Destiny

 Xbox 360
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 523 Ratings

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  1. LSPanda
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    I can't see why people hate Destiny so much, I guess since I don't follow gaming news as much recently I wasn't too hyped up about the game pre-launch. I played the beta since it looked like a halo rpg and I liked it: The story missions were fun (for me) and the PVP was great! I got the game within a week of launch and played the story first (as with most games I play). I feel like theI can't see why people hate Destiny so much, I guess since I don't follow gaming news as much recently I wasn't too hyped up about the game pre-launch. I played the beta since it looked like a halo rpg and I liked it: The story missions were fun (for me) and the PVP was great! I got the game within a week of launch and played the story first (as with most games I play). I feel like the story is the weakest aspect of Destiny, the missions are fun with a fairly good pace until the end which turns into a slightly more wave based system (kill all enemies, more come, repeat). The actual story flew past me, it made little sense for the most part and by the end of the last mission I had no idea why I was shooting the aliens, but playing through the missions was quite enjoyable and the rate of levelling worked very well. I also liked the drop system, it wasn't as frequent as some games and at first the range of guns seemed very limited but after an hour or two there were much more variants of the same guns which had nice changes. The uncommon and upward items (green and blue mainly) were probably the best feature of the single player. They allow for upgrades as they gain xp (such as different scopes for weapons of faster reloads with a weapon type for some armour) which work very well, allowing a gun to be adapted for shorter or longer range etc. The only issue I had was the fact that finding an encrypted item meant traveling back to the main hub which meant became tedious after a while, After the story and experimenting around with the loot, I played the strike missions which I found to be better than the campaign missions. A group of guardians play through a co-op mission with a similar structure as the single player ones, but with a much tougher boss at the end which requires much more firepower to take down and much more tactics. The main feature I found the be helpful was the ability to revive others especially when against the boss. The loot at the end is good too, as is the loot throughout. The feature I prefer most is the PvP. No matter your armour or gun rating, they all balance out for all players. This makes matches much more skill based as opposed to a game where the best gun wins (single player weapons and armour are used in PVP). The maps are good, with both a mix of long range sniping points and close quarter combat. The ammo drop system is also really well done. Special ammo is not as readily available as standard ammo, and the ammo used in LMG's and RPG's are very scarce, making games much more balanced.
    The story might be a bit naff, but the missions are fun to play through and the variety of content outside of the story more than makes up for the poor story telling.    … Expand
  2. Desdacado
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    The game is a MMO shooter. Are there better games out there? Well you have your Borderlands players , COD players and your GTA players and all you are doing is running around killing lots of stuff. To be honest I grabbed the controller and actually enjoyed the game play. LONG drawn out fights that kept me on edge. Running around in the darkness with a tinge of anxiety because i new it wasThe game is a MMO shooter. Are there better games out there? Well you have your Borderlands players , COD players and your GTA players and all you are doing is running around killing lots of stuff. To be honest I grabbed the controller and actually enjoyed the game play. LONG drawn out fights that kept me on edge. Running around in the darkness with a tinge of anxiety because i new it was all a trap. Yes there are mmorp that have crafting and will gladly suck your life away to get the top gear. Yes there are other games that let you get 50 million different weapons. And yes you get into fights in all of them.... but i have to say i like how this one works. Yeah if there isn't as much content as we all would like right now all i can say is i have done the GRIND in many different games... this one is no different. Go here and kill 50 of those things... BLAH BLAH BLAH....... If i have to go kill 50 things i want to do it in as fun a way as is possible.... and right now... its Destiny. Where Killing is my business..... and business is GOOD!… Expand
  3. AwesomePossum50
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    If you look at it as just a game, you may be disappointed, because that's not what it was made to be.

    Destiny, if you let it, will fully immerse you into a distant future, with Humanity on the brink of destruction. It has beautiful worlds to explore, fighting to claim what was once ours, and bringing us closer to a new golden age. While the story is not well explained through missions    If you look at it as just a game, you may be disappointed, because that's not what it was made to be.

    Destiny, if you let it, will fully immerse you into a distant future, with Humanity on the brink of destruction. It has beautiful worlds to explore, fighting to claim what was once ours, and bringing us closer to a new golden age. While the story is not well explained through missions and cut-scenes, every fight you participate in and every discovery you make uncovers more of what has occurred while you were dead.

    These pieces are called Grimoire Cards. As you unlock them and continue to build upon your knowledge of their topics, you increase your Grimoire Score, showing off how much you know about this world and giving benefits to your future endeavors. These cards contain the back-stories of everything you encounter in the game, and can be read from Bungie's website, or on their app.

    The three classes you play as weren't meant so much to bring drastic differences in game-play, but to more fully represent who you want to be in this world. Each of these three classes also has two subclasses with unique skill trees, furthering your customization options to help you discover the power that has kept humanity intact for so many years.
    Working together with other classes greatly increases what your team is capable of, and is necessary for some of the hardest experiences you'll ever face, raids.

    While I can't deny that there are many things that could be done better, no other game I've played has ever come close to what this game already is. And Bungie is adding new challenges and goals as those in the universe become ready for them.

    This isn't a game, its your story as you become a legend.    … Expand
  4. Takedowntyke
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Given that I only had about 5 days to play with Destiny, it was 5 days from basically sunrise, to sunset. I raised a 15 Ranger, 4 Titan, and my favorite a 20 Warlock. Whom I'd just gotten to his first 'Light Level'. And even being a mainly solo-oriented person; I found that (going in with the 'mediocre' reviews to curb my enthusiasm), I was addicted from the get-go. Fumbling around awkwardly on Hard difficulty from the very start (when I could select it of course), I quickly learned that I'm not invincible, or all-powerful.

    And much to my Dismay: this period would be like most times I get choose between multiple classes. I was just feeling out what would be right for me.

    After this point however, I had fallen into a routine that saw me raise my Warlock (Whom was my 3rd and final character) from LvL 1 during the tutorial, to nearly level 15 in the 3rd day. Even with doing my bounties, returning to the tower, and stopping to do every, single random even that came my way.

    Now, I love a good, in-depth story as much as anyone else... But being as I'm probably one of the people who's burnt more than their fair share of time into games like WoW, this was all old-hat for me, and I picked up this and put it on like it was a second skin. If you're one of those people who have to be thrown the story right at them, this probably isn't going to be your cup of tea.

    But I made frequent use of the Grimoire and payed very close attention to all the lines of dialogue throughout the story as I played through it - and it all started to connect with me. While it's not an epic, sci-fi narrative like Mass Effect. This is a wonderful Science Fantasy Romp, with an interesting story if you're willing to take the initiative to go out and find it. Just like reading the quest dialogue, and playing through each quest (In order) like in WoW.

    The gameplay? What can I say that many others haven't said? The gunplay, mobility, vertical play, all of it feels really fresh and intuitive. So much so that when I was no longer able to play Destiny, all of my other games (Console and PC alike) just feel too dull and limited for my tastes. I actually shut off my Xbox, unplugged my PC, and sat around listening to music. Reliving all my moments in my short span of playing the game.

    Here I was, someone who was expecting to walk into Destiny, and dislike it - as I described to a friend: "I went in expecting it to be a whole, disappointing 'Meh' of a game, and now I'm surprisingly, pleasantly addicted."

    If there was a single, bad thing I had to say about the game, It's that I dislike having to be always online. Mainly due to the fact I live in the boonies and I experienced the odd disconnection towards the end of a missions, or before I had chance to comb the battlefield for my loot (Shopping, I call it).

    The 'no voice' thing? I always found that people; and by 'People' I'm using a broad term, usually used to connote the 'lowest common denominator' (i.e always-on music guys, people who don't mute when they've got lots of noise in the background, fan right next to his head man, and cussing 'UR MUM' guy) are generally distasteful, and I'd rather be able to make a party, and mute those who annoy me.

    But now I've gotten off topic haven't I?

    Well, let's just do a little check list of my 'Pros' and 'Cons' then.

    Pros:
    ______

    Gunplay.
    Mobility.
    The powers.
    Music.
    Overall Sound.
    Graphics (Even for playing on a 'last gen' like the 360).
    Bounty system.
    Patrols.
    Variable difficulty per mission.
    Instanced Loot (No jackoff stealing something before bolting).
    The 'Vault' in the Tower for sharing amongst your characters.
    Replayability.
    The community.
    Ability to play, even if you're XboxLIVE Silver.

    Cons:
    _______

    Always online.
    The Loot RNG system.
    Difficulty can spike during missions.
    No splitscreen Co-Op.

    All in all, Destiny (if you lower your expectations) can pleasantly surprise you, if you allow yourself to just disconnect from everything else, and be enveloped in the experience. It's easy to cite 'This came from that game..' or 'That came from this game', but comparing how Destiny and what game you're drawing comparison from as a whole, You'll find that it's quite difficult for those comparisons fall flat in how Destiny can smooth those features into how it plays.    … Expand
  5. FireAtWill
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    Addictive! Is not a perfect game, but in time, it will be. This is not a final game, and will evolve in the years coming and there are not many games i can say that about. It's kinda repetitive in some ways, but just like an mmorpg is. I remember the Dynasty/Samurai Warriors saga, always the same, again and again, but, can't stop playing it, well, Destiny has way more fun and variety andAddictive! Is not a perfect game, but in time, it will be. This is not a final game, and will evolve in the years coming and there are not many games i can say that about. It's kinda repetitive in some ways, but just like an mmorpg is. I remember the Dynasty/Samurai Warriors saga, always the same, again and again, but, can't stop playing it, well, Destiny has way more fun and variety and can't wait to finish this review to keep playing. This is not a tipical MMORPG, this is not a tipical FPS, so don't bury it just because you don't understand it or just because it is not the game you usually play. I can see in Destiny a mix of Borderlands, Mass Effect, Halo, and a bit of MMO.… Expand
  6. SimplyFred
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Ok guys i'm gonna be brutally honest. I used to be a massive gamer but don’t get sucked into games that easy these days, it takes something very special to get my attention or very challenging. I’ve been playing Destiny the last couple of days on the 360 and be staying up until 1am when i’ve had work at 6am lol.
    I don’t have PS4/One atm as I don’t feel there’s anything worth getting one    Ok guys i'm gonna be brutally honest. I used to be a massive gamer but don’t get sucked into games that easy these days, it takes something very special to get my attention or very challenging. I’ve been playing Destiny the last couple of days on the 360 and be staying up until 1am when i’ve had work at 6am lol.
    I don’t have PS4/One atm as I don’t feel there’s anything worth getting one for just yet, but this nearly makes the cut. The graphics aren’t great which is to be expected on last gen consoles but the game itself is something quite like i’ve never seen before, they’ve blended an RPG into a shooter successfully.
    It probably won’t be as exciting in a few weeks/month as everything stops being new but for the moment i’m so engrossed. Doing missions with randoms/mates is brilliant, feels like a guild raid on RPG’s but also adds the extra dimension of skill you learned playing Halo and COD. You feel like you’re on an adventure all the time, I think a few people are upset with this game as they either just suck at it, or have no real friends to play with. I saw one review slamming it as the kid couldn’t make ‘friends’ I don’t blame the game, maybe it was just him (he looked a bit strange and his other reviews all slammed everything, and gave game 0/10 which isn’t really a review more a b***h).
    It’s been 2 days since it came out so I can’t see how people can hate it and write such condemning reviews of the story and every aspect when they’ve barely scratched the surface.
    I’ve found the missions a bit samey, but that’s the same with every game. I’d say to push this game up to a 10 in my opinion they’d have to make the story a bit more gripping, and make the missions slightly less generic, but it’s still early days at the moment, but im very impressed, and like I said I don’t care for much these days.
    This franchise is going places, as I feel this could be the future. Now if you don’t mind I’ve got a universe to explore     … Expand
  7. charlfourie
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Destiny is a truly remarkable achievement. I'm an old MMORPG gamer, Ultima Online and World of Warcraft with a few years spent playing Eve Online too, but I am a fairly casual shooter gamer. Enjoyed Borderlands but never really got into the BF and COD side.

    Destiny in my mind is the perfect hybrid, and we shouldn't try and compare it with anything else because it won't be fair. This    Destiny is a truly remarkable achievement. I'm an old MMORPG gamer, Ultima Online and World of Warcraft with a few years spent playing Eve Online too, but I am a fairly casual shooter gamer. Enjoyed Borderlands but never really got into the BF and COD side.

    Destiny in my mind is the perfect hybrid, and we shouldn't try and compare it with anything else because it won't be fair.

    This is a exceptional game and a wonderful achievement. A rare gem and the most fun I have had gaming in years!    … Expand
  8. SnakeWeevil
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    If you play this game how it was meant to be played (with friends) it's awesome! I will say though that Bungie set themselves up for harsh criticism with the way they marketed the game. Nothing could ever live up to that amount of hype...
  9. Kmach
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I have been playing Destiny for the last 2 days and have to say that I am really enjoying the experience. It is unfortunate to see so many trolls looking to do nothing but bash this game. I wonder what it takes to please some of these people.

    The presentation is top notch and the game transitions seamlessly from menu to menu and location to location. The game draws inspiration from    I have been playing Destiny for the last 2 days and have to say that I am really enjoying the experience. It is unfortunate to see so many trolls looking to do nothing but bash this game. I wonder what it takes to please some of these people.

    The presentation is top notch and the game transitions seamlessly from menu to menu and location to location. The game draws inspiration from Halo, Borderlands, Call of Duty, and Mass Effect and manages to harmoniously bring all the features together to make a very solid and balanced game. For me, the art direction looks like a cross between Halo and Mass Effect. There are open environments a la Borderlands to explore and loot with your friends. The music is well done and the ambient sounds really help to differentiate each location and add to the experience. The guns sound great up close and even from across the map, hearing the echo of battle is exciting.

    The RPG elements are nicely implemented but not overly complex. The skill trees are more like perk trees effecting grenade types, explosion ratings, and etc. The most addicted part of the game for me is the player cosmetic customization. You are rewarded with new outfit parts after each mission, after multiplayer games, in loot boxes, and they are also dropped by downed enemies. Some rare types of clothing can even by upgraded in and of themselves.

    The controls are silky smooth. I was able to switch to a Call of Duty control scheme so I was right at home as soon as I popped in the disc. The different gun types are fun but so far there does not appear to be a vast array of them, much less dynamic and creative than Borderlands. However, the precision and movement in this game is just as smooth as any Halo game out there. The enemies are intelligent enough, hiding and flanking when need be. There appears to be a good amount of enemy types so far and hopefully I will keep running into bigger and badder bosses.

    Online you can coop missions with your friends or play competitive multiplayer. If you don't have any friends to play with don't expect fellow travelers to help you as every group is pretty much doing their own thing. I have only played Team Deathmatch and Control modes so I may be wrong and saying that there does not appear to be a huge amount of modes at this time. That is fine with me as I have never gotten into the overly obscure modes anyway. I have noticed little to no lag which, considering that it was just released, is a big achievement for Bungie. Also, all the powers, grenade types, maps, weapons, and level matchmaking appear to be well balanced, again showing the level of expertise by Bungie.

    The large environments are nice but it is annoying to start at the same corner of the map and have to walk/run/drive to the other side of the map to complete missions every time. I was looking for a little more to set each environment apart. Sure the architecture is different, but the enemies and strategies are all the same. I thought maybe the physics would be different on the moon but that might have hurt the flow of combat. I have not run into any weather effects to write home about. One of the largest problems I have with the game is the lore and story telling. At no time do I feel the desperation of humanity and the visitor. There is a still scene of a city below the Guardian tower but that is it. The AI-Cortana wanna-be "Ghost" finds you in the beginning finds you and says, "there you are, you have no idea how long I have been looking for you?!" Apparently I have been hiding in the trunk of an old car for thousands of years? The enemies look great but I cannot differentiate them from the Covenant. I didn't even realize I was fighting a different race until my achievements starting appearing on screen. I still have no idea what the difference between the Fallen and...whatever the others are called are. All races pretty much fight the same: typical soldiers that hide behind things, weak/fast cannon fodder units, well armored mortar units, snipers that are cloaked, and fast moving flying units. My Ghost told me he would tell me why the world is so different from a thousand+ years ago but he hasn't...yet...after approximately 20hrs of gameplay. The missions are pretty run of the mill and do get a little repetitive, although ranking up helps away a lot of the grind. The story missions are a little more creative and complex but are still, "wait, they are building up an army and planning to attack Earth!" Been there done that. Maybe getting into some deeper scientific concepts such as in Halo would hold the gamer's interest a bit more.

    Overall a really great game. I love the presentation and art/music direction. The game plays very smoothly and feels great. I have not noticed any significant lag. Competitive multiplayer is well balanced, fast, and very fun. There is a lot of customization and ranking up which will keep players occupied for a long time.    … Expand
  10. thedude74
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    To be clear, I haven't finished the game yet. I'm about 8 or 9 hours into it. But I want to get this review out now because I think it could be helpful to others. I'm seeing a lot of things that criticize Destiny because it's story isn't very good, and because it doesn't do the things that MMOs and RPGs do well. It's true, the story sucks, and it doesn't work well at all as an MMO orTo be clear, I haven't finished the game yet. I'm about 8 or 9 hours into it. But I want to get this review out now because I think it could be helpful to others. I'm seeing a lot of things that criticize Destiny because it's story isn't very good, and because it doesn't do the things that MMOs and RPGs do well. It's true, the story sucks, and it doesn't work well at all as an MMO or an RPG. Bungie clearly took some elements from games like Mass Effect and Borderlands and tried to incorporate them here, but they didn't use those elements anywhere near as effectively as Gearbox or Bioware do. Yes, this game feels a bit like Halo, Borderlands, and Mass Effect had a baby. But it doesn't do what Borderlands does well, and it doesn't do what Mass Effect does well. It has borderlands' fetch quests, bounties, and levelling up, and Mass Effect's space travel to different planets and hub world to interact with NPCs, but Bungie can't hold a candle to Bioware at story-telling and it lacks the humor and the looting excitement of Borderlands. But, instead of grading Destiny on what it isn't, and what it doesn't do well, how about grading it on what it is, and what it does do well? Destiny, at the end of the day, is from the makers of Halo, and what Halo always had was amazing FPS action and gunplay. Destiny rules if that's what you are looking for. The game has a lot of backtracking, which gets super old, and the first few hours were pretty dull until i found guns I liked and the worlds and battles started getting more interesting. But about 4 or 5 hours in, I realized I was having a blast. At the end of the day, in a Bungie game the setting and the story are just things to give us an excuse to have badass gunfights with awesome action, and Destiny delivers what Bungie does best. And if you're like me, and you're an old school Halo fan, you've been missing that awesome Bungie combat feel. It's just crazy fun. So forget about all those other things Bungie doesn't do well, and think about the one thing Bungie does right: crazy fun action combat. For that, Destiny delivers(though it takes a few hours to really start delivering) and if you are someone craving that, then you'll love it!… Expand
  11. Dur_k
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I love destiny! I mean you could tell they spent 500 million dollars on this game because the details are spectacular and also the campaign isn't the best but online it's very fun!
  12. Swagboi
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest games I have played in recent years, Bungie never ceases to amaze me! I don't see why this game has received so much hate from other users, it's a fun game and I highly recommend playing it.
  13. xxsaleen
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I'm not sure why people are hating on this game. I bought it yesterday and played online for about 4 hours last night and did not want to turn it off. I'm assuming people have unrealistic expectations due to all the marketing that coincided with its release so they are being extra hard on it. The game is a great fps and offers bits and pieces of a RPG experience and elements that not tooI'm not sure why people are hating on this game. I bought it yesterday and played online for about 4 hours last night and did not want to turn it off. I'm assuming people have unrealistic expectations due to all the marketing that coincided with its release so they are being extra hard on it. The game is a great fps and offers bits and pieces of a RPG experience and elements that not too many other games have. For example my cousin and I were in the middle of a level when we saw other people battling it out and went over and helped revive a few players and helped them defeat a difficult part of the level. That was a really cool experience to just see random people on the same level you are playing and have them be able to help you if they want, or continue to do their own thing. There was no dependence on making us join with them, its all choice. The action is intense, there were dark areas where the aliens started coming at us and we were jumping and freaking out. I just can't fathom that someone would not enjoy this game.. if they seriously think this game doesn't have anything to offer maybe they should get into game development themselves because if they can outdo the premise of this game I will be first in line to buy it. Overall I'm very satisfied with this. I mean its $60, I remember paying $50 for Nintendo games that I would beat in 25 minutes like Jackal. Anyway, if you like FPS games and playing online coops then this is the game for you.… Expand
  14. Sipheren
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Got it yesterday and loving it so far, the music and visuals are amazing. The story is pretty cool so far, I like the voice acting. The game play is very cool, all the mechanics seem really smooth. Big thumbs up from me.
  15. darkfury
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    it is a great game specially if you have friends. the controls feels nice and tight and the graphics are pretty clean. it has 3 awesome class to choose from with very deep customization definitely a lot better on next when compared to ps3/360
  16. Zapness
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Why do people not like this? It's a fantastic game! I highly recommend getting it! Great gameplay, great graphics, and great amounts of loot goes for a great game.
  17. bosconian87
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    I really thought not to buy Bungie's latest on release day - I expected a half-hearted cut-down 'realisation' of their 'dream' on 360, I expected server issues, and most of all I expected a mass of letdowns and issues typical of games of this wait. What I didn't expect was the following, so please, do read on.......

    .......The game installed, and for the first 2-3 hours I played the    I really thought not to buy Bungie's latest on release day - I expected a half-hearted cut-down 'realisation' of their 'dream' on 360, I expected server issues, and most of all I expected a mass of letdowns and issues typical of games of this wait. What I didn't expect was the following, so please, do read on.......

    .......The game installed, and for the first 2-3 hours I played the game on the 360 without a single hitch, technically - but I felt cold, disconnected from the game's narrative, and I felt that I was missing something, and that the game was effectively a 'bag' of components that didn't really fit together that well - yes, I was underwhelmed. However, 6 hours-in, things changed dramatically, and I realized that although this game isn't the epic many may expect, in other areas it not only surprises, it also concentrates hard on the small things.

    Destiny plays much like Halo, with mechanics from Borderlands, and also structural influences on the gameplay also coming from such disparate titles as Dark Souls and Burnout Paradise (note: influences - this game plays directly, differently, to those titles!!). It focuses directly upon a campaign linked with other gameplay modes, and a severe dose of online gameplay too. And for all that, it succeeds admirably. The "levels" sprawl and alternate in alarming patterns, and although they may be repeated for the campaign as such, the events update dramatically on a major scale - some of the opening missions I've found often change and prove to be wonderful excuses to just lose it and wonder around, picking up and being dropped into events that are randomly selected. At the start, those 2-3 hours of weathering the initial game, you'll feel like its an uphill struggle, and that big enemies take an age to kill. After that, things will suddenly change, and you'll feel at one with the events of the game.

    The presentation is very good, with very pretty graphics detailing some wonderful imaginative worlds, and the sound is amazing, really eerie sound effects complimenting the stellar soundtrack. And thankfully, loading levels doesn't take that long.

    Back to my opening, Bungie I feel are master craftsmen of this kind of game, and this game excels in dragging the player into the conflict, and yet the game has also hidden strengths. Being able to just drop-in for a 30 minute play is wonderful, as is the fact that although the gameplay doesn't vary, the often random events that crop-up mid-level and the other little touches serve to involve the player on a greater level.

    I am enjoying this game greatly, and whilst I feel that it is generally very very good, I am aware that Bungie are working on a lot for this game, and that in 6 months, or even a year's time there may be a lot more in the game. Heck, there's even another level arriving on the 16th of September!!

    This review may just read like a collection of thoughts right now, but I hope that it serves to prove that I am genuinely delighted and surprised by Destiny, and although I was initially underwhelmed, this gave way to discovering the true strengths of the game.    … Expand
  18. CactusReview
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    I'm a level 21 warlock, and I haven't been able to stop playing this game. It's MMO characteristics are weak, but compared to a standard first person shooter it's amazing. Lots of people complain about how you have to go through the same areas for different missions, but it lets you really know the terrain, instead of not knowing where to go or not really caring about what you're runningI'm a level 21 warlock, and I haven't been able to stop playing this game. It's MMO characteristics are weak, but compared to a standard first person shooter it's amazing. Lots of people complain about how you have to go through the same areas for different missions, but it lets you really know the terrain, instead of not knowing where to go or not really caring about what you're running over. All the secrets you can find are also exciting, and you can sometimes get interesting, powerful, or unique rewards. Speaking of rewards, climbing up the damage and defense ladder works flawlessly in this game. You get a few more damage points and a good "enchantment" on your new weapon, or you can get a gun that's almost the same in statistics, but is under a completely different category, (i.e. a 176 damage sniper or a 176 damage shotgun) and what you choose is decided by your personal play style. The armour isn't all that different at low levels, but when you get above level 10 or so, you can choose whether you want gauntlets that speed up auto-rifle reloads or give a damage boost to pulse-rifles. Even once you get to level 20 and beat the last mission (no spoilers here) there are still better weapons to find and stronger armor to buy, come across or win in The Crucible. Another thing I love about this game is if you're a total completionist (Best stuff, all unique items, etc.) there's always going to be something new to do, like the daily mission, the weekly strike, or The Crucible, and it's a different experience every time. The A.I. is probably the best I've ever seen in any game, and prove an actual challenge sometimes. The best part about this game is, though, that it's always different. The classes provide completely different ways to play the game, along with your own way of taking out everything that moves. You could be a disruptor, heavy, assassin, quickstrike, or sniper. You could choose to work with other players to destroy The Darkness, or unleash your inner light solo. No matter what, becoming legend won't be easy, but it sure will be a lot of fun.… Expand
  19. rfunk77
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Great game, with awesome co-op. I love the campaign but the PvP took me a little getting used to. I went through the usual "I hate this game" nonsense before I got the hang and now Im enjoying it. Cant wait for the expansions!
  20. lordnune
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Don't listen to the bad reviews! This game is really fun. It was never meant to be Borderlands, and it was never meant to be Halo. It is something completely new. The mechanics work well and the graphics are decent on the 360. Graphics are at least as good as most other shooters on the 360 anyway.

    First - the downsides/cautions: Here is my advice. If you are not an MMO type    Don't listen to the bad reviews! This game is really fun. It was never meant to be Borderlands, and it was never meant to be Halo. It is something completely new. The mechanics work well and the graphics are decent on the 360. Graphics are at least as good as most other shooters on the 360 anyway.

    First - the downsides/cautions:

    Here is my advice. If you are not an MMO type person, don't play this game. Or at least go into it with lower expectations. There will be grinding, and there will be parts that are not intuitive for you if you are not used to an MMO-type experience. There are parts that feel like you are quest grinding as well, but overall, a lot of quests have been fun and I expect to see improvement over the life of the game, which is typical of any MMO-type game. All that being said, it is not an MMO! And you can definitely solo your way through quests in this game! The only other downside I feel like so far is that I wished the leveling up gave points to spend towards skills instead of the unlock system it currently uses. It would have given it more of a traditional RPG feel.

    The upsides: This game is fun! And you don't have to run around playing with others, but it REALLY is not that hard to do if you want to. Ignore the complaints about voice chat. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to not have to hear 8-12 year olds cussing all around me. You get voice chat once you join a "Fireteam", and that suits me just fine. The missions are fun, and challenging, the weapons are varied and the powers, depending on what class you prefer to play, have been very useful as well. The multiplayer battles have mostly smaller maps, so they are intense and so far have been really well matched for me. They're not my cup of tea, but I've gotten some pretty cool armor prizes from the few matches I participated in.

    In the end, this is a game that, although not a traditional MMO, can improve over it's lifespan in both variety, quests, and environments. I could totally see them adding (aside from the obvious of adding more worlds) a spaceship flying/fighting component to this game later on. For now, enjoy it for what it is. It is not Halo. It is not Borderlands. It is a game in its own right, and it's been a blast to play. I look forward to seeing what Bungie will continue to do with this game.    … Expand
  21. TheDahaka
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Very good game even ignoring all the hype. It's one that's going to evolve and grow over time much like a MMO so its hard to give it a final score. The game wont appeal to everyone, but its far from being as bad as all these low scores suggest. Expect this to be a larger and richer game in the future as the universe expands.
  22. Brickthegrim
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Gameplay - Is a pure blast the guns feel great the abilities are super fun and the vehicles are done incredibly well. Just wish there was a multi-person vehicle.
    Story - Was short but fun and a good taste test but I want more.
    Graphics - The environments are beautiful the enemies and gear all look really nice too I honestly can't complain. Enemies - They are fun relatively intelligent    Gameplay - Is a pure blast the guns feel great the abilities are super fun and the vehicles are done incredibly well. Just wish there was a multi-person vehicle.
    Story - Was short but fun and a good taste test but I want more.
    Graphics - The environments are beautiful the enemies and gear all look really nice too I honestly can't complain.
    Enemies - They are fun relatively intelligent and are varied. I do however wish the bosses had a bit more to them as far as mechanics go.
    All in all this game is the most fun I have had in a while its the only FPS I've truly enjoyed sense halo days.    … Expand
  23. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Wait until Ultimate Edition for Destiny before buying it waitnow not worth 59.99USD
    Don't Buy DLC or Don't Buy Season Pass.
    This DLCs is Pay to Unlock since Fileszie is less then 200MB Really under 10mb.
    Skip all Pay to Unlock DLC others one coming for Destiny.
    Real DLC Filesize least 250MB-10GB
  24. DictatorDuck
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    It is a good game,the graphics are beautiful the mmorpg style of play is amazing,I really don't understand why the negative reviews are extremley unrealisticly approached.
  25. TheGameDoctor
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    This is a very good game, if you play with friends it is way better, although I do have to say, it is pretty repetitive. All the earth missions that you play lead you to the same map but that does give you time to master the map, but the mission you choose will result in the level of enemies you are fighting. However as I said, a great game with good weapons, abilities and cool characterThis is a very good game, if you play with friends it is way better, although I do have to say, it is pretty repetitive. All the earth missions that you play lead you to the same map but that does give you time to master the map, but the mission you choose will result in the level of enemies you are fighting. However as I said, a great game with good weapons, abilities and cool character customization choices. (the servers do crash from time to time and it can get annoying)… Expand
  26. pNEUROmoy
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I enjoy all the Halo games and other some different like Deus Ex HR, or Splinter cell blacklist, half life 2, portal, god of wars, bioshock infinite, (some of this are master piece of course)
    never I played RPG,
    In my opinion, this game very potential for long funny time (multiplayer or solitary) history weak, but like the most, its mainly depends if you are in mood for a history    I enjoy all the Halo games and other some different like Deus Ex HR, or Splinter cell blacklist, half life 2, portal, god of wars, bioshock infinite, (some of this are master piece of course)
    never I played RPG,
    In my opinion, this game very potential for long funny time (multiplayer or solitary)
    history weak, but like the most, its mainly depends if you are in mood for a history campaign
    fully playable and a new style mix ...you know... (FPS and RPG) balanced
    More of the same say the most of commentaries, is true.. but is OK for me.
    More potential (DLCs) and learn to play over level 20.. is my challenge for you and Bungie    … Expand
  27. Guvnar333
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    Destiny... a great game. It's not made for everyone, specially those who hate MMO's and Halo. Talking about the story, well, it's just like another MMO, repetitive story and same enemies, but well, I love it.
  28. westang
    Oct 4, 2014
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. Im don't play a ton of fps but I am a fan of boarderlands, mass effect series, and bio shock. This game is a bit of a child of all these great games. It may try to be to many things to to many people but for me a person who didn't come in with to many expectation ive had a lot of fun playing. Theres just enough upgrades to keep you invested and the difficultyThis game is a lot of fun. Im don't play a ton of fps but I am a fan of boarderlands, mass effect series, and bio shock. This game is a bit of a child of all these great games. It may try to be to many things to to many people but for me a person who didn't come in with to many expectation ive had a lot of fun playing. Theres just enough upgrades to keep you invested and the difficulty of the game is good, some missions are very intense and it really sucks you in to try and stay alive. overall a nine for me could be a bit longer in original story but I did love every second of the story while it lasted and the game is still getting updates. good fun… Expand
  29. Gandpug
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    I played the beta and I had a lot of fun, but when it came out I played it straight away and was amazed of how well done they did although there were some downsides: 1. A bit short the story and not the best ending ive ever seen but still a good story and back story. 2. The weapons and gun play, they should have maybe balanced the weapons out a bit more. 3. The AI was a bit dodgy. ButI played the beta and I had a lot of fun, but when it came out I played it straight away and was amazed of how well done they did although there were some downsides: 1. A bit short the story and not the best ending ive ever seen but still a good story and back story. 2. The weapons and gun play, they should have maybe balanced the weapons out a bit more. 3. The AI was a bit dodgy. But aside from that this game is amazing to play with 1 or 2 friends and team up in the PVP arena, strikes, story, bounties, etc. The graphics are pretty good but better on next gen, there are 3 really powerful guardian classes to choose from and its just a really fun and exciting game. 9/10… Expand
  30. johnnyroyal75
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    I waited a month to buy this game and played it over a week before rating. It's a highly fun game and there is still more for me to look forward to. I think a great deal of people giving the game a poor rating bought into the hype surrounding this game. I bet they are still playing it though.
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  1. Meristation
    Sep 13, 2014
    80
    Destiny is a good FPS from Bungie. However, it isn't the definitive fusion between shooter and MMO we expected. Great gunplay, good enemy AI and full of content, but missions can get too repetitive and the endgame needs more variety of objectives.
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