Destiny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Destiny as a game prospect is all about the long haul. It features Bungie's trademark "30 seconds of fun" design philosophy, but the game is really all about continually striving to improve you character. If you goal in gaming is to play for 30 minutes and you expect significant gratification every time you do so, Destiny might not be for you. If, on the other hand, you can enjoy the gameplay and gradual journey towards ever-increasing rewards, Destiny will be you go-to game for a long time to come.    … Expand
  20. FoeHammerLives
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    At first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends andAt first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends and my new clan mates. The voice chat and fireteam chat options can be frustrating at times though, and the Vanguard missions lack variety. I am sure over time these issues will be addressed or replaced, but until then, I'll see you starside.… Expand
  21. Riffmaster
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Destiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effectsDestiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effects which give your eyes more to look at, playing this game makes you feel like you're really going to planets that have interesting to explore to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you nit pick why you SHOULDN'T like a game than yeah you will never have fun with it but if you just sit down and enjoy playing it no matter what it is than that is all that should matter. This game nails it for me on that.    … Expand
  25. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that theWas this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that the game was predominantly designed for the PS4. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.… Expand
  26. Solxce
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    I gave Destiny a 6 because of the repetitive and boring campaign! This campaign is incredibly boring, there are few cut scenes and there isn't enough detail or story details to explain anything about your character or the earth or the universe. Along with that the campaign missions are overrated to the hype this game got earlier this year. If your a campaign gamer don't buy this game. II gave Destiny a 6 because of the repetitive and boring campaign! This campaign is incredibly boring, there are few cut scenes and there isn't enough detail or story details to explain anything about your character or the earth or the universe. Along with that the campaign missions are overrated to the hype this game got earlier this year. If your a campaign gamer don't buy this game. I gave this game a 6 because of almost everything else I love playing crucible I just can't stop playing it. I'm level 26 and I love it. Crucible for me is a lot like Halo you can strafe for kills and melee is similar to halo but it feels more like an mmo as in the classes each play a different role and I find that amazing. The smooth interface of the game also impresses me it feels just easy to use and simple. Its a shame this game isn't a 10 because the campaign is extremely dull and lacking excitement or even a story but crucible for makes up for that and at least pulls a 6/10. $60 is to much for this game especially without and DLC.… Expand
  27. Hickmanc57
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my game time was playing by myself, I really enjoyed the game play. With the open events to the Strike Missions that provided plenty of loot and xp, and now the 6 player raids that just came out, I am excited to see what is to come to the great journey of Destiny
    I do have some cons for this game. I play most of my games on pc, but I went out and bought an Xbox one for this game. I do wish there was some type of chat to make it easier to group up. I do know there are websites out there to help with the community and grouping that you can join, and I will certainly be looking into that. But over all I really enjoyed this game and still do.    … Expand
  28. briancg
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    DONT lisen to the other reviews this game is fun and solid all the way through.

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

    Pros:

    Long story

    Hours of side missions

    Cool customizable classes

    Great multiplayer

    Awesome graphics (no pc game though)

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

    Cons:

    Weapons are repetitive and ordinary

    Enemies are not rememberable

    Story is VERY dull (to some it up in one sentence Fallen= bad, kill fallen and anything else.    … Expand
  29. IxSITHxI
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    I'm going to keep it short. Any negative review (5 or lower) that says they only played for a few hours you can throw out. Now throw out any review claiming that they didn't get to level 20. Now look at the remaining reviews. What you'll find is that they're mostly positive. Why? Because the game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. The harder missions begin to unlock, the raidsI'm going to keep it short. Any negative review (5 or lower) that says they only played for a few hours you can throw out. Now throw out any review claiming that they didn't get to level 20. Now look at the remaining reviews. What you'll find is that they're mostly positive. Why? Because the game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. The harder missions begin to unlock, the raids open up, more advanced gear boosting various unique abilities open up and start dropping, strikes open up. Sure is the story not really well explained through the campaign? yea, you gotta go online to read it which bugs me. A game should establish the back story in game, not on a separate website. And obviously you're not going to be showered with loot like borderlands so if you don't like a little bit of grinding you may not enjoy this. But the game is solid, the multiplier is fun, and it really begins to open up past level 20 and becomes a unique FPS in a league of its own. Also any review of 0 is just plain wrong, as no game deserves a 0 unless it is completely broken on all fronts.… Expand
  30. neonox
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Destiny isn't a bad game, it's just not the promised game. The story and the story telling is worse, but the co-op fun in Strikes is at the moment the best you can find on a next-gen console. I played the game for over 30 hours, and still have fun. The PvP was at the beginning terrible for me, but after some time I managed it to get on the top.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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