Bungie's Destiny did not live up to expectations on launch. Criticized for its repetition and lack of narrative, it was considered to be a disappointment. But after a stream of constant updates, the game greatly improved. With the release of The Taken King a year later, it finally began to fulfill its promise. This edition includes the main game and three expansions. It's a good collectionBungie's Destiny did not live up to expectations on launch. Criticized for its repetition and lack of narrative, it was considered to be a disappointment. But after a stream of constant updates, the game greatly improved. With the release of The Taken King a year later, it finally began to fulfill its promise. This edition includes the main game and three expansions. It's a good collection although it does not include 2016's The Rise of Iron.
A combination of Halo, World of Warcraft and Mass Effect, this first-person shooter can be addictive. Although it does not surpass Halo, it's a solid effort that rewards players with plenty of loot. While the narrative is weak (pre -Taken King), the gameplay and presentation are quite superb. The campaign features a "Choose Your Own Path" structure, while competitive matches play out like a sci-fi Call of Duty. Ultimately, it is the excellent Strike and Raid missions that distinguish Destiny from other similar shooters.
Taken as a whole package, the game is good, but not great. There is plenty of room for improvement mainly due to the lack of a narrative. The sequel needs to include a real story with fleshed out characters to involve the player. Without a proper story mode, this installment feels like it is missing a major component. Nevertheless, it is a stellar FPS that fans of Bungie and action-based RPGs should enjoy. Despite its faults, I'd rank the Legendary Edition with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand