Destiny

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  1. RevWynn85
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    First, did it live up to the outrageous expectations? Nope, and there's not any game out there that could if you're real and honest about it. But when it comes to judging games, we really shouldn't judge it on what we "thought" or "expected" it to be. What it is, is a fun but flawed game. The combat, the presentation, the visuals (the world's), the classes, the looting, the co-op evenFirst, did it live up to the outrageous expectations? Nope, and there's not any game out there that could if you're real and honest about it. But when it comes to judging games, we really shouldn't judge it on what we "thought" or "expected" it to be. What it is, is a fun but flawed game. The combat, the presentation, the visuals (the world's), the classes, the looting, the co-op even the pvp are all top-tier. However, there are flaws - 1. The Story is egregious, it is atrocious, it stinks. (The premise is incredible, the execution is NOT) 2. (Personal Opinion) I didn't enjoy the same starting points on levels, it kinda took you out of the immersion where you say to yourself, I was just here, and this new mission I am on is something I could have done last time I was here, rather than travel to a different planet to receive the mission and then come back and go through it all again..so yea there's a sense of repetition. 3. (From #2) Repetition - from starting points where you have to go through same bad guys, or the level structure which is exactly the same every time - go here, shoot bad guys, go there, shoot bad guys, deploy ghost, defend ghost against bad guys, mission over. A little bit of change of pace in the mission structure would be nice (But really...think about it...Halo, which gets terrific reviews every time is all about repetition - go here, shoot bad guys, go here, defend against bad guys, repeat. HOWEVER - aside from these flaws it's the most fun (well...that and Diablo III for me personally) you'll have playing video games today. Brushing aside the expectations, Destiny delivers!… Expand
  2. JustynBowen
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I'm 11 hours in and I have a level 18 hunter. This game is fabulous and I cannot wait to make my second character. The story is riveting, the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is fluent and smooth. I love this game.
  3. officialdjh
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I usually do not write reviews, but after seeing the negativity I thought I would give it my fair assessment. I have no affiliation with Bungie and my only credentials are being a gamer for 28 years. Like others, I am giving this a 10 to balance the trolls that gave this a 0. In reality I think this deserves a high 8 to low 9. The mechanics and game play are not revolutionary but theyI usually do not write reviews, but after seeing the negativity I thought I would give it my fair assessment. I have no affiliation with Bungie and my only credentials are being a gamer for 28 years. Like others, I am giving this a 10 to balance the trolls that gave this a 0. In reality I think this deserves a high 8 to low 9. The mechanics and game play are not revolutionary but they are addicting. And to deny it's outstanding graphics and beautiful level design is absurd. It is not necessarily open world, missions can be redundant, and the story is as vague as Titanfall's. However, it's unity between multi-player and single player are great. I do wish they allowed proximity voice chat to expand it's social elements. I do agree with it's producers and developers; after you hit the soft level cap of 20; it gets better. The customization creates an addicting element where you just want to keep gathering different forms of currency and reputation. I just wish there was back story to each character class in order to feel more of a connection with your character. Although the game has forms of achievements called Grimoire cards which expand on some of the character classes and story; I don't really think they hit their mark. I wish they would have incorporated this back story and elaboration within the main game. All and all, it may not be perfect but it is addicting and beautiful. And although it may not be what people hoped for in this iteration; I think its overall potential to incorporate it's MMO goals with great FPS game play will make for some awesome sequels and possibly expansions. I personally feel that the greatest game ever would incorporate the customization and game play of this game with the grandiose open world feel of Skyrim.… Expand
  4. londoner144
    Sep 16, 2014
    4
    Unfortunately the "Destiny" for this game was to be returned. The shooting mechanics were good, and it was fun vaporising aliens, but it all became boring and tedious very quickly.

    There were a couple of very annoying elements in this game which unfortunately ruined the good parts. Firstly the awful re-spawning of enemies, The aliens would re-spawn every couple of minutes, at times    Unfortunately the "Destiny" for this game was to be returned. The shooting mechanics were good, and it was fun vaporising aliens, but it all became boring and tedious very quickly.

    There were a couple of very annoying elements in this game which unfortunately ruined the good parts.

    Firstly the awful re-spawning of enemies, The aliens would re-spawn every couple of minutes, at times when I hadn't even cleared an area, and they would just return to the exact same spot without any variation whatsoever. No patrolling, no variation in enemy types, and the exact same spawn location every time. It robbed the game of any feeling of accomplishment.
    Secondly why can't I turn off the annoying music. At times I had to play the game on mute just to block out the irritating drone.
    Lastly the repetitive nature of the missions. Spawn in the same spot, kill the same aliens over and over again, and then wait while your ghost scans something,l while you beat off waves of aliens, and kill a boss.

    Unfortunately an uninspiring, over hyped, monotonous shooter, that belongs in the bargain bin.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. NurseYoda
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Wow…the outright stupidity of some people (or shall I say children), never ceases to amaze me. First, let me say, I did not fall into the “hype” that was Destiny pre-launch. I quit falling for video game hype ages ago when my testicles dropped. I did play the beta; it was fun and left me wanting more. Second, I don’t participate in console wars, or my dick is bigger than your dick ****Wow…the outright stupidity of some people (or shall I say children), never ceases to amaze me. First, let me say, I did not fall into the “hype” that was Destiny pre-launch. I quit falling for video game hype ages ago when my testicles dropped. I did play the beta; it was fun and left me wanting more. Second, I don’t participate in console wars, or my dick is bigger than your dick **** games…as I like to call them. I will be reviewing this game on Xbox One because that is I have. Third, take this review as it is, my **** opinion and not yours…if you don’t like it then I don’t care, and no amount of crying about this or that will change my mind. Fourth, I really can’t take many reviews for this game seriously up to this point due to the fact that they are still releasing non DLC content as we speak, but I will review it after a week of playing, even though I have yet to play a raid.
    Destiny does not have a very detailed story…I am sure it is in there somewhere…maybe hidden on bungie.net with those annoying cards that keep popping up at the bottom of my screen. What Destiny does have in game is Lord Tyrion “the Imp” Lannister giving me a brief backstory on some **** that is so deep I probably wouldn’t understand it if I was sober, and definitely are not understanding it when I am drunk (and I do find that a good state of inebriation make any video game more fun). Destiny gives you enough story, but not enough to really make sense of it all. There will be no jawdrops in this one. I am sure there will be more to follow, but then again, I don’t really play mmo/diablo type “grind for better gear” games for the story…I play them to replay them at increasing difficulty levels to get better gear for my character, so I can dominate in pVe and pVp.
    Graphically, Destiny is what you would expect from Bungie on an Xbox One. Fluid animations, breathtaking vistas, nice effects, dynamic lighting, all the above is there and nicely done in 1080p at 30fps. The game looks good. It sounds good too, which helps add to the immersion.
    Gameplay is **** rad in this game…yes…**** rad! Character customization is limited. There are three classes, each with two subclasses, 6 ways to play. I chose a Hunter. The first bit of the game is your basic FPS with really nice halo-esque controls and gameplay. As you progress you start to become more integrated in the tower. That is when you can really start customizing your character and meeting with other players. I wish they made it easier to communicate with other players in the tower, but they did not, so **** ‘em. There is lots to do in the tower such as dance, point at people, sit on your ass, bow, pick up bounties, upgrade gear (at higher levels), decrypt engrams, etc. The tower will become more beneficial at Level 20+, until then, bounties are the **** for leveling. So for the main story part of this game it is go here, kill this, deploy your ghost, fend off waves of **** Wash , rinse, repeat. This is exactly what I expect from a game that requires you to level. This is like Diablo in the first person. Every now and then during the first 20 levels you will get some cool loot to drop…nothing Legendary or Exotic, but some uncommons and rares. Think of the first 20 levels as training. By the time you hit level 20, you will have completed the story missions, gotten comfortable with the patrols, strikes, and crucible. You will have a good understanding on how to use your character skills and how to play your character. All of this becomes essential to “end-game” content. The game really doesn’t start until level 20+, and from there it is all about getting into a party with your friends, replaying missions on increasing difficulty levels to unlock awesome gear. It is addictive, and fun. There really is a lot to do in this game, you must have the patience stick with it. Destiny is not an “instant gratification” game, it takes time to mature.
    Overall, I think a lot of people have given this game a bad rap because they do not fully understand the concept of mmo type games. All they see is FPS and don’t invest the time and don’t realize that these games are about repetition. So, **** those guys. I think this game is pretty damn good, up there with Diablo III. I have been playing it on the regular for the past week, so kudos to the devs. Post level 20 with friends is badass and a lot of fun. If you don’t have friends, make some…it is easy enough to do. With all that being said, I still feel like this game is not ready to be reviewed until I have finished a raid, but I will give it a number anyway because that is all you braindead, mutant, **** really care about. I give it a 9. Haters gonna hate…bring it on!    … Expand
  7. DeakenBlack
    Sep 16, 2014
    4
    As of now I give it an 8. Day one a 7. This game grows on you as you play. The deeper you get into it the more fun it gets. The game is visually stunning, and the controls are really tight. The classes are cool. Some downsides are you can't pause, and if you idle to long you get booted and have to start your mission over. It's strange that they chose to to 3 player co-op instead of 4,As of now I give it an 8. Day one a 7. This game grows on you as you play. The deeper you get into it the more fun it gets. The game is visually stunning, and the controls are really tight. The classes are cool. Some downsides are you can't pause, and if you idle to long you get booted and have to start your mission over. It's strange that they chose to to 3 player co-op instead of 4, since for 8 years now we've been playing 4 player co op teams in games, and a lot of people have the same friends they like to play with. Now there's an odd man out. I can see the sequel to this game being one of if not the best game ever made.… Expand
  8. Jimmypats
    Sep 16, 2014
    2
    Absolutely did not live up to the hype generated around it. Extremely disappointing, linear, repetitive, run-of-the-mill shooter.

    It's mediocre at best but the forced hype and pushes for pre-orders make the taste all the more bitter. 2.
  9. Switch_00599
    Sep 15, 2014
    3
    Created a metacritic acc just to rate this game a 3/10 its horrible and super repetitive and not to mention un-rewarding been playing for countless hours and kept getting kicked out or teased with exotic or legendary stuff and its a random automated choice the computer makes to reward you a lesser gear -__- . Not at all what was promised wouldn't recommend it. And its again super boringCreated a metacritic acc just to rate this game a 3/10 its horrible and super repetitive and not to mention un-rewarding been playing for countless hours and kept getting kicked out or teased with exotic or legendary stuff and its a random automated choice the computer makes to reward you a lesser gear -__- . Not at all what was promised wouldn't recommend it. And its again super boring after 5 hours in and im lvl 25(light). Not playing ever again just wasting my time in every mission cause there are no rewards ..… Expand
  10. Flute
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    lifetime gamer here and longtime fps shooter fan. Started playing Battlefield 1942 and love FPS. Not an MMO player at all but thought I'd give Destiny a try since it also wrapped in some RPG elements that I love. So far I've had a ton of fun playing with friends in story mode and strikes and also playing solo in the crucible. I've played roughly 20 hours and finished the story missions.lifetime gamer here and longtime fps shooter fan. Started playing Battlefield 1942 and love FPS. Not an MMO player at all but thought I'd give Destiny a try since it also wrapped in some RPG elements that I love. So far I've had a ton of fun playing with friends in story mode and strikes and also playing solo in the crucible. I've played roughly 20 hours and finished the story missions.

    Graphics are very good, not mind blowing, but better than I expect from 30 fps. Audio is great with gun sounds & explosions done very well and the music is very good also although not as good as Halo. I'm not sure if firing the former Halo music director Marty O'Donnell was a wise decision. Matchmaking for strikes and PvP is fast and the combat play is solid. No server crashes whatsoever. Loot drops and loot awards are random and level appropriate which is a fair and equitable system. Destiny's phone app is the one of the best I've seen allowing you to view your buddies loadouts and even equip and adjust your own loadout.

    On the negative side there seems to be a love hate relationship going on with this game, a lot of it I'm sure is due to the hype train setting peoples expectations too high. The other aspect of that is people who were expecting a Mass Effect type of story from the get go. I do agree Bungie could have done a better job fleshing out the story line, maybe introducing a few more memorable characters instead of directing you to Bungie.com to learn more about the lore. That is lame this day in age. We will go to Bungie.com if there is a compelling reason to, not to learn more about the Hive or the Fallen that should have been ingame information. Hopefully they patch in an encyclopedia like the one that was in Mass Effect. Also lacking is the social aspect in the tower. The inability to chat with anyone without having to join a fireteam is just strange when they tout the social aspect of the game. Watching your character dance is not a substitute for this. As I mentioned I've played mostly with friends and I think that's what makes this game fun. For the majority of the bad reviews I bet they were playing solo, which I give Bungie credit for making the game even playable that way. I feel like Bungie is trying to draw in a huge community of solo players and slowing introduce them into the multiplayer world at a pace that makes them comfortable. The risk there is they will get turned off before they join in the multiplayer community.

    I give the game an 8 and I hope in a year I can come back and give it a 9 because of the support and content that Bungie has promised to bring so the ball is squarely in Bungie's court to not burn those of us who are enjoying the game. My fear is that it will become way too repetitive and grinding and I will lose interest due to lack of content. I hope my fears are false.    … Expand
  11. JonahGamer
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    There are two types of people posting reviews here. The ones who think Destiny is amazing and TH ones who are wrong. Before I go on, I will say this game is not what everyone was expecting, such as a free roam world like borderlands and the guns of it too. But fear not, there is still hope, with a beautiful thing called: updates. Updates, if the developers choose to, can change coreThere are two types of people posting reviews here. The ones who think Destiny is amazing and TH ones who are wrong. Before I go on, I will say this game is not what everyone was expecting, such as a free roam world like borderlands and the guns of it too. But fear not, there is still hope, with a beautiful thing called: updates. Updates, if the developers choose to, can change core gameplay mechanics. Meaning they could fix all the little problems people had with the game with a push of a button. Moving on, the game is great. It's beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay feels smooth and is amazingly fun, and the storyline and lore intrigued me and caught my attention quickly. I would definitely recommend this to every one. P.S: I've been waiting for this game since it was announced. Trust me.… Expand
  12. imthatoneguy
    Sep 15, 2014
    5
    The single player is on par with Titanfall's which is to say it is vaguely non-existent. The story is incoherent and vapor thin. If you're hoping for a semi-massively-multiplayer version of Mass Effect this is not that game, go play Mass Effect again and you'll be much happier. The world is small and uninteresting. The entire solar system feels smaller than the city of Washington DCThe single player is on par with Titanfall's which is to say it is vaguely non-existent. The story is incoherent and vapor thin. If you're hoping for a semi-massively-multiplayer version of Mass Effect this is not that game, go play Mass Effect again and you'll be much happier. The world is small and uninteresting. The entire solar system feels smaller than the city of Washington DC in Fallout 3.

    The multiplayer is the most punishing multiplayer game I've ever played. Where in most games I find myself often with a 2-3 Kill/Death ratio Destiny regularly rewards me with a 0.2 to 0.3 KD. I saw a poor soul yesterday who finished a full round with a 0.09 K/D. While supposedly the developers somewhat normalize weapon and class stats--level skill bonuses do seem to come into play as do abilities. The result is that higher level players will often completely dominate even talented low level players.

    The game mechanics are also badly tuned for balance. There are more 1 hit kills than in any game I've ever played. Most firefights last less than 2-3 seconds which eliminates a lot of potential for tactical movement and teamwork. Unlike most games which have found a good balance between powerups and regular match stats, Destiny is all or nothing. You either have a weapon of incomprehensible strength or you have a pee shooter. Once someone has used their charged super power/skill it's best to just run and hide--you'll almost certainly die. There is a super power where periodically someone can simply jump into the middle of some enemies and everyone nearby will die. In a game with lots of close quarters combat that means someone appears and kills half your team within 1 second. Most matches seem to last 10 minutes or so and when you have 6 people on your team that means about once a minute you are at threat of being instakilled by someone with a fully charged powerup.    … Expand
  13. rednbluerising
    Sep 15, 2014
    2
    I really wanted to love this game. I pre-ordered it, picked it up first day, forgot to use DLC code, and sold it on Craigslist in less than a week.

    Pros: Graphics So graphics are amazing. Everything is pretty. Co-op intensive It's hard to find story games that are co op intensive and fun to play. Different Finally an actually new IP that isn't the same crap repeated    I really wanted to love this game. I pre-ordered it, picked it up first day, forgot to use DLC code, and sold it on Craigslist in less than a week.

    Pros:
    Graphics

    So graphics are amazing. Everything is pretty.

    Co-op intensive

    It's hard to find story games that are co op intensive and fun to play.

    Different

    Finally an actually new IP that isn't the same crap repeated before.

    Cons:

    Gameplay

    Omg this was bad. Missions are the same. Every single dam time. Protect ghost here, fetch this, kill a bunch of these. Out of the 25ish missions there's only 4 real variations. The bosses are boring as hell. For some reason they have a god amount of HP and you stand there shooting them for 20 to 30 minutes. That's not fun gameplay for bosses. Each time I was crouched between objects so they couldn't hit me and I just shot them.

    Co-op intensive

    So you can't solo this game and win. And if you don't have a set group of three friends your likely to find yourself finding random strangers and adding them to your fireteam. And I did this....until the third time I got matched with a teen that would go die in front of bosses and think its awesome...and a redneck that liked to be racist. Wasting 3 hours of my time trying to beat a boss they were underlevel for. So it's a crapshoot finding good people to play with, having them be on when your on, and them being actually skilled.

    Aspects of different games rolled into one

    They tried to steal from borderlands...but with no humor and no fun killing enemies so it just goes wrong. They tried to steal from MMOs...but with anti social measures in place. (PSA on reddit on making your fireteam public) They tried to steal this story from somewhere...but its just so bad there isn't one. We will tell you everything you want to know...but then we won't and call it childs fairy tale. But DLC will come and explain it all.

    So is it bad game....YES. You can't just throw a bunch of money at this game, steal from every other good game out there, and expect to make a good product. There's more I want to rant about. (Maps are a joke, competitive play is kinda fun, THE LOADING TIMES...what the actual F***. This is a next gen game and you have to wait incredibly long to start a mission. And god forbid you misclick and go somewhere you didn't want to....

    Why are some people finding this good? Certain MMO aspects are fun...grinding for loot, getting currency, getting the best weapons. But what most console players will not have experienced is the reality of the end game. As in the reason they put caps on currency is so you have to keep playing. Or all your gear will go to crap once the new DLC comes out. And that currency will be useless.

    I really wanted to fall in love with this game. But unless you have 3 friends to always play when your on, don't mind the reality of end game, and don't care about gameplay...you should be fine? I sold my copy for 50 bucks to some Mom on CL.    … Expand
  14. Pyrefyre
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    This game does not have the story that MMORPGs have, but it has very little RPG elements. However this game has something that WoW and other MMOs don't have, it is fun to play whether you are in a guild or not. You can play this game buy yourself and still have fun, then you could jump into a party and have a blast.

    Reviews of "this is the most repetitive game I have ever played" must    This game does not have the story that MMORPGs have, but it has very little RPG elements. However this game has something that WoW and other MMOs don't have, it is fun to play whether you are in a guild or not. You can play this game buy yourself and still have fun, then you could jump into a party and have a blast.

    Reviews of "this is the most repetitive game I have ever played" must be from people that don't play games, because all games are repetitive. Football - score goals, CoD - kill other players, any racing game ever - overtake and don't wreck.    … Expand
  15. SciFiBen
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    I've been having so much fun with my friends in Destiny that I haven't checked the score until now, and I just cannot believe the criticism this game is receiving.

    If you love FPS you will undoubtedly enjoy yourself in this fantastic game. The shooting mechanics are perfect, weapons handle really well, and there are so many skills and abilities that it will take months to really    I've been having so much fun with my friends in Destiny that I haven't checked the score until now, and I just cannot believe the criticism this game is receiving.

    If you love FPS you will undoubtedly enjoy yourself in this fantastic game.
    The shooting mechanics are perfect, weapons handle really well, and there are so many skills and abilities that it will take months to really understand each classes full potential.

    The story is purposefully vague, you are piecing together what happened to mankind, and although some cut scenes can feel cliché, I wouldn't have it any other way. I am a huge science fiction fan, and I think the trickle of information you receive is perfect to have you pondering what is really going on behind everything. I do admit I was expecting more character development of some key roles, but I accept this story as a sort of introduction to the world that is Destiny.

    If you ever played through an FPS such as Halo a second time, just for the joy of shooting things, this is the game for you. Once you finish the 20-ish story missions, you can play any of them again (set to your level or higher to make it actually challenging) and continue earning loot/xp etc to strengthen your character. Patrol lets you loose in the semi-open maps of each planet, and while this is where you will notice the limitations of the games 'encouragement' to explore, I cant really see "I want more areas to explore" as a negative point. Strikes are a bit more challenging, but have matchmaking so you never face them alone.

    Not being alone is a gigantic advantage in Destiny, not only to help out during a mission/strike/PvP match, but also just to have a great time with friends, showing off the new piece of loot you just received, or ability unlocked. There is something magical about joining a friend to find that they are pinned down, and you can make the difference between they're life and death by charging in and destroying the enemies.

    At any time you can head to the Crucible for PvP Competitive game mode, and take all the abilities you have learned, along with the perks you have unlocked on your hard earned guns/armor, and face off against other guardians in typical FPS PvP game modes. Level advantages don't apply in the Crucible (except in separate special events) so everyone has a fair chance, your level 8 weapons will hit as hard as the same weapons from level 20, but if you have spent the time levelling your gun to get the fast reload perk, that will be available in PvP.

    The thing that makes this game so special is that everything you do, from levelling up in PvP, Patrolling Mars to get that Relic Iron you need to level your armor, or completing the Daily Heroic Story Mission for some extra vanguard reputation, it is all beneficial to your hero, and your friends can join you anytime to help out.

    This game is not perfect, but no game is, and every game I have loved in the past has had features that I feel could of made it better. I even have some ideas for Destiny, I would of loved friendly aliens, multi-form bosses, or just more content, but they are just dreams, and I can't justify criticising a game for not meeting my ridiculous expectations. Destiny is already blending together everything I love about fiction fantasy and video games; and all I really want is more of it.

    Destiny is the closest thing to the perfect game that I have ever played. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys video games.

    And for the 0 score reviews I say - if you can't find some happiness in this game, than maybe gaming is not for you.    … Expand
  16. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 15, 2014
    4
    this is my THIRD review of the game, i had given it a 8 but now im dropping that to a 5/10. here is why

    i have this very minute finished the game and i can assure you its a huge let down, i had to actually YouTube the ending to make sure it was the same thing as i just witnessed, its the same concept as every other. You get on your sparrow ride through, get to a gate deploy ghost, he    this is my THIRD review of the game, i had given it a 8 but now im dropping that to a 5/10. here is why

    i have this very minute finished the game and i can assure you its a huge let down, i had to actually YouTube the ending to make sure it was the same thing as i just witnessed, its the same concept as every other. You get on your sparrow ride through, get to a gate deploy ghost, he does his business, fight some enemies, go through a gate, kill some more goblin robots, then you are presented with fighting 3 of the boss's (all seperately) with the yellow writing (you will know what i mean if youve played it) and they are the EXACT same as the boss's from the previous level and i think they are also EASIER to kill, once youve done that the mission ending timer counts down, you go back to the tower and speak to the speaker, he does a little speech , THATS IT, not even any end credits!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is the EXACT same as every other boring level.

    the only thing i like about the game is the visuals and the levelling up but thats all pointless now, unless you fancy doing the same boring stuff in crucible over and over again.

    You might see a trend here with the game - "repetitive" - awful!! - oh and certainly no replay value!

    the second worst ending ive ever seen in a video game behind sniperghost warrior on 360. 4/10    … Expand
  17. chadrl
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Great game so far! Fun if you like shooters and fun if you like RPG's. Diablo III comes to mind as far as gear, but Destiny has a much better character development system. I would have given it a 10 but the non-story missions are pretty boring. The story is fun, left a lot for the expansions coming. Stikes and cooperative play are great.

    This is a cooperative game. if you are looking to    Great game so far! Fun if you like shooters and fun if you like RPG's. Diablo III comes to mind as far as gear, but Destiny has a much better character development system. I would have given it a 10 but the non-story missions are pretty boring. The story is fun, left a lot for the expansions coming. Stikes and cooperative play are great.

    This is a cooperative game. if you are looking to be a lone wolf, this might not be the game for you.    … Expand
  18. Anderman
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    It is a fun game, This is a MMO..Most mmo's you grind..I think the call of duty lovers are looking for that type of game...This is a fun Sci Fi MMO..Get mission, Kill Bad Guy, Get XP and Gear...Get Mission ECT. I am only level 10 but am having fun..Do I play 12 hours a day..NO.. But if you are looking for a FPS MMO this is a good choice.
  19. letterse7en
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    As a coop game this gets a 9 for me. To play alone without friends or PVP, I'd rank it a 7, but overall, this game is a lot of fun. This is just my opinion. I'm an older experienced gamer (37) with a wife and kids. I can honestly say I've been a gamer for 30+ years. At this stage in my life, I don't have the time for (or I choose to prioritize other things over) full blown MMO games.As a coop game this gets a 9 for me. To play alone without friends or PVP, I'd rank it a 7, but overall, this game is a lot of fun. This is just my opinion. I'm an older experienced gamer (37) with a wife and kids. I can honestly say I've been a gamer for 30+ years. At this stage in my life, I don't have the time for (or I choose to prioritize other things over) full blown MMO games. I'm also playing competitive shooters less and less (COD/BF, etc.) as the skill level of the players now days makes it a frustrating experience for me.. With my limited game time, I feel Destiny strikes a perfect balance between a fun coop shooter and an MMO RPG. High level concepts from both genres, but not exceedingly deep in either.

    The competitive mode is just okay. Playing the game solo, or should I say, antisocially...is just okay. Co-op, however, has been a fun and rewarding experience that will keep me playing for a while. I have 5 buddies all around my age who also purchased the game. We've been tackling missions on the hardest settings and building our characters to compliment each other's strengths & weaknesses. When I do have time to play, I have had a blast with this game and all of my friends feel the same way. There's just enough of an RPG element to keep me wanting to play more, upgrade and make my character as bada** as I can. As a shooter it satisfies my desire to shoot things and embark on these strange lands with friends and kick a** together. This game is made to be played socially in order to really get the full experience. However, I think those wanting a hardcore competitive shooter, or a deep MMO experience will find themselves lacking. This likes somewhere casually between the two. The best experience in my own opinion has been playing co-op. Setting the difficulty high and having to really watch each other's backs, save up your special attacks for the perfect moment, etc. All of these things keep things intense and very enjoyable. I love this game but if you don't have friends who will play with you, it might not be as fun for you.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. RoboSpartan
    Sep 15, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a very ambitious game by all means. It's great to see a new spin on the first person shooter with the developer, Bungie, presenting the idea of the game being a shared world shooter that would engross you into a world ever presently filled with other players progressing through the game just as you are as well. As a shooter, the game is very tight and is what you would expectDestiny is a very ambitious game by all means. It's great to see a new spin on the first person shooter with the developer, Bungie, presenting the idea of the game being a shared world shooter that would engross you into a world ever presently filled with other players progressing through the game just as you are as well. As a shooter, the game is very tight and is what you would expect from the studio that created Halo. Additionally, the diversity of weapons and loot is vast and should keep any fan of RPG's pacified.

    Now I would like to talk about the negatives. The story of Destiny is simply nonexistent and its gameplay is repetitive at times. As someone who has followed its development since its initial announcement, I feel like I knew just as much about the game and its setting than when I finished the campaign. The game sets up a few characters that never really get expanded upon at all. Additionally, Bungie has put a huge emphasis on fireteams in the game. Fireteams are a group of three people that join into a party and jointly complete objectives. However, the game lacks any social options to talk with other players unless they are already in your fireteam. The only time the game will actually assign you a fireteam is when you participate in a Strike mission, which usually contains a main boss, a mini boss right before the main boss and at some point you have to hold an objective while your electronic companion, Ghost, fiddles with something. Additionally, for a game that puts such an emphasis on teamwork, it never shows your team in any sort of cutscenes nor does it reward you for being in a team in any way that you couldn't have also been rewarded as a solo player. Additionally, for all the work you do to drive back "The Darkness", you never see a result of your actions appear in game, especially at the end game. I won't even get started on the voice acting because I'm sure that's been driven into the ground on the internet anyways.

    As far as multiplayer goes, there are a few playlists and cumulatively it is decent. The concept that everything your character has in his inventory in the single player can be used in the multiplayer is a neat idea for a seamless transition between the two but it is also the biggest drawback. Because of this, everyone can bring a rocket launcher, everyone can bring a light machine gun, everyone can bring a sniper rifle and so on. Everyone's weapons are scaled back to an equal level in order to keep lower and higher level players on equal terms, so the defining difference is who has what perk enabled for their weapon. One such perk is homing rockets or exploding sniper bullets. Certainly you could see how having that in a multiplayer match could be a problem.

    Overall, I feel like I paid 60 dollars to simply shoot things to level up to shoot bigger things and collect money so my character looks pretty. It seems somewhere along the developmental line of the game that the developer dropped off the story and focused simply on making a shooter. The result is a well polished shooter that is lacking in all aspects beyond that. I hope to see problems such as the story remedied in the two upcoming expansions currently planned for the game. Additionally, I expect more multiplayer updates will come in time that will balance it out.

    As someone who has been a longtime fan of Bungie, followed the game for years and played it for 30+ hours now with a level 24 character, I can not say this is bad game. I like it but there are certainly strong and prevalent problems that I would love to see remedied in the future.    … Expand
  22. rmklingler
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    So let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thingSo let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thing happened: I missed playing Destiny. Mostly because of one thing. It is fun. Really fun. The gun play is spot on. The loot is varied enough that finding it is exciting. The plot (while not up to the standards of "Star Wars" is pretty good for a shooter. I couldn't recite the plots to any FPS at this point. They're all pretty standard. Can anyone remember Halo's plot, other than Master Chief is on a Halo and shoots a bunch of aliens and eventually blows up the Halo? It looks to me that Destiny's plot is pretty on point with Halo's. It seems really re-playable too. That might be the most important aspect to a game for me. The plot could be the video game equivalent of "Citizen Kane" but it won't matter if I don't want to fully invest my time to play it. In the end, this is just my opinion. I think Destiny is really fun and worth the investment in time and money.… Expand
  23. qtaz101
    Sep 15, 2014
    4
    Quick version: Basically if you haven't purchased this game, don't worry about it. Play Halo and you'd have played the Destiny multiplayer. Looking for a sci-fi universe filled with great detail and characters you can relate to and grow to love, play a game like Mass Effect. Want to gain crazy loot, play Borderlands. Want to play an MMO, play WoW. Otherwise, if you're looking for theseQuick version: Basically if you haven't purchased this game, don't worry about it. Play Halo and you'd have played the Destiny multiplayer. Looking for a sci-fi universe filled with great detail and characters you can relate to and grow to love, play a game like Mass Effect. Want to gain crazy loot, play Borderlands. Want to play an MMO, play WoW. Otherwise, if you're looking for these elements in Destiny, you WILL BE LET DOWN

    Long version: Destiny definitely did not live up to the hype. For starters, I don't think there is anyone who truly knows what is going on in the game, unless they have gone and researched it- which should not be the case. I learned nothing more about the Destiny universe than I already knew going into the game. The story mode was (to me) worse than Titanfall which some would say didnt have one at all. The whole "Go here and do this and return" aspect of missions grew old and after a while my sole reason of playing was to level up and find rare armor and play in the Crucible (pvp matches). I was let down into thinking I would relive the glory of a sci-fi game like Mass Effect which entrenched you in a universe where you grew to love characters and could lose yourself in its story... Destiny failed miserably to do that.
    When it comes to multiplayer it shines, because Destiny is meant to be played with friends. The hordes of enemies need to be precisely chopped down and the best way is with friends whom you can communicate with. PVP matches however get repetitive, mostly because everyone is balanced. If I knew I could be killed by a level 5 when I am a 24, I wouldnt have made the effort to improve. Sure abilities can be improved but your armor and weapons dont have the same effect as they do in the story mode, which is a real let down.

    I'll end it here. Basically if you haven't purchased this game, don't worry about it. Play Halo and you'd have played the Destiny multiplayer. Looking for a sci-fi universe filled with great detail and characters you can relate to and grow to love, play a game like Mass Effect. Want to gain crazy loot, play Borderlands. Want to play an MMO, play WoW. Otherwise, if you're looking for these elements in Destiny, you WILL BE LET DOWN    … Expand
  24. treyfox33
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    After about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and everyAfter about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and every element. While some have criticized a perceived lack of compelling story, I disagree here. True, Destiny is light on exposition, it's also very minimal on menu interface, and transitions through games modes, seamless. This spoke to me as an Bungie's intention to create a world that is instantly available, rich but unimposing, allowing those who crave the lore of something like Halo to explore more through collectible 'Grimoire' entries and the supplementary companion app. I'm nearly level 20(the soft cap) and feel like there's so much more to see and do in this joy of a genre-bending title.… Expand
  25. Enigmaminded
    Sep 15, 2014
    5
    The Gameplay is amazing and easy to pick up and get into and graphics and music score are always amazing. But the AI really leaves a lot to be desired they will respawn before you even leave the area which sometimes can lead for some annoying situations. The story is redundant and really doesn't even help me understand what is going on Peter Dinklage doesn't seem like he cares and isThe Gameplay is amazing and easy to pick up and get into and graphics and music score are always amazing. But the AI really leaves a lot to be desired they will respawn before you even leave the area which sometimes can lead for some annoying situations. The story is redundant and really doesn't even help me understand what is going on Peter Dinklage doesn't seem like he cares and is bored which really is effective in boring the user. PvP and PvE isn't really as effective as could be and the whole been done better.… Expand
  26. DocGonzo74
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game that will grow and change over time. The most MMO-like experience I've had on a console, though the social features of the MMO are going to evolve, I hope. Challenging game at times that I hope will change and grow over the next few years.
  27. novatribe
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Let me put this in the simplest of terms: IN ABSOLUTELY NO GALAXY should "Wolfenstein: The New Order" have a higher score than Destiny. Let's just start there.

    From the extremely tight and responsive controls, to the vast, wonderful and gorgeous environments, to the crisp graphics, the intriguing storyline, the excellent art direction, the seamless multiplayer, the bungie-mastered    Let me put this in the simplest of terms: IN ABSOLUTELY NO GALAXY should "Wolfenstein: The New Order" have a higher score than Destiny. Let's just start there.

    From the extremely tight and responsive controls, to the vast, wonderful and gorgeous environments, to the crisp graphics, the intriguing storyline, the excellent art direction, the seamless multiplayer, the bungie-mastered competitive multiplayer, the expansive single player, the CONSTANTLY rewarding leveling system.....I could go on and on here.

    Spending time in Destiny's world and in it's game experience is a treat. I cannot remember the last time I played a game that felt so good, that I genuinely didn't even care if another cutscene came on or not. While other games (such as the Metal Gear Series) still think its 1996 and cutscenes are impressive enough to wow the gamer, Destiny prides itself on its gameplay being more enthralling than watching a story. Which makes sense, because the medium is VIDEO GAMES....not movies. Playing the game feels unlike any shooter, but also like every shooter(?). Its a weird mashup that feels incredibly tight and enjoyable throughout your entire experience. This game will EASILY eat up 20+ hours and more if you want to get into the hidden co-op exclusive missions that ONLY UNLOCK when you reach level 20.

    I LITERALLY have no clue as to WHY the hate for this game exists vs. any of the 8 million other shooters where your their TRUE only objective is....go here...shoot things. I think expectations were unrealistic for this game CLEARLY. It's a PHENOMENAL experience one that belongs on a next generation console and is worth every penny of $60 dollars. Nuff said.

    THERE IS NO WAY I would not recommend this game if you are at all interested in a refreshing shooter that feels and looks like it belongs on your brand new $400 and up video game box. There is just too much here, too well done, to ignore and give a mediocre ranking to. Do NOT let these reviewers confuse you.............this is a MASTERFUL game that shows what a talented team can do when they work on a passion project.    … Expand
  28. Purgop
    Sep 15, 2014
    3
    Just. So. Terribly. Disappointing!
    Bungie has stolen the best ideas and mechanics from some amazing games; Halo, Borderlands, WOW, Guild Wars 2, Mass Effect etc etc. The problem is they've "borrowed" these ideas, mashed them together and completely failed at all of them. The loot system sucks which makes the grinding totally unrewarding. Diablo 3 nailed the grind for loot mechanic as did    Just. So. Terribly. Disappointing!
    Bungie has stolen the best ideas and mechanics from some amazing games; Halo, Borderlands, WOW, Guild Wars 2, Mass Effect etc etc. The problem is they've "borrowed" these ideas, mashed them together and completely failed at all of them. The loot system sucks which makes the grinding totally unrewarding. Diablo 3 nailed the grind for loot mechanic as did Borderlands but this is just dull loot that ads a point or two more armour and maybe a small perk like more ammo capacity.... Yawn!
    The shooting mechanic is good, feels smooth and precise so that's a plus. However, all you're shooting at is the same dudes with ever increasing hit points. Wait around for more bad guys to spawn and shoot them, rinse and repeat.
    This game was advertised as an MMO and on back do the box it says 1-12 players. Imagine then my disappointment when me and three mates booted up the game for the first time, played the tutorial level, met up in the Tower, had a dance, got bored and thought lets do a mission. Proceeded to mission screen only to discover you can only play with a team of three! Seriously... W.T.F??? This is Bungie's idea of an MMO? So the MMO aspect is that you can stand in a bland boring town and point at each other or sit on the ground. Oh also you can dance you say? Wow, just wow...
    To clarify my progress in the game so far; I'm Level 8, put maybe 10 hours into it, done all the Earth missions and some Crucible multiplayer (will stick to Titanfall). After all this I've come to the conclusion that Bungie has created the most expensive polished turd in the history of video games.
    3/10 for nice graphics and smooth game engine. Pity about everything else the game has to offer...    … Expand
  29. coes
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Despite the slim narrative this is a wonderful game, with some of the best fps mechanics u will ever play,the game despite its repetitiveness never fails to thrill and entertain, given the weapon and power upgrades that u receive as u progress in the game, the plot despite slim is really interesting , and the scenery and atmosphere is superb, u always have stuff to distract you fromDespite the slim narrative this is a wonderful game, with some of the best fps mechanics u will ever play,the game despite its repetitiveness never fails to thrill and entertain, given the weapon and power upgrades that u receive as u progress in the game, the plot despite slim is really interesting , and the scenery and atmosphere is superb, u always have stuff to distract you from missions, and its easy to tell this game is gonna get better with time as more expansions arrive. People should stop giving it 10 and 0, the game is definetly better than titanfall and other games which released this year… Expand
  30. Madtv43
    Sep 15, 2014
    4
    This game is incredibly average. The story is basically Halo 1, but less fun because what little voice acting there is feels wooden and you never do anything that makes you feel remotely cool like escaping an exploding space ship in a car (admit it, when you were young and did that the first time you felt like a bad ass).
    Every mission is literally exactly the same, land on a planet,    This game is incredibly average. The story is basically Halo 1, but less fun because what little voice acting there is feels wooden and you never do anything that makes you feel remotely cool like escaping an exploding space ship in a car (admit it, when you were young and did that the first time you felt like a bad ass).
    Every mission is literally exactly the same, land on a planet, fight to a secluded area, have your Ghost activate something then fight off waves of enemies, then after the waves a boss either spawns, or you head a little further in and fight a boss. That is it... every single mission in the storyline is exactly that, and the boss fights aren't even fun because there are no mechanics to it, you essentially hide behind something when they attack and then step out to fire.
    Then you have the side mission of which there are only 4 variations, you either have to kill a bunch of enemies, kill a specific enemy, go somewhere and scan something, or kill a bunch of enemies and gather a certain item which is essentially the same as just killing a bunch of enemies.
    The weapon and loot system is basically the same as borderlands except with at best a 10th of the variety. There are 9 weapon types, many of which are very similar, and within those types there is absolutely no variation.
    Now you would think the online play would be redeeming, after all a game is much more fun with more people. Except the people you see playing have virtually no way to contact you or speak to you. There is no point in teaming up to do a mission since they are so incredibly easy, even "hard" mode isn't that much of a challenge.
    The only online feature I enjoyed was the "strike" or dungeon system which was kind of fun because some bosses were vaguely difficult, but they did follow the same lack of mechanics as other bosses.

    Pvp is not half as enjoyable as the mega-fans would have you believe. I think it would be better if there were more of it in the open world, but instead you get put into a limited arena. Once there you will notice how horribly unbalanced combat is. Since a titan has more survivability and there is virtually no difference in damage between the classes since everyone uses the same pool of weapons you either play as titan or die. Hunters can occasionally do well, but thats mostly because of the grenade that homes in when enemies get close and the ridiculously overpowered throwing knife which no other class has anything remotely comparable. Also forget about getting any kills without a sniper rifle, but thats pretty similar to many online shooters.
    The world looks kind of pretty, but the graphics look more like mid last gen than early current gen. So the area you actually play in can look pretty dull, but the backdrop is beautiful.
    The vehicle system is weak at its best moments, and I feel pretty ripped off with that crappy sparrow from pre-ordering.
    Honestly it isn't too awful, the gameplay is moderately fun, but it is nothing new and personally i believe Halo did it better. It helps that I have a couple friends with the game and we play online on occasion.

    I promise I am not just someone who is pissed that the game did not live up to the hype, but they definitely made some big promises on the originality and vast content and we have seen none of that. It isn't even like I haven't given the game a decent try, believe me when I say that I really, reeeeaaallllyyy, wanted to love this game. I played a Warlock all the way to 20 and have about 5 levels into a titan, I might work on a hunter to see if it is any better, but I wouldn't bet on it.

    As for my particular score, I personally believe it should have a 6 or 7, but somebody has to counter the massive influx of undeserved perfect scores when at the very best this game might get an 8, and only if you had incredibly low expectations and very little experience with shooters.

    Update: In a continued attempt to enjoy this game I played more. I had previously hit level 20, but other than a Mars Strike I didn't do much playing after level 20, so I decided to try some vanguard strikes and some other stuff. That is why I lowered the score which was previously a 5/10. All the people saying the game really opens up after level 20 either haven't hit level 20 or are total idiots. What happens is you get access to vanguard strikes which are essentially the same strikes you have been doing but with higher level enemies... that is it, no new content, the loot is awful (I did the level 20 strike and got a level 16 piece of gear), and in general the game actually got worse.

    Now many people are saying that the game is going to get so much better with dlc and all of this other junk. I for one did not pay full price for less than half of a game, and I resent being required to pay $35 for what is bound to be another small portion of said game.

    If it were possible to get my money back from Bungie I would.    … Expand
  31. Slainte
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    Destiny is Halo meets Call of Duty meets Gears of War. Somewhere in there it took the negatives and left out the positives. The multiplayer matchmaking isn't balanced and is terrible for beginners. But that's not why I bought the game. I bought the game for a massive Co-Op campaign. Destiny fails because there is no way to communicate with others. So I run around and see people killingDestiny is Halo meets Call of Duty meets Gears of War. Somewhere in there it took the negatives and left out the positives. The multiplayer matchmaking isn't balanced and is terrible for beginners. But that's not why I bought the game. I bought the game for a massive Co-Op campaign. Destiny fails because there is no way to communicate with others. So I run around and see people killing things in front of me. Should I join them? Should I awkwardly wait until they're done and the enemy has respawned so I can play too?

    Also, story. Where is it? I don't even know what orders to play the story in.

    Destiny has SO much potential, if I could just talk to people and make fireteams easier I'd give it an 8. If there was any kind of story.... it would be so good. I would be happy if they shut the server down for a couple months and fixed their game.    … Expand
  32. nehlcloete
    Sep 14, 2014
    0
    Destiny seems like a sequel to the 90's game Myst. Stale, sterile sets that you don't interact with. For some reason many battles happen in total darkness and you just kinda bump against the wall. Dull and repetetive. Server repeatedly crashes. Terrible game - but please check it out to understand how terrible it is!
  33. olibumman
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    good game has a fun gun mechanic great graphics and good gameplay, also you have vechicles like pikes sparrows and a good mix of guns and armour choices
  34. toasterofdoom
    Sep 14, 2014
    4
    The game in a nut shell is this:
    Wait for game to load.
    Select Destination Tower. Wait to load. Buy something or turn in quest. Return to orbit. Wait to load. Choose a destination. Wait to load. Land on planet. Travel through barren map to a cave or temple. Kill things, get to dead end. At dead end get ghost to go into a computer. While ghost does its thing, kill some waves of    The game in a nut shell is this:
    Wait for game to load.
    Select Destination Tower.
    Wait to load.
    Buy something or turn in quest. Return to orbit.
    Wait to load.
    Choose a destination.
    Wait to load.
    Land on planet. Travel through barren map to a cave or temple. Kill things, get to dead end. At dead end get ghost to go into a computer. While ghost does its thing, kill some waves of minions. Guess what, each wave is a little tougher. Beat super minion at end.
    Wait 25 seconds for mission end. Go to orbit. Wait to Load.
    REPEAT.

    The multiplayer is nothing special. Titanfall does it the same with a little more flavour and intensity, and I was no fan of titanfall either. There is no communication. I feel ripped off, all the hype for what amounts to a game that you waste time on with no purpose. The plot is essentially non existent. Just frustrating. Save your money - this is not the next-gen experience you have been waiting for    … Expand
  35. Khyron320
    Sep 14, 2014
    1
    These type of games belong on PC, if you don't understand why go buy a gaming PC. When they do come out with a PC version ill give it another try. Until then Goodluck
  36. TheCrungeII
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    This title is so much fun, if you were a fan of Halo, you will quickly fall in love with Destiny! Bungie's done it again with an amazing online matchmaking experience.
  37. jdizzy
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    No Wii U or Vita support, I'm ultimately disappointed. Exclusivity is a **** and needs to die. Stop saying this is better than Halo or CoD because it was created as a partnership between the two respective companies that created those series. 343 and THQ would have done a better job.
  38. 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
  39. Exchange28
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Just felt I should speak up, and counter some of the negative reviews. I played the beta and I loved it, and now that I have the full game unsurprisingly I love it. It's a little weird to me that the beta was universally loved but when the full game comes and it's more of the same people don't like it?

    I have played it non-stop since I bought it on release day. I wasn't prepared for how    Just felt I should speak up, and counter some of the negative reviews. I played the beta and I loved it, and now that I have the full game unsurprisingly I love it. It's a little weird to me that the beta was universally loved but when the full game comes and it's more of the same people don't like it?

    I have played it non-stop since I bought it on release day. I wasn't prepared for how hooked I would become on the multiplayer. The balance and mechanics are amazing - if this game only had the loot and multiplayer aspects it would still be a hit IMO. I'm so hooked on the multiplayer and dropping in to the odd strike that I'd say I'm less than halfway through the story, and I'm level 26.Having said that, I haven't it a 10 because what I have played of the story didn't grab as much as I had hoped.

    I think the thing that really hurt this game is the feverish hype it generated. Bungie and Activision did what you'd expect any company to do. I think it came from media and fans who had played the beta. People had this ultimate gaming utopia in their mind and, not surprisingly, Destiny did not perfectly fill it for most people.    … Expand
  40. XxPostCarnagexX
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Destiny is something new, fresh, and very much welcomed in my games library. Through an eloquent balance of RPG elements mixed in with fast paced shooter gameplay - this game is a winner in my book. Player movement whether it is on the ground or in a vehicle moves you through the world in a fun and interesting way. With no shortage of bad guys in the campaign and there always being newDestiny is something new, fresh, and very much welcomed in my games library. Through an eloquent balance of RPG elements mixed in with fast paced shooter gameplay - this game is a winner in my book. Player movement whether it is on the ground or in a vehicle moves you through the world in a fun and interesting way. With no shortage of bad guys in the campaign and there always being new ways to challenge yourself with higher ranked enemies - it takes missions that were too easy in normal mode and painstakingly difficult on harder settings.

    Customization in Destiny is also a huge feature that makes me love it even more. I'm always searching for something better than what I have even when what I have is rockstar armor and surgical weaponry. The options for upgrading, increasing proficiency, and adding on with perks to the weapons keeps each new gun fresh and fun while I continue to search for something even better.

    Art wise, the game is beautiful! The worlds are beautifully filled with unique buildings, landscapes, and creatures. The animations are smooth, the lighting is gorgeous, and every pixel is like a painting of a masterpiece.

    Bungie has made another great game that I look forward to playing for years to come!    … Expand
  41. Hortiez
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, great gamemaking, great control, great graphics, great adventures. Wow people are just so whiney nowadays about any game. If its not perfect"in their mind" its a zero. Grow up, games easily a 8. Yes you go over the same levels, just like the halos, you always went back and forth in levels, in rpgs or mmos, you also back track often, its how most games are made. They willExcellent game, great gamemaking, great control, great graphics, great adventures. Wow people are just so whiney nowadays about any game. If its not perfect"in their mind" its a zero. Grow up, games easily a 8. Yes you go over the same levels, just like the halos, you always went back and forth in levels, in rpgs or mmos, you also back track often, its how most games are made. They will expand to other planets, it creates a longer game. I like the integration of one player into multiplayer, great new design, whether its just finishing main levels, public events, multiplayer death matches or strike playlist(an awesome version of firefight) the game mixes them all in fantastically. It really fees like a great first person shooter, then a little rpg, as well as a little mmo. Dont let haters fool you, this is a great game.… Expand
  42. wesker2012
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    I can't believe how repetitive, dull, and bland the gameplay in this game is. For a triple A title by Bungie, this is a huge disappointment. It feels like a lot of talent and money for the game was wasted. This could of been a great game. The controls are solid, atmosphere is awesome, music amazing, interesting setting. The story is nonsensical though and the missions are so boring.I can't believe how repetitive, dull, and bland the gameplay in this game is. For a triple A title by Bungie, this is a huge disappointment. It feels like a lot of talent and money for the game was wasted. This could of been a great game. The controls are solid, atmosphere is awesome, music amazing, interesting setting. The story is nonsensical though and the missions are so boring. The game has a weird overworld menu too. The game is just not very intuitive in the beginning and doesn't make you want to continue playing.… Expand
  43. GamersHub
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Not going to talk fancy, but I found the end campaign cut scene disappointing and also Mote of Light is hard to obtain, this game is getting rather boring and difficult for me and others in whom I have played with since its release. Strange coins should be more easy to obtain rather doing lame ass missions such as a repeat of a mission you have done before, repeating a mission over andNot going to talk fancy, but I found the end campaign cut scene disappointing and also Mote of Light is hard to obtain, this game is getting rather boring and difficult for me and others in whom I have played with since its release. Strange coins should be more easy to obtain rather doing lame ass missions such as a repeat of a mission you have done before, repeating a mission over and over is just plain boring...I know every opinion critique on here have their own image on this but mine is straight forward and I listen to people and express their problems before mine...so Bungie take action what you promised us and make this epic or this game will fall before it has ever been fully released.… Expand
  44. DanT
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Halo on Steroids

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

    Fun as heck. Simply Brilliant.
  45. Mr_Tans
    Sep 14, 2014
    4
    Why is it that next gen seemingly means less, not more? In Destiny we're given a paltry four locations to discover, with missions that consist of go to a location, have your 'ghost' friend fix something while you fight of hordes of enemies and then come up against a boss at the end of the level with absurd amounts of health.

    There are positives in the game - the shooting mechanics are    Why is it that next gen seemingly means less, not more? In Destiny we're given a paltry four locations to discover, with missions that consist of go to a location, have your 'ghost' friend fix something while you fight of hordes of enemies and then come up against a boss at the end of the level with absurd amounts of health.

    There are positives in the game - the shooting mechanics are solid, sometimes fun but mostly monotonous and of course the planets you discover look great. The AI are very good as well, using shields and cover intelligently enough to make the game a genuine challenge at higher levels.

    The best thing about the game, however is the music - it creates a superb atmosphere and builds tension nicely during boss fights.

    Unfortunately though, that's where the good ends. The repetition in this game is completely unacceptable - four decently sized areas is not enough to cover a game, and with the power developers now have at their disposal it's lazy and seems like there will be bucketloads of DLC for customers to spend their hard earned cash on.

    Once you've finished the game, the only realistic option to further your progress is to replay the boss fights, but considering there are only four of them you can imagine this gets boring quickly.

    The weapons all feel the same and armor barely even makes any sort of cosmetic change to one's character, even though there are three sub classes and hundreds of bits of armor in the game everyone looks the same (color excluded).

    I know the story is tacked on and not important, but they could have given it more thought and imagination. It has to be congratulated for taking one of the most talented and recognizable voice actors at present and making him sound like a generic, uninterested voice. I genuinely had no idea ghost was Peter Dinklage until I read it after completing the game.

    PvP is okay, but nothing special. Higher level players gain too much of an advantage and weapons do too much damage - you can't have epic firefights when guardians are dead within a couple of shots. Map design is again just okay, and I can't say I like knowing exactly where enemies are all the time from the radar - if they're not firing they should not appear on there.

    Overall, Destiny is a massive disappointment - it will almost certainly improve with added DLC but I won't be around to purchase it. It seems to be a common trend for games these days to provide a bare bones games and then add to it with DLC and/or microtransactions (yes I'm looking at you EA). I hope Destiny fails, as it represents a lot of what's wrong with gaming at the moment, I don't like being part of this next generation.    … Expand
  46. Tyralun
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    Gunplay is great. Everything else is just not. The story is skeletal at best, so much just not explained at all. Nothing original, Mass Effect 3 was a way better game that cost less than 10% of this beast to make. Very small game, everyone gets the same gear for the first 25% of leveling, the classes are indistinguishable really... Basically everything else about the game is aGunplay is great. Everything else is just not. The story is skeletal at best, so much just not explained at all. Nothing original, Mass Effect 3 was a way better game that cost less than 10% of this beast to make. Very small game, everyone gets the same gear for the first 25% of leveling, the classes are indistinguishable really... Basically everything else about the game is a disappointment. Glad I got it for $35. No way I'd ever pay another $35 for two expansions that add only several missions. It's like Bungie really had their head in the and about this one.… Expand
  47. SWERY_51
    Sep 14, 2014
    4
    Biggest disappointement ever. It was supposed to be a great game, with a lot of content, lot of things to do, lots of planets to explore... It just look like a f**king demo! Do NOT put 50$ in that, it is not worth it at all. There are only 3 goods points, the gameplay is fine, the graphics are nice and the musics pretty good. That's it, it is not a MMO, main quest can only be done with 2Biggest disappointement ever. It was supposed to be a great game, with a lot of content, lot of things to do, lots of planets to explore... It just look like a f**king demo! Do NOT put 50$ in that, it is not worth it at all. There are only 3 goods points, the gameplay is fine, the graphics are nice and the musics pretty good. That's it, it is not a MMO, main quest can only be done with 2 other players and the socail aspect sucks, it is not an adventure game either (forget everything you heard about Mass Effect, because it's not), it is just a boring FPS, far from Halo or Borderlands. What a waste.… Expand
  48. busbfran
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However itDestiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However it provided enough to keep me moving forward. The range of enemies variety can somewhat be overshadowed by repetitive missions, but injuring this game with a friend, will make it much, much more enjoyable. Character upgrading is a massive area to explore that will take time to select your best equipment and abilities. Talking a bout massive the planet maps are amazingly good, along with level design. Destiny is a MUST! and a FPS heaven.… Expand
  49. AriesRevolver
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to theThis game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to the mix. As you can see, all of the compared games are high quality games, and Destiny should be reviewed as one. You give in and play it as it is and not have you think it should be and you're gonna have a good time. I can honestly say this game is better than any Halo game, and this is coming from a man that has a special place for Halo in his heart.… Expand
  50. ahrmann
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Like Borderlands, if you took all the things out that made Borderlands fun. Pretty but hollow, with a TERRIBLE endgame. I guess half a billion dollars doesn't buy much these days.
  51. French_Antoine
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Rating this game is hard... Does it deserve a 7 because it has ideas, a somewhat deep universe, it's my lucky number (as well as Bungie's). But no, I'm giving it a 6, and that's why...

    Graphically, it's OK. It's not astounding, it's correct. Neat Textures, not saturated in blur effects, and good general design. But why 30fps ? Seriously... It just ruins it. Enemies keep dodging every    Rating this game is hard... Does it deserve a 7 because it has ideas, a somewhat deep universe, it's my lucky number (as well as Bungie's). But no, I'm giving it a 6, and that's why...

    Graphically, it's OK. It's not astounding, it's correct. Neat Textures, not saturated in blur effects, and good general design. But why 30fps ? Seriously... It just ruins it. Enemies keep dodging every time you shoot them, and you just have not this fluid impression allowing you to follow them correctly.

    Sounds are good, pretty convincing. And musics are... Well, it's Martin O'Donnell, its really classy, but they are too discreet, sadly you won't really pay attention to them.

    And now we hit the very hard point, gameplay. If you played Halo Reach, you'll feel like it you're playing it all over again. There is the possibility to aim down the sights, but you'll only use it on a sniper. It's like they couldn't at all cut their links to Master Chief's universe. It's aliens (they hide as soon as they take damage, and have three fingers at each hand, all just like the Elites, seriously...), with player attracted bullets. But instead of fighting the Covenant, in models and design, you'll feel like you're facing enemies from an older Bungie game: Marathon. And leveling is a pure joke. A higher level enemy means it will absorb more total damage, but you'll deal the same amount of HP with each hit (I destroyed a lot of lvl 9 squads while being lvl 5 without it really being harder), and randomly, you'll find a level ?? enemy, where instead of making an epic fight with him, where insistence will eventually make you win, he'll just take no damage (with a somewhat insulting 'immune' word popping out). Evolving weapon levels is a good idea on paper, but Borderlands/Mass Effect (and more...) just do it better, since whatever level your weapon is, it'll handle just the same, with no advantages what so ever, and even only one design per weapon category is here (one DMR, one AR, one sniper, etc...). Missions are just killing squads after squads after squads of enemies, and bosses are just bullet-sponges, just empty your magazine, hide behind a wall, reload, repeat. Multiplayer can't be enjoyed unless you reach a 'respectable' level. And come on... This can easily be a single player game, why can't we play alone... Come across a higher level player, he'll just annihilate your own enemies (at least you'll still win EXP if you're in his surroundings).

    I won't talk about story-telling, since it is purely trivial. You have the setting, and that's it. Bungie wanted the players to tell their own stories, but at this level, just make a fan fiction contest and put the winner in the game. There is no character nor event to remember.

    So... To sum all that up... It could have been way better. $500 millions in development? I doubt it, include advertising cost which must be impressive (Activision got us accustomed to that), and maybe we'll reach that. Good graphics quality, nice soundtrack, not original enough gameplay, laughable story-telling. Wait for its price to drop (I bought it 110€ and I regret it). This game can be qualified a disappointment, but I won't say that, it's more of a missed opportunity.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. Solid2312
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Best game I've ever played till now. If you like Diablo and Borderlands, this game is made for you. With a big open world, great graphics, amazing soundtrack and a nice history, Destiny is everything I expected.
  55. 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
  56. DarrkHawk
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a prime example of an over hyped game. Ever since Bungie announced their collaboration with Activision on a new "secret" project, I can safely say that all gamers were eagerly antipcating this game. What we got is a miserable attempt of a gun based RPG (even MMO) style game that appears to be a very watered down cross between Borderlands and Mass Effect. The game is good don'tDestiny is a prime example of an over hyped game. Ever since Bungie announced their collaboration with Activision on a new "secret" project, I can safely say that all gamers were eagerly antipcating this game. What we got is a miserable attempt of a gun based RPG (even MMO) style game that appears to be a very watered down cross between Borderlands and Mass Effect. The game is good don't get me wrong but the extremely short main story, repetitive nature and all too familiar style that is now nothing special puts the game way out of the boundaries that we were expecting. The online versus doesn't do the game much justice either. With no private modes, poorly designed maps that Halo 1 would be ashamed to have and seemingly terrible server control, It's not really an eye catcher.… Expand
  57. Tjackson31692
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

    Anyways, the more I played, the more bored I got. The missions are nothing but kill X amount of enemies. The enemy spawns are horrendous as they keep respawning so it feels like what you kill doesn't matter. I was    I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

    Anyways, the more I played, the more bored I got. The missions are nothing but kill X amount of enemies. The enemy spawns are horrendous as they keep respawning so it feels like what you kill doesn't matter. I was literally spawn camping enemies at one point. The classes aren't anything special. I looked over the skill tree and there's not much to even look forward to like you later can triple jump instead of double jump. You can't even sprint while reloading, I figured that would be some lame skill you get later on, but I didn't even see that anywhere. The game has aim-assist, which is totally unneeded and there's no way to turn it off. The sensitivity of the camera is too freaking slow, I maxed it out at 10 and I still wanted it like twice as sensitive. The only plus the game has is that you can slide, which is really only good in competitive MP, not so much vs AI.

    It seems like Bungie is trying to make Destiny be everything for everyone while being nothing for no one. They got the MMO and co-op aspect. It seems like they are trying to be a bit like Borderlands with classes and powers. The classes aren't different enough and the powers are very underwhelming. The only place I think the game may actually shine is in competitive because it's a decent-to-good shooter and building up your "power" would be fun in competitive. Even upgrading your skills should work in competitive because none of them will make you overpowered really.

    I kinda knew this game would be very underwhelming from last year's E3 developer interview where they were saying as a positive that all the classes weren't very different so you'd never regret making the wrong choice, which defeats the whole purpose of classes. And I remember one of the devs was like "we're Bungie and we make great games, so Destiny is gonna be great." If you focused on making a great game instead of taking that for granted, the game may have actually been great. The most entertaining thing about the whole game were all the voice actors like Peter Dinklage and Gina Torres.    … Expand
  58. Troublewalking
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    I tried this game out when they had the free beta on Xbox One and Xbox 360. The game is alright. The problem for me was I thought it was kind of a revamped Mass Effect from another company. It just had that look to it, so I was terribly excited to try it. But when I tried it, it was a first person shooter with 10% MMO. If you like first person shooters this game could be worth it forI tried this game out when they had the free beta on Xbox One and Xbox 360. The game is alright. The problem for me was I thought it was kind of a revamped Mass Effect from another company. It just had that look to it, so I was terribly excited to try it. But when I tried it, it was a first person shooter with 10% MMO. If you like first person shooters this game could be worth it for you. It seemed easy to form teams and do missions. I did mostly solo and co-op and it was fine. Communication through my Xbox One headset was fine. I had zero lag on my Xbox One and 360 and the same character was available on both systems. It's sad really if they had put more Mass Effect story and character development into this game, it could of been a monster hit.… Expand
  59. habanero
    Sep 13, 2014
    4
    Bungie, like Naughty Dog, SCE Santa Monica, etc ..., has become another video game developer "sacred cow", they can do no wrong.

    The game graphics, music and weapons controls are really good, but that's it There are so many things wrong with this game.. Missions are repetitive, basically 3 types of mission: - Go to point A and kill everybody in your way. - Go to point A, kill    Bungie, like Naughty Dog, SCE Santa Monica, etc ..., has become another video game developer "sacred cow", they can do no wrong.

    The game graphics, music and weapons controls are really good, but that's it There are so many things wrong with this game..

    Missions are repetitive, basically 3 types of mission:
    - Go to point A and kill everybody in your way.
    - Go to point A, kill everybody in your way and kill a mini boss at the end
    - Go to point A, kill everybody in your way, deploy the ghost, and protect the ghost for few minutes.

    Loading times are ridiculous long, and UI is really bad.

    Enemies are lame, and the AI is one of the worst I ever see in years. Basically the enemies hide behind obstacles or run to you until they hit an invisible wall.

    DONT BUY THIS GAME.
    DONT BUY THIS GAME.
    DONT BUY THIS GAME.    … Expand
  60. SenshudoTV
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend aDestiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend a great many more hours playing.… Expand
  61. DSS_Poseidon
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They do noting to explain anything about anyone at all.
    The only good thing this game had going for it was the worlds, and the trickery that made you feel like there would be a crazy story behind everything
    However, all of the missions are told through audio files in loading screens
    And all of the missions are the repetitive "shoot everyone here and move on" Gameplay
    The story lacks depth and the ability to even tell a story
    There were about 5 cut scenes in the whole game, to which it ended abruptly
    It feels like they are stretching a piece of **** out, by making the few guns and armor they made, impossible to get without hours of gameplay and "luck" drops
    The entire game is focused on 4 maps, impressively beautiful and large, however with nothing fresh in gameplay- it somehow feels quite empty. This is not a world with 16 players all doing their own thing either- like they advertised, but it's more like you run into a stranger or two every few minutes
    The "traveler" did nothing the entire game. It just floated. Never spoke, never even nudged. It feels like Bungie is trying to set up a series but sadly, this is not a series I am interested in.
    TDM is fun, I guess, if it weren't so sloppy and unfair. I was able to use a cheap weapon to get 30 kills every game just because I chose to hold it
    We as gamers shouldn't let big companies do this to us, they sold us an unfinished game to which- if you didn't know- their are parts in the maps that are blocked off completely and only through glitches can you get through and explore huge sections that are being hid. Obviously these sections are being saved for DLC.
    DLC!!??!??? THE GAME JUST CAME OUT.

    Here's my review:

    Over Hyped, Lacking story, Terribly short and uninformative campaign, Little content.
    Destiny wasn't Destined to be another Halo:
    I Give it a

    6......... out of 10.    … Expand
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. PoeticReviews
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Look. In no way is this game a 5; that's ridiculous. As soon as I started playing this game, I couldn't put it down. This is truly one of the greatest game I have ever played, with great atmosphere, awesome models and stunning graphics. If you are thinking about buying this game, do. Without hesitation. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.
  65. pondelicious
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Destiny is yet another game this year that fell victim to being overhyped. It may glorify the fact it received 180 award and nominations pre release but this means absolutely nothing. The game itself is not a bad game, but it is a forgettable one which will probably only be remembered as the first average game from an otherwise master developer Bungie. The positives are that the game looksDestiny is yet another game this year that fell victim to being overhyped. It may glorify the fact it received 180 award and nominations pre release but this means absolutely nothing. The game itself is not a bad game, but it is a forgettable one which will probably only be remembered as the first average game from an otherwise master developer Bungie. The positives are that the game looks gorgeous and the design is incredible, the gameplay is solid for the most part and the guns good. The cons however are numerous. The story is boring and feels tacked on. The multiplayer element never feels that great, honestly the most multiplayer I got was seeing a player run past me on the same map. There is no real encouragement to work together other than in the firefight modes. The map size is also far smaller than you would expect and being told to 'turn around' is annoying. Frustratingly I was kicked out of the servers multiple times which is something I do hope Bungie addresses soon. All in all Destiny is an average to good game with potential that is never met. If bungie makes a sequel I hope they do a way better job.… Expand
  66. DarthGabriel
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    For Italian users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS    For Italian users:

    Era chiaro che sarebbe stato molto difficile per Bungie riuscire a tenere fede alle enormi aspettative che si erano create intorno a questa nuovo titolo. Diciamolo: Destiny non può essere definito un capolavoro: si tratta di un bel primo passo verso il futuro del gaming, ma la strada è ancora lunga. Il comparto artistico, grafico e sonoro è di prim'ordine: 30 FPS granitici e 1080p su entrambe le console con scorci grafici talvolta da urlo. Lo shooting è solidissimo, fluido ed appagante, in pieno stile Bungie. il titolo mostra però il fianco su alcuni di quelli che dovevano essere i suoi punti di forza: la trama è inesistente, senza alcun momento epico, plot twist o personaggi memorabili. Le missioni principali sono tutte uguali come struttura, la varietà dei nemici è ridotta a meno di una decina di tipologie. La componente MMO latita a causa della limitazione a gruppi di 3 della modalità cooperativa, mentre la componente RPG funziona solo a metà, lasciando una forte sensazione di incompletezza. Il PvP è di ottima fattura, ma errori e crash continui flagellano l'esperienza e, finchè non saranno risolti, di fatto escluderanno molti giocatori dalle sezioni del crogiolo. Destiny appare insomma come un contenitore semivuoto, che Bungie potrà e dovrà riempire periodicamente con nuovi contenuti. Se il lavoro di supporto riuscirà a portare sufficienti novità, il titolo potrà regalare molte ore di divertimento. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare dal fantastico filmato introduttivo: se è una storia epica che state cercando, non la troverete di certo qui.

    Recensione completa su Fantasyplanet.it!    … Expand
  67. NattyNuNu
    Sep 13, 2014
    2
    Played for about 15hours and I'm extremely disappointed. This game was hyped up so much but it missed the mark completely. I have no idea how people are giving this game 10/10, it is not a perfect game! The missions are repetitive, go here and the ghost can scan something then a boss, done. Every mission is the same. There isn't any story. Its like it wanted to take the best parts ofPlayed for about 15hours and I'm extremely disappointed. This game was hyped up so much but it missed the mark completely. I have no idea how people are giving this game 10/10, it is not a perfect game! The missions are repetitive, go here and the ghost can scan something then a boss, done. Every mission is the same. There isn't any story. Its like it wanted to take the best parts of Boarderlands, Halo and Mass effect and make this one incredible experience but they have totally got this game wrong. I assume Bungie knows this as they didn't send games out for critics before release. I'm looking forward to the Halo collection more than ever!… Expand
  68. Sliph
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    So after playing Destiny for about 10 hours straight and making it to lvl ten I've gotta say so far i'm a bit underwhelmed. It's fun and plays well but there is not enough interaction with other people. It's like mmo light. Sometimes you run into people in the world but never is there a compelling reason to group "nor is there an easy way to do so" and with no chat options to at least haveSo after playing Destiny for about 10 hours straight and making it to lvl ten I've gotta say so far i'm a bit underwhelmed. It's fun and plays well but there is not enough interaction with other people. It's like mmo light. Sometimes you run into people in the world but never is there a compelling reason to group "nor is there an easy way to do so" and with no chat options to at least have some kind of in game community I can see myself getting really bored really fast once i hit max lvl.

    I find myself having the most fun during the very few missions so far that actually forces you to group with others. But the story mode is pretty boring alone. They really REALLY need to have some kind of in game chat AND an ingame group finder for ALL missions even if it's restricted to just the town there has to be something or they might as well have made this a single player game. The thing that really irks me is this game has so much **** potential but they flubbed it where it counts.    … Expand
  69. zeone222
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    My thoughts. This is coming from a level 16 who's just about to get to Mars:

    1. Story is downright awful. The premise sounds amazing but the execution isn't done right at all. 99 percent of the missions have been "press square, defend area, kill big boss, missions complete. And the odd occasional cut scene with cringe worthy voice acting. 2 Light on content. If you turned off the    My thoughts. This is coming from a level 16 who's just about to get to Mars:

    1. Story is downright awful. The premise sounds amazing but the execution isn't done right at all. 99 percent of the missions have been "press square, defend area, kill big boss, missions complete. And the odd occasional cut scene with cringe worthy voice acting.
    2 Light on content. If you turned off the endlessly spawning enemies this game could be completed in a few hours for the story. Considering the first thing they talked about this game was it's focus on the story I'm severely disappointed in that regard. So much potential and it just falls flat.    … Expand
  70. CowsGoHiss
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Boring, repetitive. It feels like Bungie sank most of their $500 million budget into marketing and advertising. They even banned official reviews after release to sell as many copies as possible before reviews start showing up to ruin the Metacritic score. This game feels like a cash grab, with Bungie just trying to get as much money as possible. I never felt ripped off by a game, exceptBoring, repetitive. It feels like Bungie sank most of their $500 million budget into marketing and advertising. They even banned official reviews after release to sell as many copies as possible before reviews start showing up to ruin the Metacritic score. This game feels like a cash grab, with Bungie just trying to get as much money as possible. I never felt ripped off by a game, except Mass Effect 3. Where is the old Bungie I used to know? The one that loved to make GAMES?? Now they only love making MONEY.… Expand
  71. 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
  72. TheDahaka
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Very good game even ignoring all the hype. It's one that's going to evolve and grow over time much like a MMO so its hard to give it a final score. The game wont appeal to everyone, but its far from being as bad as all these low scores suggest. Expect this to be a larger and richer game in the future as the universe expands.
  73. 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
  74. Drakan
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    Superb game.

    I would only criticise how much they re-use their art assets. You are doing losts of different fetch-quests on the same area over and over again as in Dragon Age 2. I never liked The Crucible in the beta so I was pleasantly surprised when I hit level 16 and I found out they have the Vanguard arena to team up up to 3 guardians against the AI. Well worth playing and    Superb game.

    I would only criticise how much they re-use their art assets. You are doing losts of different fetch-quests on the same area over and over again as in Dragon Age 2.

    I never liked The Crucible in the beta so I was pleasantly surprised when I hit level 16 and I found out they have the Vanguard arena to team up up to 3 guardians against the AI.

    Well worth playing and buying if you like sci-fi FPS like Halo and Borderlands.    … Expand
  75. 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.
  76. TheAscendantOne
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Your game doesn't really start until you hit level 18-20 and right now I am having an awesome time with my friends playing this addicting game. If anyone has reviewed this game before reaching level 20, then your review is incomplete. Maybe MMOs aren't your thing and you didn't have the patience to get there, and that's OK. That would be my main concern, if you don't like MMOs, this gameYour game doesn't really start until you hit level 18-20 and right now I am having an awesome time with my friends playing this addicting game. If anyone has reviewed this game before reaching level 20, then your review is incomplete. Maybe MMOs aren't your thing and you didn't have the patience to get there, and that's OK. That would be my main concern, if you don't like MMOs, this game is not for you, flat out.

    I can't say this is a perfect game. I have to say it does not live up to the hype in the way I imagined. I imagined an extremely deep and developed storyline with endless varieties of guns/armor/abilities. The beginnings of what I thought would be present are there, but it is not complete - there is a successful platform to build.

    Pros:
    - Controls, if you like FPS' this game is so smooth it has me drooling every time I pull the trigger.
    - Graphics, great views that make you stop to look and take it all in
    - A great menu system, this game makes it easy to play with friends and navigate the entirety of the game.
    - Multiplayer, even with a ton of abilities and skills, Bungie found a way to make it work.
    - Loot that is rare and powerful, it gives MMO players great rewards for their efforts.
    - The expansiveness of the universe, there are so many places to go and things to do.

    Cons
    - Depth. Currently, this single word is the one that keeps this game from being a 9 or 10.
    *We have come to expect more as far as storytelling/character development goes from Bungie.
    *There could be a bigger variety of weapon models, there are 1000s of varieties but they all use the same base model design. Armor is pretty good as it stands so far.

    With all this being said, I also have a feeling that Bungie, being the sly dogs they are, have a couple things up their sleeve and this is only the beginning of things to come. My review will update accordingly.    … Expand
  77. lolcatz88
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    Awful game, deceptive marketing, boring, repetitive gameplay. Don't support developers who seek the easy way out to take your money. It's a shame this is what it has come to.
  78. Falco33
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This is a first person shooter, fantasy, role playing game. You select and customize your character, adapt a play style, customize your equipment and weapons with the goal of saving the universe. Seems some have rushed through the game and as a result are complaining about what it lacks. What I care about are the characters I have created and proper setting and challenges - and DestinyThis is a first person shooter, fantasy, role playing game. You select and customize your character, adapt a play style, customize your equipment and weapons with the goal of saving the universe. Seems some have rushed through the game and as a result are complaining about what it lacks. What I care about are the characters I have created and proper setting and challenges - and Destiny delivers exactly what I want.

    The game is about the journey, not rushing to some theoretical end or level cap. The story is simple, saving the universe and dominating the enemy, this is not a complicated proposition. Those looking for a complex storyline, with deep character development juxtaposed with involved physiological themes of motivation should read a good book ( I would recommend The Count of Monte Cristo). Otherwise have fun shooting aliens with your character with your favorite guns and supplemental abilities.    … Expand
  79. Scifistoryfan
    Sep 12, 2014
    1
    Repetitive and unimaginative. Bungie got too big and now has too many bean counters and focus groups leaders from activision involved in game design. The game is hollow, and empty of anything original or meaningful. There is no heroic journey. No story. The MMO world is flat and one dimensional. No chat options. Very slow to load. The main tower area is a glorified control panel. BungieRepetitive and unimaginative. Bungie got too big and now has too many bean counters and focus groups leaders from activision involved in game design. The game is hollow, and empty of anything original or meaningful. There is no heroic journey. No story. The MMO world is flat and one dimensional. No chat options. Very slow to load. The main tower area is a glorified control panel. Bungie is dead. You will not see anything more ground breaking come from that studio. All the life, creativity and imagination that once went into the first version of Halo has been purged. the people who are left are greedy and lazy and probably keep thier salaries huge by hiring the cheapest talent they can find. sad.… Expand
  80. NightXV
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    I wish that people would give Destiny a little bit of time before they come on here and blast it, because the game truly opens up as you move along. If you are not a fan of having to trek through the same areas a couple of times to get to where you're going, and don't appreciate long, often difficult boss fights, then this game probably isn't for you. But if you enjoy games that reward youI wish that people would give Destiny a little bit of time before they come on here and blast it, because the game truly opens up as you move along. If you are not a fan of having to trek through the same areas a couple of times to get to where you're going, and don't appreciate long, often difficult boss fights, then this game probably isn't for you. But if you enjoy games that reward you for putting in the time and effort, then I would say that you should give it a shot. It's not perfect, sure, but it offers so much more than the average FPS, and I believe that it has even more in store.… Expand
  81. melongod
    Sep 12, 2014
    4
    As an update to my previous review, I need to say that the game did get a little better after unlocking some more areas, but not enough improves to keep the game going. The main storyline can be completed in a single day (I completed it in a marathon session of about 8 hours) and the worlds you can explore become very uninteresting after exploring them the first few times More problemAs an update to my previous review, I need to say that the game did get a little better after unlocking some more areas, but not enough improves to keep the game going. The main storyline can be completed in a single day (I completed it in a marathon session of about 8 hours) and the worlds you can explore become very uninteresting after exploring them the first few times More problem arise with your weapons. While you gain access to a unique setup for your weapons, most of them look absolutely identical, down to the sites, which seem to ALWAYS look the same, unless you purchase additional iron sights (though those only exist on uncommon+ grade weapons).I do, however, appreciate the variety in weapon TYPES, with scout rifles, burst fire AR's, fully automatics, shotguns, snipers, superpowereful "fusion" weapons, RPG's and handcannon styled revolvers. Now, with this variety you would think that the models would look better, but you'd be wrong. Nearly every gun of the same type looks the same, which becomes a problem if you don't closely monitor your inventory when dismantling (selling) weapons. Another thing I genuinely like is your armor variety. Each and every armor piece changes how you look, excluding your facial features, which, much like GTA Online, become locked after creation, though unlike GTA Online, the more damage you take in your armor, the more worn it becomes so you can show other players how many firefights you've been in. Now multiplayer, while fun, isn't going to hold anyones attention for very long, ala Bioshock 2. You get 4 basic game modes (Domination, TDM, Free-for-all and 3v3) and a total of 6 maps. Though, perhaps the worst part of multiplayer isn't the lack of variety, but poor mAtchmaking. You cannot play with friends, nor chat with your team whatsoever unless you are in a party before matchmaking, and if you are matched with enemy players a few levels above you, e prepared to get steamrolled by superior weapons. All in all, Destiny is a game that couldn't live up to it's immensive hype (though really, what could?) and leaves players wanting for much, much more than what the finished product provides. Hopefully Bungie provides supplemental free DC to keep the game alive before games like GTA Online and The MAster Chief Collection come to next gen consoles, or I can't see Destiny lasting much longer.… Expand
  82. BonesMalone
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not someone who tends to care for reviews and the negativity towards this title shows the reason why. This has been great for me and friends. The ability to switch between X1 and 360 means I have also been able to play with everyone at some point. The only downside I can site is the max 3 man fire teams for Coop gameplay. As someone who lives in a house with 5 Xbox 360s, this is a little disappointing.… Expand
  83. chinmi
    Sep 12, 2014
    1
    Not good enough as a HALO game. Not good enough as a BORDERLANDS game. Not good enough as a WoW game. This game is trying to be a jack of all trade FPS-Huge world-MMO game, but failed to focus in any of it.
    I have to admit, this game is way over-hyped. It's still a good game, but it's just not as good as I taught it will be.
  84. fastharryDOTcom
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Listen...I'm not a fanatic gamer.I love and play HALO, I started on the 360 with Oblivian and I play battlefield 4 almost daily. (XB1 BTW)..never played borderlands, mass effect or much else in the MMO RPG vein....I am more of an MP shooter type...rarely complete SP (though I loved halo 3 SP)..

    So with that being said, I play games for fun..though I am competitive. Through the beta and    Listen...I'm not a fanatic gamer.I love and play HALO, I started on the 360 with Oblivian and I play battlefield 4 almost daily. (XB1 BTW)..never played borderlands, mass effect or much else in the MMO RPG vein....I am more of an MP shooter type...rarely complete SP (though I loved halo 3 SP)..

    So with that being said, I play games for fun..though I am competitive. Through the beta and first few levels of D, to be honest I was kind of bored.

    and then I played level 8 story last night. Now, maybe I am getting used to it, maybe I am learning the combo of weapons needed to take down enemy..who knows, who cares.....

    Because at level 8 story, playing a 2 man fireteam, the game came alive for some reason. Things were chasing us, guarding our dead body so no one could revive us, dancing around us....It was pretty insane....and I have to tell you, a lot of fun....Then I happened into a friends game on level 9 on Venus....that was even more fun.

    So I would say this, especially to the not so good casual gamers. learn your weapons, don't be afraid to use them in combo and play the game like the AI is way smarter than you.....The game starts getting insane and FUN in later levels......

    For the first time since the BETA...I can't wait to get on again tonite..... (PS, another hint...play some patrol missions too..and collect ALL the pieces left on the ground after killing people...they hold engrams and weapons and all kinds of stuff..the more you kill, the more you get..)    … Expand
  85. PastorHagbart
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    The only thing that saves this game, is the music and the environment you take place in. the story is so repetitive. i had to force myself through the story. i cannot believe bungie spent so much money on a game that ended up this bad. how can they even do this to us? the game is just a huge grind. it's a chore! extremely disappointed. do not recommend if you like storytelling in a game.The only thing that saves this game, is the music and the environment you take place in. the story is so repetitive. i had to force myself through the story. i cannot believe bungie spent so much money on a game that ended up this bad. how can they even do this to us? the game is just a huge grind. it's a chore! extremely disappointed. do not recommend if you like storytelling in a game. the story is so empty and leaves me with so many questions.… Expand
  86. TheRedDevil
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    Destiny is a half decent shooter, but the world of destiny is a very dull, empty place. The story is almost non existent, there is very little interaction with anybody and you fight the same boring characterless enemies over and over.

    I give the game a 5 because the games shooting mechanics are solid and it is fun in spells while playing co-op. I wouldn't recommend the game to anybody    Destiny is a half decent shooter, but the world of destiny is a very dull, empty place. The story is almost non existent, there is very little interaction with anybody and you fight the same boring characterless enemies over and over.

    I give the game a 5 because the games shooting mechanics are solid and it is fun in spells while playing co-op. I wouldn't recommend the game to anybody planning to play it solo though as it's likely to bore you to death.

    With a bit of ambition Destiny could have been a great game but Bungie/Activision took no risks and the result is very disappointing. The potential is there though for a better sequel.    … Expand
  87. yumi
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    OK. I gave Destiny a 0 because of disconnects every 5 minutes.
    But, now that's over. So props to you bungie. I have to say Destiny is now worth a fully fledged 2.
  88. LordCVandingo
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    Plays OK, looks OK but Ultimately bland. Story structure is uninspiring, poorly thought out and repetitive. The Crucible (Vs Multiplayer mode) again is good enough but nothing about it stands out. Sony's fantastic PR machine has whipped up a storm about a truly average title. For me Bungie is the most overrated software developer in the history of video gaming. (BETA played on PS4, game on Xbone)
  89. 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
  90. RuRian
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    Great game been playing for days. Sub-Classes are a bit weak in creativity which is what DLC is for.
    Story is sadly lacking, Gameplay is fun, needs tweaking though. Amazing graphics. Creativity is lacking in gear. This is sadly no-where close to a MMO, it has great potential. If they make a second it will be glorious.
  91. tburka
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    Huge disappointment. The story is almost incomprehensible and the missions are completely repetitive -- shoot and hide/recharge your shield, over and over again. Even the maps are repetitive; after two missions you will notice the same rooms and layouts everywhere. There are basically only four guns in the game (sniper, assault, heavy weapon, shotgun). There is no option to customizeHuge disappointment. The story is almost incomprehensible and the missions are completely repetitive -- shoot and hide/recharge your shield, over and over again. Even the maps are repetitive; after two missions you will notice the same rooms and layouts everywhere. There are basically only four guns in the game (sniper, assault, heavy weapon, shotgun). There is no option to customize them--they are all the same and feel exactly the same. Also, for a game that was supposedly meant to be played in teams, Bungie crippled it by killing proximity chat or even multiplayer chat among the same team members -- they made it more difficult to team up with people, instead of the reverse. The "strike" missions involve standing in one place and shooting at a huge monster for about fifteen minutes straight; there's no strategy. And why do they have different spaceships? Changing your ship has no effect whatsoever on the game -- it's simply what you see on the loading screen. They have different kinds of companion computers ("ghosts") available for you to buy, but even though the descriptions say they have different capabilities, they are exactly the same and do nothing different from one another. The Tower, home base, is tiny; it has three areas to "explore" except that in three minutes you've seen everything there is to see. There are no real interactions with NPCs -- they just stand there and you get things from them. The stupidest thing is this game (and there are many) is that you periodically have to go the "post office" (big exclamation point hovering over it) to get messages that you should see an NPC who sits about five yards away from the post office. Why didn't the designers simply have you go directly to the NPC? What was the point of this? It is mind boggling that it took them so long to come up with a game world that seems so stunted and tiny. You have the option to get "more details" for missions and when you select that, there are no details--the screen just tells you what it just told you about the mission and nothing more. There is a level cap of 20, and there is absolutely nothing to do except grind and grind after you reach it. Please do yourself a favor and don't spend your hard earned money on this.… Expand
  92. mongoman
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Destiny is a fun sci-fi FPS (not an MMO) with great graphics and an incredible soundtrack. It would seem that some of these reviews are written by people who have only played the first level. The game gets better as it goes along. Yes, the first two levels are literally the same map, same enemies, only difference: you enter a different building the second time around and have a mild bossDestiny is a fun sci-fi FPS (not an MMO) with great graphics and an incredible soundtrack. It would seem that some of these reviews are written by people who have only played the first level. The game gets better as it goes along. Yes, the first two levels are literally the same map, same enemies, only difference: you enter a different building the second time around and have a mild boss fight at the end of level 2.
    This is not the case for the entire game, but instead a way to familiarize the player with controls (which are silky smooth), set the tone for the story (yes, there is a story here), and guide you through the inventory/leveling system. In short, the first two levels are (IMO) a tutorial for players. The game is far from perfect however, the loads times are way too long, the character creation is very limited, the character leveling is linear and doesn't really feel like it makes much difference in gun battles and overall the game just feels like its missing something. Its definitely not a Halo killer and honestly it will be forgotten when the next Call of Duty arrives. The game is not bad, its just not exceptional and it was grossly overrated. But its fun and I've enjoyed it, and I would recommend it. Just be aware THIS IS NOT AN MMO.    … Expand
  93. Slyshooter10
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Would give this game 10/10 if they could make their online better. I keep disconnecting from friends. Horrible online they have. Fix it and its a ten.
  94. Hyfikz
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing and better than expected. Beautiful graphics, good story, great mechanics, amazing end game, loads of customization, missions and strikes are tonnes of fun, and I can't wait for the raids and expansions! Don't let other people reviews sour your outlook, as long you don't have the expectations like the people who give this game poor reviews. Just because the game hadThis game is amazing and better than expected. Beautiful graphics, good story, great mechanics, amazing end game, loads of customization, missions and strikes are tonnes of fun, and I can't wait for the raids and expansions! Don't let other people reviews sour your outlook, as long you don't have the expectations like the people who give this game poor reviews. Just because the game had hype doesn't mean it will have a campaign story better than TLoU, a PvP better than Halo, and an MMO endgame better than anything in history. THAT is why they are disappointed, because this game is amazing. It is a beautiful mixture of Halo and Borderlands and somehow doesn't feel even remotely close to a copy of either.

    To be fair, they do need an online ranking system, and I do believe most of the loot will come from the raids. Keep in mind this game does have an MMO feel, and that means it is going to grow constantly over the next few years with expansions, etc. This game has a huge world, beautiful graphics, and tonnes of gameplay. I am level 20 and about 25 hours in and I cannot get enough. Happy looting!    … Expand
  95. Valhakar
    Sep 11, 2014
    4
    A brilliant technical exercise executed in the most mundane manner possible.

    That about sums it up. Bungie creates a beautiful game engine with striking vistas. They then stick you in repetitive maps over and over again. Bungie creates a deep personalization system for your class allowing for a variety of choices. Then you have the same 8 weapons over and over with similar skills as    A brilliant technical exercise executed in the most mundane manner possible.

    That about sums it up. Bungie creates a beautiful game engine with striking vistas. They then stick you in repetitive maps over and over again. Bungie creates a deep personalization system for your class allowing for a variety of choices. Then you have the same 8 weapons over and over with similar skills as the guy next to you. A punch is a punch even if you dress it up in glitter and call it a spell.

    Bottom line is that its a huge and encompassing game with a very narrow audience. If you like playing a specific shooter with your friend for months on end every day then this may be for you. If you have a life and want a casual game with a gripping story and new and exciting game play, wait for something better.    … Expand
  96. lRogue_Commando
    Sep 11, 2014
    2
    Another Overhyped game, where Activision and Sony have tried to convert Xbox players to PC for by promising "Halo 2.0". It's a cheap game with many pointless things in it.

    The most expensive things in the game are ships and Sparrows. Ships do nothing for you. at all. They are just on the loading screen. Sparrows give you a speed boost so faint that it's shocking. The game is flawed    Another Overhyped game, where Activision and Sony have tried to convert Xbox players to PC for by promising "Halo 2.0". It's a cheap game with many pointless things in it.

    The most expensive things in the game are ships and Sparrows.
    Ships do nothing for you. at all. They are just on the loading screen.
    Sparrows give you a speed boost so faint that it's shocking.

    The game is flawed because it promises to take you throughout the solar system, yet only takes you to two other planets, 1 moon (our own), and a station for *1* Cutscene (you can't even free roam around it).

    Huge Waste of money, Don't blow £/$ 50 on this.    … Expand
  97. dean4656
    Sep 11, 2014
    3
    Graphics are good, but the gameplay is terrible. It's a bad shooter/MMO/Strategy game all rolled into one game. My game is up for sale on EBay after just 2 days.

    The story mode is boring, the PvP mode is too simple and the classes all feel the game.

    Overall 3/10 Avoid!
  98. Stonewall
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    I bought this game for my father and I and we are having a blast spending time together. I myself am now a father of two kids (one is almost 3 and the other born one week ago.) In the rare time I get to actually sit down and relax, it is very nice to be able to play small coop PVE missions with close friends & family and also play solo still having fun while upgrading the characters whileI bought this game for my father and I and we are having a blast spending time together. I myself am now a father of two kids (one is almost 3 and the other born one week ago.) In the rare time I get to actually sit down and relax, it is very nice to be able to play small coop PVE missions with close friends & family and also play solo still having fun while upgrading the characters while others aren't available. I don't mind not being able to talk with others in game outside of the party chat as its actually nice to get cut-off from all the teenage kids spouting nonsense degrading my gaming adventure. It's like a serene experience that you can escape to and just have fun exploring the planets while battling aliens of various factions. The Sci-Fi theme is refreshing and genuine. Graphics are beautiful. As for all the comparisons out there trying to figure out what version is better between the ps4 and the xbox one, all in all they look the same and play the same. I seriously doubt one is better over the other and recommend to find the version your friends are playing.… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. Peptide
    Sep 11, 2014
    2
    I disagree that the game deserves a zero like some say. It is not a very good game. It has the FPS element down pretty good...but that is about it.
    In campaign, you are constantly in the same environment...as is everyone else. People steal kills from me. What is so special about me (a level 7) when a level 15 guy comes along and kills my targets. So I'm getting board with the    I disagree that the game deserves a zero like some say. It is not a very good game. It has the FPS element down pretty good...but that is about it.
    In campaign, you are constantly in the same environment...as is everyone else. People steal kills from me. What is so special about me (a level 7) when a level 15 guy comes along and kills my targets. So I'm getting board with the environments and the interference. Monotony is a perfect word to describe the campaign.
    Multiplayer is so haphazard. Everyone jumping and jetpacking around. You can't get a fix on anything. But everymatch does seem to have 1 or 2 hotshots who will one-shot kill you.....constantly. The multiplayer is mediocre at best.
    What is most annoying is the dashboard and this stupid Tower, Action is confined to a monotonous environment unless you go to orbit where you have to choose locations and then launch and then wait. Very monotonous and boring.
    The Tower is such a waste of our time. Instead of doing everything in one place or screen, you have to run around this town and interact with many individuals to get anything done or acquire anything useful.
    Honestly, if it wasn't for the core FPS mechanics being sound, I probably would have scored it a 0 or 1.
    I will play a few more times and then go back to Titanfall. I'll also get the Metro redos and that Wolfenstein game. But this one is all done.
    Shattered hopes after a year's worth of hype. Poor job Bungie. Also, there were no improvements from the Beta.
    Now just keep my fingers crossed for Sunset Overdrive and Advanced Warfare.    … Expand
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#40 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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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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