Destiny

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  1. Bouckaert
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    Gostei muito do jogo. Muito bom. Gostei dos gráficos. Gostei da inovação MMO FPS. Gostei dos cenários. Gostei dos estilos de jogos. Porém, existem alguns problemas, que afastou a maioria das pessoas do game. Modo estoria sem muito história e sem individualidade, outros podem invadir sua historia. Modo multiplayer limitado, apenas 3 no PvE. Não é mundo aberto, como um MMO de verdade, ondeGostei muito do jogo. Muito bom. Gostei dos gráficos. Gostei da inovação MMO FPS. Gostei dos cenários. Gostei dos estilos de jogos. Porém, existem alguns problemas, que afastou a maioria das pessoas do game. Modo estoria sem muito história e sem individualidade, outros podem invadir sua historia. Modo multiplayer limitado, apenas 3 no PvE. Não é mundo aberto, como um MMO de verdade, onde vc vai andando e encontrando as pessoas, é tudo instanciado, diferente de WoW, por exemplo. Acho que Destiny teve uma crise de identidade, ele não sabe bem o que é, apesar de inovar no estilo, ele falhou em definir de fato um estilo novo, ficou tudo muito misturado e pouca coisa sólida. Mas eu gostei do jogo. Me diverti bastante.… Expand
  2. Bazongaman
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    8/10. The game is good. I think the thing that ruined the game on peoples expectations is from all of the hype that was built. The game is good, but the main story is really short. Took me under 8 hours to beat the main story. There is still a lot of work left to do in the game, but it's all just about the same "Go here, do this". Game is beautiful looking. The multiplayer is fun, has the8/10. The game is good. I think the thing that ruined the game on peoples expectations is from all of the hype that was built. The game is good, but the main story is really short. Took me under 8 hours to beat the main story. There is still a lot of work left to do in the game, but it's all just about the same "Go here, do this". Game is beautiful looking. The multiplayer is fun, has the Halo feel to it (which is great). I recommend at least giving the game a try. Would I say, go out the door right now and spend $60 on it right this second? No. Id wait for a sale. Even if its a 1% discount, id say that would probably be enough to buy it.… Expand
  3. vizual_gamer
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People are too harsh on this game it's actually quite amazing! Seems people are getting way to hard to please these days. Multiplayer is extremely fun!!!… Expand
  4. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    While I agree this game was WAY over hyped I will say its a darn good FPS. The level system is easy at first but provides a challenge after you hit level 20. The Story was ok, the art was amazing. The loot system many will complain about but its a good challenge to find good loot. Simply put its a good Sci Fi First Person Shooter and that's all there is to it.
  5. StonedGamerJ
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I rated this game a 7 earlier. However, after spending a few more hours with it with a full party of friends i would have to rate it around an 8. The PVE is absolutely a blast to play with friends, especially on the hard modes.

    The PVP is fun, but it does need some tweaks and it could have really benefited from 60 fps.
  6. drclawixp
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    As it seems with most online games, Destiny is more fun playing with good friends. The lore is OK, yet wholly uninspiring and unimaginative. The hype became bigger than the game, and in those regards, nothing will ever be what everyone hoped it would be, but taken at face value, the experience has been fun. It's a good game to pass a couple of hours with friends a few times a week.
  7. sokrox
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    First, the 0 scores are bit silly. The game is a solid 8. I played for about 4 hours, so here goes.

    The good, the game is fun, the combat is solid. You initially choose between 4 main weapons, and one secondary weapon. The 4 initial guns are fairly different, a pistol that does heavy damage but has limited rounds in the barrel, a pulse gun, a semi that fires on shot at a time for    First, the 0 scores are bit silly. The game is a solid 8. I played for about 4 hours, so here goes.

    The good, the game is fun, the combat is solid. You initially choose between 4 main weapons, and one secondary weapon. The 4 initial guns are fairly different, a pistol that does heavy damage but has limited rounds in the barrel, a pulse gun, a semi that fires on shot at a time for precision and an automatic. My secondary was a sniper rifle which was great, though you have a limited amount of ammo. You do get ammo when killing enemies.

    The missions are fun, but they are typical MMO (yes this is an MMO, not an MMORPG) go here kill that, find that, scan that, etc. Nothing super innovative but fun. The game looks great, no frame rate issues. The music is fantastic. You can coop w friends (not tried that yet) or you can run around and assist others or have them help you without being coop'd. I did not try PVP. There seems to be a large universe but it opens slowly. Lots of gear, some customization of weapons. There's not a lack of stuff to do.

    The not so good. It can be repetitive, the missions are similar, lots of enemies that respawn. I think when there are more people playing you may have to wait a bit to finish some objectives. There's not much story, but what there is can be cool.

    Overall it's solid, but if you don't like FPS, then don't buy it. If you expect this to be WOW don't buy it. If you enjoyed the Halo combat this is similar.    … Expand
  8. ChazeMan
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Let me start off by saying that I understand why some people are disappointed. But, while Destiny may seem lackluster in some regards, that is far from the truth.

    Destiny is, at it's core, is a very gameplay driven experience. Any one who played the Halo trilogy will probably understand the genius of the subtle AI variety between different types of enemies, and the extremely polished    Let me start off by saying that I understand why some people are disappointed. But, while Destiny may seem lackluster in some regards, that is far from the truth.

    Destiny is, at it's core, is a very gameplay driven experience. Any one who played the Halo trilogy will probably understand the genius of the subtle AI variety between different types of enemies, and the extremely polished shooting and movement mechanics that have been implemented here. The gameplay has elements like these that, to the uncritical eye, may seem "dull" or "boring", but upon further examination have an immense amount of thought put into them. As well, the game has a surprisingly robust RPG character management layered in. On top of this, the fact that your guardian perfectly fits into a multiplayer arena, that at launch seems to have very little balancing issues, is an astonishing feat of game making that only a studio like Bungie or Rockstar could pull off. So, what about the story?

    Well, A wouldn't even say that Destiny has a "Narrative" per say. It's more of an layered back story and current world state that you are dropped into. If you are looking for something like what Halo or Bioshock brings to the table story-wise, look elsewhere because that is not what is being offered here. Like I said earlier, this is a gameplay driven experience, like Counterstrike, or Pac Man. But unlike those titles, Destiny puts one of the most exhilarating coats of paint I have ever seen in my 15 years of gaming on top of this core experience.

    The presentation. Wow, just wow. The atmosphere, the immersion, the sound, just about everything presentation wise is nothing short of brilliant. Never have I been pulled into a console game this much just due to how it presents itself. The rustic wasteland of Old Russia, the creepy baroness of the moon, the wide open dunes of mars, and a handful of other locales all look (and play) very uniquely. Not to mention the incredibly varied ambiance that exists in each area (props to the audio team). It is a combination of the gorgeous visuals and deeply layered sound design that really transcend all the other elements of the game. And obviously Marty O'Donnell can not be overlooked here, he delivers as usual with a soundtrack that is both atmospheric and energetic. Never has a game that is so gameplay driven, given me this much incentive to stop and smell the roses.

    I hope I have gotten my point across: It is the subtle things that Bungie delivers in droves with Destiny. So take your time with this game, enjoy the environments and the lore which drip with atmosphere, because Bungie has managed to create a very rich experience without the shackles of a typical narrative. You make your own story, so have a little imagination and appreciate the world that is Destiny. Any one who loves playing games, and who truly appreciates the craft of game making, should buy Destiny in a heartbeat. It is reminiscent of Halo: Combat Evolved in how simple, yet complex it can be. On the surface, it is amazing fun to just shoot aliens in the face with big guns, but underneath that surface, a truly interesting and intriguing universe exists, begging to be explored. I honestly believe that this game is a masterpiece, and I expect very high critical praise once the reviews start rolling in. Props to Bungie and everyone involved in the project.

    10/10    … Expand
  9. someSpoon
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Interesting love / hate response this game is generating.

    It's a fine game though by no means unflawed. Many of those who are enjoying it are convinced all the zero scores are trolling, but really that's having an equally blinkered view as the zero scorers themselves. For the sake of trying to find some balance, let's tackle the main hate points: "Story is garbage" Depending on    Interesting love / hate response this game is generating.

    It's a fine game though by no means unflawed. Many of those who are enjoying it are convinced all the zero scores are trolling, but really that's having an equally blinkered view as the zero scorers themselves.

    For the sake of trying to find some balance, let's tackle the main hate points:

    "Story is garbage"
    Depending on your expectations, probably a legitimate point. One-dimensional, lacking any strong characters and generally an absolute bare-bones affair. If this is where you get enjoyment from games then it's going to fall very short. Coming from the bungie stable, you can see where criticism is coming from as it's certainly no halo in this respect.

    "Missions are mindless & repetitive go-to-X,kill-Y/collect-Z"
    Again probably true in the main. But then again what else exactly is expected from a shooter/collect-em-up here? Are players expecting an on-rails cinematic rollercoaster full of sudden twists? It's not that type of game; the architecture is entirely contrary to it. Anyway the main trouble on this point is that it's made all the more glaring by the above one - there's no strong plot or dialogue to distract the player from the fact that they're essentially repeating similar tasks in any given mission, which is how most games of this ilk tackle the issue.

    "Gameplay / gunplay / ai is horrible & boring"
    I think many of the haters are missing a fundamental mechanic here, at least concerning the story missions (which bungie haven't done a good job of calling out themselves) - and that's choosing the appropriate difficulty. The game's normal difficulty is aimed squarely at 'casual' play - it's balanced to let you run & gun through pretty much every scenario thrown at you. If you're in any way competent at shooters but leave the difficulty on normal, then yes you'll probably find the gameplay highly dull because when you can kill everything but a boss in seconds flat, you're not going to have any interactions that expose you to subtlety in ai or the need to react to different battle conditions! So if I could give one tip to maximise enjoyment of this game, it would be to play on hard mode at all times, it makes for an infinitely more enjoyable experience. If it seems too hard, stick with it, the effort pays off once you get to grips with it.

    "Horrid graphics"
    I don't really want to touch this one. Sure it's not the most stunning looking game ever in either design or execution, but for those waving fingers on things like 30fps to cite zero scores on games, sorry but if 30fps/60fps defines whether or not you can enjoy a game, you're a brain donor (or should be). Of course you're entitled to your opinion :)

    "All the guns are the same"
    People complaining about this most likely aren't experienced playing morpg's to know what they're talking about. You don't expect to find outlandish loot on day one of play! Wading through the junk till you find the good rares is the tried & tested format of the genre, in the meantime I guess it means more zero scores from those new to it.

    "Pvp is unbalanced"
    Mostly an artefact of the character customisation but sadly true right now. Hopefully will be improved with later updates.

    "Not one original concept seen in the game"
    I'd have to agree with this, but again what are the expectations? It doesn't feel like bungie set out to break new ground with this game, rather they wanted to bring a number of tried & true concepts together.

    Which brings me to my last point. Are so many people mad because they were didn't get what the hypetrain promised? Were they by any chance told they were getting something revolutionary & never seen before, yet again? If that's the case then I'm afraid for every AAA game with a big marketing budget, this cycle of butthurt & rage is going to continue indefinitely. It was the same with titanfall! We were promised the next quantum leap in fps gameplay, what we got was a hybrid of cod & battlefront but with only one vehicle type, and not one original mechanic in sight.

    So in summary I actually agree with a lot if not most of the criticism. So why the 8 score? Because none of this ultimately detracts from how much fun this game is assuming you don't play in easy mode. Sure it's imperfect but the gameplay, for as long as it challenges, is fantastic, especially when playing with friends.    … Expand
  10. akarij
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    - Graphics 8: Like a 1080p/30fps version of Halo 4, plus nice visual effects and dynamic lighting/shadows.
    - Sound 8: Guns sound great, Peter Dinklage sounds f*cking awesome. Aliens sound generic.
    - Music 10: Almost, almost as good as Halo 2, almost. Great job Martin O'Donnell, until Bungie fired him :-( - FPS Mechanics 8: Plays like Halo 4, same tactics work, even AI feels the same. -    - Graphics 8: Like a 1080p/30fps version of Halo 4, plus nice visual effects and dynamic lighting/shadows.
    - Sound 8: Guns sound great, Peter Dinklage sounds f*cking awesome. Aliens sound generic.
    - Music 10: Almost, almost as good as Halo 2, almost. Great job Martin O'Donnell, until Bungie fired him :-(
    - FPS Mechanics 8: Plays like Halo 4, same tactics work, even AI feels the same.
    - RPG Mechanics 6: This game needs bots for party members, badly. More on this below.
    - Overall Polish 9: Outstanding, AAA level next gen game. Unbelievable level of polish given its ambitions.

    The problem people have with Destiny is that it failed to live up to its RPG expectations. In my mind I'm thinking of what Dragon's Crown did right in allowing bots as party members, making human party members optional. Even more to the point, Dragon's Crown allowed human party members to later be recruited to your party permanently as a bot. This is the missing link that Destiny needs.

    A quick note about the enemy AI, I think Destiny needs to borrow a page from Titanfall. Titanfall uses bots to populate the crowd, but key adversaries (titans and their pilots) are human players. The way Titanfall pulled this off was by rewarding players who randomly joined campaign battles, even if they had already started. Destiny would improve dramatically if human characters could phase into a running firefight during a campaign mission.

    Many lament that Destiny isn't Borderlands, and I think this is the perfect summary of complaints. If Destiny was Borderlands with Halo laid over top then it would be perfect. Personally I wish I had waited a week or two to pick up a used copy, which is what I recommend if you haven't yet bought it.    … Expand
  11. saibear12
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    I really enjoy the game so far. I'm a lvl 16 and have played for 12 hours. Sure I suppose the missions can get repetitive, go here kill those guys, defend this point, and then go there. But its the experience with friends! Maybe the people giving poor scores are having to play alone?

    But anyway, the other fun thing is finding the collectibles. I haven't played much PvP because that    I really enjoy the game so far. I'm a lvl 16 and have played for 12 hours. Sure I suppose the missions can get repetitive, go here kill those guys, defend this point, and then go there. But its the experience with friends! Maybe the people giving poor scores are having to play alone?

    But anyway, the other fun thing is finding the collectibles. I haven't played much PvP because that isn't my area of fun. But it seems to work fine from the few matches I've done.    … Expand
  12. Jillerstem11
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    So far this game has been great. The loot is cool, the customization of your weapons/gear are cool and so is the feel of the game. It feels like an actual awesome first person shooter with an MMO feel which I have been craving for some time. The reason why I am not giving this game a 10 is because there is no economy to this game. What I mean is that in SWTOR and WoW I was able to makeSo far this game has been great. The loot is cool, the customization of your weapons/gear are cool and so is the feel of the game. It feels like an actual awesome first person shooter with an MMO feel which I have been craving for some time. The reason why I am not giving this game a 10 is because there is no economy to this game. What I mean is that in SWTOR and WoW I was able to make things and sell those items on the AH to make some money so I can buy something cool later on. I was kind of let down when I saw that they did not have that in this game.

    Also, I am a sucker for being a role player in all MMORPGs and for there not to be a healing class is kind of a let down. I know it is not needed because health regenerates like nothing, but here's to them fixing it *crosses fingers*.
    Lastly, the only other thing is more of a question: Will raiding be the same as it is in most other MMO's? Will the raid leader be able to mark up enemies for certain groups in the raid to attack? Will there be several different dynamics to a raid boss and not have him just run and gun? We have yet to find out, but here is to me hoping the raids are awesome which I think they will be.
    PVP is a blast and so are some of the PVE quests. I think it's great they have factions that you can build reputation with who also provide gear if you have a descent amount of rep with that particular faction. Overall the game is a blast and I would encourage others to invest in it.    … Expand
  13. thejerbearz
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Don't fall for all the troll reviews, Destiny is a beautifully crafted game, definitely deserving of praise, and is very much worth the hype, although it isn't without it's flaws. Destiny features a quite lengthy story, atleast for today's standards, with me clocking in just over 12 hours to complete the story missions.

    The story is quite enjoyable, and is told in a similar way to the    Don't fall for all the troll reviews, Destiny is a beautifully crafted game, definitely deserving of praise, and is very much worth the hype, although it isn't without it's flaws. Destiny features a quite lengthy story, atleast for today's standards, with me clocking in just over 12 hours to complete the story missions.

    The story is quite enjoyable, and is told in a similar way to the first Halo, with mysterious background story, an ancient threat, badass alien races and futuristic "super soldiers". In similar vein to Halo: CE, Destiny's story is told quite subtlety, and its quite easy to see it's being set up to tell future stories, be that through DLC or future titles. But Destiny isn't all about the story, it's more so about the multiplayer experiences.

    Along with all the story missions being playable with a full fireteam (Group of 3), it also offers many activities for you and your friends to enjoy. These activities include Patrol mode, which lets you free into the beautiful game world with your friends and other people venturing through the area, and sets you free from any boundaries. It allows for you to roam around the world killing enemies, exploring hidden areas for loot chests, secret high-level enemies, and also has mini-missions throughout whichever location you're exploring to keep you occupied. I've found my self lost within Patrol mode for hours, just capping enemies and doing random missions. Patrol mode is definitely one of my favourite modes in the game, and i can see myself putting days of gametime into this mode alone.

    Along with patrol, Destiny features Strikes and Raids(Available on Sept. 16th). Strikes are a small co operative mission, generally split into three sections. Strikes allow for one fireteam to take on its challenges, and are highly replayable due to the fact that in the three split areas of the Strike, all enemies besides bosses are randomly generated and always follow different patterns, creating a new experience each time. Raids promise to be Strikes on a much larger scale, potentially taking hours to complete, and will allow for two fireteams to play in one session.

    Although the Co-Op options in Destiny are some of the most fun i've had in a while, this wouldn't be a Bungie game without a potent competitive multiplayer mode, known in Destiny as the Crucible. The Crucible is filled with a few modes, although in normal Bungie fashion there will probably be more added as time goes on. There isn't much I can say about the Crucible besides the fact that it is one of the best Competitive Multiplayer experiences on the Next-Gen consoles at the moment. Weapon Equalization makes for balanced matches where the more skilled player will win over the player who has better weapons due to time played. That, mixed in with some amazing map design and great character abilities creates for one addictive mode that set to played for months to come.

    All in all, Destiny is one of the best games currently available on Next-Gen, and one of the best FPS games I've played in a long while. It's definitely 10/10 material as some people are saying, and it's definitely not the MMO experience many were expecting, but it's a very potent shooter with tons of replayability in all the modes, be it the story mode, the wealth of Co-Op activities, or the amazingly crafted Competitive Multiplayer experience, Destiny is a game I recommend to everyone looking for a fun shooter experience, and is definitely something Bungie should be proud of.

    See you Starside, Guardians.    … Expand
  14. psugrad1999
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    This is my first FPS MMO game that I've enjoyed. The graphics are stunning, the music incredible, the game mechanics are astounding. I was amazed at how the AI progresses, your foes go from standing in the open, to seeking cover, to darting from cover to cover, to out flanking you. I'm still learning the mechanics, but have been enjoying myself greatly. The bad things, it is a bitThis is my first FPS MMO game that I've enjoyed. The graphics are stunning, the music incredible, the game mechanics are astounding. I was amazed at how the AI progresses, your foes go from standing in the open, to seeking cover, to darting from cover to cover, to out flanking you. I'm still learning the mechanics, but have been enjoying myself greatly. The bad things, it is a bit repetitive. And so far, the story does seem to be a bit lacking. But that is balanced with the multi-player facet. I don't have that many gaming friends, and I really like how it's a living world with other players in it, you can stumble on someone needing help at any given moment, but you are not really forced to be in a team in the story line missions. You really don't need to be matched up with people, or have a team pre-selected to play. I totally disagree with all these negative scores. None of the DLC has come out yet, and this is the 1st release of the IP. I never played Halo, but I can't imagine that it had such a gripping storyline from the start. This game is much better then Titanfall, at least it has a campaign and story line. I say give it a try, and be willing to join in some fun with complete strangers. The game encourages teaming up with group events on a map -- and that was really fun. Is it a 10? No, but it's not a 0 by far either. I think comparing it to Halo or any other game is moot, it needs to be scored on it's own, not by comparing other games to it.… Expand
  15. krilz
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Honestly don't know what is so bad about this game, played it for maybe 3 hours and it's fun so far with nice visuals. Don't know what people are complaining about repetitive - do you expect to have a flower picking mission lol? I would give it a 8/10
  16. MatMonkey
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    User reviews need to take some advice from the official reviews. You cannot adequately review this game after less than one day of full release. I admit, I haven't finished the game, I've only made it to Venus, but already this game is huge and needs time to be fully explored.

    The gameplay is excellent. The controls feel fluid and everything is easy to control. I particularly enjoy the    User reviews need to take some advice from the official reviews. You cannot adequately review this game after less than one day of full release. I admit, I haven't finished the game, I've only made it to Venus, but already this game is huge and needs time to be fully explored.

    The gameplay is excellent. The controls feel fluid and everything is easy to control. I particularly enjoy the instant feedback on whether your shots are precision hits or not. I've been playing as a warlock and using the force melee is one of life's simple pleasures. The special abilities (for any class) are a lot of fun as well. I never felt bored while playing because the game makes it very satisfying to blow off a fallen's head and watch their soul escape.

    The enemies are also varied. I particularly enjoyed fighting the Vex. That was a nice change from the headshot oriented battles of every other game, and their ability to teleport forced me to change up my usual strategy. The only issues I had were with the AI. All enemies were fairly bland, and for the most part don't really seem like they are actively trying to hunt you down and kill you. At the very least, it's hard to believe that these are the guys who wiped out humanity.

    I'm torn on the boss fights in particular. Most are very fun (the level with the sword...hell yeah!) but often are just souped up versions of their lesser minions with no personality. It would be nice to have a villian that you can learn to hate before you kill them, not just put a name above their head and make them big.

    Story is...bland. That being said, I'm a sucker for a good fantasy story, so I was still drawn into it. Still, claiming you are a guardian who wields light and fights darkness doesn't add a sense of urgency to the game. It just makes you picture an enemy that you can't see. I also wish the level were more varied, but that's the general problem with most shooters these days, so I don't fault Bungie for that.

    I didn't have a problem with Peter Dinklage like most people did. The final version has some improved delivery on some of the cornier lines, and the robotic effect makes it seem a little more real. That being said, his only role is exposition. The ghost doesn't really have much personality, and mostly comes across as a dictionary (hack anything. You'll see). And, for a character that serves to explain the plot, you'd think he could fill you in on a lot more of what actually happened.

    I liked the guns and the ability to upgrade armor and weapons. It made me actively look for weapons that had some kind of bonus, and it adds a nice touch to the gameplay. I loved using the heavy machine guns. The ammo is pretty balanced so you never feel overpowered, but still have enough to cause problems for everyone else.

    I think the tower was a nice touch. I like having a social center in the middle of the game, and it helped me organize things better. I wish that you could fast travel there without having to go to orbit first. In fact, the whole travel system is hugely annoying. The loading screens take FOREVER and you always have to go to orbit first. Plus, no mini map? Really?

    There haven't been too many issues with bugs. Yesterday I was trying to beat the Devil's Lair strike, and once we finally got to the final boss battle, the server crashed and I got booted. Pretty disappointing. But, it's only happened once, so I'm not too torn up about it.

    Overall, a beautiful, well crafted game. Not a bad first entry for a game of this type. Bungie needs to work out some of the finer details, because there is definitely room for improvement. On the whole though, Destiny is an excellent game that you want to come back to.    … Expand
  17. NousevaAngel
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I find Destiny a very fun game, Kind of lack's story but that's because your levelling up so much and collecting loot so I find I'm forgetting the story. The only problem I am finding is the first strike mission in Old Russia I get so far then get kicked from the server but hopefully that problem will be fixed in time. It is kind of repetitive but it's not your typical shooter so can beI find Destiny a very fun game, Kind of lack's story but that's because your levelling up so much and collecting loot so I find I'm forgetting the story. The only problem I am finding is the first strike mission in Old Russia I get so far then get kicked from the server but hopefully that problem will be fixed in time. It is kind of repetitive but it's not your typical shooter so can be forgiven for that.… Expand
  18. Versenwald
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    A great frame work with potential. The story isn't exactly the most innovative in the work, but it has some great moments. Playing with friends is the shining gem here, and with nice additions in expansions this could add up to be one of the better games I've ever played.
  19. Colmarr
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a complete and well-executed game that is, above all, fun to play. That fun increases even further if you have friends to play it with (the entire game can be played co-op) or make use of the game's matchmaking to expand your xbox live friends list.

    The combat mechanics are tight and strike a perfect balance between appealing to hardcore shooter fans while remaining accepting    Destiny is a complete and well-executed game that is, above all, fun to play. That fun increases even further if you have friends to play it with (the entire game can be played co-op) or make use of the game's matchmaking to expand your xbox live friends list.

    The combat mechanics are tight and strike a perfect balance between appealing to hardcore shooter fans while remaining accepting and enjoyable for those less familiar with the genre. The game's combat does a very good job of making you feel either invincible and vulnerable.

    The story is far from revolutionary, and the standard mission structure of "go here, investigate that, deploy your robot companion and defend it from waves of enemies" does wear thin very quickly. However, the game does retain it's spice by throwing increasingly big bosses at you. Just when you think they couldn't get any bigger, they do.

    Destiny as a game prospect is all about the long haul. It features Bungie's trademark "30 seconds of fun" design philosophy, but the game is really all about continually striving to improve you character. If you goal in gaming is to play for 30 minutes and you expect significant gratification every time you do so, Destiny might not be for you. If, on the other hand, you can enjoy the gameplay and gradual journey towards ever-increasing rewards, Destiny will be you go-to game for a long time to come.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. Riffmaster
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Destiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effectsDestiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effects which give your eyes more to look at, playing this game makes you feel like you're really going to planets that have interesting to explore to.

    Your character is nicely upgradable and customizable to an extent. Finding loot and gaining rewards is always fun whenever you have finished a mission or a match on the competitive multiplayer mode Crucible. It makes you feel that everything you do is worth something and thus should be rewarded for, so that is a definite plus.

    The one biggest gripe I had with the game is the story. It's not really too interesting and is really bogged down in some lore that doesn't really make you invested into it, even though the game is set in a mythic science fiction universe. Also, I do get tired of going through random places and then I have to mow down some places while my robot Ghost works with some machinery.

    Overall, if you want gameplay and something to reward you with, all the while looking at gorgeous graphics then Destiny is the game for you. Just don't be disappointed when the dry storytelling bogs the experience down.    … Expand
  22. SomeRogueAI
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    There are two things holding Destiny back from being everything it should be: content and storytelling. Bungie has laid out a fantastic foundation for the franchise to grow up from. Destiny is a shooter, first and foremost, and this shines through its polished gunplay. The breadth of weapons allows for several different approaches to handling enemies, and the availability ofThere are two things holding Destiny back from being everything it should be: content and storytelling. Bungie has laid out a fantastic foundation for the franchise to grow up from. Destiny is a shooter, first and foremost, and this shines through its polished gunplay. The breadth of weapons allows for several different approaches to handling enemies, and the availability of semi-customizable upgrades makes you think about which weapons you'll want to take into different battles. Destiny also has many beautifully crafted environments available to explore, and the three distinct enemy factions inhabiting different areas adds to the variety. Despite this, the amount of playable content available in these environments is quite slim, and players are required to complete highly repetitive tasks to progress, whether that be in regards to reputation grinding for a faction, or obtaining higher leveled gear which allows one to tackle higher level missions. This is highlighted due to a general lack of deep, compelling storytelling that Bungie is known for. A major downside to solo players becomes apparent in Destiny's endgame. There is no matchmaking available for weekly Heroic Strikes, weekly Nightfall Strikes, or the Vault of Glass raid. This limits solo players who have no one to group with, and forces many of them to actively seek out groups to complete these events, as they are essentially the only way to acquire the games best gear. Destiny's PvP can also tend to be rather unbalanced. For example, a team composed of multiple Hunter Bladedancers, which when their super is active can take massive amounts of damage while gliding across the battlefield slicing opponents to ribbons, versus a team of mostly Striker Titans, whose super is a single burst over a short range, usually does not end well for the Titans. Despite all of its flaws, Destiny's gameplay is very fun and engaging, and the game has a ton of potential. If Bungie tweaks the availability of some of the current endgame material, and expands on the lore and storytelling in Destiny's upcoming downloadable content, the game may actually become what it was hyped to be from the beginning.… Expand
  23. CactusHack
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    The game play really carries the game. The game play is amazing. The story line is largely mediocre at best. Peter Dinklage's performance as Ghost is hilariously bad. The missions are a bit repetitive but the strike missions are very fun and challenging. The raids sound absolutely amazing. Supposedly putting new enemies into the game and being very challenging. It's incredibly unfairThe game play really carries the game. The game play is amazing. The story line is largely mediocre at best. Peter Dinklage's performance as Ghost is hilariously bad. The missions are a bit repetitive but the strike missions are very fun and challenging. The raids sound absolutely amazing. Supposedly putting new enemies into the game and being very challenging. It's incredibly unfair to just rate this game after a day like many people did. The game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. I wouldn't trust any review on here that was done the day the game was released or within the first couple of days. Crucible starts to get fun after you have all your stuff unlocked. I'm not sure what people expected day one with the crucible. It was similar to playing COD without any perks except a double jump.… Expand
  24. blackjoker2667
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    This game has its short comings. How ever it is easy to brush it off the shoulder on the fact of how addicting this game can be including Multiplayer. This is a MMO Shooter. Expect MMO Elements with FPS Elements and all of there Pro's and Con's.

    I wont lie there is a lot of missions where you have to kill and shoot stuff. But lets start using our brains now. Isn't that what most FPS    This game has its short comings. How ever it is easy to brush it off the shoulder on the fact of how addicting this game can be including Multiplayer. This is a MMO Shooter. Expect MMO Elements with FPS Elements and all of there Pro's and Con's.

    I wont lie there is a lot of missions where you have to kill and shoot stuff. But lets start using our brains now. Isn't that what most FPS are? You shoot **** in the first person. If you are expecting something else than that with lots of player interaction(not voice of course unless you are in a party with them/One of the games short comings)

    The reason why I'm not giving Destiny a higher score is because it did not meet my standards for anything higher than a 8/10(Good not great but still very much enjoyable and a little addicting)
    Personally I have never wanted to play Multiplayer(PVP) matches since Halo Reach when it comes to over all fun factor. Don't get me wrong this game fall flat in most PVE elements but PVP it really strikes my fancy.

    Now for a lot of peoples comments I have heard about not having private matches and such. I never once played an MMO and was given the option to go into my own private server with my own rules. Remember this is not just a FPS. Not having private matches is a MMO Element.

    Some of the short comings to name a few
    Voice actors not putting any heart into the character they are portraying.
    The writing is few with little to no impact on the players.
    Most Characters are just there with no real reason to be besides selling gear.(this might change later on but not likely)
    In PVE the AI can get predictable to the point even on higher level they are easy to deal with.
    The over all Lore/plot. As Much as I like the idea and I can dig it. The cinematic scenes are few and are not as engaging for the upcoming mission. I often see them as a waste of time(also no skip scene feature)
    No Mic communications between player in-game. I really was looking forward to that but at the same time Silents is nice within the tower(safe zone) but in PVP I wish they added in voice communication. Trash Talkers, Helpful warnings of inbound enemy's heading to Point B. All of it. But there isn't.
    And for the PVE side. When the battle is intense on a strike mission you wont always hear "Guardian is down" and it be nice to be able to communicate with other players since not all of them want to join your party chat. It be nice to have that option so strategy and helpful tips can be applied to our team mates.
    In my personal opinion in-game communication is its biggest short coming/issue/flaw.

    But again It can be easily brushed off the shoulder on the fact on how addicting this game can be. The PVP is fun and the weapons seem balanced by on its stats. Its all about finding the right gun for you and sticking to it. I personally enjoy the hand-cannon and most don't because rate of fire and small clips but for a precision shooter it works well just like the scout rifle with less impact.

    Strike mission on the PVE side are fun and they become even more fun when you end it with a Legendary item.(rarely happens but its enough to lift your spirits up)
    Raids are just now added and I am a bit bummed out you NEED/CAN only play with people you know. No matchmaking for them. . .My opinion terrible decision. Sure you can pick whos good enough to play with but what if you don't have any friends to play with and the lack of Voice communication in game makes it Difficult to build a group for one. You would be force to go to your local Forum and Plead for raiding buddys that doesn't always pull through. So I see it as Content that should be fun but most likely wont be because of the amount of interaction you need when the game does make it difficult to do so.

    I would recommend to play it because you judge it and play everything. If you feel its easy than please take it off easy and push that difficulty to hard. The game will make you work hard to earn your stuff and play even harder to achieve your goals. I found majority challenging until of recent but that is because of my experience in how to handle fights and my over all equipment. Before how ever it was a climb.

    Gotta give this an 8/10 Can't ignore the flaws in the game but the fact it has keep me playing after so many hours put into it and its fun. In reality the only factor that matters. Is it fun to play or not?

    If you nit pick why you SHOULDN'T like a game than yeah you will never have fun with it but if you just sit down and enjoy playing it no matter what it is than that is all that should matter. This game nails it for me on that.    … Expand
  25. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that theWas this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that the game was predominantly designed for the PS4. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.… Expand
  26. Solxce
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    I gave Destiny a 6 because of the repetitive and boring campaign! This campaign is incredibly boring, there are few cut scenes and there isn't enough detail or story details to explain anything about your character or the earth or the universe. Along with that the campaign missions are overrated to the hype this game got earlier this year. If your a campaign gamer don't buy this game. II gave Destiny a 6 because of the repetitive and boring campaign! This campaign is incredibly boring, there are few cut scenes and there isn't enough detail or story details to explain anything about your character or the earth or the universe. Along with that the campaign missions are overrated to the hype this game got earlier this year. If your a campaign gamer don't buy this game. I gave this game a 6 because of almost everything else I love playing crucible I just can't stop playing it. I'm level 26 and I love it. Crucible for me is a lot like Halo you can strafe for kills and melee is similar to halo but it feels more like an mmo as in the classes each play a different role and I find that amazing. The smooth interface of the game also impresses me it feels just easy to use and simple. Its a shame this game isn't a 10 because the campaign is extremely dull and lacking excitement or even a story but crucible for makes up for that and at least pulls a 6/10. $60 is to much for this game especially without and DLC.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. briancg
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    DONT lisen to the other reviews this game is fun and solid all the way through.

    Pros: Long story Hours of side missions Cool customizable classes Great multiplayer Awesome graphics (no pc game though) To get to max level (27 atm) would take around 30 hours Cons: Weapons are repetitive and ordinary Enemies are not rememberable Story is VERY dull (to some it    DONT lisen to the other reviews this game is fun and solid all the way through.

    Pros:

    Long story

    Hours of side missions

    Cool customizable classes

    Great multiplayer

    Awesome graphics (no pc game though)

    To get to max level (27 atm) would take around 30 hours

    Cons:

    Weapons are repetitive and ordinary

    Enemies are not rememberable

    Story is VERY dull (to some it up in one sentence Fallen= bad, kill fallen and anything else.    … Expand
  29. IxSITHxI
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    I'm going to keep it short. Any negative review (5 or lower) that says they only played for a few hours you can throw out. Now throw out any review claiming that they didn't get to level 20. Now look at the remaining reviews. What you'll find is that they're mostly positive. Why? Because the game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. The harder missions begin to unlock, the raidsI'm going to keep it short. Any negative review (5 or lower) that says they only played for a few hours you can throw out. Now throw out any review claiming that they didn't get to level 20. Now look at the remaining reviews. What you'll find is that they're mostly positive. Why? Because the game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. The harder missions begin to unlock, the raids open up, more advanced gear boosting various unique abilities open up and start dropping, strikes open up. Sure is the story not really well explained through the campaign? yea, you gotta go online to read it which bugs me. A game should establish the back story in game, not on a separate website. And obviously you're not going to be showered with loot like borderlands so if you don't like a little bit of grinding you may not enjoy this. But the game is solid, the multiplier is fun, and it really begins to open up past level 20 and becomes a unique FPS in a league of its own. Also any review of 0 is just plain wrong, as no game deserves a 0 unless it is completely broken on all fronts.… Expand
  30. neonox
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Destiny isn't a bad game, it's just not the promised game. The story and the story telling is worse, but the co-op fun in Strikes is at the moment the best you can find on a next-gen console. I played the game for over 30 hours, and still have fun. The PvP was at the beginning terrible for me, but after some time I managed it to get on the top.
  31. Un1337ninj4
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    Now that all those who think that the story is the Hail Mary of this game have spoken, allow me to illustrate one point. This is by every stretch a long-term game and we've only seen the foundation.

    Real Issues: This game was hyped extensively, making everyone look at this game instead of those who'd find it interesting, the similar objectives across the various missions are just that,    Now that all those who think that the story is the Hail Mary of this game have spoken, allow me to illustrate one point. This is by every stretch a long-term game and we've only seen the foundation.

    Real Issues: This game was hyped extensively, making everyone look at this game instead of those who'd find it interesting, the similar objectives across the various missions are just that, the rare Reach style flying across the map to death bug that has definitely been reduced, Peter Dinklage does have a few painful lines "TRIP MINES... Don't touch them!", and the connectivity issues that plague certain individuals for reason unknown to me

    Now for the plus side; Fun and rewarding gameplay to those who are familiar with having to earn the gear necessary to reach the depths of this game as with other RNG loot based games (This is the only FPS I feel keep-able since some event a few years ago where I completely bummed out of the genre, especially a note-worthy title considering it's only on console.), the story is lackluster, but the end effect builds and interesting foundation. Especially with the Grimoire. Then there's the Vault of Glass, here all that you've read about repetitive gameplay is OUT THE WINDOW. Stealth, co-ordination, a brutal assault that is extensive, rewarding, and very well crafted. Character progression is well paced, and remains tangible past level 20. Especially when you start acquiring legendary/Exotic gear.

    Overall, if you can enjoy a grind from a game that encourages a hearty challenge for the lucrative reward I'd say this game certainly has it's merits. Definitely not for everyone as advertised, but I'll be damned if this game isn't fun!    … Expand
  32. LogisticVirus
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    I'll keep this brief for you. Destiny has top of the line deep and engrossing gameplay, with art direction that is so awesome you begin to wonder whether your seeing colors that don't even exist in your reality. It has a strong suite of abilities and classes which meaningfully change gameplay. The not so great is the story is TERRIBLE. When I finished the game, I had no idea exactly whatI'll keep this brief for you. Destiny has top of the line deep and engrossing gameplay, with art direction that is so awesome you begin to wonder whether your seeing colors that don't even exist in your reality. It has a strong suite of abilities and classes which meaningfully change gameplay. The not so great is the story is TERRIBLE. When I finished the game, I had no idea exactly what most of the alien factions had exactly done or who they worked for, had met no memorable characters, and didn't even realize I had beat the game until about a half-hour later after completing the final mission. Missions are fun, engaging and take place in a variety of both tight twitch shooter corridors and fun tactical sweeping arenas.=, mission design however is so similar that I get Deja vu every time my "ghost" started saying the words "analyze" "decode" "open" or "encrypted". All in all, worth my money. The multiplayer was killer btw, but lack of private matches could be annoying to some.

    Best played with friends.

    8/10 would play again.    … Expand
  33. Slith13
    Sep 25, 2014
    8
    This is a well made game. The controls are extremely smooth, and the combat mechanics have a nice flow to them. The challenges Bungie throws you into make you think, "Holy crap! How am I going to take on THAT?" and leave you with a sense of pride when you take down some of the more outrageous creatures inhabiting the various vistas. Playing with friends makes the experience incrediblyThis is a well made game. The controls are extremely smooth, and the combat mechanics have a nice flow to them. The challenges Bungie throws you into make you think, "Holy crap! How am I going to take on THAT?" and leave you with a sense of pride when you take down some of the more outrageous creatures inhabiting the various vistas. Playing with friends makes the experience incredibly fun, and when we take out that last boss of a difficult strike, our bro-cheers are joyously deafening. The rewards always leave you satisfied with your efforts, but Bungie always conveys that subtle message of, "Okay, you've done that, great job, but can you beat THIS?" I can feel the tension building while gearing up to take on the insane Vault of Glass raid, an extreme teamwork-oriented mission which only the most experienced players can master, and I can't wait to try for that sweet gear at the end of that long, dark, monster-filled tunnel. Even with how much fun there is to have with the current game, there's much more to come. Bungie is activating new events daily, and adding new content monthly, so there's always more to do, even if you're not ready to take on some of the more ludicrous challenges the game offers. Competitive multiplayer is fun, even though stress-enducing competition against better players isn't my favorite experience, and it's cool to see how your new gear fares against other Guardians. Sometimes, however, there's just too much badass stuffed into it. Many, many abilities, as well as secondaries, are one shot kills, and though each class is as overpowered as the last, it can lead to some frustratingly unavoidable deaths. The story is a bit vague on details about the universe, but I'm looking forward to discovering more about the mysterious Traveler and everything that has happened because of it. I know I'll be cheering with my buddies a lot with this IP over the next 10 years. This may not be the expansive universe many seemed to be expecting, which is in part why this rating is not a 9 or 10, but that won't be the case for long. The game's current state could be equated to a stage of infancy, but content will grow with the developers, who alway keep their ears to the ground for fan feedback. If you sold your game already, I pity you. This joyride is far from over, and if you're looking for fun, you've found it.… Expand
  34. Approved22
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    It's a solid game with awesome mechanics but it does lack in story and the voice acting is less than average at times. It does make it up with great loot.
  35. TGKC
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    Overall the game receives a 7.5/10 for me
    Its definitely a game everyone should play right now and its a lot of fun. Gameplay is enjoyable and graphics are superb but game mechanics and the very low level cap ruin the game and the fun of the game.
    The gameplay of destiny gets a rating of 8/10 Thanks to bounties and hunting for exotic equipment, the game will keep you entertained through    Overall the game receives a 7.5/10 for me
    Its definitely a game everyone should play right now and its a lot of fun. Gameplay is enjoyable and graphics are superb but game mechanics and the very low level cap ruin the game and the fun of the game.
    The gameplay of destiny gets a rating of 8/10
    Thanks to bounties and hunting for exotic equipment, the game will keep you entertained through both game modes and it will definitely have you interested in a long time as exotic equipments are very rare and hard to obtain.
    The game mechanics and combat of the game gets a 7/10
    The level cap which is set at level 20 and requires light equipment after and along with limited weapons and lack of a third subclass can definitely improve the game.
    I would rate the game's graphics a 8.5/10
    The only flaw being lack of character customization which somewhat ties into graphics. The graphics of Destiny are beautiful starting from the loading screen and going to boss fights and multiplayer, it is beautiful all the way through.
    I would give the story and audio of the game a 6.5/10
    Mostly because of the lack of story and the awkward character voices and guns. The background music along with most sounds for the game are fit and quite enjoyable.    … Expand
  36. CrazyC
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    Destiny was an amazing game, it was beautifully designed, there is a wide variety of items and it's generally awesome. But the missions are pretty repetitive and weapons are really similar despite the authenticity Bungie tries to provide. But overall it's a pretty good game and totally worth playing.
  37. Chaot1kShadow5
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    Destiny certainly has its flaws, but those same flaws are ultimately just a part of the experience. The story is lacking (which sucks for those who like story-driven games) and the grinding can get very frustrating, but otherwise this is a game I would highly recommend, especially for people who are just looking to have fun with their friends, gunning across the ruined worlds of the Solar System.
  38. PointWEDUS
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    A fresh take on shooters and MMO games that is enjoyable to see in a world of unoriginal content. I do have a few issues with it, however.

    The story is very short. They built an amazing backdrop and universe and then tacked on story as an afterthought, almost. They're releasing more story in the expansion which costs more, and that is more than a little off-putting. The PvP can feel    A fresh take on shooters and MMO games that is enjoyable to see in a world of unoriginal content. I do have a few issues with it, however.

    The story is very short. They built an amazing backdrop and universe and then tacked on story as an afterthought, almost. They're releasing more story in the expansion which costs more, and that is more than a little off-putting.

    The PvP can feel a little unbalanced and lacks the depth I'd hope to see from any type of MMO game.

    Limits on weekly points earned, kind of like a pay-to-win mobile game. This can seriously limit leveling.

    Glitches in fireteam voice chat and loading. Server drops often. No matchmaking for high level strikes and raids.

    All that being said, I've put hours and hours into this game and I find it greatly enjoyable. Worth a buy, but let Bungie know you expect more out of them in the future as far as story and content.    … Expand
  39. Dominnor
    Nov 5, 2014
    8
    This game is a fun venture into a FPS MMO. Many of the negative reviews cite repetitiveness and doing the same things over and over, but they must not have played an MMO before. That is what they are. This game is basically designed for two purposes. Raiding and PvP. The rest of the game is built to prepare you for the real challenges of fighting others or clearing the raid on HARD.This game is a fun venture into a FPS MMO. Many of the negative reviews cite repetitiveness and doing the same things over and over, but they must not have played an MMO before. That is what they are. This game is basically designed for two purposes. Raiding and PvP. The rest of the game is built to prepare you for the real challenges of fighting others or clearing the raid on HARD. With another raid coming out in fairly short time after the first, it really feels like Bungie has invested in listening to feedback and helping to improve the game. This was a step out for them to go with, and I'm really happy with the result.… Expand
  40. NearFantastica
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    For fans of Halo, Shooters, Teamwork, Sci-Fi.

    Destiny has pretty much been the only thing I've been playing since it's release 2 months ago. It's a shooter that has some RPG and MMO elements. I've broken my review into lists of things I love and hated. Loved: The Raid. - This 6 person, teamwork-oriented mission is one of the most single exhilarating and rewarding things I have    For fans of Halo, Shooters, Teamwork, Sci-Fi.

    Destiny has pretty much been the only thing I've been playing since it's release 2 months ago. It's a shooter that has some RPG and MMO elements. I've broken my review into lists of things I love and hated.

    Loved:

    The Raid. - This 6 person, teamwork-oriented mission is one of the most single exhilarating and rewarding things I have participated in on any console. It was difficult and required a great deal of communication between teammates. I've done it many times since and even though it doesn't change it's still a lot of fun.

    Story - The story is actually quite interesting... but the delivery is... located in the next section.

    Gameplay - It plays like a typical FPS. The enemies can be tough, the higher tiered weapons are interesting, the character skill trees are diverse and fun to customize.

    Hated:

    Story Delivery - The story is very poorly delivered and explained. As you complete lesser objectives you unlock "Grimoire" cards which provide a backstory to the universe, however in order to read them you need to go to the Bungie website or download the App.

    Grinding - When upgrading your gear to higher levels missions you find yourself needing more materials. It will require you to travel around a planet looking for them. It's not fun, it's a chore. Luckily the Xbox One snap feature allows you to watch Amazon (Netflix?) while you do it. Also being with a group of friends makes it faster and less like a chore but more like hanging out.

    All in all I enjoy the game a great deal. It has some issues but nothing is game breaking or infuriating. If I didn't mention it, it's because it never really effects my experienece. I wish more people would give this game, or any game, legit reviews instead of either 0's or 10's. This is certainly neither of the two.    … Expand
  41. TSapper
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Fun game ... just not for as long as I was hoping. I gave it an 8 because it is worth $60 and you will enjoy about 60 hours of gameplay if you try out all 3 classes ... 150+ hours if you are really into PVP matches.
    Pros: Controls are smooth, maps are beautiful and well-designed, and weapon types are interesting.
    Where Destiny falls short: Classes are not different enough, storyline    Fun game ... just not for as long as I was hoping. I gave it an 8 because it is worth $60 and you will enjoy about 60 hours of gameplay if you try out all 3 classes ... 150+ hours if you are really into PVP matches.
    Pros: Controls are smooth, maps are beautiful and well-designed, and weapon types are interesting.

    Where Destiny falls short: Classes are not different enough, storyline is almost non-existent (read lore online), no waypoints, repetitive missions, loot drops are not exciting, and enemy AI is not very bright. As a Halo player since H:CE, I may have expected too much from Bungie's Destiny.

    Buy and play it tons if you are into Halo-like PVP matches. If into solo play, buy it on DVD, play it hard for 2 weeks, then trade it in when you want a new thrill. If you want a compelling story like the Halos, don't bother at all.    … Expand
  42. legoman786
    Nov 16, 2014
    8
    Destiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying toDestiny is amazing as long as you have good taste for a well made game. The guns are balanced, the graphics are Beautiful, and there is unbelievable player diversity! Now don't get me wrong, Destiny is like any other game, it has flaws. I think we can all agree that its story line is abysmal. Other than that I would definitely recommend getting this game! I find it really satisfying to show off my weapons to all my friends who are jealous that they can't get on my level. I HIGHLY recommend keeping this game for the new DLC even if you don't like it. The DLC is going to further explain the story line and keep you engaged. You might be wondering why I did't give this game a 10 if it is as good as I say. It's because Bungie can't explain the disappointing story line that is happening NOW prior to release date. My final rating would be an 8/10 (Above average).… Expand
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. cajun67
    Jan 1, 2015
    7
    Destiny is a first-person shooter in the style of Halo. Game play takes place online, so an XBox Live account is required. It has a lot of MMORPG elements to it, such as picking up PvE quests, leveling up your character, upgrading your gear, and joining PvP arenas.

    The good -- The graphics and the interface are gorgeous. And the combat mechanics are top-notch; it's clear that Bungie    Destiny is a first-person shooter in the style of Halo. Game play takes place online, so an XBox Live account is required. It has a lot of MMORPG elements to it, such as picking up PvE quests, leveling up your character, upgrading your gear, and joining PvP arenas.

    The good -- The graphics and the interface are gorgeous. And the combat mechanics are top-notch; it's clear that Bungie brings a world of experience to the table, gleaned from their work on the Halo franchise. Leveling up your character and getting better gear are a lot of fun. Multiplayer is a great experience. Your character is already equipped with a vehicle; you don't have to earn it. Plus, the AI of the aliens are among the best that I've seen in a game.

    The bad -- There is minimal storyline. Missions are small (kill x number of these, or pick up x number of those) and feel repetitive and purposeless. Maps are large, but the missions have you running back and forth over the same map, rather than progressing from one end of the map to the other.

    The ugly -- Peter Dinklage's frequently-heard voice work is lackluster, and among the worst I've heard in a video game. And overall, the game feels a bit light, as if they were holding back a lot of content for the two expansions that have been announced.

    Conclusion -- Like I said, the combat mechanics are excellent. This is a great game for people who are more casual than hardcore. I plan on buying this game at some point, but not at full retail. I'm going to give it six months and pick it up for half price.    … Expand
  51. FlubbaJubba
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    I expected so much from Destiny - The adverts, the marketing in general made me feel like I was going to be playing an open world HUGE game with thousands of objectives.
    It falls short of that massively, but didn't disappoint completely - which is why I giving it a hefty 7.
    - The game starts with next to no storyline, around 8 hours in (including repetitive side quests) I had no idea    I expected so much from Destiny - The adverts, the marketing in general made me feel like I was going to be playing an open world HUGE game with thousands of objectives.
    It falls short of that massively, but didn't disappoint completely - which is why I giving it a hefty 7.
    - The game starts with next to no storyline, around 8 hours in (including repetitive side quests) I had no idea what the point in everything was - Cool the darkness is coming, cool im a guardian, so what? What's the point in "the traveller" and the massive orb in the sky that was advertised if nothing really happens there?
    - Gameplay is flawless to be fair, variety of guns + AAA feel to the gunplay, just repetitive shooting though, so it can get a little dull.
    - Music is perfect, brilliant theme + quality action packed big songs.
    - Quests - nothing to do OR repetitive boring gaming, no variety.
    - Monsters - predictable, im fighting the same 4 races of mobs, with the same predictable movements.
    - WHY IS LVL 20 THE SOFT CAP!? Make it lvl 50 with faster lvl ups - then the game wouldn't be completed in a day - DUDE IM LVL 17 AND IM ONLY ON VENUS!?!?!

    Now then - lets see what could be added:
    - More open world
    - Varied Quests
    - More understandable storyline w/memorable characters that pop up
    - A MARKET SYSTEM!? HELLO ITS AN "MMO" KIND OF GAME
    - More player choices with levelling up
    - level system per weapon, maybe stats for mining in the open world etc to sell for money
    - more mobs with less predictable movement
    - more weapons to tailor the style of game
    - balance the multiplayer with loadouts so everyone has a fair shot - i get why they did it the way they did, but it's hardly fair guys...

    This is a small review, loads missed out - but definitely a 7/10 - been playing for hourssss so I can't fault it for entertainment, here's to hopefulness on Destiny 2    … Expand
  52. PunisherLH
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Destiny is an enjoyable game for most fans of FPS games. However, it depends how bland you want it to be.

    The story (or lack of) is not engaging and doesn't grasp you at any point. The Story Missions are alright, but most of them have you grounded in one place surviving wave after wave of enemies. It gets very repetitive. There is no backstory given to the type of enemies in the game,    Destiny is an enjoyable game for most fans of FPS games. However, it depends how bland you want it to be.

    The story (or lack of) is not engaging and doesn't grasp you at any point. The Story Missions are alright, but most of them have you grounded in one place surviving wave after wave of enemies. It gets very repetitive. There is no backstory given to the type of enemies in the game, i.e. - Fallen, Vex etc.

    Perhaps the best part about the Co-Op experience would be that the Strike Missions have you battle through wave of enemies and bosses within 45 minutes. This gives you loot at the end of the Strike Mission which is usually pretty valuable.

    The "free-roam" aspect of the game can be enjoyable, depending on your tolerance and addiction to getting better loot. You will be wrecking weak enemies on the plains of different planets all to find a single loot box. The loot boxes usually contain Glimmer (the game's currency) and an additional piece of loot which can be a gun, armor or something completely useless. This part of the games also offers "missions" but these are mind-numbingly dull - they require you to kill a certain enemy or pick up certain items for very little reward.

    Perhaps the most fun part of the experience would be the Multiplayer (The Crucible). The Crucible offers 5 game modes - some of which I enjoyed (Control, Clash and Rumble), one which was awful (Skirmish 3vs3).

    Leveling up is pretty quick, I got to Level 20 within 24 hours. From 20, you have to equip Armor which has Light as a perk to level up. I'm not sure what level you can get to yet, but I haven't hit a cap thus far.

    If you enjoyed Borderlands, you'll probably enjoy this game as it requires you to do mind-numbing tasks to get more loot. The Multiplayer is more like Halo: Reach than any other Halo.

    To Conclude, it's a fairly enjoyable game. I could see myself playing it further as long as there is a high level cap.    … Expand
  53. mcgrathjo345
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    If you like repeating the same thing over and over and over and over again then you'll love this game. It has to be one of the most boring and repetitive games I've ever played. I don't often bother putting reviews but I am so disappointed with this game I felt I had to. There is literally no story what so ever, its not immersive, the voice acting is terrible, all the guns are exactly theIf you like repeating the same thing over and over and over and over again then you'll love this game. It has to be one of the most boring and repetitive games I've ever played. I don't often bother putting reviews but I am so disappointed with this game I felt I had to. There is literally no story what so ever, its not immersive, the voice acting is terrible, all the guns are exactly the same, enemy AI is terrible, I've barely been playing it and I'm already half way through the game. If you played the Alpha or the Beta don't bother buying it, you've already played most of the game.… Expand
  54. jamarmstrong
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    Great game, but the main storyline is disappointingly short. I've completed this after just 4 days - I was expecting a huge amount more. When compared to other games that give 60-100 hrs of gameplay, this just isn't good enough these days. I will continue to play to try more of the PvP content, but I'd much rather have more story and more different environments, and less linear gameplay.
  55. Caedis
    Sep 18, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoy Destiny as a fun shooter with tight mechanics and a decent amount of customization. The vistas as beautiful and getting into tense firefights (solo or with friends) is a lot of fun. Your character, although mostly silent, looks really cool in the well-designed armor and flair pieces (class-specific addons, color schemes, ship skins, etc.). However the story is so thin I think you'd find greater lore and depth in a game of Monopoly. Bungie has a beautiful universe with an interesting premise to craft an intriguing story however they fall flat. One of the first missions of the game you meet The Speaker who directly tells you "I could tell you about the battle against the darkness and the fall of the Traveler..." but then he doesn't! I want to know what happened beyond the simple "go kill some aliens."

    No game is perfect and they all have some aspect of repetition. But things like lore, character development, and story help wrap the repitition is a pretty wrapper. Unfortunately Destiny doesn't do this. I am sure I'll be playing Destiny for a while simply because it is fun to blast aliens with friends. But as friends playtime slows down and I'm left solo, I don't know how fun the experience will be.

    The other thing I'm worried about is the involvement of Activision and DLC. I can see several places where they will be adding DLC (the Grimoire has a card for Jupiter already) but I feel like it will be a nickel and dime situation...keep shelling out money for incremental advances in story or character development. Time will tell....    … Expand
  56. Crussh
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    Singleplayer :

    The singleplayer is the weakest part of this game. All the missions circle around an idea which is ''Go there then protect your Ghost''. It's always the same thing! You protect your Ghost against endless waves of NPC's... how boring is that when you just killed 20 or 30 of the same mobs. The story is the most uninteresting ever. They will never explain nothing to you.    Singleplayer :

    The singleplayer is the weakest part of this game. All the missions circle around an idea which is ''Go there then protect your Ghost''. It's always the same thing! You protect your Ghost against endless waves of NPC's... how boring is that when you just killed 20 or 30 of the same mobs. The story is the most uninteresting ever. They will never explain nothing to you. There are some cinematics but they are worthless since they teach nothing of this world. The only good point I will say about the single player is the environment looks great as well as the enemies, they look awesome too. By the way, to being honest, I have never finished the campaign since it was repetitive. I stopped at the 4th world and then decided to go see a walkthrough. It is the same until the end so it saved me alot of wasting time.

    Multiplayer :

    The reason why this game received 7/10 on my end. This is the half of the game that saves the day. This thing is good. Even if you feel underpower or you feel there's unbalance everywhere, this game has the ability to make you stay in the matchmaking loop for another round. I always want another game. Sometimes I suck, sometimes I win and it's fun! The only downside are the fact that everyone jumps so high, it's hard to keep up with a regular line of sigh. The classes makes the game hard to believe this is balance. Finally, there's no clear armor sets for PvP which is really hard for me to understand since I always look for a kind of sets or ability for PvP but I see none. You have to get some weapons from PvE to have a set that kick ass.    … Expand
  57. Mudgee
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    Destiny is a tricky one. Tricky in the sense that it has potential to be truly one of the greatest games of all time. I understand it's a game with a sort of catch that it'll upgrade itself over the years, and that I can appreciate. It was fun, clean and solid - a true blast to play with your friends. However, when your friends aren't online, this game falls by the wayside. Unfortunately,Destiny is a tricky one. Tricky in the sense that it has potential to be truly one of the greatest games of all time. I understand it's a game with a sort of catch that it'll upgrade itself over the years, and that I can appreciate. It was fun, clean and solid - a true blast to play with your friends. However, when your friends aren't online, this game falls by the wayside. Unfortunately, it's another example of a game with too much hype that did not deliver to it's full potential on release day. This game will improve over time however, with it easily bumping it from a 7 to a 9 out of ten. At present, it is worth the buy, just don't buy the hype.… Expand
  58. FRYMANATION
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    This game is fun, but lacking. The enemies should drop more similar to diablo and the story could be far more engaging. The worlds are not truly open as I am killed by architects all the time. It is fun and graphics are great but the city itself and the drops from enemies leave me wanting more. The missions are very repetitive as well. Still a fun game, just not worth the hype just yet.
  59. flax0174
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny looks amazing, from it's many vistas to it's stunning level design. But there's only 4 planets to explore, with around 5 campaign missions, 2 strike missions, and a patrol. (repeatable quests) Its levels are extremely linear however, and are truly bare, with nothing to do but shoot and sort of loot, sort of being that there really isnt many good weapons and gear to find. I'm not a fanboy i'm just open and honest, but literally every mission consists of traversing to an area, holding x so your ghost can scan/hack something then fight off a enemy horde, every time. the levels do have the odd gold chest in them, but ever lacking in promise. The story is extremely bland, no prominent lore, characters etc. The game has no multiple endings, optional dialogue, good/evil system, there are only preset colours for armor, little customization. The actual ending is less than 3 minutes long, you get a new shiny weapon (no choice) The game has a really annoying auto assist feature to boot, with no option to turn off, which is a game breaker for me, i'm quite insulted to know that the developers think we as gamers need it. You can at level 20 unlock legendary gear, but you need to acquire hundreds of vanguard marks (through patrols/strikes) and crucible marks (through competitive multiplayer) but by the time you are at level 20, you most likely would of completed the game, and therefore the gear is virtually pointless, because you are left with only the strikes and the crucible, which for me are not worthy enough of spending dozens of hours in acquiring the marks for, and farming the materials/glimmer in order to acquire them. Say i want to go back to earth and do a spot of patrolling (repeatable quests) but it's again pointless, being that i'm level 21 and the patrol missions are all set to a certain difficulty, earth being only level 4, all i'll be rewarded with is low level gear (naturally) the game is ironically restrictive being that you have to sort of do a mission when it matches your level, and oh no you can't jump over this cliff etc because all you'll be rewarded with is a halo-esque fall to you death. However the graphics are stunning, gunplay is smooth and tight, varied enemies, etc, but it just doesn't make a good game, great. plus there are dlc/updates on the way which might remedy some of my concerns, great casual game just mostly flash, little substance.… Expand
  60. Ibanez89
    Oct 9, 2014
    7
    Destiny to me, hits more highs than it does low.
    I must admit the game is nothing spectacular, but I think people need to understand this is a new approach Bungie have taken making it a FPS RPG.
    People say it is a MMO, but I cant agree. Yes there are people who interact with you, but usually no more than 10 in the tower. A lot of this is due to my previous experience with RPG's so it    Destiny to me, hits more highs than it does low.
    I must admit the game is nothing spectacular, but I think people need to understand this is a new approach Bungie have taken making it a FPS RPG.
    People say it is a MMO, but I cant agree. Yes there are people who interact with you, but usually no more than 10 in the tower.
    A lot of this is due to my previous experience with RPG's so it could seem biased.

    Pros:
    + Loot system. Randomized rewards
    + Environment. It makes you feel immersed and isolated. Mentally, you're on your own.
    + Limited communication. Whereas others hate this, I like it. A game like this doesn't need little kids spamming the mic. It would ruin the isolating feel of the game.
    + Incredibly smart AI. With modifiers, some of the smartest I have seen in a video game.
    + Music. Very melodic and sets a good mixture of moods. I love fight the Archon Priest simply because of the soundtrack during it.
    + Content. What it has to offer brings me in to play just that one more Strike. Then just one more after that lol..
    + Raids. Who would have thought that a console Exclusive goes to the extremities of putting raids? This was also a good addition and very challenging.

    Cons:
    - Repetition. Missions themselves are very similar to eachother. The Strike Playlist can cue you up with the exact same one right after. A lot more of them need to be added.
    - Crucible. Very unbalanced. People seem to run around and 1 shot people too easily. (hunter class especially) that super power needs to be nerfed. (yes I am another complainer about hunter)
    - Unfinished. Bungie seem to like bringing out new content due to feedback. This can be good for more variety, but its disturbing to know that on release, it could of been planned to be a finished game until the mixed feedback came about.
    - Story. Very vague and at times doesn't explain too much of what is happening.

    Mutual:
    +- Bosses. Usually bullet sponges and doesn't leave you thinking creative. Yet you will get those moments where they will wreck you, forcing you to start thinking a bit more which makes them more intense and exciting to fight.

    Overall it is a decent game, but nothing very memorable. It is evident that they are trying to push a series here, but they will have to pull a wildcard for it to be ground breaking in the future.
    If you're a fan of RPG's you will probably like it, but be taking what could be better in mind.
    Just dont expect it to be like Halo just because its made by Bungie. The only thing similar to Halo, is that its a shooter. Nothing else.    … Expand
  61. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 11, 2016
    7
    Destiny is a game that pulls me in opposite directions. On one hand, it tries to be like too many games at once. On the other hand, it does such a good job at that. Certain times, I would love it, and hate it other times. The story is a huge letdown, but the gameplay is solid.
  62. Sun3030
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    This game is so well done by far IMO the best next gen game to this point. I can't wait for the future DLC content to explore more in this world. Now if Microsoft could keep XBL online my experience would be perfect.
  63. SimpleReviewz
    Oct 18, 2014
    7
    Bungie is, hands down, one of my top 5 favorite developers in the industry. After all, Bungie makes everyone of their games with such care and consideration to every aspect. Halo is also my favorite video game franchise ever. So of course, I immediately jumped on the hype train for Destiny the day it was announced, even though I'm personally not a fan of what it does to certain games. TheBungie is, hands down, one of my top 5 favorite developers in the industry. After all, Bungie makes everyone of their games with such care and consideration to every aspect. Halo is also my favorite video game franchise ever. So of course, I immediately jumped on the hype train for Destiny the day it was announced, even though I'm personally not a fan of what it does to certain games. The big, big, BIG question is (quite possibly the biggest question of the year in gaming): Does Destiny live up to the quality of Halo and can it also be the best game Bungie will ever create? To be honest, I absolutely adored Destiny the first week and a half. However, the more you think about the game and get deeper into it, you start to realise how many glaring flaws there are that put nasty dents on the experience. Don't get me wrong, though, there's a lot of damn good stuff here. But it won't last for long. Let's start with the good. Destiny gets the fundamental gameplay or shooting done perfectly. With the ability to double jump or glide and slide, the combat gains a new aspect of versatility, different from your other shooters. The game also has 2 abilities for each class that were cool and creative. I felt the core shooting felt a lot like Halo, which was amazing. Plus, when in combat areas, the game gives you enough room or cover to feel safe, but not too much to make you feel like you're stuck in a metal cube. Another stunning facet of Destiny is its graphics. Remember the jaw-dropping feeling you had playing Halo 1 and stepping out of the landing ship in the second mission to see the Halo ring in the sky and everything around you? When playing Destiny and just looking at the world around you, that same feeling comes up. The graphics are just so amazing. Destiny also uses loot systems with gear and weapons. While the loot system has some fundamental flaws (more on that later), it was a good gear game, and I always pushed myself to get better gear and weapons (EARLY ON). I also enjoyed the PvP a lot here and there. That's all the good. Now...THE BAD. Destiny takes inspirations from games like Borderlands or Diablo for its loot system, and it's not nearly as good here. Drop rates are very rare up until level 12 or 13, and the loot rewards you get for every mission complete are irritatingly random. On the subject of class diversity, I only played as the Hunter, and I had moderate fun with his abilities. The story of this game....WOW. Wait, did I say "story"? There's barely any at all! In the "story" missions I never felt as if there was a genuinely good reason of why I had to do this-and-that because most of the time, there wasn't any reason at all. There's only like 5 (maybe even less) cutscenes in the game, and when they do come around, they felt awkward and worthless. Halo is story-driven, and I get that Destiny is NOT Halo, but its pathetic that we would get this much storyline from Bungie. In terms of the mission structure, I kinda felt repetitive. I did say that I liked the PvP, but it can be unbalanced. Maybe about 40% of the time, I died from Super Charge abilities. CHEAP. The guns, though, for the most part, are balanced. Bungie has made comments saying the game "changes" after level 20. I got to level 22 before I stopped playing. You know why? The game becomes a complete, boring drag after level 20. To level up after that level, you must get gear with "light" on it. To do this, you'll find yourself in a constant grind for the good gear. When grinding, you'll be repeating missions a lot. The game just proves itself to be boring after that point. The game sprinkles in MMO aspects, but sadly, they don't go deep enough. I don't want you guys to think I dislike Destiny 'cause I sure as hell don't. However, the flaws take away big parts of the experience. You'll play the game for about 20 hours, and then you're just done. Simple as that. Buy the game at $45 or less.… Expand
  64. Shanki86
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    I have been playing this game for the last month and though enjoying it it gets repetitive after a while. Was to believe that the world itself world be larger and more packed with missions etcetera. After completing it i was like "was that it" and that says it all. The different character roles doesn't vary to much which is a minus, and the story is laughable. But gameplay wise it does theI have been playing this game for the last month and though enjoying it it gets repetitive after a while. Was to believe that the world itself world be larger and more packed with missions etcetera. After completing it i was like "was that it" and that says it all. The different character roles doesn't vary to much which is a minus, and the story is laughable. But gameplay wise it does the trick but i expect much more for Destiny 2.… Expand
  65. Herroprs
    Sep 26, 2014
    7
    Pros: Beautiful graphics, excellent level design, gameplay, PVE matchmaking, satisfying headshots
    Cons: Loading screens, weak story, doesnt reconnect
    I find myself asking the same question in every major game, why is this an online only game? I spend 100% of my campaign time without other players and when I decide to group up I have to go into a matchmaking lobby anyways. There is no    Pros: Beautiful graphics, excellent level design, gameplay, PVE matchmaking, satisfying headshots
    Cons: Loading screens, weak story, doesnt reconnect

    I find myself asking the same question in every major game, why is this an online only game? I spend 100% of my campaign time without other players and when I decide to group up I have to go into a matchmaking lobby anyways. There is no reason for this to be an online game except to get me to pay for xbox live.    … Expand
  66. JasonFever
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Beyonce, a former member of Destiny's Child, loved HALO and HALO 2 so much that she wrote an epic song about how amazing and incredible her HALO gaming experience was. Unfortunately I don't think she's going to be writing any songs about HALO's child, DESTINY. I love the guns, love the melee, love Peter Dinklage's voice, love the dancing but I don't love DESTINY. I want to love DESTINY,Beyonce, a former member of Destiny's Child, loved HALO and HALO 2 so much that she wrote an epic song about how amazing and incredible her HALO gaming experience was. Unfortunately I don't think she's going to be writing any songs about HALO's child, DESTINY. I love the guns, love the melee, love Peter Dinklage's voice, love the dancing but I don't love DESTINY. I want to love DESTINY, I really, really do but I don't. I only like it like a friend or maybe just as an acquaintance I don't necessarily have to talk to if I see them at a party. This is a good game and you will have fun but it's somehow missing something but I don't know what. It's like it totally has a ton of "je" but no "ne sais quoi".… Expand
  67. Ninja7Everin
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    For what its worth I was under the impression that this would be a grand lootfest like Borderlands and an open world shooter but it didn't turn out that way. Looting is not nearly as bountiful as Borderlands and the world is sort of linear. You can progress to different parts of the planet you're on but will most likely end in a one shot fatality by a high level enemy. Exploration is aboutFor what its worth I was under the impression that this would be a grand lootfest like Borderlands and an open world shooter but it didn't turn out that way. Looting is not nearly as bountiful as Borderlands and the world is sort of linear. You can progress to different parts of the planet you're on but will most likely end in a one shot fatality by a high level enemy. Exploration is about as dull as an NES game, but apart from that the weapons are fun to use, the graphics are outstanding, weapon and armor upgrades are nice, and being able to form a nice three man team is kind of a bonus to it all. I haven't yet explored the entirety of this title but as a separate entity its not a shooter that should be passed up. It offers a lot of solid gameplay time and adequate gun battles. It outshines Titanfall and any Call of Duty repeat and should assuredly be part of any Xbox One owners collection.… Expand
  68. TheMcSame
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game at first glance is quite good but it shows it's flaws eventually. The game drops you off right where the beta started and goes all the way up to where the beta ended. That's right, the missions in the beta are the first missions that can be done in game.

    The servers seem to be incapable of doing their job as many players, including me, have had "network problems" which wouldn't be bad as it *sometimes* loads you back into the mission near to location you lost connection. However, 90% of the time you'll end up restarting the mission.

    The story:
    The story is nothing to write home about, while there's a very small plot within the story it's just that, very small. Almost non existent. The missions generally consist of get to this location, deploy the ghost and protect the ghost, which can't be killed as far as I'm aware. Judging by the small amount of locations and the small amount of missions per location the story doesn't seem to be a long one. If you just want to play Destiny for the story then I'd recommend renting it as the short story is a clear indication of a focus on the crucible (The generic FPS multiplayer mode)

    Character customisation:
    The character customisation isn't half bad. Again, it's nothing to write home about but you rarely see your characters face, which is what the main customisation is about, so it's not really a huge problem.

    Multiplayer (crucible):
    As mentioned above the multiplayer mode is just your generic multiplayer that you'll find on other shooters like Call of Duty. The only difference being, you'll be rewarded with exclusive content (in other words content that can only be obtained through the crucible).

    Overall:
    Overall, it isn't a bad game but it isn't something to get excited about. Developers like Bungie need to learn that hype is the most effective way to kill a game at launch.    … Expand
  69. Mirkwooduk
    Oct 1, 2014
    7
    Destiny? destiny is like an iceberg the bests on top and there's a hole load of crap bellow how to begin the game has a halo feel witch can feel very similar to halo and the soundtrack is phenomenal it sounds great the game has fun guns witch feel powerful and an entertaining abilities for your clases

    NOW the negatives bungee has signed a 10 year contract for expansion packs. the    Destiny? destiny is like an iceberg the bests on top and there's a hole load of crap bellow how to begin the game has a halo feel witch can feel very similar to halo and the soundtrack is phenomenal it sounds great the game has fun guns witch feel powerful and an entertaining abilities for your clases

    NOW the negatives
    bungee has signed a 10 year contract for expansion packs. the main game is very very repetitive and all the missions feel similar to the one you did before
    THERE is no story and the game is incomplete and not =very exiting
    you don't understand anything
    all it is is £50 for an unfinished game and expansions for 30 each Terrible AI, boring fetch quests and the same guns we have seen a thousand times in various shooters. Sure the environments are beautiful. Conceptually and visually Destiny is a stunning effort at originality.
    but the game is bad but its

    FUN multiplayer Is fun with friends better with more than alone    … Expand
  70. reyreygt
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    The game looks extremely polished and the shooting is very precise. It definitely has a strong halo feel (you can compare enemy classes to those in halo) with the guns feeling alot like COD. However the missions do feel a bit repetitive starting you from the same point on the planet to go to a different point on the map rather then making each mission a completely different environmentThe game looks extremely polished and the shooting is very precise. It definitely has a strong halo feel (you can compare enemy classes to those in halo) with the guns feeling alot like COD. However the missions do feel a bit repetitive starting you from the same point on the planet to go to a different point on the map rather then making each mission a completely different environment on the same planet. The AI is pretty intelligent ex: taking cover and trying to flank you not just standing and waiting to get shot. I have yet to play with someone as it feels more like everyone is doing there own thing rather then this massive multi player interactive game. The crucible where you play against other players is not that fun at all especially if you are starting out as you will get killed all the time from higher lvl players. The leveling is pretty cool and basic. Overall it is pretty fun to play with some of the best elements from halo and COD, but not some crazy unique experience they seemed to be promising. If you played HALO or COD you def have a feel for the game. If they greatly increased the look and feel of every individual mission on the planet it could have been a big winner.… Expand
  71. whoa_ethan
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This is a great addition to the Borderlands franchise. I was a bit nervous when Gearbox gave the reigns to Bungie, but I think they made a fantastic Borderlands game. Go get Borderlands: Destiny edition!
  72. sheehanje
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    At it's worst - it's a good shooter. Problem is, there are a lot of good to great shooters out there. I wasn't a huge Halo fan. I played the first one (on PC), then years later Halo 3. The mechanics feel like they belong in the Halo universe.

    There have been moments for me so far that say, yes, this game has potential. Getting caught up in a spontaneous system wide event (while    At it's worst - it's a good shooter. Problem is, there are a lot of good to great shooters out there. I wasn't a huge Halo fan. I played the first one (on PC), then years later Halo 3. The mechanics feel like they belong in the Halo universe.

    There have been moments for me so far that say, yes, this game has potential. Getting caught up in a spontaneous system wide event (while on a mission) was a nice touch. Having to take down a Nomad with the help of others in the same area was a distraction in the good sense of the word. At another point in the game, I was in a tough fight and someone came along just at the right time and spent all of a minute helping me knock down the rest of the badies. Once over we both went on our merry way and not once did we have to communicate. So I get what Bungie wants to do with this game. I even get the "shared-world" shooter. A balance between co-op and competitive multiplayer that is always on.

    It's a good game. It's well designed mechanically. However, it is way over hyped at this point. While there is plenty new, it's new in the sense that you mix elements of what has come before to get a new sum. It's not revolutionary. The back story takes a backseat to the action. I have a hard time understanding why I am doing things. The dialogue is ... weak, both in tone and content. I didn't expect an RPG style story that is 50% of the game. But even Halo had a sense of urgency to the story. Everything seems forced in Destiny.

    As I mentioned, this game has many elements. It can be compared to a lot of games, SWTOR, Borderlands, Halo, and even Eve:Online come to mind. The last one because of what I think can make or break this game: community driven content. Without Bungie doing a complete overhaul over the next year - the only thing that I can see taking this game to the next level and keeping it afloat is how the community comes together. Unlike EVE: Online though, there are walls in this world. Matchmaking, whether co-op or multiplayer is done on the fly and automated. It will be interesting to see how much the community can drive this game in its current state.

    For now I will keep playing. I've really been on the edge of my seat more than once. That alone is worth the price of admission. It's not a game that I feel personally vested in yet though. Time will tell.    … Expand
  73. Cowtipster
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    A review from a non-hater / non-fanboy. The reviews for this game have been some of the absolute worst I have seen for a game ever. A zero? 2s and 3s? It's laughable. Albeit not without flaws this is a solid game well worth $60.

    Firstly i will discuss the negative. Multiplayer pvp. 6 vs 6 is not acceptable by today's standards for an online shooter. I also find the pvp experience not to    A review from a non-hater / non-fanboy. The reviews for this game have been some of the absolute worst I have seen for a game ever. A zero? 2s and 3s? It's laughable. Albeit not without flaws this is a solid game well worth $60.

    Firstly i will discuss the negative. Multiplayer pvp. 6 vs 6 is not acceptable by today's standards for an online shooter. I also find the pvp experience not to be balanced and is frustrating. Maps never feel right. They feel too big or too small at times. I would not recommend this game a buy if you were looking for a core multiplayer experience. The Patrol mode is repetitive as said in other reviews. This is basically your explore mode as well. There are only a few patrol missions it seems and does get boring quickly for most I would think. I personally only do them when there is a bounty for it as I do enjoy the bounty missions. This also will yield you bonus vanguard experience. Exploring just feels bland as well. I find very little in the way of chests, dead ghosts, or enemies which is really the entire reason to go exploring in the first place. Those are really the only things that I feel Bungie just fell short on.

    That being said, they got a lot right. The enemy variety is as good or better than any other shooter I can think of despite the other reviews. COD has more variety? Titianfall? Even Halo? I don't think so. There is plenty of variety as well as a variety of ways you can take them down. The world is large and gorgeous. I have spent more time looking around to take in the environment than any other game bar none. It is beautiful. Missions are solid despite the haters reviews. The biggest complaint is "go here and shoot this guy repeat" or "go here and push this button repeat". Is my memory failing me or is pretty much every shooter ever made a similar formula? The excitement is not the goal but the journey to the goal. To share the world with others even when traveling alone is great. It is fun to storm a base with fellow travelers. Public events is a great time and a wonderful way to meet new friends even if you were planning to go solo. Just something bonding about the experience. Can't put my finger on it. I typically am not a big social gamer but I have found myself grouping with more folks in this game than any other and loving it. Bounty boards are a fun. Some of the bounties take you deeper into the world than the patrols it seems and they vary much more. Lots of gear to level. I am only a lvl 18 warlock atm but have heard the leveling does NOT stop at 20 which is great.

    In a nutshell this game is a 5/10 for multi and a 9/10 for single player / coop. This is why I gave it a 7 overall. I personally bought it for the SP so I am loving the hell out of it. It is a dangerous game to promote a game as hard as Bungie has with this title and not expect volatile reactions from the public but this is far from a bad game. Unless as I said before, you were only buying for the multiplayer. I hope this review helps a bit with you gamers on the fence one way or the other.    … Expand
  74. lucass1134
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Run of the mill shooter mixed with rpg wait for number 2 or a price drop.
    If you like halo she shooting is almost identical tight and fun. Nothing new or very exciting
  75. Dako4u
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    I'm so addicted that my girlfriend is at breaking point, but like a typical bungie effort I feel it's going to come to an end real soon. Why do the make such a big deal about a game when you know that the hard core gamers you are trying to attract are going to clock it in 3 days. I thought this was going to take forever like skyrim or boarderlands, I spose I thought wrong
  76. Jeff19342
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Let's all be honest, Destiny is neither a zero nor a perfect 10. With GTA 3, Mario 64, or Uncharted 2 (in their day of course) being 10's and ET for Atari 2600, Leisure Suit Larry, and Fighter Within being zeroes, Destiny is a solid 7 overall, maybe an 8 if you ever heard "Leroy Jenkins!" in your headset.

    Activision spent a half-Billion on this, so clearly there's plenty of polish.    Let's all be honest, Destiny is neither a zero nor a perfect 10. With GTA 3, Mario 64, or Uncharted 2 (in their day of course) being 10's and ET for Atari 2600, Leisure Suit Larry, and Fighter Within being zeroes, Destiny is a solid 7 overall, maybe an 8 if you ever heard "Leroy Jenkins!" in your headset.

    Activision spent a half-Billion on this, so clearly there's plenty of polish. Undeniably it has excellent control mechanics, smooth gameplay, powerful visuals, and Peter Dinklage, so it's certainly better than average.

    But a 10? Come on people, spit out the Kool-Aid. I actually enjoyed Titanfall, so clearly I don't need a story to enjoy a game. But this was not only Bungie, it was Bungie unshackled from Micro$oft for Traveler's sake! Every gamer with a triple-digit IQ was expecting a magnum opus, an epic as powerful as Star Wars to a 7-year-old in 1977 that still goes to Comic-Con dressed as Boba Fett. Instead we got Phantom Menace. WTF Bungie!? You broke hearts. That's where all those zero ratings are coming from.

    Destiny is a multi-platform release without significant exclusives...So those zeroes aren't fanboy trolls; they're tears falling on keyboards imagining what Bungie should have and could have done with the gross national product of a small country.

    Again I don't require a story to enjoy a game. But if you're going to include a story, hire an award-winning actor, advertise becoming a "legend" in primetime...did I mention spending $500 Billion with B...for the love of all that's holy add a plot with a twist or two, sprinkle in some character development, write some clever dialogue, put some emotional weight on in-game decisions. Instead Destiny's storyline has the gravitas of a Disney channel Halloween movie! The "Darkness"? Really?

    Every game publisher needs to take a clue from Far Cry 3 or Uncharted; grab the audience in the beginning. Make us care about the character we control and understand his motivation. I don't have a problem with the vague "you've been dead for hundreds of years" intro, but within in minutes you're fully armed, grinding through bad guys with ease as extremely atmospheric music tries to make your heart pound. Far Cry 3 & the last Tomb Raider did a wonderful job of making you feel so vulnerable in the beginning and paced the power-ups very naturally and satisfyingly. Destiny makes it very clear early on that you have a LOT of grinding to do, and for no other reason than higher level bad guys merely have too many HP for your lowly weapons.

    I so wanted to like Destiny and was hoping the emotionless start was just because your character (what's his/her name BTW?) just woke up and didn't know who he was or how to begin his hero's quest. I figured maybe the story would become compelling at the Tower. Meanwhile about an hour into the game, the "Speaker" or some such tells you the world is about to end but hey, you're level 2, have scrap gear, and just woke up from being dead a few hundred years, so why don't you give it a shot and maybe you can save the multiverse from the DARKNESS ooooooo. Squa?

    That moment when your guy (what's his name and why do I care) looks over at his "Ghost" is perhaps the lamest cutscene since Final Fantasy X: Tidus Learns to Laugh. It's positively cringe-worthy. It reminded me of when I was embarrassed to admit I still enjoyed video games because they were clearly meant for children.

    It was this moment when I realized Destiny is simply not a AAA title in spite of its AAA+ budget and in spite of Bungie. There were immediate clues. Right out of the gate realizing that race and gender meant absolutely zip was a disappointment. Wouldn't it be perfect if the robot made the ideal Titan, the alien best suited to Warlock, and of course a Human Hunter? And meanwhile mixed race/classes would add both challenges & some strategic advantages. That would instantly make the game deeper and more interesting.

    Speaking of merely cosmetic differences...so you mean to tell mean that even though you & your flying Rubik's Cube discover and revive a friggin' SPACESHIP bristling with guns and you can buy all sorts of new high-dollar spaceships at the Tower and there's a blond space-mechanic that perpetually sits seductively on a space chest and fixes your spaceship for free every time you dock...and this spaceship is nothing more than a LOADING SCREEN PICTURE??? Are. You. Kidding. Me?

    Bungie Bungie Bungie. You had us in the palm of your hands. You teased us with a game that could have done for gaming, what Star Wars did for motion pictures. So much potential. I hope you take those zeroes seriously. I think it's funny how slow the professional review sites are to publish. They see all the glaring flaws but have editors who could be sniffing that river of cash flowing out of a $500,000,000 budget. I fully expect them to shill 9's & 9.5's but we mature gamers should have higher standards and keep publishers honest. Last of Us is a 9, 9.5; Destiny is a 7.    … Expand
  77. GnomesOfFury
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    I want so badly to love this game completely. I really do. But the story, the mission structure, the low level cap, and the overall lack of content keeps me from that.
    STORY: The story has some cool moments, but they never reach anything that will leave you awestruck. The story is told almost exclusively via your Ghost, who explains the objective and motive of a mission as you're    I want so badly to love this game completely. I really do. But the story, the mission structure, the low level cap, and the overall lack of content keeps me from that.
    STORY: The story has some cool moments, but they never reach anything that will leave you awestruck. The story is told almost exclusively via your Ghost, who explains the objective and motive of a mission as you're traveling to it. The story never feels like it's really going anywhere, and the resolution is disappointing and confusing at best (and let's not forget 'clichéd'). The lore or backstory in the game's universe is astounding, however. Listening to your Ghost explain past events and information on different alien races is a real treat, and it definitely shows that Bungie put a lot of heart and soul into this game.
    MISSION STRUCTURE: It's true, the missions are incredibly linear, uninteresting, and almost identical to each other. Go to X, Go to Y, hold off the enemies while your Ghost takes forever to do something, kill a mini-boss, return to ship, repeat. That pretty much sums up every single mission in the game with the exception of maybe one or two.
    LEVEL CAP: It's basically 20. I know people argue that you can level past 20, but it isn't really 'leveling'. Basically, once you reach level 20 (which doesn't take long), you cease earning experience entirely. Instead, you'll be rewarded with an item called a 'Mote of Light' periodically, which can be used to purchase legendary equipment. This, however, takes forever, as it can take over an hour to get one of these items and you need 25 of them per piece of equipment. Furthermore, your character's level can only go above 20 if you're wearing special equipment that raises your 'Light' level. Basically -- you don't level up, you just equip armor that raises your stats (such equipment is also very rare, mind you).
    CONTENT: Just the fact that so many people have already completed the game and have reached level 20 should say all you need to know here. There are only 4 locations to explore throughout the entire game. That's right, only 4 planets, each with only 1 unique area to explore (though these areas are broken up into different regions, they're still small and linear feeling). Every mission on Earth happens in the same area, every mission on the Moon is in the same area, etcetera. Also, there are only a few Strike (Boss) missions. While these are quite rewarding when it comes to loot and leveling, having only 5 or 6 of these to play through means you'll be repeating missions far too many times. The game play is absolutely fantastic, though, and the mechanics can really make this game addicting to the point that you might not totally mind redoing missions you've played a dozen times.

    Destiny is a beautiful, fast paced, action-packed adventure; but it lacks character and suffers for it. The game content is bare-bones, and it feels like the story was haphazardly slapped together. You'll enjoy this game if you enjoy FPS games or MMO games, or if you just enjoy shooting-and-looting Borderlands style. However, if you're expecting an amazing story driven campaign, you'll find yourself in complete shock when you complete the game in just over 6 hours of play time. Bungie certainly poured the heart into this game, but it's clear that they might have poured it into the wrong areas, leaving the story and content a barren wasteland that's bound to dry up soon.

    I don't understand how these other reviews seem to be either a perfect 10 or a total 0. Those aren't helpful reviews.    … Expand
  78. notsoslimShayde
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    The criticism I hear about this game (which I agree with) is that it's flat / bland. It's not that there is anything wrong about this game, but it's just not great. There was no hook for me to keep going. The combat handles well and the visuals are amazing - but the enemies are boring and the story flat.

    This being said, there is nothing to dislike about the game. It looks great and    The criticism I hear about this game (which I agree with) is that it's flat / bland. It's not that there is anything wrong about this game, but it's just not great. There was no hook for me to keep going. The combat handles well and the visuals are amazing - but the enemies are boring and the story flat.

    This being said, there is nothing to dislike about the game. It looks great and handles well. Maybe I need to explore the multiplayer world...

    What do I wish? More player customization, deeper stories, more diverse enemies...

    I may change this rating after I play some more - but right now, I am not hooked...    … Expand
  79. GreatSkullZero
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    Is this game a 10? No. Is it a 0? Of course not.. What it is.. is a bit of a surprise by Bungie.

    I think some people love it for it's familiarity and some hate it for that.. and if the haters were to accept that familiarity is what Bungie chose to build upon in Destiny... they were really needing to see it taken to an epic level. Instead, what I feel like they accomplished is to create    Is this game a 10? No. Is it a 0? Of course not.. What it is.. is a bit of a surprise by Bungie.

    I think some people love it for it's familiarity and some hate it for that.. and if the haters were to accept that familiarity is what Bungie chose to build upon in Destiny... they were really needing to see it taken to an epic level. Instead, what I feel like they accomplished is to create a safe and sound foundation for the future. The building blocks are in place and they have a lot of room to improve and grow upon.

    Maybe they should have omitted some aspects of the game to focus more on the lore and reinforcing it's core because while people actually get a fair amount of game here.. somehow people feel cheated in a way. I've played lesser games and heard far less criticisms about them so the hype train clearly messed with a lot of people. This game is just spread out a bit different than a lot of games.

    I love the lighting and graphics, the music, the weapons and their tongue in cheek descriptions but the story is so lacking and so are many of the details that game enthusiasts crave. After everything, we still don't know jack about the damn traveler and it's on the box. Weird. I also find it weird that at this very moment, my character's armor looks so close to being a spartan, it's ridiculous. He's shiney green and everything. He's a guardian.. and meanwhile halo 5 is named: Halo 5 guardians. They are totally connected, how can they not be? Big dead sphere... Didact.. etc... Thinking of this game in that universe does make me like it more lol

    The bottom line.. I'm not hooked on the story or my character. I almost am... almost.. I feel like there should have been a revelation to tie it all together better but I am still confident that Bungie will build this franchise into something special in the future.    … Expand
  80. MidxMidwest
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    It's pretty and it's fun and it has the "bones" of a great game. My sense is that a year from now, the Destiny experience will be significantly different--and better. Dinklage's voice work is so-bad-it's-funny, but the universe he's referencing is big enough and interesting enough that I'm going to stick around for a while and see where it goes from here. My sense is that Bungie is inIt's pretty and it's fun and it has the "bones" of a great game. My sense is that a year from now, the Destiny experience will be significantly different--and better. Dinklage's voice work is so-bad-it's-funny, but the universe he's referencing is big enough and interesting enough that I'm going to stick around for a while and see where it goes from here. My sense is that Bungie is in this for the long-haul, with more opportunities to explore this new IP in ways that increase in meaning as time goes on.… Expand
  81. kkorycin
    Sep 16, 2014
    7
    Zeros and Ones are just trolling. Games like Superman 64 and other obviously broken games only deserve that.

    With that this, game is not a 10 either. I started a Titan and managed to get to level 8 in the single player campaign and was simply bored of it so I started going to the crucible and that's how I leveled the rest of the way. While PvP is decent, its nothing special either,    Zeros and Ones are just trolling. Games like Superman 64 and other obviously broken games only deserve that.

    With that this, game is not a 10 either. I started a Titan and managed to get to level 8 in the single player campaign and was simply bored of it so I started going to the crucible and that's how I leveled the rest of the way. While PvP is decent, its nothing special either, nothing groundbreaking (unless you count the Titans special attack :)) either. Its all been done before and done better, with better matchmaking and better weapons variety.

    Don't know why but this game just bored me, very repetitive in single player, just so-so in pvp.

    The worst thing about the game is that for a claimed persistent online world, its a barren wasteland. The worlds seem dead. Other than pretty graphics, no life was given to the worlds.    … Expand
  82. Minilla
    Sep 17, 2014
    7
    Good graphics cinematic locations and excellent voice acting destiny proves an overhyped game can be a good game but the multiplayer is bland sometimes It becomes repetitive but over all a must buy. The weapons feel powerful as well as the melee like halo. Oh and the o 1 2 3 4 votes can go to hell
    7.5/10
  83. McGlaiver
    Sep 17, 2014
    7
    I do not understand why would this game deserve all the negative feedback? I have been playing it for a while now and I am thrilled every time I play, the game is very addictive so far and the story keeps pushing you forward even if you're tired and you know you should have been in bed already. People give Halo 3 ratings of 98/100, yet this game, which is basically almost like a sequel toI do not understand why would this game deserve all the negative feedback? I have been playing it for a while now and I am thrilled every time I play, the game is very addictive so far and the story keeps pushing you forward even if you're tired and you know you should have been in bed already. People give Halo 3 ratings of 98/100, yet this game, which is basically almost like a sequel to Halo with new morpg features and in my opinion better story (Or at least a bit more sense has been put into smashing hordes of monsters), is being so underrated. Now I do not exactly know how the supposedly "sucky" endgame really is yet, but I do know that there are two expansions on the way and one of them is being released in December this year. If you add competitive multiplayer and strikes then the lifespan of this game is greatly extended, multiplayer is the main reason this game has been created.
    Just so I am not praising this game, I do have to point out that some of the monster fights might get old after a while, but the story and hunger for loot has always kept me going. Performance-wise I play Destiny on Xbox One, a console a lot of people spit on, and the game plays in 1080p 30FPS constantly. I am not too sure about the exact frame rate but I mean the game has never even tried to freeze, lag or have frame drops. It plays so fluent and it truly feels nextgen This is definitely worth the while, it is an epic game and absolute must have. This game is the game that should make you switch over to next gen.

    I think people are just very spoiled these days and in their heads they create image of games that are impossible to do. I have no idea what people have expected and absolutely no idea why would anyone rate the game so badly, perhaps they have played the game on x360/ps3 and expected the same experience I had. The thing is that on the old consoles the game does not have access to some features because the old consoles are not able to handle them. I played beta on 360 and it looked horrible, that's why I have bought a new system just because of this game. This is a next gen game, you should be rating it after playing it on a proper system that has access to its full potential with graphics and online features. This game does NOT deserve such a low rating, definitely hugely underrated game.    … Expand
  84. schuno
    Sep 19, 2014
    7
    quite alright!
    the game could be better in terms of history, but is not a waste at all.
    Graphics are cool.
    if your looking for something like mass effect they are not there yet.
    I would disrergard some of the critics here that score bellow 5.
  85. Snaer
    Sep 21, 2014
    7
    This game isn't a 0, but it's definitely not a 10. I can understand the venting frustrations you're seeing from the users do to the amount of hype that was generated for this game. It's a shooter with rpg elements, but it really only excels at being a shooter. The gameplay is very similar to Halo's, so if you aren't a fan of 30 fps non-twitch gaming, you won't enjoy this title. TheThis game isn't a 0, but it's definitely not a 10. I can understand the venting frustrations you're seeing from the users do to the amount of hype that was generated for this game. It's a shooter with rpg elements, but it really only excels at being a shooter. The gameplay is very similar to Halo's, so if you aren't a fan of 30 fps non-twitch gaming, you won't enjoy this title. The environments are pretty if you take the time to admire them. They're big, but linear. You'll especially notice this during patrol missions on each map. The story is nearly nonexistent and is told through about 4 or 5 cutscenes in between missions, so don't expect good storytelling. PvE and PvP are both fun, but are much better suited with friends. There's no direct communication with other players in the vicinity unless you're In a party together, which is a huge disappointment. Overall, don't expect anything too new and innovative here, but Destiny is a solid shooter wi subpar rpg elements.… Expand
  86. jackbun
    Oct 16, 2014
    7
    I think the average gamer will agree that this Destiny failed to live up to it's hype on the day of release. The story mode plot was complicated and at the same time, rather bland.

    Replaying missions to earn more Vanguard points and to complete bounties became tedious. Plus the items, arm bands and currency are made complicated. Putting that aside, Strike missions have been a lot of    I think the average gamer will agree that this Destiny failed to live up to it's hype on the day of release. The story mode plot was complicated and at the same time, rather bland.

    Replaying missions to earn more Vanguard points and to complete bounties became tedious. Plus the items, arm bands and currency are made complicated.

    Putting that aside, Strike missions have been a lot of fun, giving the player to join up with fellow gamers and take down the forces of the Fallen, Hive, Vex and Cabal. Bungie also constantly update newer missions such as Raid missions which makes Destiny gaming experience very valuable, plus team work becomes essential.

    Also the Crucible is a fun multiplayer zone that gives the player an idea of how tough a Titan, Worlock or Hunter you really are.

    Let's not forget that the soundtrack is incredible, the visuals are a delight and the smooth gameplay has made this game grow on me since release day.    … Expand
  87. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 31, 2017
    7
    Destiny
    Not Fun anymore
    With Destiny 2 around the corner I thought I’d give the original Destiny a try to see what all of the fuss is about... And apparently it’s the expansions because it’s not here in the base game... And with activision shutting down multiplayer modes for those expansions the month this review comes out I’m not going to even bother them... So while I’m sure Destiny    Destiny
    Not Fun anymore
    With Destiny 2 around the corner I thought I’d give the original Destiny a try to see what all of the fuss is about...
    And apparently it’s the expansions because it’s not here in the base game...
    And with activision shutting down multiplayer modes for those expansions the month this review comes out I’m not going to even bother them...
    So while I’m sure Destiny is now this great experience with all its ad ons...
    I’m going to just talk about the base game which is a repetitive and boring joke…
    Destiny is a competitive and cooperative online only first person shooter where you play as 1 of 3 classes and create your own character
    As an aggressive player I played as a titan..
    There are 2 bases in this game that you turn in your quest progress 2, get new missions, fork out your real life cash for any weapons that are worth anything from loot boxes and get back to the grind of being a guardian…
    This game is co op...
    But through my entire 9 hour journey in story mode I only had team mates in one mission…
    The story mode is practically dead…
    So you’re going to have to grind through this excuse of a story mode yourself…
    Worse is that all 9 hours take place on the same 4 maps…
    the missions just take your deeper into these maps each time..
    There are some loot boxes here that are like playing a game of where waldo to find them...
    so I just stuck to getting my loot from missions and enemy drops…
    Leveling up in this game gives you upgrades for your grenades and suit
    though the game doesn’t seem to balance in terms of xp if you are playing alone so late game missions are extremely frustrating..
    I was playing through the final story mission at only level 14 because of how slow the game was handing levels out because it assumes I’m going to grind through boring story missions over and over or that I’m playing with other people…
    I felt like I had to keep playing in these annoying no respawn zones over and over that would reset every time I died…
    But these missions are all the same thing of bring up your ghost, go to a point on the map and shoot all of the stuff until there’s no more stuff to shoot rinse and repeat..
    There is a competitive team based mode of 6vs6 like call of duty which is the best part of Destiny as a base game...
    Here level advantages are taken away, but you’ll level up way faster than the story mode, you’ll get loot drops, and you’ll have way more fun doing it…
    IF you were thinking about giving destiny a try before destiny 2 comes out there’s absolutely no reason to
    there’s nothing here worth your time
    Give Destiny
    a 6/10    … Expand
  88. jamessamuel
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    First off the game is addicting and fun. There is plenty of grind to be had in this game and the journey to level 30 is fun. The raid content is quite fun but frustrating because of horrible reward system. Here is why its not a 10 for me, there is basically no story at all! its very amateurish boring story i have ever played in a game EVER! There is a huge lack of social communication inFirst off the game is addicting and fun. There is plenty of grind to be had in this game and the journey to level 30 is fun. The raid content is quite fun but frustrating because of horrible reward system. Here is why its not a 10 for me, there is basically no story at all! its very amateurish boring story i have ever played in a game EVER! There is a huge lack of social communication in this game and the reason behind that is unknown... I don't see why the developers decided to do that... Overall its worth the 60 dollars but the content is extremely grind fest material and if your not into that this game is NOT FOR YOU!… Expand
  89. Lycria
    Oct 31, 2014
    7
    Got Destiny day one. Started playing with two of my friends and before we knew it we had beat the story and started the infamous grind.

    Sadly Destiny suffers for a identity crisis. I feel like it tries to be too many things at once. The game isn't exactly what Bungie promised, and at the same time it feels like its missing a lot. People have either loved or hated this game, and for    Got Destiny day one. Started playing with two of my friends and before we knew it we had beat the story and started the infamous grind.

    Sadly Destiny suffers for a identity crisis. I feel like it tries to be too many things at once. The game isn't exactly what Bungie promised, and at the same time it feels like its missing a lot.

    People have either loved or hated this game, and for me its a bit of a love/hate relationship. They do so many things right, but other things drive me crazy.

    First off Ive played Boarderlands 2, Diablo and World of Warcraft, so playing a grid game isnt the problem, at least for me. For me is the randomness of the loot. You'll get into a weekly nightfall raid with two of your buddies, you will get the highest amount of kills, the most revives and the fewest deaths, but will that matter? Nope. The person with the lowest kills and most deaths will get 2 exotics and you will be left with a worthless uncommon or rare. The same goes for PVP. Someone will just join or be afk the whole game and they will be rewarded while you who got the most points or captures will be "punished" by getting nothing out of the game besides the 2-3 marks.

    Level up past 20 is a headache. It is all luck based. Once again this is a grind game, and playing Diablo 3 I know all about luck. You'll get some item and you hope its what you want but its completely itemized incorrectly for what you want. In Destiny you level up by XP until you reach level 20. At 20 you do not get any more XP and now you level up by getting a stat called Light which can now be found on gear (weapons do not give light level). This basically means if you get unlucky you may never get the gear you need to level up. You can do bounties and PVP to get marks to get the gear you want, but this obviously takes time when people can luck out and get legendary and exotic gear and get level 28 in a single week (you need raid gear past 28 to progress to level 30). This can leave you stuck at lower levels when your friends are out doing the weekly nightfall or raids. This has since been fixed but I will mention it anyways, even if you were to get a legendary engram, it may decode to a RARE or UNCOMMON. These are hard enough to find as it is but this makes it impossible to get it to decode to something you can actually use. My Hunter's first legendary engram turned into gloves for a Titan. This has since been fixed but it was still originally in the game.

    Another thing they did wrong is no match making for PVE. If you want to do the weekly heroic strike or weekly nightfall, you sure better know 2 friends who are about the same level as you (28ish), have it for the correct system and is on at the same time. If not you aren't doing the strike this week. How is there no match making in a game that REQUIRES a group? The raid falls in this same category. You need 6 people at the same time, but there's no match making. Why??

    PVP i find fun and frustrating at the same time. First off the game type rotation is annoying, you are only allowed to play cretin game types during cretin times during the week, even though will sometimes get bounties for that game type during a day when its not available. There is no type of MMR (Match Making Rating) so you'll get paired up with all types of skill levels of players with a variety of different levels and different gear. You can be level 5 and get paired up with the Vex super weapon that basically 2 shots players. You may even be brand new to this game and thing to yourself it takes a whole clip to kill someone, but only 2 shots for him? I feel weapons are unbalanced for PVP, everyone starting with a shotgun that can one shot you or a fusion rifle or a rocket and sniper. In previous games like Halo these were a single spawn point and you had to contest with other players to get a hold of it. Here everyone has a gun that can one shot you.

    Every game type is basically the same. You have Clash, Clash with the ability to capture points, and Clash with vehicles. There is absolutely no variety, and the only one that seems even relatively even close to what the pace should be is control, but even that seems to be frustrating depending on the map. Every map rewards camping and it seems like they all have choke points where you'll just run though a tight doorway or opening and either get sniped from someone across the map or a shotgun right in the back.

    Also in PVP/PVE there is no communication. Why is there no communication? Because they disabled voice chat when not in groups. Why? This is what they call a "competitive shooter" so why is there no voice chat?

    Overall I have enjoyed the game, hence the 8/10. I got a free copy with my Xbox One and then traded it in for a limited edition, which proves I liked it, but there is a lot of things wrong with the game as it stands now. They claim its going to be 10 year game, but they have a long ways to go if they thing it will outlive Halo and other FPS games as it stands    … Expand
  90. greenman22
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    I really wanted to like DESTINY when it came out, and I do. I still play it ever chance I get. The repetitive nature of it all gets old very quickly, yet I keep coming back. The story leaves something to be desired, with missions ending with nothing really being answered which inevitably leads you on to the next mission which, low and behold, follows the same patterns as the previous one.I really wanted to like DESTINY when it came out, and I do. I still play it ever chance I get. The repetitive nature of it all gets old very quickly, yet I keep coming back. The story leaves something to be desired, with missions ending with nothing really being answered which inevitably leads you on to the next mission which, low and behold, follows the same patterns as the previous one.

    The strikes are a lot of fun, especially when you up the difficulty. It forces you to create new strategies instead of blowing through it all. Do they get repetitive? Most definitely. That's not to say they're still not fun.

    Do I love Destiny? No, but I really like it. Will it hold up against new games that are coming out? Probably not but that's not to say it isn't a fun game. I'd definitely peg this as a "rent before you buy." Feel it out, see if it's for you. It still is for millions of others.    … Expand
  91. jonnyavenger
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    Okay so i've come back to playing Destiny after a 4 week break. Initially when I first played this game I was loving how it all played. During these initial hours of play, I felt it's quite good. What happens though, after a week or so, the repetition starts to creep in. The "grind" to level up is repetitive.

    The positives are the Big Boss sections. Fighting them is excellent when you    Okay so i've come back to playing Destiny after a 4 week break. Initially when I first played this game I was loving how it all played. During these initial hours of play, I felt it's quite good. What happens though, after a week or so, the repetition starts to creep in. The "grind" to level up is repetitive.

    The positives are the Big Boss sections. Fighting them is excellent when you first battle them out. You'll love seeing the Sci Fi landscape for the first time too. I also love the way the weapons sound, and the hovering ability feels good too.

    As for the negatives. I found I took too long to earn the monetary amounts needed to buy the larger weapons to compete online in PvP. I was only averaging 2 Crucible coins per match. So out of a total of 150 coins needed, I was taking far too long to reach the strongest weapons. I found I was bored with the Crucible coins and the time it took to earn them.

    For whatever reason, it feels like there's a "grind" element to most of this game. The interest for me dropped off after a couple of weeks. I can't imagine I'll be sticking around for the expansions to finally be released. When they finally do, the online community may well have moved onto other games.

    If you only have a limited budget then this game may be better off bought second hand on the cheap and then re-sold or traded again. Otherwise, this game was best experienced when it first came out.    … Expand
  92. Alanjai
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    While the game provides you with plenty of hours of fun things to do, it finishes with some disappointments and short falls.

    The Goods - Great shooting mechanics - Beautiful designed environments to explore - Fun missions and storyline to play through The Bad - Once you get to endgame the fun quickly drys up - I am not a fan of how the story is told - i dislike how the ghost has    While the game provides you with plenty of hours of fun things to do, it finishes with some disappointments and short falls.

    The Goods
    - Great shooting mechanics
    - Beautiful designed environments to explore
    - Fun missions and storyline to play through

    The Bad
    - Once you get to endgame the fun quickly drys up
    - I am not a fan of how the story is told - i dislike how the ghost has all the dialogue and my character is a complete mute. The focus of the story seems to be focused on the ghost rather than my character's involvement and progression thorough the story.
    - Lack of ingame communication (what's the point of a chat box?!)    … Expand
  93. Niallo72
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    It's very light on content, it could/should be so much better yet I'm still playing it and enjoying it, especially with friends.

    It gets some things so right, shame it couldn't get the rest right.
  94. xXRelaxLuvXx
    Mar 4, 2015
    7
    Content - 6/10
    After playing threw the story line it's full of holes that can only be filled by looking things up online. It feels like there is an amazing story and its been chopped up to be sold later for more money. You feel like there could be something amazing in this but it never comes and then you finish all the content. Maybe after a full year of DLC the game will actually feel    Content - 6/10
    After playing threw the story line it's full of holes that can only be filled by looking things up online. It feels like there is an amazing story and its been chopped up to be sold later for more money. You feel like there could be something amazing in this but it never comes and then you finish all the content. Maybe after a full year of DLC the game will actually feel like a full games worth of story.

    MMO Aspect- 3/10
    You go to a city or a planet and you see others around you but there is not a good way to be able to communicate with them. Really besides the seeing them they don't feel like they do anything. Doing strikes in match making you get 1 out of 20 that have anyone talking.

    Re playability PvE - 7/10
    While playing the story line you will most likely do everything you can do without forming a group. If you want to do raids you need a preformed group and that's a problem because communicating with others is difficult. There is potential for things to get better with future expansions and more content.

    PvP - 10/10
    PvP is fun and the game mechanics give it a variety without feeling to be to much. There is a wide variety of weapons and looks and even player builds allowing things to be complex without being overdone. The PvP in this game alone is worth the cost.

    Initially this game is ok but you can just feel how much potential it has. I really see this game going places if they keep expanding upon it.

    Overall- 7/10 pushed over by the feel of potential.    … Expand
  95. Dyynamicc
    Apr 1, 2015
    7
    This game is excellent... That is after you go through the horrible story which is simply waiting for your ghost to open a door and shooting waves of enemies. After you hit level 20 it is fun to find a fire team and going through the two raids. Yes the TWO raids, which you can only do once a week. So after the reset I find myself doing pointless things. Bungie needs to add more raids and aThis game is excellent... That is after you go through the horrible story which is simply waiting for your ghost to open a door and shooting waves of enemies. After you hit level 20 it is fun to find a fire team and going through the two raids. Yes the TWO raids, which you can only do once a week. So after the reset I find myself doing pointless things. Bungie needs to add more raids and a better story. If they did that this game would outstanding.… Expand
  96. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    7
    Decent game, the story mode is a bit repetitive, but still fun, the multiplayer is okay and visually it looks pretty good. Fans of Halo should like the game.
  97. TopherChris24
    Jun 1, 2015
    7
    At first start the game is fairly dull. Having to fight through the monotonous story mode until you reach level 20 is not fun at all. But once you hit lvl 20 the game becomes amazing. The ability to use and buy unique weapons and armor is very fun. Also I like the fact that weapon drops are completely random, it makes getting a good weapon that much more special. I am level 33 out ofAt first start the game is fairly dull. Having to fight through the monotonous story mode until you reach level 20 is not fun at all. But once you hit lvl 20 the game becomes amazing. The ability to use and buy unique weapons and armor is very fun. Also I like the fact that weapon drops are completely random, it makes getting a good weapon that much more special. I am level 33 out of 34 yet I have not experienced many of the weapons and armor available. I feel like this game is going to last me quite a while.… Expand
  98. Geisenheimer
    Jul 12, 2015
    7
    The graphics and sounds are great. However, the game is non balanced, the story is bad explained, the pvp mode sucks a lot with boring maps and the game is very short. Also, the game is full of bugs.
  99. gameguardian21
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    I never liked Destiny because at first I thought it was a new cheap cash grab. But when my friend said he would give it to me for free, I said, what the hell. When I played it, I actually enjoyed the experience, even through it just has as much flaws as pros. For some reason I cannot stop playing this game. Lets start off with what I didn't like, the story is terrible with no development,I never liked Destiny because at first I thought it was a new cheap cash grab. But when my friend said he would give it to me for free, I said, what the hell. When I played it, I actually enjoyed the experience, even through it just has as much flaws as pros. For some reason I cannot stop playing this game. Lets start off with what I didn't like, the story is terrible with no development, the missions become repetitive, and the loot sucks ass. The character customization is disappointing with very few options, as well as character development. However like I said, I cant stop playing this game. The game offers hard bosses that are very hard to beat alone. The game allows your character to dance, wave, and point at other players. Speaking of which, in this game you have to have a internet connection. The acting in the story very bad. It feels like a robot is directing the game or something. It may have been disappointing, but I still had a fun ride.… Expand
  100. DeadpoolPHalo
    Feb 4, 2016
    7
    I found the controls, weapons, dialogue and attacks rich and satisfying. However, I felt like the gameplay was rough and hard to grasp, and eventuallyI sold the game. The graphics for the monsters were also horrible, but otherwise it was an "average joe" type of game.
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Metascore
75

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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