Destiny

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  1. elfwaves
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Worst game I have played in a long time! If I play another game that has aliens getting dropped off from dropships, I will go crazy! Game is very repetitive and nothing new. I wish there were more drops like Diablo 3 and the armor stats were better than just making my cooldowns faster. They could have just added the cooldowns to the weapons themselves and not even have armor drops sinceWorst game I have played in a long time! If I play another game that has aliens getting dropped off from dropships, I will go crazy! Game is very repetitive and nothing new. I wish there were more drops like Diablo 3 and the armor stats were better than just making my cooldowns faster. They could have just added the cooldowns to the weapons themselves and not even have armor drops since they barely ever drop. I played the beta and had way more fun.. seems that they nerfed the shooting from far away and changed the enemy AI to hide some much more that its annoying for me to try and find out where the enemies are hiding. I played to level 10 and played on the earth and moon... there are only 2 small maps for the earth and moon and way to repetitive to keep sending me back to those same levels to do missions. I am very underwhelmed by this game and will be returning it.… Expand
  2. Jeff19342
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Let's all be honest, Destiny is neither a zero nor a perfect 10. With GTA 3, Mario 64, or Uncharted 2 (in their day of course) being 10's and ET for Atari 2600, Leisure Suit Larry, and Fighter Within being zeroes, Destiny is a solid 7 overall, maybe an 8 if you ever heard "Leroy Jenkins!" in your headset.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bungie Bungie Bungie. You had us in the palm of your hands. You teased us with a game that could have done for gaming, what Star Wars did for motion pictures. So much potential. I hope you take those zeroes seriously. I think it's funny how slow the professional review sites are to publish. They see all the glaring flaws but have editors who could be sniffing that river of cash flowing out of a $500,000,000 budget. I fully expect them to shill 9's & 9.5's but we mature gamers should have higher standards and keep publishers honest. Last of Us is a 9, 9.5; Destiny is a 7.    … Expand
  3. Eliut
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    The game has the same essence as HALO but lacks personality, although there very similar enemies.

    Lacks depth in classes and increased production in exchange objects and create them.
  4. CarterIuni
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    I make this a 10 only for the sake of cancelling out the 0/10 or 1/10 trolls who have seemed to find their way onto this site. I would personally give it a 9/10. The gameplay is impeccable, as you would expect with a Bungie game. The loot collecting and guns are nice and add a needed dimension to the FPS genre. The MMO aspects are well delivered and deserve to be shown praise. Graphics areI make this a 10 only for the sake of cancelling out the 0/10 or 1/10 trolls who have seemed to find their way onto this site. I would personally give it a 9/10. The gameplay is impeccable, as you would expect with a Bungie game. The loot collecting and guns are nice and add a needed dimension to the FPS genre. The MMO aspects are well delivered and deserve to be shown praise. Graphics are absolutely amazing, the score is fantastic, and the combat is enticing as hell. Sure, the story isn't great. I'll give you that one, but that isn't what they were truly going for with this game, so I don't really want to hold it against them. Amazing game; your money will be well-spent with this title for sure.… Expand
  5. tdsmith5556
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    The honest truth is Destiny has about 15 hours of story missions, 10 hours of strike missions, and maybe some side missions that could keep you busy for another 5 hours or so (about 30 hours of content total). Most of these missions are meant to be replayed similar to Diablo 2 for better gear later on, which could theoretically extend the life of the game further.

    Admittedly there is    The honest truth is Destiny has about 15 hours of story missions, 10 hours of strike missions, and maybe some side missions that could keep you busy for another 5 hours or so (about 30 hours of content total). Most of these missions are meant to be replayed similar to Diablo 2 for better gear later on, which could theoretically extend the life of the game further.

    Admittedly there is some grind to the game. The zones you explore are gigantic, but they reuse some areas for multiple missions.

    That being said it is an amazing game for what it is. It doesn't have quite as much content as Borderlands 2, but the content it has is done incredibly well. Graphics are top notch and truly look "next gen" on the xbox one and ps4. The combat is fluid and functions just as you'd expect from a AAA first person shooter. The missions are challenging and often require coordinated team efforts to get through, which I found very rewarding. It's like teaming up for a "raid" in a mmorpg except there's actual interaction besides just having your character auto attack for you while you do something else. And btw, if you don't like a huge challenge or relying on a team to help you it's very easy to pick "normal" missions you can do on your own and not play any of the strike missions (which do require a team).

    Some people might consider the shoot head off an alien, rinse, and repeat gameplay "repetitive", but I don't really see what they are expecting considering COD and Halo are equally if not even more repetitive in these respects and have much weaker stories and enemy ai to boot.

    To put it in it's simplest form: Destiny is just like the Borderlands series with a more series art style and some competitive multiplayer tacked on (which I really didn't care for, but is not why I played it in the first place). It has incredible graphics, great story and atmosphere, a bit of cheesy dialogue here and there, and a nice little combination of MMO and FPS elements.

    It's overall a really fun game. It doesn't have infinite content and the developer isn't going to come over to your house and give you a blowjob just for shelling out 60 dollars to buy it, but it'll keep you busy for at least a couple weeks and it'll be a good experience to enjoy with all your friends while you wait for all the big releases in the fall.    … Expand
  6. RogueLeader83
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    If you're expecting a traditional FPS you're going to be disappointed. Bungie did a great job establishing the ground work for the first ever MM0/RPG FPS. The Gameplay is fantastic, the environments are amazing....now about that story..Oh and dont pay attention to the 14 year olds giving this a 5 and below. They don't hate the game..they just hate themselves.
  7. Savant111
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    Destiny is the defining game thus far for next gen consoles. It offers the player an excellent combat system, fun social features, customizable weapons, and a fun co-op.

    Where Destiny really shines is in the combat system. Action is fast paced, there are a variety of weapons to choose from to suit your style, as you progress through the skill levels your abilities improve. The controls    Destiny is the defining game thus far for next gen consoles. It offers the player an excellent combat system, fun social features, customizable weapons, and a fun co-op.

    Where Destiny really shines is in the combat system. Action is fast paced, there are a variety of weapons to choose from to suit your style, as you progress through the skill levels your abilities improve. The controls for the most part are very smooth, most importantly the shooting, grenade and knife throwing etc. the on screen map is great too.It's a circular compass that makes it really easy to find your enemies. The enemy AI improves as you go as well. The only problem I had with the game play is weapon switching with the "y" button occasionally jammed or was a little slower than optimal. You keep so many weapons in your arsenal in would be nice for Destiny to make use of the kin next and let you switch primary weapons via voice command.

    The game is also quite social. The game really encourages you to play with friends and offers a wide variety of co-op and PvP options to make this happen. The guardian can dance, salute and point too which helps for making friends with strangers when you encounter them when playing solo. Graphically, Destiny is beautiful. Environments are rich and vary throughout the game.

    Xbox 1 gamers have been waiting for exciting software for almost a year now. Destiny is that game. it does play a lot like Halo, but with all types of new features and emphasis on multiplayer gaming.    … Expand
  8. TheSpartanPlays
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Absolutely incredible, the hype is 100% real, the promotion is justified! Excellent game, months worth of fun in store. Ignore the bad reviews most people are too busy having a blast in game to come here. People just like to bash hyped games, pick up your copy and ignore the nonsense.... Destiny is the REAL deal.
  9. notsoslimShayde
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    The criticism I hear about this game (which I agree with) is that it's flat / bland. It's not that there is anything wrong about this game, but it's just not great. There was no hook for me to keep going. The combat handles well and the visuals are amazing - but the enemies are boring and the story flat.

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

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

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

    I may change this rating after I play some more - but right now, I am not hooked...    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. GnomesOfFury
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    I want so badly to love this game completely. I really do. But the story, the mission structure, the low level cap, and the overall lack of content keeps me from that.
    STORY: The story has some cool moments, but they never reach anything that will leave you awestruck. The story is told almost exclusively via your Ghost, who explains the objective and motive of a mission as you're    I want so badly to love this game completely. I really do. But the story, the mission structure, the low level cap, and the overall lack of content keeps me from that.
    STORY: The story has some cool moments, but they never reach anything that will leave you awestruck. The story is told almost exclusively via your Ghost, who explains the objective and motive of a mission as you're traveling to it. The story never feels like it's really going anywhere, and the resolution is disappointing and confusing at best (and let's not forget 'clichéd'). The lore or backstory in the game's universe is astounding, however. Listening to your Ghost explain past events and information on different alien races is a real treat, and it definitely shows that Bungie put a lot of heart and soul into this game.
    MISSION STRUCTURE: It's true, the missions are incredibly linear, uninteresting, and almost identical to each other. Go to X, Go to Y, hold off the enemies while your Ghost takes forever to do something, kill a mini-boss, return to ship, repeat. That pretty much sums up every single mission in the game with the exception of maybe one or two.
    LEVEL CAP: It's basically 20. I know people argue that you can level past 20, but it isn't really 'leveling'. Basically, once you reach level 20 (which doesn't take long), you cease earning experience entirely. Instead, you'll be rewarded with an item called a 'Mote of Light' periodically, which can be used to purchase legendary equipment. This, however, takes forever, as it can take over an hour to get one of these items and you need 25 of them per piece of equipment. Furthermore, your character's level can only go above 20 if you're wearing special equipment that raises your 'Light' level. Basically -- you don't level up, you just equip armor that raises your stats (such equipment is also very rare, mind you).
    CONTENT: Just the fact that so many people have already completed the game and have reached level 20 should say all you need to know here. There are only 4 locations to explore throughout the entire game. That's right, only 4 planets, each with only 1 unique area to explore (though these areas are broken up into different regions, they're still small and linear feeling). Every mission on Earth happens in the same area, every mission on the Moon is in the same area, etcetera. Also, there are only a few Strike (Boss) missions. While these are quite rewarding when it comes to loot and leveling, having only 5 or 6 of these to play through means you'll be repeating missions far too many times. The game play is absolutely fantastic, though, and the mechanics can really make this game addicting to the point that you might not totally mind redoing missions you've played a dozen times.

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

    I don't understand how these other reviews seem to be either a perfect 10 or a total 0. Those aren't helpful reviews.    … Expand
  13. jimbeys
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    TBH this game got some much hype like it was supposed to be some kind of messiah and everything between earth and sky, and when the game didn't cash out all the hype people felt disappointed. But for f*cks sake its not a bad game to be honest its one of the best fps games if you feel that the game deserves score between 1-7. then maybe fps games aren't for you. the reason i didn't giveTBH this game got some much hype like it was supposed to be some kind of messiah and everything between earth and sky, and when the game didn't cash out all the hype people felt disappointed. But for f*cks sake its not a bad game to be honest its one of the best fps games if you feel that the game deserves score between 1-7. then maybe fps games aren't for you. the reason i didn't give destiny 10/10 is because of the weapon balance issues in PvP.… Expand
  14. ILL-Flower
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    Mixed bag. The game plays well with no noticeable glitches and while the campaign is short compared to Halo, there is some replay-ability if you up the difficulty level. The graphics are amazing at times, especially looking off-world, but at the same time the worlds are a bit generic, drab and lack character. The enemies AI seems to ramp up as you move through the game, but on normal itMixed bag. The game plays well with no noticeable glitches and while the campaign is short compared to Halo, there is some replay-ability if you up the difficulty level. The graphics are amazing at times, especially looking off-world, but at the same time the worlds are a bit generic, drab and lack character. The enemies AI seems to ramp up as you move through the game, but on normal it never seems overwhelming. The multi-player maps are disappointingly small and there is nothing new or ground breaking in the combat system. Overall the game was over-hyped and I feel let-down knowing that the game can be beaten so fast, therefore I do not anticipate playing this after a few months like a true AAA game.… Expand
  15. vivaely
    Sep 11, 2014
    5
    Il gioco inizialmente si presenta bene. I primi 20 minuti si ha l'impressione di giocare ad un mix tra Mass Effect, Halo e qualche altro RPG di successo. Si personalizza il personaggio, si assiste a scene introduttive di alta qualità, ci si trova buttati sul campo di battaglia a sfogare la propria aggressività repressa... poi l'amara verità. Non è altro che un banalissimo multiplayerIl gioco inizialmente si presenta bene. I primi 20 minuti si ha l'impressione di giocare ad un mix tra Mass Effect, Halo e qualche altro RPG di successo. Si personalizza il personaggio, si assiste a scene introduttive di alta qualità, ci si trova buttati sul campo di battaglia a sfogare la propria aggressività repressa... poi l'amara verità. Non è altro che un banalissimo multiplayer on-line. Missioni inutili, non interconnesse tra loro. Storia incomprensibile e banale. Non si ha neppure la possibilità di interagire con altri giocatori per intraprendere missioni insieme, il che rende praticamente inutile il gioco on-line, e di conseguenza il gioco stesso. Si condivede semplicemente la stessa mappa, ognuno pensa ai fatti suoi, ognuno impegnato nella propria (banale) missione. Mi sembra che assomigli molto ad un Titanfall mascherato da RPG. A.I. inutile, i nemici sono stupidi, con movimenti ripetitivi e prevedibili, che ricordano per certi versi ricordano le creature aliene di Halo... ma del primo Halo, è questo il problema.
    Concludendo: credevo fosse un gioco con del contenuto, con una storia ben costruita. Mi aspettavo di giocare ad un Oblivion fantascientifico, ad un nuovo Mass Effect ed invece mi sbagliavo: mi ha sedotta e abbandonata.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. Alturis
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    I have never been a fan of Halo due to the cookie cutter combat experience and a general disinterest in space science fiction (other than the classics). But the AI and combat experience in Destiny is quite impressive. The ghost voice and dialogue can be sometimes atrocious and hard to bear but the core game itself feels good and plays well. Add the incentive to progress and advance withI have never been a fan of Halo due to the cookie cutter combat experience and a general disinterest in space science fiction (other than the classics). But the AI and combat experience in Destiny is quite impressive. The ghost voice and dialogue can be sometimes atrocious and hard to bear but the core game itself feels good and plays well. Add the incentive to progress and advance with the RPG elements and you have a nice result. Its basically the opposite of Borderlands. Destiny: bad story, average items, great gameplay. Borderlands: Decent story, interesting items, bad gameplay. (Take that with the grain of salt in that I have only advanced to level 8 thus far)… Expand
  18. joshieward
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Great game. The downsides are also bonuses, it forces you to find friends or other people at least to do raids with you, for proper co-op. Much better with friends, but great anyways.
  19. Travdaddy82
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    *** I'm level ten so i'm half way to max but this has been my experience thus far***

    Lets start off with the loot: -Guns seem to come from NJ,NY,CA due to their LOW CAPACITY magazines. The damage your weapons cause on the enemies is sub-par and you have to go thru 75% of your small magazine just to take one guy down, while 5 more are attacking you.. I learned to just not shoot and    *** I'm level ten so i'm half way to max but this has been my experience thus far***

    Lets start off with the loot:
    -Guns seem to come from NJ,NY,CA due to their LOW CAPACITY magazines. The damage your weapons cause on the enemies is sub-par and you have to go thru 75% of your small magazine just to take one guy down, while 5 more are attacking you.. I learned to just not shoot and Melee everyone to death... more effective
    -Loot itself is rare. A game based on the premise of Loot, exp, and dungeons you'd figure you would get better loot? NAH!

    Lets head off to storyline:
    -Go here, Ghost scan that object, defend ghost against waves of aliens. Rinse and repeat the ENTIRE game... yeah.. really
    -Multiplayer Dungeons (i'd rather watch 24 hours straight of "Paddy the Pelican" than ever do a dungeon again): Same premise, scan ghost, defend waves, fight impossible boss that ONE player needs to stand and hide far away while the other two keep dying slowly and surely nicking off tiny bits and slivers of health from the boss! If hidden guy dies.. you reset from checkpoint.. HAH!
    -once the said boss was killed.. NO REWARD or LOOT.. just about a half hour of headache

    Multiplayer Deathmatch:
    boring and bland.. rinsed and repeated "Domination" and "Team Deathmatch" modes that offer no ingenuity and barely any reward. Exp is nice if you want to GTFO of the story (i dont blame you one bit)

    The positives: Graphics, World, Scenery... that's about it

    1/10 because of the beautiful graphics    … Expand
  20. Phaetd72
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Extremely disappointing.. all the weapons are the same, loot collection gets tiresome. It's like I'm playing a less fun version of.. well.. pretty much any FPS w/ less features, smaller areas to explore and every mission is similar to the previous one. I beat this in little over a day.. I tried to soak as much fun out of it as possible. Nope, no fun here, just an over-hyped game that costExtremely disappointing.. all the weapons are the same, loot collection gets tiresome. It's like I'm playing a less fun version of.. well.. pretty much any FPS w/ less features, smaller areas to explore and every mission is similar to the previous one. I beat this in little over a day.. I tried to soak as much fun out of it as possible. Nope, no fun here, just an over-hyped game that cost too much to make and a lot of disappointment. It all feels thrown together, the mmo elements are barely there, Bungie matchmaking 2.0 is terrible. *There are far to many good games to spend time playing something this unrewarding.… Expand
  21. Ash91
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    It's a really good game the only downside is that the story isn't that great but it has great shooting mechanics and a great mmo style feel to it its one of my favourite games this year so far
  22. Dako4u
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    I'm so addicted that my girlfriend is at breaking point, but like a typical bungie effort I feel it's going to come to an end real soon. Why do the make such a big deal about a game when you know that the hard core gamers you are trying to attract are going to clock it in 3 days. I thought this was going to take forever like skyrim or boarderlands, I spose I thought wrong
  23. x0v3rKiLx
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Boring, tedious missions. Horrific AI scripting. Terrible execution of MMO gameplay elements. Multiplayer is imbalanced and unplayable. Class abilities are pointless, useless gimmicks. Guns are unimaginative and variety therein is non-existent. Many gameplay mechanics feel broken or awkward. Nothing redeeming or addictive about this game that makes me want to play it. I've decided I'llBoring, tedious missions. Horrific AI scripting. Terrible execution of MMO gameplay elements. Multiplayer is imbalanced and unplayable. Class abilities are pointless, useless gimmicks. Guns are unimaginative and variety therein is non-existent. Many gameplay mechanics feel broken or awkward. Nothing redeeming or addictive about this game that makes me want to play it. I've decided I'll keep the game instead of returning it in the hopes that this game is fixed and expanded on over time like Star Trek: Online. But my hopes are not high with Activision as publisher. They'll probably push Bungie to crank out DLC as fast as possible, get that over with, and then it's right on to Destiny 2. A simply bad game. I can't, in good conscience, recommend it at all.… Expand
  24. Evengale
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do smallI am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do small quests. I played halo and enjoyed it so was looking forward to this game and let me tell you that it was well worth it. I haven't been able to get interested in any of my other games since the beta. I think people just want to be negative to be negative. If you enjoy shooters you will love this game, if you don't like shooters then that is your choice and you will not enjoy this game. If you liked Halo series then you will love Destiny. I say go ahead and give it a try.… Expand
  25. kjemper
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Perhaps the best new IP video game this decade. (for PC or console) Destiny refines and perfects elements that made other games great. The Halo style combat, Blizzard's attention to detail and the "little things", Great quest system, etc...

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

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

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

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

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

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

    See you in-game.    … Expand
  26. Monkiman300
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    Alright so I'll start simple. This game is fun and worth buying if you have the disposable income. With that said, we can get into the details. I have played the Beta, completed the campaign and all side missions, and played the crucible. I have experienced nearly all the game currently has to offer, so this review is thorough. To wrap it all together I will do a Pro/Con list below.Alright so I'll start simple. This game is fun and worth buying if you have the disposable income. With that said, we can get into the details. I have played the Beta, completed the campaign and all side missions, and played the crucible. I have experienced nearly all the game currently has to offer, so this review is thorough. To wrap it all together I will do a Pro/Con list below.

    Pros:
    1) This game IS a great shooter. The guns feel responsive and well made, and have incredible art detail. They are also up-gradable, which makes switching weapons a fun decision making process.
    2) The universe itself is rich with lore. Yes, I know a lot of questions are lingering out there but we have to look at that from an RPG point of view. Your ghost explains right off the start that you wont understand everything, so don't worry about it!
    3) The enemies, while repetitive, are fun and challenging. Sure the AI wont challenge the hardcore shooter, but it gives enough of a challenge to keep things interesting. Oh, and the AI isn't all that bad like others are saying. It is well above par for games in the same genre both shooters and MMOs.
    4) Peter Dinklage. At first I wasn't sold on his voice acting on Ghost, but once you progress past the starter levels (lvl 10+), his character really blossoms. You start to see banter between your guardian (Nathan Fillion) and Ghost (Dinklage) and it is an enjoyable experience.
    5) Lastly, the art design in this game is gorgeous. Every environment I stepped into felt fresh and exciting. Everything really seemed to come across as it was supposed to, from the dark caverns on the moon to the lush abandoned (sort of) cities on Venus. It is a beautiful looking game all the way down to the armor and guns.

    Cons:
    1) Length. I have beaten every story mission, aside from three strikes, and reached the "max" level of 20. There are higher levels, but you will find that out later yourself I'm sure. Back to the point, for a $60 game as hyped and as expensive as Destiny... I only spent 22 hours in game. That's 22 hours beating all story missions, playing several hours in the crucible, and replaying several story missions with friends. The campaign itself realistically probably only took me 15 hours to beat. This is a game that cost $500-million to make and took 5 years? In comparison, the most recent Assassin's Creed: Black Flag game got me 25+ hours on the campaign and well over another 30 hours in side missions and lollygagging. Another comparison, Skyrim. Skyrim took 5+ years to make and it STILL offers me new game play to this day. 400 hours+.
    2) Communication. While making a party to play with friends isn't difficult, meeting anyone in-game is nearly impossible. You HAVE to use the party system to speak, which makes no sense what-so-ever. If a free-to-play game like Warframe can master in-game chat, why can a massive budget Bungie game do it? This is a serious shortcoming and something Bungie needs to address pronto.
    3) Repetition. While I did enjoy the story itself, I did notice a lot of repeat mission styles. Go here, plug me in, go there, plug me in and defend, boss, rinse and repeat. I guess I'm lucky the campaign was so short, because much more of the same mission styles and I would've gotten bored.
    4) Lastly, PVP. With a background of elite FPS shooters that Bungie has, I expected more from their PVP. I know the game is mainly about the story, but if you are going to add a PVP segment don't make it an afterthought. With only four game modes (2 of which are basically the same) and lack of balance it becomes annoying and boring very quickly. I can't play for too long before I notice how overpowered high levels are compared to the newcomers. This will kill their PVP unless a major change is initiated.

    Thanks everyone for reading, I know I'm long winded, but I feel it all needed to be said. Overall this game isn't bad, but it isn't an amazing game either. With the hype, funding, and general Bungie-ness that was behind this game, it makes me wonder what happened. It took five years and while there is a great game to be played, it doesn't quite come through correctly. I am hopeful that Destiny will get better through updates and DLC, but for now a 7/10 seems fitting. Enjoy!

    -Monkiman300    … Expand
  27. Pat1711
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The gameplay itself is fantastic, the controls are very smooth and fluid which makes for fun general gameplay. The PvP and Strike missions at level 20 really help to spice the game up, especially if you're playing with friends, it gives a challenge aspect and I do mean CHALLENGE. The game just needs more content (which is coming up in the near future DLC) and it'll be golden.
  28. SoyMachineGun
    Sep 10, 2014
    3
    I EVER FEEL ALONE IN THIS GAME IT'S A FULL DECEPTION. Regular Graphics, good controls, poor history very repetitive on every mission. Boring This is not a Bungie Game
  29. Nertak
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    At best this game is just a Border Lands rip off. At worst its a jumbled mess.

    There is no coherent single player campaign. You don't progress like Halo for example. After every single mission you get into your space ship and fly away. Then when you start the next mission you fly back to the same restart point on the planet and just go do a different quest. It involves traveling    At best this game is just a Border Lands rip off. At worst its a jumbled mess.

    There is no coherent single player campaign. You don't progress like Halo for example. After every single mission you get into your space ship and fly away. Then when you start the next mission you fly back to the same restart point on the planet and just go do a different quest. It involves traveling through the same area over and over again. Monsters just respawn like in a mmorpg. So there is no feeling that you are making any impact on the world.

    The game has you find gear from monsters but also has a bunch of npcs in "town" that sell gear. What the hell is the point of the npcs? Why not just have the gear drop from monsters. Speaking of the gear, its all incredibly generic and boring. I saw nothing interesting to make your character unique through the gear. Best you can hope for is lame things like grenade cool down being slightly lower.

    The classes are uninteresting. When you level up you just pick the new ability on the completely linear level up order. There is no difference between you and someone else of your class. There is no way to make your character yours.

    Bungie didn't want the entire mmorpg healer/tank/dps rolls so when you level with other people its just everyone shooting the enemies. The lack of rolls causes a complete lack of synergy. Everyone doing their own thing but pointlessly together.

    Dying means nothing. You just respawn. Normally you just respawn right where you were and mop up the enemies that were left. Or if its an event you have to start from the beginning which if your underlevel or under geared just leads to frustration as you repeat the same thing over and over yet offers no penalty at all for your failure. With enough attempt you are bound to eventually succeed.

    Very disappointing. Made me wish I was playing Halo, Resistance, you name it. It didn't fill my craving for a first person shooter at all. Just made me want to play a good shooter.    … Expand
  30. Telurian
    Sep 10, 2014
    1
    First time reviewer, but I felt a need to warn people about this game. Where to start? Most of the reviews have stated the majority of the issues with this game. Painfully repetitive, with zero character creation & backstory. It provides us gamers with no investment in the story, characters or even the tasks we are to complete. Very generic play, with all missions exactly the same as theFirst time reviewer, but I felt a need to warn people about this game. Where to start? Most of the reviews have stated the majority of the issues with this game. Painfully repetitive, with zero character creation & backstory. It provides us gamers with no investment in the story, characters or even the tasks we are to complete. Very generic play, with all missions exactly the same as the previous. I have enjoyed some moments playing with others but those moments are too few and far between. It is priced about double what it should be. There really isn't enough content. Personally, I feel ripped off buying this game and wish I could return it. (Damn digital download). Bungie has made a few maps and a few missions and just repeated them over & over again.

    For the life of me, I cannot see where the $500M dollars was spent. Majority must be marketing.

    I will continue with this for a while longer. Attempt to max level but I don't feel the game can be saved. Just too much to fix to make this enjoyable.

    Save yourself some cash and wait for the "next" big game.    … 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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