Destiny

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  1. FEARTEACHER
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    If you are thinking of buying Destiny and are being put off by some of the more asinine reviews on meta critic rating it at zero, for the love of god disregard them. destiny is utterly brilliant, unputdownable and a real labour of love. HOWEVER Missions are very samey, you tend to do the same thing over and over again which could get a little boring and when compared to games like the lastIf you are thinking of buying Destiny and are being put off by some of the more asinine reviews on meta critic rating it at zero, for the love of god disregard them. destiny is utterly brilliant, unputdownable and a real labour of love. HOWEVER Missions are very samey, you tend to do the same thing over and over again which could get a little boring and when compared to games like the last of us and even halo and the campaign story could feel a little sparse and uninvolving to some people. But the rest of destiny is so good these become minor quibbles. As an fps in pve and pvp Destiny is a rock solid and highly enjoyable. It looks fantastic, beautiful even. the huge playable areas and skyboxes are truly stunning. In summary this game is well worth your time, its excellent fun with friends or solo. Try before you buy if you are still skeptical but trust me some of the user reviews here must have been written by I N F I T I T E M O N K E Y S 10… Expand
  2. McGlaiver
    Sep 17, 2014
    7
    I do not understand why would this game deserve all the negative feedback? I have been playing it for a while now and I am thrilled every time I play, the game is very addictive so far and the story keeps pushing you forward even if you're tired and you know you should have been in bed already. People give Halo 3 ratings of 98/100, yet this game, which is basically almost like a sequel toI do not understand why would this game deserve all the negative feedback? I have been playing it for a while now and I am thrilled every time I play, the game is very addictive so far and the story keeps pushing you forward even if you're tired and you know you should have been in bed already. People give Halo 3 ratings of 98/100, yet this game, which is basically almost like a sequel to Halo with new morpg features and in my opinion better story (Or at least a bit more sense has been put into smashing hordes of monsters), is being so underrated. Now I do not exactly know how the supposedly "sucky" endgame really is yet, but I do know that there are two expansions on the way and one of them is being released in December this year. If you add competitive multiplayer and strikes then the lifespan of this game is greatly extended, multiplayer is the main reason this game has been created.
    Just so I am not praising this game, I do have to point out that some of the monster fights might get old after a while, but the story and hunger for loot has always kept me going. Performance-wise I play Destiny on Xbox One, a console a lot of people spit on, and the game plays in 1080p 30FPS constantly. I am not too sure about the exact frame rate but I mean the game has never even tried to freeze, lag or have frame drops. It plays so fluent and it truly feels nextgen This is definitely worth the while, it is an epic game and absolute must have. This game is the game that should make you switch over to next gen.

    I think people are just very spoiled these days and in their heads they create image of games that are impossible to do. I have no idea what people have expected and absolutely no idea why would anyone rate the game so badly, perhaps they have played the game on x360/ps3 and expected the same experience I had. The thing is that on the old consoles the game does not have access to some features because the old consoles are not able to handle them. I played beta on 360 and it looked horrible, that's why I have bought a new system just because of this game. This is a next gen game, you should be rating it after playing it on a proper system that has access to its full potential with graphics and online features. This game does NOT deserve such a low rating, definitely hugely underrated game.    … Expand
  3. Jim007
    Sep 17, 2014
    5
    Enjoyed the game until I got to lv 20 and finished the story at lv 14 , now it's just a boring repetitive grind to lv up and get good gear , multiplayer is very average and isn't balanced or fair. Needs more content and not just the same missions over and over and over again.
  4. Phantomebb
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Level 24 about 40 hours in and still loving it. Unlike others I didnt make up false expectations of this game just to be disappointed. This game reminds me of a shooter version of Vanilla World of Warcraft. I really dont get why Skyrim, Every Cod, and Maddenall get great scores when there hasnt been anything new to do in a decade, while there is no other game or experience like Destiny'sLevel 24 about 40 hours in and still loving it. Unlike others I didnt make up false expectations of this game just to be disappointed. This game reminds me of a shooter version of Vanilla World of Warcraft. I really dont get why Skyrim, Every Cod, and Maddenall get great scores when there hasnt been anything new to do in a decade, while there is no other game or experience like Destiny's right now. Who cares about a garbage Cod story, ill take Destiny's over any game out right now. Only gets a 9 because guilds are not done in game but on the Destiny site.… Expand
  5. viaconqueso
    Sep 18, 2014
    5
    This game is too repetitive and will go into the trunk of my car. On my next trip to the game store, I plan to give it to a parent of a nagging child and save them some money for school supplies. No amount of expensive window dressing can make a boring game worth my time.
  6. neonox
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Destiny isn't a bad game, it's just not the promised game. The story and the story telling is worse, but the co-op fun in Strikes is at the moment the best you can find on a next-gen console. I played the game for over 30 hours, and still have fun. The PvP was at the beginning terrible for me, but after some time I managed it to get on the top.
  7. Snaer
    Sep 21, 2014
    7
    This game isn't a 0, but it's definitely not a 10. I can understand the venting frustrations you're seeing from the users do to the amount of hype that was generated for this game. It's a shooter with rpg elements, but it really only excels at being a shooter. The gameplay is very similar to Halo's, so if you aren't a fan of 30 fps non-twitch gaming, you won't enjoy this title. TheThis game isn't a 0, but it's definitely not a 10. I can understand the venting frustrations you're seeing from the users do to the amount of hype that was generated for this game. It's a shooter with rpg elements, but it really only excels at being a shooter. The gameplay is very similar to Halo's, so if you aren't a fan of 30 fps non-twitch gaming, you won't enjoy this title. The environments are pretty if you take the time to admire them. They're big, but linear. You'll especially notice this during patrol missions on each map. The story is nearly nonexistent and is told through about 4 or 5 cutscenes in between missions, so don't expect good storytelling. PvE and PvP are both fun, but are much better suited with friends. There's no direct communication with other players in the vicinity unless you're In a party together, which is a huge disappointment. Overall, don't expect anything too new and innovative here, but Destiny is a solid shooter wi subpar rpg elements.… Expand
  8. Zacinoff
    Sep 24, 2014
    5
    Admittedly I was jealous of everybody I knew that was going to play Destiny. I'm kinda cheap and didn't want to buy a next gen console just for one game so I figured I'd pass on this game for now and maybe get it when it came out for PC. One friend offered to lend me his Xbox One for a week so I could try it out. I was instantly excited to try out this new hyped up IP. I'm a fan of HaloAdmittedly I was jealous of everybody I knew that was going to play Destiny. I'm kinda cheap and didn't want to buy a next gen console just for one game so I figured I'd pass on this game for now and maybe get it when it came out for PC. One friend offered to lend me his Xbox One for a week so I could try it out. I was instantly excited to try out this new hyped up IP. I'm a fan of Halo and Borderlands and enjoyed the story that went along with each so I figured this would be a win. What I found was mostly disappointment.

    Character creation was pretty simple but fun. Nothing particularly special about it other than 3 races and a decent amount of options. Good stuff.

    The first time I used a shotgun I was pissed. Your character doesn't correct after recoil. If you fire an assault rifle the recoil slowly pushes your cross hairs upwards as it should. But when you stop firing it returns to it's starting location. This does not happen with shotguns which makes no sense. Basically after ever shot you have to correct where your cross hairs are but not with rifles... Why?

    Loading times are unbearable. To be fair I'm mainly a PC gamer so that's never really an issue but there is no way anybody who plays this game on console is happy with the amount of time they wait for things to load. Wasn't there another way? Maybe make smaller maps so we don't have to wait so long?

    The large maps are another issue. What can I do with these huge maps... There is nothing particularly special about them and they don't have any use. They seem to be big just to be big. I end up spawning in the same spot during the start of earth missions only to run across the whole map multiple times in the same direction. Why can't they spawn me in a different spot so I don't have to run by the same rocks and sheds over and over again seeing the same enemies in the same spots. I quickly found out that it's better to hop on your bike and just drive across to your destination skipping over enemies. Basically what I'm saying is travel time is boring. Why not give me a reason to stop and fight enemies and to explore. I haven't found a reason yet.

    Boring enemies. It's the same guys over and over again. Also, giving an enemy lots of hit points does not make him harder to beat, it just makes him tedious and annoying. Give the enemies neat abilities like flight, teleportation, grappling hooks, burrowing, tossable shields, blinding effects, etc. It just all seems so "shoot, shoot, cover... shoot, shoot, cover"

    The loot system... Oh god, the loot system. What a steaming mess. I haven't gotten far with it but dang is it ugly. Why give a purple drop if it turns into a blue or green? WHY? If you're goal is to make purple loot tough to find then lower the drop rate. Don't make some sort of stupid lottery system. It's like playing the lottery to win a chance to play the lottery. It doesn't work and it needs to change.

    My overall experience with watching my friends play and my actual time with the game has really upset me. How can a company with so much money, resources, fans, and backing release such a poorly designed game? I'm overall dissapointed and will not be purchasing this for the PC when it's released.

    Save your money, do not buy Destiny.    … Expand
  9. WillpowerGames
    Sep 30, 2014
    2
    For a MMO I always feel alone. I can't trade with other players, I can't talk to them, or even group up meaningfully with them. Each quest is getting repetitive and boring. The visuals are great, the music is great, but the plot is non-existent. What's up with the awoken and exo's? What's up with Rasputin? What the hell is up with coming back from the dead, and not having a singleFor a MMO I always feel alone. I can't trade with other players, I can't talk to them, or even group up meaningfully with them. Each quest is getting repetitive and boring. The visuals are great, the music is great, but the plot is non-existent. What's up with the awoken and exo's? What's up with Rasputin? What the hell is up with coming back from the dead, and not having a single question about it, or how that was possible?! Arg! Where is the story?… Expand
  10. kilroy14
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Haven't been this addicted in a long time. Thank goodness someone is making games for more than just the deathmatch kids. This is an amazing game for co-op is challenging and fun. I'm looking forward to more content, but this is a great start. Levels feel more like rewards than the goal and a diverse progression track and weapon choice let you really play to your desired strategy.

    The    Haven't been this addicted in a long time. Thank goodness someone is making games for more than just the deathmatch kids. This is an amazing game for co-op is challenging and fun. I'm looking forward to more content, but this is a great start. Levels feel more like rewards than the goal and a diverse progression track and weapon choice let you really play to your desired strategy.

    The only negative is some of the detailed stuff is hard to figure out and isn't' super intuitive. There is a lot of mystery and "figuring it out" to get all the value of each feature. If you're impatient, it works against you.

    However the elegant blend of co-op, single player, and competitive game play hasn't been accomplished yet. I have a feeling the younger crowd just wants to level up and be uber and kill n00bs.. every other game is for them.    … Expand
  11. movieman2
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    This game has many things wrong about it, but its so well made. The story sucks and the missions are REPETITIVE, the loot is great and very addicting. If you love halo and borderlands this is a must have.
  12. phishyphishy
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    Destiny reminded me why I loved Halo so much, it's simply about shooting some monsters. Looking past the grand expectations placed on Destiny, at it's core it is a simple and fun FPS. Repetitive? Yes. But so was the beloved Halo. Convoluted story? Yup. But explain to me what was going on in Halo. I put it simply like this. Did you love Halo? If so, you will spend a ton of hours on thisDestiny reminded me why I loved Halo so much, it's simply about shooting some monsters. Looking past the grand expectations placed on Destiny, at it's core it is a simple and fun FPS. Repetitive? Yes. But so was the beloved Halo. Convoluted story? Yup. But explain to me what was going on in Halo. I put it simply like this. Did you love Halo? If so, you will spend a ton of hours on this game... and enjoy it.… Expand
  13. MerlinJnr
    Oct 31, 2014
    4
    Too much hype, not enough delivery. This is a below average game with repetitive story based missions and limited and unbalanced multiplayer. The environments were dull as were the weapons. The whole game just feels like a shell of a potentially good game with extremely limited content. Anyone giving this a 10 needs to get out more as this must be the first and only game you've played.Too much hype, not enough delivery. This is a below average game with repetitive story based missions and limited and unbalanced multiplayer. The environments were dull as were the weapons. The whole game just feels like a shell of a potentially good game with extremely limited content. Anyone giving this a 10 needs to get out more as this must be the first and only game you've played. (Hence the wow its a 10).

    Summary: Soulless shell of a game that will have you grinding all the way to the trade in centre.    … Expand
  14. SkankyNurse
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    First of all, this is an 8.5 out of 10 game, I am scoring 10 just to add a little balance to those given 4 or less, those scores are ridiculous as this is a beautifully crafted game with great potential. I am about 4-5 hours in and have Earth, The Moon and the Crucible now open to me. These initial missions have been developed so that people can adjust to the gentle nuances between thisFirst of all, this is an 8.5 out of 10 game, I am scoring 10 just to add a little balance to those given 4 or less, those scores are ridiculous as this is a beautifully crafted game with great potential. I am about 4-5 hours in and have Earth, The Moon and the Crucible now open to me. These initial missions have been developed so that people can adjust to the gentle nuances between this FPS and others (I keep hitting the RB button for grenade which is a little frustrating), I can understand why some people very early on the release day stated it is a repetitive grind as the initial missions are a little cut and paste, However this has been developed to be an epic saga spanning the galaxy and yet early criticisers have barely escaped the gravitational pull of earth before hurling unwarranted criticism at this game. The game feels well balanced and the shooting mechanics are excellent, time will tell whether the more exotic weapons others have bemoaned as lacking appear. I am enjoying this game immensely and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys some RPG with their FPS.… Expand
  15. sanchwhich
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I don't know where all the trolls come from on this website, but this game is basically the cornerstone of fps's. It really shines once you get past the first planet. The moon really sold it to me specifically the sword of croata mission. 10/10 would pay $60 again.
  16. Elkethus
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    =Great game so far this game is not made for everyone since is an mmo.but for mmo anbd shooter lover this game is perfect.everything is great the rp is strong also
  17. l1u3k7e
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Not sure what game some of these negative reviewers are playing. But anyways. I'm highly enjoying this one from Bungie. I have a level 10 Hunter and thinking about creating a Warlock. Fantastic gameplay. Looks great on the one. Story has me interested. Is the story as good as Halo? Of course not. It doesn't have to be. Great game all around. Looking forward to playing more.
  18. kmdcanada
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    This game (and all games) are developed on PC hardware, but they release it on console anyway? WTF making games just because you are in it for the money is pathetic. Go run a bank if you don't care about gamers, leave game development to GAMERS!
  19. quantumphysics
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    Stay away from this game. I was really excited for it after the beta and loved it, but this game is basically just an extended beta. I reached level 20 after a few hours play and the game was still more or less the same thing. Just took my game back to gamestop and traded it in.

    Would avoid.
  20. TRYthisONaMAC
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Love the game, it is like Halo/Boarderlands. Great music, great graphics, smooth game play and pvp modes. I think the people who don't like this don't play MMO's. There is going to be some repetitive play, because the drive is for gear.
  21. Strangerman
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This game is proof why metacritic should not allow user reviews from people who dont know how to review. Trolls who dont care about a game or who just want to be trolls give false scores because they think it gives them some sort of power. A 0 is a game thats broken and will not play a 5 is a game in the middle of the ground. Now that said lets give this gem a real review. Destiny is aThis game is proof why metacritic should not allow user reviews from people who dont know how to review. Trolls who dont care about a game or who just want to be trolls give false scores because they think it gives them some sort of power. A 0 is a game thats broken and will not play a 5 is a game in the middle of the ground. Now that said lets give this gem a real review. Destiny is a Shooter first and foremost that has some light rpg leveling to it. The gunplay is as tight as anything on the market, then guns have a nice feel to them ans aiming is spot on. The servers which you are tied to are more stable then any launch game Ive seen to date. The worlds are detailed and draw you in the rain in the jungles of venus drip on your screen making you feel like your their. Enemies who once you barely survived soon run in fear as you come back leveled up. The guns have all your bases covered, sniper, assault, hand guns, rocket launchers, shotguns and a few extras for fun. As good as the gunplay is the real treat here is using the light of the traveler to destory your foes. This is were the rpg elements come into play and have a somewhat mass effect feel to them which is great imo, using you massive powers to wipe out waves of enemies is a thrill like no other game can offer. The multiplayer which is built in at the core is top notch you may find yourself at the edge of defeat when someone else will come along in the nick of time, the singleplayer elements are also top notch. The story is great and has that Halo, Stars Wars, Mass effect feel to it. The strike team missions are among the best co-op out there and should not be missed killing massive enemies with a squad is the best part of this game. PvP is there in all its glory it has vehicles, powers, and a few new twist and a great feel to the progression of it and great rewards. There really is not enough great things to say about this game it is the best shooter on the market the blend of singleplayer, multiplayer, and MMO forms a hybrid that is hard to put down. If your a fan of Sci-Fi this is a must have, if your a fan of great shooters this is a must have, if your a fan of building a character into the savior of the World this is a must have. Or if you just love great games and shooting people in the face with a rocket launcher this is a must have. This game lives up to all its hype and so much more do yourself a favor and go to the store and live you Destiny I for one will see you there.… Expand
  22. joshieward
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Great game. The downsides are also bonuses, it forces you to find friends or other people at least to do raids with you, for proper co-op. Much better with friends, but great anyways.
  23. IdealCitizen
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Loving this game so far. Can't wait for the updates and DLC. I've actually read the grimoire and have found th story to be quite entertaining. Seeing as how I enjoy the concept I don't mind going online to find more info on a game I'm already enjoying. Co-op is a blast. Competitive multiplayer takes a bit of getting used to due to the powers and unique skills involved. But once you get theLoving this game so far. Can't wait for the updates and DLC. I've actually read the grimoire and have found th story to be quite entertaining. Seeing as how I enjoy the concept I don't mind going online to find more info on a game I'm already enjoying. Co-op is a blast. Competitive multiplayer takes a bit of getting used to due to the powers and unique skills involved. But once you get the hang of it those same powers and skills make the matches very exciting.… Expand
  24. dagoeglein
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    You will feel immersed from square one with this game. Design is beautiful, UI is intuitive and game play mechanics are rock solid. This game is a blast!

    Pay no attention to negative reviews; 95% of them have 1 review (for this game alone) and give invalid points or reasoning.
  25. Cowtipster
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    A review from a non-hater / non-fanboy. The reviews for this game have been some of the absolute worst I have seen for a game ever. A zero? 2s and 3s? It's laughable. Albeit not without flaws this is a solid game well worth $60.

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

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

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

    In a nutshell this game is a 5/10 for multi and a 9/10 for single player / coop. This is why I gave it a 7 overall. I personally bought it for the SP so I am loving the hell out of it. It is a dangerous game to promote a game as hard as Bungie has with this title and not expect volatile reactions from the public but this is far from a bad game. Unless as I said before, you were only buying for the multiplayer. I hope this review helps a bit with you gamers on the fence one way or the other.    … Expand
  26. hmessenger6
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Here's my review. I don't understand how any of you can give a proper rating after having played the game for just hours or days. This is an MMO. A long term game. There is no way that critic or gamer has had anywhere close to enough time to evaluate game play and see if the endgame is worth it. Grinding through a game just to get to the top isn't playing a game. It isn't exploring andHere's my review. I don't understand how any of you can give a proper rating after having played the game for just hours or days. This is an MMO. A long term game. There is no way that critic or gamer has had anywhere close to enough time to evaluate game play and see if the endgame is worth it. Grinding through a game just to get to the top isn't playing a game. It isn't exploring and learning and experiencing. I would love to see the halfway decent, competent review that has come out since the game released that hits everything. Yes everything. Because until you can do that you are not qualified to give a proper score.
    This game is something different and it seems that people hate change. It is fun and I haven't found questing or general exploration to be anything but a hoot. The only problem is that the multiplayer matching system can seem a bit unbalanced even though it is supposed to even everyone out. But then again COD does the same thing and that's all people play in that game.
    This is a long term endeavor. Something that won't take the weekend for you to complete. Don't expect to find everything out of the gate. Don't expect to get overpowered. For those who like to play like that then nothing will every satisfy you because you are more interested in blowing other people away rather than enjoying the game. Maybe it isn't always about being the best and winning all the time. Maybe sometimes it is just about enjoying the game. Pffffft. Like you all aren't going to rip that line apart.
    Give the game a try. You might like it.    … Expand
  27. deathman6488
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I wanted to wait to write my review so as to avoid a knee jerk reaction to the game. I also have read quite a few people on here bashing the game and I respect your opinion even if a bit miss guided. To be fair I started judging this game shortly after Bungie handed off the reins to 343 after reach was launched. The initial rumblings were a kin to a mmo but with shooter aspects. ThisI wanted to wait to write my review so as to avoid a knee jerk reaction to the game. I also have read quite a few people on here bashing the game and I respect your opinion even if a bit miss guided. To be fair I started judging this game shortly after Bungie handed off the reins to 343 after reach was launched. The initial rumblings were a kin to a mmo but with shooter aspects. This intrigued me. long have I thought that Bungie could have done something like this with the halo franchise but I digress. The game play feels solid. Shooting mechanics are as to be expected in a vary Bungie style. The super ability are thought out and as for cool down time I am not sure why people complain about it. If you are frugle and work on your building your character you can unlock armor that drastically reduces the time need to build that up. Also if you pay attention to your level upgrades you can decrease it even further. The levels are huge in patrol mode and in story missions they still feel large but they do not let you stray to far from your goal. Once you hit a firefight you are in for a treat. They are tight and full of action. You will be looking for cover a lot if you have a low level character but that is a good thing if you were a tank right off the bat it would not be as enjoyable when you unlock really good gear. I would like to address a few comments at this point about communication. Yes you have to invite people to chat with you in order to organize you fire team. with that said most of the time I will never talk to you but I will help you, kill things, and revive you if you need that. Most players use to proximity mics and open headset screaming will not like this game because it is not for you. We have COD and Halo for that. Go play those games. This is a MMO lite. As for grinding for gear and weapons. That is inherent apart of rpgs. I knew that going in. if you know that going in you will do just fine and enjoy the game. The one thing holding this game back is the less than informative story. If you want to know what is going on you have to go to Bungie.net and look at the cards you unlock. (by the way if you upgrade cards on their you will get extra bonuses in game.) That is a little annoying. That is my only issue. The worlds are huge fun to play in the game play is frantic at times and slow when needed. I also fee that at the "end of the game" the real game starts. With raids and high level replays the game gets new legs.

    At the end of the day I love the game. The little things that annoy me are just that little and I think the story missions with the expansion pass will greatly increase the playability of the game for years to come. My final notes. Please disregard the day one reviews. Anyone bold enough to shout out "Terrible not worth your money." has not had time to truly play the game and ultimately has not the experience nor the knowledge to truly rate the game and is just click bate. also I will add one * to my review. I enjoy Bungie game. I have owned many. I also have not enjoyed playing cod or battlefield. So also please take my review with a grain of salt. I like Bungie. I have fallowed them for a long time and at the end of the day if you see me come say hi or join in a dance party. If you need help reach out to the Bungie community and someone will answer your call. This game is not for the what I like to call "Bro game" but is truly for the rpg mmo crowd that enjoys a good shooter.    … Expand
  28. QFC
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Great game! After putting over eighty hours of gameplay I keeping going in for more. For the people who are complaining about the game is being too short need to relies that Bungie has given this game a ten(10) year plan. What other game has a ten(10) year plan? I would highly recommend this game, don’t believe me go rent it and see.
  29. Glimmerman333
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    Amazing.... After playing MMOs and shooters for over 15 years I can happily say that this game has changed it up. It has incorporated elements from both genres very well. This game was a big undertaking with a ton of hype. It has been everything I had hoped for. The problems that have arisen have been addressed. If they haven't been then they are planning to fix them. I have not seen aAmazing.... After playing MMOs and shooters for over 15 years I can happily say that this game has changed it up. It has incorporated elements from both genres very well. This game was a big undertaking with a ton of hype. It has been everything I had hoped for. The problems that have arisen have been addressed. If they haven't been then they are planning to fix them. I have not seen a producer be this open and dynamic when patching games. Overall an amazing buy. I have sunk tons of hours into this with many more to come!… Expand
  30. Anderman
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    It is a fun game, This is a MMO..Most mmo's you grind..I think the call of duty lovers are looking for that type of game...This is a fun Sci Fi MMO..Get mission, Kill Bad Guy, Get XP and Gear...Get Mission ECT. I am only level 10 but am having fun..Do I play 12 hours a day..NO.. But if you are looking for a FPS MMO this is a good choice.
  31. Travdaddy82
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    *** I'm level ten so i'm half way to max but this has been my experience thus far***

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

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

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

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

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

    1/10 because of the beautiful graphics    … Expand
  32. danomarino
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Don't listen to the haters, this game is really good. I've had a lot of fun with this game so far, people are just hating on it because it was so hyped. It tells you something that the reviews are either positive or negative....nothing really in between. People just hating something because they heard it was going to be something awesome.
  33. 10THLVLFIGHTER
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Bungie hits it out of the park again. Great game lots of variety amazing story and music. Can't wait for raids and all the additions to come. 10 out of 10.
  34. TheSpartanPlays
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    Absolutely incredible, the hype is 100% real, the promotion is justified! Excellent game, months worth of fun in store. Ignore the bad reviews most people are too busy having a blast in game to come here. People just like to bash hyped games, pick up your copy and ignore the nonsense.... Destiny is the REAL deal.
  35. Cirrusstrafe
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    It's fun. It's more fun with friends. It's not Halo, it's not Borderlands, and it's not Call of Duty. It's kind of its own thing that borrows a lot of concepts from other games, merges them all nicely--some more than others--and polishes everything so well that if the sun were out it would blind you. It's doing what it wants to do very, very well.

    However, a lot of people get the wrong    It's fun. It's more fun with friends. It's not Halo, it's not Borderlands, and it's not Call of Duty. It's kind of its own thing that borrows a lot of concepts from other games, merges them all nicely--some more than others--and polishes everything so well that if the sun were out it would blind you. It's doing what it wants to do very, very well.

    However, a lot of people get the wrong picture, or expect the wrong thing, or just "don't get it" so I'm going to clear a lot of the misconceptions up right now, as neutrally as possible, so as to guide people who are on the fence or help people who don't seem to like it learn to like it more for what it is and not what they were expecting it to be.

    Destiny is first and foremost a co-op game, and is greatly enhanced by playing with a tight-knit group of friends. It is also about "grinding." The thing about grinding though, is that it isn't really a grind when you're doing it with your friends. Destiny creates this great play space for your friends to hook up for a few hours and just blow **** up together, whilst slowly gaining power for bigger, crazier things (Storms, Raids, etc).
    Destiny's core play model seems to be to lay the groundwork for continual "grind" style advancement, but then serve that up on a silver platter with fun, polished gameplay, frenetic action, and doing it all with your friends, all at easily choosable and switchable levels of difficulty and depth while being able to flip to PvP at the drop of a hat.

    It is not without its flaws. The first few hours of pacing are really awful compared to everything mid-Moon and on. Similarly, the game doesn't really hit full stride until you, and your friends, hit max level and you all start gunning for super difficult stuff as a team. Thankfully this only takes about 12-14 hours to get to, and it's not like the game isn't smooth and fun up till then anyway.
    The storytelling excels in some places (Venus-endgame/Awoken arc) and falls super flat in others (Ghost's VAing, Dinklage I am disappoint). Many things are not explained well, if at all (bounties, transferring gear between characters, how vendor rep/levels and faction rep works).

    All in all, for what it sets out to do, it hits home well enough to have a truck load of staying power, especially if they really ratchet out the expansions and DLC quickly.

    In terms of just wanting to hang out with friends and blow **** up while feeling a sense of advancement and at the same time opting in or out of competition at my discretion, this is totally going to be my number one go to now. It hits all those marks with flying colors, at least for me. I just hope enough of my bros stick with it when the dust settles.

    TL;DR
    Destiny is co-op loot grind game at its core and if you don't like that then it won't appeal to you at all, but it's the first FPS style one that really gets it right. The gunplay is great, the graphics are fantastic, the underlying design is solid, and the UI/menus/feedback/HUD should be an industry standard.
    Bungie cast a mortar and pestle out of gold, polished the crap out of it, made it **** out candy and explosions while you did it, and put in up to five extra handles for your friends.

    I can only assume the reason this game has a 5.0 average user rating as of this review due to the fact that half of the players were expecting something else, and the other half realize what it is and like it.    … Expand
  36. Pat1711
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The gameplay itself is fantastic, the controls are very smooth and fluid which makes for fun general gameplay. The PvP and Strike missions at level 20 really help to spice the game up, especially if you're playing with friends, it gives a challenge aspect and I do mean CHALLENGE. The game just needs more content (which is coming up in the near future DLC) and it'll be golden.
  37. cain3482
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    It is exactly what I expect. Everyone is saying it isn't as good as Borderlands, or Halo, or WoW. STOP COMPARING IT TO OTHER GAMES. If they wanted to make a clone of another game then they EASILY could have.

    Destiny is its own unique game and I enjoy every bit of it. I REALLY like how they did the endgame piece that there is another stat on armor, called Light, that is what brings you    It is exactly what I expect. Everyone is saying it isn't as good as Borderlands, or Halo, or WoW. STOP COMPARING IT TO OTHER GAMES. If they wanted to make a clone of another game then they EASILY could have.

    Destiny is its own unique game and I enjoy every bit of it. I REALLY like how they did the endgame piece that there is another stat on armor, called Light, that is what brings you past lvl 20. So it means that if you are with all lvl 22 players then you have around the same level of equipment. This makes endgame strikes(dungeons) and raids a lot easier to play, as you can clearly see that a lvl 20 player doesn't have good enough gear for a lvl 24 or 26 strike.    … Expand
  38. SciFiBen
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    I've been having so much fun with my friends in Destiny that I haven't checked the score until now, and I just cannot believe the criticism this game is receiving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    And for the 0 score reviews I say - if you can't find some happiness in this game, than maybe gaming is not for you.    … Expand
  39. wayttrnilsson
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Not perfect but it is still a good game. Destiny is very vry time consuming and takes a long time to level up but if you play with a group of friends this game is very fun and satisfying. The pvp is fun and competitive just like the Halos were. Could easily see this game becoming a decent competitive game. I do feel like bungie tried to take the best of all the top types of games (haloNot perfect but it is still a good game. Destiny is very vry time consuming and takes a long time to level up but if you play with a group of friends this game is very fun and satisfying. The pvp is fun and competitive just like the Halos were. Could easily see this game becoming a decent competitive game. I do feel like bungie tried to take the best of all the top types of games (halo cod borderlands wow) and they did a great job but i feel like they could have been a tad more original or creative. The game is still very far from its finished product so i hope to see what else bungie gives us as we progress through the game. I give it a 9 because its a fun interesting challenging game that could be made more fun by playing with friends or more challenging by playing by yourself. Some negatives i still dont think destiny was fully ready for release and can still use some tweaking and fixing of the in game glitches. Good job bungie... you may have done it again... created the next generation of online shooters and raised the bar for online console gaming.… Expand
  40. Neelyry
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    The gameplay is outstanding. However the story seems lacking. Beating the game seemed non eventful but thats probably bc they saved stuff for the expansions. Lets face it we all bought this for pvp anyways. Only other issue involves no matchmaking on raids. So you have to find a group of six ppl on your own to beat it. As well you can disintegrate people but the game is still rated teen?The gameplay is outstanding. However the story seems lacking. Beating the game seemed non eventful but thats probably bc they saved stuff for the expansions. Lets face it we all bought this for pvp anyways. Only other issue involves no matchmaking on raids. So you have to find a group of six ppl on your own to beat it. As well you can disintegrate people but the game is still rated teen? Its one curse word away from the M rating… Expand
  41. Richie
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I'm just about to hit level 20 and still having an absolute blast playing Destiny, I haven't had this much fun playing an online co-op action/shooter/RPG in a while. In fact the game has gotten better every time I've played it. Destiny is a really great game. Sure, it has some flaws but they don't affect the great gameplay or awesome graphics so I honestly could care less about minorI'm just about to hit level 20 and still having an absolute blast playing Destiny, I haven't had this much fun playing an online co-op action/shooter/RPG in a while. In fact the game has gotten better every time I've played it. Destiny is a really great game. Sure, it has some flaws but they don't affect the great gameplay or awesome graphics so I honestly could care less about minor flaws. To me this game is pretty close to flawless. Don't listen to the whiny crybabies, Destiny is a legit game. There was wayyyyyy too much hype surrounding Destiny, but it ended up being a great finished product that will hopefully have positive continued support. Everyone that I know playing the game is liking it as much as I do. It's challenging, it takes some level of skill, finding new gear is cool, leveling up is fun, and the graphics are at times stunning. Destiny should be on everyone's list to try out online with friends. Anyone looking for a graphically stunning game with top notch gameplay and fantastic online multiplayer co-op should be checking out Destiny. Even the online PvP is great. This game is legit so don't pass it up, if they continue to support it I will be playing for a while. Compared to what's out for next gen console right now, Destiny offers a very worthwhile experience.

    Graphics: 9.5
    Gameplay: 9.5
    Online multiplayer: 9.5
    Story: 7
    Replay Value: 9.0    … Expand
  42. Lancerguy
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    Ummm, so lv20 is the cap. They released 1/3 of a game, hyped it up, and then charged $60 for it. The gameplay is what I'd call "HALO" The Borderlands", aka a mix of halo and borderlands gameplay. The content is lacking, and the multiplayer VS isn't that great. I'm seriously disappointed, I would pay 39 for this, but not 59.... LAME >:(
  43. MidnightReview
    Jan 14, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny. What is there to say about it. If i just went by the fact bungie made its awesome but if i only saw activisions name on it i would say its gonna be some mindless shooter. Both made it so it seems. Its a great game overall but the problems cripple its enjoyability to the point where you have to repeatedly download the same update over and over again. I dont have a great connection but im not doing a gigabyte of updates every time i sign on..… Expand
  44. jamarmstrong
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    Great game, but the main storyline is disappointingly short. I've completed this after just 4 days - I was expecting a huge amount more. When compared to other games that give 60-100 hrs of gameplay, this just isn't good enough these days. I will continue to play to try more of the PvP content, but I'd much rather have more story and more different environments, and less linear gameplay.
  45. MegaMattTyrrell
    Sep 23, 2014
    3
    I am very glad I did not spend $60 on this game. Instead, my poor friend had to. Both of us played through it in a few days and I have to say, this game was more hyped than Grand Theft Auto 5. It wasn't the bells and whistles we were promised. In fact, it was the exact opposite. The game lacked any excitement. I would not recommend this game. Unfortunately, its just another "next genI am very glad I did not spend $60 on this game. Instead, my poor friend had to. Both of us played through it in a few days and I have to say, this game was more hyped than Grand Theft Auto 5. It wasn't the bells and whistles we were promised. In fact, it was the exact opposite. The game lacked any excitement. I would not recommend this game. Unfortunately, its just another "next gen Nintendo killer" that has yet to amaze me.… Expand
  46. sheehanje
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    At it's worst - it's a good shooter. Problem is, there are a lot of good to great shooters out there. I wasn't a huge Halo fan. I played the first one (on PC), then years later Halo 3. The mechanics feel like they belong in the Halo universe.

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

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

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

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

    For now I will keep playing. I've really been on the edge of my seat more than once. That alone is worth the price of admission. It's not a game that I feel personally vested in yet though. Time will tell.    … Expand
  47. Riffmaster
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Destiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effectsDestiny is more or less not the kind of game everybody expected it to be. While the gameplay is amazing and the definite experience you get from it is rewarding in many ways, this isn't a perfect game. Starting with the positives, the graphics are absolutely gorgeous to look at. The planets that you can explore are really detailed and lavishly lighted. Coupled with some weather effects which give your eyes more to look at, playing this game makes you feel like you're really going to planets that have interesting to explore to.

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

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

    Overall, if you want gameplay and something to reward you with, all the while looking at gorgeous graphics then Destiny is the game for you. Just don't be disappointed when the dry storytelling bogs the experience down.    … Expand
  48. Slainte
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    Destiny is Halo meets Call of Duty meets Gears of War. Somewhere in there it took the negatives and left out the positives. The multiplayer matchmaking isn't balanced and is terrible for beginners. But that's not why I bought the game. I bought the game for a massive Co-Op campaign. Destiny fails because there is no way to communicate with others. So I run around and see people killingDestiny is Halo meets Call of Duty meets Gears of War. Somewhere in there it took the negatives and left out the positives. The multiplayer matchmaking isn't balanced and is terrible for beginners. But that's not why I bought the game. I bought the game for a massive Co-Op campaign. Destiny fails because there is no way to communicate with others. So I run around and see people killing things in front of me. Should I join them? Should I awkwardly wait until they're done and the enemy has respawned so I can play too?

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

    Destiny has SO much potential, if I could just talk to people and make fireteams easier I'd give it an 8. If there was any kind of story.... it would be so good. I would be happy if they shut the server down for a couple months and fixed their game.    … Expand
  49. Minilla
    Sep 17, 2014
    7
    Good graphics cinematic locations and excellent voice acting destiny proves an overhyped game can be a good game but the multiplayer is bland sometimes It becomes repetitive but over all a must buy. The weapons feel powerful as well as the melee like halo. Oh and the o 1 2 3 4 votes can go to hell
    7.5/10
  50. ZaBo
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I can't believe how harsh some of these reviews are. In my opinion, the game is extremely fun. The campaign may seem repetitive but it's still enjoyable. The loot system is awesome. However, the game isn't perfect. PvP only has a few playlists and is lacking a competitive playlist. This doesn't make it a bad game for me though. It's still one of the most fun I've had playing a game sinceI can't believe how harsh some of these reviews are. In my opinion, the game is extremely fun. The campaign may seem repetitive but it's still enjoyable. The loot system is awesome. However, the game isn't perfect. PvP only has a few playlists and is lacking a competitive playlist. This doesn't make it a bad game for me though. It's still one of the most fun I've had playing a game since Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4. It's also important to keep in mind that the game is organic. It's constantly changing and Bungie is always adding new stuff so it's hard to provide a concrete review right now. It's only going to get better from here.… Expand
  51. reganevans
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I personally think this is a fun game, sure the story line is lacking, and a few little niggles with the radar and not being able to trade gear with other players, however those can be fixed with a simple patch. But its FUN to play! I like the multi-player, and i love running the 3 player strike missions. people forget that video games are supposed to be fun. Was the story line forI personally think this is a fun game, sure the story line is lacking, and a few little niggles with the radar and not being able to trade gear with other players, however those can be fixed with a simple patch. But its FUN to play! I like the multi-player, and i love running the 3 player strike missions. people forget that video games are supposed to be fun. Was the story line for Super Mario Bros. in depth and visceral? Did Donkey Kong have multi-layered character development? The answer is no, but we still love those games. Just play the game, have some fun and stop worrying about Easter eggs, back story and lore.… Expand
  52. grethro
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    This is the kind of game we gamers have been waiting for. This isn't another shooter that will be remade in 10 months. Destiny makes you want to call your buddies and say "Get on Destiny, lets play". I have not had this much fun with my friends since Halo 2 and the early days of WoW. Its not perfect, but the promise of Destiny is that its a living breathing game. Its going to change andThis is the kind of game we gamers have been waiting for. This isn't another shooter that will be remade in 10 months. Destiny makes you want to call your buddies and say "Get on Destiny, lets play". I have not had this much fun with my friends since Halo 2 and the early days of WoW. Its not perfect, but the promise of Destiny is that its a living breathing game. Its going to change and evolve and grow. And I can't wait.… Expand
  53. MisterSpock
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    Pros:
    -Beautiful
    -Good Immersion
    -Fun to play even the grinding past level 20
    -Music and sound is superb
    -Good Lore

    Cons:
    -Little to no story. Nothing is explained really.
    -Lots of unbalanced play especially in multiplayer. I love playing as a Hunter but arc blade is extremely deadly. Shotguns are overpowered.
    -Random loot drops are frustrating.
  54. LogisticVirus
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    I'll keep this brief for you. Destiny has top of the line deep and engrossing gameplay, with art direction that is so awesome you begin to wonder whether your seeing colors that don't even exist in your reality. It has a strong suite of abilities and classes which meaningfully change gameplay. The not so great is the story is TERRIBLE. When I finished the game, I had no idea exactly whatI'll keep this brief for you. Destiny has top of the line deep and engrossing gameplay, with art direction that is so awesome you begin to wonder whether your seeing colors that don't even exist in your reality. It has a strong suite of abilities and classes which meaningfully change gameplay. The not so great is the story is TERRIBLE. When I finished the game, I had no idea exactly what most of the alien factions had exactly done or who they worked for, had met no memorable characters, and didn't even realize I had beat the game until about a half-hour later after completing the final mission. Missions are fun, engaging and take place in a variety of both tight twitch shooter corridors and fun tactical sweeping arenas.=, mission design however is so similar that I get Deja vu every time my "ghost" started saying the words "analyze" "decode" "open" or "encrypted". All in all, worth my money. The multiplayer was killer btw, but lack of private matches could be annoying to some.

    Best played with friends.

    8/10 would play again.    … Expand
  55. Fabrizzio1000
    Feb 4, 2015
    0
    Terrible. Go to X, kill Y, repeat; all the missions are identical. This is the most repetitive game I have ever played. All the guns feel the same, the maps are bland and you can't talk to anyone else. That is right, no communication whatsoever unless you are in a private chat with your friends.
  56. zach5178
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    The game does seem repetitive but there is just so much you can discover and do its not supposed to be like any other story/rpg before. So comparing it another game is stupid, you should play this game to explore and do the missions slowly instead of plowing straight through them.
  57. Eharder
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The game have a solid history ,strong soundtrack , gooooood very good mecanical gameplay and INSANYN GRAPHICALS very good, perhaps , have in fact some bugs of conection with PSN , unfortely , but is just have a solution soon. very good for now .
    9.8
  58. TheDahaka
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    Very good game even ignoring all the hype. It's one that's going to evolve and grow over time much like a MMO so its hard to give it a final score. The game wont appeal to everyone, but its far from being as bad as all these low scores suggest. Expect this to be a larger and richer game in the future as the universe expands.
  59. novatribe
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    Let me put this in the simplest of terms: IN ABSOLUTELY NO GALAXY should "Wolfenstein: The New Order" have a higher score than Destiny. Let's just start there.

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

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

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

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

    THERE IS NO WAY I would not recommend this game if you are at all interested in a refreshing shooter that feels and looks like it belongs on your brand new $400 and up video game box. There is just too much here, too well done, to ignore and give a mediocre ranking to. Do NOT let these reviewers confuse you.............this is a MASTERFUL game that shows what a talented team can do when they work on a passion project.    … Expand
  60. diggs
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I want to point something out about the professional reviews. Game spot gave this game a 6. They are saying that this game is about as good as Ryse Son of Rome? That is one of the other XB1 titles to receive the same metascore..... I feel obligated to point out that they gave The Incredibles a 61. Is Destiny really that bad, or could they possibly have a slight fan boy burr in theirI want to point something out about the professional reviews. Game spot gave this game a 6. They are saying that this game is about as good as Ryse Son of Rome? That is one of the other XB1 titles to receive the same metascore..... I feel obligated to point out that they gave The Incredibles a 61. Is Destiny really that bad, or could they possibly have a slight fan boy burr in their trousers?

    The hype of this game was large, but if you expected this game to be something else, and were too lazy to research what it really was, that's your fault Game Spot. For a professional, that's pretty amateur.    … Expand
  61. jimbeys
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    TBH this game got some much hype like it was supposed to be some kind of messiah and everything between earth and sky, and when the game didn't cash out all the hype people felt disappointed. But for f*cks sake its not a bad game to be honest its one of the best fps games if you feel that the game deserves score between 1-7. then maybe fps games aren't for you. the reason i didn't giveTBH this game got some much hype like it was supposed to be some kind of messiah and everything between earth and sky, and when the game didn't cash out all the hype people felt disappointed. But for f*cks sake its not a bad game to be honest its one of the best fps games if you feel that the game deserves score between 1-7. then maybe fps games aren't for you. the reason i didn't give destiny 10/10 is because of the weapon balance issues in PvP.… Expand
  62. Ahamilt0n
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Better than Titanfall. Im afraid its going to be short and if they dont pump out new content ASAP they may have been under prepared for the long run. Destiny does a good job of mixing genres and I will continue to play it but I cant say exactly how long. After 36 hours of intense playing Im level 15.
  63. Ebelon
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Game is very innovative. Despite many low scores ,mainly due to destiny trying to appeal to many, the game is still simply fun. Why are games like borderlands and diablo not being bashed for being repetitive? In those games you its all about the loot. Destiny on the other hand has loot plus more. More is more, so why are people complaining? Treat the game like a more amped up borderlands.Game is very innovative. Despite many low scores ,mainly due to destiny trying to appeal to many, the game is still simply fun. Why are games like borderlands and diablo not being bashed for being repetitive? In those games you its all about the loot. Destiny on the other hand has loot plus more. More is more, so why are people complaining? Treat the game like a more amped up borderlands. personally, i enjoyed Destiny very much, borderlands (1-2) i got bored off pretty fast.… Expand
  64. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Was this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that theWas this game over-hyped? Maybe a bit. But that doesn't stop it from being any more or less worth playing. From launch the primary modes were "Run & Gun" and "Run & Gun PVP", but now we're seeing more raids, challenges, and things we couldn't have expected from day one. Destiny looks and feels tremendous on the Xbox One, especially after personally visiting Bungie Studios to find that the game was predominantly designed for the PS4. The beautiful worlds and challenging game play are the saving grace of this great title.… Expand
  65. Alturis
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    I have never been a fan of Halo due to the cookie cutter combat experience and a general disinterest in space science fiction (other than the classics). But the AI and combat experience in Destiny is quite impressive. The ghost voice and dialogue can be sometimes atrocious and hard to bear but the core game itself feels good and plays well. Add the incentive to progress and advance withI have never been a fan of Halo due to the cookie cutter combat experience and a general disinterest in space science fiction (other than the classics). But the AI and combat experience in Destiny is quite impressive. The ghost voice and dialogue can be sometimes atrocious and hard to bear but the core game itself feels good and plays well. Add the incentive to progress and advance with the RPG elements and you have a nice result. Its basically the opposite of Borderlands. Destiny: bad story, average items, great gameplay. Borderlands: Decent story, interesting items, bad gameplay. (Take that with the grain of salt in that I have only advanced to level 8 thus far)… Expand
  66. mustard_tiger
    Sep 22, 2014
    5
    Not great but not horrible and middle of the road after hundreds of millions and years of development is embarrassing. However since the development of new generation games are being so slowly developed everyone can't just say the only real next gen game released is just alright so all the reviews are treating this game with kid gloves.

    You can't review a game based on future    Not great but not horrible and middle of the road after hundreds of millions and years of development is embarrassing. However since the development of new generation games are being so slowly developed everyone can't just say the only real next gen game released is just alright so all the reviews are treating this game with kid gloves.

    You can't review a game based on future potential, that's not fair and its crooked as hell to put in your review but even the biggest names in reviews are doing that.

    Oh wait, there is an article about how this game sold a bunch because they are measuring product shipped rather than products sold. The point of that story is look lots of people like it so you should do or people buying games for people as gifts will think with that many sales it must be a good game...

    Here is some advice, with those kind of numbers being shipped plus the fact that its a mediocre game means that there will be a whole lot of copies available second hand at reseller stores so go buy it there and save yourself a few bucks. Maybe you won't get some crappy epenis DLC for a gun skin or something like that really doesn't matter.    … Expand
  67. NurseYoda
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    Wow…the outright stupidity of some people (or shall I say children), never ceases to amaze me. First, let me say, I did not fall into the “hype” that was Destiny pre-launch. I quit falling for video game hype ages ago when my testicles dropped. I did play the beta; it was fun and left me wanting more. Second, I don’t participate in console wars, or my dick is bigger than your dick ****Wow…the outright stupidity of some people (or shall I say children), never ceases to amaze me. First, let me say, I did not fall into the “hype” that was Destiny pre-launch. I quit falling for video game hype ages ago when my testicles dropped. I did play the beta; it was fun and left me wanting more. Second, I don’t participate in console wars, or my dick is bigger than your dick **** games…as I like to call them. I will be reviewing this game on Xbox One because that is I have. Third, take this review as it is, my **** opinion and not yours…if you don’t like it then I don’t care, and no amount of crying about this or that will change my mind. Fourth, I really can’t take many reviews for this game seriously up to this point due to the fact that they are still releasing non DLC content as we speak, but I will review it after a week of playing, even though I have yet to play a raid.
    Destiny does not have a very detailed story…I am sure it is in there somewhere…maybe hidden on bungie.net with those annoying cards that keep popping up at the bottom of my screen. What Destiny does have in game is Lord Tyrion “the Imp” Lannister giving me a brief backstory on some **** that is so deep I probably wouldn’t understand it if I was sober, and definitely are not understanding it when I am drunk (and I do find that a good state of inebriation make any video game more fun). Destiny gives you enough story, but not enough to really make sense of it all. There will be no jawdrops in this one. I am sure there will be more to follow, but then again, I don’t really play mmo/diablo type “grind for better gear” games for the story…I play them to replay them at increasing difficulty levels to get better gear for my character, so I can dominate in pVe and pVp.
    Graphically, Destiny is what you would expect from Bungie on an Xbox One. Fluid animations, breathtaking vistas, nice effects, dynamic lighting, all the above is there and nicely done in 1080p at 30fps. The game looks good. It sounds good too, which helps add to the immersion.
    Gameplay is **** rad in this game…yes…**** rad! Character customization is limited. There are three classes, each with two subclasses, 6 ways to play. I chose a Hunter. The first bit of the game is your basic FPS with really nice halo-esque controls and gameplay. As you progress you start to become more integrated in the tower. That is when you can really start customizing your character and meeting with other players. I wish they made it easier to communicate with other players in the tower, but they did not, so **** ‘em. There is lots to do in the tower such as dance, point at people, sit on your ass, bow, pick up bounties, upgrade gear (at higher levels), decrypt engrams, etc. The tower will become more beneficial at Level 20+, until then, bounties are the **** for leveling. So for the main story part of this game it is go here, kill this, deploy your ghost, fend off waves of **** Wash , rinse, repeat. This is exactly what I expect from a game that requires you to level. This is like Diablo in the first person. Every now and then during the first 20 levels you will get some cool loot to drop…nothing Legendary or Exotic, but some uncommons and rares. Think of the first 20 levels as training. By the time you hit level 20, you will have completed the story missions, gotten comfortable with the patrols, strikes, and crucible. You will have a good understanding on how to use your character skills and how to play your character. All of this becomes essential to “end-game” content. The game really doesn’t start until level 20+, and from there it is all about getting into a party with your friends, replaying missions on increasing difficulty levels to unlock awesome gear. It is addictive, and fun. There really is a lot to do in this game, you must have the patience stick with it. Destiny is not an “instant gratification” game, it takes time to mature.
    Overall, I think a lot of people have given this game a bad rap because they do not fully understand the concept of mmo type games. All they see is FPS and don’t invest the time and don’t realize that these games are about repetition. So, **** those guys. I think this game is pretty damn good, up there with Diablo III. I have been playing it on the regular for the past week, so kudos to the devs. Post level 20 with friends is badass and a lot of fun. If you don’t have friends, make some…it is easy enough to do. With all that being said, I still feel like this game is not ready to be reviewed until I have finished a raid, but I will give it a number anyway because that is all you braindead, mutant, **** really care about. I give it a 9. Haters gonna hate…bring it on!    … Expand
  68. blackeclipsevii
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Using all of my free time I have been playing the game for the past week and I love it just as much then as I do now. As of last night (one week from launch) I hit level twenty. The actual gameplay of Destiny is surprisingly long and in depth, though the story is very shallow and lacking narration. The majority of the negative feedback seem to stem from a misconception of what the game is.Using all of my free time I have been playing the game for the past week and I love it just as much then as I do now. As of last night (one week from launch) I hit level twenty. The actual gameplay of Destiny is surprisingly long and in depth, though the story is very shallow and lacking narration. The majority of the negative feedback seem to stem from a misconception of what the game is. Destiny IS an MMO. All the story/leveling quests are repetitive kill and fetch quests, and the game truly begins at the soft level cap of 20 - where you then grind up to 30 by getting gear that has light by repeating dungeons and eventually raiding. Destiny is truly great if it is the type of game you are into. However, if you're expecting a story driven single player en-devour it is not the game for you.… Expand
  69. CCkAzE
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Everyone is hating too much on this game. It's basically the best looking MMO on any platform, and as with just about any MMO, it's not going to be perfect upon release. Yes, there are some issues with the game as it currently exists, but Bungie is already patching the game, and has already announced major expansion plans.

    In terms of presentation, gameplay, and most importantly,    Everyone is hating too much on this game. It's basically the best looking MMO on any platform, and as with just about any MMO, it's not going to be perfect upon release. Yes, there are some issues with the game as it currently exists, but Bungie is already patching the game, and has already announced major expansion plans.

    In terms of presentation, gameplay, and most importantly, potential, this game deserves an 11 out 10. It's one of the most addictive shooters I've ever played. It manages to combine the loot driven PvE content of Borderlands and the insanely polished and fast paced PvP shooting in Halo.

    I'll concede that the story is mediocre at best and some of the minor quests are pretty repetitive (although that's the nature of MMOs), but aside from that, this game is a really fun MMOFPS. It's an absolute blast to play with friends in the Crucible (the PvP arena) as well as in the Strikes and Raids (group PvE content).

    Are there things they could have done slightly better? Yes, but overall, it's getting way too much hate from other users and critics. Diablo 3 was a joke when it launched, and it's now been completely revamped into a much more streamlined and enjoyable experience. Destiny has even more potential than Diablo, and there's a pretty huge amount of room for new content and improvement upon existing content.    … Expand
  70. RevWynn85
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    First, did it live up to the outrageous expectations? Nope, and there's not any game out there that could if you're real and honest about it. But when it comes to judging games, we really shouldn't judge it on what we "thought" or "expected" it to be. What it is, is a fun but flawed game. The combat, the presentation, the visuals (the world's), the classes, the looting, the co-op evenFirst, did it live up to the outrageous expectations? Nope, and there's not any game out there that could if you're real and honest about it. But when it comes to judging games, we really shouldn't judge it on what we "thought" or "expected" it to be. What it is, is a fun but flawed game. The combat, the presentation, the visuals (the world's), the classes, the looting, the co-op even the pvp are all top-tier. However, there are flaws - 1. The Story is egregious, it is atrocious, it stinks. (The premise is incredible, the execution is NOT) 2. (Personal Opinion) I didn't enjoy the same starting points on levels, it kinda took you out of the immersion where you say to yourself, I was just here, and this new mission I am on is something I could have done last time I was here, rather than travel to a different planet to receive the mission and then come back and go through it all again..so yea there's a sense of repetition. 3. (From #2) Repetition - from starting points where you have to go through same bad guys, or the level structure which is exactly the same every time - go here, shoot bad guys, go there, shoot bad guys, deploy ghost, defend ghost against bad guys, mission over. A little bit of change of pace in the mission structure would be nice (But really...think about it...Halo, which gets terrific reviews every time is all about repetition - go here, shoot bad guys, go here, defend against bad guys, repeat. HOWEVER - aside from these flaws it's the most fun (well...that and Diablo III for me personally) you'll have playing video games today. Brushing aside the expectations, Destiny delivers!… Expand
  71. jdizzy
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    No Wii U or Vita support, I'm ultimately disappointed. Exclusivity is a **** and needs to die. Stop saying this is better than Halo or CoD because it was created as a partnership between the two respective companies that created those series. 343 and THQ would have done a better job.
  72. Flute
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    lifetime gamer here and longtime fps shooter fan. Started playing Battlefield 1942 and love FPS. Not an MMO player at all but thought I'd give Destiny a try since it also wrapped in some RPG elements that I love. So far I've had a ton of fun playing with friends in story mode and strikes and also playing solo in the crucible. I've played roughly 20 hours and finished the story missions.lifetime gamer here and longtime fps shooter fan. Started playing Battlefield 1942 and love FPS. Not an MMO player at all but thought I'd give Destiny a try since it also wrapped in some RPG elements that I love. So far I've had a ton of fun playing with friends in story mode and strikes and also playing solo in the crucible. I've played roughly 20 hours and finished the story missions.

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

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

    I give the game an 8 and I hope in a year I can come back and give it a 9 because of the support and content that Bungie has promised to bring so the ball is squarely in Bungie's court to not burn those of us who are enjoying the game. My fear is that it will become way too repetitive and grinding and I will lose interest due to lack of content. I hope my fears are false.    … Expand
  73. lucass1134
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Run of the mill shooter mixed with rpg wait for number 2 or a price drop.
    If you like halo she shooting is almost identical tight and fun. Nothing new or very exciting
  74. Tyralun
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    Gunplay is great. Everything else is just not. The story is skeletal at best, so much just not explained at all. Nothing original, Mass Effect 3 was a way better game that cost less than 10% of this beast to make. Very small game, everyone gets the same gear for the first 25% of leveling, the classes are indistinguishable really... Basically everything else about the game is aGunplay is great. Everything else is just not. The story is skeletal at best, so much just not explained at all. Nothing original, Mass Effect 3 was a way better game that cost less than 10% of this beast to make. Very small game, everyone gets the same gear for the first 25% of leveling, the classes are indistinguishable really... Basically everything else about the game is a disappointment. Glad I got it for $35. No way I'd ever pay another $35 for two expansions that add only several missions. It's like Bungie really had their head in the and about this one.… Expand
  75. CactusHack
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    The game play really carries the game. The game play is amazing. The story line is largely mediocre at best. Peter Dinklage's performance as Ghost is hilariously bad. The missions are a bit repetitive but the strike missions are very fun and challenging. The raids sound absolutely amazing. Supposedly putting new enemies into the game and being very challenging. It's incredibly unfairThe game play really carries the game. The game play is amazing. The story line is largely mediocre at best. Peter Dinklage's performance as Ghost is hilariously bad. The missions are a bit repetitive but the strike missions are very fun and challenging. The raids sound absolutely amazing. Supposedly putting new enemies into the game and being very challenging. It's incredibly unfair to just rate this game after a day like many people did. The game doesn't really start until you reach level 20. I wouldn't trust any review on here that was done the day the game was released or within the first couple of days. Crucible starts to get fun after you have all your stuff unlocked. I'm not sure what people expected day one with the crucible. It was similar to playing COD without any perks except a double jump.… Expand
  76. officialdjh
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    I usually do not write reviews, but after seeing the negativity I thought I would give it my fair assessment. I have no affiliation with Bungie and my only credentials are being a gamer for 28 years. Like others, I am giving this a 10 to balance the trolls that gave this a 0. In reality I think this deserves a high 8 to low 9. The mechanics and game play are not revolutionary but theyI usually do not write reviews, but after seeing the negativity I thought I would give it my fair assessment. I have no affiliation with Bungie and my only credentials are being a gamer for 28 years. Like others, I am giving this a 10 to balance the trolls that gave this a 0. In reality I think this deserves a high 8 to low 9. The mechanics and game play are not revolutionary but they are addicting. And to deny it's outstanding graphics and beautiful level design is absurd. It is not necessarily open world, missions can be redundant, and the story is as vague as Titanfall's. However, it's unity between multi-player and single player are great. I do wish they allowed proximity voice chat to expand it's social elements. I do agree with it's producers and developers; after you hit the soft level cap of 20; it gets better. The customization creates an addicting element where you just want to keep gathering different forms of currency and reputation. I just wish there was back story to each character class in order to feel more of a connection with your character. Although the game has forms of achievements called Grimoire cards which expand on some of the character classes and story; I don't really think they hit their mark. I wish they would have incorporated this back story and elaboration within the main game. All and all, it may not be perfect but it is addicting and beautiful. And although it may not be what people hoped for in this iteration; I think its overall potential to incorporate it's MMO goals with great FPS game play will make for some awesome sequels and possibly expansions. I personally feel that the greatest game ever would incorporate the customization and game play of this game with the grandiose open world feel of Skyrim.… Expand
  77. proudamerican98
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    The most fun i have had in a game since infection game types on halo 3 or playing civ 5/minecraft with friends.The gameplay feels and acts really well, the loot is cool and enjoyable, and the strike/raids are cool
  78. schuno
    Sep 19, 2014
    7
    quite alright!
    the game could be better in terms of history, but is not a waste at all.
    Graphics are cool.
    if your looking for something like mass effect they are not there yet.
    I would disrergard some of the critics here that score bellow 5.
  79. EngineeringOwl
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    Best game I ever played. Needs a trading system but its still epic. Literally playing as I write this. Best original game hands down. Better than Mario.
  80. tdsmith5556
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    The honest truth is Destiny has about 15 hours of story missions, 10 hours of strike missions, and maybe some side missions that could keep you busy for another 5 hours or so (about 30 hours of content total). Most of these missions are meant to be replayed similar to Diablo 2 for better gear later on, which could theoretically extend the life of the game further.

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

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

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

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

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

    It's overall a really fun game. It doesn't have infinite content and the developer isn't going to come over to your house and give you a blowjob just for shelling out 60 dollars to buy it, but it'll keep you busy for at least a couple weeks and it'll be a good experience to enjoy with all your friends while you wait for all the big releases in the fall.    … Expand
  81. treyfox33
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    After about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and everyAfter about 30 hours with Destiny I find it to be yet another masterpiece creation from Bungie. The level of world detail, polish, and nearly perfect shooting/play mechanics outdoes what you'll find in most games in the shooter genre. As always with Bungie, the rich art direction brings their new world to life, where you can sense how much design and thought went into each and every element. While some have criticized a perceived lack of compelling story, I disagree here. True, Destiny is light on exposition, it's also very minimal on menu interface, and transitions through games modes, seamless. This spoke to me as an Bungie's intention to create a world that is instantly available, rich but unimposing, allowing those who crave the lore of something like Halo to explore more through collectible 'Grimoire' entries and the supplementary companion app. I'm nearly level 20(the soft cap) and feel like there's so much more to see and do in this joy of a genre-bending title.… Expand
  82. Skullz
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Amazing game so far! Im not really sure where all the people rating 0 after 0 are coming from though. Some people are giving legitimate low scores and relatable reasons why they don't like the game but all of the people over bashing this game are acting ridiculous. The game is not that terrible and is pretty fun to me. Another thing is that I never buy into hype for a game and apparentlyAmazing game so far! Im not really sure where all the people rating 0 after 0 are coming from though. Some people are giving legitimate low scores and relatable reasons why they don't like the game but all of the people over bashing this game are acting ridiculous. The game is not that terrible and is pretty fun to me. Another thing is that I never buy into hype for a game and apparently that's a good rule that the gaming community needs to learn, I never bought into the hype for this game and wasn't expecting a masterpiece as people claimed it to be and now I'm just enjoying the good quality game bungie has given us. The game can be a little repetitive but other than that most things are pretty solid. And for those who like beautiful music in their games you will love this one, superb soundtrack.… Expand
  83. Berserker9289
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The superior console to play Destiny on. Better online service (XBLive > PSN), identical visuals (literally. There is no fu*king difference. 1080p = 1080p), better controller.
  84. TowelieDOH
    Sep 22, 2014
    5
    Very fun game for the ~15 hours the story lasts.
    Sadly the story is just a bunch of repetitive tasks "kill x mobs" "kill this boss" "kill x mobs again"
    However, after the "story" is finished (I'm saying "story" because there are huge pieces missing from this so called story), the grindfest begins. Having to grind for tens of hours just to get some shiny armor pieces without actually    Very fun game for the ~15 hours the story lasts.
    Sadly the story is just a bunch of repetitive tasks "kill x mobs" "kill this boss" "kill x mobs again"
    However, after the "story" is finished (I'm saying "story" because there are huge pieces missing from this so called story), the grindfest begins. Having to grind for tens of hours just to get some shiny armor pieces without actually having fun content to go through is just dissapointing.

    Fun gameplay for a while, lackluster campaign. Feels like a great game that's missing about 50% of the content.    … Expand
  85. SenshudoTV
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend aDestiny has a great universe with massive potential, while the initial story seems short. We completed it within 12 hours, but it doesn’t just stop there’s plenty to do from the Crucible, Strikes and the upcoming Raid Parties. There’s no doubt that as the months go by we’ll see more added and balanced with Destiny. Bungie has made a fantastic game which in doubt this writer will spend a great many more hours playing.… Expand
  86. busbfran
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Destiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However itDestiny is an extremely polished game by the best in the business Bungie, that executes gunplay and powers to make this one of the most satisfying games this year. The weapon sounds and mechanics are very similar to Halo's natural, as well as sound design and AI. Although the game lacks the pushing story its a shame it couldn't match the potential of what it could of been. However it provided enough to keep me moving forward. The range of enemies variety can somewhat be overshadowed by repetitive missions, but injuring this game with a friend, will make it much, much more enjoyable. Character upgrading is a massive area to explore that will take time to select your best equipment and abilities. Talking a bout massive the planet maps are amazingly good, along with level design. Destiny is a MUST! and a FPS heaven.… Expand
  87. flax0174
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destiny looks amazing, from it's many vistas to it's stunning level design. But there's only 4 planets to explore, with around 5 campaign missions, 2 strike missions, and a patrol. (repeatable quests) Its levels are extremely linear however, and are truly bare, with nothing to do but shoot and sort of loot, sort of being that there really isnt many good weapons and gear to find. I'm not a fanboy i'm just open and honest, but literally every mission consists of traversing to an area, holding x so your ghost can scan/hack something then fight off a enemy horde, every time. the levels do have the odd gold chest in them, but ever lacking in promise. The story is extremely bland, no prominent lore, characters etc. The game has no multiple endings, optional dialogue, good/evil system, there are only preset colours for armor, little customization. The actual ending is less than 3 minutes long, you get a new shiny weapon (no choice) The game has a really annoying auto assist feature to boot, with no option to turn off, which is a game breaker for me, i'm quite insulted to know that the developers think we as gamers need it. You can at level 20 unlock legendary gear, but you need to acquire hundreds of vanguard marks (through patrols/strikes) and crucible marks (through competitive multiplayer) but by the time you are at level 20, you most likely would of completed the game, and therefore the gear is virtually pointless, because you are left with only the strikes and the crucible, which for me are not worthy enough of spending dozens of hours in acquiring the marks for, and farming the materials/glimmer in order to acquire them. Say i want to go back to earth and do a spot of patrolling (repeatable quests) but it's again pointless, being that i'm level 21 and the patrol missions are all set to a certain difficulty, earth being only level 4, all i'll be rewarded with is low level gear (naturally) the game is ironically restrictive being that you have to sort of do a mission when it matches your level, and oh no you can't jump over this cliff etc because all you'll be rewarded with is a halo-esque fall to you death. However the graphics are stunning, gunplay is smooth and tight, varied enemies, etc, but it just doesn't make a good game, great. plus there are dlc/updates on the way which might remedy some of my concerns, great casual game just mostly flash, little substance.… Expand
  88. Chippeez
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    While Destiny initially comes off as a highly-repetitive, highly disjointed experience, it blossoms into something much better, given the chance. True, content after getting through the story arc is limited to repeating a bunch of very simple-natured missions and bullet-sponge boss raids (strikes), the core gameplay is something that ages like wine. The controls are impeccably tuned.While Destiny initially comes off as a highly-repetitive, highly disjointed experience, it blossoms into something much better, given the chance. True, content after getting through the story arc is limited to repeating a bunch of very simple-natured missions and bullet-sponge boss raids (strikes), the core gameplay is something that ages like wine. The controls are impeccably tuned. The graphics and vistas, amazing. The weapons (at least the more rare weapons) have special upgrade features that actually change the way you not only play, but the way you *want* to play. I was a rifle user through and through. I obtained a lucky rare hand-cannon drop. It's upgrade paths included ones for aiming, damage, and range. In Destiny, the hand cannon is like a short-range insta-gib. After levelling up the gun and getting it's upgrades, it became much more. The weapon became me and I became the weapon.

    If you enjoy Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands or the like, you should really give the game a try. Stick it out, though and the rewards become more substantial. Additionally, Bungie's post release support plans for new content regularly patched in have me wondering what exotic locales in the Solar System we may yet see. Fantastic game, easily worth a buy to most.    … Expand
  89. FoeHammerLives
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    At first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends andAt first when Bungie said that this game was made to be cooperative, I was a little worried. Usually that means I will not be able to play the game unless I meet the criteria of having a fireteam. But thats not the case. I can play through the story missions by myself If I feel like it, and the strikes they have so far have matchmaking. But I have a great time playing with my friends and my new clan mates. The voice chat and fireteam chat options can be frustrating at times though, and the Vanguard missions lack variety. I am sure over time these issues will be addressed or replaced, but until then, I'll see you starside.… Expand
  90. Hickmanc57
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my    There is so much negative talk about this game. For what? Not a single critic gave a Negative review. I am always opened to everyone's opinion, but anyone who gave this game below a 5 has to at least pick up a controller again and give it one more chance.
    This game provided me with tons of fun, It gave me the feel of when I first played Halo and added the mmo aspect. Even with most of my game time was playing by myself, I really enjoyed the game play. With the open events to the Strike Missions that provided plenty of loot and xp, and now the 6 player raids that just came out, I am excited to see what is to come to the great journey of Destiny
    I do have some cons for this game. I play most of my games on pc, but I went out and bought an Xbox one for this game. I do wish there was some type of chat to make it easier to group up. I do know there are websites out there to help with the community and grouping that you can join, and I will certainly be looking into that. But over all I really enjoyed this game and still do.    … Expand
  91. ChaosKing
    Nov 6, 2014
    0
    I don't like the multiplayer because ground pound is **** stupid the guns are op and the armor is super op so **** the multiplayer but the campaign is fun
  92. kjemper
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Perhaps the best new IP video game this decade. (for PC or console) Destiny refines and perfects elements that made other games great. The Halo style combat, Blizzard's attention to detail and the "little things", Great quest system, etc...

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

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

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

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

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

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

    See you in-game.    … Expand
  93. SpadeKing22
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This is not a game for the madden/COD guys. This is not a game for the WoW/league of legends guys. This isn't even a game for the Halo guys that loved the campaign.

    This is a game for all the gamers out there that played Halo 2 and thought "what if we could actually have our own masterchief?" This is a game for the gamers that played borderlands and thought "wow co-op with talents is so    This is not a game for the madden/COD guys. This is not a game for the WoW/league of legends guys. This isn't even a game for the Halo guys that loved the campaign.

    This is a game for all the gamers out there that played Halo 2 and thought "what if we could actually have our own masterchief?" This is a game for the gamers that played borderlands and thought "wow co-op with talents is so much fun. I wish there was a way to connect to the community better."

    Some say it does a lot but nothing exceptionally well. Guess what people. This is the FIRST of it's kind. It's about stacking stats, specing into situations, organizing group dynamics, and preparing tactics for boss fights.

    This game is more mmo than anything else but core mechanics make it FPS. I played Wow and thought i would "beat the game" when i hit level cap. I found out after 6 months of leveling that i completed the "tutorial" and the real game was about to begin. Bungie has borrowed that exact architecture. Sadly that's not for everyone. It isn't instant gradification. It isn't 100% about tactics. It marries twitch gameplay with stratigic preparation. Usually gamers fall in one category or the other. If you can't embrace both world than you will not like this game.

    If you can then this is THE game you have been waiting for. Sorry COD guy....this isn't pray and spray that gives out achievements for showing up. You have to be good. You have to think. You have to work together.    … Expand
  94. puregab
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic! Visually it looks great, the music is equally well composed. Where the game lacks in having a captivating story it more than makes up for with fantastic gameplay. The more I play the game the more I find myself being sucked into it. Playing this with a few friends is an absolute blast especially when you're playing a strike mission and you're down to the lastThis game is fantastic! Visually it looks great, the music is equally well composed. Where the game lacks in having a captivating story it more than makes up for with fantastic gameplay. The more I play the game the more I find myself being sucked into it. Playing this with a few friends is an absolute blast especially when you're playing a strike mission and you're down to the last guardian standing the game can get pretty intense. I can understand why many people give the game a low score but what everyone needs to understand is that as it is right now the game is incomplete Bungie is still adding the game, I feel as though it is way to early to have these reviews for the game but I still love it as it is right now so I'm giving it a 10/10.… Expand
  95. SuperJoystick
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    The game is amazing. Mechanics, enemy AI, environments are blowing me away. It takes a while to get better guns and equipment, so don't judge until you're level 12 or so. I can see myself sinking hundreds of hours into this!
  96. Drakan
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    Superb game.

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

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

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

    Well worth playing and buying if you like sci-fi FPS like Halo and Borderlands.    … Expand
  97. rmklingler
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    So let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thingSo let me start by saying this: every review I have read so far has been a brash comparison to personal expectations of what this game should be. A common comparison I keep seeing is that Destiny should be the Star Wars of video games. For a time, I thought the same thing, and was ultimately disappointed by Destiny during my time with the Beta. After the Beta closed, a strange thing happened: I missed playing Destiny. Mostly because of one thing. It is fun. Really fun. The gun play is spot on. The loot is varied enough that finding it is exciting. The plot (while not up to the standards of "Star Wars" is pretty good for a shooter. I couldn't recite the plots to any FPS at this point. They're all pretty standard. Can anyone remember Halo's plot, other than Master Chief is on a Halo and shoots a bunch of aliens and eventually blows up the Halo? It looks to me that Destiny's plot is pretty on point with Halo's. It seems really re-playable too. That might be the most important aspect to a game for me. The plot could be the video game equivalent of "Citizen Kane" but it won't matter if I don't want to fully invest my time to play it. In the end, this is just my opinion. I think Destiny is really fun and worth the investment in time and money.… Expand
  98. AriesRevolver
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to theThis game deserves a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make people really realize this game is worth experiencing. If you have no assumptions of what this game should be, you're gonna love it. To compare it to Halo and Borderlands is pretty close to what you can excpect. Crisp gameplay, addicting loot system and so on. I'd say it's a mix of those two, with Mass Effect's style thrown in to the mix. As you can see, all of the compared games are high quality games, and Destiny should be reviewed as one. You give in and play it as it is and not have you think it should be and you're gonna have a good time. I can honestly say this game is better than any Halo game, and this is coming from a man that has a special place for Halo in his heart.… Expand
  99. Evengale
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do smallI am not sure why people are bashing this game because it is an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, game play is fantastic and worthwhile. I have played through all of the currently available campaign missions but I am still enjoying replaying the game and helping friends make it through. I love to be able to collect chests and ghosts as well as doing the exploration made and do small quests. I played halo and enjoyed it so was looking forward to this game and let me tell you that it was well worth it. I haven't been able to get interested in any of my other games since the beta. I think people just want to be negative to be negative. If you enjoy shooters you will love this game, if you don't like shooters then that is your choice and you will not enjoy this game. If you liked Halo series then you will love Destiny. I say go ahead and give it a try.… Expand
  100. DanT
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Halo on Steroids

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

    Fun as heck. Simply Brilliant.
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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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