Destiny

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  1. Aeric
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    I don't usually write reviews, but this game needs some defending. It's not a 10/10, but it's definitely not a 2/10 either. But let's get one thing out of the way, the game was incredibly over-hyped, without question.

    The story is pretty forgettable and the PVP is extremely unbalanced, but if you're like me and like a pretty big world to run around with your friends and explore in for a    I don't usually write reviews, but this game needs some defending. It's not a 10/10, but it's definitely not a 2/10 either. But let's get one thing out of the way, the game was incredibly over-hyped, without question.

    The story is pretty forgettable and the PVP is extremely unbalanced, but if you're like me and like a pretty big world to run around with your friends and explore in for a few hours a week, then that's where this game shines. PvE is very balanced, and if anyone says it isn't it's because they're not being careful enough in battles, and they're getting themselves killed. Everyone that I've seen play that has died a lot is because they think they're invincible and try to punch everything to death.

    The shooting feels great, especially the pulse rifle, which is my personal favorite. I use a sniper too since a Warlock shouldn't exactly be on the front lines very often, and it feels balanced because a headshot is almost always a one hit kill, and a body shot takes three to four on an evenly levelled enemy. I used the shotgun for the first couple levels, and it packs quite a punch, though for my class it was terrible because it put me too much in harm's way, shotguns are more suited to Titans.

    The story is repetitive, but you only really feel it if you try to marathon the whole game in a night, which is very possible. If you stick to a mission or three a day, then by the next time you play it'll feel much less repetitive. An hour a day is the sweet spot for this game, two if you have friends to play with.

    Just don't marathon it, you will get burned out and you will find it repetitive.

    P.S. The Sparrow is incredibly fun to drive, I've spent a good amount of time just riding around and jumping off makeshift ramps.

    TL;DR Play in short bursts with friends, and don't expect a life changing story.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. tgjones
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    It seems that currently its quite fashionable to hate on Destiny. The reality is a lot of people are disillusioned by this game due to the hype and their unrealistic expectations of modern video games. This is not the fault of Bungie, who have produced an outstanding gaming experience that somehow manages to seamlessly merge meaningful cooperative play with an engrossing and originalIt seems that currently its quite fashionable to hate on Destiny. The reality is a lot of people are disillusioned by this game due to the hype and their unrealistic expectations of modern video games. This is not the fault of Bungie, who have produced an outstanding gaming experience that somehow manages to seamlessly merge meaningful cooperative play with an engrossing and original sci-fi universe.

    If you are approaching this game expecting a Mass Effect style single player campaign then you will be disappointed. Instead what you will find is an incredibly detailed action sci-fi framework that provides a very promising future for expansion and longevity. It is unfair to expect Bungie to drop all their tricks on the initial release, they must save something in reserve to release over time - and personally I cannot wait.

    The mechanics are peerless, and the loot-dropping grind gameplay is incredibly addictive. Bringing down a boss in a strike mission truly feels like a group effort. The 'bullet-sponge' nature of the bosses isn't for everyone but I challenge you to not feel awesome when you and your new comrades finally conquer one.

    The bastard child of Borderlands, Halo and Mass Effect (2 and 3). Keep it coming Bungie, I can't wait to see what you do next.    … Expand
  4. Airtek
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    Pros:
    Destiny has a lot going for it. They have a long story mode that incorporates social aspects without forcing you to be social if you don't want to be. It is a fun shooter with some interesting abilities that makes for a more entertaining experience. I enjoy that their are some aspects of leveling that make endgame material and play more fun. The multiplayer portion is also great    Pros:
    Destiny has a lot going for it. They have a long story mode that incorporates social aspects without forcing you to be social if you don't want to be. It is a fun shooter with some interesting abilities that makes for a more entertaining experience. I enjoy that their are some aspects of leveling that make endgame material and play more fun. The multiplayer portion is also great fun (though I'm not a huge PVP style player, so it can also be frustrating). I find the game pretty fun by myself, and even more so when playing with others. A good mixture of single player, PVE and PVP make for a game that can be fun for many players. Everyone has their playing styles however so this game can be more fun for some than others.

    Cons:
    Like most shooters, most MMOs, and most games you play in general, this game does become repetitive. The general nature of this game being a mixture of FPS and MMO makes it feel even more so. The story isn't a focus while playing, so you don't get drawn into it making the game feel more like a grind.

    Overall, I've enjoyed the game quite a bit. I didn't expect much of a story after playing the beta, so I knew what I was getting into. If they made the story draw you in (or even made the "quests" more a part of the story), this game would be great. The lack of story and the feel of grinding after a few hours dulls the experience.    … Expand
  5. DDL_Reviews
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    Destiny has some problems and it will NEVER sit alongside Star Wars, Lord of the Rings (don´t be so silly, Bungie)... But it´s a good game after all.
  6. KingJaffa
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    I didn't stick to all of the hype, I made my own opinion from what I saw during the beta, I enjoyed the beta, I'm enjoying the full game even more, its been one of the few games I've played from release day for a week, the other game being GTA V, I'm enjoying myself at the moment, and I will continue to enjoy this game for months to continue
  7. Lawfulneptune14
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    Ok so here is the thing. I was waiting for Destiny for 2 years almost, and when all that hype builds up, you are not going to get what you thought. But for me I always tell myself to be calm (We all know this for Ghost). But I found the game to be addicting to the point were I would only stop if my body told me too. It might be because I was playing with friends all the time so we wantedOk so here is the thing. I was waiting for Destiny for 2 years almost, and when all that hype builds up, you are not going to get what you thought. But for me I always tell myself to be calm (We all know this for Ghost). But I found the game to be addicting to the point were I would only stop if my body told me too. It might be because I was playing with friends all the time so we wanted to get to show off. But that also brings me to another point. This game was made to play with friends. If you are going to be a loner, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! You will be bored within the first two weeks. This is an FPS, RPG game NOT AN MMO. We all know this so don't call it an MMO.
    Campaign: So the campaign is very short, about 8-10 hours if you play multiplayer and then go on to missions. It is much of a boring campaign and a boring story, no cliff hangers or nothing to look to but the end. When you beat the game all you get is a gun..... That is it. It is a 5/10 very boring and grindy.
    Multiplayer: So this is what this game was made for in my opinion. Very fast paced multiplayer if playing on the smaller maps. Can be really fuging fun if you going HAM on noobs, but if not, it is a very bad time in your life. People who play this game are very stupid and do not get how to play the gamemode or how important flags are. They are always bad teammates on your team when you play solo. But one thing that is cool that all the gear you get in Campaign goes to multiplayer. It is balanced so you won't get pooped on in that way. There is a game mode for that. Like a regular FPS you got a fasted paced game with the add-ons of super's which are like you special killstreak for the class you play. These add a lot of fun to the game but they are very annoying when you get spammed with them. The Hunter class is the best by far in PVP which they need to fix.
    So in all this game is a 8/10 - 4/5 for me. As a fan of cod and of Halo 2 - Halo:Reach this game is fun and addicting for those Diablo players and CoD players. Halo fans will hop on the train too with Bungi making a game and not 343 studios. (Halo 4 sucked) So if you liked fasted paced games, and games were you put in the time you get the bigger dime ;) then you will like this game. Since so much is in the game it is just better if you play it for a week straight and if you do not like it by the end then just return the damn thing and move on with life. :D    … Expand
  8. VoidLightning
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    (Summarise at bottom)

    To keep this plain and simple, Destiny is personally a fantastic game and completely depends on a player's personal opinion. The game is completely online and in turn makes for a great 'social-network'. Destiny is far from a perfect game, but indefinitely a step in the right direction. It is true that in fact the story is bland and there is a ton of grinding    (Summarise at bottom)

    To keep this plain and simple, Destiny is personally a fantastic game and completely depends on a player's personal opinion. The game is completely online and in turn makes for a great 'social-network'. Destiny is far from a perfect game, but indefinitely a step in the right direction. It is true that in fact the story is bland and there is a ton of grinding involved, but if you are able to play with friends, it makes it all the easier.

    The fact that users have left reviews at 0 saying "It was okay." is pretty pathetic. The game deserves an honest rating and in complete honesty, can only be determined by personal preference.

    In short, lot of grinding involved, story is bland, fun multiplayer, very enjoyable with friends.
    A lot can be expected from a sequel to Destiny, and will in future become one of the best selling game series yet.    … Expand
  9. soninlaw
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Honestly, I think writing a review within one week of Destiny’s release is still too early to give it a proper rating, but I sure as hell can tell you if this game will be worth your money…

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, this game is a lot of fun, whether you'll be playing it co-op with your friends or as a lone wolf.    … Expand
  10. Nifefiend
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    TLDR: Lots of fun, fantastic game, gameplay and mechanics best out there, lots of content if you go try it, PvP to rival the best out there. Better with friends. Story a bit flat but doesn't ruin game. Ultimately overhyped but it does not make it a bad game. Probably a bit of an identity crisis ruining expectations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Verdict
    This is only the beginning of the Destiny journey. There is already a massive amount to do in the game, not to mention endless PvP and, if you don't focus too much on the few minor issues, you can have an incredible amount of fun. Ludicrous amounts of fun. And, ultimately, isn't that what we play video games for?    … Expand
  11. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.
  12. Teslawhiskey
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Is this game over-hyped? Yes, but let's be serious. This is a great looking game with near perfect UI and IS a different game at level 20. (I reached 20 a few days ago). The criticism is more overblown than the games.
  13. LFiori
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    It is a great game, indeed, with some problems such as: the story is poor, the chat system almost does not exist and the match system goes in the same way. However, the gameplay is very fun, the graphics are smooth and the classes and items and xp are something that make you want to play more and more. Though the quests are a bit boring, it is a nice game after all, and I think it deservesIt is a great game, indeed, with some problems such as: the story is poor, the chat system almost does not exist and the match system goes in the same way. However, the gameplay is very fun, the graphics are smooth and the classes and items and xp are something that make you want to play more and more. Though the quests are a bit boring, it is a nice game after all, and I think it deserves an 8 score!… Expand
  14. Minilla
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Great voice acting creepy but nice atmosphere, feels just like a halo game (it was made by bungee) and has good graphics. Nice weapons but it needs some kind of special mode and everything else is mediocre however the story also has a nice touch of not too fast, it's multiplayer is bland and needs more fast paced action. But overall good game 8.5/10
  15. ioxon
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Pros:
    1. Gorgeous game! Let's all be honest here. Destiny is a gorgeous looking game.
    2. I personally enjoy PvE more than PvP so a Pro for someone like me is how well the PvE aspects work. Three's company comes to mind. 3 works well for story, patrol, or strike fireteams. Also, not everyone is a god at PvP so it's nice to have the co-op PvE option. 3. First Person view just feels    Pros:
    1. Gorgeous game! Let's all be honest here. Destiny is a gorgeous looking game.
    2. I personally enjoy PvE more than PvP so a Pro for someone like me is how well the PvE aspects work. Three's company comes to mind. 3 works well for story, patrol, or strike fireteams. Also, not everyone is a god at PvP so it's nice to have the co-op PvE option.
    3. First Person view just feels comfortable and right. Who hasn't enjoyed a game or two of CoD-like games? FPSes are fun and feel immersive so Destiny's FPS aspect felt comfortable right out the door.
    4. No expense spared with voice talent (probably the reason for a good half of the cost of making this game even - lol). The voices are recognizable actors/actresses from shows/movies you've seen before. It's pretty cool. I happen to be one of those that also realize Peter Dinklage's voice role is that of a robot so I don't expect the "Wheatley" type character out of my ghost. I expect it to be drone-like. It's how he was directed so people should leave it alone.
    5. Character outfits/armor diversity is strong. From the moment I started, I felt generally pleased with how utilitarian my character looked. In time - as you level up, the armor gets better textures and designs. Each class also has its own unique set of diverse armor/item looks.

    Cons:
    1. Patrol missions are not as diverse as one would hope when bounties are matched with patrol mission based bounties and you are forced to do the same things over and over again. It's forgivable since the outcome of completing a bounty is worth it still but it would be nice if the missions were more exciting, diverse, or even had more meaning. This is not a game breaker by any means though. Still, I would consider it the most "grindy" part of the game.
    2. No auction/trading system. This is also not a game breaker to me since I want to give Bungie the benefit of the doubt for a while to see how this plays out. The problem is that part of the fun of loot is that you can sell it for profit in a game usually. That idea also has its own flaws though so I want to see how this concept turns out. Either way, you get a lot of armor and weapons and parts/pieces from the worlds that you can't sell/trade.
    3. No non-friend social features like chat. This one is a no brainer really. I'm not sure why a chat feature wasn't implemented in The Tower AND out on Patrols or Story Missions where you can come across other players. Anything would be better than nothing and there is currently nothing. Try on proximity chat, text chat to nearby players, etc. This is a very basic part of any multiplayer game like this - where social areas are created but basic social tools are missing.
    3. Enemy diversity is lacking a bit. I have heard from others on this subject saying enemies are the same old re-used creatures scattered around the planets. This is true for the story arc that involves fallen and hive. Once you get to Mars, the enemy you fight changes. I won't say how but it does so that is good but I am listing this as a con since I do feel the enemy diversity could be more broad in general as well.
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    Overall, I am having a blast with this game and I really hope Bungie doesn't give up on it after such poor reviews all-around. The internet is an unforgiving place though and the world lives around/on/in the internet so I guess this is the direction the human species is heading. Bungie has a long-term plan for this game and it will include many expansions/updates that will broaden its boundaries so let's hope the future turns the haters into lovers of the game - for my sake.    … Expand
  16. JAKonaROLL
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    This game molds the most unique and innovative franchise ive ever played (Borderlands) and adds some of the aspects they probably aimed to have implemented into it originally into a so called next gen game - wait for borderlands 3 on next gen it will probably boot this out of the park with a budget half the size a team of half the size and a game that would more than likely have x3 more content
  17. unremarkableone
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    This game is my first shooter. I am not familiar with the stories of Halo or Call of Duty or other various predecessors, and I can't say if the story is better or worse than them... What I can say is that I enjoy this game, for all its faults, it has a feel that makes it accessible to someone like me, who have been trying to crack into this sort of genre and have always fallen short ofThis game is my first shooter. I am not familiar with the stories of Halo or Call of Duty or other various predecessors, and I can't say if the story is better or worse than them... What I can say is that I enjoy this game, for all its faults, it has a feel that makes it accessible to someone like me, who have been trying to crack into this sort of genre and have always fallen short of real interest. So far it seems like the story isn't too deep in the game intentionally to allow for people who want to, to simply skim the surface of lore that's available. Utilizing the grimiore cards adds depth for those who don't mind looking for it, and I certainly don't. I can see why people don't like the game, and I can see why people love the game. But I think it is not appropriate to damn a game simply because its not what you personally wanted, rather than looking at the entire audience its meant to appeal to. I give it an 8 because I think its a good game, but I don't believe its a perfect game.… Expand
  18. SongOfDepletion
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    Well, I've been playing this game for over a week now, and while not all of my expectations were met, I think Bungie still pulled off something pretty impressive. The nicest way of putting this is "they left plenty of room for improvement." "Destiny" has the makings of something great, but all of the greatness has not been made yet, and Bungie should listen attentively to the moreWell, I've been playing this game for over a week now, and while not all of my expectations were met, I think Bungie still pulled off something pretty impressive. The nicest way of putting this is "they left plenty of room for improvement." "Destiny" has the makings of something great, but all of the greatness has not been made yet, and Bungie should listen attentively to the more reasonable negative player feedback that they've received. That said, I'm continuing to enjoy the game, and think that its graphical fidelity, fun gameplay style, and overall gorgeous presentation makes it well worth playing.

    What's good:
    -Great overall feel for an FPS.
    -Cool weapons and armor.
    -Space magic.
    -Beautiful Environments.
    -Great voice cast.
    -Simple but consuming leveling system.
    -More space magic.
    -Dinklage

    What's bad:
    -Poorly explained universe: This game needed a codex like Mass Effect, which leads me to...
    -Grimoire Cards: Dear Bungie, don't make me use a web browser to look at the cards that somewhat explain the universe. That is all.
    -Remember that great voice cast? Now imagine a game where they barely say anything...except for Dinklage.
    -A story that is most definitely about something, I think. Maybe? It wasn't so great.
    -Total lack of character development.
    -Limited Loot.
    -Level cap too low.

    Even with the list of gripes above (which are by no means the extent of them), I still like "Destiny" a lot. Bungie has created a breathtaking game world, and it seems like the sort of world that's designed to be expanded, and so I think there's a pretty good chance that the "Destiny" universe will be expanded to include more planets and (hopefully better) stories in the future. It's a very fun experience overall, and while it didn't quite live up to all the hype, its strengths outweigh its weaknesses by far.    … Expand
  19. Hickmanc57
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my game time was playing by myself, I really enjoyed the game play. With the open events to the Strike Missions that provided plenty of loot and xp, and now the 6 player raids that just came out, I am excited to see what is to come to the great journey of Destiny
    I do have some cons for this game. I play most of my games on pc, but I went out and bought an Xbox one for this game. I do wish there was some type of chat to make it easier to group up. I do know there are websites out there to help with the community and grouping that you can join, and I will certainly be looking into that. But over all I really enjoyed this game and still do.    … Expand
  20. Krabat
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Destiny isn't the messiah of modern gaming that some hoped it would be, but it's still a lot of fun.

    The single player campaign is solid. Atmosphere, world design and back story are top notch, even though you have to venture outside the game to get all of it. The missions themselves feel a bit repetetive and the story that is told throughout the game feels a bit lackluster but the great    Destiny isn't the messiah of modern gaming that some hoped it would be, but it's still a lot of fun.

    The single player campaign is solid. Atmosphere, world design and back story are top notch, even though you have to venture outside the game to get all of it. The missions themselves feel a bit repetetive and the story that is told throughout the game feels a bit lackluster but the great gunplay keeps you interested and engaged during the missions and there is just enough story to make you want to know more about the world.

    Where the game shines is in all the elements it takes from MMOs. A loot system that is part chance and part effort, dungeon runs with pick up groups and fast PVP that's either objective based or (team) deathmatch.

    The technical side is also flawless. Graphics, sound and music are out of this world and the networking seems solid, I at least didn't get disconnected even once. The action is also very well designed with the guns and special abilities having just the right feel to it.

    All in all I would rate Destiny 7.5, but since that's not possible here and since I'm gonna give it some props for the potential it shows for future expansion I'm gonna round up to 8.    … Expand
  21. Mosh603
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    PROS: Beautiful graphics and a seamless and never-before-seen co-op experience for console gaming. Also, the game brings back the original Halo feel of fun co-cop gameplay with your friends. The RPG element is fun, though lacking some depth in certain areas.

    CONS: Some missions feel repetitive and feel as if they lack a certain level of depth. Without people to play with, I can see the    PROS: Beautiful graphics and a seamless and never-before-seen co-op experience for console gaming. Also, the game brings back the original Halo feel of fun co-cop gameplay with your friends. The RPG element is fun, though lacking some depth in certain areas.

    CONS: Some missions feel repetitive and feel as if they lack a certain level of depth. Without people to play with, I can see the game getting old quickly.    … Expand
  22. Sonny96
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Haven't played much of it but gotta say it's similar to Halo just in a different way. Even though Destiny didn't get the praise it deserves, still you should keep your eyes on the game for a bit as expansion packs will be out later this year and could offer new experiences we haven't seen before.
  23. VirtualTate
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Destiny has had a hard time with critics, and this is largely down to marketing and over-hyping of the game.

    I admit I was disappointing after playing for a few hours. Once I had been to the tower a couple of times, done a few missions on earth and the moon and dabbled in pvp it became clear that destiny was an amazing, beautiful fluid game but nowhere near as expansive or grand as    Destiny has had a hard time with critics, and this is largely down to marketing and over-hyping of the game.

    I admit I was disappointing after playing for a few hours. Once I had been to the tower a couple of times, done a few missions on earth and the moon and dabbled in pvp it became clear that destiny was an amazing, beautiful fluid game but nowhere near as expansive or grand as advertised and certainly not what I would call an mmo. However once I had set my initial expectations aside and started appreciating destiny for what it currently is I began to love it. The gun play mechanics are flawless and fluid, the graphics are gorgeous and the strikes are intense and at times heart-pounding, a couple times I cheered out loud after completing a difficult strike run with a pug group. Like I mentioned before though destiny has not lived up to it's full potential(as advertised), the story is lacking and for me the biggest downside, but after giving the game time it seems like the emptiness might be intentional on Bungies part. Clearly this is a world that is meant to be filled and will be by future updates and I plan on sticking with the game. At the moment I am having a great time mixing it up with pvp and pve and gearing up to take on that future content and hope Bungie really unlock the great potential this game has.    … Expand
  24. gravityWire
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    This game is very fun, albeit the missions are pretty repetitive. As many people have stated, the story is a bit short but many other features have made up for this. I'll keep this short, here's a list of the 5 best things that make the game so great.

    1. Tons of loot
    2. A good balance of PvE and PvP
    3. Lots of end game content
    4. World events
    5. Graphically, it's amazing
  25. Hutchitron
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Pros:
    Crucible - Halo-like Multiplayer - SOLID part of the game.
    Campaign - Gameplay and Controls are solid. Option to increase challenge is nice. These two alone is enough for a 6.5 to 7 rating. If it stopped here, it's only fault would be a lack of innovation. What needs improvement: MMO Element - This feels unfinished. The Tower feels barebones and for the amount of loading    Pros:
    Crucible - Halo-like Multiplayer - SOLID part of the game.
    Campaign - Gameplay and Controls are solid. Option to increase challenge is nice.

    These two alone is enough for a 6.5 to 7 rating. If it stopped here, it's only fault would be a lack of innovation.

    What needs improvement:
    MMO Element - This feels unfinished. The Tower feels barebones and for the amount of loading time it takes to get there for as little as you have to do while you're there, it just doesn't feel seamless enough. And honestly, I would like the option to enter planet mission privately.
    Inventory / Loot / Skill System - An interesting start. I can't help comparing to Borderlands or even Diablo, but otherwise I wonder about the real necessity for interchangeable inventory without a more in-depth statistic system to be effected by the inventory you equip. The skills are nice to click on to enable when you level.. but the amount of choice is slim at best. There needs to be more here and the potential is there.

    CONS:
    LOADING TIME!! - This is next gen. That's supposed to mean something, yet we are developing increasingly graphically demanding games on consoles that are not coming with solid state drives as stock and with an average user bandwidth of what seems like less than 1MBPS. The loading times are necessary but on the PC, it can and should be better.
    CUSTOMIZATION / OPTIONS - I want to be able to play a private campaign. I want to be able to skip cut-scenes!! That is a must! I want more in-depth player armor and ship customization (colors/emblems) This is key stuff for a game that promises big things!

    People who rate this game under a 6 are simply bitter about the hype or shouldn't be playing FPS. There is a solid base game that carries over key Halo elements that deserve a 6 to a 7 alone if it didn't innovate beyond that. This is a damn good game! Not yet a great game but just because they didn't get there, don't poop the bed for everyone else.    … Expand
  26. HalfCodex
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a really good edition to an already acclaimed lineup of games from Bungie. The shooting mechanics could not get any better and are some of the best that I have ever played. The only downfall that I see with Destiny is the story. The story doesn't really suck you in at all and it's a light touch overall. Overlooking that, it's a great game to play with your friends.
  27. r32skyliner
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    First, I'll make my main points about the game itself. Scroll down for my rant about the trolls that give this game anything lower than a 7...

    The graphics are incredible and smooth. The playability feels great. The story, meh OK so you have me there. The difficulty is awesome because it makes you work for what you get. The character customization leaves something to be desired but    First, I'll make my main points about the game itself. Scroll down for my rant about the trolls that give this game anything lower than a 7...

    The graphics are incredible and smooth. The playability feels great. The story, meh OK so you have me there. The difficulty is awesome because it makes you work for what you get. The character customization leaves something to be desired but since you only look at your toon while in tower, I could care less. I like the fact that there is no chat. No need to worry about people linking their abilities followed/preceded by "anal". No trolling, spamming none of that nonsense. One thing I will say that is frustrating beyond all description is how blues and purples decode to greens. If you want those items to be rare, fine but manage that by the drop rate. The PvP seems pretty unbalanced but IMO, PvP in an MMO-ish game is pointless. I know some people love it but it's not my thing.

    Now for the rant...

    I can't see why there is so much hatred for this game. Oh wait, I remember, all the kiddos that are used to the instant gratification provided by worthless excuses for video games like WoW. I'm so sorry Bungie won't give everyone purple gear on their first run. I guess it's because you got a trophy for riding the pine in little league. This game is difficult, which makes it enjoyable for true gamers.    … Expand
  28. NatTheGamer
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    I personally really like this game. Firstly is has one of the best fighting mechanics i've seen in a video game for a long time, as good as lets say, Borderlands 2. I really enjoy most the missions in the game, yes, their are a lot of wave survival missions but if you look at everything else I think it makes up for these ''wave survival type missions". Bungie will add more to this game i'mI personally really like this game. Firstly is has one of the best fighting mechanics i've seen in a video game for a long time, as good as lets say, Borderlands 2. I really enjoy most the missions in the game, yes, their are a lot of wave survival missions but if you look at everything else I think it makes up for these ''wave survival type missions". Bungie will add more to this game i'm sure as this is their 10 year project. No doubt you will have to pay for these expansions but I think that they will add more to the "RPG" elements and add to the story in its self. I pray (like everyone else) that some of these story expansions will be free, if not, cheaper than the rest. But other then that the game is quite satisfying to play most of the time. I would recommend this game but only if the price goes down since their will be a lot of expansion purchasing. A few grindy parts in the gameplay here and there but other than that I enjoyed it. It will improve, don't worry!… Expand
  29. frofrozzty
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    A great game. Yes it's basically "Call of Mass Effect Halo" but that doesn't mean it's not a good game. Destiny offers brilliant and stunning art and graphic design, fun and challenging gameplay, loads of character and load out customization, and original storyline. Those are the pro's. Now for the con's: repetitive levels, underdeveloped story, constant internet connection to play, andA great game. Yes it's basically "Call of Mass Effect Halo" but that doesn't mean it's not a good game. Destiny offers brilliant and stunning art and graphic design, fun and challenging gameplay, loads of character and load out customization, and original storyline. Those are the pro's. Now for the con's: repetitive levels, underdeveloped story, constant internet connection to play, and unoriginal gameplay mechanics. Everyone should have realized from the very beginning that Destiny was going to be Halo with Call of Duty mechanics and a Mass Effect art style. And saying a game is bad because it borrows aspects from other games is unfair. Many popular game franchises start off as rip-offs, but that doesn't mean they're bad games. Saints Row was originally a rip off of GTA, PS Allstars was a rip off of SSB, and Unreal Tournament a rip off of Quake. But all of those were still very good games. Destiny may not deliver on it's promises and hype, but it's still a fun, immersive, challenging, beautiful, and overall very entertaining game. Although it may fall short of it's potential, I still enjoy playing and will continue to do so as it is supported with DLC in the future. I'm sure Bungie has learned from the short comings of Destiny and will improve the franchise with sequels and/or or prequels. Destiny is by no means the best game ever, but I am more than intrigued to see how the future of this franchise plays out.… Expand
  30. Luvasindustry
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    Not a terrible game. The beer belly trolls joined forces with the comic book trolls to break chops on a good game. Great graphics and decent combat. Not a ten not a 1. My white ps4 looks nice bring back that ps1 feel... I agree the bad guys do hang up a bit but compared to cod the maps are a billion times better on destiny.
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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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