Destiny

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  1. xbox44ever
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    The story mode is some what repetitive but has its moments. The reason why I gave it an 8 and why I am loving it so far is because of the pvp. The pvp is really good and that alone makes it worth 40 quid.
  2. thecreativegame
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    I have to say for all the people that are leaving short negative reviews. Don't trust them. These are just trolls. I give the opening of Destiny an 8/10. Why an 8/10 and why not a 10, 5, 3 or a 0. Well because the game is fun to play, and has a lot of potential but is lacking story characters and player chat like in other MMO games. The gameplay is superb, and the graphics are very crisp.I have to say for all the people that are leaving short negative reviews. Don't trust them. These are just trolls. I give the opening of Destiny an 8/10. Why an 8/10 and why not a 10, 5, 3 or a 0. Well because the game is fun to play, and has a lot of potential but is lacking story characters and player chat like in other MMO games. The gameplay is superb, and the graphics are very crisp. Let me just point out. I played the Beta, and Earth is still the same Earth, so if you leave a review you need to play at least till end of Moon to have a credible review as that is when the game starts to get good.

    And the weapons feel great. The shooting is fun, and frantic and I appreciate the challenging gameplay. The game is not easy, but gives just enough challenge for an average gamer. I wish maybe a more variety in weapons, but I am sure they will add more variety later. The game is basically a very polished beta at this time. So do not expect much. World of Warcraft didn't even have raids the first year. These guys plan to release a raid pretty soon. People expecting the best game every made will not get it right away. First you gotta level up. Get some good weapons, then hit the end game. That is when the actual fun begins. I hate leveling myself too. I mean who can actually admit they enjoy leveling up? Maybe gearing up, but not grinding. Destiny does have leveling, but not as much as other roleplaying games. They want you to experience the game, without having to level to 60. Think about it.

    Also to the people who complain about this game being online only. Welcome to 2014. A lot of things these days require a stable broadband internet connection. Time to get with the times old folks used to playing single player games. The game is meant to feel like a persistent changing world. Don't judge the game by the first 20 hours of playing it and say it is too hard, when you are actually using the starting gear. When you get better gear, the game will get easier, so you will be able to tackle harder missions. All the people say the bosses take a long time to kill, think about it, you are using WOWs equivalent of Greens and Grays. You cannot kill anything with starting gear. You need to get some decent loot first before you can solo stuff.

    To all the people complaining about the game not being able to have anyone to play with. I have like 50 people on my PSN friend list and I am incredibly antisocial, most of those people (friends) I met playing other Playstation games like Warframe. So to sum it up, don't complain you cannot make friends, just wave to someone and add them as a friend. You will be surprised how many people will join you on a quest or a strike in Destiny.    … Expand
  3. kidyouknow
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Best Overhyped Game

    One thing that players must understand, is that this game has been overhyped fro several years now. So of course it will not live up to those kind of expectations. The expectations created are unrealistic. So instead, look at what kind of game this is. This is basically and Halo-esque RPG. And it is wonderful. Being an experienced MMO player for the days of vanilla    Best Overhyped Game

    One thing that players must understand, is that this game has been overhyped fro several years now. So of course it will not live up to those kind of expectations. The expectations created are unrealistic. So instead, look at what kind of game this is. This is basically and Halo-esque RPG. And it is wonderful. Being an experienced MMO player for the days of vanilla World of Warcraft, this game has great MMO checkpoints. A leveling system that keeps you wanting more. Loot that drives you to get the best items. And subtle customization that makes you spend days figuring our what you want to play.

    This game lets you play one of the best designed FPSMMOs out there. You go through the story to get levels to find out what the class you picked is capable of. Or you PvP in the amazing Halo style combat. Or, for the old-school gamers, you can just grind and get higher and higher levels and just bask in the rewards of excessive grinding. This game does it all. PvP combat that has the FPS elements of skill, yet subtle changes due to weapons, gear, and level to a degree. All of them work. The balance is spectacular.

    Want to roleplay? Well guess what, you are a Guardian, one of the last vestiges of a civilizations golden age. You are the champion that is protecting the one remaining city on Earth from falling into darkness. It's here. Want to PvP? Level up smoothly in the game modes that you craved for in Halo. Get new gear as you annihilate your opponents. Want to quest? Then go to story mode and listen to Peter Dinklage edpouse his wisdom. Grind in the surprising open world patrols that are offered on each planet. There is plenty to do in this game, almost a little bit for everyone.

    So many people are dissatisfied that it doesn't live up to expectations. Instead, take it as it is. A game that the developers took time to be enjoyable. To make you spend hours, and realize that it is tomorrow and work in is 2 hours. A game that you can lose yourself, and remember and enjoy every moment that you spent. This game is an amazing game to play, and I hope that most of you understand that it is a cu above he rest that have released. It breathes life into the FPSRPG genre, and it cares about it. It is a game that will not be forgotten. I hope people remember this game as a genre defining staple in a stagnating marketing. Play it, and let your enjoyment be the true judge of this adventure.    … Expand
  4. SotehPRx
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    The game is great. Not that it doesn't have any flaws, the story has almost no continuation, and is very generic. But the game plays like a dream, multiplayer is engaging and fun. Getting new weapons and gear is welcomed. The game will evolve no question about it, still waiting for an economic system, bidding house, the ability to sell equipment straight out, etc. As i said the gameThe game is great. Not that it doesn't have any flaws, the story has almost no continuation, and is very generic. But the game plays like a dream, multiplayer is engaging and fun. Getting new weapons and gear is welcomed. The game will evolve no question about it, still waiting for an economic system, bidding house, the ability to sell equipment straight out, etc. As i said the game will evolve and a low 8.0 is fitting for the game as of today!… Expand
  5. zenithhorizon
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    I usually sell all my games after completing them except for a special few. Destiny is one I decided to keep simply because of it's replay-ability.
    Now I understand all the hate and agree with most 'Meh' reviews about the marketing over-hype, lack of variety, story, grinding, etc.
    But truth be told, I know in the long term, I would sometime feel like arming up for some fun co-op play or    I usually sell all my games after completing them except for a special few. Destiny is one I decided to keep simply because of it's replay-ability.
    Now I understand all the hate and agree with most 'Meh' reviews about the marketing over-hype, lack of variety, story, grinding, etc.
    But truth be told, I know in the long term, I would sometime feel like arming up for some fun co-op play or competitive multiplier just to blow off steam (and heads =) from work and life. I believe that's what great games is about.
    One of the critic reviews concluded that Destiny is just an empty house built on a solid (gunplay) foundation with a shiny exterior. True, but I see it as a vacation home. I won't live there, but will definitely visit every now and then.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. thedude74
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a great sci-fi action FPS. Lots of people are trying to grade it as an MMO or RPG, but that's not what it is. It's a FPS that incorporates some MMO and RPG elements. It just adds them in, sort of as if Bungie played some games like Borderlands and Mass Effect since it made Halo and decided to add a couple bits from them into their new game. But, for the most part, Destiny isDestiny is a great sci-fi action FPS. Lots of people are trying to grade it as an MMO or RPG, but that's not what it is. It's a FPS that incorporates some MMO and RPG elements. It just adds them in, sort of as if Bungie played some games like Borderlands and Mass Effect since it made Halo and decided to add a couple bits from them into their new game. But, for the most part, Destiny is a very enjoyable FPS. It takes a few hours to get into, but from about 4 or 5 hours in, to about 25 hours in I had a blast. Now though, as I'm up to the mid 20's and trying to find the top line loot that allows you to reach the highest levels, I'm getting pretty frustrated with the loot system. The game rewards you with loot seemingly based on performance in all game modes, including multiplayer. But it is just random, it doesnt seem to have much at all to do with performance, which can be very frustrating. The last two nights I played for hours trying to loot up, but was unlucky and got almost nothing, at one point winning 4 rumble pit matches in a row, in which I got nothing, but in some every single other player was rewarded with loot. At this stage of the game, it is starting to feel like a chore, the grinding to try to move up levels, and so it gets frustrating when you dont find a reasonable, logical way to make your time spent playing equate into reasonable progression. But, other than that, it's a great game.… Expand
  8. wavylife
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This is a first impressions review. I will do another review when I reach level cap and start experiencing some of the end game content. I find the single player elements to be very intense and entertaining, but wait this isn't supposed to be a single player game. They were calling this an mmo? I would say this is just a chat room game, but there is no general chat!!! I have yet to playThis is a first impressions review. I will do another review when I reach level cap and start experiencing some of the end game content. I find the single player elements to be very intense and entertaining, but wait this isn't supposed to be a single player game. They were calling this an mmo? I would say this is just a chat room game, but there is no general chat!!! I have yet to play any of the campaign with anyone other than myself. I even had to stop playing the game and try to recruit some psn friends on reddit because there is an inexcusable amount of ways to communicate with anyone. After playing some of the smoother mp games like CoD and titanfall, I can't help but notice how choppy mp can be. I did like that the mp gives you a random chance to get upgrade after you finish a map. This promotes people hanging in there and not rage quitting. Overall I think this game will do really well and if they implement more communication features people might even stick around.… Expand
  9. Zero0ne
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    The game has a great pace and is very challenging. If you think the game is overhyped thats your own damn fault. Stop reading the BS parade that is gaming "Journalism" (Aka paid to write every word)
  10. SkyrimGuy935
    Jan 3, 2015
    7
    First, I did not buy into the hype for this game. That is why I wasn't endlessly disappointed when it came out. First, the story is underdeveloped, and exists ultimately because it has to. I would care more about the things in the story if they just explained it more. Also, you have a little robot companion voiced by Peter Dinklage. It sounds awesome, but he shows absolutely noFirst, I did not buy into the hype for this game. That is why I wasn't endlessly disappointed when it came out. First, the story is underdeveloped, and exists ultimately because it has to. I would care more about the things in the story if they just explained it more. Also, you have a little robot companion voiced by Peter Dinklage. It sounds awesome, but he shows absolutely no emotion ever. In the end, he was completely wasted. However, what makes this game a 7/10 is the gameplay. While repetitive, it is very satisfying and kept me playing for several hours straight. Which, when you get down to it, is what matters most in a game.

    Verdict - 7.2/10 While the story aspect didn't live up to people's expectations in the slightest bit, and there is surely going to be a bunch of overpriced DLC crammed down our throats in the near future, I have to say, the gameplay was damn fine and who knows, by the time this game is finally completed, it all may end up living up to the hype.    … Expand
  11. he110me
    Nov 18, 2017
    6
    EDIT: This review was written while I still thought there would be more than 10 hours of actual content. Once you beat the campaign, the "content" was merely repeating the same levels and enemies to get gear until you can finally get your numbers high enough to do the raid. Naturally, I was really salty about this. The text of my original review giving this game 9/10 can be found below.EDIT: This review was written while I still thought there would be more than 10 hours of actual content. Once you beat the campaign, the "content" was merely repeating the same levels and enemies to get gear until you can finally get your numbers high enough to do the raid. Naturally, I was really salty about this. The text of my original review giving this game 9/10 can be found below.

    Destiny is not a traditional MMO. The world is sliced up into planets, with the tower on Earth being the hub. Buying, finding, and selling gear is incredibly streamlined, but there is not auction house or trading between players of any kind. The Economy in Destiny is purely based on Player-NPC interactions.

    So why did I give the game a 9? For one, the enemies are really well designed and incredibly diverse. There are different factions of enemies you'll encounter and each requires a certain strategy to deal with. To describe three of the many factions: There are your standard halo-esq enemies with a blend of snipers, grunts, and heavies; There are your Zombie esq enemies that consist of zerg-rushing zombies and pot-shotting generals; And there are slow-moving teleporting enemies who use horde tactics to overwhelm players. Combine these enemies with varying terrain for different combat scenarios and the game rarely get repetitive.

    The gun-play is incredibly refreshing in this age of standard modern-military shooters. The fast movement speed combined with the relatively slow projectile speed of the enemies weapons will make you duck and dodge constantly. Additionally, the hip fire on many of the guns is surprisingly accurate, to the point where it makes more sense to use hip-fire and retain mobility rather than use ADS in close combat situations. Finally, the melee attacks can often dish more damage than the guns themselves. In point blank situations, the best strategy is often to use melee and gun together in a sort of one-two punch that is incredibly satisfying.

    The mounts are a joy to ride. Players get a speeder bike very early in the game that can take them from one end of a map to the other in minutes. Unlike other MMO's whos mounts are controlled by a simple point-and-go system, the mounts in Destiny are actually physics driven. The maps are also designed so that you'll never be going straight for long, as you will constantly be weaving between rocks and other obstacles. If you ever watched the speeder bike chase in Star Wars VI and wanted to play that, this is your chance.

    The PvP in the game plays a lot like the original Halo trilogy, except you choose your weapon loadout instead of scavenge weapons. Players start out with only ammo for their normal gun (assault-rifles, pistols, etc) and special gun (shotguns, snipers, etc). Throughout the match, players can find ammunition for their heavy gun. The weapons players bring are the weapons they find in PVE, with the damage output scaled to be even. The only disadvantage for low-level players is the lack of abilities gained from levelup. All in all, Destiny's PvP is the Halo 4 multiplayer we were looking for.

    I've heard a lot of people say the game is "grindy," and that the gameplay just consists of "go here, kill mobs, go there, kill more mobs." To that I say "what were you expecting?" Every first person shooter in existence can be described this way. The game, at times, can feel easy but every mission has a hard mode attached to it that is often overlooked. Playing on hard mode on a mission your level is a challenge similar to playing halo on Legendary.

    All in all, Destiny is a mediocre MMO, but a Superb shooter. Playing solo is quite fun, and playing with friends is a grand experience. It is well worth the price of $60, especially when compared to other games of a similar pricetag. If you like Halo or other shooters, and don't care about MMO elements, then buy this game!    … Expand
  12. Barugoo
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Destiny looks like potential GOTY in this year, not cause her opponents are crap, just cause Destiny have finest multiplayer gameplay, perfect graphics and beatiful music. I really want play it as long as i can.
  13. 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.
  14. Jahbaz
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I don't know... it's overhyped, you can't really communicate with anyone apart from dancing in front of them, it's locked at 30 fps because it would be "unfair" to the other systems to have it at 60, you can win any situation even at hard difficulty by backing up a little bit and the enemies will retreat and the whole game is as repetitive as a game can get.

    But boy, do I love it.
  15. Bobolc8
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It's just an amazing game and I really don't regret this purchase. Usually I am not into FPS but I decided to try this game and the background is interesting and the co-op is great.
  16. 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.
  17. skulldurson
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    This game is very enjoyable. To elaborate, as a PlayStation user (as opposed to Microsoft), I've been craving an enjoyable experience similar to that of halo and the game does just that. I highly recommend buying and playing the hell out of this game.
  18. Caelb99
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This is a fantastic game. A masterpiece that most games to this day and age to live up to. Destiny has been able to take everything that a gamer has wanted from a game and fold it into a world that exceed anything our hearts desire. This game has changed gaming forever
  19. TheBurgerKnight
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    The low scores are ridiculous. This game deserves your time, and better reasons for low scores than "derp boring not xbox exclusive bungie betrayed us just an fps, 0 score".
  20. Yegwen
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I specifically avoided most of news, teasers, spoilers, gameplay trailers, cinematic trailers & other hype material before release. I wanted to approach the game with fresh mind. All such huge titles sprout a lot of expectations, and part of the community that just hates on the title. After many hours of play for two days now I immensly enjoy the game, and got quite hooked.

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

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

    What I loved:
    - Weapon/armor design
    - Artistic environmental design
    - Great sci-fi feeling
    - Huge locations
    - Coop with a friend is awesome    … Expand
  21. Coryforlife
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. People are criticising it for being always online... ITS A **** MMOFPS. Another thing, THIS GAME IS NOT HALO! Although gameplay is similar it is a completely different game. People also criticise the story, remember that the majority of missions in a MMO you replay as you help out a friend. Therefore bungie are not presenting theI don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. People are criticising it for being always online... ITS A **** MMOFPS. Another thing, THIS GAME IS NOT HALO! Although gameplay is similar it is a completely different game. People also criticise the story, remember that the majority of missions in a MMO you replay as you help out a friend. Therefore bungie are not presenting the story as its capturing quality. Stop comparing it to other games that are not part of its genre.

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

    The majority of people writing reviews of this game are giving it a bad review because they are comparing it to games that have nothing to do with it. Remember that Destiny is supposed to be a ten year long game full of DLC and new content. For all those people freaking out because people are giving it such a bad time understand that nobody liked Diablo 3 when it came out. In conclusion, although Destiny is lots of fun now, it will take sometime before it develops into what may be one of the greatest games of the new generation.    … Expand
  22. lain
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Great game, playing with friends it's awesome, i never plaed a Halo, but this game remembers me Xain sleena a game of 80s , the negative point i think are the expansions that sell at the same time that game, 100 euros is too much for a game. I really enjoy it for the 5 hours i´ve played.
  23. Coops
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    A huge set of worlds to explore, great weapons to choose from, plenty of upgrades for your character. What's not to like. It's was well worth the wait but I do think some reviewers do hype themselves up far to much and go way over the top with expectation. It's a beautiful looking game and deserves all the plaudits it gets, congratulations Bungie.
  24. deekaai
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Okay so Im going to be writing quite a long review for this game as its quite a lot to absorb. First of all if you plan on buying this game you need to give it a chance this isn't one of the many games that you might not pick up and instantly love it sort of deal... It grows on you quite a lot. PLEASE NOTE: I have only played to soft cap so far so my experience is limited to those who haveOkay so Im going to be writing quite a long review for this game as its quite a lot to absorb. First of all if you plan on buying this game you need to give it a chance this isn't one of the many games that you might not pick up and instantly love it sort of deal... It grows on you quite a lot. PLEASE NOTE: I have only played to soft cap so far so my experience is limited to those who have played to 30.

    Graphics:
    Okay so obviously games these days arent fully polished before being released. But Destiny seems to give off that polished feel- in most levels. There are a couple (about 4-5) instances where theres broken textures or bleeding lightmaps which for a game this big is a very tiny ammount.Coming from a fellow game developers perspective its quite a hard thing to fully polish something before release and I do feel for the artists when they hear theres a couple of faults. Those who are wonderingg which console will look better I have to admit out of both of my consoles the Ps4 looked better in terms of graphics. It could just be because of the native 1080 with the playstation console but nevertheless both versions are infact very pretty.

    Story: For those of you that say there is no story I'd have to give you a thumbs down its obvious that you didn't really pay attentiion to the story whilst your playing. This story is not weak by any chances it actually pulls you in I think half an hour into the game I was immersed into the story and I wanted more.There doesn't seem to be active plot holes though it would have been good to include the side missions in a little more I felt that department was lacking a tiny little bit in the story department. All up its a good story if your into that type of thing.

    Playability: This is a new game new games always have server issues please be reminded of that. I think after midnight launch me and a friend were sitting playing together not talking just playing the next time I spoke was around 5 hours later even though we were in the same fireteam its a very immersive game. But I would also like to note this isnt Call of Duty nor is it WoW so when your playing it would be a good reminder of that. Of course there have been issues like: centepeide (this is a server error they are creative with names I even got a error code called cattle and sheep lol!) which they are actively fixing. I have to admit this game has some replayability too which is nice. Despite the errors this is definately replayable.

    Gameplay: Before you argue about what its like take the time to also play borderlands. I think this falls under MMOFPS. Mind you compairing games is a bad thing in the first place. Gameplay is quite smooth especially with the leveling. Nothings really broken here which is nice. Though you might want to consider putting lvl20+ in thier own crucible Im sick of battling level9 and below no challenge haha.

    Voicechat: I think it was a good idea that if you arent friends or in the same fireteam that you couldnt speak with other players it forces you to communicate with friends. though I did find multiplayer hard without communication I kinda just followed the pack situation. There were a couple of issues when using a headset I want to be able to lower the volume of the actual game which unfortuneately you cant.

    Verdict: 9/10

    Would I reccomend?: I reccomend MMO fans to atleast give this game a try you wont be dissapointed. I don't reccomend this game if your one of those hardcore CoD fans you'll just end up **** about it on forums later.

    All in all from a game developers standpoint it is a well done game and I think people should give this game a chance before dismissing it. Of course it has some flaws but all games do at least they tried to please. I'll definately be playing this game for a long time!    … Expand
  25. StealthyK1LLs
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    This game is pure joy for me and my friends. It looks great, the controls are very nice, the gameplay is captivating and different, the AI is just perfect, player models and customization expansive, game style unique, servers and IP very stable and reliable, and you feel so immersed into your space environment. Also, don't you dare call it a Halo ripoff, because first, the gameplay is notThis game is pure joy for me and my friends. It looks great, the controls are very nice, the gameplay is captivating and different, the AI is just perfect, player models and customization expansive, game style unique, servers and IP very stable and reliable, and you feel so immersed into your space environment. Also, don't you dare call it a Halo ripoff, because first, the gameplay is not much like Halo, even though it has that sort of vibe, and second, it was made by the same company as the Halo creators. How can someone rip off their own game? The point is, it's a great game. However, it doesn't earn a ten. Yes, it was overhyped (ughh, I hate that word), and I know, you always have to be online, and yes, I am aware that missions aren't very fun without friends. But, those are my only complaints. I'm glad I spent 60 dallars on this game. And, OOOH! All that content!! The class systems and races are also a cool way to make your hero your own. And don't even get me started on how great of an addition PvP is (why do no reviewers take this into consideration when scoring? The crucible is a huge part of the game). This is a must own. I don't care about what any haters or trolls will say, but it is your destiny to play this game, if, of course you have a few friends and internet. 9/10 all the way! Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go kick some alien ass and dance the robot on their dead bodies with my pals.… Expand
  26. dan1491
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Like all reviews -- positive and negative -- nothing is wholly indicative of every person's experience with a particular game. Personally, I think this game is great! I've played well over 30 hours and have a level 24 Titan and a level 4 Warlock. The replay value is tremendous for this game. That being said (or written), the writing isn't amazing by any standards (but not totally awfulLike all reviews -- positive and negative -- nothing is wholly indicative of every person's experience with a particular game. Personally, I think this game is great! I've played well over 30 hours and have a level 24 Titan and a level 4 Warlock. The replay value is tremendous for this game. That being said (or written), the writing isn't amazing by any standards (but not totally awful compared to some other games) and starting a second or third character and not being able to skip cutscenes is kind of a bummer. However, Destiny gets a heck of a lot right! I've seen several reviews saying that the enemies and bosses are too easy...Well...get past level 20 and then try level 24 Strike Playlists...or better yet, try the weekly strike or nightfall strike (level 28) missions. Folks, after level 20, you're just getting started.

    Lastly, I don't think Bungie "banned" reviews early; and certainly didn't intend to bolster sales by saying early reviews won't be indicative of the full game. What Bungie said is the truth. Destiny is still young; it's only been out a single week. Bungie will continue adding content and supporting those who play it. I think the best is yet to come.

    --Small rant about other reviews below--
    What I don't understand is folks rating this game a 0-3. To me, if you rate a game 0 to 3, something has to truly be wrong with your experience...like reeeally bad. I don't see anything in Destiny that could make it that awful for any one person. Additionally, when Bungie said Destiny really begins after level 20...they weren't kidding. Patience is required -- sure -- but that's no reason to rate something this great so low (personal opinion...obviously)
    --Rant done--    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. WalkerTXChicken
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Bungie has created a FPS that allows you to create their own game. Destiny is a game that introduces a new style of FPS that lets you decided the skill or path you want to take. This game lays the groundwork for video games in the next ten years. Even in its flaws (endless tunnels and repetitive characters) Destiny's game play is additive.
  29. TheCatalyst1
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This is an updated review of Destiny. So this is a game that mixes together a lot of elements from other games. It is part fps, mmo, rpg, coop, and competitive game. I will say that it is a jack of all trades but master at none. However, since Bungie will keep supporting this game for years to come, it can only improve. It is a fun and satisfying experience, especially when played withThis is an updated review of Destiny. So this is a game that mixes together a lot of elements from other games. It is part fps, mmo, rpg, coop, and competitive game. I will say that it is a jack of all trades but master at none. However, since Bungie will keep supporting this game for years to come, it can only improve. It is a fun and satisfying experience, especially when played with friends. The game is addicting because of its rich and unique pieces of new gear you get doing fun missions. The abilities presented in this game provide a unique way to tackle mission objectives. Overall: smooth game mechanics, interesting lore despite lacking in character development, beautiful graphics, and fun gameplay. Bungie has made other solid game. I would give it a 9 but I will give it a 10 to counter act the haters.… Expand
  30. 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?
  31. RSJohn7293
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This game is so amazing! Everything about the game is just... amazing..

    The only thing I dislike is you don't have an option to play singleplayer so you are forced to play online with other people even if you don't want to. Oh well, still well worth the 60 bucks! P.S. I wish there was an ingame chat option like MMO's have for those who don't have a mic or the PS4 camera to talk to    This game is so amazing! Everything about the game is just... amazing..

    The only thing I dislike is you don't have an option to play singleplayer so you are forced to play online with other people even if you don't want to.

    Oh well, still well worth the 60 bucks!

    P.S. I wish there was an ingame chat option like MMO's have for those who don't have a mic or the PS4 camera to talk to your friends while doing co-op. :(    … Expand
  32. MeltBrown
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Truly a fantastic game. Yes, it gets a bit repetitive, but it's a shooter. And compared to other shooters, it actually mixes things up a LOT more than the standard fare. Really a blast, both "single" and multi player.
  33. object0600
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I would like to first say that this game is an MMOFPS, and with that ALL MMO's start out kind of lacking. The expansion sets are what really bring the game up to the level that people think a game like this should start out at. For instance, World of Warcraft started out with a max level cap of 60, and that cap was reached very quickly by the many who stayed up and played strait through.I would like to first say that this game is an MMOFPS, and with that ALL MMO's start out kind of lacking. The expansion sets are what really bring the game up to the level that people think a game like this should start out at. For instance, World of Warcraft started out with a max level cap of 60, and that cap was reached very quickly by the many who stayed up and played strait through. now even back then there was not much to do when you reached 60.... MMO's take feedback (not negativity) to grow into great ...not games, but worlds. This is what is also to be expected from Elder Scrolls online for console's also, so don't get your panties in a bundle over the Release........… Expand
  34. Drkgawd
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Short version of this is the game is great and might start off slow but picks up and gets even better the further you go. It's a great game and even better when playing with 1 or 2 friends. (note if you play with 3 people make sure to pick the harder difficulty on missions. or else it does seem easy)

    This game is amazing and is especially amazing when playing with friends. Played the    Short version of this is the game is great and might start off slow but picks up and gets even better the further you go. It's a great game and even better when playing with 1 or 2 friends. (note if you play with 3 people make sure to pick the harder difficulty on missions. or else it does seem easy)

    This game is amazing and is especially amazing when playing with friends. Played the beta nonstop while it was out and still I'm having fun while playing the same spots now.

    The beta was basically the early levels of Earth. They left nothing out so the first hours of the game are going to be the same if you played the beta. But the game is a lot of fun and can't wait to get to the end game content. currently level 14 and on the moon. still have 2 unexplored planets, and a lot of stuff that i need to unlock and upgrade.

    So far I've played for 15 hours and some was just collecting money and finding remaining ghosts that are hidden around the maps. The people who played the first 3-5 hours and are complaining that the game sucks obviously didn't play the beta which would of let them know if they would like the game.

    Also the petty reasons they gave a low score are astounding. No voice chat? that can be patched in later if people really want it.. Lacking in guns? well there aren't a billion weapons while you are leveling up and there might be in endgame 3-4 guns in each category that are BiS doesn't mean that the game sucks xD. I've gone through tons of guns before I find the type I like. its like borderlands where there are different brands of a semi-auto rifle and each has a different balance to it. one like jacobs has high impact (damage) but lower magazine and more recoil and slower fire rate. different elements on the guns also change the gun as well.

    And while the abilities are lacking in variety per subclass you get two per class at this time. So switching back and forth will also change up your gameplay.

    So far me and my friends are having a blast playing and i cant wait to get back into the pvp once i hit 20. And cant wait to play the end game.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. Timeflows
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Ignore the reviews that are giving ratings that are low, majority of them are just people who don't actually even own the game are **** trolls, or bots, realistically this game is what most of us has expected of something bungie had said to offer and delivered excluding activisions part. It's fun with friends, even with people you never met before you will have fun. There are fewIgnore the reviews that are giving ratings that are low, majority of them are just people who don't actually even own the game are **** trolls, or bots, realistically this game is what most of us has expected of something bungie had said to offer and delivered excluding activisions part. It's fun with friends, even with people you never met before you will have fun. There are few repetitive things in the game, yes but it's an fps it's what is expected. I mean look at all the Call of Duty games repetitive as ever yet many people love playing it. Destiny is delivered as it is, you can still solo through out the game which is much harder for those who prefer single player, and ignore people saying there isn't single player because you have the option to either choose to play by yourself or with others meaning there is single player and multi-player, where multi-player is fine as it is either playing with 1 friend or more up to 5 and or 5 other random people. The story is rich and unique, it's what sci-fi fans would like, it's more on the generic side but has it's unique parts within the stories. Game play is full of action pack, with different capabilities with the 3 classes, fun vehicles to drive around the map killing things, large maps to explore including hidden enemies, treasures, bosses and new area locations within the maps. This game no doubt is not a let down, but meets my expectation and I give it a fair rating of 8/10. The game is not perfect but is enjoyable, fun and can be competitive if your not a casual player. I recommend people watch the game play, read other proper reviews and see it yourself, not bunch of lies, hate and pathetic trolling, and maybe ask a friend if they have a copy and try it out yourself.… Expand
  37. retrogeek45
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    great game bungie, i am really enjoying it, probably not worth a perfect 10 but is very close to it, will give a 10 though to counteract those stupid 0 marks.These people are so anal, whatever happened to just enjoying a good gaming session for gods sake. you obviously enjoy this sort of game or else you would n't have purchased it in the first place.
  38. Voiplay1337
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This and borderlands are the greatest games i have ever played. in my opinion this game isn't overhyped at all, i would say it needed much more hype!! The game have been out for 24 hours and people are allready saying that its not like borderlands, if u want it to be like borderlands, GO BUY BORDERLANDS! PvP is completely AWESOME with a nice gameplay and great objectives. Cool open-worldThis and borderlands are the greatest games i have ever played. in my opinion this game isn't overhyped at all, i would say it needed much more hype!! The game have been out for 24 hours and people are allready saying that its not like borderlands, if u want it to be like borderlands, GO BUY BORDERLANDS! PvP is completely AWESOME with a nice gameplay and great objectives. Cool open-world game, with lots of communication and nice people not judging it for not being another game. I would say, buy the game, get impressed by the amazing gameplay and graphics, and stop giving negative reviews because you want to see the game flop like titanfall and watch dogs… Expand
  39. Imhotep_TX
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Honestly I think the game is a solid 8, but because of these ridiculous 0 and 1 reviews Im going to rate it a 10. Try being objective. Im not sure if its the Bungie betrayed us crowd or concerned CoD fanboys but rating this or any game 0 or 1 is just dumb.
  40. jusagamerr
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Ignore the people who say that the game is **** just because you can't play offline, these games are supposed to played online, if you enjoy Halo, then this is the type of game you should play i think the best parts of the game are the multiplayer and boosfighting feature, although allot of games have that feature, this game is abit more awesome. Its a new breed of FPS. Anyways, it's awesome!!!
  41. 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
  42. madnessssss
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Ive put in about 5 hours so far. Ill update my review when I'm done if my opinion changes. So far its a 10/10 on PS4. Great graphics, action packed, great implementation of RPG elements. Probably closer to 6 or 7/10 on Xbox One given its hardware limitations.
  43. metamyke
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. Most of the reviews giving 0-3 stars are for ridiculously petty reasons. Voice chat being limited, so the whole game sucks? Come on now.

    The game plays like a mix of Borderlands and Halo, two fantastic games in thier own styles and meshes together VERY well. The game is setup with a home base where you handle alot of your RPG elements of the game, then you drop down to    Fantastic game. Most of the reviews giving 0-3 stars are for ridiculously petty reasons. Voice chat being limited, so the whole game sucks? Come on now.

    The game plays like a mix of Borderlands and Halo, two fantastic games in thier own styles and meshes together VERY well. The game is setup with a home base where you handle alot of your RPG elements of the game, then you drop down to the various planets to continue the story, do bounties or the other various tasks they have in the game.

    The loot system is pretty standard for an RPG with that addition of locked attritubtes that you can unlock by upgrading the gear. You use items you find while playing to upgrade the gear so combat is rewarding for more than just exp.

    Yes, there are a limit amount of gun TYPES, but that doesnt mean there are a limited amount of guns. I used a sniper playing as a Hunter and I have 3 rifles that all act in dramtically different ways.

    The story I feel is eclipsed by the gameplay itself. The game as definitely made with long term play in mind, and the story more gives you a frame of reference but its not so linear that its all you are doing.

    I give this a 10/10 because it hit all the criteria i was lookign for in a next gen MMO RPG. There are things i would like to see, and that i expect to see in the coming patches/expansions, but even as it sits currently its a great game with a great future.    … Expand
  44. Yanthekicker
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Great game really enjoy it, graphics are really good ... And its a lot of fun ! Definitely worth buying.
    And by the way just ignore the haters ;)!! Œuvre d'art
  45. GoldVault
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    After being lost in good fps games ever since Bungie departed from the Halo series I have become playing Destiny almost non-stop since it launched. The story so far has been gripping and the Grimoire cards hold secrets to the lore of the Destiny universe that you wont find anywhere else. The character customization is also great being able to make you Guardian almost anything you want.After being lost in good fps games ever since Bungie departed from the Halo series I have become playing Destiny almost non-stop since it launched. The story so far has been gripping and the Grimoire cards hold secrets to the lore of the Destiny universe that you wont find anywhere else. The character customization is also great being able to make you Guardian almost anything you want.
    The great thing about the armor customization in this game is that it mingles with your class perks to further boost any upgrades you put your time into and can make yourself even more powerful.    … Expand
  46. SAVAGEHENRY
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    This game is exceptional, truly. Offline single-player is the only thing they missed on this. I am having a ball given the variety and overall excellent execution for the world and game design in general. It's no mass effect, but at least it's story isn't buried deep in it's own ass, and actually has usable shooting mechanics.
  47. Aparik
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    No. It does not suck.

    Even if you dont like it, it isnt justified to give this game a 0/10. I also think, that the content isnt enough and the voice chat is missing but the gameplay is fun and the look is amazing. I would rate it 8/10, but since i want to balance out the missleading score i go for 10/10.
  48. frekas1
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    The game was AWESOME. I don't know why but I like it. I really enjoy the game, a perfect mix of bossfighting, freeroam, loot and competitive multiplayer. If you enjoy games like borderlands, halo, and call of duty its perfect for you!
  49. Shogun_Godzilla
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Great game. It is what it is. Nothing more nothing less. You will either like the game or you won't. It has a lot of elements from a lot of games , and does a very good job of bringing them together. No major issues at launch and a great. Game to play solo or with a friend. You can adjust the difficulty to make it more challenging if you need to. I highly recommend it. But it is not for everyone.
  50. McStorm
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying the people that rated this a 2 and below is wrong it's also not worthy of a 10.

    I have only put in around 8/10 hrs so far but what i have played is a like a very enjoyable borderlands/Halo clone. You can see this is a AAA Next Gen title from the off with the great polished presentation and the outstanding musical score (Also some of the best music in game i have    Let me start by saying the people that rated this a 2 and below is wrong it's also not worthy of a 10.

    I have only put in around 8/10 hrs so far but what i have played is a like a very enjoyable borderlands/Halo clone. You can see this is a AAA Next Gen title from the off with the great polished presentation and the outstanding musical score (Also some of the best music in game i have heard in a LONG time). Graphically this is next gen, great looking textures and animations, although, we could have had more variety with enemies, enemy AI is also very impression,(ie) they will flank, take cover when necessary. Combat feel very tight as you would expect from Bungie.

    The RPG elements are just basic at best (So Far) Guns don't offer that awe effect when they shoot. Loots drop are far and few between at the moment. the crucible adds that Longevity to the game, i thoroughly enjoyed my time with the 6v6 battles, maps a maybe a little small though, again i have maybe have have not played all the maps.

    I can see where people are coming from when they say the game can get repetitive, tell me what game in 2014 isn't repetitive, they are ALL the same rinse and repeat, so this title is no different. I would like to see in future patches/DLC more interaction with NPC's other than the Tower

    There is nothing new to this genre with Bungie playing safe with Destiny, however what it does it does Extremely well.

    So for me on the time i have currently spend with the game a solid
    8/10    … Expand
  51. ChrisF2112
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a great game, but it might not be the game you were hoping for. It's a mix between RPG and shooter elements, but it is definitely more shooter than RPG though. Don't go into the game expecting an RPG.

    In terms of content the game has plenty. The single player will take about 20 hours to complete, and that is not considering the time spent in other mission types. Compared to    Destiny is a great game, but it might not be the game you were hoping for. It's a mix between RPG and shooter elements, but it is definitely more shooter than RPG though. Don't go into the game expecting an RPG.

    In terms of content the game has plenty. The single player will take about 20 hours to complete, and that is not considering the time spent in other mission types. Compared to other shooters on the market today that is a ton. The story is forgettable, but each mission is well crafted and fun.

    The real meat of the game is in playing strike missions. These missions pit you against tough bosses and are challenging and fun. Each take 30-60 minutes and give you great gear for playing. Multiplayer is a lot of fun. There are several different modes, and all the mechanics from the single player carry over to the multiplayer. It makes for a very connected experience between both single and multiplayer.

    Anyway, it's a good game. If you enjoy FPS you'll probably enjoy this game as well. I'm going to give it an 8/10 because of the disappointing story and somewhat empty feeling tower, but overall I think the game is quite fun and well worth playing.    … Expand
  52. steveb78
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun game. Great controls graphics are fine and the Co op is great. I just wish it had couch Co op so my wife and I could play together.
  53. Other_Hammer
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    If thought about as "Diablo With Guns" then this game is wonderful. The gunplay mechanics are very tight and exactly what we've come to expect from Bungie. The pacing feels more like Halo than Call of Duty, but fans of either series will find something to enjoy here.

    The game is clearly meant to be played with friends. The story content and writing seems bare, as if they tried to keep    If thought about as "Diablo With Guns" then this game is wonderful. The gunplay mechanics are very tight and exactly what we've come to expect from Bungie. The pacing feels more like Halo than Call of Duty, but fans of either series will find something to enjoy here.

    The game is clearly meant to be played with friends. The story content and writing seems bare, as if they tried to keep plot out of the way of friendly banter between fireteams. The real interesting aspect of the game's lore come unfortunately from the Grimoire Cards, items found in game that can only be read on Bungie's Destiny app or on their own website. This will keep a lot of people from really experiencing what is a deceptively deep and compelling universe.

    It's clear that there's room in the game for DLC. With the first two expansions announced before the game's release, it feels as if the story has suffered from a desire to sell removed sections of the game. What's there justifies the initial purchase in my opinion, but the practice leaves a bad taste in my mouth for sure.

    The decision to exclude team-chat during the game's multiplayer mode keeps solo players from being able to jump in and perform well with strangers. This unfortunately keeps the game from having perhaps the best multiplayer experience in any current-gen shooter.

    At the end of the day, playing this game with friends and clan mates will provide an exciting experience that, quite frankly, is a total blast. Collecting loot, exploring, competing and cooperating with your team feels as good or better in this game than in any other. Without the ability to speak to teammates without inviting them to join your fire team, playing the game solo may indeed keep a player from really enjoying what could be a near-perfect game.    … Expand
  54. Deependra
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    i wonder what's wrong with people who are giving this game '0' or negative reviews,
    let me ask them a question at first place, did they even play this game??
    if yes then they are lacking of sense or probably they haven't explored the game properly. i personally liked this game. and yes, if you liked boderland and halo, then there is no chance that you will dislike this game. people    i wonder what's wrong with people who are giving this game '0' or negative reviews,
    let me ask them a question at first place, did they even play this game??
    if yes then they are lacking of sense or probably they haven't explored the game properly.
    i personally liked this game.
    and yes, if you liked boderland and halo, then there is no chance that you will dislike this game.
    people need to think alot before typing their reviews.
    Graphics are impressive.
    game-play is superb
    story seems to be cool
    weapons are awesome
    the only thing this game is lacking or let's call it as negative side of this game is that there is no offline campaign.
    apart from it, everything seems to be good enough.
    this is something unique.    … Expand
  55. Delpoi
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    A lot of people aren't impressed but that's fine everyone is entitled to their own opinion, personally I loved the beta had a lot of fun and knew I would buy the game. Everyone is comparing it to borderlands my view is its like borderlands/halo/mass effect all got together and had a baby, there is plenty to do the PvP is solid and the game is polished; does it live up to the hype no but inA lot of people aren't impressed but that's fine everyone is entitled to their own opinion, personally I loved the beta had a lot of fun and knew I would buy the game. Everyone is comparing it to borderlands my view is its like borderlands/halo/mass effect all got together and had a baby, there is plenty to do the PvP is solid and the game is polished; does it live up to the hype no but in this day and age no game lives up to the hype so stop putting so much faith in hype and play a game which is not only graphically beautiful but a lot of fun to :)… Expand
  56. 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
  57. TheReaper
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game is a blast co-op with it slick halo like gameplay, beautiful vista and decent RPG elementd, so definately recommend if you have friends to play with.
  58. Kawooster
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    In general, people are giving this game a low rating. Yes, it was over hyped. But isn't every game these days?
    If you yourself owned a game company, you would try to hype it up as much as possible also.
    So what's the game like? Since no one has written a decent unbiased review. The game is nothing short of entertaining, it isn't what you would expect. So if you're deciding to play and    In general, people are giving this game a low rating. Yes, it was over hyped. But isn't every game these days?
    If you yourself owned a game company, you would try to hype it up as much as possible also.

    So what's the game like? Since no one has written a decent unbiased review.
    The game is nothing short of entertaining, it isn't what you would expect. So if you're deciding to play and expect an MMO FPS, you will be extremely disappointed. But if you just take it for what it is, you could actually find yourself enjoying it.
    As a big MMO player and a huge fan of FPS, I knew it wasn't going to be some amazing revolutionary MMOFPS. So, if you just take it for what it is, as an easily entertaining game. You won't be let down by huge unrealistic expectations, like everyone else seemed to have, only to be disappointed and label it as a "bad" game, for that reason.

    So with all unrealistic expectations aside, is it a good game? Yes......and......No. The game it self is a pretty decent and entertaining game. How ever it gets old fairly quick. Let me elaborate.

    So what's the up side?
    Well, for one, the world is gorgeous, I don't care what anyone says, you can tell they put a lot into developing the world so you can feel immersed. The large variety of different armours and weapons and a huge array of skills is another highlight of this game, finding loot and getting loot drops is very exciting as you don't know what you're going to get, and could be something very good.

    Trying to Level up is another exciting part, as you get something new each level.
    "Quests" or missions aren't too long, which for me is a plus side, and playing campaign with friends makes it all that much more fun.

    So what's the downside?
    Where to start? This is where I felt really let down, If you're a fan of the Halo franchise you would know where I am coming from.
    Let's start with the online area called Crucible. This to me is where the game felt bland.
    There wasn't much too it, it wasn't anything that hasn't been done before, I mean just look at Halo. Not only does it have the same type of multiplayer, but it's done far better in Halo. Destiny's online competitive mode really just feels like a down graded Halo, and there is no denying it.

    The campaign also can get dull sometimes, especially when you're playing by yourself. The story is nothing special and I actually don't find it at all interesting......I'm also sure some people have a few things to say about no single player online....But I understand what they were trying to do, MMO's in generally don't have an offline play, but it doesn't feel or exactly play like an MMO, so this may have been a silly path to go down. There is many more I could mention but I'll stop here and let people figure out the rest for them self.

    In the end it is a fun game to play, nothing mind blowing....but fun. Definitely deserves a solid 7. Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  59. EllisD
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    everyone has their opinion, with that being said, I really like this game. All the opinions if it being bland & other drivel I am seeing is just that (in my opinion). I know it's not perfect, I know it feels some what familiar, but I think the true reward of this game is still to come, if you love Halo, Mass effect3, Borderlands & FPS and if you are a loot whore like myself, this game is aeveryone has their opinion, with that being said, I really like this game. All the opinions if it being bland & other drivel I am seeing is just that (in my opinion). I know it's not perfect, I know it feels some what familiar, but I think the true reward of this game is still to come, if you love Halo, Mass effect3, Borderlands & FPS and if you are a loot whore like myself, this game is a no brainer. The haters I see on the user reviews probably haven't made it to lvl 20 yet, that's when the game starts to begin, but don't take my opinion for it., get in the Destiny universe and form your own opinion… Expand
  60. se_14
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    How people can give a game like this 0 is beyond me, a 0 is a game that doesn't even work, anything below a 4 is really buggy and god awful, none of which this game is.
  61. Thail
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    ---The action is fast and even though I'm not the greatest at this Genre and I'd feel more comfortable playing a shooter on a PC, I have enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    ---The story line is sort of bland but let's be fair, we don't generally play an FPS or MMO for the character dialogue. ---The social aspect feels a little lacking, especially for a game which is essentially an MMO    ---The action is fast and even though I'm not the greatest at this Genre and I'd feel more comfortable playing a shooter on a PC, I have enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    ---The story line is sort of bland but let's be fair, we don't generally play an FPS or MMO for the character dialogue.

    ---The social aspect feels a little lacking, especially for a game which is essentially an MMO which is why I've given it a slightly lower rating. I do however enjoy the small group version of MMO. Rather than feeling forced to join a large guild to complete end game content I can play with my close group of friends in 3 man teams to knock out missions, and PVP.

    ---Overall I think the game is worth playing AT LEAST through level 20 and completing the story arc. And there's even more to do after getting there.    … Expand
  62. scouthound
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    This game is like a fine wine that you sit down to spend some time with. You just don't gulp it down like a beer at a party. The atmosphere is mesmerizing and I can't wait to hit the frontier on different planets each and everyday. Yes, I was disappointed that the story didn't convey more, but I do know they have a 10 year outlook and probably didn't want to disclose too much. I felt thisThis game is like a fine wine that you sit down to spend some time with. You just don't gulp it down like a beer at a party. The atmosphere is mesmerizing and I can't wait to hit the frontier on different planets each and everyday. Yes, I was disappointed that the story didn't convey more, but I do know they have a 10 year outlook and probably didn't want to disclose too much. I felt this was a bad choice, but I have faith that Bungie will bring back the legendary story-telling we have come to expect over the years with the DLCs dropping in December and 2015.… Expand
  63. Red_Ded_Joe
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    A shameful victim to the hype machine. Ignoring the hype myself I entered without the pre-held expectations of most, the only thing I expected was a good game that would be worth the money (given that it had the highest budget of any video game ever, even including marketing). What I got was a fantastic game that is enormously fun to play with fantastic FPS mechanics & great features. TheA shameful victim to the hype machine. Ignoring the hype myself I entered without the pre-held expectations of most, the only thing I expected was a good game that would be worth the money (given that it had the highest budget of any video game ever, even including marketing). What I got was a fantastic game that is enormously fun to play with fantastic FPS mechanics & great features. The story is almost non existent but this has potential to change. Ignore the hype, forget about a riveting narrative & as long as you don't mind a good FPS that is always online & have some buddies to kick it with (Bungie have also made it as easy as possible to make new friends, a new friend is only a few clicks away) it is definitely a game worth getting. I have had some connectivity issues with certain people, my best gaming i=friend in particular but when he put his PS4 Ip into DMZ on his router we have been fine ever since & I expect progress to be made within the coming days & weeks from Bungie regarding connectivity. But a solid 9 from me.… Expand
  64. EagleEye007
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    It annoys me how people are looking at the only negative for this game which is that it has little content (Which isn't exactly true) and taking major points off it's score. The game has 28 missions which take a while to beat and then you'll want to beat again with a better challenge and to get more loot. Compare that to another shooter like Metro that get's review scores of 8-8.5 fromIt annoys me how people are looking at the only negative for this game which is that it has little content (Which isn't exactly true) and taking major points off it's score. The game has 28 missions which take a while to beat and then you'll want to beat again with a better challenge and to get more loot. Compare that to another shooter like Metro that get's review scores of 8-8.5 from users and critics and it really makes the game look bad even though a game like Metro has less content when you think about because it's just missions. Sure the story isn't great either but does story really matter in a game these days? When was the last time you really cared about story when playing a shooter MMO? Most people just go in for the side quests or progress so they can get better bosses to get better loot off of them. People came in with to many expectations for it. So by no means is it a bad and it doesn't deserve a bad score. It's a great game that you can either enjoy or not like. I've had a recent experience like this with GTA Online. Everyone loves it but my experience is a 5-6/10 but it really isn't 5-6. It's great and deserves 8. I'm gonna stop ranting now and give my actual thoughts about the game. If you couldn't tell I've been enjoying it a lot. Teaming up with friends in a video game hasn't been this fun for since Black Ops 1 Zombies for me. Unfortunately I can't say the same for those who don't have friends which unfortunately is a lot of people and I know because I tried playing by myself. I felt like missions just became a bit to challenging and not in a good way. It could boring and frustrating at some points. Difficulty level should change if playing solo or playing with friends. Also like I said the story really isn't to good. It feels like there isn't any at all. It felt like a chapter of something bigger and it didn't even feel like there was a protagonist. There were just bosses you could take it. At some point you may think "Why am I fighting these guys? What did they do to me?" The enemy has no character which is a big problem. However I still found the missions to be fun. I enjoyed the strike missions a lot but I do feel like they could have added more also give out more rewards for doing them. The reward system in my opinion isn't so great. You could go through a strike or mission and get no engrams and rare loot that is below your level and you'll just ask yourself "What was the point of that?" The reward system is especially terrible in crucible. You could be the best player on your team and those under you will get legendary loot. It's flat out unfair and annoying. However that doesn't mean it isn't fun. Crucible is one of the most fun modes in the game and plays a big role when getting faction legendary gear which you may be better off with than trying to get legendary engrams. So to conclude the review Destiny is not as bad as people say it is. It can be annoying yes and maybe not enjoyable but the game play is very fun and addicting and you can spend hours upon hours on it and in the end of the day how you enjoy a game could make it not matter if the story is bad or short. If you have fun then it's a good game.… Expand
  65. smuniz83
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    First off, the basis for me giving it a good score was mainly because the gameplay is spectacularly smooth and since launch I've been able to play with no problems. Now I know not everyones experience may have been as smooth as mine but the majority of people had no issues and best part, no server crashs at launch so all the haters actually got to play before hating right away. One of myFirst off, the basis for me giving it a good score was mainly because the gameplay is spectacularly smooth and since launch I've been able to play with no problems. Now I know not everyones experience may have been as smooth as mine but the majority of people had no issues and best part, no server crashs at launch so all the haters actually got to play before hating right away. One of my biggest gripes in todays games is developers releasing games full of problems and yet some people want to make excuses for them(i.e. BF4) but Destiny works well and the shooting mechanics works beautifully.

    The reason I didn't give it a 9 or higher was because, yes it does get kind of bland. They put in parts of halo, borderlands. MMO aspect, and multiplayer but each thing seems to be missing some features that would have made this game really stand out. Doesn't mean the game isn't fun and most of the complaints have been from people that I guess weren't expecting to shoot so many things in FPS but if your actually looking for a FPS game and know what a FPS is, then this game will deliver especially when your playing with friends. Lastly, this game is by far not bad enough to be given a 0 score. The haters giving it a 0 are just that, haters. There's no game that really deserves a 0 and this game is one of them. Bungie has released more content for this game for free in a matter of weeks which shows you that they are working on supporting this game and actually have a plan so that they can release content in a timely manner.

    Overall, I think the game is an 8 for the solid gameplay. Yes there are parts that could have had more stuff added to them but in the end if your nitpicking every part of the game then you actually realize how fun it is especially if you go back to buggy games like CoD and BF4 and then come to this then you'll see what I mean.    … Expand
  66. panda_gamer
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    I got the game as a present and I have to say I've been enjoying it.

    The graphics are really nice and it's kinda like bringing Halo to ps4 which was well anticipated. The main campaign is decently long for this type of game and even though the dialogue is a bit cheesy it does not really matter. The locations and views are stunning in my opinion: Mars and Venus especially, although Old    I got the game as a present and I have to say I've been enjoying it.

    The graphics are really nice and it's kinda like bringing Halo to ps4 which was well anticipated. The main campaign is decently long for this type of game and even though the dialogue is a bit cheesy it does not really matter. The locations and views are stunning in my opinion: Mars and Venus especially, although Old Russia has its charm too. Weapons are pretty cool and you're constantly upgrading; it's definitely different than everything on ps4 so far.

    The bad side: you can't do raids - which is the most fun part - until you reach at least level 20 or you'll get DESTROYED since you get mixed with people of unequal level or skill. Also unless you already know people who own the game you'll never be able to do campaign with others, meeting players online is impossible.    … Expand
  67. bkpiazza
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    How could anyone rate this a 10? How could anyone rate this a 0? Neither makes any sense and I feel the need to step in and play devils advocate. Destiny has only been out for one day, so no one can definitively review it, yet. After putting a few hours in I will touch on a few key points.

    +The gunplay is phenomenal. Guns have weight, impact feels good, everything is tight and    How could anyone rate this a 10? How could anyone rate this a 0? Neither makes any sense and I feel the need to step in and play devils advocate. Destiny has only been out for one day, so no one can definitively review it, yet. After putting a few hours in I will touch on a few key points.

    +The gunplay is phenomenal. Guns have weight, impact feels good, everything is tight and controlled.
    +Graphics are good, leave it at that.
    +Environments, while sometimes a bit sterile feeling are beautiful and varied. Nice sense of scale.
    -Repetitive (Mission types and enemies can start to feel very been there done that)
    -If you are not playing co-op this game just simply will not be as fun.
    -Story is very generic and somewhat confusing, doesn't help that dinkbot is the only real source of narration (unless you want to do a lot of reading).

    I can see why people are upset about this game, Bungie promised something different than what was delivered. I would not consider this game to be open world (open levels, but only one "map" per planet). Not as much reward for exploration as you may think.

    All in all a decent game. A year from now, that may all change as more content is added. The bottome line is this was supposed to be a HUGE sprawling game world full of life and activity that could be played for years. Instead we got a nicely polished, somewhat open, kind of boring shooter (with a lvl 20 cap : (.

    For now...    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. Kenshiro117
    Oct 23, 2014
    7
    I have played the game for 30 hours I have to admit the game is fun, at times. The story, well it terrible is barely there, the loot system is still terrible and worst of all no matchmaking for the weekly Nightfall missions or the Glass Vault which is bad for people who don't have 2-5 people in their friend list that own this game.
    But the in-game pvp is fun, until you meet the one guy    I have played the game for 30 hours I have to admit the game is fun, at times. The story, well it terrible is barely there, the loot system is still terrible and worst of all no matchmaking for the weekly Nightfall missions or the Glass Vault which is bad for people who don't have 2-5 people in their friend list that own this game.
    But the in-game pvp is fun, until you meet the one guy who has the best gun in the game and kills you 10 times in a row.
    I'm sure that most of these problems will be resolved eventually in patches, but as for now it mediocre shooter with loot hording which is more annoying than Diablo 3.    … Expand
  70. thetvreviewman
    Nov 4, 2014
    7
    Destiny is a solid game. Destiny has great visuals and its just very fun to play. That being said, Destiny does lack an original storyline which may make it lose points for some people.
  71. Napman
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    I've described this game to friends as being a mix between the RPG style of borderlands, the sci fi aspect of Mass Effect, and the play style of Halo. The combat is extremely enjoyable and the online/multiplayer aspect of the game is a great addition. Unfortunately the story is just non-existent. If you have a good group of friends to play with the combat action alone can be enough to pullI've described this game to friends as being a mix between the RPG style of borderlands, the sci fi aspect of Mass Effect, and the play style of Halo. The combat is extremely enjoyable and the online/multiplayer aspect of the game is a great addition. Unfortunately the story is just non-existent. If you have a good group of friends to play with the combat action alone can be enough to pull you through but if you're playing by yourself you will love it for the first 6-10 hours but after it can just become very repetitive due to the lack of story and suspense that a storyline would bring. I really hope that if a sequel is released that Bungie will spend a lot more time on building the story because the game and series has a ton of potential… Expand
  72. Cageesh
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    I understand why some People think Destiny isn´t as cool as it looked in the Trailers or it was promised to be. Actually Destiny isn´t the game I expected, but it´s still the best game I´ve played since Halo 4. Maybe there´s no real Story, maybe the real missions are a bit boring after some hours of playing, but in my opinion there are so much more things you can do. When you´re playingI understand why some People think Destiny isn´t as cool as it looked in the Trailers or it was promised to be. Actually Destiny isn´t the game I expected, but it´s still the best game I´ve played since Halo 4. Maybe there´s no real Story, maybe the real missions are a bit boring after some hours of playing, but in my opinion there are so much more things you can do. When you´re playing with friends’ it´s so much fun doing even the real boring missions or strikes. Even farming can be fun if you just run around together and do crazy things with your sparrows (most likely with the EV-30 Tumbler) or try to find new treasure spots. And most fun is the PvP right now. People saying Hunters are OP just don´t know what to do. The only things that are OP in PvP are exotic weapons, and seriously, what else should they be? Just try to find out what works best for you and Play it. I got a Titan and a KDA of 4.2 for example. What class you choose is idol, the only Thing you should care about are their skills with weapons. So in the end you have to decide what kind of game you want to play, if you want an ego shooter play BF or CoD, but if you want to play together with friends Destiny will be real fun for you.… Expand
  73. Soldier_ESO
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Game is perfect for me... one character consumes just enough time but not so much that my wife gets upset. VoG raid is amazing, loot is easy enough to get but not so easy that is boring. Always something new to work toward without taking up all my time. I can see this being my only game for years to come!
  74. 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.
  75. active_toes
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It is a very pretty, and fun game. I see a lot of people who thought it was going to be this or that, and don't like it because it doesn't fit their specific expectations.

    I would play this game if you enjoy having a good time shooting things with your friends.

    I would avoid this game if you hate fun.
  76. skyrim0
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    this game is fun. just it. i love this game's play style. bungie make a beautiful world. shooting is good and explore planet is excellent. i hope so updating much contents
  77. Liljoeysgym
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    First off I never liked Halo, but I just got done playing at least 20 hours of this game and I love it! Why are all these weird losers who never played the game giving it a zero. I forgot what it's like to be a angry teenager that has to take his life problems out on a video game. Go outside and stop being so angry, it's not a big deal you don't like a video game.

    Great game stop hating
  78. bananaoctopus
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Destiny is beautiful. It plays beautifully, it looks beautiful and sounds beautiful. It's engaging, thought provoking and very fun. I've been a gamer for nearly 30 years and there aren't many games I can remember enjoying this much.
  79. 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.
  80. jacob4
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Outstanding visuals, great story, awesome characters, so much to say! One of Bungie's best works of art. This game takes you to a whole new universe. This is even Peter Dinklage's first role in a video game, not bad. This game is so great it should be worthy of a film adaptation. It would look outstanding in the hands of the right director. An absolute must play!
  81. PenguinHighway
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    A wonderful game
    The world which spreads greatly in an open world
    It is extensive and they are contents. The No.1 fathomless potential graphics and world It is the highest MMORPG. The continuous free contents addition is also announced. The depth of a bottom cannot be seen at all in the ability of this game to be played [ till when ]. It is frightful potential. The thing with    A wonderful game
    The world which spreads greatly in an open world
    It is extensive and they are contents.
    The No.1 fathomless potential graphics and world
    It is the highest MMORPG.

    The continuous free contents addition is also announced.
    The depth of a bottom cannot be seen at all in the ability of this game to be played [ till when ].
    It is frightful potential.

    The thing with many negative opinions of the fan of Nintendo is very sad.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. CanadianMuffin
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Full Review: After playing Destiny for countless hours day by day, I can say I am happily satisfied with this game. The game has been released on PlayStation 3, XBOX 360, PlayStation 4 and XBOX ONE (And rumors that the game will be released on PC.) Each platform that plays this game has no graphical difference and each platform will run the game at the same frame rate (30 Frames PerFull Review: After playing Destiny for countless hours day by day, I can say I am happily satisfied with this game. The game has been released on PlayStation 3, XBOX 360, PlayStation 4 and XBOX ONE (And rumors that the game will be released on PC.) Each platform that plays this game has no graphical difference and each platform will run the game at the same frame rate (30 Frames Per Second) but you have to keep in mind that the PlayStation 4 version of this game will have more content for a certain period of time. The exclusive content will come out on the other platforms until the developers release an update adding the content, but it has not been announced how long that will be. Destiny is a 'Sci-Fi' 'First person Shooter' that plays a lot like Borderlands, Halo and Diablo. The story of Destiny is set seven hundred years into the future in a post-apocalyptic setting following a prosperous period of exploration, peace, and technological advancement known as the Golden Age. In a universe where humans have spread out and colonized planets in the Solar System, an event known as "the Collapse" saw the mysterious dissolution of these colonies, the end of the Golden Age, and humanity teetering on the brink of extinction, the only known survivors of the Collapse are those living on Earth, who were saved by "the Traveler," a white, spherical celestial body whose appearance centuries before had enabled humans to reach the stars, the Traveler now hovers above the last safe city on Earth, and its presence allows the Guardians — the defenders of the City — the ability to wield an unknown power, only referred to as "The Light." Upon mankind's first attempt to repopulate and reconstruct after the Collapse, it is discovered that hostile alien races have occupied mankind's former colonies and civilizations and are now encroaching upon the City, the player takes on the role of one such Guardian, and is tasked with reviving the Traveler while investigating and destroying the alien threats before humanity is completely wiped out. (Story according to Destiny's Wikipedia page.) Destiny's narrative is not strong in-game, and feels weak and boring: To understand whats going on in the story, you are going to have to read more into the game, such as reading the Wikipedia page. The game-play feels smooth and fast passed, with you finding a verity of weapons such as: The Auto Rifles, Hand Cannons, Pulse Rifles, Scout Rifles, Fusion Rifles, Shot Guns, Sniper Rifles, Machine Guns and Rocket Launchers. The weapons feel great, and killing enemies, give you a good feeling. The more you use your weapons, you will unlock upgrades for it, to make your weapon stronger. There are also armor pieces, and work very similar to how the weapons do. If there are any problems with game-play, it is how repetitive the game is, the game will get boring after playing a while, but if you play with friends, you will get a better experience and the fun will last longer. There are 3 classes to choose from as well: There are the Hunter, Titan, and Warlock. Hunters: Summon a flaming pistol which disintegrates enemies with Solar Light; Titans: Smash the ground and dissolve nearby enemies in a maelstrom of Arc Light; and Warlock: Hurl an explosive bolt of Void Light at the enemy, disintegrating those caught within its blast. There are also 2 different ways to play: One: Player versus Monster (Campaign), or Player Verses Player (Crucible/Multiplayer) The campaign will take you about 10 hours to beat but has lots of replay value, and Crucible/Multiplayer is a lot of fun for a long time as long as you play with friends. The soundtrack in this game is fantastic, and that's all there is to say about it.

    There is a lot more to talk about this game, but in a nutshell: Destiny is a very fun, short, repetitive shooter, that is fun to play with your friends with a great sound track.    … Expand
  84. Jwest0685
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    I give this game a very solid 9. This game can improve in some areas. There is some repitivness, but this game is very addicting. To the guy who said halo 4 looks better, you have lost your mind. The gameplay is magnificent and the graphics are very good. The story is above average, but could get better. If I wanted a good story ,I would watch a movie. The multiplayer is great, but can beI give this game a very solid 9. This game can improve in some areas. There is some repitivness, but this game is very addicting. To the guy who said halo 4 looks better, you have lost your mind. The gameplay is magnificent and the graphics are very good. The story is above average, but could get better. If I wanted a good story ,I would watch a movie. The multiplayer is great, but can be improved. I think this game will score around a 93 on metacritic, between Last of us and Diablo. The thing is though is that this game will only get better as time goes on. They have created a game were they can add endless content. They can add different types of multiplayer and loot. Right now this game is a solid 9, but I believe it has the potential to get very close to a 10. There simply aren't any other games were you can just add endless content. In closing it is a mix between borderlands, mass effect, and halo. There is nothing wrong with that .… Expand
  85. Krapfen
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Awesome game. I really love the Coop-Moments and the PVP. Everyone who likes games with an addictive gameplay and tones of loot will love this game, also. Give it a try and enjoy your time in the universe of Destiny.
  86. F4T4L1TYx208
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    6.4 is too low for this game. Realistically I'd give it a 9 out of 10 however it needs a little extra boost from all the haters giving it zeroes so I'll give it a 10 out of 10. The gameplay is perfect. The best feeling FPS game I have played in years. The leveling system is great. The story is lacking currently but builds a solid foundation for expansions and sequels. The Destiny6.4 is too low for this game. Realistically I'd give it a 9 out of 10 however it needs a little extra boost from all the haters giving it zeroes so I'll give it a 10 out of 10. The gameplay is perfect. The best feeling FPS game I have played in years. The leveling system is great. The story is lacking currently but builds a solid foundation for expansions and sequels. The Destiny world is beautiful and is a world I want to keep coming back to again and again. Crucible plays great and if Bungie adds customs/private lobbies; it will be a very competitive game.… Expand
  87. schwacko
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Not sure why this game is getting bad reviews, the game is great and the majority of the people that bought the game played the beta so it really puzzles me that they bought a game that they didn't like in the first place. We have reached a point in video gaming where people are more concerned about crying like little babies, than actually enjoying the games. The worlds are beautiful, theNot sure why this game is getting bad reviews, the game is great and the majority of the people that bought the game played the beta so it really puzzles me that they bought a game that they didn't like in the first place. We have reached a point in video gaming where people are more concerned about crying like little babies, than actually enjoying the games. The worlds are beautiful, the storyline is above average, and the gameplay is superb oh yeah and it runs wonderfully on the ps4. If you liked Halo, and Borderlands then this game will give you hours and hours of enjoyment. If you expect a tall blonde to appear as soon as you put the disc in and make you a man then you might be disappointed… Expand
  88. Space_Monkey
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    It's great.

    If you think it's boring, stop playing on normal. Crank the difficulty before you drop from orbit! It plays much more like Halo on Heroic that way (i.e. smarter AI!)
  89. 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
  90. truthgiver
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Perhaps Destiny is not 10/10 material. it may be closer to a 5 or 6. i don't really know. the reason i don't know is because like all of these "reviewers" i couldn't have gotten far enough in the short time period when the majority of these were written to have any real feelings about the game as a whole. i would love to point out how embarrassing you guys are to yourselves, the gamingPerhaps Destiny is not 10/10 material. it may be closer to a 5 or 6. i don't really know. the reason i don't know is because like all of these "reviewers" i couldn't have gotten far enough in the short time period when the majority of these were written to have any real feelings about the game as a whole. i would love to point out how embarrassing you guys are to yourselves, the gaming community, and humanity. you sound like absolute idiots. i give the users who are rating this game lower than a 5 (less than a day after it came out) an overwhelming 0/0. awful.… Expand
  91. JoJomonkey
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    What the hell are people talking about?! They just don't want to admit that it is great! Everyone knew from the start that there was no single player offline!! Absurdly fun!!
  92. drockus
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    The story pales in comparison to the gameplay. I played 11 hours before writing this. I was forgetting to drink water and go to the bathroom because the game had me hooked. You will likely discard the story like you would Diablo. It's filler, in all honesty, but they do let you manage inventory while the cut scenes play. Just a genuinely fun game.
  93. Miltos2304
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    What an AMAZING game. After i played the crap out of the beta version i couldnt wait to get my hands on the final release. I order the limited edition. Money well spend for me. I play with friends every day and iam having a BLAST with it. Love the levelling system,gearing mods on gun. The visuals of the planets are awesome. I really like the pvp too. The daily quests keep me busy andWhat an AMAZING game. After i played the crap out of the beta version i couldnt wait to get my hands on the final release. I order the limited edition. Money well spend for me. I play with friends every day and iam having a BLAST with it. Love the levelling system,gearing mods on gun. The visuals of the planets are awesome. I really like the pvp too. The daily quests keep me busy and always want to revisit areas for gear and such. 10/10....ALL THE HATERS that gives this awesome game 0 and 2's one thing to say. Iam sorry for you guys of being fanboys. If you enjoy a game just play it or if you dont have interest move on...… Expand
  94. DarthGabriel
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    For Italian Users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS    For Italian Users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS granitici e 1080p su entrambe le console con scorci grafici talvolta da urlo. Lo shooting è solidissimo, fluido ed appagante, in pieno stile Bungie. il titolo mostra però il fianco su alcuni di quelli che dovevano essere i suoi punti di forza: la trama è inesistente, senza alcun momento epico, plot twist o personaggi memorabili. Le missioni principali sono tutte uguali come struttura, la varietà dei nemici è ridotta a meno di una decina di tipologie. La componente MMO latita a causa della limitazione a gruppi di 3 della modalità cooperativa, mentre la componente RPG funziona solo a metà, lasciando una forte sensazione di incompletezza. Il PvP è di ottima fattura, ma errori e crash continui flagellano l'esperienza e, finchè non saranno risolti, di fatto escluderanno molti giocatori dalle sezioni del crogiolo. Destiny appare insomma come un contenitore semivuoto, che Bungie potrà e dovrà riempire periodicamente con nuovi contenuti. Se il lavoro di supporto riuscirà a portare sufficienti novità, il titolo potrà regalare molte ore di divertimento. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare dal fantastico filmato introduttivo: se è una storia epica che state cercando, non la troverete di certo qui.

    Per gli utenti italiani, trovate le recensione completa su FantasyPlanet.it!    … Expand
  95. shadowmancer66
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    It's true that destiny did no live up to all that hype surrounding it, but it's still a fun game. A lot of people complain about how it's repetitive and having to grind, but that really didn't bother me since I've played other games that required MUCH more repetitive grinding than destiny.The game excels as a game to play with your friends, and has a fun pvp experience,very similar toIt's true that destiny did no live up to all that hype surrounding it, but it's still a fun game. A lot of people complain about how it's repetitive and having to grind, but that really didn't bother me since I've played other games that required MUCH more repetitive grinding than destiny.The game excels as a game to play with your friends, and has a fun pvp experience,very similar to halo's pvp.. Really the only major complaint I currently have about the game, is that the story is absolutely abysmal. If you play games only for the story, then don't play destiny. If you play games because you wanna have fun with your friends, then play destiny.… Expand
  96. Sonier4eva
    Apr 12, 2016
    0
    Its not funny when its againts you or not?,you should do a better thing to do,im only do it for the thousands of counts that only live one day to **** with other games that they never play and for make the web creators think better forms to prevent that kind of thing,maybe im only one when some of you have been do this **** for years creating accounts and accounts to **** with the peopleIts not funny when its againts you or not?,you should do a better thing to do,im only do it for the thousands of counts that only live one day to **** with other games that they never play and for make the web creators think better forms to prevent that kind of thing,maybe im only one when some of you have been do this **** for years creating accounts and accounts to **** with the people impresions,this is also a way of see how weak is our real curiosity and pasion for games to make a game as great as a number in a web page,im not going to do this more than your comunity i sure,be happy with games,sometimes you like some features or styles of gameplays more thant other but enterprise´s are not paying you for do this ****… Expand
  97. McGamor
    Oct 7, 2014
    4
    The game lays a great foundation to expand upon in future DLC and has really great graphics for being a cross-platform game. I expecially enjoyed the MMO aspects of leveling the character as well as the weapons for the character.
  98. vinamas
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing everytime i put the controller down i die till i get to play it again its addictive fun stable and for the most part bug-free.Its a fun solid shooter with well incoporated coop mode to make the game much more fun by playing with friends or stargers.Everything in the game from Charachter customization to the well designed guns make you want to put more time into thisThis game is amazing everytime i put the controller down i die till i get to play it again its addictive fun stable and for the most part bug-free.Its a fun solid shooter with well incoporated coop mode to make the game much more fun by playing with friends or stargers.Everything in the game from Charachter customization to the well designed guns make you want to put more time into this game.Just walking around this world well tell a story and fill you with fun like no game before.… Expand
  99. mbt033
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This is an amazing game.... I don't get where the bad reviews are coming from, I typically never write reviews but I hate seeing such a good game get a bad rep based on a few people who are so over critical
  100. oryndatiju
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    One word - great. Why? So, beautful graphics, awsome gameplay and good price. I think, that's one of the best games of 2014. Maybe Game of The Year? ;)
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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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