Destiny

 Xbox 360
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 523 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. AndyDune
    Jan 26, 2015
    10
    Very good game for which I can't find replacement of all available games.
    В коллекции игр для коробки есть практически все, что выходило. Много даже не запускал. Все доступные Halo, GoW, Lego пройдены вместе с сыном. Ведьмак, Кризис (все части), Масс эффект, X-COM, Deus Ex и прочее даже не запускались ни разу. Если и бере в руки джойстик играю с октября в Dectiny. При всех ее недостатках,    Very good game for which I can't find replacement of all available games.
    В коллекции игр для коробки есть практически все, что выходило. Много даже не запускал. Все доступные Halo, GoW, Lego пройдены вместе с сыном. Ведьмак, Кризис (все части), Масс эффект, X-COM, Deus Ex и прочее даже не запускались ни разу. Если и бере в руки джойстик играю с октября в Dectiny. При всех ее недостатках, главный из которых это малое количество контента, заменить ее чем-то не хочется.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. AngelicUmbra
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    What the hell is wrong with people? This game is awesome, It is an amazing RPG FPS and I cannot see why people are hating on it. Maybe in the future when dlc comes out people might stop hating Destiny.
  12. Hathandbag
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    I love destiny. The big thing that I see a great number of people say is that there's no story to it or there's no content. Keep in mind that the game just came out and its the first of its kind. We have to wait and see what they do with it. After all when we first saw trailers for Destiny Bungie said it was a story ten years in the making. This means that they plan to change and evolve itI love destiny. The big thing that I see a great number of people say is that there's no story to it or there's no content. Keep in mind that the game just came out and its the first of its kind. We have to wait and see what they do with it. After all when we first saw trailers for Destiny Bungie said it was a story ten years in the making. This means that they plan to change and evolve it as time passes. All we have to do is wait and be patient and not expect it to have EVERYTHING. We just have to wait. I personally don't want them to rush and bring out crappy content. I want to be blown away with new content. Everyone who says the main story is boring well that is fine, the biggest thing about the story is the story. Maybe it is because of all the reading I have done or because I was raised on Star Trek, but I love the story and discovering the golden space fairing age of humanity.… Expand
  13. SackOfDeadCats
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games I have played in a long time. Sure it isn't what the FPS/MMO blend we all wanted but as far as it goes I'd say its the closest we have had to it yet. The graphics are amazing, locations look good, armour types and weapons look good, controls feel good, loads of AI types. When I first got this game I bought the season pass now some might say its too expensiveThis is one of the best games I have played in a long time. Sure it isn't what the FPS/MMO blend we all wanted but as far as it goes I'd say its the closest we have had to it yet. The graphics are amazing, locations look good, armour types and weapons look good, controls feel good, loads of AI types. When I first got this game I bought the season pass now some might say its too expensive but I knew Destiny would be a game that was built on over time so I see it as a worthy investment. The raids, strikes, story missons and Crucible are more than enough to keep you occupied. Those moaning about the lack of story etc this was clearly a game that wasn't going to have a story that finished on the disc right away. Dialogue at the end pretty much screams you in the face that the story hasn't ended there. Those complaining about it are no doubt those too stingy enough to pay for DLC and expect everything handed to them right away. I have a feeling Bungie will add new locations and hopefully new planets to explore also. Its all about patience. The grind can be a bit much at times but once you get to where you want or get the item that you are after the grind pays off. Its all about patience and earning. I think the current fan base are those who know what destiny is about and what it can become and those who decide to stay on the game will see that. Anyone else can go play CoD or whatever garbage it is they enjoy. 10/10 and well worth a buy.… Expand
  14. Hydrocat
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    This has garnered a lot of hate recently for the game's inoperability for offline play. While that is a draw back, it isn't a deal breaker for anyone who lives in the 21st century. This game by any other developer would have been a huge hit, but since everyone hyped it up to be a halo killer, it fell short.
    Well duh, it's not going to be halo and it's not going to have nearly the depth as    This has garnered a lot of hate recently for the game's inoperability for offline play. While that is a draw back, it isn't a deal breaker for anyone who lives in the 21st century. This game by any other developer would have been a huge hit, but since everyone hyped it up to be a halo killer, it fell short.
    Well duh, it's not going to be halo and it's not going to have nearly the depth as a game partillay funded by the creator of the system it's on. The game offers a huge replay value for different character creation and actually makes you work to get the higher level gear. It remains challenging throughout so it's never boring to go back to the first levels. The level system past 20 is unique in that it's loot based and not exp based, so another aspect that was done quite well. I have put 20 hours into it now and I'm still finding new factions and new challenges each day. The ambiguous story ending leaves room for many more sequels to come, something that should be appluaded and not dreaded. People had unrealistic expectations of this game, not because Bungie went to insane lengths to push it, but because Bungie's name is on it. Don't go in thinking this is going to be another game of the century series like Halo or a milked out series like CoD and you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  15. YouHad1Job
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    I give this game 10/10 because its an addictive, i really enjoy playing it, Is not a perfect game but its so close it's scary, It's kinda repetitive in some ways but that doesn't bother me, The story missions were fun for me and the PVP was great, 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 theI give this game 10/10 because its an addictive, i really enjoy playing it, Is not a perfect game but its so close it's scary, It's kinda repetitive in some ways but that doesn't bother me, The story missions were fun for me and the PVP was great, 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 leveling worked very well but by the end of the campaign it had all made sense and i loved it it.… Expand
  16. mattlhend16
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    The game is so Awesome, but be careful what class you choose, although you can make a new character but you have to start over at level 1. Great story!
  17. v_law
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    Took days to have the game installed & set up, but luckily its all paid off, surely will love this better than halo franchise, it is typical of borderlands but in elegant way
  18. DestinyDoer
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    If you want better graphics then go play this game on the PS4 or Xbox One. A lot of Destiny haters exist. I am not going to say more words about the hate. It looks like what I typed before. About the game, I enjoyed it. Okay, no more words.
  19. 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
  20. BADGUYSKI
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    If I hadn't played this game to level 20 on my guardian I would have gave a sub 5 review as well, I'm glad I kept playing even tho I was pissed about no proximity chat (lonely) and no on console clan function at all (it's not intuitive going to an app first).

    Well guess what...who cares about my earlier complaints, this game is hands down the most addicting thing since black coffee and    If I hadn't played this game to level 20 on my guardian I would have gave a sub 5 review as well, I'm glad I kept playing even tho I was pissed about no proximity chat (lonely) and no on console clan function at all (it's not intuitive going to an app first).

    Well guess what...who cares about my earlier complaints, this game is hands down the most addicting thing since black coffee and cigarettes!

    I played my first clan strike, found my first legendary weapon all after reaching level 20...anybody that didn't stick it out will be missing out for sure!

    Think of working at hitting level 20 as the tutorial...the game starts at level 20!    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Khaosom
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    I hate reviewers and here's why. This game is an MMORPG, it's designed for grinding/repetition along with an RNG loot system. I beta tested this game, then pre-ordered the title. I was disappointed with one fact which is what kept this game from getting a 10, the beta test characters move over to the game which they DON'T tell you when you tested. So my max level beta character, endedI hate reviewers and here's why. This game is an MMORPG, it's designed for grinding/repetition along with an RNG loot system. I beta tested this game, then pre-ordered the title. I was disappointed with one fact which is what kept this game from getting a 10, the beta test characters move over to the game which they DON'T tell you when you tested. So my max level beta character, ended up having to be started over. The story is exactly what I'd expect from Bungie, the game play is stellar, and the PvP is awesome. Sorry to the naysayers but you have crap internet or are playing at the wrong times.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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...
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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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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