Destiny

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  1. 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
  2. gooman
    Sep 22, 2014
    0
    Have return my copy game is just bad.Game runs at 30fps a shooter need 60fps when playing mp.Every mission looks the same... Don't buy it, save your money to holiday hits.
  3. Hortiez
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, great gamemaking, great control, great graphics, great adventures. Wow people are just so whiney nowadays about any game. If its not perfect"in their mind" its a zero. Grow up, games easily a 8. Yes you go over the same levels, just like the halos, you always went back and forth in levels, in rpgs or mmos, you also back track often, its how most games are made. They willExcellent game, great gamemaking, great control, great graphics, great adventures. Wow people are just so whiney nowadays about any game. If its not perfect"in their mind" its a zero. Grow up, games easily a 8. Yes you go over the same levels, just like the halos, you always went back and forth in levels, in rpgs or mmos, you also back track often, its how most games are made. They will expand to other planets, it creates a longer game. I like the integration of one player into multiplayer, great new design, whether its just finishing main levels, public events, multiplayer death matches or strike playlist(an awesome version of firefight) the game mixes them all in fantastically. It really fees like a great first person shooter, then a little rpg, as well as a little mmo. Dont let haters fool you, this is a great game.… Expand
  4. Solid2312
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Best game I've ever played till now. If you like Diablo and Borderlands, this game is made for you. With a big open world, great graphics, amazing soundtrack and a nice history, Destiny is everything I expected.
  5. 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.
  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. PoeticReviews
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Look. In no way is this game a 5; that's ridiculous. As soon as I started playing this game, I couldn't put it down. This is truly one of the greatest game I have ever played, with great atmosphere, awesome models and stunning graphics. If you are thinking about buying this game, do. Without hesitation. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.
  8. GamersHub
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Not going to talk fancy, but I found the end campaign cut scene disappointing and also Mote of Light is hard to obtain, this game is getting rather boring and difficult for me and others in whom I have played with since its release. Strange coins should be more easy to obtain rather doing lame ass missions such as a repeat of a mission you have done before, repeating a mission over andNot going to talk fancy, but I found the end campaign cut scene disappointing and also Mote of Light is hard to obtain, this game is getting rather boring and difficult for me and others in whom I have played with since its release. Strange coins should be more easy to obtain rather doing lame ass missions such as a repeat of a mission you have done before, repeating a mission over and over is just plain boring...I know every opinion critique on here have their own image on this but mine is straight forward and I listen to people and express their problems before mine...so Bungie take action what you promised us and make this epic or this game will fall before it has ever been fully released.… Expand
  9. DocGonzo74
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game that will grow and change over time. The most MMO-like experience I've had on a console, though the social features of the MMO are going to evolve, I hope. Challenging game at times that I hope will change and grow over the next few years.
  10. 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
  11. Shaft62702
    Nov 1, 2014
    0
    Okay I am submitting a new review after hearing about the expansion pack. Bungie want's 20 dollars for a DLC with very little content and are selling the DLC to sony users for the exact same price with 33% more content. Don't waste your money.
  12. 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
  13. jakefolk
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all let me start of by saying there are a few things you need to know to get the full enjoyment from Destiny. First, the game is pretty boring and difficult if you try to play solo. It becomes infinitely better when joined by 1 or 2 friends. Second, you should adjust the sensitivity for aiming because for some reason the starting is just 3. Now that that is out of the way let me just say Destiny is amazing fun. The strikes are super intense even with 3 people. The strike on the moon with the giant chained up Ogre is madness. I can't even imagine what will be in the raid. I haven't had one connection error since the midnight launch which is amazing for the launch of an always online game. Play the game and judge for yourselves, don't be swayed by all of the trolls or misinformed people giving it 1s.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Kairotic
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    So far I am really enjoying the game. It has a Warframe feel to it, but with more polished controls and better shooting mechanics. Loot is delivered at a decent pace, enough to always feel like you are getting more powerful. I love how you can vendor items straight from your inventory. 6v6 matches are intense and varied, and the allowing of vehicles in the matches is fantastic! The artSo far I am really enjoying the game. It has a Warframe feel to it, but with more polished controls and better shooting mechanics. Loot is delivered at a decent pace, enough to always feel like you are getting more powerful. I love how you can vendor items straight from your inventory. 6v6 matches are intense and varied, and the allowing of vehicles in the matches is fantastic! The art design is perfect in my opinion... Not over the top, but still breathtaking.

    The one major complaint I have is the lack of match making for PvE missions. You will run into people during your "quests", but for the most part they are doing their own thing and don't want to join you. They really need to add a mission/group board similar to PoE, allowing you to find/advertise for groups as needed. I know this is the number one feature requested by the community, so I expect it will come at some point.

    Another thing they need to implement is some form of main city chat. Either by voice or text. SO many people I can't talk to! Also, where is the clan support? It's on Bungie.com but seems to be disabled...

    I honestly think they have delivered a fantastic foundation and a truly fun game, and I hope they continue to build upon it. If they maintain an MMO content model with the only purchases past initial game as ~$10 DLC packs, then I am in for awhile.    … Expand
  16. Erimud
    Sep 10, 2014
    3
    Storyline nearly as weak as Titanfall.
    Uncreative FPS, reach destination and kill waves until your ghost is done (insert task here).
    No proximity chat (A universe full of Guardi-- Mimes..).
  17. closenre
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I had to create an account and write a review for Destiny. Look, I am a Halo, COD, Far cry, NFL, NHL, NBA fan. I had no intention of buying this game. However, when I heard that EA had basically destroyed NHL15 i decided to switch my preorder and pick up Destiny. This game is amazing so far. I figured the whole alien thing would get old but I have had a blast with my friends runningI had to create an account and write a review for Destiny. Look, I am a Halo, COD, Far cry, NFL, NHL, NBA fan. I had no intention of buying this game. However, when I heard that EA had basically destroyed NHL15 i decided to switch my preorder and pick up Destiny. This game is amazing so far. I figured the whole alien thing would get old but I have had a blast with my friends running through missions and patrols. THere is more content on here than I know what to do with.

    I guess people are complaining because they expected an MMO when this game has always clearly been a first pirson shooter. For a shooter fan, this doesnt feel like grinding as it is designed to put you into insane firefights. Best fun Ive had so far is getting a few guys together, turning the difficulty up and going off.

    I honestly have yet to find anything I dont like about this game other than the small fire teams (3 max). This one is out of my genre and confort zone but still quite fun. This is not a full MMO, but if your a shooter fan and loved the Halo series, I really dont think you can go wrong!    … Expand
  18. slate0
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Don't support this game. Just don't. Tell your friends not to. It is a $30 game at best. If they release free DLC with non-recycled content then maybe this game will be worth it, but it is very short and it is just "empty." It feels like they haven't tried. Almost every mission is a copy paste job. No meat. Enemies have poor AI and they respawn frequently, so "exploring" is kind ofDon't support this game. Just don't. Tell your friends not to. It is a $30 game at best. If they release free DLC with non-recycled content then maybe this game will be worth it, but it is very short and it is just "empty." It feels like they haven't tried. Almost every mission is a copy paste job. No meat. Enemies have poor AI and they respawn frequently, so "exploring" is kind of like hanging out in Hyrule field in a recent Zelda (ie: you are constantly harassed) Almost all NPC's have no dialogue other than a vocal quip as you approach them, then it's just a screen where you trade cash for goods. Or maybe you get free goods. From a robot. Or get mystery goods and build up a score for gambling with your money a lot. Who cares. Many more basic engine bugs than I have ever seen in ANY game (networking and group play). Peter Dinklage could be replaced by any other bored sounding male. They could have probably replaced him with 100 interns and at least had an interesting game.

    I have played many games in my life. I have paid too much for indie games, and I have payed very little for games that have given me 100's of hours of entertainment. Given the professional names behind this release, I can only assume that this is either a cash grab (note how no reviewers got pre-release code for reviews), or nobody would tell Bungie that their emperor had no clothes. Back with Halo 2 they scrapped everything and started over at a point during development. This is not the same Bungie.

    This game gets one point for teaching me to never pre-order a game again.    … Expand
  19. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    The game is very weak, exaggerated hype for a game without a decent story that is simply going from point A to B and kill enemies, not to mention the AI ​​of this game that is extremely ugly ... I pity those who fell in this game Marketing , FAIL of the year, congratulations Bungie for this bomb
  20. qcDOOMqc
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Borderlands + Halo + Mass effect with a MMO twist to it... simply amazing. There is a very solid PVP in this game, sure it's not balanced or competitive as Halo (especially the coming Halo 5!), but it's still very solid.

    Ton of content solo, coop, pvp, "raids", dynamic events... it really is its own thing, love it! easily a 9/10.
  21. SimonSaysRage
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Bungie, once again, delivers a game changer. Destiny is an absolutely fantastic game. While it may not be as solid as Halo is to storytelling; or CoD to multiplayer; Diablo/BL2 to loot; or an MMO to what World of Warcraft is; it is without a doubt, the best shooter I have played in recent memory. It borrows aspects from each of those games/genres and makes it it's own experience. In thatBungie, once again, delivers a game changer. Destiny is an absolutely fantastic game. While it may not be as solid as Halo is to storytelling; or CoD to multiplayer; Diablo/BL2 to loot; or an MMO to what World of Warcraft is; it is without a doubt, the best shooter I have played in recent memory. It borrows aspects from each of those games/genres and makes it it's own experience. In that alone it separates itself from the cliche genres and tries to be something more - and it succeeds. If you want something new and accessible that has great fighting mechanics, excellent visuals, and the opportunity to kick some ass with friends and strangers - and get some crazy loot for doing so - then Destiny should be at the top of your shopping list.… Expand
  22. Hyfikz
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing and better than expected. Beautiful graphics, good story, great mechanics, amazing end game, loads of customization, missions and strikes are tonnes of fun, and I can't wait for the raids and expansions! Don't let other people reviews sour your outlook, as long you don't have the expectations like the people who give this game poor reviews. Just because the game hadThis game is amazing and better than expected. Beautiful graphics, good story, great mechanics, amazing end game, loads of customization, missions and strikes are tonnes of fun, and I can't wait for the raids and expansions! Don't let other people reviews sour your outlook, as long you don't have the expectations like the people who give this game poor reviews. Just because the game had hype doesn't mean it will have a campaign story better than TLoU, a PvP better than Halo, and an MMO endgame better than anything in history. THAT is why they are disappointed, because this game is amazing. It is a beautiful mixture of Halo and Borderlands and somehow doesn't feel even remotely close to a copy of either.

    To be fair, they do need an online ranking system, and I do believe most of the loot will come from the raids. Keep in mind this game does have an MMO feel, and that means it is going to grow constantly over the next few years with expansions, etc. This game has a huge world, beautiful graphics, and tonnes of gameplay. I am level 20 and about 25 hours in and I cannot get enough. Happy looting!    … Expand
  23. OnlyAnEgg
    Sep 29, 2014
    0
    I decided to wait and rent this one having been burned on over-hype before. I feel my $2 was well spent and promptly returned it a few hours later after making it to level 10 out of 25ish. If you've played Borderlands (1 or 2), you'll recognize the game play, now just take out the unique art style, the humor, the variety of weapons, the variety of enemies, the variety of locations andI decided to wait and rent this one having been burned on over-hype before. I feel my $2 was well spent and promptly returned it a few hours later after making it to level 10 out of 25ish. If you've played Borderlands (1 or 2), you'll recognize the game play, now just take out the unique art style, the humor, the variety of weapons, the variety of enemies, the variety of locations and insert dry dialog, and add decent graphics. You'll get to the end-game grind-fest in a few days at most if it can hold your interest that long. Graphics and the music are the only things this game has going for it, and you'll get better quality of both just watching a decent movie. Do what I did and rent it first before making a decision to buy this game, I guarantee you'll do what I did and skip it. This one will be in the bargain bins before Christmas.… Expand
  24. RampantAndroid
    Sep 21, 2014
    4
    The game just feels lost between being an MMOFPS and being an FPSRPG. It got neither right, in the end. It has no respectable party system; you can SEE other people, you can wave, dance and point at/with them, but that's it. You don't have the ability to enter a queue for a fireteam. The story is just: Go to point a. Kill things along the way. Insert Tyrion Lannister into a computer (err,The game just feels lost between being an MMOFPS and being an FPSRPG. It got neither right, in the end. It has no respectable party system; you can SEE other people, you can wave, dance and point at/with them, but that's it. You don't have the ability to enter a queue for a fireteam. The story is just: Go to point a. Kill things along the way. Insert Tyrion Lannister into a computer (err, I mean your Ghost) and he'll tell you baddies are on the way. Hold them off and then Tyrion will tell you something about the story, and where you need to go next. Rinse, repeat.

    The story is not engaging in any way. The game, while amusing and somewhat fun to play, isn't engaging like Mass Effect, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Bioshock, System Shock....any of the great games are. And I would forgive some of this if it weren't for the lack of ability to actually do MMO social things in the game.

    I'm not sure Bungie can fix the story issue at all at this point. That ship sailed. They can however make it so people don't have to go to a website like destinylfg.net to find a fireteam to play with. Add a "looking for group" queue where you can specify who you want in your group (like a minimum age, perhaps?)

    This game COULD be a 7. But with the state it's in, it's a 4 really. I absolutely regret buying it.    … Expand
  25. dionng1
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Initially, I had no interest in this game, as normally I don't like sci-fi shooters. But a few days after its release, me and my friend decided we wanted a co op game to play together, so we thought we would try destiny. We didn't really know what to expect coming in as we hadn't really followed the hype, but my oh my we were very pleasantly surprised. I have since spent hours on the gameInitially, I had no interest in this game, as normally I don't like sci-fi shooters. But a few days after its release, me and my friend decided we wanted a co op game to play together, so we thought we would try destiny. We didn't really know what to expect coming in as we hadn't really followed the hype, but my oh my we were very pleasantly surprised. I have since spent hours on the game playing co op and solo, mostly co op. The gunplay and overall controls feel very responsive and polished, this is complemented by an excellent selection of weapons. Along with this, the maps are quite vast and detailed, a real joy to explore especially with your friends, if not a little small. Killing enemies is very satisfying, especially with the sniper rifles. I also like the idea of the tower as the hub for the game, allowing players to take a break from exploring to come and customise their character. Now, the real element of the game that has kept me hooked for hours upon hours is the character progression and customisation. It feels great to receive new armour, helmets and boots that can improve your character as you level up; it really does feel rewarding and reels me in to continue playing. Also the graphics and music are stunning and top notch.

    In saying this, the game has its flaws. The story is meh at best with very repetitive mission structure. This didn't bother me personally as I am more interested in the gameplay elements of the game but it is still a flaw. Also, it seems that the number of players on a map is alway very low. It would be great to have 20-30 people on one server, exploring and taking up missions, creating a fantastic mmo atmosphere. Enemy spawning is also sometimes annoying, as often, you kill a group of enemies and leave for a few seconds, and upon returning the VERY same enemies are back in the same location. This is slightly annoying and makes the game a bit predictable in patrol.

    Do not let these negatives turn you off of buying this title, as it is still a thoroughly enjoyable experience if time is invested into playing it. All of these people scoring the game between 0 and 4 are kidding themselves, this is a title worth a try.

    So to sum up:

    PROS:
    -Excellent, responsive gunplay/gameplay
    -Great selection of weapons
    -Vast, expansive worlds
    -Amazing character customisation
    -Top notch graphics and music

    CONS:
    -Poor story
    -Repetitive missions
    -Low numbers in worlds
    -Predictable enemy spawns

    Overall score: 8/10 - Great    … Expand
  26. letterse7en
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    As a coop game this gets a 9 for me. To play alone without friends or PVP, I'd rank it a 7, but overall, this game is a lot of fun. This is just my opinion. I'm an older experienced gamer (37) with a wife and kids. I can honestly say I've been a gamer for 30+ years. At this stage in my life, I don't have the time for (or I choose to prioritize other things over) full blown MMO games.As a coop game this gets a 9 for me. To play alone without friends or PVP, I'd rank it a 7, but overall, this game is a lot of fun. This is just my opinion. I'm an older experienced gamer (37) with a wife and kids. I can honestly say I've been a gamer for 30+ years. At this stage in my life, I don't have the time for (or I choose to prioritize other things over) full blown MMO games. I'm also playing competitive shooters less and less (COD/BF, etc.) as the skill level of the players now days makes it a frustrating experience for me.. With my limited game time, I feel Destiny strikes a perfect balance between a fun coop shooter and an MMO RPG. High level concepts from both genres, but not exceedingly deep in either.

    The competitive mode is just okay. Playing the game solo, or should I say, antisocially...is just okay. Co-op, however, has been a fun and rewarding experience that will keep me playing for a while. I have 5 buddies all around my age who also purchased the game. We've been tackling missions on the hardest settings and building our characters to compliment each other's strengths & weaknesses. When I do have time to play, I have had a blast with this game and all of my friends feel the same way. There's just enough of an RPG element to keep me wanting to play more, upgrade and make my character as bada** as I can. As a shooter it satisfies my desire to shoot things and embark on these strange lands with friends and kick a** together. This game is made to be played socially in order to really get the full experience. However, I think those wanting a hardcore competitive shooter, or a deep MMO experience will find themselves lacking. This likes somewhere casually between the two. The best experience in my own opinion has been playing co-op. Setting the difficulty high and having to really watch each other's backs, save up your special attacks for the perfect moment, etc. All of these things keep things intense and very enjoyable. I love this game but if you don't have friends who will play with you, it might not be as fun for you.    … Expand
  27. TheGuyverB
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    The first thing you notice about this game is its sheer beauty. The second... Peter Dinklage! So far so good.
    The scenery is better than anything I've seen on a console, the first person control is as good as Battlefield and the Destiny universe is as intriguing as anything from Knights of the Old Republic to Mass Effect.
    So why does this game get a 5 from me? Because there's nothing    The first thing you notice about this game is its sheer beauty. The second... Peter Dinklage! So far so good.
    The scenery is better than anything I've seen on a console, the first person control is as good as Battlefield and the Destiny universe is as intriguing as anything from Knights of the Old Republic to Mass Effect.
    So why does this game get a 5 from me? Because there's nothing else. The missions (whether additional or story) are all pretty much identical. The amazement of discovering a new world each time a planet is unlocked is soon dampened by the realisation that whilst the enemies look different, the mission parameters are identical. This repetition alongside very limited customisations to weapons and vehicles and a lack of class specific characterisations left me very disappointed. Despite the unfathomable depth of the scenery in this game, the only word I can use to describe it is shallow.
    Maybe DLC and patches will fix this game for future players and those willing to pay for it time and time again, but for me it feels like an amazing game that got aborted somewhere along the way, packaged and fired out in to the stores.
    I'd love to say the game is redeemed by its multiplayer, but that's simply not the case. The matchmaking isn't good enough for the amount of time it takes and the maps/weapons/vehicles are no better than Halo 2, a game released a decade ago.
    Really disappointing. Worth a few hours of your time but I fear the longevity of this game won't extend past that.    … Expand
  28. Tjackson31692
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    I played the "Alpha" for a few hours, I put that in quotes because it's not an alpha, it's basically a demo. The public would never be allowed to play an actual alpha.

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

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

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

    I kinda knew this game would be very underwhelming from last year's E3 developer interview where they were saying as a positive that all the classes weren't very different so you'd never regret making the wrong choice, which defeats the whole purpose of classes. And I remember one of the devs was like "we're Bungie and we make great games, so Destiny is gonna be great." If you focused on making a great game instead of taking that for granted, the game may have actually been great. The most entertaining thing about the whole game were all the voice actors like Peter Dinklage and Gina Torres.    … Expand
  29. trey_pound
    Sep 10, 2014
    5
    The game is just way to repetitive. Ai is just not fun to play against which is a disappointing given that was a staple in the halo series. One of the best things halo had was its dynamic ai that was very organic and always reacted differently. Their are a large variety of baddies but most are forgettable and they seem to do the same things also a bunch of other dumb issues. It playsThe game is just way to repetitive. Ai is just not fun to play against which is a disappointing given that was a staple in the halo series. One of the best things halo had was its dynamic ai that was very organic and always reacted differently. Their are a large variety of baddies but most are forgettable and they seem to do the same things also a bunch of other dumb issues. It plays well but thats about all it does well. This is the worst game from bungie to date. Its the old jack of all trades master of none scenario.… Expand
  30. TheMcSame
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game at first glance is quite good but it shows it's flaws eventually. The game drops you off right where the beta started and goes all the way up to where the beta ended. That's right, the missions in the beta are the first missions that can be done in game.

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

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

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

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

    Overall:
    Overall, it isn't a bad game but it isn't something to get excited about. Developers like Bungie need to learn that hype is the most effective way to kill a game at launch.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. BonesMalone
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not someone who tends to care for reviews and the negativity towards this title shows the reason why. This has been great for me and friends. The ability to switch between X1 and 360 means I have also been able to play with everyone at some point. The only downside I can site is the max 3 man fire teams for Coop gameplay. As someone who lives in a house with 5 Xbox 360s, this is a little disappointing.… Expand
  33. Exchange28
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Just felt I should speak up, and counter some of the negative reviews. I played the beta and I loved it, and now that I have the full game unsurprisingly I love it. It's a little weird to me that the beta was universally loved but when the full game comes and it's more of the same people don't like it?

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

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

    I think the thing that really hurt this game is the feverish hype it generated. Bungie and Activision did what you'd expect any company to do. I think it came from media and fans who had played the beta. People had this ultimate gaming utopia in their mind and, not surprisingly, Destiny did not perfectly fill it for most people.    … Expand
  34. chadrl
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Great game so far! Fun if you like shooters and fun if you like RPG's. Diablo III comes to mind as far as gear, but Destiny has a much better character development system. I would have given it a 10 but the non-story missions are pretty boring. The story is fun, left a lot for the expansions coming. Stikes and cooperative play are great.

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

    This is a cooperative game. if you are looking to be a lone wolf, this might not be the game for you.    … Expand
  35. Exhibiteddrip
    Sep 17, 2014
    4
    Destiny a game that was said to be ushering a new generation of gaming is ultimately stale and underwhelming in the entire execution. I wanted something more out of this game but the game constantly makes attempts to bore you with the archaic story missions that consist of 'get to this zone, fight waves of enemies rinse and repeat'.

    Bungie wants to implement features into the game that    Destiny a game that was said to be ushering a new generation of gaming is ultimately stale and underwhelming in the entire execution. I wanted something more out of this game but the game constantly makes attempts to bore you with the archaic story missions that consist of 'get to this zone, fight waves of enemies rinse and repeat'.

    Bungie wants to implement features into the game that are common in most MMO games, yet they don't want to be aligned with the genre "MMO". The end result is a hodge podge of systems that are put into place but ultimately fall on it ass. The game has potential but it is far away from that point in time. It isn't acceptable to say that 'this game gets better as time goes on', because that means for now we are stuck playing a totally bland and generic shooter albeit a pretty one with good sound design.

    The PvP is a joke, how the level 20's don't have a separate tier to level 1 through 19 is beyond me. Simply put the team with the higher level characters win. It isn't uncommon to see a team get 2 to 3 lowbies and the opposing team get all level 18 and above. You are instantly fighting a losing battle when you get people below level 10 and that in itself seems like a horrible oversight on Bungie's behalf.

    Now all that being said the PvP and Missions can be fun, that is until it just decides to lose your connection to the internet, even if you are just playing a mission by yourself. This results in you having to start from scratch and play through the underwhelming mission type to get back to where you got dropped from. It is much more infuriating when you are in PvP and get dropped when you are about to finish the mission.

    An expansion pack has already been announced for December which quite frankly is in itself not on at all. The game won't of been out for a full 3 months before more content is coming to it (content which it needs mind you, but shouldn't be paid for by any means). This "expansion" pack is a fancier way of saying "DLC" that is what this is, sure it may have story, armor, guns but at the end of the day how can you release an "expansion pack" to a game that has been barely out for 3 months that you expect to get a 10 year life cycle out of, it is an absolute joke!

    I am annoyed with Destiny, I try to like it but on frequent occasions the game makes me hate it and tire of it. The uninspired mission types the unbalanced PvP the constant net connection which is only in place so people don't hack the game, which I am sure is going to happen regardless of what measures you put in place to stop it.

    A game that could of been a new era of gaming is just a shiny, stale shooter that brings minimal RPG mechanics decent gun play to a market that is flooded with these same things. It is a shame that the supposed $500 million budget couldn't of extended to finishing of in game mechanics, sorting out the terrible story (if it can be considered one at all) and the poor poor attempt at mission design.

    Also any review you see dated the day of release needs to be ignored. So many 10's on the first day of release.... no.. just no.    … Expand
  36. Holmes26
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Great FPS/MMO! It is exactly what I expected from Bungie. The gameplay is amazing! It may lack an over the top story but the incredible single and multiplayer coincide beautifully! It is just as much fun to play solo than it is to play with others cooperatively.
  37. jgaler
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Stayed away from most of the hype and was not going to get it because it didn't look like a game I would like. I got it anyway and its one of the best games I have played in a long time.
  38. Atown
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    Destiny is another game that has been tarnished by an over hyped marketing campaign. If you tell your consumers that a product will be close to perfection and record breaking, you are probably setting your product up for failure. Say for a moment this game did not get the attention it received pre release and gamer's expectations were set at a neutral level, I guarantee that user ratingsDestiny is another game that has been tarnished by an over hyped marketing campaign. If you tell your consumers that a product will be close to perfection and record breaking, you are probably setting your product up for failure. Say for a moment this game did not get the attention it received pre release and gamer's expectations were set at a neutral level, I guarantee that user ratings would be higher and the many aspects of this game would be appreciated as they should of been. The fact that this game is from Bungie and people were led to believe that this game was the Halo of the 8th generation did not allow any room for failure or constructive interpretation. My suggestion is buy the game as if you have never heard of it before and know nothing of its pre release hype and expectations and play the game with a clean slate and neutral mind. You'll be surprised how engaging and entertaining this game can be with the right mindset.

    PS. Take extreme user ratings with a grain of salt such as 0's. They are most likely using the rating system impulsively and based off an emotional response to the game rather than a calculated and thorough analysis of the game.    … Expand
  39. Junce
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    This game features 3 classes each with 2 sub classes, the story though "short" isn't bad and the amount of lore hidden through grimoires is admirable. You can complete the story in a day, but as with most games that include leveling, the fun starts at the max level, once reaching 18 better gear is obtainable, and the challenges for Strike missions increases tenfold, trying to do a missionThis game features 3 classes each with 2 sub classes, the story though "short" isn't bad and the amount of lore hidden through grimoires is admirable. You can complete the story in a day, but as with most games that include leveling, the fun starts at the max level, once reaching 18 better gear is obtainable, and the challenges for Strike missions increases tenfold, trying to do a mission for a few levels above your own can give a fun and rewarding experience, with a high difficulty. The looting is random, but the more you play the better chance you have at getting better gear, the grimoire score affects drop rates from all kinds of sources. Playing with random parties is good fun and using the Phone app can really help you to find other players using the groups tab, allowing for the fun to continue.… Expand
  40. jeremy_perrow
    Sep 27, 2014
    6
    I was expecting a lot out of this game. Like many others, I fell for the hype. I LOVE Halo and really wanted to get in on Bungie's next outing. But this game was a huge letdown.

    I'll start out with the positives. It is a first person shooter that resembles Halo in many ways. Even subtle things like how the Cabal move brings back memories of Brutes from Halo. The Hive are basically the    I was expecting a lot out of this game. Like many others, I fell for the hype. I LOVE Halo and really wanted to get in on Bungie's next outing. But this game was a huge letdown.

    I'll start out with the positives. It is a first person shooter that resembles Halo in many ways. Even subtle things like how the Cabal move brings back memories of Brutes from Halo. The Hive are basically the Flood. And so on. The shooting is spot on. The guns feel powerful, the sound is amazing and the graphics are beautiful.

    That's literally about it. Everything I thought this game would be just isn't. The campaign is insanely quick. I thought it was going to be a 30 or 40 hour adventure, akin to most RPG or adventure type games. But this is a shooter first and foremost and it has a shooter length campaign. You could beat this game's campaign in two sittings, easily.

    I do not like the loot system. Once you level up to 20, the only way to increase your level is by obtaining rare loot with light on it. This takes a lot of grinding. After level 20, the game devolves into a huge grind fest. Most quests feel the same. Go here, hold X to dispatch your ghost and then kill waves of enemies. Every mission is like this.

    My biggest gripe with this game: No matchmaking for heroic strikes or story missions. Having to depend of friends to join you for missions that are impossible to do solo just so you can grind and hopefully get gear that will let you level up is annoying.

    All in all, this game was trying to be way too many things and wound up being a mish mash of game tropes that ultimately failed. I traded this in today and got most of my money back.    … Expand
  41. tnpcook1
    Oct 29, 2014
    0
    This is a typical treadmill game. The game itself is missing basic functionality such as adjustable voice, music, and effect volume. This may have been intended to coerce purchase of proprietary headset adapters allowing this modification.
    There is absolutely no reason to play this outside of a PvE experience spanning about 6 hours that you won't be able to communicate with friends over    This is a typical treadmill game. The game itself is missing basic functionality such as adjustable voice, music, and effect volume. This may have been intended to coerce purchase of proprietary headset adapters allowing this modification.
    There is absolutely no reason to play this outside of a PvE experience spanning about 6 hours that you won't be able to communicate with friends over without purchasing nearly a hundred dollars in peripherals.    … Expand
  42. Peptide
    Sep 11, 2014
    2
    I disagree that the game deserves a zero like some say. It is not a very good game. It has the FPS element down pretty good...but that is about it.
    In campaign, you are constantly in the same environment...as is everyone else. People steal kills from me. What is so special about me (a level 7) when a level 15 guy comes along and kills my targets. So I'm getting board with the    I disagree that the game deserves a zero like some say. It is not a very good game. It has the FPS element down pretty good...but that is about it.
    In campaign, you are constantly in the same environment...as is everyone else. People steal kills from me. What is so special about me (a level 7) when a level 15 guy comes along and kills my targets. So I'm getting board with the environments and the interference. Monotony is a perfect word to describe the campaign.
    Multiplayer is so haphazard. Everyone jumping and jetpacking around. You can't get a fix on anything. But everymatch does seem to have 1 or 2 hotshots who will one-shot kill you.....constantly. The multiplayer is mediocre at best.
    What is most annoying is the dashboard and this stupid Tower, Action is confined to a monotonous environment unless you go to orbit where you have to choose locations and then launch and then wait. Very monotonous and boring.
    The Tower is such a waste of our time. Instead of doing everything in one place or screen, you have to run around this town and interact with many individuals to get anything done or acquire anything useful.
    Honestly, if it wasn't for the core FPS mechanics being sound, I probably would have scored it a 0 or 1.
    I will play a few more times and then go back to Titanfall. I'll also get the Metro redos and that Wolfenstein game. But this one is all done.
    Shattered hopes after a year's worth of hype. Poor job Bungie. Also, there were no improvements from the Beta.
    Now just keep my fingers crossed for Sunset Overdrive and Advanced Warfare.    … Expand
  43. ozorxoron
    Oct 19, 2014
    1
    Go here, hold X to scan, defeat enemies, repeat.

    Well done Bungie, you've just proven that you can still be succesful with as little effort put into a product as possible. You are truly an inspiration to us all.
  44. Anonymouse462
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Just had a blast playing this.

    Joined several public events, did a strike mission and went on patrol. Several other Guardians and I fought together in all three scenarios and then went our separate ways. This is absolutely a social game and cooperation really made a difference.

    Looking forward to the moon mission next.
  45. Slyshooter10
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Would give this game 10/10 if they could make their online better. I keep disconnecting from friends. Horrible online they have. Fix it and its a ten.
  46. 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
  47. whoa_ethan
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    This is a great addition to the Borderlands franchise. I was a bit nervous when Gearbox gave the reigns to Bungie, but I think they made a fantastic Borderlands game. Go get Borderlands: Destiny edition!
  48. Booradley18
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    WELL BALANCED ONLINE GAME

    VERY LONG TIME GAMER REVIEW. I played atari and got a NES system when they were brand new. Have played almost every system released since, even 3do. THIS IS AN UPDATED REVIEW AFTER PLAYING FOR ONE WEEK I AM RETAINING MY 9 RATING as some of my only issues have already been corrected. I did not consider them in my original first impression review as they    WELL BALANCED ONLINE GAME

    VERY LONG TIME GAMER REVIEW. I played atari and got a NES system when they were brand new. Have played almost every system released since, even 3do.

    THIS IS AN UPDATED REVIEW AFTER PLAYING FOR ONE WEEK I AM RETAINING MY 9 RATING as some of my only issues have already been corrected. I did not consider them in my original first impression review as they seemed like day one launch type glitches that are usually resolved immediately. And they were. So maybe 9.5

    The Negative:

    1. Server issues. I don't want to see another code "fly" "hare" or "centipede" again, EVER! This game seems to be 100% connected and requires internet access to play at all times. This is scary considering how fun this game is. If the achilles heal here is the internet or server access. UPDATE: The server issues have settled, as I have not had more than 1 or 2 disconnections since the day one issues. I've noticed a couple of updates that hopefully fixed the problem. Also, one issue I noticed was with the sound. This still seems to be an issue and it occurs when you leave the game for some time and maybe "xbox go to TV" for a bit and then come back. Whenever I returned, I would have sound for xbox commands but not for the game itself. FULL REBOOT needed. Now I can just re-sign in and it seems to correct the sound. FIX THIS!

    2. Repetitiveness - As any long time or informed gamer will know, every game is repetitive to an extent. Historically some of the most simple and repetitive games are also the most successful, ie PacMan. It is expected and to base your whole negative review on that element says a lot about how much you do not understand about yourself and games. The only negative thing I feel when I play this game, when it comes to repetitiveness is with the levels themselves. It takes away from the richness, realness and diversity of each individual level or mission when you have already been to the exact same area in a previous one. It is still challenging, just distracting. It feels cheap and adds a rushed feel when you encounter this as a gamer. It's kind of like when you compare the original "Yoda" from Star Wars vs the CGI Yoda of the newer Star Wars. The original Yoda was more life-like and convincing. With the original puppet Yoda, you were not distracted by thoughts of the CGI version like, "I wonder if the actor was actually talking to someone when they acted out this scene or if they were pretending someone was there??" That is kind of how I felt about the recycling of the levels, it was distracting and took away from the reality or real factor as you try to imagine a real life situation that would warrant coming back to the same place over and over again to fight a different enemy... "Why didn't we just do that the first time we were here?"

    3. Difficulty Settings Are Limited - I love the challenge of increasing the challenge, but that is difficult to do from a single player standpoint. You only get two choices in this and it is possible that you could select a difficulty making the completion of the level impossible or too time consuming. This may be irrelevant as this game is very well balanced and seems to adjust to you, never dull or never too easy on "normal."

    4. Lack of social presence. Seems crazy when you consider you see other players all the time in this game. This is unlike Rockstar's "Red Dead" where you could chat within proximity of other players. You cannot chat with others unless you are partied up.

    The good:

    1. This game is so well balanced it is like a hybrid of a reality based game, first person shooter, and fantasy. Almost everything can be customized, ranked up, and expanded upon. Your stats, gear, and record are public and comparing with friends is very easy. Which for any competitive player, will suck you right in. You can add some variety to your character by adding and ranking up sub-classes as you go. I have only touched on this and it seems exciting and strategically challenging. Your classes only grow with level rank increase so you begin questioning, "Do I focus on my primary class or secondary?" Your rank is your rank. It and your weapons carry over from the storyline to multiplayer. I love this, it reduces the learning curve and encourages more people to play multiplayer versus.

    2. Social factor - As of this review conversing freely with other players is not happening. But the presence of other players carrying out their missions distant from you and sometimes crossing with your objective, is really cool.

    3 Visually stunning you will stop and gaze.

    The bottom line: This is a great game. The negative are very minor in comparison to the addictiveness, fun, challenge, and richness of this game. If you buy this game you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  49. Android18_is_GF
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I've read some of the reviews on this site and come to the conclusion that some of you are looking at this game from the wrong approach. To me this game feels like the baby of Borderlands and Halo. It has the RPG elements of Borderlands mixed with the feel of a Halo game. Rather than what people think saying "This is Borderlands - humor and graphics". The ten is very truthful from myI've read some of the reviews on this site and come to the conclusion that some of you are looking at this game from the wrong approach. To me this game feels like the baby of Borderlands and Halo. It has the RPG elements of Borderlands mixed with the feel of a Halo game. Rather than what people think saying "This is Borderlands - humor and graphics". The ten is very truthful from my impression of the game. Pulled an all nighter last night with a few friends and we had tons of fun. We even had a launch day dance party on the tower with music and everything.… Expand
  50. aleggo
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Was looking forward to play this game. Did not attend the Beta or read much news about it, to keep the fun and surprise effect up.

    Actually I am totally disappointed by this game. Graphics and Sound are ok to good. Steering is good. Introduction / Help Phase ok, little too short. Missions!!! After 7h I have finished more than 50% of the content already!!! It gets very hard that    Was looking forward to play this game. Did not attend the Beta or read much news about it, to keep the fun and surprise effect up.

    Actually I am totally disappointed by this game.

    Graphics and Sound are ok to good.
    Steering is good.

    Introduction / Help Phase ok, little too short.
    Missions!!! After 7h I have finished more than 50% of the content already!!!
    It gets very hard that you are forced to do side missions/ops to get better equipment.

    The VERY long loading times kills all atmosphere.

    It is just a better Halo/Borderlands, not more - not less. Far away from being great.

    Halo-Like Enemy Behavior. Gets boring very quick, at least for me.    … Expand
  51. DarrkHawk
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Destiny is a prime example of an over hyped game. Ever since Bungie announced their collaboration with Activision on a new "secret" project, I can safely say that all gamers were eagerly antipcating this game. What we got is a miserable attempt of a gun based RPG (even MMO) style game that appears to be a very watered down cross between Borderlands and Mass Effect. The game is good don'tDestiny is a prime example of an over hyped game. Ever since Bungie announced their collaboration with Activision on a new "secret" project, I can safely say that all gamers were eagerly antipcating this game. What we got is a miserable attempt of a gun based RPG (even MMO) style game that appears to be a very watered down cross between Borderlands and Mass Effect. The game is good don't get me wrong but the extremely short main story, repetitive nature and all too familiar style that is now nothing special puts the game way out of the boundaries that we were expecting. The online versus doesn't do the game much justice either. With no private modes, poorly designed maps that Halo 1 would be ashamed to have and seemingly terrible server control, It's not really an eye catcher.… Expand
  52. 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
  53. edstead
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Honestly this game is a solid 9/10 for me, given it a 10 because virtually no games on the planet deserve a 0/10, people are just petty and if they don't like something claim its the worst thing ever. Anywho onto the actual review.

    Destiny's genre is something very hard to define, its like Halo crossed with borderlands, crossed with mass effect and some MMO type stuff thrown in too. For    Honestly this game is a solid 9/10 for me, given it a 10 because virtually no games on the planet deserve a 0/10, people are just petty and if they don't like something claim its the worst thing ever. Anywho onto the actual review.

    Destiny's genre is something very hard to define, its like Halo crossed with borderlands, crossed with mass effect and some MMO type stuff thrown in too. For me that results in a beautiful mix of genres I love.

    - Graphics are pretty solid, very nice background artwork seen in the form of skies and mountain ranges.
    - Solid controls easy to get used to
    - Rewarding upgrade system and levelling
    - Good variety of stuff to do (PvP, solo, co-op strike missions)

    I am absolutely hooked on this game and am hoping to be fulfilled with the end game too. If any of the games mentioned above that are similar interest you, definitely check this out.

    But most importantly, GIVE IT TIME. Play at least 5-6 hours before you judge it, explore a bit and see what is out there for you to do.    … Expand
  54. wesker2012
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    I can't believe how repetitive, dull, and bland the gameplay in this game is. For a triple A title by Bungie, this is a huge disappointment. It feels like a lot of talent and money for the game was wasted. This could of been a great game. The controls are solid, atmosphere is awesome, music amazing, interesting setting. The story is nonsensical though and the missions are so boring.I can't believe how repetitive, dull, and bland the gameplay in this game is. For a triple A title by Bungie, this is a huge disappointment. It feels like a lot of talent and money for the game was wasted. This could of been a great game. The controls are solid, atmosphere is awesome, music amazing, interesting setting. The story is nonsensical though and the missions are so boring. The game has a weird overworld menu too. The game is just not very intuitive in the beginning and doesn't make you want to continue playing.… Expand
  55. Nataraja
    Sep 24, 2014
    5
    tl;dnr: This game is disappointing.

    Positives: Totally based on grinding that looks pretty and sounds incredible and has great music. If grinding is your thing then its your game for sure. If you like PvP based on one objective mode and 3 death match variants on well designed maps, its a great game. Negatives: If you like to accomplish something, feel like you have meaning, enjoy    tl;dnr: This game is disappointing.

    Positives: Totally based on grinding that looks pretty and sounds incredible and has great music. If grinding is your thing then its your game for sure. If you like PvP based on one objective mode and 3 death match variants on well designed maps, its a great game.

    Negatives: If you like to accomplish something, feel like you have meaning, enjoy varied game mechanics, enjoy a good story, want to explore, want to interact with the developer and feel like the community matters, enjoy unpredictable public events, don't like to grind constantly, want to make friends and socialize and even just hangout in the Tower for some down time - THEN THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR YOU and should look elsewhere. Its simply not here and there is no indication that it ever will be.

    5/10. Graphics, gun play, sound and music is what you get. The rest is lackluster at best.

    PS - Can't wait to buy 343's Master Chief Collection - when I have that I will be able to look at the original Bungie material with nostalgia - and be further disappointed with Destiny.    … Expand
  56. Sun3030
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    This game is so well done by far IMO the best next gen game to this point. I can't wait for the future DLC content to explore more in this world. Now if Microsoft could keep XBL online my experience would be perfect.
  57. wasteofmoney209
    Sep 9, 2014
    5
    DESTINY

    This game does not look next generation the worlds are lifeless and bland and quite small,their is no real sense of adventure you get when playing a game like skyrim,One of the worst things about this game for me is how repetitive it is you can clear a room of enemys walk around looking for loot in the area then they just respawn again and its so damn boring and it gets worse    DESTINY

    This game does not look next generation the worlds are lifeless and bland and quite small,their is no real sense of adventure you get when playing a game like skyrim,One of the worst things about this game for me is how repetitive it is you can clear a room of enemys walk around looking for loot in the area then they just respawn again and its so damn boring and it gets worse when emptying about 5 million rounds into an enemy with several others for a good 5-10 mins maybe longer of nothing but shooting.

    the story is boring no real connection or emotion to get into your probably find yourself at times thinking about other things in life,it does very little to keep you hooked.

    the multiplayer is terrible you may find the first few kills entertaining but give it 10 mins your probably be thinking about better games to play.

    i paid £55 for this today on xbox one and the guy in the shop offered me to buy the expansion packs £35 DAY 1 LOL.this game clearly lacks content and they have the cheek to release day 1 DLC at £35

    save your money,many other games are coming soon and you will not want to be playing this.

    i think bungie with their 10 year plan they mean't 10 days.

    this game is going on ebay for a quicksale before it has no value.    … Expand
  58. carlholwell
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I love this game, the loot is rewarding and not just thrown at you every ten seconds like borderlands, the combat is smooth and refined and the gameplay is fun. Lots of people seem to think that a lack of explosions and one button abseiling scenes makes a game repetitive and boring and I guarantee no one who said this has tried more than one class to see which they prefer... experimentedI love this game, the loot is rewarding and not just thrown at you every ten seconds like borderlands, the combat is smooth and refined and the gameplay is fun. Lots of people seem to think that a lack of explosions and one button abseiling scenes makes a game repetitive and boring and I guarantee no one who said this has tried more than one class to see which they prefer... experimented with a weapon other than an auto rifle or tried to fight in a way that isn't occasionally pop your head round cover, let alone unlocked the second sub class.… Expand
  59. olibumman
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    good game has a fun gun mechanic great graphics and good gameplay, also you have vechicles like pikes sparrows and a good mix of guns and armour choices
  60. countyourmacros
    Dec 11, 2014
    3
    This game went from a 4/10 to a 3/10 after that laughable DLC they released. The storytelling in this game is the worst storytelling I've ever seen from a game. Bungie misled their fans and I'm surprised there isn't a class action lawsuit against Activision and Bungie right now.

    The gameplay is usually good, which is why this game gets a 3/10 from me and not a 0/10. Mechanics are fun,    This game went from a 4/10 to a 3/10 after that laughable DLC they released. The storytelling in this game is the worst storytelling I've ever seen from a game. Bungie misled their fans and I'm surprised there isn't a class action lawsuit against Activision and Bungie right now.

    The gameplay is usually good, which is why this game gets a 3/10 from me and not a 0/10. Mechanics are fun, super abilities are fun, vertical movement adds a nice element of freedom you don't get in many games.

    However, this game is a 3/10, and I regret pre-ordering the collector's edition. Highly recommend you avoid this game, and all games by Bungie and Activision for the next 10 years.    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. demichelismcfc
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Not impressed at all, was so over hyped and the game is very very repeptive and i cannot get any grip on the story, feel so ripped off for £55. poor poor game
  63. mick1944
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Where is all the content and vast exicting world i was promised? the landscapes are the same in every mission, every corridor is the same, on every map there are the same planes laying around, the same boring AI - who are dumb as well by the way. and the missions are all the same. very disapointed with this.
  64. Borat
    Sep 10, 2014
    1
    Don't waste your money. The game is repetitive, can't talk to anyone without jumping through a ton of hoops, the loot system is terrible, there is no story worth paying attention too, and the multiplayer is boring unbalanced garbage.

    From one gamer to another, save your money.
  65. kingoli1st
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    the scale and the gameplay is breathtaking. it is incredible. the mechanics are smooth but sharp. you just get bl;own away by everything, it is like no other game
  66. gamer0315
    Sep 10, 2014
    5
    not too good but better on the x1 as most games are especially an all online game , if you are going to buy this garbage get it on the x1 best place to play any shooter
  67. Circulogi
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I played the Beta so unlike some other reviewers I have a fair amount of time with the game at this point. Probably over 20 hours so far so read this review if you want actual info on the game and not just rage quitters 0/10 no help reviews. Destiny is an MMO FPS shooter. So what that means is you can play with your friends and explore the inner solar system with your friends and even someI played the Beta so unlike some other reviewers I have a fair amount of time with the game at this point. Probably over 20 hours so far so read this review if you want actual info on the game and not just rage quitters 0/10 no help reviews. Destiny is an MMO FPS shooter. So what that means is you can play with your friends and explore the inner solar system with your friends and even some strangers. You start off on Earth and like most RPG's there is a short tutorial to get you some basic gear and teach you basic controls. After that you can do quite a few different things and the world opens up quite a bit. Under the Hood- Technically I could not be more happy with this game. It looks great on the Xbox One and also on the Xbox 360. I have not seen it yet on PS4 but I'm sure it looks good there too. Graphics are not everything but good graphics also doesn't hurt either. I found myself just walking around looking at stuff as there is tons of detail and environmental effects to take in. It being an online only game worried me a bit. I can't speak for everyone but both during the Beta and my first night of playing it went totally ok. I expected some issues on day one and there were none, nada, not any. That's amazing and I can't believe it hasn't been talked about more. Many, many online only games have all had major issues at launch. GTA Online was unplayable for example for quite a few people for the first week. Just saying. Did everyone forget that? I guess so. The sound design is also top notch. Many gamers play with terrible tv speakers or cheap gamer headphones all the time so they probably won't notice this at all but I did and wow. The game sounds amazing in 5.1 surround and my subwoofer really enjoys telling me when things explode. The effects are fantastic as well. While you are indoors with a metal wall it sounds like it. You don't have the exact same samples played for every situation. Why is this a big deal? Its a big deal because they paid a lot of attention to details to make this game both look and sound top notch because you will be playing it for hundreds of hours. These little details will pay off at hour # 100 for sure. Gameplay- The gameplay for me is very familiar, fluid, and fun. The gunplay is like most modern shooters. Left trigger aims, right trigger shoots, reload is x, etc, etc. I play a lot of FPS games so I felt right at home with the controls. I can't speak for the PS4 because I don't own one but the XB1 controller feels made for this game. You get a ton of feedback from the controller at all times. This is the first XB1 game I've played that so far has used the new tech they put in the triggers. So the shooting is really fun. After level 2 or 3 you get your own speeder bike. Its as cool as it sounds and you can basically ride that around and have a great time if you wanted to. They need to add in speeder bike races if they didn't already! I played as the Hunter class because I did in the Beta and I really like the double jump and the knife throwing that character can do. I have friends that use the other classes and they seem pretty fun too. If you play in a group it might be best to have a mix of classes for best effect, ymmv. Story ( no spoilers ) - There is a story but it seems more of tool to facilitate you shooting more aliens. I for one don't mind this at all. There are cut scenes but they are short and I think you can even skip them. The cut scenes are really well done though so at least the first time I'd maybe give them a watch. I can already tell there is a lot more that is going to open up after I level up more but I'm in no hurry to get there. For me its more about the journey than the destination especially with a brand new game. Play it for yourself here. Gripes- A minor gripe and this is more of a personal preference is there is very little humor. Its very dry like Halo in that serious stuff is going down and you have to fix it. Such drama! So if you love Borderlands for its humor ( and you should ) don't get this expecting the same. If you are playing this with a group of friends and you really should be you can make your own humor. This is the only reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10. My other gripe and its almost not one is the load times. They are a bit long I think but at the same time they are some of the best loads screens ever. You see your spaceship flying around and you can even customize this later on in the game. So this really could be a positive in the long run. Overall 9/10 - If you like FPS, RPG's, are a gamer, etc give it a shot on your console of choice. I plan on putting many hours into this myself so if see a human Hunter on XB1 that lays waste to aliens like a pro it just might be me. Happy gaming.… Expand
  68. Evman
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    Firstly, lol @ all the haters out there giving this anything less than a 7. It's a bloody solid game and presented marvellously. Naturally, the game has a very strong Halo vibe. It feels like a sequel of sorts to Halo: Reach.
    The three classes and the various customisations are reminiscent of the armour abilities in Reach though vastly expanded upon and refined.
    The single player maps    Firstly, lol @ all the haters out there giving this anything less than a 7. It's a bloody solid game and presented marvellously. Naturally, the game has a very strong Halo vibe. It feels like a sequel of sorts to Halo: Reach.
    The three classes and the various customisations are reminiscent of the armour abilities in Reach though vastly expanded upon and refined.
    The single player maps (at least early on) could do with some stronger pacing and lack the 'epic cut scenes' we've experienced in previous Bungie titles, though the 'Crucible' multiplayer mode is where the real action's at.    … Expand
  69. phil24
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    4 Hours in, Still love it. That being said, i bought it with 2 of my friends and have only played it with them. If you have 2 friends to play with the strategy and intensity of missions will make this game a LOT of fun. My opinion? Play with friends
  70. josh2608
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    The hype for this game was a total over reaction, bought the limited edtion and the strategy guide, i feel so ripped off. the game is the same thing over and over again in every level, go through the same landscape, find something to deploy a ghost on, fight off enemies, repeat. VERY POOR
  71. 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
  72. PopiaSena
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Honestly it just feels like a generic FPS, but with an mmo feel to it so I'm not really that impress. Plus the customizing isn't really that impressive. Plus the fact it's online only is a huge negative in my books.
  73. richardD1999
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    I want to feel the love for this game but i just cant. The game was over hyped to say the least, starting the game up i was impressed, as the graphics are beautiful, but thats it. the rest of the experience is BORING.
  74. Scooter0013
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Those that we're giving this game a low review either don't own it and just don't want others to have fun or are completely lying. This game is exactly what I expected, an immersive game that gives you a lot to do. The only reason is that it isn't a 10 is because of the load time and method used to travel from one spot to another.
  75. funkamonkey
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    WARNING!! If you love gaming you have to read this review!!

    If you are reading Metacritic to help you make a decision about whether to buy Destiny or not. STOP. All the positive and negative reviews are useless at this point because unless you've played this game for the last 24 hours or so in one sitting, then you don't know anything about the game. This game is massive and    WARNING!! If you love gaming you have to read this review!!

    If you are reading Metacritic to help you make a decision about whether to buy Destiny or not. STOP.

    All the positive and negative reviews are useless at this point because unless you've played this game for the last 24 hours or so in one sitting, then you don't know anything about the game.

    This game is massive and there's so much to see and do that no decent reviewer or gamer would dare to review it at this point. Saying that, my review and score are based on my first 8-9 hours in the Destiny universe.

    Firstly, this game is a great social experience. Get a fireteam together and head off the Devils Lair and you will pick up loads of loot and have a great time taking down the "bosses". Scouring the Cosmodrome for jobs and loot is a great way to pass the time and now and again, a public event drops in and the guardians in the area band together to take down a walker.

    There's a lot to unlock, from armour and guns to sparrows and ships. Then there's the Crucible, if you want to scratch your competitive MP itch. For me this is the weakest part of Destiny and feels a little lightweight compared to Halo's MP. The map design isn't great but I'm sure the DLC will sort that out.

    So to sum up so far, Destiny's first few hours in Co-op are excellent and that's where it's strength lies. Give it time and it will grow on you. It's more of an MMO than say Halo, so the more you put in, the more you get out.

    Go buy it and have fun. Oh and add me on XBL, gamertag: monkeyofthefunk.    … Expand
  76. Rixact
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I am thoroughly enjoying my experience with this game so far. You shouldn't look at Destiny as simply an fps game. It is meant to be enjoyed over a large period of time. This is made clear by the fact that all game modes are not unlocked at the start and raiding isn't even going to be implemented until next week.

    I feel they have done a great job at bringing two major game types into    I am thoroughly enjoying my experience with this game so far. You shouldn't look at Destiny as simply an fps game. It is meant to be enjoyed over a large period of time. This is made clear by the fact that all game modes are not unlocked at the start and raiding isn't even going to be implemented until next week.

    I feel they have done a great job at bringing two major game types into one. Those being the FPS and MMORPG (kind of). This obviously isn't the MMORPG in a traditional sense, but it does have elements that help to satiate us who enjoy that game type.

    I suggest taking your time with this game. Don't simply run through the storyline, because as many have stated, that will be boring. Do some story missions, explore on patrol with bounties, head over to PVP, team up with some friends for co-op. There are so many elements to this game that I feel are being ignored by people simply chewing up the storyline content and then giving negative reviews.

    Overall, are the story missions a little repetitive? Yeah. But, there is so much more content here that you can really immerse yourself into the world. This game truly has all the elements I am looking for - PVP, RPG, raiding, co-op play, character growth...Very please with the game.

    Take your time in the beginning and it will pay off in spades.    … Expand
  77. TheCrungeII
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    This title is so much fun, if you were a fan of Halo, you will quickly fall in love with Destiny! Bungie's done it again with an amazing online matchmaking experience.
  78. JonahGamer
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    There are two types of people posting reviews here. The ones who think Destiny is amazing and TH ones who are wrong. Before I go on, I will say this game is not what everyone was expecting, such as a free roam world like borderlands and the guns of it too. But fear not, there is still hope, with a beautiful thing called: updates. Updates, if the developers choose to, can change coreThere are two types of people posting reviews here. The ones who think Destiny is amazing and TH ones who are wrong. Before I go on, I will say this game is not what everyone was expecting, such as a free roam world like borderlands and the guns of it too. But fear not, there is still hope, with a beautiful thing called: updates. Updates, if the developers choose to, can change core gameplay mechanics. Meaning they could fix all the little problems people had with the game with a push of a button. Moving on, the game is great. It's beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay feels smooth and is amazingly fun, and the storyline and lore intrigued me and caught my attention quickly. I would definitely recommend this to every one. P.S: I've been waiting for this game since it was announced. Trust me.… Expand
  79. BearShark
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This game is everything and in some ways more than what I expected.

    I think that it is silly of people to give this game a score of 0. To me that means a game does not even exist. Destiny is in no way not playable. It is quite the opposite. I too was pulled in by the hype, but all the hype never showed me what Destiny is not. All of the hype to me was true to what the game is.    This game is everything and in some ways more than what I expected.

    I think that it is silly of people to give this game a score of 0. To me that means a game does not even exist. Destiny is in no way not playable. It is quite the opposite.

    I too was pulled in by the hype, but all the hype never showed me what Destiny is not. All of the hype to me was true to what the game is. People; not the media, were building up this game in their own minds. In my opinion Bungie and Activision put out the game that they said that they were going to make.

    Overall I have enjoy this game, I beat the story in about 10 hours and am still loving it. It is everything that i expected it to be; an FPS with a space theme with awesome art, and fun weapons. And also some cool looking, and useful armor upgrades. There is even an in depth class system that it fun to mess with.    … Expand
  80. domino86
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    People thought that Destiny was suppose to re write video games / MMO's into something we have never seen, people can be delusional and they are. The main thing you need to know about Destiny is that's it's FUN. Im a 32yo who can really only remember one other game that took my life and put it on hold everything else when I got home. Diablo 2. It was nothing new, just more of the samePeople thought that Destiny was suppose to re write video games / MMO's into something we have never seen, people can be delusional and they are. The main thing you need to know about Destiny is that's it's FUN. Im a 32yo who can really only remember one other game that took my life and put it on hold everything else when I got home. Diablo 2. It was nothing new, just more of the same thing but better, more classes, better graphics and "dat" atmosphere, story was "evil blah blah Diablo blah blah" Who cares! you got to hell to kill the devil himself! Destiny is Diablo in space and Im loving it. LOOT B***H ( Jessie Pinkman voice)

    Even now while typing this at work, Id rather be home with a scotch and being immersed in the world of Destiny.    … Expand
  81. willkav
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    A fantastic mix of elements from several games I love. Equal parts Halo, Borderlands and WoW, Destiny is an addictive SOB. Considering the game has only begun with much more content to be released for "end game" challenges, I look forward to spending lots of time in the world Bungie has created.
  82. mykkenny
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. Some mildly repetitive stuff once you hit max level but that's the nature of MMOs, not sure why people are complaining. Once you get to L26-28 difficulty stuff the challenge far outweighs the fact you're repeating something. It's like redoing Halo on Legendary with friends, I love it.

    The first raid, Vault of Glass, is awesome absolutely loved it.
  83. gamjuven
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    I have been loving Destiny so far. From what I've seen most reviews are talking about this game like it's supposed to be a full game right from the start. It's not, nor has it been advertised as being so. It's a 10 year long epic. The game has already received a couple of updates (for free I might add), and more are on the way. Consider the game the first chapter in a great book. More willI have been loving Destiny so far. From what I've seen most reviews are talking about this game like it's supposed to be a full game right from the start. It's not, nor has it been advertised as being so. It's a 10 year long epic. The game has already received a couple of updates (for free I might add), and more are on the way. Consider the game the first chapter in a great book. More will be revealed, and I'm having a ton of fun learning it all. I have a level 27 Hunter and I feel like I still have so much to do. Great game, and they are right in saying that the game begins at level 20. See you starside!… Expand
  84. DeakenBlack
    Sep 16, 2014
    4
    As of now I give it an 8. Day one a 7. This game grows on you as you play. The deeper you get into it the more fun it gets. The game is visually stunning, and the controls are really tight. The classes are cool. Some downsides are you can't pause, and if you idle to long you get booted and have to start your mission over. It's strange that they chose to to 3 player co-op instead of 4,As of now I give it an 8. Day one a 7. This game grows on you as you play. The deeper you get into it the more fun it gets. The game is visually stunning, and the controls are really tight. The classes are cool. Some downsides are you can't pause, and if you idle to long you get booted and have to start your mission over. It's strange that they chose to to 3 player co-op instead of 4, since for 8 years now we've been playing 4 player co op teams in games, and a lot of people have the same friends they like to play with. Now there's an odd man out. I can see the sequel to this game being one of if not the best game ever made.… Expand
  85. dcohen94
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    This game is the **** But don't expect this to be the game that ends all games. That's stupid. Instead, enjoy it for what it is: a perfectly crafted multiplayer first person shooter
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. JustynBowen
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I'm 11 hours in and I have a level 18 hunter. This game is fabulous and I cannot wait to make my second character. The story is riveting, the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is fluent and smooth. I love this game.
  90. Gaarashatan
    Sep 19, 2014
    3
    howd i know the critics were going to rate this game as superb. this game is complete garbage. its sad to see how low bungie has fallen since halo. and thats all this is. a over glorified halo that was released to early in its time. and not completely finished.
  91. JohnBloodhawk
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply put right now, Destiny is somewhat of a Masterpiece in this modern age of games in terms of what it is and what it evolves into. For those who are into the mainstream "Call of Duty" shooter, this game is not meant for your kind. With a unique take on the MMO side of things. Destiny does what old shooter use to be about; Team work and Skill. You learn your class, you get your gear and play in a style that can be uniquely your own. When it comes to Strikes, Raids, and Crucible however, you HAVE to work as a team. There is no "Lone Wolfing" your way through Crucible matches and not playing objectively; that sort of "CoD" behavior as you will, gets you killed and gets you no where. The enemies are compelling and provide challenge when out in the field; actual intelligent enemies that will try to flank you. This isn't "lob a thousand grenades" this is "move around your cover, get in your face, and beat you down" sort of intelligent, which I find quite nice to have an actual challenge, and overcoming that is even better.

    For Story, it is short and sweet; Darkness is bad, you are a Guardian who can wield the Light as a weapon, go beat it up. For those who say the story was lacking? Have you played the the first Halo game? "These aliens are bad and are trying to kill us all. Kill them first and save the universe"! Bam, Blockbuster game. The story isn't about what had already happened, it is what is happening NOW. As a Guardian, you are part of the every going struggle to fight for what is left of the world and the solar system. This isn't about what happened, but whats going to happen and YOU are the author of that story. If you want back story, read your Grimiores for something more in depth. Yes, that's reading, but it isn't required so stop whining about story already.

    For those saying it is like Borderlands? Clearly someone hasn't played enough FPS, MMO's and RPG's to understand the claim they just made. Borderlands is purely meant to be a shooter that's hysterical, doesn't take itself seriously, and gives out weapons like candy at Halloween. Destiny does have a similar weapon system, but "similar" is not the same as "ripoff Borderlands". Playing the games together might make people understand that better.

    For those who say it's just like Halo? No, Halo is Halo, Destiny is its own unique kind. The enemies have a unique take to them and have their own unique flavor but you can see where the inspirations come from when you look at them. The Fallen are your Covenant ((Halo series)), the Hive are your Locust ((Gears of War)), your Vex are your Reapers ((Mass Effect)) and the Cabal are no less then your Space Marines ((Space Marines)). The story is not revolved around THE hero, but A hero. You are not Master Chief, you are not Commander Sheperd and you are not Marcus Fenix. You are a soldier of Light, working with many just like you toward the same goal.

    Lastly, the grind. Yes, it IS a game where you grind levels to max level. Yes, it IS a game you farm for better gear and weapons in order to get to further content. BUT!! This is an MMO RPG FPS, so OF COURSE there will be grinding involved. If none of you every played a game like WoW, I can see your frustration, but **** about it isn't going to change it. This is a first of its kind ((at least in terms of scale and uniqueness, I don't know about any other MMO RPG FPS)) so complaining about it "not being Call of Duty" shows what kind of poor gamer you are.

    Bland shooter? Repetitive game play? Clearly those who say this don't know what they want, or have played enough bad shooters that their opinions are completely one sided. For "professional" reviewers to be upset about lack of content tells me they never did much when they played, as there is plenty to do once you reach max level. Strikes are fun and action packed, Crucible is what I expected a Bungie shooter to be which is well balanced playing fields for PvP. Getting Legendary and Exotic items is always exciting and that feeling of accomplishment you get is oh so nice. This is the kind of game that true gamers have come to appreciate as it goes back to what shooters were once about; team work, skill, but overall fun and compelling to play. In an industry filled with mediocre shooters, many gamers have no sense of value for a game quite like this, and many of those shooters lack challenge and finesse.

    The game has some faults, like lack of communication with other players, and just a couple glitches, but overall the game is great. It provides a good challenged it feels good overcoming them, you relate more to your character because he isn't THE hero, but a hero among the many. And lastly, the game evolves as you play; it changes as you level up and gain new abilities and becomes entirely different when you reach max level. Don't believe me? Play it yourself and find out on your own.    … Expand
  92. Namideus
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    The game gets a bad rep for having no endgame material. I constantly find myself angry about all of the shortcomings of this game, but the fact still remains that this game is insanely addicting. You need to look deeply at that fact for the reason this game is a 10. It's because of some of the problems that make you want to play.

    Most people want to approach it like any other game by    The game gets a bad rep for having no endgame material. I constantly find myself angry about all of the shortcomings of this game, but the fact still remains that this game is insanely addicting. You need to look deeply at that fact for the reason this game is a 10. It's because of some of the problems that make you want to play.

    Most people want to approach it like any other game by completely dominating it in the shortest time possible before moving on. This is impossible due to the rarity of items and is not how this game should be played. Its meant to take months to get to level 30.

    Spread the fun out. No farming! Spend a couple hours every day completing your daily's and get your weekly's done when you have extra time. Don't rush into the higher level stuff and just know that you'll get there eventually. This game has true potential and you'll be hitting yourself in the future if you only approached this game with the goal to reach level 30.

    The most important thing is for people to stop bombing the reviews so terribly. This game has many flaws, but that also means that it still has a lot of potential and I want to see that potential be seized in Destiny 2. Don't take that away from everyone by ruining the chances for a sequel.    … Expand
  93. benrages
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    I'd just like to point out that all these reviewers and negative commenters on the games repetitiveness and general lack luster are simply idiotic. Rating a game poorly simply because the things it lacks or a slight repetitiveness to it is ridiculous. Ultimately, the game is A LOT of fun. Especially playing right friends. This game will have you clocking in hours, and I'm sure that evenI'd just like to point out that all these reviewers and negative commenters on the games repetitiveness and general lack luster are simply idiotic. Rating a game poorly simply because the things it lacks or a slight repetitiveness to it is ridiculous. Ultimately, the game is A LOT of fun. Especially playing right friends. This game will have you clocking in hours, and I'm sure that even the people negatively reviewing it are putting more time into the game then they would care to admit. People need to realize that games are meant to be for FUN. What it lacks, or has too much of, does not matter. It is the most excellent shooter I've played to date. The graphics, mechanics, weapons and abilities all contribute for a well rounded and enjoyable experience. The open world concept with other gamers continuously around is a great way to make it more fun too, being able to interact with other players. Bungie did a GREAT job at this game, and anyone who says otherwise is likely a "glass half empty" sort of person. Destiny is great, fun, beautiful, smooth, and all around possibly my favourite FPS of all time. Thank you Bungie, and goodbye internet blogging keyboard warriors who have nothing better to do than negatively remark about great games.… Expand
  94. FlubbaJubba
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    I expected so much from Destiny - The adverts, the marketing in general made me feel like I was going to be playing an open world HUGE game with thousands of objectives.
    It falls short of that massively, but didn't disappoint completely - which is why I giving it a hefty 7.
    - The game starts with next to no storyline, around 8 hours in (including repetitive side quests) I had no idea    I expected so much from Destiny - The adverts, the marketing in general made me feel like I was going to be playing an open world HUGE game with thousands of objectives.
    It falls short of that massively, but didn't disappoint completely - which is why I giving it a hefty 7.
    - The game starts with next to no storyline, around 8 hours in (including repetitive side quests) I had no idea what the point in everything was - Cool the darkness is coming, cool im a guardian, so what? What's the point in "the traveller" and the massive orb in the sky that was advertised if nothing really happens there?
    - Gameplay is flawless to be fair, variety of guns + AAA feel to the gunplay, just repetitive shooting though, so it can get a little dull.
    - Music is perfect, brilliant theme + quality action packed big songs.
    - Quests - nothing to do OR repetitive boring gaming, no variety.
    - Monsters - predictable, im fighting the same 4 races of mobs, with the same predictable movements.
    - WHY IS LVL 20 THE SOFT CAP!? Make it lvl 50 with faster lvl ups - then the game wouldn't be completed in a day - DUDE IM LVL 17 AND IM ONLY ON VENUS!?!?!

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

    This is a small review, loads missed out - but definitely a 7/10 - been playing for hourssss so I can't fault it for entertainment, here's to hopefulness on Destiny 2    … Expand
  95. Thompson83
    Sep 30, 2014
    6
    Well below the hype and completely devoid of endgame content, Destiny proves itself a shadow of what it said it was on the tin. Bungivision said to ignore the day one reviews, as the game only really started when you hit the 'soft' level cap of 20. Terrible advice, if ever there was any.

    By the time you reach level 20 (or level 29, which is where I found myself as I went to trade in the    Well below the hype and completely devoid of endgame content, Destiny proves itself a shadow of what it said it was on the tin. Bungivision said to ignore the day one reviews, as the game only really started when you hit the 'soft' level cap of 20. Terrible advice, if ever there was any.

    By the time you reach level 20 (or level 29, which is where I found myself as I went to trade in the title while it was still worth $30), you've already seen everything in the game, more than once, with the exception of a single 'raid', the Vault of Glass. You only get rewarded for running the raid once a week, leaving there nothing to do in a PvE sense that has not already been seen and experienced dozens of times.

    The PvP is serviceable, but runs into some pronounced balancing issues, and is a shadow of it's obvious inspiration, the Halo franchise. It is obvious that the departure of key Bungie staff and the hard deadline set by Activision (to capitalize on the unique multi-generational marketshare this fall) gutted this game. There is a Reddit AMA from an alleged developer that confirms that the game that was released doesn't reflect the game they spent 8 years on and one can only assume that they'll include the additional (read: missing) content in paid DLC's, if at all.

    I would recommend looking elsewhere to kick off your holiday gaming glut, as there are several titles coming out with a much more refined vision/pedigree. The gunplay IS very solid, and your every bullet feels as though it has weight and impact, but that ultimately wasn't enough to carry me farther than the first 2 1/2 weeks of playtime. Bungie has often touted the 10 year plan for the universe, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to find this the only title in the franchise.

    On the whole, despite the solid shooting mechanics, I was rather disappointed at the lack of content/story, and can't help but feel a little mislead by the advertising. I can't in good conscious recommend this to anyone who is looking for a game with legs/follow through, or someone expecting the excellence of Bungie's previous efforts.    … Expand
  96. DarthGabriel
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    For Italian users:

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

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

    Recensione completa su Fantasyplanet.it!    … Expand
  97. Caedis
    Sep 18, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoy Destiny as a fun shooter with tight mechanics and a decent amount of customization. The vistas as beautiful and getting into tense firefights (solo or with friends) is a lot of fun. Your character, although mostly silent, looks really cool in the well-designed armor and flair pieces (class-specific addons, color schemes, ship skins, etc.). However the story is so thin I think you'd find greater lore and depth in a game of Monopoly. Bungie has a beautiful universe with an interesting premise to craft an intriguing story however they fall flat. One of the first missions of the game you meet The Speaker who directly tells you "I could tell you about the battle against the darkness and the fall of the Traveler..." but then he doesn't! I want to know what happened beyond the simple "go kill some aliens."

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

    The other thing I'm worried about is the involvement of Activision and DLC. I can see several places where they will be adding DLC (the Grimoire has a card for Jupiter already) but I feel like it will be a nickel and dime situation...keep shelling out money for incremental advances in story or character development. Time will tell....    … Expand
  98. BLACKOUTzkc
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Its a great game i don't know why people have to go on and say its a rip off of borderlands and halo. Some people are giving this game bad reviews and never tried the game and some are just saying its boring but to me i keep on playing it because of the looting the rewards and leveling up it keeps you worked up on getting awesome gear! 8.5
  99. 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
  100. seneal15
    Sep 16, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great gameplay and great graphics. Terrible story and character development. Over-Hyped commercials and media attention. Overall it is a mediocre game.… Expand
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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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