Destiny

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  1. Thedailygamepad
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Ok, so from first impressions I knew from the bat, this game is not providing anything original other then the elements of story, and characters, being quirky, with good voice actors. Other then that, what was over thousands of fans getting themselves into? The same old experience, the comfort zone. While still a early, and fresh IP, we still have yet to see any new patches, and orOk, so from first impressions I knew from the bat, this game is not providing anything original other then the elements of story, and characters, being quirky, with good voice actors. Other then that, what was over thousands of fans getting themselves into? The same old experience, the comfort zone. While still a early, and fresh IP, we still have yet to see any new patches, and or enhancements to what is already introduced into the game to cast gloom and doom on the game. It delvers keep into a cave that has been mostly cleared out of resources, and ores. Where we are sitting at is where the diamonds sit, and some coal. The game play while not anything innovative is very responsive, and handles great. The lack of voice over means nothing to me, nor others who do not want to hear squeakers anyway. So now you ask is the game worth buying? For the game itself, it offers a lot of the same old defend this, scenario. Offering no variety in depths of game play. Exploring is something a little bit more of a fresh pace. Then is still the same old thing after awhile. So a game with so much hype worth giving up now on? Game just came out a day ago, let the soup thicken before you zergy "critics" slap it down. Game is solid. Lets hope Bungie adds more to do, and game modes within the missions. That is the only thing it is really missing, music is great, game plays well, plenty of enemies to rag doll around. So work on that, and the game is solid.… Expand
  2. Anoners
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    Giving this game a 0 is pathetic. Overall, I'm digging it. It's fun, pretty and engaging. I'm never bored, and I'm always excited to see what kind of gear im getting next. My only complaint is the story is a bit lacklustre. It's not terrible, and the universe is well defined, but there does seem to be something missing.
  3. Ps3lord
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    -Destiny is a game where both FPS and exploring worlds meet.

    Destiny is a First-person shooter game first and foremost, It does deliver pretty well and it has a huge replay value ,The Story mode is Unique and well designed ,It has a lot of monsters to kill and areas to explore weapons to upgrade and armor parts , The shooting feels great as well as the movement and controls . There    -Destiny is a game where both FPS and exploring worlds meet.

    Destiny is a First-person shooter game first and foremost, It does deliver pretty well and it has a huge replay value ,The Story mode is Unique and well designed ,It has a lot of monsters to kill and areas to explore weapons to upgrade and armor parts , The shooting feels great as well as the movement and controls .

    There are 3 different classes : Warlock , Titan , Hunter.
    Each character has different and special abilities and this is where the game shines the most imo , The abilities are so fun to use and balanced , You may wanna create all 3 different characters to see what they all have to offer but to be honest ,They should of added more classes which would make the game much better with even greater replay value but it is still a great game either way.

    The single play may get repetitive after about 10 hours of playing so you will feel the need of friends to play with you to make it better.

    The multiplayer on the other hand is the best thing this game has to offer , The amount of hours you can spend in multipalyer is insane and its bloody fun , Everything in the multiplayer is well done from the voice of the British guy to the sounds of grenades and guns ,You can drive your sparrow or hop into a tank or get in a turret all of those are fun as well.

    Weapons: Of course we can't talk about Destiny without talking about the weapons in it , There are a lot of variety in weapons from Pistols to shotguns to Rockets and each weapon is upgradeable and there is special ammo and special ammo the special ammo is for your primary weapon and the heavy ammo is for heavy weapons .

    So is Destiny worth buying ? : the answer is if you like FPS games ,Hell yes go and buy it , IF you don't like FPS games then don't buy it . Simple as that.

    The game imo deserves a 9/10 and that's due to lack of missions variety in single player and they could add more classes to the overall game , But its a great game indeed. I gave it a 10 to make things a bit balanced because as i see a lot of people are giving it a 0 , Which is stupid and trolling.    … Expand
  4. Jackx234
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I really enjoy the game. It uses so many forms of combat. The game is polished and I haven't seen any bugs yet. The story i thought was very detailed. All in all a great game
  5. Aintno
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Destiny is an incredibly detailed game with loads of content, it features intelligent AI and Halo Gameplay which makes iy helluvafun with your friends.
  6. truereview1
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    level 8 already. so far i have played all the modes and enjoy it quite a bit. you definitely lose time playing it. I think the the lack of chat amongst non fireteams is pretty dumb. but maybe it will get patched.
  7. Exseifer
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    the game is great, you have a lot of content to play for hours, futuristic settings are wonderful, the gameplay and abilities are entertaining.

    For lovers of both FPS, MMORPG, and science fiction, this is your game.
  8. bryank75
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Great game, screw the hater........borderlands and xbone fangirls.....Its such a divisive game and people can be such vindictive asshats, most people will love this game and its loot system. It really gets its hooks into you and keeeps you wanting more glimmer, loot or higher levels....
  9. xxDestinyxx
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    What can I say, I have no complaints about this game. I enjoyed the single player and the multiplayer. Anyone having issues with chatting most likely just haven't joined a firesquad. The game runs smooth, plays well and isn't too difficult to pick up for people unfamiliar with this type of game setting. Please don't compare this to Borderlands and Halo, this game isn't trying to be eitherWhat can I say, I have no complaints about this game. I enjoyed the single player and the multiplayer. Anyone having issues with chatting most likely just haven't joined a firesquad. The game runs smooth, plays well and isn't too difficult to pick up for people unfamiliar with this type of game setting. Please don't compare this to Borderlands and Halo, this game isn't trying to be either of them and this isn't the first time a game borrowed ideas from another and was enjoyable itself.… Expand
  10. twc004
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Destiny is an absolute hoot. Have had a blast playing it and look forward to playing it for HOURS over the next couple days! I love the movement mechanics that this game brings. I think that character movement is so important in a shooter.
  11. lch6257
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, very compelling to play. Fun shooting, Nice change up adding some RPG elements. The worlds first MMOFPS is a lot of fun and pretty to look at. Slick, interface, tight controls, great atmosphere. Not quite sure what everyone was expecting, but this was enough to tear me off of Diablo 3 - Reaper of Souls grind for awhile at least. I would put it this way, if you like gamesExcellent game, very compelling to play. Fun shooting, Nice change up adding some RPG elements. The worlds first MMOFPS is a lot of fun and pretty to look at. Slick, interface, tight controls, great atmosphere. Not quite sure what everyone was expecting, but this was enough to tear me off of Diablo 3 - Reaper of Souls grind for awhile at least. I would put it this way, if you like games like Diablo, then you are certain to enjoy finding your Destiny. LOL. Great work Bungie, to bad the hype machine made people expect something no one could ever deliver.… Expand
  12. PartyBoy
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    10/10 It's OK.
    Really addicting gameplay and everything just works. Graphics and all the effects look very nice. Lots of different game modes and what's best is that the whole game is playable with up to 3 friends.
  13. altalo
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Terrible game. Played it for a bit and it was pretty bland. Nothing like borderlands which at least had some humor. The planetary missions are short and the gear is generic and unintuitive. Day 1 return.
  14. Thistle_64
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, enough said.

    Notes: 1.Welcome to the world of online games that require internet for all you haters out there. 2. I don't want to hear a bunch of 12 year-olds all the time because of prox chat. 3. If you don't have anyone to play with there are multiple ways you can make friends who are actually playing the game. 4. rpg=grind 5. Don't have high expectations for every    Amazing game, enough said.

    Notes:
    1.Welcome to the world of online games that require internet for all you haters out there.
    2. I don't want to hear a bunch of 12 year-olds all the time because of prox chat.
    3. If you don't have anyone to play with there are multiple ways you can make friends who are actually playing the game.
    4. rpg=grind
    5. Don't have high expectations for every new game anymore. Stop watching speculation videos, reading bad reviews, and stop being another passenger on the hype train. (I went in with an open mind and I'm really enjoying myself in the beautiful world of Destiny)    … Expand
  15. Destinyfan19
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Great game way underrated score!most of these scores our Fake haters that's how it has been from the start lots of hate mostly from xbox fans. Hopefully the scores go up over time.
  16. IamDavej
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I like this game. It is not what I or anyone else expected, but it is still a very good game. The missions are a bit linear and not as open as one would expect, but the game is fun to play and multiplayer is really fun. Reminds me of the old Unreal Tournament. Big open world, not huge as it was said. Very good skill system and loot. Lots of weapons and armour that make you look bad-ass. DoI like this game. It is not what I or anyone else expected, but it is still a very good game. The missions are a bit linear and not as open as one would expect, but the game is fun to play and multiplayer is really fun. Reminds me of the old Unreal Tournament. Big open world, not huge as it was said. Very good skill system and loot. Lots of weapons and armour that make you look bad-ass. Do not listen to the 0:s. They are just angry because the game did not turn out the way they expected. I am a bit angry too, but the game is not that bad. It is one of the best FPS-games out there.… Expand
  17. leomessirox
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I don't understand the hate at all for this game! It's fantastic! The graphics are absolutely amazing on the PS4; the game really makes use of the powerful console. The gameplay is resemblant of Halo, yet unique in its own way. It is very easy to get used to, and the immersive multiplayer is quite enjoyable. Furthermore, the plot is very engaging and well thought out. Overall, this is aI don't understand the hate at all for this game! It's fantastic! The graphics are absolutely amazing on the PS4; the game really makes use of the powerful console. The gameplay is resemblant of Halo, yet unique in its own way. It is very easy to get used to, and the immersive multiplayer is quite enjoyable. Furthermore, the plot is very engaging and well thought out. Overall, this is a fantastic videogame by Bungie that makes me actually want to play the PS4 again!… Expand
  18. soismyname
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Please do not listen to the reviewers who have only played for half an hour and thought it was rubbish. Destiny is awesome. It is a beautiful game filled with excitement and possibility. It is very geared towards Borderlands and Halo fans which is no bad thing because neither of those franchises have produced a bad game yet it adds flair with mission modifiers and what I am certain willPlease do not listen to the reviewers who have only played for half an hour and thought it was rubbish. Destiny is awesome. It is a beautiful game filled with excitement and possibility. It is very geared towards Borderlands and Halo fans which is no bad thing because neither of those franchises have produced a bad game yet it adds flair with mission modifiers and what I am certain will develop into a strong online community which I am ecstatic to be apart of. BUY BUY BUY!!… Expand
  19. Mamal
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This game will reward anyone who is looking for a co-op shooter and it will disappoint anybody who is looking for a shooter with a deep narrative and story. End of Story.
  20. Gamemonster
    May 23, 2017
    0
    This game had promise but my biggest issue is playing at 30fps....it's simply not acceptable for a shooter. And for me that makes Destiny totally as in 100% worthless as a game.
  21. Fever12
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    So far i'm loving it. I'm level 15 and played all the modes out there. The story missions are indeed all about shooting till now, there's only one mission where there's only one cutscene and that's kind of all 'till now. What saves this system is that the missions are challenging so you won't get bored when playing them. . That's the only downside, the rest is kinda awesome, and it's greatSo far i'm loving it. I'm level 15 and played all the modes out there. The story missions are indeed all about shooting till now, there's only one mission where there's only one cutscene and that's kind of all 'till now. What saves this system is that the missions are challenging so you won't get bored when playing them. . That's the only downside, the rest is kinda awesome, and it's great that the progression doesn't rely very much on these story missions that are pretty generic. I'm leveling up pretty fast without completing much of them, using only bounties and pvp xp. The Pvp is great, but you have to learn how to use your abilities effectivelly if you want to succeed. Overall, Destiny is certainly the best game released this year, and had the best launch i have ever experienced for an online game, I never got disconnected and never experienced lag. But ultimately, it is great because it's tons of fun… Expand
  22. CowboySquatch88
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Once again gamers let their expectations of a game get so high, there was no way Bungie could ever live up to it. let's look at the facts. Bungie has developed four Halo games that everyone loved and they received extremely high scores from critics. These games only had a couple of alien races as enemies. The games all consisted of tight shooting controls, great soundtracks, single playerOnce again gamers let their expectations of a game get so high, there was no way Bungie could ever live up to it. let's look at the facts. Bungie has developed four Halo games that everyone loved and they received extremely high scores from critics. These games only had a couple of alien races as enemies. The games all consisted of tight shooting controls, great soundtracks, single player game play, cooperative game play, and competitive multiplayer. Destiny is designed to be like Halo with many more options in the hands of the players. Halo had zero character upgrade and development features. Halo did not have a loot system or armor and weapon customization like Destiny has. Halo campaigns were only around 8-12 hours long. Nobody ever complained about the length of Halo games, or the lack of story, or the lack of enemy types. Now with Destiny, everyone acts like they were promised a 100 hour RPG or MMO. What Bungie has done here is take the Halo formula we all love and added character customization, weapon and armor upgrades, a loot system and awesome matchmaking systems that allow players to group up in fireteams and play together when they want. Public events and strike missions also make exploring the over world much more enjoyable than a linear map with sandbox battles. Just like with the Halo games, Bungie has created an awesome shooter experience with more character advancement and play options than ever before. The controls are tight, the soundtrack is fantastic, and the matchmaking systems work very well for the new generation of games. All the critics need to go back and look at their very own Halo reviews, and figure out how they can possibly give Destiny a lower score when so many new options have been added. The only reasoning is that once again, everyone set their expectations way too high. Every now then you have to utilize some common sense and ask yourself about the "fun" factor. Is this game fun to play? In my opinion, it's the funnest game Bungie has ever developed, therefore I'm giving it a score that it actually deserves! Thanks Bungie, keep the content coming.… Expand
  23. mr_blonde75
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    The game has got great multiplayer, a rewarding single player, and amazing looking gear/graphics. What's not to love? No matter what others say, you will have fun playing this game. People try to downplay how good this game is because it has been marketed and hyped a lot but considering you can easily spend 40 hours+ just on single player without completing it and countless hours onThe game has got great multiplayer, a rewarding single player, and amazing looking gear/graphics. What's not to love? No matter what others say, you will have fun playing this game. People try to downplay how good this game is because it has been marketed and hyped a lot but considering you can easily spend 40 hours+ just on single player without completing it and countless hours on multiplayer, I don't see how this couldn't be worth 60$ if you bought any other game this year. No this isn't the next Last of us, Fallout, Borderlands, or even Halo and it's not trying to be. Destiny has it's own unique story and that unfolds as you play in a thought out manner. People that tell you they don't understand the premise of this game are the same ones that get upset when an ending of a movie isn't clear(No imagination).
    But don't listen to people on the internet, try it out. Rent it at least! See why this was the most pre-ordered game in history and will most likely be another billion dollar franchise.    … Expand
  24. Dem0s
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Man, the video game community has become so spoiled. What is all this hatred all over the Internet from commuters and analysts alike. This game is truly AAA game that deserve a lot of credit. It's so polished and well refined. Everything is so well thought. The vistas and environments are pure art!!! The voice acting is really good, but everyone complains about it, hell the spoiled gamersMan, the video game community has become so spoiled. What is all this hatred all over the Internet from commuters and analysts alike. This game is truly AAA game that deserve a lot of credit. It's so polished and well refined. Everything is so well thought. The vistas and environments are pure art!!! The voice acting is really good, but everyone complains about it, hell the spoiled gamers today expect Tyron Lannister to come out in the battlefield and play game of thrones. THIS IS A GAME PEOPLE, IT'S NOT A MOVIE OR SERIAL, YOU ARE THE PROTAGONIST, DON'T EXPECT TYRON TO BE. I have played many award winning games over the years, and really it has been some time since I played an addictive game like this. I have also played Halo and i must say that Destiny is a more ambitious project than the Halo franchise.
    The only reason I am giving this game a 9, is because the perfect game doesn't exist yet, I would have given Destiny a 9.5 if metacritic allowed me to.    … Expand
  25. Alcapwn12345
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Man, I've played some fun games but this has to be one of my favorites. I know a lot of people are saying "BORING, REPETETIVE, 0/10" Let me refer you to another one of my favorite games, borderlands. I have to admit, the story was a bit linear and I hated that the ghost could just blab on forever and then you would get these cheesy one line clichés like "Who's there?" or "What do youMan, I've played some fun games but this has to be one of my favorites. I know a lot of people are saying "BORING, REPETETIVE, 0/10" Let me refer you to another one of my favorite games, borderlands. I have to admit, the story was a bit linear and I hated that the ghost could just blab on forever and then you would get these cheesy one line clichés like "Who's there?" or "What do you mean?" But, in the end I found it very similar to borderlands (Even though borderlands had an easier story to be interested in.) and my final verdict is, 8/10… Expand
  26. HunterT
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    My honest review is the hate is unnecessary. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, and it's very addicting. Whether playing solo or with friends, I'm always having fun(and so are my acquaintances)

    While I feel the last generation consoles dumbed down how Destiny should have looked, it's addicting and plays great. The graphics incredible but definitely look great. I love this game and feel    My honest review is the hate is unnecessary. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, and it's very addicting. Whether playing solo or with friends, I'm always having fun(and so are my acquaintances)

    While I feel the last generation consoles dumbed down how Destiny should have looked, it's addicting and plays great. The graphics incredible but definitely look great. I love this game and feel people should try it out for themselves rather than lsitening to the negatives or even the positives.    … Expand
  27. Ninshaska
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game is great! So many things about it that make it the beauty that it is.

    I know everyone is complaining about the "OH MY GOD ALL I DO IS SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE, I SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE AND SHOOT SOME MORE THINGS". But let's be honest, that's exactly what you do in any shooter. Did you like it in Halo where you went to campaign mission and killed some things and then you    This game is great! So many things about it that make it the beauty that it is.

    I know everyone is complaining about the "OH MY GOD ALL I DO IS SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE, I SHOOT THINGS... I GO HERE AND SHOOT SOME MORE THINGS". But let's be honest, that's exactly what you do in any shooter.

    Did you like it in Halo where you went to campaign mission and killed some things and then you went farther into the mission and farther into the map and killed some more things? Then you'll love Destiny.

    Did you like it in Call of Duty where you cleared waves after waves of enemies while you sought after objectives and conquered the area? Then you'll love Destiny.

    I also know that everyone is complaining about how it's just a "RIP OFF OF BORDERLANDS!"... Well I'm sorry to break this to you... but Borderlands used the "scaling items" gimmick from every other MMORPG in the world. Because guess what, they have scaling items just like that.

    Borderlands: "OH COOL I GOT THIS LEVEL 15 GUN WHICH IS BETTER THAN MY LEVEL 13 GUN"

    MMORPG: "OH COOL I GOT THIS LEVEL 15 SWORD WHICH IS BETTER THAN MY LEVEL 13 AX"

    One of my big complaints, is how we don't have communications to other people near by. I really think the game needs proximity voice chat. Without it, I feel disconnected from other players on the map.

    Also, the load screens are super long, but with the nicer graphics come longer load screens, so I'm kind of okay with that.

    Either way, the game is great. And people who are hating to the point of giving it anything less than a 7, really aren't thinking about the situation or have no idea what they're talking about.    … Expand
  28. Isaar
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I am writing an update to my review, and increasing my score, to specifically address something I keep reading over and over again. YOU DID NOT "BEAT THE GAME" in X hours/days. This is not Halo. This game is not "over" when you finished the last story mission, any more than a game like World of Warcraft is over when you finish the quest line.

    You may not consider this an MMO, but it is,    I am writing an update to my review, and increasing my score, to specifically address something I keep reading over and over again. YOU DID NOT "BEAT THE GAME" in X hours/days. This is not Halo. This game is not "over" when you finished the last story mission, any more than a game like World of Warcraft is over when you finish the quest line.

    You may not consider this an MMO, but it is, and the main calling card of any MMO is something called end-game. I would argue that the "questing" portion of any MMO-type game is a very small portion of the total game's value.

    If you have no idea what the concept of end-game is, or if that doesn't appeal to you, then go elsewhere and play another game. Judge this game for what it is, and stop giving it terrible scores because it's not the game you want it to be. Where else would that be appropriate? "Madden SUCKS because games only last 15 minutes!!! What? Yeah, I know there are a dozen other game modes to play that will give me a hundred hours of game time, but I want to complain about this part of the game!!!"

    Grow up.    … Expand
  29. ImminentProphet
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    First mmo to have better than current gen graphics. First mmo to have a near glitchless launch. Has the most replay value for a current gen game.

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

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

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

    Is this a classic that will stand the trials of time? Not Likely. Possible game of the year? Likely. One of the most impressive mmos of all time? Yes. Give the darn game a good rating.    … Expand
  30. lDrPayne
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I think that Destiny is a great game, if you are a fan of looter shooters. The rewards can sometimes be a pin in the ass, but once you get your legendary or exotic item you are so happy.
    It may includes a lot of grinding but that´s normal for this type of game. But I even like the grinding part of it, all fights are challenging the entire time.
    Story might be a bit lame, but hey it´s a    I think that Destiny is a great game, if you are a fan of looter shooters. The rewards can sometimes be a pin in the ass, but once you get your legendary or exotic item you are so happy.
    It may includes a lot of grinding but that´s normal for this type of game. But I even like the grinding part of it, all fights are challenging the entire time.
    Story might be a bit lame, but hey it´s a shooter, don´t expect a Last of Us kind of story.
    I like to compare Destiny with Borderlands 1. Sure there is a big gap between the budget of these to games and you really expect a really big thing when Bungie and Activision are making a game together.
    Some people also say that the worlds are way to small.
    Take a look at the Destiny wiki, you can discover all new places that they already have announced to make their way into the game.    … Expand
  31. OllyNorton
    Sep 25, 2014
    6
    So I've had a few weeks playing this game, I haven't done the raid, but I feel I know the game pretty well at this stage.

    Firstly I can understand all the negative reviews, but any score between 1-5 can be summarily written off as some form of message to their perceived disappointment, and not a particularly good indication of the game itself. This is not a 1-5 game, the game plays    So I've had a few weeks playing this game, I haven't done the raid, but I feel I know the game pretty well at this stage.

    Firstly I can understand all the negative reviews, but any score between 1-5 can be summarily written off as some form of message to their perceived disappointment, and not a particularly good indication of the game itself. This is not a 1-5 game, the game plays exceptionally well, and has no bugs i've come into contact with. Whilst the story isn't great, it does open up a world of possibilities. However, the mission structures are poor, and the campaign is little more than a 6 out of 10, so I completely understand those scores.

    That said I haven't stopped playing destiny since launch, I haven't played anything else during that time despite having several other unfinished games. The game goes beyond the campaign, people say it's grinding but I haven't really found that. The Co-op strikes are a lot of fun and in the higher difficulties pose a real challenge. The events mix things up a little and have new modifiers on old missions that make them interesting to play again (although some new ones would be nice). The Crucible is also a lot of fun, and i haven't found much in the way of unbalanced play, obviously the lower levels are at a slight disadvantage but if they're skilled they will own just as much as the higher levels, the gear and skills will never make a poor player good (unfortunately for me at least). It is however a little limited in options. But the Co-op missions, crucible, exotic bounty missions, randomly finding ship blu prints, public instances etc.... All of these things come together to make a game that is well beyond the initial poor campaign.

    Some people have asked why they should play the game for so long to get to the real game, that isn't really the case it's all the real game it's just some parts are more fun than others. Should the campaign have been a lot better? Yes! It was distinctly average. Should there be more mission variety, yes! This seems extremely lazy from the developers and I hope to see the under utilised vehicles and characters used to better effect in the future. That said these are things that stop it from becoming a great game, it is as it stands a very good one with some minor annoyances. You may not like this game at all, but it isn't a bad game and it has some moments that cannot really be found better anywhere else, so for that reason it comes in as an 8 for me.    … Expand
  32. grimreaperjr123
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Wow people are being A to nice to this game or B to hard on this game. The graphics are decent nothing really special. From what I have played its not really buggy thank god. The multiplayer you have 5 planets and 11 maps, But every planet map feels he same so you really have 5 maps which is just wrong. The story is pretty short... no really its just a few missions. As for gameplay itsWow people are being A to nice to this game or B to hard on this game. The graphics are decent nothing really special. From what I have played its not really buggy thank god. The multiplayer you have 5 planets and 11 maps, But every planet map feels he same so you really have 5 maps which is just wrong. The story is pretty short... no really its just a few missions. As for gameplay its borderlands + halo that's it. As for the hype train it was way over hyped… Expand
  33. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Let me preface this by saying I have played the "Beta" (It wasn't a Beta it was a server load test). I own the game. I bought it mainly to play co-op with my friends online. There is a solid game in there somewhere, but it's just not the story, or the level design or anything else really besides the mechanics. This game at it's heart is a first person shooter, and almost in all ways feelsLet me preface this by saying I have played the "Beta" (It wasn't a Beta it was a server load test). I own the game. I bought it mainly to play co-op with my friends online. There is a solid game in there somewhere, but it's just not the story, or the level design or anything else really besides the mechanics. This game at it's heart is a first person shooter, and almost in all ways feels like one. Every now and then a random person or group will wander by you and shoot at something or waive to you, but other than that, think Halo.

    Destiny takes many things from its console exclusive ancestor but it lacks the main reason we loved it. The story in Destiny is very, limited. In the short cutscenes you do briefly encounter, they speak of events, characters and things as if you hadn't just started playing. It gets more coherent down the storyline, but it just sort of throws you into this universe you have no connection with: 1) Because you know nothing of what has happened there and 2) Because of the lush jungles in... Venus? This is not the solar system I have called home.

    In many ways level design is decent and pretty to look at, but shallow and constricting in most places without a map to reference your location. Most of the missions funnel you through narrowly defined passageways to other "Areas" of the world you are currently visiting. Your not without a waypoint so fear not.

    Missions, while short are generally fun and a bit reminiscent of Halo. Later down the line you'll have to grind side quests to level up which is tedious and boring. Go here, kill things, repeat. Where the game truly becomes fun is at the seemingly random "Public events" which seem to have a defined, predictable location. It is genuinely fun to see tens of other guardians take down a Robot Spider Tank. It's seamless and the effects of the incoming dropships are very well done.

    I wanted to LOVE this game but we are really just casually dating. Bungie promised a lot with this game they didn't deliver, apparently many of you agree. I however believe that the game, while a house of cards on top, is built with a robust and solid foundation. It's really up to you to have fun in this game, it won't make you have fun. Playing with friends is the only way to play this game, without them you feel like a lost mute, who can only wave :( . Anyways this game is pretty decent but nothing like it was supposed to be. I give it a 7 because it will hold me over till Farcry 4 which will be GOTY.    … Expand
  34. grootiepie
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Reading a lot of these reviews, I see there's way too much whining about how 'it's the same as every fps' or it's a 'borderlands clone' or a 'halo clone'. Well, it's an fps rpg. Certain things were expected. Frankly, I love the gameplay of this. I like grinding for levels, gathering loot, and trying to find hidden things. But this is no borderlands. Borderlands is one of my favouriteReading a lot of these reviews, I see there's way too much whining about how 'it's the same as every fps' or it's a 'borderlands clone' or a 'halo clone'. Well, it's an fps rpg. Certain things were expected. Frankly, I love the gameplay of this. I like grinding for levels, gathering loot, and trying to find hidden things. But this is no borderlands. Borderlands is one of my favourite games, and after spending two years playing BL2, I can guarantee this is not the same. Shares some aspects though. And as far as Halo goes, it's really only the aesthetic that is shared. But that's a Bungie thing. Halo is a pretty generic fps within itself to begin with. Most fps games are. If people wanted more "original" games, then you'd actually support games that stray from the norm instead of generic fps games and then companies would start making them. However, that's how the market works. Tldr; The gameplay is great, but not anything all too new. It is enjoyable though.

    The lack of chat is actually welcome to me, as I don't really want to converse with other people playing, so the choice of making a fireteam to chat with was a good idea. Not everyone wants to sit there and play with people they don't know, especially since I've got a history of being made fun of on online games for my gender. (Yes, I'm female.) I'd rather just go by myself and if people help me, they help me. Or if people need help, I help them. It's pretty simple.

    Graphics wise, it's got it's ups and downs. Some things are absolutely stunning, while some things are like 'meh'. Overall, I'm very happy with how this game looks, and as usual, I love Bungie's designs.

    Audio; okay seriously stop making the fallen scream in the background, it's really darn creepy when I'm in a map alone. Like, REALLY creepy.

    TLDR; It's a good game, just not anything revolutionary. If you go in without expecting anything over the top amazing, you'll enjoy yourself. For anything though, you shouldn't go in with high expectations. Those who go in with them too high are always disappointed. But I'm enjoying this game and it's a permanent part of my collection.    … Expand
  35. Conmysterio
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    not really the mmo shooter experience that i had hoped but but a solid game, like most mmo's the game really only starts when you reach max level, in destiny the level cap being 26, however getting from 1-20 requires normal questing but when you reach level 20 you need to gain extra amour that has "light" on it this stat will move you from 20-26, but in my play time i have found it rathernot really the mmo shooter experience that i had hoped but but a solid game, like most mmo's the game really only starts when you reach max level, in destiny the level cap being 26, however getting from 1-20 requires normal questing but when you reach level 20 you need to gain extra amour that has "light" on it this stat will move you from 20-26, but in my play time i have found it rather hard to come buy, gear should be made more accessible not this constant grind for rep and "marks" (which is stupidly slow), you can gain 100 vanguard marks per week but for each strike mission you complete you are given either 2, 3 or 6 to me this is too little given that a strike mission can take around 30 mins to complete, also the rep grind is the same story far to little rep given for missions and strikes.

    in closing is destiny the game i hoped it would be simple answer no, however if Bungie are willing to listen to feedback im sure that it will greatly improve    … Expand
  36. Zalabar22
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    First off I would like to say I have beaten the game and spent around 20 hours playing. I have played all the missions, strikes, and about 5 hours of PvP. I conquered the alpha, mastered the Beta, and am dominating the full release. I have also looked over around 1000 user reviews and understand where some of the negative and mixed reviews are coming from.

    Destiny is amazing. It's a    First off I would like to say I have beaten the game and spent around 20 hours playing. I have played all the missions, strikes, and about 5 hours of PvP. I conquered the alpha, mastered the Beta, and am dominating the full release. I have also looked over around 1000 user reviews and understand where some of the negative and mixed reviews are coming from.

    Destiny is amazing. It's a living, breathing, remarkable online world full of mystery and wonder. The graphics and music are top tier and bring this wonderful world to life. At the time of this review I understand that the game is not finished. Bungie it's planning on making an expansive world that will last for years to come. There is a lot of good in this game, but it falls short of a perfect review due to a few small shortcomings.

    To start off, this game is gorgeous. The amount of detail that went into this game is just impressive. The enemy design is varied, but has some reminisce of Halo. Most negative users complain that there is only four or five enemies and they are all the same. Well obviously they never left Earth. On Mars there is the Cabal, giant massive hulks that feel reminiscent of hunters from Halo. On Venus there are Vex, sentient machines full of malice and wonder. The Moon houses the Hive, space zombies if you will and extremly terrifying. On Earth are the Fallen, the main enemy of humanity and reminiscent of the Covenant from Halo. You can fight most of these enemies in multiple locations as well, forcing you to change your equipment and tactics often.

    Destiny is absolutely beautiful. From the gun designs to the locations you will visit, you can tell thousands of dedicated hours went into this game. The UI is simple and inviting and gets the job done extremly well. There is tons of customization for your character from appearance to guns; classes to abilities; even level up stats are available to your character and equipment. One thing you should know is that you will be upgrading and changing your gear often. This in turn means you will be replaying missions often to find better loot and progress your character.

    The story is expanding. This is just the start for Bungie and Destiny. Through weekly events and expansions, the world and story will only grow more epic and engaging. There is plenty to do and lots to discover. Every planet has its own giant area to scout, where you can explore and do basic fetch quests for items and xp, but the quests can get slightly repetitive. Mars stuck out to me the most because there was so much going on for a planet that I assumed would just be red sand. Do not listen to those saying the worlds are tiny. There are hidden caves and massive caverns hidden everywhere when you explore and I am still constantly getting lost and exploring new areas each time I play.

    The multiplayer aspect of this game is pretty primitive. The missions require you to party up before you start and if you do not have a few friends with PS4's, I would recommend getting Destiny on a console you have friends on. It was frustrating playing with random team members due to a lack of communication tools and the fact that players would often leave the game mid way through. Destiny is all about the multiplayer aspect and you would expect a game so focused on multiplayer to have a basic matchmaking system. Luckily, many of my friends own PS4's so the lack of matchmaking on missions didn't bother me to much. Also, it should be noted that playing PvP is most enjoyable with team members that communicate and work together complete goals. The PvP can be a fun distraction from playing missions and strikes and could hold together as a primary reason to come back to this game for months to come. As PvP goes, it's basic FPS game types versus human players.

    Destiny was an extremly over hyped game. Between fan speculation, rumors, and the Alpha/Beta many fans were expecting more. Don't get me wrong there is plenty to do in this game, but many other user reviewers seemed to think Destiny would be a completely different game from the Beta build. It is very much so a RPG FPS first, rather than a MMO. It handles like most FPS's and is in no way revolutionary like some where expecting. This however does not make it a bad game. It takes many concepts from other games and mashes them together to make a super enjoyable shooter. Just don't buy Destiny intending it to reinvent the wheel.

    Destiny is a fantastic game. It will grow into a new universe and be a new franchise rising in popularity as years progress. It's a polished FPS with RPG elements that make it fun and varied. There is a lot to see and explore and will keep you entertained for years to come. It is lacking in the multiplayer area, but if you have friends dedicated to play you will have a enjoyable gaming experience. Look past the negitive reviews and understand that while Destiny may not reinvent the wheel, it rolls along quite well. 8/10    … Expand
  37. LFiori
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    It is a great game, indeed, with some problems such as: the story is poor, the chat system almost does not exist and the match system goes in the same way. However, the gameplay is very fun, the graphics are smooth and the classes and items and xp are something that make you want to play more and more. Though the quests are a bit boring, it is a nice game after all, and I think it deservesIt is a great game, indeed, with some problems such as: the story is poor, the chat system almost does not exist and the match system goes in the same way. However, the gameplay is very fun, the graphics are smooth and the classes and items and xp are something that make you want to play more and more. Though the quests are a bit boring, it is a nice game after all, and I think it deserves an 8 score!… Expand
  38. jzyk93
    Nov 30, 2014
    6
    -GRAPHICS: Very nice, crisp detail in the game. You can see planets revolving and cracks in buildings. The attention to detail is nice. 9/10 on graphics.
    -STORY: The story is so vague and dry I had to go to the internet to see what the game was about. The story is that bad. I felt like it left some plot holes unanswered and there is hardly any character development at all. 4/10 on story.    -GRAPHICS: Very nice, crisp detail in the game. You can see planets revolving and cracks in buildings. The attention to detail is nice. 9/10 on graphics.
    -STORY: The story is so vague and dry I had to go to the internet to see what the game was about. The story is that bad. I felt like it left some plot holes unanswered and there is hardly any character development at all. 4/10 on story.
    -GAMEPLAY: The gameplay is fun especially when you have friends to play with and help out. The controls are smooth and you feel like you are in total control. However there is no over world map you can see; only the one where you pick a mission on the planet of your choice. The gameplay gets very redundant after so long and Bungie really needs to make the areas much larger. 7/10 for gameplay.
    -MULTIPLAYER: The multiplayer in Destiny is your run of the mill team death match, capture the flag, and free for all. With this being an MMO it is essentially a multiplayer game in itself but the strict multiplayer element is very basic and just like Call of Duty. 5/10 for Multiplayer.
    -VERDICT: Destiny is a fun game and great social experience for those who want the most out of their PS4. It has beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay but the story is just plain terrible. If you like a social experience and like to try a fun game while it may last you a short while try this game. For an overall score of 7/10.    … Expand
  39. datguy12345
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Great game, with a desire to be one of a kind. Forget the bad and salty reviews, this game hits on all cylinders and excels. The controls are great the physics are bang on, and the whole game is a trill ride so far (currently level 18)
  40. jfkitchens
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I was never a Halo kind or really big into shooters, but Destiny has me hooked. I can't say I have the complaint of not enough content. Patrol missions are a lot of fun and can be challenging. The Crucible, while brutal for lower levels, has to be the most fun I've had with a game in a while. I know there are some complaints about chat, but I'm fine not hearing all the randomness thatI was never a Halo kind or really big into shooters, but Destiny has me hooked. I can't say I have the complaint of not enough content. Patrol missions are a lot of fun and can be challenging. The Crucible, while brutal for lower levels, has to be the most fun I've had with a game in a while. I know there are some complaints about chat, but I'm fine not hearing all the randomness that people like to hurl whilst trying to kill one another.… Expand
  41. amirreza1
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    I dont know why users give bad rating to this master piece , Its better than all halo games.
    Its a great game. The best part of game is Tower. Tower is a thing is need in all shooter games.
  42. stabzmcgee
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Destiny is addictive. I understand what people are saying about the games repetitiveness, but those people probably don't play other MMORPGs like WOW, where grinding and repetitive actions are required to level up. Pokemon is extremely repetitive! story is barely there. But it is a staple in gaming's history. So is Destiny. Higher level raid was awesome, and loot grabbing is fun. Those whoDestiny is addictive. I understand what people are saying about the games repetitiveness, but those people probably don't play other MMORPGs like WOW, where grinding and repetitive actions are required to level up. Pokemon is extremely repetitive! story is barely there. But it is a staple in gaming's history. So is Destiny. Higher level raid was awesome, and loot grabbing is fun. Those who are offering lower scores were expecting a basic fps forcefed story. Destiny is not Halo- and that is a good thing.… Expand
  43. derHoonter
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    I haven't played this game, I put what I want. It could be a score of 0, but for some reason I wanted to put 10.
    Guys with Metacritics time to change the policy reviews.
  44. XxpyrosmilexX
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Is this the game everyone was hoping for? No. But is it a bad game? I'm here to tell you that it is very far from it! But first, let me clear something for the people who had no idea what this game would be before release. Destiny is an Action-Adventure First Person RPG and nothing more. It has MMO elements, but it's not an MMO. So the negative reviews from most people are invalid. So whyIs this the game everyone was hoping for? No. But is it a bad game? I'm here to tell you that it is very far from it! But first, let me clear something for the people who had no idea what this game would be before release. Destiny is an Action-Adventure First Person RPG and nothing more. It has MMO elements, but it's not an MMO. So the negative reviews from most people are invalid. So why should you buy this game? Well if you're into finding loot, getting rewards, playing online Co-OP with friends and playing Online competitive multiplayer for hours upon hours, then go and buy this game. Destiny is great playing alone, but even better when you have 1-4 friends in your fireteam! As for the story, it is a little hidden, but once you get more into it, it's gets really good. Not great, but good. All these negative reviews are just people that are pissed about how "this game isn't even an MMO", but never even read about the game before it's release. Should you get destiny? Yes. Is there a reason for you not to get it? I can't really think of any. Is this game perfect? No, but it's awesome!… Expand
  45. Rogers319
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Destiny has it's hooks in me. It's a short storyline, and a grind for gear after that (which is not a bad thing). Think Borderlands/ Diablo 3. The scenery is stunning, and I often find myself stopping to admire the view. Solid game-play mechanics makes it a competitive, skill based shooter. Destiny would rank among the greats of all time if it hadn't fell short on some major themes.Destiny has it's hooks in me. It's a short storyline, and a grind for gear after that (which is not a bad thing). Think Borderlands/ Diablo 3. The scenery is stunning, and I often find myself stopping to admire the view. Solid game-play mechanics makes it a competitive, skill based shooter. Destiny would rank among the greats of all time if it hadn't fell short on some major themes. First, and foremost- communication. It's absolutely ridiculous you cannot voice chat with the Guardians around you. I often feel alone, even when surrounded by others. Second, the story line is sub-par at best. Stereotypical writing, and no major surprises along the way. I'm currently level 20, and I still have no idea what I am, who I am, and why I'm doing what I'm doing. I want to have some emotional reactions to characters, but it just never meets the mark. Third, and my final complaint is the repetitive nature of the mission. Ghost scans something, you fight off hordes. However, these are things that can easily be fixed in future updates, and i look forward to that happening. This is by far the best console game of the next generation. Had Bungie implemented a legit chat system, this game would have been a solid 9.5. However, it's enjoyable as it's stands and I've gotten my 60 dollars worth in the first 3 days alone. Looking forward to future content updates.… Expand
  46. Shejk
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    A fun, beautiful and ambitious sci-fi shooter that will keep you coming back for more.

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

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

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

    Cons:
    Story a bit short
    More subclasses would be nice    … Expand
  47. Arcaroxx
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Destiny isn't the game we were promised. But should we be surprised? Not really. The hype was there, and the game didn't live up to it. But this doesn't make of it a bad game! The graphics are a treat for your eyes, the planets are unique in their own ways and don't feel empty, the gameplay is smooth and fun and the game rarely has bugs or glitches. The music is very engaging and the PvPDestiny isn't the game we were promised. But should we be surprised? Not really. The hype was there, and the game didn't live up to it. But this doesn't make of it a bad game! The graphics are a treat for your eyes, the planets are unique in their own ways and don't feel empty, the gameplay is smooth and fun and the game rarely has bugs or glitches. The music is very engaging and the PvP is fun and requires skill. Do such things deserve a 0 (which is a worse score than Transformers Games and Spider-Man games...) because the game wasn't what we were promised? Of course not! Yes the world isn't THAT massive, but it still is quite big. Yes the level cap is low, but the incredible amount of gear available for your character hides that small level cap. Bungie once again, did not disappoint. With fluid gameplay, brilliantly designed first-person shooster mechanics and a unique universe, Destiny is a great game no matter what.… Expand
  48. leMMingSlayeR
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    After 6 hours of gameplay I can say that this game is very fun. Sci-Fi open world RPG with nice class customization and HUGE maps. In my opinion so far:
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 8
    Controls: 10
    Story: 7
    Art direction/
    style: 9
    Quests: 7
    Enemy AI: 8
  49. sillyman
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Destiny does start off slow in the early levels, but as you gain levels so many more things open up, it is currently suffering from things like, no in-game voice chat outside of fire teams but I have been playing this game non-stop. It doesn't add anything new really, it instead adds things from different games and combines them in a sleek and fantastic way. It doesnt do anything new butDestiny does start off slow in the early levels, but as you gain levels so many more things open up, it is currently suffering from things like, no in-game voice chat outside of fire teams but I have been playing this game non-stop. It doesn't add anything new really, it instead adds things from different games and combines them in a sleek and fantastic way. It doesnt do anything new but what it does do is excellent… Expand
  50. weirdice
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I love this game. The thing I liked about Titanfall back when it came out was the level of freedom of movement it gave you with the double-jumping and wall-running and everything after that felt lacking but at the same time Titanfall had a twitch shooting style that I can't get into for some reason. Destiny from a competitive multiplayer perspective has that freedom of movement, althoughI love this game. The thing I liked about Titanfall back when it came out was the level of freedom of movement it gave you with the double-jumping and wall-running and everything after that felt lacking but at the same time Titanfall had a twitch shooting style that I can't get into for some reason. Destiny from a competitive multiplayer perspective has that freedom of movement, although in a slightly different form, but it also has a shooting style that still feel like halo in such a way that I can get into it and have fun.

    I also love the strikes and how they are set up such that you can jump into one with two other random people and have fun. just about the only thing I wish it had was more strikes.    … Expand
  51. EkD54
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    No entiendo las criticas negativas a este juego, si te gusta el genero se trata de una obra de arte, es logico que si este no es tu tipo de juego no te guste; es como si yo tuviese que criticar a Fifa, tal vez le pondría un 0 porque estoy hasta las narices de siempre lo mismo.

    El juego es sencillamente un vicio, llegar al nivel 20 y superar la historia es relativamente sencillo y    No entiendo las criticas negativas a este juego, si te gusta el genero se trata de una obra de arte, es logico que si este no es tu tipo de juego no te guste; es como si yo tuviese que criticar a Fifa, tal vez le pondría un 0 porque estoy hasta las narices de siempre lo mismo.

    El juego es sencillamente un vicio, llegar al nivel 20 y superar la historia es relativamente sencillo y rápido, pero es justo terminada esa parte, cuando llega el vicio de verdad. En ese momento empiezas a entender toda la dinámica del juego (experiencia, luz, monedas,...) y cuando se vuelve una locura de juego y aún más si lo haces con amigos. Llevaré ya unas 25 horas de juego y puedo garantizar que le seguiré dando tantas más como pueda porque el hecho de querer ir consiguiendo objetos con más luz para subir de nivel, poder superar eventos de varias horas que suponen un auténtico reto... Eso lo ha conseguido Bungie como pocos    … Expand
  52. BrennRambles
    Sep 22, 2014
    7
    Great Game, needed more story to it though, it just felt empty. They could have also included trading into the game which would have made it a lot more interesting. I also feel that making it so you need to get lucky in finding armor to level up past 20 is a little ridiculous. It limits you to what you can do.
  53. Artollas
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    What are u saying people giving a 0 to this game? really a game where u have different enviroments different places Different armour Co-op Raids Different Weapons. Public Events. This is NOT Call of duty with your double xp weekend this is destiny a great game with alot of xbox halo fanboys hater.
  54. Matlerman
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Wonderful game that may not be for everyone. Personally I love sci if genres so I'm having a blast with this game. Only problem is if no Internet you can't play. But that's not the games problem it's mine. This is not a review rather a opinion. Pick it up and give it a try!
  55. Jereem06
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    I created an account on this website just to defend this game from all the trolls.

    - Great Atmosphere
    - Refreshing
    - Amazing Gameplay
    - Good pvp/pve balance
    - Challenging end game
    - Lots of updates to come (yes for me this is positive)

    only one problem, ingame communication. I would have put a 8/10 because of this.
  56. drizzti90
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Hurro everybody.......I am having a great tiem with destiny besides a few minor complaints. Currently at lvl. 11 and hoping to get to lvl 15 soon so that I can actually post a goood review. As I don't play with my friends online- my experience with the game has been almost entirely solo (bar public events and a strike mission that was a BLAST). Remind me of the good old days whenHurro everybody.......I am having a great tiem with destiny besides a few minor complaints. Currently at lvl. 11 and hoping to get to lvl 15 soon so that I can actually post a goood review. As I don't play with my friends online- my experience with the game has been almost entirely solo (bar public events and a strike mission that was a BLAST). Remind me of the good old days when playing WOW was still fun for me. My main complaint would be the lack of non-hostile creatures in the environments which I have explored so far. These environments should have hoards of roaming "whatevers" that could be accidentally aggroed, used as a distraction for enemies, ect. The 10 is to balance out the 1's- this game deserves a 8 so far with me, hoping the end game brings that up to a 9.… Expand
  57. Ozzy1230
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Game is amazing! Way to many people hating on this game. 0/10 REALLY!? I smell BS! The game-play is really good and love the mixture of shooter/rpg idea. I can't wait to get home and play it.
  58. Unstoppabull
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    1) bought a PS4 in november 2013.
    2) haven't played a single game (I own all releases up till today) for over 20 hours
    3) Destiny released, can't think of anything else to do with my spare gaming time. This game is epic, it's not 'complete' yet but give them time. I think Destiny might become for the PS4 (and X1) what World of Warcraft was for PC. A game changer. All the    1) bought a PS4 in november 2013.
    2) haven't played a single game (I own all releases up till today) for over 20 hours
    3) Destiny released, can't think of anything else to do with my spare gaming time.

    This game is epic, it's not 'complete' yet but give them time.
    I think Destiny might become for the PS4 (and X1) what World of Warcraft was for PC.

    A game changer.

    All the negative reviews here must be because they don't have friends to play with.
    Ingame voicechat: works perfect, crystal clear.
    Coöp experience: awesome, having tons of fun.
    Learning curve: it's steep, but what do you expect of a new game? Put in some effort.
    PVP: I don't really like it (pulse rifles are WAY overpowered), would be nice to have 10v10 or even bigger battles.
    Storymode: it's OK, sometimes you gotta go back to the same place a few times, but the views man... Amazing.

    Need help doing the strike missions or so? Hit me up on PSN: Trapgat.    … Expand
  59. OmegaTigerWoods
    Apr 12, 2017
    7
    It's not perfect; the game in its current state is pretty bare bones & the loot system could be stronger & more diverse, but unlike Borderlands, the shooting is fantastic & feels great. The Game also looks beautiful, boasts a beautiful soundtrack & when you have friends to play with, it's easily one of the best playing experiences you can have on the PS4.

    This is also clearly a    It's not perfect; the game in its current state is pretty bare bones & the loot system could be stronger & more diverse, but unlike Borderlands, the shooting is fantastic & feels great. The Game also looks beautiful, boasts a beautiful soundtrack & when you have friends to play with, it's easily one of the best playing experiences you can have on the PS4.

    This is also clearly a long-term project for Bungie, it's going to get far better down the track so you might as well jump on early!    … Expand
  60. Joe614
    Jun 20, 2016
    6
    First and foremost, it is one of the best shooters I have played in my life. The game-play mechanics are amazing. Everything seems to flow well when it comes down to the shooter aspects. Even though the game-play mechanics are amazing, the game lacks in story and content.
  61. HiDef-Jules
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    I'm having a total blast playing co-op with my girlfriend. Don't be a sheep and jump on the bash Destiny bandwagon, just play it and you'll see how great it is. I can't wait to see this game develop over time, because it's already awesome.
  62. Catolic_Gamer
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Estou gostando muito do jogo, ótima jogabilidade, boa história e gráficos deslumbrantes. Sei que cada pessoa tem sua opinião, mas acho que não devem se deixar levar pelos reviews pessimistas e ter sua própria experiência de jogo. Vocês não vão se arrepender!!! Parabéns à Bungie pelo ótimo trabalho!!!
    Abraços e fiquem com Deus!!!
  63. Skarwind
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    The first thing I have to say about this game is that if you followed in the wake of the hype train you will be hugely disappointed. That being said, I believe if you were that hyped about a game in this day and age you only have yourself to blame.

    The game overall is solid. It has good gameplay, graphics, music, and sound. The storyline is almost non existent, but being published by    The first thing I have to say about this game is that if you followed in the wake of the hype train you will be hugely disappointed. That being said, I believe if you were that hyped about a game in this day and age you only have yourself to blame.

    The game overall is solid. It has good gameplay, graphics, music, and sound. The storyline is almost non existent, but being published by Activision may have had something to do with that. They have always been a company about money first and quality second so the gaming community should have expected the base game to lack features that will most likely be added as future DLC.

    Putting story aside (this is an fps after all) the game itself is fun. And first and foremost that is what matters. Is there complexity to the game? Not really. Is there explosive action on a grand scale? It's hit or miss on that one. On one note you get fast paced gunplay, but there's not much destruction other than grenades exploding or vehicles being destroyed. There is no destructive terrain, or much in the way of cinematic detail, but the actual combat is still addictive.

    In my opinion the content that the game provides is a good foundation for more to come. At the moment of this writing there are already planned events in the works. It will be up to the community to decide if these are a good addition to the game but for now there is enough to do for a game starting out.

    There is a campaign which is mainly an excuse to hit the level cap, and there Is Pvp to test your abilities against other players (just like your standard shooter). There are also optional quest to keep you busy. Strikes (baby raids), patrol missions (grind kills/fetch quest) and bounties (do X objective with abilities/kill enemies a certain way), and all of this Is a nice time sink if you like things like that. Just like most online RPGs have things like this to keep you busy till the next purchase.

    Destiny does it's job decently but it does need improvement. The skill trees are lackluster. The enemy AI is simplistic and the boss fights leave much to the imagination. The storyline will hopefully be expanded and more in depth in the future. All of these things and more must be fixed and fine tuned to make this game worth higher than a 7 but for now the game is still worth playing. Having friends makes the experience better as well. The Bungie team has succeeded before and I believe they will again given enough time and patience.

    For now the ultimate way to know if the game is for you or not is to play it yourself. Watch some streams, see some let's plays, go to a friend's house and play it. Give it a chance and if you like it post an honest review about it. If you like it then welcome to the family and if you don't then you can always avoid the game, save your 60$ and play something else.    … Expand
  64. mercx101
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    I love it! Probably one of my top all time 3 favorite games. However I do understand that people expected more from it. I've played all the halos, COD and battlefields. I love this one far more than any of those and I the fact I can play a MMO like it's a single player game is huge to me cause I love a good story. People have to remember that it's only the beginning and really there areI love it! Probably one of my top all time 3 favorite games. However I do understand that people expected more from it. I've played all the halos, COD and battlefields. I love this one far more than any of those and I the fact I can play a MMO like it's a single player game is huge to me cause I love a good story. People have to remember that it's only the beginning and really there are updating the game with new content every couple of weeks. I think that people that are pissed about the story and forget that they loved Halo and there wasn't much story in that in the beginning either. Also remember assassins creed for the record started the same way. I actually did like the story in halo and played the campaigns for each one. I think that this game has an amazing potential and as updates come and go it will come out more and more. If you honestly think they spent five years developing a story and the first 20-25 levels was going to reveal it all to you, I could see why you would be disappointed. Remember that reviving dead ghosts also reveals a good amount of back story if you take the time to check it out. The game looks beautiful, mechanics are great and smooth, bungie paid major attention to detail in which few games ever do. I find the loading screens and cut scenes beautiful and the music gets ready to play before each PVP match. I am not some fanboy of any one style of game and as a matter of fact I don't care for first person shooters. I usually buy and stop playing within a week or two. I will be playing destiny for a long time.… Expand
  65. AgentRJB
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Currently at level 9 and on the Moon. So far, feel really good about this game. A lot of exploring on each map, the PVP is competitive, and the social aspect is cool. Excited to see what awaits when I reach level 20.
  66. wpnfreak00
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Before I say anything, PLEASE take this advice. DO. NOT. EXPECT. ANYTHING. Try to accept the game for what it is, not for what it's been hyped up to be. Now, onto the review.
    ...well I must say, I never expected the negative reviews to be this...abundant. But you should pay more attention to the fact that there are more positive reviews than negative on this site. And it's for good    Before I say anything, PLEASE take this advice. DO. NOT. EXPECT. ANYTHING. Try to accept the game for what it is, not for what it's been hyped up to be. Now, onto the review.
    ...well I must say, I never expected the negative reviews to be this...abundant. But you should pay more attention to the fact that there are more positive reviews than negative on this site. And it's for good reason. No, it's not worth the extreme over-hype, but It's still VERY much worth your time. I've played it since the alpha, and it's still a good game. Pay no attention to the PC players raging because they have to wait a year, pay no attention to the people who don't have steady internet access, pay attention to people who have ACTUALLY PLAYED it, instead of spectators. I'll admit, the game didn't look all too impressive by looks, but playing it is a completely different experience. And about the whole "Halo clone" concept...it has Halo elements, and you can see it, they even used a sound effect from Halo in it, I thought of it as nostalgia. It's not COMPLETELY Borderlands + Halo, but it's a mild version of it. You level up and gain attributes to your skills like Borderlands, you can get subclasses, the environment and movement feel like Halo, as well as enemies. The story may not be much to brag about...but, in an MMOFPS with RPG elements, I'm surprised people were looking for The Last of Us-tier story-telling. It wasn't made by Telltale, so try not to expect it. Overall, this game is extremely fun, and it's certainly a treat with friends. If you want to be able to talk with people, I've been invited by strangers in levels, in other words, you can make friends relatively simply, you can even just dance next to them in town (lol).    … Expand
  67. rubberDuckie
    Sep 19, 2014
    7
    I am writing this review to correct for an earlier review which I now believe is in need of an update. I had previously rated this game a 9, having played it much more extensively I have revised my opinion to a seven. The reasons for this are as follows:

    The game should only be played with friends. If you have plenty of friends to play with this game will feel like an 8 or a 9. If    I am writing this review to correct for an earlier review which I now believe is in need of an update. I had previously rated this game a 9, having played it much more extensively I have revised my opinion to a seven. The reasons for this are as follows:

    The game should only be played with friends. If you have plenty of friends to play with this game will feel like an 8 or a 9. If you've got numerous and regular gaming buddies; it is probably one of the best games on next gen. I have played almost the entirety of my time with mates and it has been, for the most part, very enjoyable. The gameplay is excellent and exceedingly polished. That said, if you are ever unfortunate enough to have to play by yourself, or with randoms, you will likely find it much less enjoyable. This is because...

    There is no story. This is not strictly true; there supposedly is a very deep and fascinating story, we just dont get to see any of it. There's a moment near the start where Bill Nighy says to your character something along the lines of "I could tell you of the battle that raged hundreds of years ago, i could tell you of [insert other crucial piece of context here]" but he doesn't, and neither does anyone else. It makes for an incredibly uncompelling campaign. There are a lot of reviews here spouting "in media res!" acrimoniously like everyone's suddenly a classics scholar and/or a lawyer.This is rather besides the point. The problem is not how the story is told but that it is not told at all. There is quite simply almost no story content whatsoever. The vast majority of the storyline is communicated either via the mission headings in the navigation menu or through running commetry from Peter Dinklage. That character is awful by the way. Genuinely, every line he speaks is so incredibly banal it actually sucks the fun from the game. Regardless, most of the time you will only have a vague idea of what is going on and you will almost certainly not care. Poor or sparse narration can be made up for by a rich game world, Destiny fails on this count also. The tower is more sterile than most hospitals. Pick the crappiest most rubbish hub from any of mass effect 1,2 or 3; it is twice as interesting as the tower. Honestly, penguin chat is better than the tower. It is sparsely populated with npcs, none of whom will talk to you, most of which will sell you a selection of five items. In most cases; two of them you cant use and three of them are rubbish. Now this changes a bit at high level, mainly because you can now use all the items but they now all suck. Once you realise that the tower is totally devoid of content you may attempt to explore beyond its walls. Don't bother, there really is nothing unique or special hiding anywhere in the gameworld. Golden chests can result in some good loot, but every significant landmark or area will be reached in the course of the campaign which, for better or worse, is pretty brief. There is no hidden lore. The grimoir cards are an interesting addition, but have no appreciaable effect upon the games failed narrative.

    The PvP is great fun, but it's not Halo. Bungie has delivered an impressive PvP experience that feels and plays a lot like a Halo game. This is not a bad thing, seeing as it was one of the greatest multiplyer series of all time. Those who have played Halo will realise that it isn't quite as tight as Halo 3/4/Reach and simply doesn't provide the same kind of variety of game types that those games did. There are also some persitant server side issues, be prepared for a statistically unlikely number of simultaneous deaths.

    Overall, the game gives the impression that it is somehow unfinished. The total amount of content isn't particularly large for such a big release. Occasional foibles suggest a lack of attention to detail. For example; Warlock players will be disappointed that many of their class items look completely identical, meanwhile the Titans peacock around with their considerable variety of towels. Furthermore the item descriptions are a somewhat disjointed, and appear to have all been written by an exhausted intern over a two hour period. "Titan armour is heavy enough to crack stone" Really? How fascinating.    … Expand
  68. LokNLoadedG
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    I've been playing this game since Tuesday and it's been amazing. I know the game doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it got but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. There are debates involving how it looks like Halo and plays like Borderlands but seriously, I don't think it really matters. So a game that involves space reminds you of Halo? Okay there are tons of those. A game where youI've been playing this game since Tuesday and it's been amazing. I know the game doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it got but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. There are debates involving how it looks like Halo and plays like Borderlands but seriously, I don't think it really matters. So a game that involves space reminds you of Halo? Okay there are tons of those. A game where you run around freely and purchasing guns with a story line and reminds you of Borderlands? Who cares. Those are just hippies being angry, saying how "Bungie mashed Borderlands+Halo together". That doesn't mean it's a bad game. Let's see you hippies make a better and original idea.

    I would recommend playing this game with friends (or even just join a Facebook group and add people there) because doing missions solo may be slightly difficult, even if you are at the recommended level. I'm currently level 16 and been enjoying the hell out of this game.

    I saw some reviews saying leveling up too fast may hurt in the long run, but I can say it won't because there are going to be a LOT of content for those that are for max level players.

    As a MMOFPS/RPG, I'd say Destiny is really successful and satisfies those elements. When you see people saying how it's like any other FPS games, you have to think about this, WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM AN FPS GAME?! Like seriously, FPS = run, kill, knife, shoot etc. I don't know what these people want from FPS.

    I mean yes, Destiny is a great game but doesn't necessarily live up to the hype it had, but it's one hella fun of a game. And honestly, if a game is FUN, it's doing it's job. Just ignore all those idiotic haters and have some fun.    … Expand
  69. horusoftheday
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Im going to start with... rating a game a 0,1,2 or a three... they are the type of games you turn off after you insert the disk. Dont listen to all the haters saying its a terrible game. I have played it for fifteen hours and I hate it??? Fifteen hours? Not liking it one bit? Its been out for two days. I get that fps mmo games with an rpg element arent for everyone. And yes I could pick aIm going to start with... rating a game a 0,1,2 or a three... they are the type of games you turn off after you insert the disk. Dont listen to all the haters saying its a terrible game. I have played it for fifteen hours and I hate it??? Fifteen hours? Not liking it one bit? Its been out for two days. I get that fps mmo games with an rpg element arent for everyone. And yes I could pick a few faults. Lets remember killzone shadow fall was a 7 or an 8? And now everyone is telling me this isnt even as good? Ive probably put about ten hours in and its pretty much what I expect from most rpgs these days. Story isnt a big part of the game *cough cough diablo*
    Most games these days focus on interactions with other gamers. This one virtually said it was about that and people are expecting a really in depth rpg with fps and engrossing storyline? This is pretty obvioisly a game about raiding with friends. Saying that I have only been running through solo. And the content and scope of the size of the game is jaw dropping. Alot of people are complaining about bosses having a high health... have you guys played a mmo game before? Plus maybe your not killing them because you have not put the time in to developing your weapons and matching armor to suit your play style? Because I know I can take down most bosses with 4 head shots maybe 5 with a sniper rifle? Love the difficulty of it. Its a fun openended game with room for expansions and development    … Expand
  70. LVenter
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I read all the reviews on this game. Critics and user ones. I would like to add something that might help out on how wrong they are about Destiny. First Diablo 3 is that exact same style except its not in first person and no PVP. D3 has a bad story... repetitive game-play... kills hordes of enemies...single player can be finished quickly. And yet it got 90% rating on PS4 and otherI read all the reviews on this game. Critics and user ones. I would like to add something that might help out on how wrong they are about Destiny. First Diablo 3 is that exact same style except its not in first person and no PVP. D3 has a bad story... repetitive game-play... kills hordes of enemies...single player can be finished quickly. And yet it got 90% rating on PS4 and other platforms. The thing is both of these games are about awesome game-play, collecting loot and skills/perks. Destiny does those very well. I would disagree with all the reviews bashing this based on all the hype that by the way Diablo 3 had too, but yet still got high scores. They cant seem to understand this game. To finish this off I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys diablo 3 attributes plus PVP but in first person.… Expand
  71. H0tttttt
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Destiny is hands down the best multilayer game of the year; it boasts fluid mechanics, beautiful scenery, and a large variety of weapons and gear. Compared to games like COD, Titanfall, and Halo, Destiny stands out with its extremely customizable characters and play style. Destiny also includes a huge variety of game modes to fit all play styles. The crucible offers fan favorite game modesDestiny is hands down the best multilayer game of the year; it boasts fluid mechanics, beautiful scenery, and a large variety of weapons and gear. Compared to games like COD, Titanfall, and Halo, Destiny stands out with its extremely customizable characters and play style. Destiny also includes a huge variety of game modes to fit all play styles. The crucible offers fan favorite game modes similar to COD’s domination and headquarters. Multi-player is not your forte? Explore the different planets on your sparrow and complete the patrol missions. Watch out for random social events that encourages Guardians to come together to complete a time objective. Feeling froggy? Leap into weekly heroic raids and put your rare and legendary weapons and armor to the test against countless foes and fierce bosses. Destiny really offers something for everyone. Bungie said it the best, this is a platform rather than a game. The upcoming DLC and social events will prove to be the most support a company has offered an IP. We’ve definitely never seen EA interact with their gamers to this extent. And likely never will. Thank you Bungie!… Expand
  72. zephead223
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    I will start by saying that it is obvious 90% of the user reviews here who were so negative didnt even get to level 10 on 1 character. Look at the review dates, all on release day. This is not a game for the instant gratification call of duty child. It successfully blends a fantastic fps element with great gunplay, with every part of an.MMO that isnt boring. This gane isnt perfect, butI will start by saying that it is obvious 90% of the user reviews here who were so negative didnt even get to level 10 on 1 character. Look at the review dates, all on release day. This is not a game for the instant gratification call of duty child. It successfully blends a fantastic fps element with great gunplay, with every part of an.MMO that isnt boring. This gane isnt perfect, but after reaching the endgame I realize thats where the game truly starts(just like.bungie said prelease mind you). If you look at the release schedule bungie has new content coming out EVERY WEEK. The soundtrack is simply sublime, each class and customizations fits any shooters style. There is a grind element but for me the gunplay was so superb it nevwr felt that way. Dont listen to these spoiled add generation kids and treat yourself to an immersive evergrowing experience. It is by no means perfect, but I do feelbin a years time it actually will be.… Expand
  73. Liquid303
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I was one of the masses ,questioning if this loftily ambitious title was worth it or not . So I read every review possible ,confident I might have to return my game due to such bad reviews. Thank god they were oh so wrong. Granted ,it could be better but what I found here was brimming with such atmospheric polish I was totally immersed from the start. Being a fan of The Borderland andI was one of the masses ,questioning if this loftily ambitious title was worth it or not . So I read every review possible ,confident I might have to return my game due to such bad reviews. Thank god they were oh so wrong. Granted ,it could be better but what I found here was brimming with such atmospheric polish I was totally immersed from the start. Being a fan of The Borderland and Diablo series let me tell you that this games loot and upgrade systems have an almost drug addictive quality. There's no reviewer ,including myself ,that can accurately describe the games nuances enough. You simply need to buy this game Trust me, you definitely spent more in the past, for less.… Expand
  74. lyoda97
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Awesome game I don't know why people hate it so much its and mmorpg styled game so if you like mmo style games then youll love this. If you're used to COD and Halo be warned its basically an mmo.
  75. Moridas
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Destiny isn't bad, but I don't like it. The multiplayer isn't good enough to make me leave BF4 or Titanfall and the single player story is nowhere near Halo 4. In single player, I feel that i'm playing an MMO alone...do this and do that. Hold that position, grind gear. I would give Destiny a 8 if the MP was more balanced without annoying "supers".
  76. BENx
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    The hype train really ran away with this title. I remember the E3 videos that gave me the impression I would be exploring vast landscapes with my friends, who dropped in via a nice looking ship entrance. I also remember the ghost robot having character, one scene where he offers to switch on the lights in a dark dungeon and then flies off muttering some amusing patter had me believing thatThe hype train really ran away with this title. I remember the E3 videos that gave me the impression I would be exploring vast landscapes with my friends, who dropped in via a nice looking ship entrance. I also remember the ghost robot having character, one scene where he offers to switch on the lights in a dark dungeon and then flies off muttering some amusing patter had me believing that he would resemble "Wheatley", the hilarious robot from Portal 2.

    The game feels diluted from what we were shown and told it would be. That does not make it a zero though, in fact there is a lot of fun to be had once you cancel your expectations from E3.

    The shooting is fun and the controls are solid. The locations look really good and the sounds compliment the atmosphere well. Once the loot system gets a hook into you it does not let go and there is always the temptation for "just one more" to see if you can unlock that next rare item or skill upgrade. It feels good to race around some of the missions with friends on the shrike vehicles. The pvp feels well put together and is enjoyable at this stage. Those who like the grind will benefit from the contracts that can be completed in exchange for xp. There is definitely scope here to expand on this new IP and that is what a lot of people have been waiting for since the new consoles released.

    The game is nowhere near a 10 either. The locations, whilst looking great, are not large enough. The enemies are not intelligent or varied in their attack methods. There are not a great variety of enemies. there is not enough variety in weapons from the same family ie a level 1 shot gun will not operate in a different way to a level 20 shot gun only the inflicted damage seems to be the difference. Those who remember the gun porn from borderlands will be expecting more and although you will not find as many mediocre weapons as there were in borderlands, they also feel quite tame in comparison.

    Speaking of borderlands it is worth noting that this game takes itself more seriously than borderlands. The humor is replaced with an emphasis on tension. The option to dance with other players feels a little out of place in this universe.

    In summary the game is good and if handled correctly there are many directions that Bungie could take the ip with fresh dlc and new ideas (new weapon types, new vehicle types, Forza style customization options for absolutely everything, multiplayer random game type events like the Gears of War series used to come up with.) to shake things up once it becomes stale. In a dry market this is well worth your time and in its current state the game is a solid seven.    … Expand
  77. HDzombie03
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    I don't get the negative scores for Destiny. But I do understand a lot of the complaints. The world is a bit empty, with very few loot drops. So it's not on that same "Gun craze" as borderlands. The story is shallow, which is a shame seeing as how this is the company that made Halo. The graphics aren't bad, but disappointing considering the budget this game had. Peter dinklage (or,I don't get the negative scores for Destiny. But I do understand a lot of the complaints. The world is a bit empty, with very few loot drops. So it's not on that same "Gun craze" as borderlands. The story is shallow, which is a shame seeing as how this is the company that made Halo. The graphics aren't bad, but disappointing considering the budget this game had. Peter dinklage (or, dinklbot) delivers flat lines and sounds like he's bored. But despite all that, I'm still having a ton of fun. The controls are excellent, the enemy variety keeps things fresh, the different weapons are fun to collect and upgrade, and the different armor parts look cool. The different classes are well thought out and can be very hard to decide between. The competitive multiplayer is a ton of fun and it uses your story character, which is sometimes a good way to level up. The sparrows, the vehicles in the game, are fun to drive, as are the pikes. This game is a ton of fun, and I suggest it to anyone who is an FPS fan, especially if you have a couple of friends to play with you.… Expand
  78. IMPOSSIBLE
    Nov 22, 2014
    7
    This game is not horrible like some of the user reviews put it, yes it is repetitive and the story line is kinda crap but there is a fun part of leveling up your weapons and stuff so it is not a bad game its not a 0,1,or 2 that some idiots put it as its fun for grinders but it needs improvement.
  79. mikemc1958
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    several days playing destiny and i still give it an score of 10.online matches are a blast,haven't played

    all the single player yet . still cant figure out the negative scores aaa game in my book!!!!!
  80. DestinyWolf
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    One of the best shooters I've played. The customization options are great. PVP is amazing and fast paced. It's a great game to just pick up and jump into. It feels like a no grind mmo. Strikes are amazing and very rewarding. You can even scale them for the more experienced player! This is a great game for anyone who loves shooters but is just tired of the same old thing. While the gameOne of the best shooters I've played. The customization options are great. PVP is amazing and fast paced. It's a great game to just pick up and jump into. It feels like a no grind mmo. Strikes are amazing and very rewarding. You can even scale them for the more experienced player! This is a great game for anyone who loves shooters but is just tired of the same old thing. While the game does look good on outdated consoles, I recommend it for the PS4 or Xbox1 to really experience the beauty of the game.… Expand
  81. kenmister1
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Will, SUCK IT. Destiny is a awesome game and i believe all the negative reviews are because its just starting and theres server crashing and other stuff.
  82. Jacobie
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Very fun game, a lot of loot that you have to work for. but it is well worth it to trick out you Guardian. I hate how so many people bash the game it is very original with some of the good things taken from other games. Sure it was a bit over hyped but still well worth it.
  83. Nataraja
    Oct 18, 2014
    6
    A grinders paradise. Unless you like grinding A LOT this is not the game for you.

    Beautiful graphics, great sound, soundtrack and great gun play. But overall, its a disappointment for a franchise that is supposed to set the bar on FPS MMO(ish) games and it fails HARD. With the loss of Joe Staten, Lead Writer, a year before launch and the legal issues with Marty (composer) it seems    A grinders paradise. Unless you like grinding A LOT this is not the game for you.

    Beautiful graphics, great sound, soundtrack and great gun play. But overall, its a disappointment for a franchise that is supposed to set the bar on FPS MMO(ish) games and it fails HARD.

    With the loss of Joe Staten, Lead Writer, a year before launch and the legal issues with Marty (composer) it seems that what we were supposed to receive and what we did receive were two VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. The game appears to have been butchered and bastardized by the monetization division of Activision - cutting all meaning out of the game to be sold in some odd fashion as DLC.

    A terrible disappointment for those of us who actually thought that there would be something of significance in Destiny. I look forward to seeing what Joe Staten will do with Game of Thrones with Telltale, where writing is valued.    … Expand
  84. theDumb12
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Do I think Destiny is really worth a 10? Not really. It's honestly a solid 8 or 8.5, but there are so many people giving it zeros that it really doesn't deserve that I feel it's necessary to give it a 10.

    Like many people, I got really excited about Destiny. I preordered the PS4 bundle, and I've been anxiously anticipating it for a few months now. Honestly, the gameplay seems to have    Do I think Destiny is really worth a 10? Not really. It's honestly a solid 8 or 8.5, but there are so many people giving it zeros that it really doesn't deserve that I feel it's necessary to give it a 10.

    Like many people, I got really excited about Destiny. I preordered the PS4 bundle, and I've been anxiously anticipating it for a few months now. Honestly, the gameplay seems to have barely changed at all since the beta (which I don't have a problem with), the graphics are absolutely stunning, especially compared to the PS3 (which I played the beta on), and so far I've really enjoyed everything I've done.

    It is true that it takes quite a bit of inspiration from Borderlands, and I don't think it gives the same feeling that Borderlands does. The maps are rather small, and the missions can get a bit repetitive, but I honestly have a lot of fun playing this game and I plan on playing it for quite a while.    … Expand
  85. DrMipples
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    If your looking for an online game to play with your friends ONLINE. Then you need look no further. It's in a genre of it's own, and will definitely satisfy any gamer who's tired of the same old crap year after year. Praise Bungie for actually Making something different for a change. AND I'm glad a developer has finally shut everyone up, so we don't have to listen a loud mouth fool anyIf your looking for an online game to play with your friends ONLINE. Then you need look no further. It's in a genre of it's own, and will definitely satisfy any gamer who's tired of the same old crap year after year. Praise Bungie for actually Making something different for a change. AND I'm glad a developer has finally shut everyone up, so we don't have to listen a loud mouth fool any more. You only hear the friends you're playing with. Buy this game if you are online!… Expand
  86. mastadfosho
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This game is a perfect game for a casual gamer, or a lover of all genres such as myself. It has every element you could ask for in a video game, and integrates the "Pick up and play" aspect that you can expect from games like GTA V, Skyrim, WoW, etc. If you want to create an abstract player focused more on melee, you can. If you want to create a stealth orientated sniper, you can. IfThis game is a perfect game for a casual gamer, or a lover of all genres such as myself. It has every element you could ask for in a video game, and integrates the "Pick up and play" aspect that you can expect from games like GTA V, Skyrim, WoW, etc. If you want to create an abstract player focused more on melee, you can. If you want to create a stealth orientated sniper, you can. If you want an all around shooter, you can have it. This game is about choice, and how you want to play it is completely up to you. The beautifully designed levels allow for the ability to snipe from far or run in guns blazing. The ability to call in a land speeder (Sparrow) at the press of a button, then jolt off and triple jump up to a ledge to surprise an unsuspecting enemy allows for the "Unreal Tournament" speed orientated game play some people prefer. The numerous obstacles and hideaway coves allow for the sneaky sniper to duck out of the way and take enemies from afar. The flawless blend from multi-player to single player and vice versa make the game seem to have it all. It may be aesthetic, but the "Orbit mode" mode/level selection is really what creates this flawless blend.

    I was suspecting there would be a terribly awful amount of server lag and countless problems with the initial week or so until everyone settled down. I was pleasantly surprised, there were no issues at all! A little bit of waiting time, but nothing to really even take notice of. Bungie/Activision has really set the bar for other games considering the amount of sales they had. No more excuses for day 1 lag or server overload, especially considering there isn't a monthly fee and the ENTIRE game is online.

    Overall this game is great, it TOUCHES all aspects perfectly. It may not be as in depth with character customization as Skyrim, it may not be as open world and exporable as GTA V, it may not have the weapon and power options of WoW, it may not have the number of weapons as Borderlands, or the multiplayer FPS of halo (Although it's CLOSE here) but it blends all of these perfectly to appeal to every audience. It is not a Halo clone and it is not an MMO, sorry fanboys. It gave everything it promised and delivered an experience that should keep me busy for a long time, especially considering the DLC and updates we know it will have in the near future.    … Expand
  87. Pyro990099
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Awesome game, tons of fun, great story and action couldn't recommend it more. It looks fantastic and I may not be into pvp to much but even that is fun and simple, great game enough said.
  88. Typh
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Yeah, i just read a heap of mixed reviews from the top reviewers and they all seem to contradict each other in every aspect of the game that i'm begining to wonder that because they weren't perked with playing the game longer than a day before release, that maybe it's time to throw in some incoherant negative slang.

    This is probably something you need to experience rather than reading    Yeah, i just read a heap of mixed reviews from the top reviewers and they all seem to contradict each other in every aspect of the game that i'm begining to wonder that because they weren't perked with playing the game longer than a day before release, that maybe it's time to throw in some incoherant negative slang.

    This is probably something you need to experience rather than reading up on, Reviewers are either just idiots, or not getting the big picture, fans that are enjoying the game are still probably too busy playing it to give their 2 cents and the players that aren't seem to be the ones who have teamed up with other idiots, calling a mojority of strike missions a "1 hour grind for minimal reward", i'm not an FPS champion or anything, but if you can't complete a strike mission in under 15-25 minutes, you might want to rethink how your fireteam is approaching it.

    Even one well-known review site loved to rant about how how the landscapes were unimaginative, dull and lifeless, whereas i'm onboard with the others who agree it's the best i have ever seen. I'm in awe from the moment i touch down on every planet, too busy marvelling at every vista as an optimal sniper's nest and wondering if i'll ever be able to access that leviathan-sized ship in the distance one day on Venus which brought back that Mount Hyjal nostalgia in Vanilla WoW. Hell, if i'm waiting for my fireteam to come online, i even just sit on the tower ledge, looking at the city under the traveller - remincent of Coruscant, thinkin' bout life and stuff.

    Anyway, i'm loving every aspect of it, so i'll just throw in the only negative, the story. a bit too short and vague in terms of whats really going on, i won't give any spoilers, but i felt there were alot of peices missing and feeling a bit guilty being ceremoniously congratulated for minimal effort in story missions in contrast to the more diffucult strike missions. I was told in the last cutscene basically "the fights not over, the war has just begun...blahh..blahh.." - i thought, f***, i should hope so! Wether that was intentional for Bungie to not give too much detail away this early, time will tell. I'll be optimistic and suspect these first baby-steps into the game was more intended for us to soak in the serenity and feel of the game on a happier mood, ignorant to the darker details going on behind the scenes of the Destiny Universe to come.

    Still slugging away at hard mode strikes, story missions and bounties in crucible, It's been done before numerous times, but i'd never known a grind to be this enjoyable, One thing i love, love, love about this game is during Boss encounters on strikes - each time i play with new people, they share their own different insight on how to approach the encounter either through instruction or by example to the point that there is countless ways to effectively handle a fight with more freedom to take on whatever role you like, a breath of fresh air from the predictability and repetition on other MMO boss fights.

    This is just my opinion on observation, but there is a nice holy-trinity that is becoming quite effective in encounters which isn't neccesarily class-biased: The Kiter/Tank - The Reviver/Sniper - The Crowd Controller. You will find in a good group, all 3 in your fireteam will adopt these roles and remarkably change on variable situations such as ammo runs, player deaths and aggro. I'm liking the diversity of roles in such few class-choices.    … Expand
  89. mitch2129
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I was not excited for Destiny at all, i had played the beta and found it to be quite dull honestly. I tend not to get too excited for games based on hype but decided to pick up the game anyway due to the fact that none of the other games i am looking forward to come out until November. When i began playing Destiny i must say that I was quite underwhelmed, it felt bland and repetitive forI was not excited for Destiny at all, i had played the beta and found it to be quite dull honestly. I tend not to get too excited for games based on hype but decided to pick up the game anyway due to the fact that none of the other games i am looking forward to come out until November. When i began playing Destiny i must say that I was quite underwhelmed, it felt bland and repetitive for the first 3-4 hours, and i was a little bored due to the fact that i was playing the same thing i basically played in the Beta. But as I began to progress and level up(I started to really enjoy the game when i got around level 8), i began to care about my items and leveling and began jumping into squads with a couple of friends and became hooked. I will admit that the game can feel repetitive at times (the missions are basically, go here, kill them, kill boss, hold off enemies, repeat) but the controls, the ambiance, and the fun with friends is just so much so that it keeps me coming back for more. I admit, i can understand if someone doesn't like or enjoy the game, everyone is different, but for me this is one of the best fps' i have played in awhile.… Expand
  90. Milliondollarma
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Destiny is very similar and better than Halo, in terms of shooting mechanics, game play and style. Halo gets 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6 from reviewers? Where is the logic? Destiny has additional gaming mechanics such as looting like Diablo and Borderlands. Diablo and Borderlands get 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6? Doesn't make any sense. Then there are the MMO aspects of Destiny where the gameDestiny is very similar and better than Halo, in terms of shooting mechanics, game play and style. Halo gets 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6 from reviewers? Where is the logic? Destiny has additional gaming mechanics such as looting like Diablo and Borderlands. Diablo and Borderlands get 9s, 10s but Destiny gets 6? Doesn't make any sense. Then there are the MMO aspects of Destiny where the game gets more expansions and content over time, similar to World of Warcraft, FFXIV without the monthly subscriptions. WOW and FFXIV get 9, 10s but Destiny gets a 6? You see the pattern there. Vocal Minority who don't even own the game are just low blowing the game while the majority of gamers are putting 100hrs+ into it and damn enjoying it. In fact, there is no such game like Destiny to compare to, its massive, beautiful and a joy to play with friends. It is first of its kind and I hope they make a sequel.… Expand
  91. xentagz
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    I love this game. I see lot of potential and room for improvement. But the base is solid. Great graphics and gunplay. The best game on the ps4 at this moment.
  92. skbahtah882
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    What people need to understand is that this game is rated by EVERYBODY based on the hype and the disappointment when it came out. Not only that, but it is also being reviewed relative to how it resembles other games such as Halo and Borderlands when it is clear that it is it's own game. The game is not an MMO, the hype made it seem that way through false interperetations, and BungieWhat people need to understand is that this game is rated by EVERYBODY based on the hype and the disappointment when it came out. Not only that, but it is also being reviewed relative to how it resembles other games such as Halo and Borderlands when it is clear that it is it's own game. The game is not an MMO, the hype made it seem that way through false interperetations, and Bungie never labeled this game as an MMO, just that it would take some aspects from them. This game takes it's own stab at a new type of game that takes aspects from some of the best games out there, but still manages to do its own thing. It has at least seven hours of campaign, not including strikes, but the gameplay is fluid and rewarding, and it makes you want to play for hours continuously. The game is the perfect mix of a first person shooter that integrates the single player and multiplayer almost perfectly to my liking. The game is immense although not described as that, and the customization is unique and fun to work with. The multiplayer is also one of the coolest I've played in a while, and while most people are (like IGN), it can't be rated on whether it is competitive enough. The gameplay is by almost no means repetitive until after 20 hours, having four different worlds and a good library of multiplayer maps. Granted, the game does have flaws even though they don't take away from the game and the experience Bungie wanted you to have. The story is slow, the gameplay and mood are superb, the multiplayer is fun and diverse, the sound is enjoyable and the graphics are stunning. While the game is big, it is not as big as some would expect but neither are a lot of other very important games. If the hype didn't reach such a high point, this game would score a 9 on any website period.… Expand
  93. fisherfan37
    Jun 25, 2015
    3
    I defended this game when it first came out, but now after the changes Bungie have made I can see that their goal was not to make a good game, but a good gambling simulator. To be honest, the game feel itself is great, you can feel like such a badass when you walk into a room and just destroy all the enemies with easy headshots, but the games way of increasing difficulty is to just throwI defended this game when it first came out, but now after the changes Bungie have made I can see that their goal was not to make a good game, but a good gambling simulator. To be honest, the game feel itself is great, you can feel like such a badass when you walk into a room and just destroy all the enemies with easy headshots, but the games way of increasing difficulty is to just throw wave after wave of enemies at you which make the encounters drag on for too long, which gets boring.

    One major complaint of mine is that they increased the strike difficulty for solo players, and with the way the RNG based loot is dolled out is unbelievably unfair, and so it wasn't worth it to me to try and find a strike team of strangers, because the chance at a good reward just isn't good enough. It used to be fun for me to run the nightfall solo, but Bungie essentially took away the game I bought and was having fun with, and for what, so I might force my friends buy the game so they can run the strike with me? When one hears stories from people who have played the strikes and raids every single week since release, who STILL haven't got the loot they want (usually the gallarhorn) it really hits me that you can go through all that effort and struggle for nothing?

    If you are a solo gamer don't get this game, there is nothing for you except an extremely weak story that only takes a few hours to play through, and then you are on a pointless and frustratingly random loot treadmill. And their attitude towards their fans really sucks, right now the issue is they want fans to rebuy content they already own if they want the new emotes, but they have always had an arrogant attitude of "you will play this game the way we want to you to play". Yeah I'm probably still a little salty about how Bungie basically said get with a group or GTFO of our game, with regards to running the nightfall solo, and this was back long before they finally implemented matchmaking for even the weekly strike. I suppose I should thank them for lifting my veil of addiction, I won't be spending my money at their casino anymore!    … Expand
  94. BleedingMaple
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This game isn't the best ever, but Bungie gets an A for their amazing effort. The game play and shooting is so much fun and smooth, shooting aliens is a blast. The graphics look incredible. The drawbacks are definitely the lack of story which is disappointing, the fact that you can't talk to other people while in co op, and finally the sometimes unbalanced multiplayer. But honestly theThis game isn't the best ever, but Bungie gets an A for their amazing effort. The game play and shooting is so much fun and smooth, shooting aliens is a blast. The graphics look incredible. The drawbacks are definitely the lack of story which is disappointing, the fact that you can't talk to other people while in co op, and finally the sometimes unbalanced multiplayer. But honestly the last two issues are not a big deal at all. That's because the game is incredibly fun. It's just simple fun and I've put many hours in this game because of the good time I have playing it. So to all the haters complaining about the game, just shut up and let us have some fun. Give Bungie a break they have done an incredible job… Expand
  95. Corinred
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Like most others i don't get the hate about the game. Oh wait, I forgot most, not all, haters don't appreciate a game that isn't cod. Oh well, such a waste. Anyway, I've been playing since the alpha and it was fantastic. The game is very beautiful. The gameplay feels great.Every bit of the game has its own charm in it. I'm still playing it and not rushing it
  96. OspreyBravo18
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Destiny is a fantastic example of how our generation is so desperate for instant gratification. My reason for saying this is due to the fact that most negative reviews game out within the first 24 hours using only the content that had been released to help players level and gear for the games future which involves raids and other dungeons and tons of endgame content that Bungie hasDestiny is a fantastic example of how our generation is so desperate for instant gratification. My reason for saying this is due to the fact that most negative reviews game out within the first 24 hours using only the content that had been released to help players level and gear for the games future which involves raids and other dungeons and tons of endgame content that Bungie has promised will be mindblowing... Vault of Glass has already proven that they weren't kidding the raid is insanely difficult and involves mechanics that remind me of my days raiding in WoW... This game has rekindled that love for MMO's I once had and given me the opportunity to start fresh and try to keep with the pack and not play a constant game of catch up. Familiar controls, gorgeous artwork, great potential, fun character classes that don't feel like any one has a advantage over the other, proof that raids won't be simple as **** and that completing even the first part of vault of glass felt amazingly rewarding to complete, and so many more things. The biggest key to enjoying Destiny is approaching with an open mind and understanding what you want out of an MMORPG. Bungie did their best to cater to the softcore players as well as the hardcore raiders and they did a good job and anyone who wanted to get a taste of raiding in the first few weeks was dropped as a baby... The idiotic comments on here bashing Destiny before it is even off the ground are so frustrating I can barely put together a comment that doesn't consist of derogatory remarks towards all the moronic commenters who's reviews are going to potentially lose Bungie 2.5million in money that should be going towards developing more future content....… Expand
  97. BillyKaneX
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    It's a great game. Beautiful world and a fantastic gameplay. I really appreciate it. I spend a lot of hours in game, indeed. I really recommend you to join me and the other guardians in this incredible adventure.
  98. ZacknRoll
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I'm only giving this a 10 to even out some of the ridiculous negative reviews from people who probably haven't played the game. It's really a solid 8 maybe an 8.5. The world Bungie built is amazing. the combat is fantastic. the loot is addicting. there are some really questionable decision making things that Bungie needs to account for like the lack of an ability to communicate in game andI'm only giving this a 10 to even out some of the ridiculous negative reviews from people who probably haven't played the game. It's really a solid 8 maybe an 8.5. The world Bungie built is amazing. the combat is fantastic. the loot is addicting. there are some really questionable decision making things that Bungie needs to account for like the lack of an ability to communicate in game and a pretty forgettable plot, although the graphics are beautiful, lack of 60fps in a Next-gen shooter is forgivable but confusing. The actual game play (what actually matters) is fantastic, and wonderfully addictive. it has it's issues, but if you are a fan of loot driven games, shooters, and rpgs, you really are doing yourself a disservice not giving this game a chance.… Expand
  99. dakremlin
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    All these haters probably haven't played far enough into the game to really see what this game has to offer and the massive potential. This game is awesome! Customization characters, different classes for you and your friends to play through with, and boss battles that bring me back to the N64. I will be putting 1,000 hours easily into this monster. gl; hf gg
  100. Andore
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Folks, open your eyes and don't believe the hate from people who obviously didn't play the game.
    The fact that they continue to compare it to Borderlands says everything.
    If you're still on the fence, just find a way to try it. Game is not perfect, but DAMN GOOD, and this is from someone who doesn't really like FPS.
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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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