sure, it's repetitive but if it's something really fun you're repeating then what is there to complain about? It's like complaining about getting the same breakfast in bed every morning. The story isn't groundbreaking so don't expect The Last of Us or anything. If you wanna shoot stuff in great looking space environments with smooth action then pick it up. I'm not even kidding that I read two reviews that gave this game a low score from people who haven't even tried the game... Just based theirs off other reviews and the fact you need to be online to play. Boohoo....shut up. Destiny is bomb.… Expand
  2. ChristianDiaz
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    While it may fall victim to familiarity as a first person shooter, Destiny still contains enough freshness to stand on it's own as an enjoyable experience.
  3. Narsas
    Sep 14, 2014
    1
    It has limited modes for campaign missions: patrol, one-way mission, strike (raid). However, that's all. When you buy it, you will be bored after finishing all missions of earth. Because you need to repeat above 3 types mission again and again. Well, music is good, but that's all. There are some pvp mode, called Crucible, but they're worse than those of Halo's. Same monster at differentIt has limited modes for campaign missions: patrol, one-way mission, strike (raid). However, that's all. When you buy it, you will be bored after finishing all missions of earth. Because you need to repeat above 3 types mission again and again. Well, music is good, but that's all. There are some pvp mode, called Crucible, but they're worse than those of Halo's. Same monster at different level, same weapon at different level with different damage, same boss at different maps. There exist only 4 maps!!! in the $59.99 FULL PACKAGE GAME~! (I just bought Digital Guardian ver. $79.99 XXXX!!) It's worth as $20 or below. Seriously.… Expand
  4. frostquake
    Sep 14, 2014
    3
    A gorgeous game that is all frosting with no cake! The games mesmerizing graphics hide a plethora of problems for a MMORPG, as Bungie claims this game is. Once you get past the gorgeous graphics, your left with a repetitive, boring, barebones game, that is nothing more then a MP shooter with a handful of maps. There are no pets in-game like other MMO's offer! There are no spaces toA gorgeous game that is all frosting with no cake! The games mesmerizing graphics hide a plethora of problems for a MMORPG, as Bungie claims this game is. Once you get past the gorgeous graphics, your left with a repetitive, boring, barebones game, that is nothing more then a MP shooter with a handful of maps. There are no pets in-game like other MMO's offer! There are no spaces to call your own and decorate. You don't even get to see the inside of your spaceship like in Mass Effect! There is no true free-roam like in Skyrim. There is no wildlife that attacks the good guys and the bad guys like in Farcry! There is no dynamic enemy spawning! Enemies literally spawn in the exact same spot, non-stop, as long as you are not standing directly under enemy spawn points! All you can do is grind for hours to get better armor, emblems, and weapons that are often worse then what you already have, and that is it! The only story options force you out of the game, and require you to go Bungie's website to get backstory, and that is not done in MMO's! All backstory should be done in game by NPC's! The NPC's are cardboard and boring! The game ends by saying there are more bad guys in the universe to beat! This game has much more to prove its moniker of a MMORPG! Maybe in 2-5 years this game will earn the title Bungie gave to it!… Expand
  5. bobbyman46
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    The game certainly is not perfect, but it is a fun, entertaining, and addictive shooter. It is true it was over-hyped but it wasn't Bungie who over-hyped it, it was the people. They expected this huge MMO type of shooter with all kinds of interaction and in depth everything. Bungie never promised or said any of that. But what they did give us was a fun, mixed game play FPS. One which IThe game certainly is not perfect, but it is a fun, entertaining, and addictive shooter. It is true it was over-hyped but it wasn't Bungie who over-hyped it, it was the people. They expected this huge MMO type of shooter with all kinds of interaction and in depth everything. Bungie never promised or said any of that. But what they did give us was a fun, mixed game play FPS. One which I plan to sink many many hours into, and not just the campaign, but also the fun, fast paced PvP multiplayer as well.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Eunoia
    Sep 14, 2014
    4
    (On PvE)
    Lack of trade option forces good loot for a different class to be stored in a player's bank or broken down
    Repetition in missions kills anticipation Sublime feelings regarding open world quickly depreciates due to unvaried spawn, mission, and objective points Enemies lack compelling character roles, are uninspired and unoriginal Too few kinds of weapons Communicating with    (On PvE)
    Lack of trade option forces good loot for a different class to be stored in a player's bank or broken down
    Repetition in missions kills anticipation
    Sublime feelings regarding open world quickly depreciates due to unvaried spawn, mission, and objective points
    Enemies lack compelling character roles, are uninspired and unoriginal
    Too few kinds of weapons
    Communicating with other players is a headache due to fireteam limitations
    Lack of options in the options menu
    Subtitle text is bright yellow and appears onscreen as a paragraph
    Voice acting delivery is dull
    Hollow dialogue and backstory is written in purple prose
    Music starts strong but approaches monotony as game progresses
    Tower hub struck as gimmicky and meager
    Player fights one boss perpetually- a giant sponge that respects camping
    Character customization is minimal- armor makes it appear superfluous
    Grinding illustrates a classic case of gaming drudgery
    Loading screens are time consuming and excessive
    Random loot generation fails to persuade perennial addiction
    Various connectivity issues

    (On pvp)
    Mismatched player levels too often = respective match difficulty. (Rethink ranking system)
    Hunter op and therefore ou
    Teams are not inherently allowed to communicate
    Shotties ou
    Maps lack variety in style (e.g. no big team battles on big maps)
    Generally too easy to kill other players
    After match rewards are distributed arbitrarily- skill does not necessarily = reward
    Lack of relative skill to get kills coupled w/ balancing issues discourages competitive fps nature
    Various connectivity issues

    But, all that said, you can still DANCE: Bring it back now yall! Slide to the left! Take two steps! Bring it back to the kitchen! Let's go Activision! Up to the bathroom! This is Destiny's doom! Flush! Flush! Flush! Flush! Flush! Flush! Flush! Everybody wash yo hands!    … Expand
  8. yumscrum
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Destiny has been very enjoyable for me and I can see myself playing the game on and off over the years much like I do Diablo 3.

    Here is what I like: - Very easy to link up with friends and play together. - Great co-op experience, probably the best I've had since Left 4 Dead. - Top quality shooting mechanics - gun play is superb. - Top quality sound effects - Top quality Graphics    Destiny has been very enjoyable for me and I can see myself playing the game on and off over the years much like I do Diablo 3.

    Here is what I like:

    - Very easy to link up with friends and play together.
    - Great co-op experience, probably the best I've had since Left 4 Dead.
    - Top quality shooting mechanics - gun play is superb.
    - Top quality sound effects
    - Top quality Graphics (I played the beta on a PS3 and now own a PS4 - just blown away how good it looks)
    - Good progression system, although loot may be a tad weak. This can be easily remedied.
    - 3 man dungeons with scaling difficulty, as they get harder you will need to use tactics & teamwork. Very satisfying.
    - PvP was frustrating at first as I learned the maps/game but I am improving and as I do its naturally becoming more and more enjoyable. Very well done.
    - Patrol missions can be viewed as repetitive, I see them as a way to mindlessly shoot stuff for when i want to play at a lower brain function.

    Things that I don't like:
    - I honestly could not find one thing I didn't like about the game.
    - I can't even find anything to critique.

    This is the game I needed right now after experiencing severe MMO burnout and being coerced into buying a couple "indie" games by reviewers that were utter crap. I still like to read reviews but my BS meter is improving.

    -signed gamer of 25+ years.

    PS Bungie, fantastic game. Now please find some time to make a sequel to Myth:Soulblighter!    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. lnvalenti
    Sep 14, 2014
    1
    This game is awesome if you like a pathetic co-op setup and connection, as well as a horrible difficulty curve. The opponents get more "difficult" merely by having to shoot them 50x more. Great graphics and story, crappy gameplay experience. 9 out of the first 10 missions are all taking place in the exact same map/level, which is pretty repetitive and boring.
  11. Ark_Prime
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Destiny definitely is eye catching and the gameplay elements such as movement, abilities, weapons, shooting said weapons is definitely close to, if not perfect. Where the game seems to fall short for many, including me, is the story and how you are pushed through it with a lot of repetition. And by repetition I don't mean the shooting things, that I expect and enjoy immensely but more howDestiny definitely is eye catching and the gameplay elements such as movement, abilities, weapons, shooting said weapons is definitely close to, if not perfect. Where the game seems to fall short for many, including me, is the story and how you are pushed through it with a lot of repetition. And by repetition I don't mean the shooting things, that I expect and enjoy immensely but more how its always about defending a spot while your Ghost does something. Or the bosses not really having any puzzles to them, their really just big bullet sponges that you need to shoot longer.

    And the story is just not that poignant... I liked it and I know its barely just chapter one (Perhaps) and there's tons more to come but I never really felt my character mattered much. If not me, someone else could do all that and we'd be all safe anyways. I need more heroics!

    Finally, the game IS damn fun to play if you're a fan of story/shooters and even though some complain about the 'retracing your steps' a lot, I actually quite enjoy it. I think its poetic justice that I can come back to Old Russia and annihilate the Fallen that killed me so many times while at low levels. AND I get to help friends or lowboys while being all badass looking.    … Expand
  12. shArk87
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    Graphic speaking the game looks magnificent and its Art design is stunning but the whole game itself is a disappointment. I didn't know next-gen was all about high resolution textures adding these so called eye-candy filtering such as fancy dynamic lightning, bloom, etc.. wich by the way was present on the previous Gen. Too much work was spent on making an immerse open world game with anGraphic speaking the game looks magnificent and its Art design is stunning but the whole game itself is a disappointment. I didn't know next-gen was all about high resolution textures adding these so called eye-candy filtering such as fancy dynamic lightning, bloom, etc.. wich by the way was present on the previous Gen. Too much work was spent on making an immerse open world game with an impressive environment. Don't get me wrong, it truly puts me in its universe but all that effort is in vain if the A.I and combat system are ridicilously dull. There's definitely a major lack of imagination and poor scripting knowledge to the point, of this being one of my biggest disapointment for the past 2 years of gaming.
    The repetitiveness is so annoying i often wonder if a rage quit was necessary but "ze graficz" were the only reason that kept me playing wondering what i might admire next.. Believe me, It was frustrating!!!

    Comparing it to id Software's Rage(2011), Destiny(2014) certainly isn't an improvement and it being released as a next-gen video game seriously makes me doubt if next-gen consoles and their Devs have what it takes for the next 5-8 years to be on par with the aggressive and fast growing hardware of a Personal Computer..

    Gave it a heavy 4, it really doesn't deserve much more.
    "Destiny" is a beautiful looking chocolate cake, but after the first slice you notice it ain't got no chocolate.    … Expand
  13. quietstorm
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    How can anybody give this game below a 9? One of the most Amazing games I ever played!!! And I've been playing games for 33 years!!!! Sound 10, graphics 10, gameplay 10. Don't listen to any of these idiots giving it below a 9 or you will be missing out on one special game!!!!
  14. Igneus
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    The Good:

    The game has some awesome graphics and fps mechanics. It really shines in this regard because at times it's awesome - really awesome. There's a good chunk of content although very disjointed and uneven. The UI is excellent - the art work, design, etc. very fluid. It speaks volumes and it sure looks like a lot of effort went into this. Although it's a little incomplete in    The Good:

    The game has some awesome graphics and fps mechanics. It really shines in this regard because at times it's awesome - really awesome.

    There's a good chunk of content although very disjointed and uneven.

    The UI is excellent - the art work, design, etc. very fluid. It speaks volumes and it sure looks like a lot of effort went into this. Although it's a little incomplete in some areas - it still excels here.

    The Bad:

    The story is mediocre to non-existent. The PVP is imbalanced and lacking polish you would come to expect from FPS Veterans like Bungie.

    There's not enough variety, locations, and the worlds simply aren't big enough to be considered an "MMO" and very repetitive and bland to be considered a top-shelf FPS. A great FPS Titanfall comes to mind in which the planets (maps) you visit all seem alive full of life (NPCs, creatures, etc.) - Destiny lacks that.

    The Ugly:

    The game is too repetitive - there simply better co-op games and loot driven games for the ps4 right now - diablo comes to mind.

    The boss fights are overly simplistic and they are mostly rehash with different models for the most part.

    There is nothing special or varied about this game and most of the tasks become mundane and repetitive to a point where playing further can seem punishing.

    In Conclusion:

    Bugnie has made a very pretty, albeit empty world. I found myself wanting to know more about the enemy, more about my hero, and just more in general. It felt like playing a glorified beta in which everything I tested worked fine, but in the end I wanted my $60.00 back. There are free to play games such as Warframe, and paid games such as Diablo 3 that offer more replay-ability and more content - as well as better co-op.

    I think they set themselves up for failure being too ambitious they would have been better off doing a full blown Sci-fi story Halo clone. They could have implemented a great single player experience with their current map selection and offered a robust multiplayer with many match types and scenarios - everything would be fine. Instead we're left with a shell of what could have been waiting for DLC/content that will most likely require some sort of fee which I would be ok with had I not paid so much for the initial admission.

    I could go on for hours about other "mmo"-like games that are available free to play that offer just as much content and much more than what is "Destiny". For one Planet Side 2 is coming out very soon and I think that's one reason Sony hasn't released it yet because that game alone would put even more stress on this game - Destiny does not live up to the hype or standards set forth by other games.    … Expand
  15. Rekuja
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game, very immersive with an amazing atmosphere, the gameplay feels tight and works perfectly across all platforms, the PS4 controller works perfectly with this Game and the online features weave nicely into the gameplay.

    Highly recommend this game, give it a chance and get some levels in your character so you can start doing end-game strikes and raids in the future, most    Fantastic game, very immersive with an amazing atmosphere, the gameplay feels tight and works perfectly across all platforms, the PS4 controller works perfectly with this Game and the online features weave nicely into the gameplay.

    Highly recommend this game, give it a chance and get some levels in your character so you can start doing end-game strikes and raids in the future, most people complaining aren't giving this a proper chance and the comments about "halo and borderlands" are pathetic if you ask me.    … Expand
  16. tacoman500v1
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    I'd like to start by saying, don't ignore all of the negative reviews. They do give some pretty good points (for people who have either never played the game or have played it very little). Destiny isn't perfect yet, but it definitely isn't a 0 out of 10.

    Now to start properly. Destiny is the first game to come out on "next gen consoles" that I have actually had fun playing. Unlike Call    I'd like to start by saying, don't ignore all of the negative reviews. They do give some pretty good points (for people who have either never played the game or have played it very little). Destiny isn't perfect yet, but it definitely isn't a 0 out of 10.

    Now to start properly. Destiny is the first game to come out on "next gen consoles" that I have actually had fun playing. Unlike Call of Duty it isn't a same old same old repetitive shooter, and unlike BF4 it isn't a buggy mess, and unlike all of the day one exclusive titles it isn't boring, empty and rushed. Destiny delivers almost flawless game play mechanics with a near to seamless open solar system experience. The gun play is fun, weight and rewarding. The movement and skills make you feel like a complete and utter badass without making you overpowered (believe me on that one, this game can get pretty damn hard at some points). The main story quests are "meh", however what many people writing the lower reviews based on story fail to realise, is that the game is open world for a reason. You aren't meant to just speed run the quests. You are meant to explore, to build an understanding of the world around you. To join other online players and fight the "fallen" and learn their story along the way. Strike missions offer a great experience rewarding teamwork as well as individual skill. Then there is the loot and RPG like elements that make the game feel more personal. You build your guardian from the ground up. Starting as a level 1 noob of planet earth, and then finishing at level 20. However the journey doesn't end at level 20, it kind of begins...but I won't give too much away.

    Summary:
    "Good"
    ____
    Solid game-play experience, great lore, lots of missions, rewards skill and teamwork, fun, play it how you want, no bugs :D, takes the best bits from games such as Halo, Borderlands and Call of Duty and then adds more (Which isn't a bad thing, just because it bears similarities to other games doesn't mean it copied them. I'm actually enjoying it more than Borderlands and CoD...Not sure about Halo yet, but it is very very close).

    "Meh"
    ___
    30fps (Yes this is the big one. Many PC elitists (you know the ones... "PC Master Race" and all) are focusing on this point. They say they can feel a difference which "damages game-play" and makes it "harder" to aim...but surely giving the game difficulty isn't bad. Gamers now days expect to have their hand held in modern FPS games, but Destiny says "NO". Use your brain, learn to aim. And in all honesty, coming from a 120fps gaming rig to my PS4, I can't really feel too much of a difference. There is also no visual damage. The game is beautiful.)

    "Bad"
    ___
    Repetitive missions at the moment (the game is new and more missions are still being added), lack of text chat in the tower, currency which can be confusing at times.    … Expand
  17. AmericanGinger
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    Very disappointed. It did not live to my expectations in any aspect. I've been following this game for more than a year. It did not live up to the hype. It will not "change the way we play games forever" like Bungie said it would. But I'm not an idiot. The games is decent, so I won't give it a 0 like many idiots have. All I can say is play better games than this.
  18. xa5it
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Destiny is great, bungie really make a something new in fps genre, just think a sec - a shooter where u can play completely as you want to - single/mp/coop or just free roam levels, also u can customize your gear and character skills to fit ur vision of gameplay.

    Some people dont like repetitive gameplay style and/or small number of levels (for single player fps game) but i think in    Destiny is great, bungie really make a something new in fps genre, just think a sec - a shooter where u can play completely as you want to - single/mp/coop or just free roam levels, also u can customize your gear and character skills to fit ur vision of gameplay.

    Some people dont like repetitive gameplay style and/or small number of levels (for single player fps game) but i think in shooter game u must shoot things and maybe game dont have a tons of levels but these levels are great and big.

    So i think Bungie actually made a nextgen shooter, and made it brilliant.    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. SphincterGoblin
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    I don't normally write reviews for games, as most of them do not really warrant it. People have their own opinions and my review is probably not going to bias them one way or another. But I was excited for this game, like many others out there, though I did not play the alpha or beta.

    I will admit it is a very visually striking game with many interesting facets to it, but is not a    I don't normally write reviews for games, as most of them do not really warrant it. People have their own opinions and my review is probably not going to bias them one way or another. But I was excited for this game, like many others out there, though I did not play the alpha or beta.

    I will admit it is a very visually striking game with many interesting facets to it, but is not a defining game for a new generation of consoles like many people think it should be. To me, it feels like an updated version of Halo for a new generation, which doesn't make it a bad game. But it doesn't mane it new or invigorating, either. If you were good at halo, you will be good at this game. If you were not a fan of halo, then you may want to look elsewhere for a sci-fi shooter.

    So far, I am still enjoying the game, but I've only been playing it for around 10 hours and I'm not max level. I still have some stuff to do yet, but I'm not sure the game has enough staying power to last year's like some other franchises do. I found the narrative hokey and well-used, but the gunplay is tight and feels good, though it becomes rather repetitive after a few hours. The super attacks seem all but meaningless with the length of the recharge they have, so you may use them once or twice in a mission, but I rarely find myself wasting them in pvp. PVP does seem sort of imbalanced, but not overly so. Yes a level 1 can kill a level 20, but the level 20 will have bonuses from gear that maybe aren't factored in to leveling the playing field. Most classes play the exact same other than what their super attack does; non of the rpg leveling mechanics seem very different from one another. Which makes for bland encounters and, in my opinion, no reason to level more than one character.

    Keep in mind these are just my personal opinions of the game, and though I find it a decent shooter, don't expect much depth. The world feels flat, lifeless since communication is limited to only fire teams which seems very un-mmo to me, just a single player game where I am forced to interact (or not) with other people in the same instance.    … Expand
  21. Cottagecheese
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Some people may feel that there's something missing, but I'd argue those people haven't realised what they've bought. If you were expecting Mass Effect I'm afraid you might be disappointed. The story in this game is not as important in the grand scheme of things as we're used to seeing, the gameplay is top of the pile and it's amazing. It feels more polished than any other game I'veSome people may feel that there's something missing, but I'd argue those people haven't realised what they've bought. If you were expecting Mass Effect I'm afraid you might be disappointed. The story in this game is not as important in the grand scheme of things as we're used to seeing, the gameplay is top of the pile and it's amazing. It feels more polished than any other game I've played, excellent mechanics, fun missions, addictive multiplayer and plenty of room for improvement too.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 2ndshootr
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Gonna make this quick. Destiny is awesome. It's really really fun and I love the customization and weapons/powers. That said, I have no idea what is going on or why I am doing the things I'm doing in the story. Still having a ton of fun protecting earth or something. I love that I can have 3 weapons and can access 9 of each class of weapon at any time. The PvP maps are great so far, thoughGonna make this quick. Destiny is awesome. It's really really fun and I love the customization and weapons/powers. That said, I have no idea what is going on or why I am doing the things I'm doing in the story. Still having a ton of fun protecting earth or something. I love that I can have 3 weapons and can access 9 of each class of weapon at any time. The PvP maps are great so far, though I wish there were more. The world does feel completely dead and desolate (it's supposed to?) and there is a fair bit of revisiting the same places. I wish this were MORE open world because I can see places I want to go, but can't get there.
    I also love being able to run into players during my campaign. LOVE IT. So fun especially during hard missions. I'm having a ton of fun so far and will be playing this for a long time despite the nitpicks. Buy it, have fun and then sell it if you want, but you should play it.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. Kuifie_ZA
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Perfect! Great shooting, great co-op, great multiplayer. Don't read all the nonsense about this not being good, it's probably COD players that suck. It's really best played co-op.
  26. Makaveli
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    I knew that this game would not live up to the hype and I told everyone not to get excited. I was right.. This game is so repetitive that I think I just found out I may have ADHD. The game could not hold my attention for very long.
    I played this on the first day it came out, my buddy bought a copy as well and we played together..
    The graphics are nice, but the A.I is god awful.. I did    I knew that this game would not live up to the hype and I told everyone not to get excited. I was right.. This game is so repetitive that I think I just found out I may have ADHD. The game could not hold my attention for very long.
    I played this on the first day it came out, my buddy bought a copy as well and we played together..
    The graphics are nice, but the A.I is god awful..
    I did not have one speck of fun in this game while I played it.. If you own Borderlands 2,play that, it's much better than this.    … Expand
  27. Elesen
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    I had pretty much written Destiny off based on the mixed reviews, and I'll agree this game isn't for everyone. It turns out this is exactly the game I was hoping for. Fun to play, really amazing environments, and the character progression is perfect for my taste.

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

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

    I'm really glad I gave Destiny a chance, because I'm planning to put at least 50+ hours into this game.    … Expand
  28. linkenski
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    Launch Week Review:
    Destiny is one of the first really hyped-up game releases on the next-gen systems (even if it's actually cross-gen) and having now played it for a week, reaching the level cap and finishing all available PvE missions and having tried all PvP game modes I'm ready to give it a first verdict.
    The thing is, I don't think anyone will agree if I told you that Destiny has    Launch Week Review:
    Destiny is one of the first really hyped-up game releases on the next-gen systems (even if it's actually cross-gen) and having now played it for a week, reaching the level cap and finishing all available PvE missions and having tried all PvP game modes I'm ready to give it a first verdict.

    The thing is, I don't think anyone will agree if I told you that Destiny has lived up to the hype. Bungie really fooled some people with this game because it's not really revolutionary or innovative and the statement that each map is bigger than the entirety of a Halo game, is a bid of a red herring as well. In truth each map might be very big compared to a Halo game, but it just doesn't feel that way when every mission on one of the four playable planets uses the same map, in other words, every planet has one area, and you will retread the same ground A LOT. So apparently backtracking is going to be prevalent to any player who wants to try out Destiny but luckily you can look past this issue when the core gameplay is as excellent as it is.

    The thing is, Destiny prides itself on co-op gameplay where you'll charge through missions and shoot through hordes of creatures that come from "the Darkness", the game's primary source of evil, and simply put the core mechanics just work very well. It's like playing Firefight in Halo Reach, except you're not just stuck in an arena in Destiny; you actually move from point to point and usually end up in a room with a Boss-like enemy you have to beat in the majority of the game's missions. It has the same variety in enemy types as Halo and you can expect the same level of exellence in the different enemy AIs. You throw a grenade that'll create a field of electric impulses, and the melee-oriented enemies will try to wait it out or take a detour; You shoot a Wizard and remove his shield and he will fly towards the nearest pillar to hide and regain his shield while his minions keep you preoccupied. It's just very well designed and I can happily tell there has not been a single bug-encounter as of yet, at least not one that broke the game for me.

    The story is another story though. The game simply doesn't have much of a plot. It seems like Bungie hired a writer who wanted to tell a bigger tale, but then they only gave him 5 or 6 cutscenes to work on so he had to cut out all the substance to his characters and his plot, and in return the game skates very, very lightly over its overarching plot. Chances are, by the end of the story-missions you won't feel moved and you certainly won't feel the sense of epicness the game wants you to feel. It's here that Destiny gives you the sense that it's a game that is sometimes simply checking boxes. It has a great package but the individual bits don't necessarily impress.

    For one, the story missions all share the same formula. Go there, wait for Ghost to infiltrate a computer system while you fend off enemies, you reach the "no respawn" zone and kill a boss. This is a pattern throughout the game that is only broken by one mission that has you retrieve a sword which you will then use to singlehandedly swipe through waves of enemies. Even so it's still somewhat part of the same formula. It does help your motivations to complete the story that there are occasionally cutscenes though, but as I said, they are very wishy washy and feel disjointed.

    As for the game's other side, the PvP you have a somewhat well-balanced and excellently designed multiplayer component. It's not quite as robust as Halo Reach, but it gets the job done. It even has a unique 3v3 mode where you'll team up with a fireteam (great mode to play with RL friends) where you can revive each other when put down, so you need to make proper teamwork to win it. In all game modes level-advantages are disabled so a level 11 will have a chance against someone who's at the level-cap, but your equipment's skill trees still matter which might make things a bit unbalanced, yet, at the same time it can be a reward for all the hard work you went through to get your high-level loot.

    All in all,the game is pretty good, but it's not this huge and groundbreaking world that Bungie initially made me believe. I do not give it a 7 because it didn't live up to the hype though. I give it 7 tops because as it is right now, there's simply too much repitition and a lack of content. I reached the level cap in 2 days, beat the story, all strikes and tried all gamemodes and now I'm working on reaching level 26 through getting "Light" which can raise you above the game's level cap. Unfortunately the game just starts feeling a bit empty from this point and onwards. The core gameplay is excellent but the lack of content and lacklustre mission design drags it down.

    But give this game a couple of months and it might prove itself. It had potential to be much better, but at this point I'm writing it off as a missed opportunity that might somehow get a tad better once Bungie adresses some issues.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. Whippyice
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    it's halo, but it's not halo, mixed with elements of mmo's, i'm not sure why they are priding themselves on moving away from halo because its just a bigger more ambitious halo, but actually not as good.
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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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