Destiny: The Taken King

 Xbox One
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5.3

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  1. TheSOFLY
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Most people who are critical of the Year One Destiny will tell you that there is no story (Bungie doesn't present it well because it's mostly hidden in the grimoire cards) or that there is no end game (which is objectively false). Where Destiny fell short in the "campaign" in year one, they vastly made up for in how awesome the end game was. Raids and Prison of Elders are a blast to playMost people who are critical of the Year One Destiny will tell you that there is no story (Bungie doesn't present it well because it's mostly hidden in the grimoire cards) or that there is no end game (which is objectively false). Where Destiny fell short in the "campaign" in year one, they vastly made up for in how awesome the end game was. Raids and Prison of Elders are a blast to play in a group. That all being said, TTK improves itself across the board. Worried about a lack of story? The amount of personality and story content provided in the first two missions of TTK alone is more than the entire vanilla Destiny. Want more random stuff to do? Public events have been vastly improved in both fun and difficulty. Bounties have been redesigned for multiple quick pickups rather than a few lengthy grinds. There's a brand new Court of Oryx event that's also a blast to play. Want more end game? PS exclusive strikes have been brought over from year one and the new strikes are twice as cool as the vanilla Destiny strikes. And then we have a new raid as well.

    Oh, and Destiny has the best gaming community I've ever experienced.    … Expand
  2. StUnNeR_H2K
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    I big improvement over what we have seen the last year from Destiny. In fact Destiny TKK, plus the original release content, is the game Destiny should have originally been. The story is still lacking, but improved with better characters. The new raid is by far the best yet, as its focus is on mechanics and less on overpowering enemies.
  3. rdeezy328
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    I'm reviewing this game now because of all the hate it receives unrightfully. Plenty of people are willing to give a 0/10 for this game without having even played or beaten the majority of its content. Sure there are times in this game where you feel it's repetitive but please tell me a game that doesn't feature doing the same things over and over again. As a loot driven FPS, the grind ofI'm reviewing this game now because of all the hate it receives unrightfully. Plenty of people are willing to give a 0/10 for this game without having even played or beaten the majority of its content. Sure there are times in this game where you feel it's repetitive but please tell me a game that doesn't feature doing the same things over and over again. As a loot driven FPS, the grind of getting better gear is no different then The Division or Borderlands. Thing is the gear that you can get from the endgame activities is well worth it not just in terms of making your character better but being unique. Go play The Division right now and tell me what everybody is using in DZ, Incursion, and Challenging modes? All the same stuff. Destiny is unique in the fact that the best gear for one person isn't necessarily the best gear for another. Sure there is a level attached to said gear but just because it has a higher light then your favorite gun doesn't mean your favorite gun is no longer worth using. Destiny has perfected the balance it takes to make sure all gear is relevant not just Exotics. Many people don't like to figure out how to be successful in PvP and wish there was a single build to help make them better but you can't do that in Destiny. There are guns that will improve your chances but in the end you have to actually have skill to beat other players not just the best gear. In closing, Destiny is currently the gold standard of loot based shooters/RPGs because it balances everything and gives the player the ultimate freedom to make their character and play style as unique as themselves.… Expand
  4. trojanguy
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    I've been playing Destiny since its launch in 2014, and will be the first to admit that although I played a ton of it in the first year, there were a ton of issues with the vanilla game and the first two expansions. Incoherent/weak story, a convoluted/frustrating loot and leveling system, etc. The Taken King has been a breath of fresh air for this longtime Destiny player because itI've been playing Destiny since its launch in 2014, and will be the first to admit that although I played a ton of it in the first year, there were a ton of issues with the vanilla game and the first two expansions. Incoherent/weak story, a convoluted/frustrating loot and leveling system, etc. The Taken King has been a breath of fresh air for this longtime Destiny player because it addresses most of the original game's issues. The story in TTK is much easier to follow and includes better cutscenes and voice work (disclaimer: I'm a fan of Nathan Fillion and his character has a prominent role in TTK). The loot system is also more interesting and reliable (although once you get to the end game, running the hard mode raid, you'll still find plenty of reasons to complain about Bungie's random number generator and loot system). PvP is still fun, if not completely balanced (we'll see how the December update changes that), and there are a lot of good maps to play on (although I wish Bungie would put some of the older maps into rotation more often...it seems like if it isn't a TTK map, it rarely shows up in the rotation). All in all, I think you'll really enjoy Destiny TTK if you enjoy good first-person shooter mechanics and loot-based games. And your experience will be even better if you have a regular group of friends to play with. That said, if you aren't into FPS, loot-based games, or don't really like multiplayer games then TTK won't be for you.… Expand
  5. urmom1050
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    Easily one of the best games i have ever played. Most of the negative reviews were either unhappy about the price of the DLC or they are referring to this game before it's most recent update, The Taken King. The story telling and lore in this game is phenomenal, and the community associated with this game is very friendly and helpful. One of my friends was not even a fan of shooters andEasily one of the best games i have ever played. Most of the negative reviews were either unhappy about the price of the DLC or they are referring to this game before it's most recent update, The Taken King. The story telling and lore in this game is phenomenal, and the community associated with this game is very friendly and helpful. One of my friends was not even a fan of shooters and has loved Destiny since he got it.… Expand
  6. epicnyancat
    Feb 24, 2016
    9
    honestly, yea this is a good game. The reasons am giving it a 9 is because people never really look at how fun the game can be or they just come here without playing the game and leave. Be prepared to play long sessions of this. unlike cod and halo you cannot jump on for one game. That is what the reviews are getting wrong. If you are thinking of buying this I recommend that you get ithonestly, yea this is a good game. The reasons am giving it a 9 is because people never really look at how fun the game can be or they just come here without playing the game and leave. Be prepared to play long sessions of this. unlike cod and halo you cannot jump on for one game. That is what the reviews are getting wrong. If you are thinking of buying this I recommend that you get it with some friends. From extreme experience with this game it is better to find people to do the story with than do the raid. If you just come in looking for a cod like experience you will be disappointed. Think about other games, Like for instance chaser. Search it up I'm not going to explain it for you. That is a bad game. Personally look at the critic side, they have unbiased opinions of the game. The only reason that this is a 9 instead of a 10 is because of matchmaking and balancing of classes and guns.… Expand
  7. Backspace886
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This game has consumed my life, but that okay as long as they keep making content. I live and breath the crucible, but there are also so many fantastic things to do in pve. People that call it "repetitive" and "shallow" have just never played an MMO and think destiny is your average COD ripoff. The raid is fantastically designed and challenging. Please, do yourself a favor and give thisThis game has consumed my life, but that okay as long as they keep making content. I live and breath the crucible, but there are also so many fantastic things to do in pve. People that call it "repetitive" and "shallow" have just never played an MMO and think destiny is your average COD ripoff. The raid is fantastically designed and challenging. Please, do yourself a favor and give this game a try!… Expand
  8. CharlemagneXVII
    May 19, 2016
    8
    The Taken King takes everything that made Destiny great and expands upon that while leaving most of the detriments behind. TTK revitalises this game for the better, allowing players to progress the way they want and explore multiple avenues of enjoyment. There is something for almost every kind of gamer. Any hopeful or curious Guardian should pick up Destiny: The Taken King if they want toThe Taken King takes everything that made Destiny great and expands upon that while leaving most of the detriments behind. TTK revitalises this game for the better, allowing players to progress the way they want and explore multiple avenues of enjoyment. There is something for almost every kind of gamer. Any hopeful or curious Guardian should pick up Destiny: The Taken King if they want to experience a ton of fun.… Expand
  9. dwoz777
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    This game keeps me coming back for more every day. I feel okay saying that I am addicted. The $60 that I spent on Destiny the Taken King was well worth every penny. With the great, yet somewhat illusive single player experience that always kept me rewarded, the amazing multiplayer action, and also the unique community that drives Destiny's world, I couldn't recommend this game enough.This game keeps me coming back for more every day. I feel okay saying that I am addicted. The $60 that I spent on Destiny the Taken King was well worth every penny. With the great, yet somewhat illusive single player experience that always kept me rewarded, the amazing multiplayer action, and also the unique community that drives Destiny's world, I couldn't recommend this game enough. Every time I boot up Destiny, I can't wait to see what the world has in store for me. This is one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  10. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Destiny TTK is good.

    I've played a lot of Destiny since the initial release and stayed near the top of the light levels (although I never felt like grinding the first two raids over and over so I stopped for a while). The additions for both singleplayer and multiplayer are solid. They've fixed a lot of the things people complained about and provided us with a lot of content to    Destiny TTK is good.

    I've played a lot of Destiny since the initial release and stayed near the top of the light levels (although I never felt like grinding the first two raids over and over so I stopped for a while).

    The additions for both singleplayer and multiplayer are solid. They've fixed a lot of the things people complained about and provided us with a lot of content to explore. I personally played the multiplayer more than many of my friends and generally find it balanced and enjoyable.

    I hate to even comment on other reviews but I see a lot of people referencing/reviewing the original game or complaining that they grinded the original release too much and now feel remorse. Sorry to those players, but scroll up and look at what game you're reviewing.

    Destiny TTK is an 8 or 9; in this case I'll round up.    … Expand
  11. dagoeglein
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    The Taken King is a love letter to all Y1 players, providing content that has lasted me months of play. Bungie still has some work to do in this franchise, but overall this is a HUGE step forward from vanilla Destiny.
  12. garland_spqr
    Feb 8, 2016
    9
    I really disliked destiny at the beginning, mostly due to the lackluster campaign and missions, but it seems the game has come a long way and I really enjoy it now. The graphics are stunning as always and the gameplay is superb. The game has become fairly beefy and there is a lot to do, which is exactly what destiny needed. Even the destiny app is really well done. The gear design wasI really disliked destiny at the beginning, mostly due to the lackluster campaign and missions, but it seems the game has come a long way and I really enjoy it now. The graphics are stunning as always and the gameplay is superb. The game has become fairly beefy and there is a lot to do, which is exactly what destiny needed. Even the destiny app is really well done. The gear design was always very good, but now there is a rich variety of very high quality weapon and armor design, which makes the loot hunt much more exiting. It is geat that you can now collect items and store them in an "album". The events are pretty engaging and the new campaign is decent. While I did not like the lack of story and lore explanations at the beginning, I have started to like the mysterious feeling of the game and its world. The lore texts are mostly poor, but there are some great lines.
    I am excited to see how the game develops into the future.    … Expand
  13. atvman29
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    As someone who started with the series at this point and had previously only tried the demo, I can confirm that this game is a lot of fun. The combat is off the charts, the environments are awesome, and the multiplayer co-op is seamless. Not sure what the game was like before my TTK Legendary Edition, but its certainly worth playing now.
  14. tps27
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    There needs to be an actual discussion with these reviews. People are giving this expansion solid zeros. Have you ever played a solid zero game? You obviously haven't. This is how you degrade your integrity. Besides that, let us talk about the game. The game answers the complaints we had with the vanilla content. There is an actual story line, coherent cut scenes, and actual characterThere needs to be an actual discussion with these reviews. People are giving this expansion solid zeros. Have you ever played a solid zero game? You obviously haven't. This is how you degrade your integrity. Besides that, let us talk about the game. The game answers the complaints we had with the vanilla content. There is an actual story line, coherent cut scenes, and actual character building. Actual effort can be seen in this expansion, and the raid is the best one yet. Now, lets focus on the big issue: the paywall. You come into an MMO experience late, or already disliking it. Now you're upset that you can't freely play all the old content you didn't like anyway. Back to my original point, "0/10, too expensive." How is this a real review? Did you pay $40 for one room that you can walk around in? Just ridiculous. Good expansion, big improvement, decent price.… Expand
  15. HaloBloke
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    A massive improvement upon the Destiny story, the plot flows well enough with room for humour from everyone's favourite Exo, Bosses are no longer reskinned bullet sponges and the new taken enemies are pretty challenging.

    The quest system gives so much to the game, lore and gameplay wise; exotics, great battles and cool stories. The gear overhaul brought in with Destiny 2.0 makes    A massive improvement upon the Destiny story, the plot flows well enough with room for humour from everyone's favourite Exo, Bosses are no longer reskinned bullet sponges and the new taken enemies are pretty challenging.

    The quest system gives so much to the game, lore and gameplay wise; exotics, great battles and cool stories. The gear overhaul brought in with Destiny 2.0 makes everything a viable option and puts in some very unique upgrades. Then there are the subclasses ; Nightstalker, Sunbreaker and Stormcaller. Their quests alone are amazing.

    Bungie have returned to the glory days with this ; like Halo in some ways, but with some really major changes! Definitely worth it.    … Expand
  16. jimmyw86
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Lot of haters on here. This is by far the best expansion and what Destiny should have been to start with. Did the regular raid but haven't done the hard raid yet. I've logged quite a few hours and can safely say this drew me back in.
  17. Load141
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Great game, lots to do they put in special events that are fun and give you something extra to do . Content is challenging. I would recommend this game to anyone. You can put hours on this game and it still be fun
  18. DeathsMainMan
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Holy story Batman! Finally, we have a story in Destiny. With update 2.0 and the launch of The Taken King, Destiny is where it should have been a year ago. I can't stop using the three of coins so I have a better shot at getting exotics, even though I normally don't get many. The raid is awesome and with hard mode coming out I don't want to put the game down. I loved Destiny in year one andHoly story Batman! Finally, we have a story in Destiny. With update 2.0 and the launch of The Taken King, Destiny is where it should have been a year ago. I can't stop using the three of coins so I have a better shot at getting exotics, even though I normally don't get many. The raid is awesome and with hard mode coming out I don't want to put the game down. I loved Destiny in year one and I didn't want to give up on it then, and i'm glad I didn't.… Expand
  19. jcarl663
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    If people look at this game as an MMO, which is EXACTLY what this game is (come on, it's practically WoW as an FPS) then it's pretty standard fare. It's fun and the improvements pretty much negate ALL of the not-stupid complaints present in the base game.
  20. freall360
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    It does a better job at being a persistent online shooter than Titan Fall, a better job at being a fun sci-fi shooter than Halo 5, and I better job at being a MMO than ESO. It is simply a fun game for shooter fans, and fans of the campaign modes that come with those shooters. If you like any of those things mentioned in the review buy the game it will be money well spent.
  21. chillenious
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    I liked year 1. Not everything, there was definitively too much pointless grinding going on, but they kept improving it and the gun play was just always solid.

    The Taken King is amazing. So much stuff to do with unique rewards. Less pointless grind (still plenty of grinding, but it'll get you some really cool stuff). And the raid is amazing. I would doubtful they would be able to    I liked year 1. Not everything, there was definitively too much pointless grinding going on, but they kept improving it and the gun play was just always solid.

    The Taken King is amazing. So much stuff to do with unique rewards. Less pointless grind (still plenty of grinding, but it'll get you some really cool stuff). And the raid is amazing. I would doubtful they would be able to improve on the Vault Of Glass, but they did. They learned from the mistakes of Crota (with all it's cheeses and solo players and stuff) and made something that requires great team work and overall skills.

    I've been playing a lot since it came out, and I still feel I scratches the surface with all these quests and game modes.    … Expand
  22. gallp13
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    TTK is a leap forward with rich story, huge amount of content, enhanced UI, streamlined economy and a host of new and improved features. Bungie had a buttery smooth shooter with the basics. It listen to its Community and 40 enhancements later has nailed this expansion. Well done !
  23. jsjodoin88
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    For me That game its the next Diablo but shooter version, 2 years now and still play :) and with new dlc, the game got new weapons, New factions, challenge and gameplay.
  24. GrownAssGaymer
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    While "Vanilla" Destiny was a bit incoherent and became a rather unrewarding grind, it was still a lot of fun to play, but with Destiny 2.0 and The Taken King, nearly everything that was "wrong" with Destiny has been righted. Story content, acting, gameplay, rewards, multiplayer... all areas have improved to the point that it makes me forgive the tedious grinding and incoherency ofWhile "Vanilla" Destiny was a bit incoherent and became a rather unrewarding grind, it was still a lot of fun to play, but with Destiny 2.0 and The Taken King, nearly everything that was "wrong" with Destiny has been righted. Story content, acting, gameplay, rewards, multiplayer... all areas have improved to the point that it makes me forgive the tedious grinding and incoherency of Vanilla, and I've replayed the entire game again from scratch just for fun. 2.0 and TTK pulls it all together in a very promising way for the future of Destiny.… Expand
  25. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    In terms of content you are looking at the same as the other expansions however when you mix this expansion with the massive 2.0 game update it feels like the destiny we should of had from the start. I am no longer bored and frustrated at the infamous destiny grind, it feels more rewarding with now being awarded XP to level up instead of that strange light system. There is a lot more otherIn terms of content you are looking at the same as the other expansions however when you mix this expansion with the massive 2.0 game update it feels like the destiny we should of had from the start. I am no longer bored and frustrated at the infamous destiny grind, it feels more rewarding with now being awarded XP to level up instead of that strange light system. There is a lot more other changes that make it much more enjoyable.… Expand
  26. arekkiss
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    There are games with better stories and more interesting characters, there are games with more story missions and places to explore but no other game has the lasting affect of Destiny. Simply the FPS mechanics and feel are second to none and extremely satisfying. The different classes/subclasses and builds with all the different weapon types and options make this game fun to play at anyThere are games with better stories and more interesting characters, there are games with more story missions and places to explore but no other game has the lasting affect of Destiny. Simply the FPS mechanics and feel are second to none and extremely satisfying. The different classes/subclasses and builds with all the different weapon types and options make this game fun to play at any given time. I take a break from Destiny from every time another great game comes out (Fallout 4, Witcher, Shadow of Mordor, etc. etc.) but as soon as I'm through with the story missions of those games I find myself coming back to Destiny. 1600+ hours in and it's still just as satisfying shooting enemies in the head as it was when I first got this game. The community is great and this game only because more and more fun when you start playing with other people. If you're mostly a solo player then your experience will be limited.… Expand
  27. grandmasterub
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    Lots of positives for this Y2 Destiny expansion. Bungie took feedback and has significantly improved story and questing. Overall size of the expansion feels much larger than previous unimpressive DLC (doesn't feel overpriced). A few negatives. They appear to have botched the implementation with regard to how it affects Y1 players who did not adopt Taken King. Crucible weapon balance isLots of positives for this Y2 Destiny expansion. Bungie took feedback and has significantly improved story and questing. Overall size of the expansion feels much larger than previous unimpressive DLC (doesn't feel overpriced). A few negatives. They appear to have botched the implementation with regard to how it affects Y1 players who did not adopt Taken King. Crucible weapon balance is better but still lacking in my opinion. Crucible is still very fun but I expect crucible will likely require another overhaul down the line.… Expand
  28. ZombieFan504
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    Honest Scale would be 9/10 but due to the Trolls and Haters on Metacritic like normal I gave it a 10.
    The opening cinematic itself is amazing, better story flow and added content is well worth the full asking price.
  29. xazinine
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    The story is a lot more coherent now and has humor too. Really enjoyed playing this. It really seems to be a lot more self-aware than any of the previous DLCs.

    Nathan Fillion helped Bungie knock this one out of the park!
  30. SchroederRock
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    Ignore all the hate on TKK - there's no way most people have played the expansion enough to fully know what they're getting in to. Year 2 of Destiny kicks of with a bang, fixing the massive story-telling gaps that plagued the first year and re-working the armor and weapons system to make everything significantly more meaningful. With all the under-the-hood tweaks that have occurred and aIgnore all the hate on TKK - there's no way most people have played the expansion enough to fully know what they're getting in to. Year 2 of Destiny kicks of with a bang, fixing the massive story-telling gaps that plagued the first year and re-working the armor and weapons system to make everything significantly more meaningful. With all the under-the-hood tweaks that have occurred and a nice wave of new content, casual players will have plenty to keep them occupied, and hardcore players who chew through the story content still have the raid to look forward to. Is it worth $40? If you're going to be sinking numerous hours into this expansion, absolutely. What is still unknown is what this next year is going to look like. There isn't enough to keep you secured through a year, not even 4 months, but it's likely that Bungie has content being readied for rollout somewhere in 2016. The bottom line is: this is so much better than Destiny has been, and it encouraging to what it could be in the future.… Expand
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#4 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#14 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    70
    After the third expansion Destiny is the same “random loot generator” it has always been, just with some more story in between. [12/2015, p.62]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 9, 2015
    90
    Always troubled but brilliant, now simply brilliant, Destiny has undergone an extraordinary change. It still demands your time, but the reward is one of Xbox's most well-rounded games. [Dec 2015, p.67]
  3. The Daily Dot
    Nov 2, 2015
    90
    If you’re willing to do the social networking and accept the time commitment that Destiny requires to reach its endgame content, you’ll be treated to the first massively multiplayer online game built around the core of first-person shooter gameplay, a unique entry in the world of video games, and a growing universe where you and your fellow Guardians are all that stand between the Light, humanity’s last hope, and the Darkness that threatens to wipe us out forever.
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