Destiny: Rise of Iron

 Xbox One
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Digital Chumps
    Oct 9, 2016
    86
    Rise of Iron is a rather fitting end for Destiny and is worth the purchase for those who've followed the game thus far. The changes made by Bungie over the course of its lifespan have made the game a much more fun place to be. There are still the old drawbacks of the grind for gear but given that it's something so integral to the game it's not surprising this hasn't changed.
  2. Game Informer
    Oct 23, 2016
    85
    While it doesn’t offer the same breadth and reimagining of core systems found in The Taken King, Bungie’s latest release has a sentimental tone that is refreshing. This adventure through forgotten legends stands strong on its own, and continues an unbroken string of content drops that have each made Destiny a richer universe.
  3. GamingTrend
    Sep 25, 2016
    85
    Destiny: Rise of Iron is an excellent addition to Bungie’s open-world shooter, but is held back by a weak story, and a leveling meta that requires a bit of grinding. Overall, Destiny looks, sounds, and feels better than it ever has, and there has been no better time to be a Destiny player.
  5. GameCrate
    Sep 28, 2016
    83
    The foundation of the gameplay mechanics is still intact, which is what makes it accessible for anyone to pick up and play and is the basis for a lot of our Destiny addictions.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 1, 2016
    80
    Not the biggest Destiny expansion, but certainly one of the most confident and classy. [Dec 2016, p.72]
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  7. XboxAddict
    Sep 30, 2016
    80
    Destiny: Rise of Iron is a fairly solid DLC package for the price. The addition of a short, but fairly cool storyline is appreciated, as you learn more about Lord Saladin. The endgame has lots to do too, with new areas to explore, new items to find, and new adventures to be experienced.
  8. Windows Central
    Sep 27, 2016
    80
    Rise of Iron is a solid expansion to Destiny that may bring back even the most jaded fans. It's a great addition to a good game, that is fun for both new players and those who've been a Guardian for three years.
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  9. XGN
    Sep 27, 2016
    80
    Rise Of Iron offers players enough new content to stay interested. The new PvE missions, strikes, and raid are fun to play through. If you're into Destiny, Rise Of Iron is definitely worth your while.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Oct 6, 2016
    With Rise Of Iron, the game has finally fulfilled that great promise. The problem is it comes two years and hundreds of dollars in additional content later. Sorry, Mr. Ghost, I’m not ready to celebrate the good old days of Destiny quite yet.

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#96 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 79
  3. Negative: 46 out of 79
  1. Sovereign1337
    Sep 20, 2016
    2
    Another Rehashed content DLC. Don't buy into this gambling simulator, it has no longevity as usual and adds nothing meaningful to the gameAnother Rehashed content DLC. Don't buy into this gambling simulator, it has no longevity as usual and adds nothing meaningful to the game just like the other DLC. Nothing new here.… Full Review »
  2. ejim941099
    Sep 20, 2016
    2
    This is a **** joke man. I jumped on this bad boy this morning, the first mission started to pull me in. The second cut scene...evenThis is a **** joke man. I jumped on this bad boy this morning, the first mission started to pull me in. The second cut scene...even more...Then it's done.

    Gameplay time:
    This is perhaps the shortest expansion for a game of this caliber and for $30? **** that. I was done less than two hours. What the **** do I want to do? Grind for exotics? At least when I am playing Legion, there is so much to do. This is absolute trash. You don't understand, when I finished the game without knowing it was the end...I was **** pissed!

    New Location Hub:
    The new location central hub? Boring. There is a whole section int he back of the room dedicated for the iron legion as a throne, used for nothing but to bang the gongs in a specific order to get an achievement, which you must be in a group of 4 or more. Splicer? More like rehashed characters with a little bit of color. Imagine Grandma's boy where they didn't have time to create new NPC's so the asian suggested changing the color...that's what the **** they did. But if someone says they did but I am not looking close enough then that's the problem. They didn't change them enough to really stick out and feel like a new 'species'.

    Graphics:
    And for being an official NEXT GEN only game, this **** looks straight out of the last days of the previous gen. I mean, it doesn't look bad, but it...........nah **** that, it looks like **** If you zoom out with a sniper, it is the worst.

    Now before anyone else says I am bashing, listen up. Shut the **** up! Before this expansion I had all 3 characters max with all 335 gear. AND in my Vault I had over 30 primaries at 335, 25 335 secondary and 10 heavy. NOT including my 335 armor in the vault as well 36 exotic engrams. And I have the First Curse, Ace of Spades, and am currently running my Chaperone in crucible **** people up. I know my **** I have been playing this game since year 1.

    Don't believe the hype. DO NOT waste your cash on this.    … Full Review »
  3. mikefort82
    Sep 20, 2016
    0
    Okay so here I am it's half hour past 2am, the official release date and time. And the servers are down, great start Bungie, all the work youOkay so here I am it's half hour past 2am, the official release date and time. And the servers are down, great start Bungie, all the work you put into it and you forgot the one thing that makes it all work lol.… Full Review »
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