Destiny

 PlayStation 4
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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5608 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,541 out of 5608
  2. Mixed: 1,417 out of 5608
  3. Negative: 1,650 out of 5608
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  1. Obsidanse
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    You're all mad, it's a great game.
    Please guys, cheer up and enjoy things for what they are.
    Calling everything crap when it's clearly first rate just makes you look like a douchy hipster.
    Worst element?... The prospect of paying for more content. Otherwise it's damn fine stuff, single and multi player.
  2. strapcharles
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    THe game was definitely hyped a bit much but I think it's overall one of the best if not the best games released this year. Haters gonna hate but whatever. Graphics, gameplay etc, all top notch.
  3. j-dog007
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Best ps4 game to date, graphics are great, the online is smooth and seamless and its great fun to play with a few friends. All the negative reviews on here are the upset people who choose to buy an xbox and are now stuck with a crappy system. Great game, worth the money.
  4. Jorderon
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This game has a learning curve. It is not Modern Warfare: Halo.

    There are complex systems, but they are easy to get into if you have a little bit of patience and appreciation for depth.

    Everything I wanted, and then some.
  5. SaltyGator
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Wow, the hate on this game is crazy. I really like it, probably a 9 score but all the fan boy hate is not fair so I'm trying to balance it out. Beautiful game but it's not borderlands and that's okay. Guns are great, the leveling up is fun and I like the social aspect of it even though I'm not a big fan of chatting during games. I have the option, work alone or team up - it's fun and IWow, the hate on this game is crazy. I really like it, probably a 9 score but all the fan boy hate is not fair so I'm trying to balance it out. Beautiful game but it's not borderlands and that's okay. Guns are great, the leveling up is fun and I like the social aspect of it even though I'm not a big fan of chatting during games. I have the option, work alone or team up - it's fun and I recommend it.… Expand
  6. oilahize
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    After playing the Alpha and Beta extensively, I can say that this game is extremely addictive. I thought I would have already had my fill but upon official release I still need to get my fix. I've only begun to scratch the surface of what wasn't in the Beta but it's everything Bungie promised. If the Raids deliver this will likely be my GOTY.
  7. TheDahaka
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Very good game even ignoring all the hype. It's one that's going to evolve and grow over time much like a MMO so its hard to give it a final score. The game wont appeal to everyone, but its far from being as bad as all these low scores suggest. Expect this to be a larger and richer game in the future as the universe expands.
  8. shridz
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    This is the most most fun i had playing a shooter in a very long time. I agree that the story is a bit weak, but the lore got me hooked after reading the Grimoire cards. I just wish they implemented them in game, then all these complaints about the lack of story elements would go away.

    The gameplay mechanics are dare i say perfect. The shooting is tight and responsive and faultless. It    This is the most most fun i had playing a shooter in a very long time. I agree that the story is a bit weak, but the lore got me hooked after reading the Grimoire cards. I just wish they implemented them in game, then all these complaints about the lack of story elements would go away.

    The gameplay mechanics are dare i say perfect. The shooting is tight and responsive and faultless. It is a joy just to hop on and off the sparrow. Getting a hang of the charge time of the fusion rifle to get a kill is so much fun. Fusion rifle over a shotgun anyday lol.

    I bought this game solely on the basis of the beta and after playing the game for a considerable amount of time I still recommend this game without a slight hint of hesitation. I understand everyone has an opinion, but don't let the negative comments scare you off a game that I think is a thoroughly entertaining package.    … Expand
  9. bigslicksly
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Omg! I clearly don't understand! Never seen such hate for a game...except COD. So far I give this games 10. I'm only level 15 but man this is great. This game is fun, challenging, looks good and have a ton of replay.

    Solo or with 2 friends. Campaign or crucibal. I didn't had so mush fun in a while. Gameplay is perfect. Level design are great and PvP maps all takes advantage of the    Omg! I clearly don't understand! Never seen such hate for a game...except COD. So far I give this games 10. I'm only level 15 but man this is great. This game is fun, challenging, looks good and have a ton of replay.

    Solo or with 2 friends. Campaign or crucibal. I didn't had so mush fun in a while. Gameplay is perfect. Level design are great and PvP maps all takes advantage of the verticality. Its all about the loot man! Your getting 1 or 2 great items on each missions. Loot adjust to your lvl too. Replays early mission with a friend who has jus begun the game and you still earn great pieces for YOUR lvl.

    If you want more challenge you can play each mission on hard difficultie but the real pain is crucibal! You will be crushed on your first games . the trick is to experiment with classes and load out. Some guns are better in PvP. Look for more impact, fire rate and magazine size. Reloading in the middle of a fight is certain death! Titan is a good idea.

    This is just my review so far. In my humble opinion, no one can review that game right now. This fps/RPG/mmo is an evolving thing. There's so much content we haven't seen. Raids, iron banners, weekly and public events. There's also 2 expansions on the way. Sites who reviewed this game on september 10 and 11 have clearly not understand something. When someone say that this game is 20 hours long...cod campaign is 5 hours long but I still play I all year long!!!

    Don't lisent to all the haters. This game is great. I can't wait to see what's next!!!    … Expand
  10. benoski
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    As someone who's played the Alpha AND Beta, everything in the final version of Destiny is what I came to expect. The world is unique and inspiring, the weapons sound great and there's plenty to do that will last you for weeks.

    It might not be the game for everyone, but for me, Bungie have made another solid game.
  11. HiDef-Jules
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    I'm having a total blast playing co-op with my girlfriend. Don't be a sheep and jump on the bash Destiny bandwagon, just play it and you'll see how great it is. I can't wait to see this game develop over time, because it's already awesome.
  12. xDeniz
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It's awesome, i don't understand all the hate. I've been playing since the beta and althought it might not deserve a ten it sure doesn't deserve a score as low as 7.0 ow bellow.
  13. JerenDes
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Destiny is different. It took me a couple of hours of play to realise and understand. If you're open minded and give it the chance (time), then you'll be pleasantly surprised. I cannot understand the many comments about the lack of story - for me the story and the universe are rich and very intriguing, it is very mysterious of course but I'm also not one of those to read the last page of aDestiny is different. It took me a couple of hours of play to realise and understand. If you're open minded and give it the chance (time), then you'll be pleasantly surprised. I cannot understand the many comments about the lack of story - for me the story and the universe are rich and very intriguing, it is very mysterious of course but I'm also not one of those to read the last page of a book early. I am very looking forward to see how this universe and story develops. Besides the fact that I'm having a lot of fun with this game, I'd like to point out the perfect game mechanics and also the compelling overall design - it is really remarkable! Just my thing - Sci-Fi, dystopia, action, weapons, items, multiplayer, character customisation and development - and all bundled into a very well done package. Just a few words on multiplayer: If your expectation is to socially engage with other players like in MMOs and if that is important for you - maybe Destiny is not for you. Multiplayer is there and it works great but just like many things in Destiny, it is (positively) different. There's no chat and almost no voice interaction, this is more like in Battlefield for example. For me this is just great, I never liked the babbling in MMOs anyway. If things in the game require true teamwork I would only band up with players that I know anyway.… Expand
  14. darkshale
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I have had a 10 out of 10 experience with Destiny. The game might not be perfect but when you have such a scope there will be imperfections. If you have friends who play videogames play Destiny with them.
  15. theredtm
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Destiny is a shooter with hybrid elements taken from RPG, with a little bit of "Phantasy Star Online".

    You can choose the level of mission, and you can re-play missions at an higher level of difficulty, you can customize your class basing upon your style of play. You can collect items, weapons, armor with different rarity. Played with friends is simply awesome. The only problem    Destiny is a shooter with hybrid elements taken from RPG, with a little bit of "Phantasy Star Online".

    You can choose the level of mission, and you can re-play missions at an higher level of difficulty, you can customize your class basing upon your style of play.

    You can collect items, weapons, armor with different rarity.

    Played with friends is simply awesome.

    The only problem I found by now is that if a low level player enter in competitive multi-player he will be killed very easily by other players.    … Expand
  16. sufka28
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    All I have to say to the people who gave destiny a bad score is hark, this isn't what I ordered, WAITER!!!!! Really, can we please stop being so freakin picky, there is no other game that has this much art in detail and plays this solid online. So stop whining and play the damn game, or were you expecting a call of Duty game that has all kinds of BS air strikes that makes it too easy toAll I have to say to the people who gave destiny a bad score is hark, this isn't what I ordered, WAITER!!!!! Really, can we please stop being so freakin picky, there is no other game that has this much art in detail and plays this solid online. So stop whining and play the damn game, or were you expecting a call of Duty game that has all kinds of BS air strikes that makes it too easy to beat your opponent? Or you were expecting something like Halo. I know people who personally design games and work on the development, and let me tell you, you have no idea the amount of time and energy it takes to put into making a good video game. And destiny is a damn good game, enough said, I give it a 10.… Expand
  17. GuilhermeB
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    In all honesty, I'd give it a 9/10 because in my view the communication is lacking (unless you go in on a party you're basically muted on all activities) and there's no way to challenge players or clans. But I'll give it a 10/10 instead just to counter the trolls giving this game a zero, which it does not deserve at all.
  18. 2shoog
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I see that this is suffering from the SAME Call of Duty "poor user review" stigma. This IS INDEED a BIG TEN game and it's a HALO "killer". lol The upgrades are great, unique and make you feel more powerful. It is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, and there is SO MUCH to do!!! I could go on and on but it would be a book. It's a shooter, explorer, loot-fest, xp-RPG and everything you use grows more. II see that this is suffering from the SAME Call of Duty "poor user review" stigma. This IS INDEED a BIG TEN game and it's a HALO "killer". lol The upgrades are great, unique and make you feel more powerful. It is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, and there is SO MUCH to do!!! I could go on and on but it would be a book. It's a shooter, explorer, loot-fest, xp-RPG and everything you use grows more. I cannot understand ANY poor review unless it's one of "disappointment" and NOT the game itself. The Cod games were amazing but user reviews said it was a 4/10 so same thing here.… Expand
  19. Siyfion
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Having not read into the hype too much, I wasn't sure what to expect. But this game is nothing short of extraordinary. It's possibly the most fun I've had playing with a couple of friends on a console since the first Halo came out. Game of the year? Definitely.
  20. jlplatten
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I'm still playing this game since day one... must be a 10. New patches are fixing major problems with the game. I just wish DLC could improve story and voice acting.
  21. rylan7
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    played the game since release. it is incredibly beautiful. controls for the game are flawless. best multiplayer maps i have ever experienced. the only complaint i can think of are that some of the perks arent as powerful as hoped and legendary engrams are not guaranteed to give you legendary loot. this game is amazing and cant wait to see what they do next.
  22. Ecto1
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I wasn't expecting anything when I tried the beta and was presently surprised. So I bought it to play with my friends and its the most fun I've had gaming in ages.
  23. titanicpenguin
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. I'm really not sure what the trolls are trying to accomplish. There is no way this game deserves anything less than an 8. Complaints such as no communication, boring, borderlands clone are not in the slightest bit valid. You can comunicate with people, you bought the wrong kind of game for your preferences. Also how can a game that combines HALO and BORDERLANDS be aThis game is amazing. I'm really not sure what the trolls are trying to accomplish. There is no way this game deserves anything less than an 8. Complaints such as no communication, boring, borderlands clone are not in the slightest bit valid. You can comunicate with people, you bought the wrong kind of game for your preferences. Also how can a game that combines HALO and BORDERLANDS be a bad thing!!!! yes it brings over ideas from those games but that doesn't make it a clone. If that was the case we'd have to call every FPS ever a DOOM clone. Get a grip guys, this game is brilliant. It might not be for everyone but most people will love it.

    P.S, when you click on your name you can see what reviews you have done. so all those scoring PS4 0 and Xbox 10, we KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!    … Expand
  24. abracadaben
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Great Game. Lots of potential for sure. Graphics are sublime, very good content. lots of things to explore. I can't wait to see how this will evolve and Im sure I will be playing it a long time.
  25. Yaroste
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I have no idea what happening in userscore section. Who all this people, that give "0" to Destiny? This game pretty amazing! I got exactly what i expect. Nice graphic, wonderful plot, revolutionary network part. If you have not internet access 24/7, what about just not buy Destiny?
  26. anacree
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I think all the negative reviews are a result of too many awesome games and people who consume too much. Destiny is amazing! The gunplay is tight, the world is interesting and immersive, the RPG stuff gives you that progression, there is single-player, online co-op, and PVP. But the problem is that people have poured so much of their lives into a multitude of games, that they expect aI think all the negative reviews are a result of too many awesome games and people who consume too much. Destiny is amazing! The gunplay is tight, the world is interesting and immersive, the RPG stuff gives you that progression, there is single-player, online co-op, and PVP. But the problem is that people have poured so much of their lives into a multitude of games, that they expect a "new, better, and yeah even more perfect than the last perfect game" to come out basically every month. Delicacies begin to look bleh when you've eaten too much.

    With that said, this game is awesome.    … Expand
  27. Humpernator
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Really, really fun game so far.I really don't get all the negative reviews from people. The FPS and RPG elements are awesome and along with that sweet, sweet loot system, you have one addictive game. I understand that a lot of people are worried about the amount of content so far for the game but people need to remember that Bungie plans to add more content, worlds and public events in theReally, really fun game so far.I really don't get all the negative reviews from people. The FPS and RPG elements are awesome and along with that sweet, sweet loot system, you have one addictive game. I understand that a lot of people are worried about the amount of content so far for the game but people need to remember that Bungie plans to add more content, worlds and public events in the future. I have no doubts that Destiny will produce more content to keep the game interesting for at least a few years.… Expand
  28. Noct
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    **** the critics, this game is kickass.
    Not here for the story but instead the awesome gameplay and beautiful world. The game just does so much right.
  29. Milliondollarma
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Destiny is very similar and better than Halo, in terms of shooting mechanics, game play and style. Halo gets 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6 from reviewers? Where is the logic? Destiny has additional gaming mechanics such as looting like Diablo and Borderlands. Diablo and Borderlands get 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6? Doesn't make any sense. Then there are the MMO aspects of Destiny where the gameDestiny is very similar and better than Halo, in terms of shooting mechanics, game play and style. Halo gets 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6 from reviewers? Where is the logic? Destiny has additional gaming mechanics such as looting like Diablo and Borderlands. Diablo and Borderlands get 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6? Doesn't make any sense. Then there are the MMO aspects of Destiny where the game gets more expansions and content over time, similar to World of Warcraft, FFXIV without the monthly subscriptions. WOW and FFXIV get 9, 10s but Destiny gets a 6? You see the pattern there. Vocal Minority who don't even own the game are just low blowing the game while the majority of gamers are putting 100hrs+ into it and damn enjoying it. In fact, there is no such game like Destiny to compare to, its massive, beautiful and a joy to play with friends. It is first of its kind and I hope they make a sequel.… Expand
  30. Cha0sphere
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I'm failing to see how the majority of the negative reviewers came to the conclusion that Destiny was promised to be an FPSMMORPG. It was never, EVER advertised this way. And their failure to expect anything more that a Borderlands/Halo clone with a multiplayer system akin to Dark Souls (Also, not an MMORPG) is a solid indicator on how little they actually understand system mechanics andI'm failing to see how the majority of the negative reviewers came to the conclusion that Destiny was promised to be an FPSMMORPG. It was never, EVER advertised this way. And their failure to expect anything more that a Borderlands/Halo clone with a multiplayer system akin to Dark Souls (Also, not an MMORPG) is a solid indicator on how little they actually understand system mechanics and clearly represented information, let alone how to critique something. There were TWO opportunities to play this game with the Alpha and the Beta, which were both solid representations of Destiny. Granted this was one of the "biggest" Alpha/Beta test, surely they played it, right? The pre-release gameplay footage alone was evidence enough of it's stance, but these people who deem themselves "reviewers" couldn't figure this out for themselves.

    So now, I will turn my "review" into an insight on the intelligence of the negative reviewers.

    In a nutshell, they are dumb f***ing casuals who can't even process CLEARLY represented information.

    Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where "gamers" are a thing of the past, since gaming has become as mainstream as daytime television (See: Xbox One). Pewdiepie is the king of the retards and people are still enthralled by Call of Duty and GTAV is heralded as one of the "BESS GAYMES EVAHHH"

    Several points I've seen from aforementioned reviewers are subjects such as:
    -Limited chat system (Stops trolling and reduces excess noise)
    -Comparison to Call of Duty (Is it because of ADS and sprint?)
    -Comparisons to Halo (Totally justified, since Bungie spent 10 years with the series)
    -Not being an MMORPG
    -Being an online only title
    -No story (Dafuq? It's told as you play, right?)
    -Grinding (Diablo was a grindfest too, y'know?)

    Sure, I can take a couple of those points as serious consideration to negatively review Destiny.
    But a lot of these users dismiss every other positive aspect about the game, because of their disgruntlement about a feature not being what they "expect", even though the information is publicly available. Alas, I leave you to your own devices on which users to believe

    So rather than believe that big red bar, stemming from sh*t tier reviewers.

    Try the game for yourself, read up some information or maybe even rent it?
    Form your own opinion, instead of listening to the ramblings of subhuman dimwits.
    You never know, you may actually like it...    … Expand
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Metascore
76

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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