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  1. Sep 18, 2014
    6
    a game that i was looking so forward to owning has just fallen short of the expectations. i played the beta really enjoyed it was looking forward to seeing what the full version had . well... it didn't really have much more to it. i felt reaching level 8 on the beta was really enough for destiny . i am now level 10 and im bored. it seems like its dragging on . the same situations over anda game that i was looking so forward to owning has just fallen short of the expectations. i played the beta really enjoyed it was looking forward to seeing what the full version had . well... it didn't really have much more to it. i felt reaching level 8 on the beta was really enough for destiny . i am now level 10 and im bored. it seems like its dragging on . the same situations over and over again. :( really wanted to like this game but i just think its boring Expand
  2. 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.
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  3. Sep 18, 2014
    10
    THIS game is very funny. I have probably played it for over 16000 hours and i just can't get enough of destiny there is so much to do even after 16000 hours of playing. I love the game because of the graphics and because of the community there are only a**holes in the community which means that it is a very good community!!!

    My wore may game - Alidengote 2014
  4. CAK
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Destiny. A game that was set to deliver us to a new gaming experience. Did Bungie achieve what they set out for? As of right now? Not yet. In this day and age, games are rushed to be released and more often than not, arent quite finished when sold. Doesnt make it a bad game though. Coming from a background of years of MMO play, I can understand what they're striving for. People who haventDestiny. A game that was set to deliver us to a new gaming experience. Did Bungie achieve what they set out for? As of right now? Not yet. In this day and age, games are rushed to be released and more often than not, arent quite finished when sold. Doesnt make it a bad game though. Coming from a background of years of MMO play, I can understand what they're striving for. People who havent played many MMOs dont seem to understand the grinding aspect of this game. Complaining because you have to do the same thing over and over or fighting the same monsters. Um.. hello people, that is what an MMO is. Please show me one MMO that you dont grind in. Ill be waiting for a response. It's not a game for everyone sure. You have to know what you're getting involved in before making a purchase and then whining because it wasnt what you thought. This game is very ambitious and given about 2 years will be quite a fun game due to patches and various updates. The graphics are on par with old gen style Borderlands which isnt a bad thing. The story is eh, but give it time, Bungie is just getting our feet wet. The gameplay is where Destiny shines. Fun and challenging strikes, raids, and pvp will easily keep this game afloat even with the thousands of people trying to pull it down. Sadly there is no chat box option to communicate, which is ridiculous. Every game from now on needs to have a world chat regardless of the game. And where is the voice chatting when matched with randoms? The things they left out of this game are mindless, stupid errors. But they are fixable issues though. Which is Destiny's issue at this point. Mindless errors are randomly plagued all over Destiny's landscape, but in time this will easily be one of the most enjoyable games of 2015. Expand
  5. Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I was one of the masses ,questioning if this loftily ambitious title was worth it or not . So I read every review possible ,confident I might have to return my game due to such bad reviews. Thank god they were oh so wrong. Granted ,it could be better but what I found here was brimming with such atmospheric polish I was totally immersed from the start. Being a fan of The Borderland andI was one of the masses ,questioning if this loftily ambitious title was worth it or not . So I read every review possible ,confident I might have to return my game due to such bad reviews. Thank god they were oh so wrong. Granted ,it could be better but what I found here was brimming with such atmospheric polish I was totally immersed from the start. Being a fan of The Borderland and Diablo series let me tell you that this games loot and upgrade systems have an almost drug addictive quality. There's no reviewer ,including myself ,that can accurately describe the games nuances enough. You simply need to buy this game Trust me, you definitely spent more in the past, for less. Expand
  6. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Destiny has given me an all around amazing experience. The drops, the troll Cryptarch, the multiplayer, and so much more make Destiny truly amazing. I could go on forever, but I think this pretty much sums up the true amazingness of Destiny.
  7. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Destiny is a fantastic example of how our generation is so desperate for instant gratification. My reason for saying this is due to the fact that most negative reviews game out within the first 24 hours using only the content that had been released to help players level and gear for the games future which involves raids and other dungeons and tons of endgame content that Bungie hasDestiny is a fantastic example of how our generation is so desperate for instant gratification. My reason for saying this is due to the fact that most negative reviews game out within the first 24 hours using only the content that had been released to help players level and gear for the games future which involves raids and other dungeons and tons of endgame content that Bungie has promised will be mindblowing... Vault of Glass has already proven that they weren't kidding the raid is insanely difficult and involves mechanics that remind me of my days raiding in WoW... This game has rekindled that love for MMO's I once had and given me the opportunity to start fresh and try to keep with the pack and not play a constant game of catch up. Familiar controls, gorgeous artwork, great potential, fun character classes that don't feel like any one has a advantage over the other, proof that raids won't be simple as **** and that completing even the first part of vault of glass felt amazingly rewarding to complete, and so many more things. The biggest key to enjoying Destiny is approaching with an open mind and understanding what you want out of an MMORPG. Bungie did their best to cater to the softcore players as well as the hardcore raiders and they did a good job and anyone who wanted to get a taste of raiding in the first few weeks was dropped as a baby... The idiotic comments on here bashing Destiny before it is even off the ground are so frustrating I can barely put together a comment that doesn't consist of derogatory remarks towards all the moronic commenters who's reviews are going to potentially lose Bungie 2.5million in money that should be going towards developing more future content.... Expand
  8. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    First mmo to have better than current gen graphics. First mmo to have a near glitchless launch. Has the most replay value for a current gen game.

    Massive beautiful worlds and infinite things to work towards. Difficult enough to keep you on your toes. The reasons are endless. This is not just a niche game that has low quality. The only reason you wouldn't see the beauty in this game
    First mmo to have better than current gen graphics. First mmo to have a near glitchless launch. Has the most replay value for a current gen game.

    Massive beautiful worlds and infinite things to work towards. Difficult enough to keep you on your toes. The reasons are endless. This is not just a niche game that has low quality.

    The only reason you wouldn't see the beauty in this game is if you don't like the genre or if you came in with different expectations. In that care any experience can be ruined in that way.

    Is this a classic that will stand the trials of time? Not Likely. Possible game of the year? Likely. One of the most impressive mmos of all time? Yes. Give the darn game a good rating.
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  9. Sep 17, 2014
    0
    This game is TERRIBLE. Beat it in 2 days and the multiplayer feels sluggish and the maps are a cluttered mess. It's not an MMO fps. There's no exploration. Borderlands did this the right way, Bungie = epic FAIL. Anybody who tells you differently is just mad b/c they wasted their money. I don't really care though because I'd rather you not waste your money as well. It really doesThis game is TERRIBLE. Beat it in 2 days and the multiplayer feels sluggish and the maps are a cluttered mess. It's not an MMO fps. There's no exploration. Borderlands did this the right way, Bungie = epic FAIL. Anybody who tells you differently is just mad b/c they wasted their money. I don't really care though because I'd rather you not waste your money as well. It really does suck. Terrible story mode, not enough variety in multiplayer, horrible maps which is surprising coming from Bungie. Huge disappointment here. Save your money. Expand
  10. Sep 17, 2014
    0
    Very over hyped. Man did they get me hook line and sinker. I bought the Ghost Edition, and after about 5 hours of game play I regret it. the story is almost not there, just run here ghost needs to look at something you fight off waves of enemies and repeat, over and over, Whats that the game is different at 20 you say? You are right because now you cant level up normally, you must findVery over hyped. Man did they get me hook line and sinker. I bought the Ghost Edition, and after about 5 hours of game play I regret it. the story is almost not there, just run here ghost needs to look at something you fight off waves of enemies and repeat, over and over, Whats that the game is different at 20 you say? You are right because now you cant level up normally, you must find armor with light. That's why I thought lets farm for rare legendary engrams, but wait when ever I get them THEY TURN INTO LOWER TIER ITEMS! This game is a joke! If you are thinking about getting it wait, rent it or find it on your local used game rack. Bungie shame on you for this over hyped joke of a game, years of work right yup what ever you say. Expand
  11. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    I will start by saying that it is obvious 90% of the user reviews here who were so negative didnt even get to level 10 on 1 character. Look at the review dates, all on release day. This is not a game for the instant gratification call of duty child. It successfully blends a fantastic fps element with great gunplay, with every part of an.MMO that isnt boring. This gane isnt perfect, butI will start by saying that it is obvious 90% of the user reviews here who were so negative didnt even get to level 10 on 1 character. Look at the review dates, all on release day. This is not a game for the instant gratification call of duty child. It successfully blends a fantastic fps element with great gunplay, with every part of an.MMO that isnt boring. This gane isnt perfect, but after reaching the endgame I realize thats where the game truly starts(just like.bungie said prelease mind you). If you look at the release schedule bungie has new content coming out EVERY WEEK. The soundtrack is simply sublime, each class and customizations fits any shooters style. There is a grind element but for me the gunplay was so superb it nevwr felt that way. Dont listen to these spoiled add generation kids and treat yourself to an immersive evergrowing experience. It is by no means perfect, but I do feelbin a years time it actually will be. Expand
  12. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    It is a very solid game with an in-depth storyline that is very enjoyable. However, I have not had a wow moment that feels like I have just acomplished something in the game.

    Overall a very good game
    P.S all the bad reviews are from elitist PC games that are just jelly
  13. Sep 17, 2014
    0
    If you're a Halo player looking for something from the same company who made Halo, re-evaluate the merits on which your purchase would reside. This game is hollow garbage. The gameplay might be "smooth," but it's meaningless and skillless. Halo multiplayer fans, stay clear. The music might be unique and the art might be appealing, but the story itself - the universe itself - is boring.If you're a Halo player looking for something from the same company who made Halo, re-evaluate the merits on which your purchase would reside. This game is hollow garbage. The gameplay might be "smooth," but it's meaningless and skillless. Halo multiplayer fans, stay clear. The music might be unique and the art might be appealing, but the story itself - the universe itself - is boring. Halo campaign fans, stay clear. Expand
  14. Sep 17, 2014
    4
    This game is very poor. Each mission follows the same basic structure as the last, you fight your way to an objective and then defend the objective against several waves of similar enemies. The game offers no variation and consistently fails in delivering anything beyond standard FPS combat. Graphically the game is ok but nothing special, especially when considering i played it on a nextThis game is very poor. Each mission follows the same basic structure as the last, you fight your way to an objective and then defend the objective against several waves of similar enemies. The game offers no variation and consistently fails in delivering anything beyond standard FPS combat. Graphically the game is ok but nothing special, especially when considering i played it on a next gen console. Expand
  15. Sep 17, 2014
    7
    The ending was kind of really disappointing, and I maxed out to level 20 after a few days. There should be higher levels to achieve based on EXP not on light armor. All armor purchases should be based on glimmer. It seems impossible to upgrade to the Crucible guns in rank 3 or the armor in rank 2. They should have made the Reef Villains more integral to the story. Settings on the guns areThe ending was kind of really disappointing, and I maxed out to level 20 after a few days. There should be higher levels to achieve based on EXP not on light armor. All armor purchases should be based on glimmer. It seems impossible to upgrade to the Crucible guns in rank 3 or the armor in rank 2. They should have made the Reef Villains more integral to the story. Settings on the guns are not revisable if there is only one enhancement option. The enemies all follow the same fighting pattern and cease their chase if you back off far enough. The story follows this pattern where your ghost unlocks stuff and you wait around and knock off a few bad guys. Maybe next time they will get it right. At least the multiplayer Crucible is awesome and challenging. They just need to implement a chat function. How can I talk to other players and coordinate without it??? Expand
  16. 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.
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  17. 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.
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  18. Sep 17, 2014
    3
    After months of hype, I can say I was very disappointed in this game. Open World? Only in the small scale area where you can kill spawns over and over again... but still within a linear story line that is repetitive as hell. Add to that a very boring and poorly told story to begin with... combined with very small maps and lopsided PvP games. I found myself yearning to play other gamesAfter months of hype, I can say I was very disappointed in this game. Open World? Only in the small scale area where you can kill spawns over and over again... but still within a linear story line that is repetitive as hell. Add to that a very boring and poorly told story to begin with... combined with very small maps and lopsided PvP games. I found myself yearning to play other games within the first 6 hours of play and haven't picked Destiny back up yet.

    In my opinion, there is nothing new here... shows us what hype will do to a game before it even launches.
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  19. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    do not listen to the haters. grab you 2 best friends take the weekend off and live it up! havent had this much fun in a long time. its secret of mana for shooters!
  20. Sep 17, 2014
    7
    Destiny is something entirely new in a FPS genre saturated with the same thing, year in year out. Combining a stellar FPS experience with RPG elements, Destiny is a breath of fresh air in a stale gaming scene. However, it is not without its own problems. A bland Peter Dinklage, a lack of communication options, and a lack of content has thrown players for a loop. If Bungie keeps itsDestiny is something entirely new in a FPS genre saturated with the same thing, year in year out. Combining a stellar FPS experience with RPG elements, Destiny is a breath of fresh air in a stale gaming scene. However, it is not without its own problems. A bland Peter Dinklage, a lack of communication options, and a lack of content has thrown players for a loop. If Bungie keeps its promise, Destiny will prove to become an experience to keep bringing players back. Expand
  21. Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I'm having an unbelievably great time playing with friends new and old. I can see myself playing this game for a very long time as it is far deeper than it appears on the surface.

    I love it. 9/10
  22. Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I'm honestly too busy having fun playing this game to write a full review. I took the time to investigate the game before it came out, I got everything I expected from it and more.
  23. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    There is a reason why George Lucas filmed the end of starwars first.
    Destiny is a solid shooter, lots of content and game modes.
    Story mode: i found this to be shorter than i wanted, but if you compare to other games it is on par. Pvp: this game utterly shines on multiplayer Co-op: Bring your A game after level 20 this game become`s epic. I have nothing bad to say about this game,
    There is a reason why George Lucas filmed the end of starwars first.
    Destiny is a solid shooter, lots of content and game modes.

    Story mode: i found this to be shorter than i wanted, but if you compare to other games it is on par.
    Pvp: this game utterly shines on multiplayer
    Co-op: Bring your A game after level 20 this game become`s epic.
    I have nothing bad to say about this game, support for the product by bungie is faultless.
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  24. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    I really enjoy Destiny. I have been playing a while now and I've been glued to the game when I get home from work. It's alot of fun to jump into a friends game and play together. I find the over all quality of the game to be great, very smooth gameplay and very little bugs. There could be more missions, and places to go, and loot to gather but those are things that many MMO's have problemsI really enjoy Destiny. I have been playing a while now and I've been glued to the game when I get home from work. It's alot of fun to jump into a friends game and play together. I find the over all quality of the game to be great, very smooth gameplay and very little bugs. There could be more missions, and places to go, and loot to gather but those are things that many MMO's have problems at first. I really think this game will only get better with time.The missions are not that different in objective but they are rewarding and fun because of the different situations and enemies,

    I would advise to not give these super negative reviews much thought as the game is alot of fun. Please judge it for yourself.

    Level 18 Titan
    Level 12 Warlock
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  25. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Amazing game :) with great graphics, good music, okay story and awesome game play!! I had low expectations going in, so it was a pleasant surprise in every way. My Destiny has been fulfilled.
  26. Sep 17, 2014
    7
    I think the thing that pains me about this game is it could easily have been a solid 10/10 had the story been done a bit better. The setting for this game is outstanding. Easily one of the most intriguing of any shooter or RPG, and to have it on the next gen consoles is just astonishing. The game is beautiful, the gameplay is smooth and crisp, and the crucible is a lot of fun. But thatI think the thing that pains me about this game is it could easily have been a solid 10/10 had the story been done a bit better. The setting for this game is outstanding. Easily one of the most intriguing of any shooter or RPG, and to have it on the next gen consoles is just astonishing. The game is beautiful, the gameplay is smooth and crisp, and the crucible is a lot of fun. But that empty and repetitive story just hurts the game so much.. Now keep in mind. This DOES NOT ruin the game in my personal opinion. Not even close. This game is flat out addicting. It has so much wrong, yet it pulls you in. I think this is what upset me so much regarding the story, because again, this game could easily be a 10/10 and potential game of the year. Overall, I really like destiny. It's a beautiful game that is somehow addicting and even though I've never been the biggest fan of shooters, this one pulled me in. Expand
  27. Sep 17, 2014
    5
    Looking past the mostly forgettable story, Destiny is an addictive and polished multiplayer experience, hurt by minor balancing issues and a lack of any form of item trading.
  28. Sep 17, 2014
    1
    A beautifully boring and repetitive game. It's not an MMO, its Halo with a spit shine, a Borderlands rip off, grind, grind, grind all for nothing. Co-op isn't really Co-op, for a multiplayer game the world sure seems empty and the PvP is the same retread of every other FPS game. This game should have been a free download...
  29. Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Hey, some people want a game for a expansive story. Being it was from the makers of Halo it is fair to have assumed that Destiny would of been a huge involved story. The lore is there, the characters are there but you don't really feel connected to the story.

    There are some repetitive gameplay elements. Escort ghost, ghost hacks computer, and then horde mode begins. I am not really
    Hey, some people want a game for a expansive story. Being it was from the makers of Halo it is fair to have assumed that Destiny would of been a huge involved story. The lore is there, the characters are there but you don't really feel connected to the story.

    There are some repetitive gameplay elements. Escort ghost, ghost hacks computer, and then horde mode begins. I am not really worried about this as much as some people are....it reminds me very much of Diablo where you farm for gear in a story mode environment. Some have also compared it to Phantasy Star Online as well.
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    With my cons out of the way, let me just say that this game is fun. The fun factor trumps and can forgive the few cons that I have. This may not be the same case for everyone, but running around blowing heads off gaining loot, upgrading gear, grinding factions, doing strikes with friends, doing crucible with friends, and just exploring for the chests and dead ghosts is the most fun I have had with a game in a very very long time.

    The music and sound effects in the game are great. The sound is immersive and you can hear the mobs all around you, the machines that fire their weapons. The large mobs sound large, the small mobs sound small. The snozberries taste like snozberries....it is great fun.

    Some people are going to hate to just hate. In my 30 years of living I have realized there are just negative people out there who pick apart everything. If you can find something good and and enjoyable in the game and it keeps you playing then play it. Instead of finding things that make you miserable find things that make you happy in life. I believe this game haves a little of everything for everyone so....

    If you are not one of the millions of people who already have bought the game and you read this write up...then I say it is worth the $60.00. And if you do get it, then I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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  30. Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Destiny is addictive. I understand what people are saying about the games repetitiveness, but those people probably don't play other MMORPGs like WOW, where grinding and repetitive actions are required to level up. Pokemon is extremely repetitive! story is barely there. But it is a staple in gaming's history. So is Destiny. Higher level raid was awesome, and loot grabbing is fun. Those whoDestiny is addictive. I understand what people are saying about the games repetitiveness, but those people probably don't play other MMORPGs like WOW, where grinding and repetitive actions are required to level up. Pokemon is extremely repetitive! story is barely there. But it is a staple in gaming's history. So is Destiny. Higher level raid was awesome, and loot grabbing is fun. Those who are offering lower scores were expecting a basic fps forcefed story. Destiny is not Halo- and that is a good thing. Expand
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 95
  2. Negative: 1 out of 95
  1. Nov 25, 2014
    70
    Although Destiny isn't the brilliant start to a franchise that many had hoped for, it's a great game for those who can push through its flaws and enjoy the ride.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2014
    80
    What is most amazing of all is that despite its litany of weird little problems, Destiny is fantastic, its combat up there with the very best, the thrilling rhythm of its battles still not fading the 30th time through, and it has no single systemic problem that is not fixable. [Dec 2014, p.106]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    89
    Destiny is a flawed but still extremely fun first person shooter. While the Destiny universe itself seems intriguing, the storyline is told in such an incoherent manner that it's hard not to be turned off by all the technobabble. Fortunately the co-op shooter mechanics are absolutely perfect. The loot system can be maddening, but in a way it adds to the game's addictiveness. [Oct 2014]