Destiny

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  1. LVCritic
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I know this game was hyped like crazy. But there are only a few FPS games that will always come back to me once in a while and remind me of time periods in my life that I just cant forget. James Bond Goldeneye N64 and the Halo series are it and its not COD or BF series that's a yearly thing like madden does nothing for me. I can easily say that the open environment on planets are awesome.I know this game was hyped like crazy. But there are only a few FPS games that will always come back to me once in a while and remind me of time periods in my life that I just cant forget. James Bond Goldeneye N64 and the Halo series are it and its not COD or BF series that's a yearly thing like madden does nothing for me. I can easily say that the open environment on planets are awesome. let me explain... a base out in the distance..I get off my ride pull out my sniper rifle and pick out the toughest guy out of the bunch and take him out.... the others scatter looking to hide and they do a very well job of that too...I start flanking.. they notice and regroup...fight continues on or can go all guns out too but its a harder fight that way. Its borderlands and Diablo 3 item collecting added to it and it works well. love the super moves and no one mentioned the perks to your jumps, and grenades, guns with perks you unlock the more you use that gun and much much more. I love the planets each one is very memorable takes you there and draws you into the fantasy setting. I hate nothing more then a level or location that ruins the game this game doesn't do that at all. yes its not perfect cause nothing can be perfect. But from what I played its one of the best FPS I have ever had the privilege of playing. plays like Halo and that's a good thing with light MMO elements tacked on and it works in its favor. sorry cant spell for the life of me hope you understand this.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. XxpyrosmilexX
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Is this the game everyone was hoping for? No. But is it a bad game? I'm here to tell you that it is very far from it! But first, let me clear something for the people who had no idea what this game would be before release. Destiny is an Action-Adventure First Person RPG and nothing more. It has MMO elements, but it's not an MMO. So the negative reviews from most people are invalid. So whyIs this the game everyone was hoping for? No. But is it a bad game? I'm here to tell you that it is very far from it! But first, let me clear something for the people who had no idea what this game would be before release. Destiny is an Action-Adventure First Person RPG and nothing more. It has MMO elements, but it's not an MMO. So the negative reviews from most people are invalid. So why should you buy this game? Well if you're into finding loot, getting rewards, playing online Co-OP with friends and playing Online competitive multiplayer for hours upon hours, then go and buy this game. Destiny is great playing alone, but even better when you have 1-4 friends in your fireteam! As for the story, it is a little hidden, but once you get more into it, it's gets really good. Not great, but good. All these negative reviews are just people that are pissed about how "this game isn't even an MMO", but never even read about the game before it's release. Should you get destiny? Yes. Is there a reason for you not to get it? I can't really think of any. Is this game perfect? No, but it's awesome!… Expand
  4. glypheye
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I"m giving this game a 9/10. I understand all the comments out there regarding the game being, in a way, "soulless" and "repetitive". If it had the heart, humor and chutzpah of Borderlands 2, then I would give it a 10. But, it doesn't. Even so, the game is beautiful...the FPS mechanics are nice and juicy....the gun handling is brisk and artful...the enemies are cool to look at...andI"m giving this game a 9/10. I understand all the comments out there regarding the game being, in a way, "soulless" and "repetitive". If it had the heart, humor and chutzpah of Borderlands 2, then I would give it a 10. But, it doesn't. Even so, the game is beautiful...the FPS mechanics are nice and juicy....the gun handling is brisk and artful...the enemies are cool to look at...and then kill :) The bottom line is...since the game came out...I haven't played BF4 once (my favorite game of all time)......i.e, the bottom line is...I'm having ball with Destiny. And, I have the feeling that there's plenty of content waiting to be dished up in the future....so, I'm totally happy. Well worth the money I spent on it.… Expand
  5. Ragnellrok
    May 21, 2015
    9
    So after man bugs and glitches and issues with overall game flow, the base game and the first dlc left much to be desired. However, they recently fixed most of the issues with upgrading gear, making use of the original sets of gear, and have added more endgame content. I'm not saying it's perfect, or that it's amazing, but the game has definitely improved and is worth returning to for theSo after man bugs and glitches and issues with overall game flow, the base game and the first dlc left much to be desired. However, they recently fixed most of the issues with upgrading gear, making use of the original sets of gear, and have added more endgame content. I'm not saying it's perfect, or that it's amazing, but the game has definitely improved and is worth returning to for the House of Wolves expansion. This game isn't the best, but it's definitely not the worst.… Expand
  6. Surgery
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly    Simply put, there is no game on the market that comes anywhere close to what Destiny does. As a game design enthusiast, I feel they just got so much right in this title.

    - The three weapon load out is a golden triangle. Switching between primary, secondary and heavy weapons in pitched battles feels clutch. You have options, but not too many. The power level for each feels highly appropriate. The available combinations to experiment with are numerous. They pioneered this tight + controlled weapon loadout concept in the original Halo and the design language remains strong in Destiny.

    - To continue with the point above, the gameplay and pace for an FPS feels perfect to me. Having the gunfighting component complimented with melee, grenades, and super we see that another golden triangle emerges. Tying stats to these skills was smart. Most all of they make your guardian truly feel *powerful* and unique. The RPG component of this game really has merit and doesn't detract from the FPS elements in the slightest. The skill trees remain fairly balanced between and among classes.

    - While the story was definitely...lacking in plot and exposition, the level + world design has been consistently spot on. Every area feels textured, detailed and respectively thought out. So many beautiful vistas. Travelling through the world on your sparrow can be a pure joy - providing a welcome break from the fettered pace of combat. Another beautiful and under-appreciated design feature.

    - The sound design in this game is the best I've ever come across. No title matches Destiny my honest, humble opinion when it comes to sound effects. Certain exotics are just sound addictive. Sparrows sound amazing. The hugely varied enemies all have amazing triggered sounds upon death and it compliments the FPS mechanics perfectly. You just want to keep popping off enemies.

    - They finally added meaningful multiplayer to an FPS. Competitive PvP is great and all, but what really makes Destiny sweet is the strikes and raids. These are the bread and butter of Destiny and really what make it stand apart from other games on the market. I've been a huge proponent of cooperative gameplay ever since Halo 1 truly pioneered split-screen play. Playing with other humans against AI just makes it so much more involving and fun, it's hard to put a finger on it. The loot from these activities is a huge draw that keeps you coming back for more, reminds me very much of Diablo 2. Completing your first raid feels like a huge accomplishment in teamwork. The feeling is really only matched by a handful of MMORPGs. Bungie deserves all the credit in the world for bringing this not only to FPS players, but to console users as well.

    - The lore is captivating and the entire premise of the world is highly alluring. I love how this is a science fiction title based in our own solar system, not some randomly named star-system we could care less about. The combination of familiarity and wonder really comes together for a backdrop that is truly unmatched for the vast majority of game titles. This is a game I willingly invest myself in because it's just so damn cool. Coolest game I've played in the last decade. This is obviously a highly subjective opinion but I just had to say it.    … Expand
  7. theendofus
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a game that takes the tried and true mechanics of the Halo franchise, and mixes in some light role-playing elements. It takes place in our solar system several hundred years in the future after mankind has expanded its influence to Mars and other nearby planets. the telling of the story leaves some ambiguity about what is exactly going on, but it's pretty interesting, familiarDestiny is a game that takes the tried and true mechanics of the Halo franchise, and mixes in some light role-playing elements. It takes place in our solar system several hundred years in the future after mankind has expanded its influence to Mars and other nearby planets. the telling of the story leaves some ambiguity about what is exactly going on, but it's pretty interesting, familiar and unique. The dialogue in the game in a little bland, but also inoffensive. The game play has rock solid controls and it feels like a Halo game. The graphics are impressive while not groundbreaking, but the game runs at a steady clip and I've notice no technical problems with it's performance. You have a very limited set of options creating a character before you begin the game allowing you to choose one of three classes, races, and a few options to customize your look. Once you start playing your character grows stronger as you play gaining better equipment as rewards for completeing quests. The most impressive aspect of Destiny in my opinion is is co-operative features that allow you to team up with friends or strangers organically in the game world. Play this with your friends or meet some new ones.… Expand
  8. Badger_U
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    As someone who rarely enjoys multiplayer shooters this game is fantastic. Bungie's blend of Halo, Diablo, Borderlands, and MMO strikes the perfect balance. The story is not particularly strong, but I do care about the world I'm trying to save. The lore is interesting, enemy types unique, and the atmosphere is phenomenal. As a musician I am really digging the soundtrack as well.

    Overall    As someone who rarely enjoys multiplayer shooters this game is fantastic. Bungie's blend of Halo, Diablo, Borderlands, and MMO strikes the perfect balance. The story is not particularly strong, but I do care about the world I'm trying to save. The lore is interesting, enemy types unique, and the atmosphere is phenomenal. As a musician I am really digging the soundtrack as well.

    Overall this game highlights the best of AAA gaming, a highly polished shooter that has continued to keep my interest through 20 hours of play.    … Expand
  9. steveb78
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun game. Great controls graphics are fine and the Co op is great. I just wish it had couch Co op so my wife and I could play together.
  10. owen445x
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    I love this game and for me to say that is pretty rare. I literally cant wait to get off work so I can play this some more. Halo and borderlands with a dash of wow in one game. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 and the open world parts are really well done. I like how the bounties are your dailies keep you going from one world to another so you don't grind the easiest places which wouldI love this game and for me to say that is pretty rare. I literally cant wait to get off work so I can play this some more. Halo and borderlands with a dash of wow in one game. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 and the open world parts are really well done. I like how the bounties are your dailies keep you going from one world to another so you don't grind the easiest places which would make the game very boring. The weapons are awesome and the challenges like the weekly nightfall are pretty intense with my friends. We keep going in order to level up our armor and weapons so we can try and get into the raid which would be awesome since it's something we have to work toward instead of just spoon fed to us like most games. Only reason why I don't give it a solid ten is that the strike missions (dungeons) are a big part of the leveling experience and yet they have only 6. They should have released 2 for each planet instead of only 1 for earth and the moon.… Expand
  11. truereview1
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    level 8 already. so far i have played all the modes and enjoy it quite a bit. you definitely lose time playing it. I think the the lack of chat amongst non fireteams is pretty dumb. but maybe it will get patched.
  12. Cilvyenn
    Oct 3, 2014
    9
    Let me start by saying I absolutely love Destiny and am completely addicted to it! I believe it's a cross between Halo, Borderlands, and Call of Duty in some aspects but also believe it is it's own game and very unique. I have played this game every single day since release and find myself thinking about this game when I'm not playing or on the mobile app looking at stats or information.Let me start by saying I absolutely love Destiny and am completely addicted to it! I believe it's a cross between Halo, Borderlands, and Call of Duty in some aspects but also believe it is it's own game and very unique. I have played this game every single day since release and find myself thinking about this game when I'm not playing or on the mobile app looking at stats or information. Here is a list and detailed explanation of the pros and cons.

    Pros

    The gameplay and combat are superb and the best I've ever seen, from the sounds of the weapons shooting and reloading to the bodies flying a la ragdall style! It is a very satisfying feeling getting a headshot on "The Fallen" (AI you're fighting against)! Every gun looks, feels, and shoots in it's own unique style. You can throw a grenade into a mob full of enemies and watch the bodies fly. Each body shot you do has a different effect on your enemies, shoot them in the leg, they slowly try to get away. PVP is a great example of gameplay and combat because most players will have different weapons and each player uses them differently. I personally recommend hand cannons because of the power with each shot and the feeling of 1 click headshots but someone else may prefer a fully automatic assault rifle using spray & pray. You really "feel" it when you shoot enemies or other players and it just feels right. This is where Destiny is awesome is the combat and weapon system.

    The graphis aren't the best I've ever seen but still look impressive on the PS4 to say the least. I have stopped during gameplay just to awe at the landscape because it really looks great. You can see the sun go down and the rays shine through trees and you can forget you are in the middle of a fight with the Fallen. Other characters look really nice, even when you get close up, the textures do not lose their crisp look. This game is somewhat open world but it does still somehow feel kind of "closed" off. You can go almost anywhere but the landscape in the far off distance is not reachable, at least not yet.

    Music - The music in Destiny is worthy to take note of. Many of the boss fights become even more epic because of the music that is being played. It really immerses you in the moment and I think it even hightens the situation that much more. The soundtrack is out and getting great reviews already.

    I know this game has gotten a lot of negative reviews and many feel it was all hype and didn't deliver. I gave this a 9 and not a 10 because of how much I'm addicted to this game and it's been a long time since I've been this hooked on something. The story is not so great, the story of this game is definetley incomplete and many have been upset about that. I have also been pretty upset about the loot system considering I had successfully completed over 50+ strikes (at about 30+ minutes each) and always came in first place with my amount of kills/assists and etc. and never once won a legendary item. I continued to remain patient and finally started getting legendary and exotic items and now that I'm level 28, I have 4 exotics and full legendary gear/weapons. It will happen, you WILL get great gear but there is no rhyme or reason to it, it is all random no matter how well you perform.

    The stories and loot system I beleive or the negative points of this game and the reason I dropped it to a 9 out of possible 10. But the gameplay, music, sounds, graphics, and the POSSIBILITY of getting awesome gear keeps me coming back. I hate this game so much I love it! They got it wrong on some major areas but got it right on some major areas. I play this game because I'm finally getting all this great gear and my character looks bad ass, I can play with my friends and we have a blast in strikes and PVP.

    My advice:

    If you have played an MMO where you have grinded the same mobs and maps over and over and over and over to get good gear and you still enjoyed it, get this game!

    If you do NOT like playing game that are a grind with the same levels and mobs over and over and over, do NOT get this game!    … Expand
  13. antispectacle
    Oct 3, 2014
    9
    Fantastic Bungie gameplay, beautiful world, art, music and user interface. Felt a bit grindy until I got into the swing of things, and I'd like to see more diversity in PvP, though I suspect that will change as I level up.
  14. jlol13
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Oh wow, the hate that this game is generating is legendary...If you don't like a game, it doesn't mean that it's automatically scored a 0/10 kids! The negative reviews are probably from people who don't even own the game; trolls come out from under the bridge for these kinds of releases.

    The most common complaint I see is "boring, grind-fest, you do the same thing over and over." What    Oh wow, the hate that this game is generating is legendary...If you don't like a game, it doesn't mean that it's automatically scored a 0/10 kids! The negative reviews are probably from people who don't even own the game; trolls come out from under the bridge for these kinds of releases.

    The most common complaint I see is "boring, grind-fest, you do the same thing over and over." What were you people expecting? Mini-games? Every FPS on the market is repetitive, almost every single game is repetitive. Mechanics are in place, settings that allow you to play the game with those mechanics are in place. You don't play the same level over and over; the levels take place on planets which are each one giant map. You can play the story/strike missions, where you are led through certain areas of the map and certain enemies will be present, or, you can play the free-roam map where you can explore the whole planet while doing side missions.

    The multiplayer aspect of this game is perfectly integrated. So, here's something people thought was going to happen; "You arrive on Planet A and everyone who is playing Destiny on Planet A is there with you." This wouldn't work with an MMOFPS; yeah idiots, it isn't an MMORPG because an FPS can never be an RPG! The population is split into separate servers for each instance so there aren't more players than there are enemies!

    Destiny is a great game. It is a fun FPS, with plenty of RPG elements, set in a MMO environment. Before I hit level five I was in a party with two other people (strangers) doing missions together, coordinating against the mobs with voice chat. But, the trolls said that the game is easy, right? Well, games have this thing called "difficulty" where you can choose normal or hard, so by playing some missions on hard, we needed to be on the same page and we were! Wow.

    It's so strange when so many people 'claim' to have experienced a game that is completely separate from the one I'm experiencing...the one that the people I've played with are experiencing. There are so many people on the internet who seem compelled to unleash their self-loathing, tortured souls onto the accomplishments of others. The same is true here, the press will give people out there a real look at the successes and flaws of Destiny; and I predict the average score will be in the high 8 to low 9 out of 10 range.

    The people who reviewed the game and gave it such low scores couldn't have even gotten 1/4 of the way through the content. (Yeah, level cap is 20; but there are multiple end game raids that will take a long time for people to finish). My score is based on the content I've seen, (up to level 10) combined with my evaluation of the systems in place. Borderlands meets Halo in a persistent world (style of gameplay). Graphics are very good (For a PS4 game). The multiplayer component is easy to use and is very important when completing the end-game content or any content, because cooperative and competitive MP is fun... (Really people, did you expect Bungie to create a virtual-world FPS for you to waste your real life on? ITS A GOOD GAME, so go play a different 'repetitive grindfest' if you don't like it.)

    P.S. I am mostly a PC gamer, and I haven't played a Bungie game since Halo 2; so I'm not a fanboy or anything like that. This is my actual opinion of the game, which I'm guessing over 200 people (at the time I'm writing this) can't honestly say.    … Expand
  15. insloanwetrust
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a very good space adventure. It's got really solid FPS gameplay. It's also got loot and who doesn't love finding loot to get better weapons and armor? There are also perks for one of your three classes ( They are Hunter, Warlock and Titan ) and each class also has a sub class. So you could spend many hours fully upgrading three guardians to the max level of 30, get all theirDestiny is a very good space adventure. It's got really solid FPS gameplay. It's also got loot and who doesn't love finding loot to get better weapons and armor? There are also perks for one of your three classes ( They are Hunter, Warlock and Titan ) and each class also has a sub class. So you could spend many hours fully upgrading three guardians to the max level of 30, get all their perks in their class and in their sub classes and find them legendary weapons and armor. You can do this through the single player story, The online MP which is either 3 v 3 or 6 v 6 and in other modes like Strikes,raids and patrols. There is a lot of content and the gameplay is solid and the loot finding is addictive. Now it's not all great as the story is Destiny isn't really there. You are thrown in and you don't have much of an idea to what is going on, why things are happening or why you are doing what you're doing. It's strength and focus is on gameplay for sure. It also looks really good from a graphics and a design point. It can be described as a FPS/RPG with MMO elements. Even a Halo meets Borderlands. It's a game worth picking up if you're into space adventure, online or offline FPS games or loot finding and leveling up games. Anyone who says this game is a 0/10 or anything below a 6 really are just ignorant of the fact that this game is a really good solid game with a lot of content, addiction value and it's fun. Ignore the haters.… Expand
  16. rudraksh
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    Destiny is now my favorite game. It is also, in my opinion, the best new multiplayer available. The reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the content is still not in place. However, you will know this is a new vast universe you are getting in. Destiny is fun, it's immersive, it's cooperative, and in order to truly excel in this game you will need to embrace teamwork, which alsoDestiny is now my favorite game. It is also, in my opinion, the best new multiplayer available. The reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the content is still not in place. However, you will know this is a new vast universe you are getting in. Destiny is fun, it's immersive, it's cooperative, and in order to truly excel in this game you will need to embrace teamwork, which also makes this truly interactive. What more can you ask from a game!

    There are some bugs, glitches, and exploits. However, I appreciate the way Bungie is working on these, communicating, and fixing these with the gaming community. All points to Bungie on this.

    When you get into Destiny, and if you stay with this game for a while, I doubt you can easily put this game aside for a long time- expansions and sequels.

    The best things about Destiny are:
    1. The iron banner multiplayer event.
    2. The raids.
    3. The overall content.
    4. Nightfall strikes.
    5. XUR
    6. Guns.
    7. The joy on dancing with your team or solo.
    8. Grinding - yes, grinding is not bad as you multiple choices on how you grind. -so choose your fun thing and grind away.
    9. The soundtrack.
    10. (Not the least) the multiplayer mechanics - probably the best in the market.

    The only flaw or negative comment on my part will be that the release of content is pretty slow. If we had a bit more content available now rather than waiting for the next Dlc, more people will resist switching to alternate games that release in the gaps between the DLCs.

    This game certainly stands out and ahead of the crowd.    … Expand
  17. SIPPIO
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    HONEST REVIEW FROM A NEUTRAL ALL CONSOLE OWNING GAMER..

    ***TWO THINGS*** ~~1~ THE GAME is awesome and has the BEST control in any shooter game ever.. and ive been gaming since early 90's... ~~2~ THE COMPANY IS EVIL~ (Bungie) ~And this is a big deal..That story of Bungie ripping off and trying to silence the composer/music director for Bungie is ALL TRUE..And it horrified    HONEST REVIEW FROM A NEUTRAL ALL CONSOLE OWNING GAMER..

    ***TWO THINGS***

    ~~1~ THE GAME is awesome and has the BEST control in any shooter game ever.. and ive been gaming since early 90's...

    ~~2~ THE COMPANY IS EVIL~ (Bungie)
    ~And this is a big deal..That story of Bungie ripping off and trying to silence the composer/music director for Bungie is ALL TRUE..And it horrified me...Don't downplay this story my fellow gamers...
    because Bungie not only fired the guy, but they kept ALL HIS STOCK IN THE COMPANY. We are talking about 80 Million dollars in stock or whatever the amount was...
    *He destroyed Bungie in court and Bungie got yelled at by the Judge for using pathetic Tactics in the courtroom to make it appear like they achieved even a small victory...ALL OF THIS IS 100% TRUE AND CAN EASILLY BE GOOGLED...
    ~So yeah,,i can ignore Bungie and pretend they are the good ole boys from Halo 1 + 2 and the VICTIMS of Microsoft and they finally got independence. but all the rumours were TRUE about THIS GAME, DESTINY getting nerfed and broken up into pieces...

    ~~This story was gutted and this is another huuuge story and the reason the score is 78 or 79 instead of the 97 or 98 It woulda shoulda gotten had the game not been cut by 75%..
    YES 75% IS MISSING...

    ***GREED WON THE DAY AND Bungie reputation took a Hillary style hit...
    **I recently returned to Destiny after I bought the newest dumb expansion for $40 bucks..(lame)

    **and I was amazed at the control and shooting mechanics...In the eyar off I took, I played Metal gear Solid V for 6 months str8, and I played FARCRY 4,,FARCRY PRIMAL(garbage) and The Division..And both these games are mediocre with guns and control compaired ot DESTINY...
    I cant say this enough...But the company is really bad and the rumors I heard about missing content is I suspect TRUE..and that means Bungie is a slave to Activision..Thats the price of theyre freedom from Microsoft...
    ***Had DESTINY been made by Bungie under Microsoft = we woulda had Game of the year and a legend along the Lines of Halo 1 +2....Activision + Bungie allowed Greed to take control and that sound guy is a eff'n Hero....Bungie/Activision DESTROYED his reputation like Hillary did the women Bill Clinton fed D*** too....This man is a hero who yes wanted his money,,but the reason Bungie fired him was because he took a stand and stood up to activision........EVERYONE WHO IS A GAMER MUST READ THAT STORY....    … Expand
  18. B4LLS_OF_SK1LL
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    I am a PC GAMER. But I also have a PS3, well, I'm in love with this game. Graphics are pretty decent for a PS3 version. I think the story is something immersive as well. I like the whole looting thing BORDERLANDS style + VINDICTUS + HALO + Mass effect style. Off course, the only thing which brings me down a little bit is that you have to be online all the time, Sometimes I need to go to myI am a PC GAMER. But I also have a PS3, well, I'm in love with this game. Graphics are pretty decent for a PS3 version. I think the story is something immersive as well. I like the whole looting thing BORDERLANDS style + VINDICTUS + HALO + Mass effect style. Off course, the only thing which brings me down a little bit is that you have to be online all the time, Sometimes I need to go to my MOTHER IN LAW farm that is in the woods, and there's no internet over there. So I can't play.
    Storywise this game is very immersive, gameplay is cool. I'm having tons of fun with this. Despite there's no blood spill and things like that. I'm in love so far. Atmosphere - 8.5 (playing on PS3 doesn't help much but is acceptable) Graphics= for PS3 I'll give 9 Gameplay 8 it's nice, it is not a golden joystick gameplay but its pretty decent.    … Expand
  19. jrob23
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    If you went out an purchased the World of Warcraft warchest and leveled as far as you can go and then complained about repetition and lack of content even though there are several more games/expansions to be had...then you'd sound like all the negative reviewers out there. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as content. Do these morons really think there won't be additional planets,If you went out an purchased the World of Warcraft warchest and leveled as far as you can go and then complained about repetition and lack of content even though there are several more games/expansions to be had...then you'd sound like all the negative reviewers out there. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as content. Do these morons really think there won't be additional planets, galaxies, classes, stories? The game is silky smooth, it's gorgeous, challenging, and rewarding when you beat bosses.

    I suppose it's the cool thing to hate what is popular in the nerd community. Anything cool has to be 'theirs' and undiscovered by the masses. Don't listen to them. This is as good as any Halo but with better visuals. So if you like Halo give it a try...unless you are an xbot who will hate it simply because it's multi-plat    … Expand
  20. EdenChi
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny is a game really well. I love pvp I find it better than Halo even though I am a fan of Halo . Halo license is for me finished, I replaced by Destiny .

    However, the scores attributed to Destiny are quite wrong as Watch Dogs I made scammed by marketing. There I had no surprises, it was exactly the game I expected.

    Positive:
    - Really balanced PvP (level 2 finish first and I had the grenade on me 22/9 ) and the gameplay is very dynamic
    - PvE ( dungeon , etc.) is short but mostly for multiplayer gaming or with her friends.
    - Communication is very well done, you do not expect players to insult you . And when a friend joins you expect vs directly , it's a real positive.
    - The life span is the longest of all fps
    - Interface and I ergonomist is made ​​with respect to the mojorité games.
    - The character designs are very nice .
    - The environment on ps4 is very beautiful, I love watching the moon the stars.
    - The qualities I see a lot because it's my job as a designer ergonomic but I think many do not realize .
    - The Star Wars next spring much, being a fan of SW , I love the super jump and spaceship :) Light = Force

    Negative:
    - Yet it is the biggest pillar of a game except for the call of . The narration is very poor, you have little bit of immersion and cinematic in this universe yet very great.

    Bungie 's mission is successful, with the FPS half MMO . Critics who do not fit the game I played .    … Expand
  21. CowboySquatch88
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Once again gamers let their expectations of a game get so high, there was no way Bungie could ever live up to it. let's look at the facts. Bungie has developed four Halo games that everyone loved and they received extremely high scores from critics. These games only had a couple of alien races as enemies. The games all consisted of tight shooting controls, great soundtracks, single playerOnce again gamers let their expectations of a game get so high, there was no way Bungie could ever live up to it. let's look at the facts. Bungie has developed four Halo games that everyone loved and they received extremely high scores from critics. These games only had a couple of alien races as enemies. The games all consisted of tight shooting controls, great soundtracks, single player game play, cooperative game play, and competitive multiplayer. Destiny is designed to be like Halo with many more options in the hands of the players. Halo had zero character upgrade and development features. Halo did not have a loot system or armor and weapon customization like Destiny has. Halo campaigns were only around 8-12 hours long. Nobody ever complained about the length of Halo games, or the lack of story, or the lack of enemy types. Now with Destiny, everyone acts like they were promised a 100 hour RPG or MMO. What Bungie has done here is take the Halo formula we all love and added character customization, weapon and armor upgrades, a loot system and awesome matchmaking systems that allow players to group up in fireteams and play together when they want. Public events and strike missions also make exploring the over world much more enjoyable than a linear map with sandbox battles. Just like with the Halo games, Bungie has created an awesome shooter experience with more character advancement and play options than ever before. The controls are tight, the soundtrack is fantastic, and the matchmaking systems work very well for the new generation of games. All the critics need to go back and look at their very own Halo reviews, and figure out how they can possibly give Destiny a lower score when so many new options have been added. The only reasoning is that once again, everyone set their expectations way too high. Every now then you have to utilize some common sense and ask yourself about the "fun" factor. Is this game fun to play? In my opinion, it's the funnest game Bungie has ever developed, therefore I'm giving it a score that it actually deserves! Thanks Bungie, keep the content coming.… Expand
  22. kstud1
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    I don't understand how anyone can give this game less than an 8/10 their is something wrong going on when a game like Fez can get a 90 and destiny a 77.
  23. Yegwen
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I specifically avoided most of news, teasers, spoilers, gameplay trailers, cinematic trailers & other hype material before release. I wanted to approach the game with fresh mind. All such huge titles sprout a lot of expectations, and part of the community that just hates on the title. After many hours of play for two days now I immensly enjoy the game, and got quite hooked.

    -1 point    I specifically avoided most of news, teasers, spoilers, gameplay trailers, cinematic trailers & other hype material before release. I wanted to approach the game with fresh mind. All such huge titles sprout a lot of expectations, and part of the community that just hates on the title. After many hours of play for two days now I immensly enjoy the game, and got quite hooked.

    -1 point from 10/10 for:
    - mob similarity
    - predefined starting zone when you go on a patrol mission
    - main hub is kinda "meh" in design. Not bad, but not really good either

    What I loved:
    - Weapon/armor design
    - Artistic environmental design
    - Great sci-fi feeling
    - Huge locations
    - Coop with a friend is awesome    … Expand
  24. Daoman
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Big and awesome game from Bungie. Ambitious, beautiful and incredibly addictive. The game has a high barrier to entry, but consistent flow of information and friendly user interface does not deprive you of the pleasure, and help to get involved and become a... legend!
  25. Shejk
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    A fun, beautiful and ambitious sci-fi shooter that will keep you coming back for more.

    Having said that Destiny is not for everyone. Apparently people have had totally unrealistic expectations of the game. Destiny is not an MMO. This is a fun coop -sci-fi shooter with alot of multiplayer elements. Pros: Fun bossfights Good classystem Strike missions (dungeons) Daily missions Fun    A fun, beautiful and ambitious sci-fi shooter that will keep you coming back for more.

    Having said that Destiny is not for everyone. Apparently people have had totally unrealistic expectations of the game. Destiny is not an MMO. This is a fun coop -sci-fi shooter with alot of multiplayer elements.

    Pros:
    Fun bossfights
    Good classystem
    Strike missions (dungeons)
    Daily missions
    Fun pvp

    Cons:
    Story a bit short
    More subclasses would be nice    … Expand
  26. MADnom
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Lets make something clear: the only thing drawing so much hate towards this game is that people (themselves, not the company) over-hyped the game. Those saying it lacks content haven't gotten past level 8-14 as the game keeps you interested by slowly revealing more and more to you as you go. The game may not live up to everyone's expectations, but frankly no game ever does, with that inLets make something clear: the only thing drawing so much hate towards this game is that people (themselves, not the company) over-hyped the game. Those saying it lacks content haven't gotten past level 8-14 as the game keeps you interested by slowly revealing more and more to you as you go. The game may not live up to everyone's expectations, but frankly no game ever does, with that in mind Destiny excels in delivering a fun and involving gameplay structure which draws you in from beginning to end. Granted, this is an opinion, as is everything that follows, I personally love Destiny, it's my favorite FPS of all time, and I have played the likes of Halo, Borderlands, CoD, Battlefield, The Darkness, Half Life 2, etc. I have played Destiny for 20+ hours and still have so much I want to explore, upgrade, and play through.

    That statement I made above about being involving does not quite include the story, as it is rather flat, which is a shame because it has the foundations for an amazing story, I only hope the expand upon it in another game. The beginning of the story showed much promised, louring me into the world, wondering what may occur as the story progressed, although it never quite delivers, rather it starts to fade a bit at the 1/4-1/2 mark of the campaign missions where it starts to lose it's focus and traction.

    To sum up the gameplay, think the smooth and stylish aiming of Halo, with the grittier down to Earth sway and kickback of Borderlands. The admittedly aren't as many enemies as in some other games like borderlands, but there are enough to keep it as fresh as Halo was throughout it's campaign, and enough to mix up things. The 'repetition' that many refer to can be said for most any shooter really, whether you are playing Borderlands and have to constantly do 'collect these parts' missions, or 'go here, kill him, and get that' stuff. Same goes if you play Halo or any other shooter where it all comes down going there and killing that, which is really the only true repetition you get in Destiny. There will be missions where you do start at the beginning of the map, exactly where you start for the next two missions on the same planet, but frankly this isn't as bad as people make it out to be, you merely jump on your sparrow and zoom off to a usually new area of the map that you didn't get to go to in the last mission. It is literally a 1-2 minute affair. I feel the only reason people see any repetition is do to the fact that the story really does not drive you to care about what you are doing, though really if you come to enjoy the gameplay like I did then it's more than enough to inspire you. Loot, as well as it's progression is where the game thrives, along with gunplay. From the start you get weapons that you can't quite equip as it requires a (very slightly, usually 1 or 2) level up.The weapons don't have the variety of effect as Borderlands, but frankly not many FPS games can say they do, though frankly I enjoy using my Pulse Rifle or Fusion Rifle any day over Borderlands inaccurate explosive machine guns or range-drunk shotguns any day.

    As I was saying with the world, it draws you in and never lets you go as you explore each world and it's crevices. The environments are HUGE, even if you don't know it, as quite often there are paths hiding secret ways deeper into the map. The first time I jumped on a sparrow heading to a new location through a secret valley was the moment I realized how much I loved Destiny. As you traverse these beautiful world you will occasionally come across others, though you never really team up with them but it give you a sense of placement.

    The score and overall personality of the world is of of Destiny's great triumphs, it is easily one of the best looking games currently in existence. Note: not in a hyper realistic way, while it is detailed and the lighting and texture as generally realistic, it is fantasy styled.

    Content is as follows: campaign, constant gain of new and powerful guns and armor (some armor makes you feel like an total badass), strike missions both on planet and separate (kind of like story, but harder and with a team), multiplayer (standard affair but with the twist of having fantastical abilities=fun), bounties (something that is meant to be done alongside other missions, boring if focused entirely on), as well as community events, which hopefully become more regular. The strikes and multiplayer is what will keep people busy as they are the best means of upgrading armor. The multiplayer being the main draw should be no major surprise as with Halo the multiplayer is what kept people playing for a while.That being said I have played 20 hours and just beat the story so that's pretty long.

    All and all Destiny is a great, though not entirely perfect game, though should not be held back by hyped up dreams. So is Destiny worth a $60 buy, absolutely, one of the best next gen game on the market at the moment and likely to hang around for a bit.

    9/10    … Expand
  27. Coryforlife
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. People are criticising it for being always online... ITS A **** MMOFPS. Another thing, THIS GAME IS NOT HALO! Although gameplay is similar it is a completely different game. People also criticise the story, remember that the majority of missions in a MMO you replay as you help out a friend. Therefore bungie are not presenting theI don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. People are criticising it for being always online... ITS A **** MMOFPS. Another thing, THIS GAME IS NOT HALO! Although gameplay is similar it is a completely different game. People also criticise the story, remember that the majority of missions in a MMO you replay as you help out a friend. Therefore bungie are not presenting the story as its capturing quality. Stop comparing it to other games that are not part of its genre.

    I personally thought it was a semi-finished masterpiece. I played it for a solid weekend with two other friends. It was very entertaining and addicting, I couldn't put it down. The gameplay was fun and varied, the guns were fun and exciting to use (besides the fact that rocket launchers are **** useless). The boss battles were stressful and rewarding in the end.

    The majority of people writing reviews of this game are giving it a bad review because they are comparing it to games that have nothing to do with it. Remember that Destiny is supposed to be a ten year long game full of DLC and new content. For all those people freaking out because people are giving it such a bad time understand that nobody liked Diablo 3 when it came out. In conclusion, although Destiny is lots of fun now, it will take sometime before it develops into what may be one of the greatest games of the new generation.    … Expand
  28. geeklypodcast
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2Look Destiny is not perfect far from it.......but no matter how many things we find wrong with the game everyone is still playing it, i do feel like the game is starving for additional content , but i also feel like i will still be playing it a year from now. On the negative side some of the missions and bounties are extremely grinding and unfulfilling/unnecessary with that said Destiny 2 i think will knock it out of the park, But Halo 4.5 this is not its Bungie taking an all familiar engine and trying something ambitious that just slightly falls flat.… Expand
  29. oracle_347
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Gave it another shot last night. Multiplayer was awesome! Looks like everything carries over from the campaign into multiplayer. So... this multiplayer was done well and I'm enjoying the game again.
  30. pithing_needle
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Yeah, yeah....lots of hate. That's fine. I admit the story is kinda bland and overall there is nothing completely groundbreaking here. However, I'm having a ton of fun with it. I see some slams on the enemy A.I., but I think it's just fine. Dregs are stupid, but their just toadies. The upper echelon enemies aren't all that predictable. Combat is ultra-tight. Melee is responsive and thereYeah, yeah....lots of hate. That's fine. I admit the story is kinda bland and overall there is nothing completely groundbreaking here. However, I'm having a ton of fun with it. I see some slams on the enemy A.I., but I think it's just fine. Dregs are stupid, but their just toadies. The upper echelon enemies aren't all that predictable. Combat is ultra-tight. Melee is responsive and there is an unfathomable amount of loot to try to acquire. Unlike Steam, there is no way to know if some of these 0-2 ratings are just pale-faced trolls, but hey, if they don't like it, they're entitled. But there is no way this game deserves a rating of under 7. Not a chance in hell. Graphics are just fine....this game was under production way before the next-gen consoles were released. I judge FPS's by one main attribute: feel...and it feels great. The RPG elements are there, although I'm a little puzzled at the functions of some of the items I'm acquiring. I'm only level 18, so I'm sure that they will present their usefulness at some point. Gotta give this a 9. And arguable 9, but a 9 nonetheless. Sorry so many folks are disappointed, but hey...more bandwidth for me. I just hope they were really being honest with their reviews, cuz I sense some major troll B.S.… Expand
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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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