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  1. Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Yeah, let's give Destiny a 6.4 User Score, and give Cory in the House on DS a 9.4. There's a difference between a game being bad and a game being disappointing, you should judge it on the content not on what you thought it was going to be. If it turned out to be the type of game you don't want to play, you shouldn't have pre-ordered it. Whenever you buy a game, you read the reviews. IYeah, let's give Destiny a 6.4 User Score, and give Cory in the House on DS a 9.4. There's a difference between a game being bad and a game being disappointing, you should judge it on the content not on what you thought it was going to be. If it turned out to be the type of game you don't want to play, you shouldn't have pre-ordered it. Whenever you buy a game, you read the reviews. I don't like Spelunky. Does that make it a bad game? NO. Expand
  2. Nov 2, 2014
    7
    Cons: The game suffers from a boring story, somewhat empty world, repetitive missions, similar enemies, some broken mechanics, and repetitive boss fights.

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

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

    Hard sell, don't buy a PS4 for this game, and don't buy this game if you weren't interested in it to begin with, however, if you're looking for something to play on your PS4 and you're willing to ignore it's flaws, Destiny may be worth your time and money after a price drop.
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  3. Nov 6, 2014
    7
    Destiny. One of the most hyped games ever, and for good reason. The trailers looked too good to be true and they where. I started playing 2 months after release so I expect there were alot of things changed. A great game with amazing gameplay mechanics, one of the smoothest games I've ever played. The story ( if you could call it one ) is kind of a let down, but that doesn't matter sinceDestiny. One of the most hyped games ever, and for good reason. The trailers looked too good to be true and they where. I started playing 2 months after release so I expect there were alot of things changed. A great game with amazing gameplay mechanics, one of the smoothest games I've ever played. The story ( if you could call it one ) is kind of a let down, but that doesn't matter since it is not the goal of the game. Very fun to play, with or without friends. One of the best world design I have ever seen, classes are not too different but different enough. If you want a fun space shooter with tons and tons of content, this is your game. Expand
  4. Nov 3, 2014
    8
    Not a bad game. Gun to play just wish there was more content. It's a game that takes you around space and I wish there was more! The PVP pissed me off so much when I first started because of the learning curve but once you get into it, it's fun. The only issue is it gets boring really fast.
  5. Nov 30, 2014
    8
    I waited until now to play Destiny. I have read a lot of reviews and my thought is. The story could have been put together better. Sometimes your not even sure why or what your doing. After all the work they said they did I guess they forgot people like a good story. Graphically this game is the pinnacle for all other games to follow. As a FPS it has great control and feels so smooth. II waited until now to play Destiny. I have read a lot of reviews and my thought is. The story could have been put together better. Sometimes your not even sure why or what your doing. After all the work they said they did I guess they forgot people like a good story. Graphically this game is the pinnacle for all other games to follow. As a FPS it has great control and feels so smooth. I would like to feel a little more revelant when first starting. Playing with my friends who are all leveled up, I literally found myself standing around cheerleading. All in all Destiny is a visual masterpiece with great control and a very confusing story. Expand
  6. Nov 5, 2014
    8
    Destiny was one of the most anticipated games for 2014, largely due to the reputation of Bungie and it's success with the Halo franchise. But, does Destiny live up to the lofty expectations of gamers, or does it fall into the dark abyss, forever to be forgotten?

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

    After spending about 200+ hours playing Destiny on the PS4, I decided it was time to give it an accurate review based on in-depth play with everything that the game offers. Many reviewers would have you believe that Destiny is not worth the $59.99 price tag, but very few of them have managed to complete even a tiny snippet of the content in-game. While Destiny may not be the revolutionary franchise that gamers expected, it does deliver a truly refreshing IP to the FPS genre. Destiny is very similar to Gearbox's "Borderlands" franchise in that it delivers an RPG driven FPS, however, Destiny focuses more on the social / multiplayer experience than the singleplayer narrative that made Borderlands a success. As one should expect, most of your time is spent engaging enemies in a variety of futuristic locales with automated weaponry and a dash of space magic. The controls feel tight and responsive, and the shooting mechanics are reminiscent of Halo. While Destiny delivers a very well executed FPS experience, it leaves more to be desired in regards to the "RPG" portion of the game. The story is lacking, and the narrative is almost entirely non-existent. Destiny's cast of characters feel lifeless and unresponsive with very little emotion or connection to the potential narrative Bungie planned. However, for those who can look beyond the singleplayer shortcomings, Destiny delivers an engaging social experience with friends. With persistent support provided by Bungie to improve and patch the game, it is merely this franchises "Destiny" before it tops the charts as one of the most revolutionary and influential games of this generation. I truly look forward to what Bungie has planned in future DLC releases, "The Dark Below" and "House of Wolves", and recommend that you purchase this title and give it a try!
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  7. Nov 9, 2014
    8
    The mechanics are excellent, the game just needs more content to do justice to how smooth the gameplay is. Upcoming DLC SHOULD *I hope* fix this problem, however using DLC to flush out areas that should have been in the game in the first place is just bad business.
  8. Nov 11, 2014
    7
    So destiny has now been out a while and i bought the game on Day 1.
    First of all i loved the game when it was out. It was fresh. I'd played COD, BF and such but this took that genre in a new direction.
    Large amount of Customisation, Storyline Co-Op endless possibilities. The last one is still correct but in the time between Day 1 and its first expansion pack (due Dec) is way too long. I
    So destiny has now been out a while and i bought the game on Day 1.
    First of all i loved the game when it was out. It was fresh. I'd played COD, BF and such but this took that genre in a new direction.
    Large amount of Customisation, Storyline Co-Op endless possibilities.
    The last one is still correct but in the time between Day 1 and its first expansion pack (due Dec) is way too long. I got very board of replaying the same old missions in the same old places just with higher ranked enemy's. When my friends left to play other games i got board of playing the game by myself and wanted couldn't play unless it was Co-Op.
    Then there was a couple of bugs which after the fulfilment of defeating a boss with your friends which took a lot of teamwork and sometimes up to an hour to achieve you was left with worthless items as a reward.
    I've not played Destiny for about 3 weeks after it come out as I'm board of same missions, raids and searching the same places.
    Bungie have a great idea for a platform but the lack of content to keep it fresh is not their.
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  9. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Destiny is by no means perfect but it is still a very good game. Sure the story is lacking but the shooting is still top notch and the gameplay amazing. I do like this game and have high hopes for the series in the future. In simple it is a good start and will only get better
  10. Nov 16, 2014
    8
    Destiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying toDestiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying to show off my weapons to all my friends who are jealous that they can't get on my level. I HIGHLY recommend keeping this game for the new DLC even if you don't like it. The DLC is going to further explain the story line and keep you engaged. You might be wondering why I did't give this game a 10 if it is as good as I say. It's because Bungie can't explain the disappointing story line that is happening NOW prior to release date. My final rating would be an 8/10 (Above average). Expand
  11. May 24, 2015
    7
    Interesting game, i had great fun with this game in my fireteam with three of my friends. But thats then it ended.There really isnt much content to this game, epecially for the high price. It certainly is a game which expects you to restart with other characters.
  12. Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Major complaints you'll see on this title include: repetition, lack of content, glitches, stability issues, bad storytelling, and grinding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, the music, gameplay, environment, and endgame is amazing offset by minor complaints and repetition. Even with the complaints, this game will hold your attention for a very long time and will continue to influence new games coming out.
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  13. Nov 19, 2014
    10
    What is most amazing of all is that despite its litany of weird little problems, Destiny is fantastic, its combat up there with the very best, the thrilling rhythm of its battles still not fading the 30th time through, and it has no single systemic problem that is not fixable.
  14. 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!
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  15. Nov 22, 2014
    7
    Firstly let me say that this is not Halo for PS4, it may be my the same team but it's missing that extra special something that the original Halo had in Floods (get it? *sigh*).

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

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

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

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

    So grab a friend, play together, loot together and have fun together.
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  16. 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
  17. Nov 29, 2014
    7
    The game overall is great. The graphics are top notch. There is a wide variety of weapons to chose from. Where the game falls behind is lack of good customization, when you want an item with better stats it may look ugly considering how much you like your character to look, after level 20 the way your character looks is out of your hands. The crystal engrams don't always give the legendaryThe game overall is great. The graphics are top notch. There is a wide variety of weapons to chose from. Where the game falls behind is lack of good customization, when you want an item with better stats it may look ugly considering how much you like your character to look, after level 20 the way your character looks is out of your hands. The crystal engrams don't always give the legendary they are and may give a blue or a green instead of the purple that it is. The random number generation system is the most sadistic bull-crap I've ever seen. It doesn't matter how many kills or assist you get you still have a chance of getting an item that sucks. This game has a 500 million dollar budget which is higher than the GED of most countries around the world but you can't trade with other people! The online section is practically an MMO but why can't you trade!? Other than that I can't complain about any other thing in the game. Expand
  18. Nov 29, 2014
    8
    People are too harsh. this game has flaws but when compared too whats on the market for next-gen as of now its not all bad, this isn't everyone shooter but I'm tired of people whining about how its terrible,

    {P.S. its tons of more fun with friends, tells you allot about the people who hate this game :D}
  19. Dec 3, 2014
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game. I can understand the criticism. There are good points made. I played through Halo 1 with a friend, and I've played Halo multiplayer, and enjoyed it, but I never had an xbox myself, so I never dived into the Halo world. I can understand those who loved Halo feeling disappointed by Destiny. Destiny's "world" and story feels limited compared to Halo. ButI'm really enjoying this game. I can understand the criticism. There are good points made. I played through Halo 1 with a friend, and I've played Halo multiplayer, and enjoyed it, but I never had an xbox myself, so I never dived into the Halo world. I can understand those who loved Halo feeling disappointed by Destiny. Destiny's "world" and story feels limited compared to Halo. But Destiny's world is beautiful, and interesting.

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

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

    I just love Destiny. I just love it.
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  20. Dec 7, 2014
    7
    It's sad to see a game that started out out so great, turn into yet another CoD bashing bandwagon. Honestly, I thought I was going to be apart of that bandwagon, even after the fun I had playing the beta (At a friends house, not via preorder). The reviews that people like Angry Joe had about left a very nasty taste in my mouth about the game. However, after my friends convinced me to buyIt's sad to see a game that started out out so great, turn into yet another CoD bashing bandwagon. Honestly, I thought I was going to be apart of that bandwagon, even after the fun I had playing the beta (At a friends house, not via preorder). The reviews that people like Angry Joe had about left a very nasty taste in my mouth about the game. However, after my friends convinced me to buy the game since it still received a mediocre review.

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

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

    However, if you look past this, then you will find a very solid FPS that can be fun alone or with friends. The game is visually amazing, the gun mechanics are fair, the PVP despite the reward system is great, and if you can get around the other problems then you will find a product than you can play for a little while until something else comes around the corner.
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  21. Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Sure, it has its flaws, but keep in mind, this is one of the few (and maybe only) T-rated FPS game out there. I hate when the ESRB complains and rates everything M. I have friends that aren't allowed to play games like Battlefield and Call of Duty because of how all they do is swear and blood sprays out of bodies like a hose. Hate it all you want, but just remember, this might be theSure, it has its flaws, but keep in mind, this is one of the few (and maybe only) T-rated FPS game out there. I hate when the ESRB complains and rates everything M. I have friends that aren't allowed to play games like Battlefield and Call of Duty because of how all they do is swear and blood sprays out of bodies like a hose. Hate it all you want, but just remember, this might be the last T-rated FPS game that comes out. Solid 8, hands down. If you're a teenager, I recommend you rent this game at least for a few days. Expand
  22. Jan 12, 2015
    10
    I'm an FPS guy through and through, and I've never been a fan of any sci-fi game, especially one that revolved around gear and damage points, etc. I gave Destiny a chance and I'm glad I did. The main thing that helped the most for me was to have friends who knew what was what explain it to me. Because the game itself is fairly involved (for a FPS, anyway) there were a lot of questions II'm an FPS guy through and through, and I've never been a fan of any sci-fi game, especially one that revolved around gear and damage points, etc. I gave Destiny a chance and I'm glad I did. The main thing that helped the most for me was to have friends who knew what was what explain it to me. Because the game itself is fairly involved (for a FPS, anyway) there were a lot of questions I had and seemingly no way to answer them in-game. Once I had a handle on what was going down, how currency was used, the difference between raids, strikes, patrols, story missions, etc, I've been having a blast. I may just be tempted to buy the DLC for this one because it's that much fun. Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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.
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  25. Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Destiny isn't what it could have been, lack of content, very very grindy, unfair lootsystem and terrible story but gameplay is very good, who says grinding is bad, very spectacular visuals and fun cooperative raids. Conclusion: good game not a great one
  26. Apr 10, 2015
    3
    okay so this game sucks balls, if you want a good game do not buy this game, bungee really f*** all of us on this game for real, I purchased this game thinking it was going to be a next gen awesome halo type of game but turns out it's terrible it is one of the worst games you could buy, I was going to I was going to rate this game a 4, but it would have been on the yellow mark, and Iokay so this game sucks balls, if you want a good game do not buy this game, bungee really f*** all of us on this game for real, I purchased this game thinking it was going to be a next gen awesome halo type of game but turns out it's terrible it is one of the worst games you could buy, I was going to I was going to rate this game a 4, but it would have been on the yellow mark, and I wanted it to be in the red... so do not purchase this game at all it's one of the worst next gen games, its super repetitive, it's no fun there's not a lot of content at all ,, the DS the DLC was just another way to f*** gamers out of their money again we already got f***** once we don't want to get f***** again, so if you're thinking this is another Cool shooter I suggest you go ahead and buy call of duty advanced warfare. if you played the demo of this game before it came out then you already played the whole game. Expand
  27. Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Where it lacks a large amount of story, the games does have great gameplay and the expansion is not disappointing. The game is altogether a very enjoyable journey of a game made by the creators of halo 1,2,and 3. It is worth checking out. Tablettron out ^_^
  28. Feb 4, 2015
    1
    So, I have been playing this game for about 15 hours and I have so say that it is not the game changer that we all thought it would be. Overhyped crap just like titanfall and watch dogs. Its boring and repetitive and it plays just like any other fps. I honestly want my money back.
  29. May 12, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................ Expand
  30. Mar 21, 2015
    7
    Despite it's many obvious and glaring flaws, Destiny still provides a thoroughly enjoyable first person shooter experience with great graphics and art style.
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 95
  2. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. 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.
  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]