Destiny

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  1. treyfox33
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    After about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and everyAfter about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and every element. While some have criticized a perceived lack of compelling story, I disagree here. True, Destiny is light on exposition, it's also very minimal on menu interface, and transitions through games modes, seamless. This spoke to me as an Bungie's intention to create a world that is instantly available, rich but unimposing, allowing those who crave the lore of something like Halo to explore more through collectible 'Grimoire' entries and the supplementary companion app. I'm nearly level 20(the soft cap) and feel like there's so much more to see and do in this joy of a genre-bending title.… Expand
  2. Skullz
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Amazing game so far! Im not really sure where all the people rating 0 after 0 are coming from though. Some people are giving legitimate low scores and relatable reasons why they don't like the game but all of the people over bashing this game are acting ridiculous. The game is not that terrible and is pretty fun to me. Another thing is that I never buy into hype for a game and apparentlyAmazing game so far! Im not really sure where all the people rating 0 after 0 are coming from though. Some people are giving legitimate low scores and relatable reasons why they don't like the game but all of the people over bashing this game are acting ridiculous. The game is not that terrible and is pretty fun to me. Another thing is that I never buy into hype for a game and apparently that's a good rule that the gaming community needs to learn, I never bought into the hype for this game and wasn't expecting a masterpiece as people claimed it to be and now I'm just enjoying the good quality game bungie has given us. The game can be a little repetitive but other than that most things are pretty solid. And for those who like beautiful music in their games you will love this one, superb soundtrack.… Expand
  3. Berserker9289
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The superior console to play Destiny on. Better online service (XBLive > PSN), identical visuals (literally. There is no fu*king difference. 1080p = 1080p), better controller.
  4. SenshudoTV
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend aDestiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend a great many more hours playing.… Expand
  5. busbfran
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However itDestiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However it provided enough to keep me moving forward. The range of enemies variety can somewhat be overshadowed by repetitive missions, but injuring this game with a friend, will make it much, much more enjoyable. Character upgrading is a massive area to explore that will take time to select your best equipment and abilities. Talking a bout massive the planet maps are amazingly good, along with level design. Destiny is a MUST! and a FPS heaven.… Expand
  6. Chippeez
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    While Destiny initially comes off as a highly-repetitive, highly disjointed experience, it blossoms into something much better, given the chance. True, content after getting through the story arc is limited to repeating a bunch of very simple-natured missions and bullet-sponge boss raids (strikes), the core gameplay is something that ages like wine. The controls are impeccably tuned.While Destiny initially comes off as a highly-repetitive, highly disjointed experience, it blossoms into something much better, given the chance. True, content after getting through the story arc is limited to repeating a bunch of very simple-natured missions and bullet-sponge boss raids (strikes), the core gameplay is something that ages like wine. The controls are impeccably tuned. The graphics and vistas, amazing. The weapons (at least the more rare weapons) have special upgrade features that actually change the way you not only play, but the way you *want* to play. I was a rifle user through and through. I obtained a lucky rare hand-cannon drop. It's upgrade paths included ones for aiming, damage, and range. In Destiny, the hand cannon is like a short-range insta-gib. After levelling up the gun and getting it's upgrades, it became much more. The weapon became me and I became the weapon.

    If you enjoy Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands or the like, you should really give the game a try. Stick it out, though and the rewards become more substantial. Additionally, Bungie's post release support plans for new content regularly patched in have me wondering what exotic locales in the Solar System we may yet see. Fantastic game, easily worth a buy to most.    … Expand
  7. FoeHammerLives
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    At first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends andAt first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends and my new clan mates. The voice chat and fireteam chat options can be frustrating at times though, and the Vanguard missions lack variety. I am sure over time these issues will be addressed or replaced, but until then, I'll see you starside.… Expand
  8. Hickmanc57
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my game time was playing by myself, I really enjoyed the game play. With the open events to the Strike Missions that provided plenty of loot and xp, and now the 6 player raids that just came out, I am excited to see what is to come to the great journey of Destiny
    I do have some cons for this game. I play most of my games on pc, but I went out and bought an Xbox one for this game. I do wish there was some type of chat to make it easier to group up. I do know there are websites out there to help with the community and grouping that you can join, and I will certainly be looking into that. But over all I really enjoyed this game and still do.    … Expand
  9. kjemper
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Perhaps the best new IP video game this decade. (for PC or console) Destiny refines and perfects elements that made other games great. The Halo style combat, Blizzard's attention to detail and the "little things", Great quest system, etc...

    People complain that there is nothing innovative, but haters are going to be haters. While most the features have been done before, they've    Perhaps the best new IP video game this decade. (for PC or console) Destiny refines and perfects elements that made other games great. The Halo style combat, Blizzard's attention to detail and the "little things", Great quest system, etc...

    People complain that there is nothing innovative, but haters are going to be haters. While most the features have been done before, they've never been done before in a single game and been with this amount of polish. People also complain that the questing system is a lot of "fedex,got to X, kill Y, etc etc." What game isn't? What defines a game is how they implement it and whether or not the combat is fun enough to entertain you as you do it. This game does both perfectly. Whether I'm repeating the campaign (which is more like a prologue than a full story) or in explore mode, the tasks are fun wreck everything in-between.

    The class system is also unique and entertaining. Each class has a distinct feel about them as you unlock their unique abilities.

    Best of all, no bugs. No glitches. No server lag or queues. This is by far the best launch I've ever been apart of. No issues at all and 20+ hours of playtime so far.

    The uniqueness to this game is that you are part of one large mega-server and can play with anyone worldwide. I do this often as part of a global clan. The experience in fireteams is alot better than solo as well. Bungie has been kind enough to make joining an leaving other your friends' fireteams seamless. Go to friend list, select to join a friend in game, and you're in their fireteam and teleported to right next to them. They don't even have to confirm it.

    All those pre-orders aren't wrong. People pre-ordered after enjoying the beta. This game if anything is "under" hyped for such a huge game. Yet, here I am just getting started. Bungie is just getting started too with a 10 year contract and a $500 million dollar budget to support the game in that 10 years. I am excited to be part of this game from day 1 as it grows into a global phenomenon. And all these haters? I bet the majority of them will be playing with me. Some people just want to be the critics for which - nothing - is ever good enough.

    See you in-game.    … Expand
  10. SpadeKing22
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This is not a game for the madden/COD guys. This is not a game for the WoW/league of legends guys. This isn't even a game for the Halo guys that loved the campaign.

    This is a game for all the gamers out there that played Halo 2 and thought "what if we could actually have our own masterchief?" This is a game for the gamers that played borderlands and thought "wow co-op with talents is so    This is not a game for the madden/COD guys. This is not a game for the WoW/league of legends guys. This isn't even a game for the Halo guys that loved the campaign.

    This is a game for all the gamers out there that played Halo 2 and thought "what if we could actually have our own masterchief?" This is a game for the gamers that played borderlands and thought "wow co-op with talents is so much fun. I wish there was a way to connect to the community better."

    Some say it does a lot but nothing exceptionally well. Guess what people. This is the FIRST of it's kind. It's about stacking stats, specing into situations, organizing group dynamics, and preparing tactics for boss fights.

    This game is more mmo than anything else but core mechanics make it FPS. I played Wow and thought i would "beat the game" when i hit level cap. I found out after 6 months of leveling that i completed the "tutorial" and the real game was about to begin. Bungie has borrowed that exact architecture. Sadly that's not for everyone. It isn't instant gradification. It isn't 100% about tactics. It marries twitch gameplay with stratigic preparation. Usually gamers fall in one category or the other. If you can't embrace both world than you will not like this game.

    If you can then this is THE game you have been waiting for. Sorry COD guy....this isn't pray and spray that gives out achievements for showing up. You have to be good. You have to think. You have to work together.    … Expand
  11. puregab
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic! Visually it looks great, the music is equally well composed. Where the game lacks in having a captivating story it more than makes up for with fantastic gameplay. The more I play the game the more I find myself being sucked into it. Playing this with a few friends is an absolute blast especially when you're playing a strike mission and you're down to the lastThis game is fantastic! Visually it looks great, the music is equally well composed. Where the game lacks in having a captivating story it more than makes up for with fantastic gameplay. The more I play the game the more I find myself being sucked into it. Playing this with a few friends is an absolute blast especially when you're playing a strike mission and you're down to the last guardian standing the game can get pretty intense. I can understand why many people give the game a low score but what everyone needs to understand is that as it is right now the game is incomplete Bungie is still adding the game, I feel as though it is way to early to have these reviews for the game but I still love it as it is right now so I'm giving it a 10/10.… Expand
  12. SuperJoystick
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The game is amazing. Mechanics, enemy AI, environments are blowing me away. It takes a while to get better guns and equipment, so don't judge until you're level 12 or so. I can see myself sinking hundreds of hours into this!
  13. rmklingler
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    So let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thingSo let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thing happened: I missed playing Destiny. Mostly because of one thing. It is fun. Really fun. The gun play is spot on. The loot is varied enough that finding it is exciting. The plot (while not up to the standards of "Star Wars" is pretty good for a shooter. I couldn't recite the plots to any FPS at this point. They're all pretty standard. Can anyone remember Halo's plot, other than Master Chief is on a Halo and shoots a bunch of aliens and eventually blows up the Halo? It looks to me that Destiny's plot is pretty on point with Halo's. It seems really re-playable too. That might be the most important aspect to a game for me. The plot could be the video game equivalent of "Citizen Kane" but it won't matter if I don't want to fully invest my time to play it. In the end, this is just my opinion. I think Destiny is really fun and worth the investment in time and money.… Expand
  14. AriesRevolver
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to theThis game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to the mix. As you can see, all of the compared games are high quality games, and Destiny should be reviewed as one. You give in and play it as it is and not have you think it should be and you're gonna have a good time. I can honestly say this game is better than any Halo game, and this is coming from a man that has a special place for Halo in his heart.… Expand
  15. Evengale
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do smallI am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do small quests. I played halo and enjoyed it so was looking forward to this game and let me tell you that it was well worth it. I haven't been able to get interested in any of my other games since the beta. I think people just want to be negative to be negative. If you enjoy shooters you will love this game, if you don't like shooters then that is your choice and you will not enjoy this game. If you liked Halo series then you will love Destiny. I say go ahead and give it a try.… Expand
  16. DanT
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Halo on Steroids

    This game is everything I wish Halo would have become. Multiplayer is perfect, level design is perfect. A must have for FPS fans who want a competitive multiplayer experience with no rewards for camping and minimal sniping.

    Fun as heck. Simply Brilliant.
  17. Stonewall
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    I bought this game for my father and I and we are having a blast spending time together. I myself am now a father of two kids (one is almost 3 and the other born one week ago.) In the rare time I get to actually sit down and relax, it is very nice to be able to play small coop PVE missions with close friends & family and also play solo still having fun while upgrading the characters whileI bought this game for my father and I and we are having a blast spending time together. I myself am now a father of two kids (one is almost 3 and the other born one week ago.) In the rare time I get to actually sit down and relax, it is very nice to be able to play small coop PVE missions with close friends & family and also play solo still having fun while upgrading the characters while others aren't available. I don't mind not being able to talk with others in game outside of the party chat as its actually nice to get cut-off from all the teenage kids spouting nonsense degrading my gaming adventure. It's like a serene experience that you can escape to and just have fun exploring the planets while battling aliens of various factions. The Sci-Fi theme is refreshing and genuine. Graphics are beautiful. As for all the comparisons out there trying to figure out what version is better between the ps4 and the xbox one, all in all they look the same and play the same. I seriously doubt one is better over the other and recommend to find the version your friends are playing.… Expand
  18. lastheir
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I love this game and it's difficulty is such that I actually feel good when I finish a mission. The only bad thing is that I don't have friends to play with so I am a solo which makes it take longer on certain missions.
  19. ConnorDavis88
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    Very solid game, play it for a while and it really picks up. Should it have a better intro? Absolutely. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? I think so.

    Try it yourself and decide.
  20. 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
  21. xyzm146
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    So a lot of people seem to be upset over the hype that was around for this game. They also think its repetitive, boring, and unoriginal. The main thing that people are forgetting is this game is a FPS MMO. Its not at all similar to halo or any kind of FPS genre game, and honestly, it shouldn't be. If that's what you expected then this is the wrong game for you. While I can agree itsSo a lot of people seem to be upset over the hype that was around for this game. They also think its repetitive, boring, and unoriginal. The main thing that people are forgetting is this game is a FPS MMO. Its not at all similar to halo or any kind of FPS genre game, and honestly, it shouldn't be. If that's what you expected then this is the wrong game for you. While I can agree its repetitive, its exactly what I expected from it. Like any MMO, it will have a slow start, but might ramp up in the future. Also, this game is tons of fun with friends. Either go make some or find a few to play with you. This isn't a game you should expect to have a lot of fun only by yourself. You should have others to play with. If not, go play some of the solo games that are out, or wait it out for the ones you want to play. The hype wasn't quite matching the product, but its still a solid game.… Expand
  22. nonchalantgamer
    Oct 4, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a great game that has great game-play and a good looting system. What is a disappointment about it is the lack of launch content as well as a terrible story that has barely any dialogue and bad mission design with no set pieces. Destiny also has repetitive missions, but the game-play is so refined and fun, and the grinding reward system is good enough that it doesn't bother meDestiny is a great game that has great game-play and a good looting system. What is a disappointment about it is the lack of launch content as well as a terrible story that has barely any dialogue and bad mission design with no set pieces. Destiny also has repetitive missions, but the game-play is so refined and fun, and the grinding reward system is good enough that it doesn't bother me too much. The visuals for next gen are gorgeous with the beautiful skies and textures, as well as a consistent frame-rate and attention to detail. The PvP crucible mode is very fun and offers a unique experience because of the different classes being used with the different abilities. Overall Destiny is a very fun game but it feels a bit disappointing at the same time because it didn't quite live up to the grand expectations that Bungie set out to achieve but i believe with future updates and patches this game could get even better.… Expand
  23. vuduthmb
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    Great game, lots of variety. PvP, PvE, classes, subclasses, weapons, etc. There are many reviews out there that are just not reasonable. IGN gave this game a 7.8. I don't agree with that score, but it is well argued and reasonable. An average user score here of 5.8 is not reasonable.
    Don't miss out on this great game by jumping on a bandwagon going downhill.
  24. BoyGamingPC
    Dec 31, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has incredibly been one of my favorite games. It is nice how it is based on different planets. The game is good for ages 11-15 (Recommended). What is great about this game is that it has a story mode that can be played with six people online. It takes 50 minutes to do one raid but it's worth it. What is kind of sad is that Xbox Live must be bought to enjoy multiplayer missions. Once you are done with all levels, it is very boring and some people may not have the dark below, the taken king, or the house of wolves so you just do levels again. The people without Xbox Live look at the levels and feel very jealous that everyone else has it and they don't. On level 34, I did patrols and I couldn't gain any experience, something was wrong. One suggestion is to make expansion levels unlocked so it doesn't get so boring. Xbox is ridiculously stupid for having to pay online.… Expand
  25. ThePiePieper
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    When Bungie unveiled its new space opera and announced Destiny, I was ecstatic. What shooter fan wouldn’t want a Halo meets Borderlands game? The music and level scripting from Halo and the shooting and looting of Borderlands, 2 great tastes that taste great together. Perfect! Since then the game has launched and the reaction, both personally and professionally, is lukewarm. The reviewsWhen Bungie unveiled its new space opera and announced Destiny, I was ecstatic. What shooter fan wouldn’t want a Halo meets Borderlands game? The music and level scripting from Halo and the shooting and looting of Borderlands, 2 great tastes that taste great together. Perfect! Since then the game has launched and the reaction, both personally and professionally, is lukewarm. The reviews have been less than expected from what Bungie’s pedigree would have predicted and the internet has been ablaze with hilarious Twitter parody accounts. But I digress. Despite the lack of story and the busted loot system, I have been enjoying my jaunt around the universe. Maybe a little too much…
    I am a recovering WoW addict, always will be. Farming, raiding, grinding, you name it, I did it. So going on to my second full year of being Blizzard free has been a learning experience. Needless to say, I can spot a MMO when I see it. I really don’t care how Bungie tries to spin it, Destiny is a MMO.
    If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it’s not a raccoon. We have the easy comparisons. Raids, colored items and weapons, rep farming for rewards, collectable mounts. All real easy to spot as a MMO trope and Bungie can’t deny it. But what is harder to spot and not as easy to identify as a characteristic of an MMO are the social features and implications.
    Arguably the best thing to come from Destiny is the loot cave. An endless spawning black hole of green, blue and purple shinnies that have players huddled around a dirt mound shooting in a straight line. It was a fruitful process and netted me many new items and materials. And now it’s gone, hot fixed in a Thursday morning patch. But the social experience continues. Years down the road we can say “remember the loot cave?” While it does live on in a web based game, those that missed out will never know what it’s like to mindlessly shoot into a hole. Well, at least the way we did. A similar comparison is the war effort in WoW. Do you remember where you were when the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj were opened on your server? I don’t, because I wasn’t playing when that happened. That killed me as a WoW player, and continues to kill me as a Destiny player. I don’t want to miss out.
    These kind of social experiences and events are what keep me going back to Destiny. I don’t want to miss anything that the world will be talking about tomorrow. So much so that I used the Destiny LFG to join a raid group full of people I don’t know. I was in the Vault of Glass, shouting out terms like “burn the adds” and “I can rez in 5”, all for what? To say I completed raid content when it was relevant? We all know it’s not for the gear that drops, or lack thereof.
    Social gaming is a powerful tool. It keeps players interest and motivated, a blessing and a curse. But for me, it triggers too many old feelings of having to log just so that I don’t miss out on that all important pair of pants or new accessory for my digital doll.    … Expand
  26. stoneysilence
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    Extremely shallow gameplay. The story missions are nice but you are only on each planet for a very short time period before you are shuffled off onto the next planet. Once you hit 20 then the game becomes a very BORING grindfest in a poorly made MMO design.
  27. bamozzy
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    Destiny ISN'T Halo 2.0 or like the majority of FPS games available. People that approach this with that kind of expectation are likely to be disappointed in certain aspects.

    First off the campaign. This is certainly an area that is lacking in depth and quality of story we expect from the majority of FPS games and after Bungie gave us Halo we expected so much more. There is a distinct    Destiny ISN'T Halo 2.0 or like the majority of FPS games available. People that approach this with that kind of expectation are likely to be disappointed in certain aspects.

    First off the campaign. This is certainly an area that is lacking in depth and quality of story we expect from the majority of FPS games and after Bungie gave us Halo we expected so much more. There is a distinct lack of story and the missions tend to be the same - either ending in a boss fight or waves of enemies. This really has a negative impact on the campaign part of the game but its not until you reach the end-game that the reason the mission structure and lack of cut-scenes are designed this way becomes apparent. They are like mini 'Strikes' and are used for 'Daily' missions for end game activity and extra rewards - this wouldn't be possible or at least work as well if the missions were more traditional. I feel as though Bungie sacrificed 'Story' to provide more end game content.

    The campaign begins on Earth and as you progress through you unlock each new area until all 4 are opened up. On each area you can access the available activities whether that be individual campaign missions - something you have to do when playing through the campaign as it doesn't play through automatically, Strikes - 3 player co-op missions, Raid - 6 player co-op mission or Patrol - free roam mode. Each activity begins in a 'public' area that can be occupied by other players and you are free to go pretty much anywhere in the area - even on a mission or strike - so you can get involved in Public Events, go hunting for resources/loot or just go straight to the objective.

    Strikes are the co-op part of the game and require a fireteam of 3 so if you don't have 2 others, the game will matchmake for you. These follow the same sort of pattern as the campaign mission with an end boss to beat. Raids are the pinnacle of this and by far the best content in the PvE area of the game. They are a 6 player co-op mode that requires communication and co-ordination. As such there is no matchmaking so require you to find people - either friends or people you meet playing Destiny (there are websites available too to find players) so you can find people that will compliment your fireteam and speak the same language.

    Things like the Raid are part of the end-game content and for me the best part of Destiny.

    Destiny also has a PvP mode with the usual team deathmatch mode but also a few other modes. Its not as varied as something like CoD but it's certainly fun. Other games have very separate areas - Campaign is very separate to co-op which is also separate from MP, but Destiny tries to tie all these together. Your 'Gaurdian' does everything and earns XP in all areas. Weapons and Armour acquired in PvP can be used in PvE and vice versa. In other FPS games, once you beat the campaign, there is little reason to return unless achievement hunting but in Destiny you can and probably will end up playing the missions a lot for bounties or Daily mission rewards.

    In terms of the game mechanics, everything feels solid I can't fault it on this. It does everything you expect from a FPS and does it well. Some enemies are a bit of a bullet sponge - namely the bosses - but the array of weaponry and supers feel great to use. Visually this game is stunning too. Venus in particular looks incredible. There are similarities in enemy behaviour to those seen in Halo which isn't a bad thing as they used cover, jumped out of the way of grenades or swarmed at you.

    There is so much to do daily - with bounties - both PvP and PvE, missions etc as well as weekly too. Lots of weapons and armour to collect and upgrade that it can keep you playing for many many hours. In terms of value (cost per hour) it could be one of the best buys you make and for that reason alone it earns extra marks. Like I said if you are expecting Halo 2.0 and a traditional Campaign and story then you will be disappointed but Destiny has tried to be 'different'. Its certainly much better with friends but there is still fun to be had Solo.    … Expand
  28. smartassx
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    First off the story is a black hole of stupid and seem ably written by a 12 year old.

    Second. The game rocks for PvP and PvE. I love raiding and rolling though the story missions. The PvP is very satisfying in the way Halo was. People **** about broken guns that mow down people but the only people who do that are those who arnt very good or don't know what gun to select. Many blue guns    First off the story is a black hole of stupid and seem ably written by a 12 year old.

    Second. The game rocks for PvP and PvE. I love raiding and rolling though the story missions. The PvP is very satisfying in the way Halo was. People **** about broken guns that mow down people but the only people who do that are those who arnt very good or don't know what gun to select. Many blue guns will work just as well in PvP as exotics.    … Expand
  29. TheSquirrel
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    I want to rate the game lower than I did.
    There is such a sad excuse for a story it makes my head hurt, how could they waste this game with this story? Once you're done the story, you are faced with crushing repetition, and only the collection of stuff to keep playing for. Again, no story to drive you to keep playing, just endless loot collecting (98% of which you simply throw away    I want to rate the game lower than I did.
    There is such a sad excuse for a story it makes my head hurt, how could they waste this game with this story? Once you're done the story, you are faced with crushing repetition, and only the collection of stuff to keep playing for. Again, no story to drive you to keep playing, just endless loot collecting (98% of which you simply throw away because it's inferior). The soundtrack is fairly weak and the visuals are good, but not blow your mind next gen great.
    The multiplayer seems to be unable to consistently pair you with players of similar skill. Have one match even, next match you get creamed, creamed again, destroy everyone, destroy everyone, balanced, creamed, creamed, destroy. There seams to be no logic to how PvP stacks players and no logic to weapon balance either.
    Then I see that I have logged over 300 hours and realize that something about this game keeps you there. Something about being a Guardian patrolling an unstable buffer zone between Earth and it's enemies keeps you coming back. The action and enemies are so well crafted that you just enjoy shooting the same thing over and over. You enjoy running around the same maps over and over, kicking ass. Even writing this it looks insane to think that I just kept playing. I believe I have finally broken free from this madness, but for my dollars to hours ratio on this one, I have to give it at least an 8.

    A great, smooth shooter with endless storyless hours of gameplay. Addictive personalities beware, this game will own you.    … Expand
  30. Cuscaden
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    I had no intention of getting this generation of consoles, I am mostly a PC gamer. I played this on a friend´s Xbox One and was hooked. Bought my own Xbox One and the edition with the two expansion packs. I love this game. The graphics are great, the game is accessible and I am having a blast with my online buddy. I have ploughed 30 hours into this game so far. Looking forward to years ofI had no intention of getting this generation of consoles, I am mostly a PC gamer. I played this on a friend´s Xbox One and was hooked. Bought my own Xbox One and the edition with the two expansion packs. I love this game. The graphics are great, the game is accessible and I am having a blast with my online buddy. I have ploughed 30 hours into this game so far. Looking forward to years of gaming in Destiny. Great job Bungie.… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. metascifi
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    among best games ever with few horrible flaws. i'm modifying my original review as internet connectivity problems seemed to have been largely solved. my only remaining problem is that you pay for a complete game but you can't play a complete game unless you're a pro or near pro-level gamer and have 5 other similarly competent friends. to play everything available, get all the gear,among best games ever with few horrible flaws. i'm modifying my original review as internet connectivity problems seemed to have been largely solved. my only remaining problem is that you pay for a complete game but you can't play a complete game unless you're a pro or near pro-level gamer and have 5 other similarly competent friends. to play everything available, get all the gear, level up fully...you have to be able to play at the hardest levels. i love that they made insane modes for better players than i and levels should be based on merit and ability and not just doing xp. but allow me to play the whole game and don't require me to have to play with 2 to 5 other friends. otherwise, it's amazing. graphics great, leveling great, gameplay great, weapon diversity and mods great. ok there's no story or it's stupid but i don't care so much about that. there are so many ways to play, too. campaign, multi-player, strikes, raids, bounties. really rich game i've played pretty much daily since the release. does need more dlc if they're going to keep fanbase playing.… Expand
  33. JulietsDaBomb
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This game has changed the way games will be built going forward. This game, compared to it's 'predecessor' Halo has such a large scope and fills so much bigger and better than halo. I come from a halo-loyalist group and after going to back to Halo, it just feels so small and narrow.

    This game isn't for everyone. There is a lot of grinding and a need to find other players to reach    This game has changed the way games will be built going forward. This game, compared to it's 'predecessor' Halo has such a large scope and fills so much bigger and better than halo. I come from a halo-loyalist group and after going to back to Halo, it just feels so small and narrow.

    This game isn't for everyone. There is a lot of grinding and a need to find other players to reach higher levels.    … Expand
  34. IloveEnglish110
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    One of the most anticipated games on the market has finally been released. This game should have no flaws due to the fact that, it was made by Bungie and published by Activision. These industries have been rivals for years with Halo made by Bungie and Call of Duty made by Activision. Destiny is supposed to take the best of both Call of Duty and Halo and combine them to make a superiorOne of the most anticipated games on the market has finally been released. This game should have no flaws due to the fact that, it was made by Bungie and published by Activision. These industries have been rivals for years with Halo made by Bungie and Call of Duty made by Activision. Destiny is supposed to take the best of both Call of Duty and Halo and combine them to make a superior game, after all, two heads are better than one. As promised, the two companies delivered the game of the year. Because of its better graphic mechanics, the combination of Activision and Bungie, and the addictiveness of the campaign and multiplayer game play, Destiny is easily described as the best of the century.
    Graphics have come a long way from Atari to Pacman to Fifa. Good graphics are a necessity now for a player to even consider a game. The motion picture provided by Destiny is absolutely stunning. The graphics provided are very smooth and flow together perfectly. Fighting aliens in mesmerizing quality is one of the best features this game has to offer. The display is jaw dropping from the moment you hit the start button. The game is so realistic that players can see the wind catch their cloak as they walk. Never has a game brought so much attention to detail like Destiny; for example, there is a mission where you have to fight aliens on the moon, and you are walking through craters as moon dust flies in your face. In the mission, you are avoiding aliens around every corner. Another example is watching bullets fly by your head as you are fighting a giant metal flying sphere. Destiny has brought what we expected to the table in 2014.
    Outstanding graphics are not the only reason this game is great, but another factor is how these industries learned how to cooperate. In doing so, they created a much larger fan base for this game. Who would have thought that the two biggest rivals in video game history could combine to make such a brilliant game? They finally realized instead of having a huge rivalry they could conjoin the greatest aspects of Halo and Call of Duty. Activision, the creators of Call of Duty, brought in the fast-paced, action-packed multiplayer mode. They also brought in the variety of guns and equipment usage that would aid the player. Bungie, the creator of Halo, added their addictive story mode to the mix. Furthermore, they also added the Science Fiction to the game, which enabled them to recreate some of the weapons from Halo. With the new found friendship between these two companies, they added a new game engine and the most innovative experiences ever delivered. As said by IGN, “Destiny features the largest collection of weapons in a Bungie game to date, coming in both a variety of categories and featuring unique customization options for each one.” This means they incorporated a broader arsenal base, which allows players to either remain stealthy or shoot everything in sight. Instead of clashing heads for another year, Bungie and Activision finally shared the same dream which benefits them both and the fans.
    Finally, the set up and the storyline of the game will leave you begging for more. With constant achievements, rewards, and unlockable content, this game keeps players guessing and demanding more. Also, the mechanics of multiplayer are crisp and engaging. Destiny’s multiplayer has a broad range of complex game modes that will have you six inches from your television. With the occasional downloadable content, the game will hardly be turned off, nor will the controller ever leave your thumb when playing multiplayer. As said by Game Informer, “Solo play is an ideal choice for players looking for a challenge.” This means the story mode of Destiny is really challenging and will leave players repeating the same missions multiple times, proving just how addicting it really is. Furthermore, the use of different weapons allows for a more strategic approach and will keep the player guessing during the campaign, which is always good because no one likes a predictable video game.
    All in all, the game of Destiny will leave gamers in shock and awe. Destiny has the quality to be a great first-person shooter. Not only are the graphics one of a kind, but the collaboration of Activision and Bungie and the campaign and multiplayer leave players craving more. Those are only a few of the reasons why Destiny will earn its respect and reputation. Destiny meets and exceeds all expectations of a game worth buying.    … Expand
  35. Tornaxus
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    PROS
    The mechanics and gunplay of the game are great
    Really good graphics Diverse worlds and enemies Simple storytelling Multiplayer has no problems Great soundtrack Playability with friends Large amount of weapons to choose from CONS The race of your character doesn't change anything in the game There is only 3 classes to choose from and each class has only 2 subclasses The    PROS
    The mechanics and gunplay of the game are great
    Really good graphics
    Diverse worlds and enemies
    Simple storytelling
    Multiplayer has no problems
    Great soundtrack
    Playability with friends
    Large amount of weapons to choose from

    CONS
    The race of your character doesn't change anything in the game
    There is only 3 classes to choose from and each class has only 2 subclasses
    The storyline is not the best, but what do you expect from a shooter?
    The random loot system is a bit frustrating at times
    THE SPEEDER BIKES DONT HAVE GUNS!    … Expand
  36. DariusX
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    Many say this game sucked because of the hype behind it..... but if could look past that this a very fun social game that you can play with your friends. It may have its flaws such as the poorly executed story it is actually a great game its not the best game ever but not the worst either. After play through the Dark Below DLC and getting all classes to 32 I can say that this is a gameMany say this game sucked because of the hype behind it..... but if could look past that this a very fun social game that you can play with your friends. It may have its flaws such as the poorly executed story it is actually a great game its not the best game ever but not the worst either. After play through the Dark Below DLC and getting all classes to 32 I can say that this is a game that changes over time like World of Warcraft and will continue to change for at least 10 years so this is an expirence that you will get attached to. Overall a great game that I recommend you buy before the next DLC comes out.… Expand
  37. chillenious
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    It takes a long time before this game starts feeling stale. Great graphics, mechanics and variety between characters, weapons etc. The raids (particularly VoG) make it really stand out. The things that could be improved are better matching system, less grind and dependency on randomness is rewards and a better story line.
  38. S7riker20
    Aug 8, 2015
    8
    A great choice for mmo and rpg fans. While it does get repetitive and the story is downright boring, the graphics and visuals are amazing. As well as the vast amount of player customization and playing with your friends is always fun.
  39. lksgamingl
    Jul 22, 2015
    8
    I bought this game for the XB360 the day it came out and I've got it for the XB1. Its one of my favourite games, simply because it controls well, gameplay is good, graphics are good. The best part is playing with other people online and sharing the love of the game together.

    However after a long time of playing it, it does get a little repetitive, especially the story mode. Once you    I bought this game for the XB360 the day it came out and I've got it for the XB1. Its one of my favourite games, simply because it controls well, gameplay is good, graphics are good. The best part is playing with other people online and sharing the love of the game together.

    However after a long time of playing it, it does get a little repetitive, especially the story mode. Once you have completed the story it gets a lot better, when you reach level 16 you can play Strikes with people online, for example with friends or randoms.

    If you buy the DLC you can get loads of brilliant, good looking armour and weapons. Making your guardian your own is one of the best things, you can make them whatever colour you want by getting different shaders etc.

    Overall I think it is definitely worth buying, especially if you're into First Person Shooters and that kind of thing.    … Expand
  40. Freebit
    Aug 27, 2015
    9
    A very good looking game, with nice online multiplayer. This game is perfect if you have friends to play with. The bad part is that bungie is exploring this gamers with huge-price dlc's.
  41. sonofkrypton
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Love this game and the amount of time I've gotten out of it. The amount the game has changed from launch until now is incredible and it continues to evolve as the creators listen to user feedback. I can't wait for the next chapter in the series, excellent game!
  42. Aahojogos
    Sep 16, 2016
    10
    Um game fantastico, que no inicio pode ter vindo meio quebrado, mas apesar da conexao ruim é sem duvidas um dos melhores e mais viciantes jogos da história.
  43. Rising94
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Uno de mis juegos preferidos. Para mi el mejor shooter- rpg que he jugado en toda mi vida! Unos buenos graficos, mejor jugabilidad que Call of Dutty y una buena variedad de planetas,armas, armaduras y más cosas. No tiene dificultad( depende de los escenarios) y es cooperativo lo que mas me gusta! La falta de piperos pseudononyer y de niños ratas se agradece, sobre todo en los combatesUno de mis juegos preferidos. Para mi el mejor shooter- rpg que he jugado en toda mi vida! Unos buenos graficos, mejor jugabilidad que Call of Dutty y una buena variedad de planetas,armas, armaduras y más cosas. No tiene dificultad( depende de los escenarios) y es cooperativo lo que mas me gusta! La falta de piperos pseudononyer y de niños ratas se agradece, sobre todo en los combates online si campeas muere, y eso me gusta. Tiene jugadores muy buenos y he aprendido a disparar más rápido. Como yo digo es una mejora del Halo, pero no le llega a las zuelas de los pies. Me esta gustando este tipo de juegos. Sigue así Bungie!… Expand
  44. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
  45. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    It was a great new IP for the time. Even lacking the single-player campaign, the game was fun to play.
  46. DestinyDoer
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Multiple reviews I read here are very crazy mixed/negative reviews. About the game, I loved playing the game. I hated the unbalanced PvP but I do not think any supers or gears should be removed. I hated the feeling I got while thinking someone else said the supers and some gears should be removed. I disagree with what many people say about this but I am just not going to type more words about their thoughts about the game and the features of the game. Too bad the Destiny 2 PvP is very unbalanced. I feel like everything else or almost everything else about the game is very good. The activities are repetitive but very fun. I started playing Destiny about five years ago and I still love playing the game.… Expand
  47. Birdmaster11
    Dec 6, 2021
    8
    destiny's a great game, the campaign just feels way too linear for me to give this an 8
    the pvp is really good with friends and it's just plain awesome. really fluid and smooth. so that's making me give it an 8
  48. Mrman69
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
  49. Praxsack
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Man i remember this game so much, it was such a good game. The story, the gameplay, the crucible, the strikes, the missions, everything was perfect. It never became boring even after finishing the story, D2 is a good game still but it cant compare to this masterpiece
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 8, 2014
    60
    It's a slick, mechanically sound, and lavishly produced shooter that uses beauty to try and mask the potentially great but uninspired gameplay inside. [Issue#117, p.62]
  2. Pure Xbox
    Oct 21, 2014
    70
    Destiny feels like the key elements of an FPS and an MMO gently resting shoulder to shoulder, instead of being fused together in a truly creative way. It plays and looks great, and offers many, many hours of entertainment to anyone okay with repeating the same tasks, but it isn’t exactly the game-changing science fiction epic we felt it was aspiring to.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    Oct 16, 2014
    70
    An ambitious if repetitive combination of shooter and loot based ARPG. A boost in loot drop frequency could definitely boost the fun/score. [Issue#254, p.47]
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