Destiny Reviews Thread

There's been a bunch.

Metacritic: 81% on 8 reviews
GameRankings: 76.7% on 6 reviews

Critics on Metacritic/GameRankings:

IGN Italy [IT] - 8.8/10:
"Destiny is the fusion of a great shooter with typical MMO mechanics. Regardless of several issues, it is impossible not to treat it as a high-quality project, absolutely above average." [translated]

NZ Gamer - 7/10:
"Destiny isn’t a bad game, by any means. If you like sci-fi shooters, you’ll get a good 20 hours of enjoyment out of this. But that’s really all it is; a fun, forgettable shooter that plays it safe and sticks to what’s been proven, with nothing to really set it apart from it’s peers. But maybe that’s for the best, because Destiny’s one area of attempted innovation - it’s hyped up social elements, persistent world, and multiplayer gameplay, are it’s biggest failing."

The Escapist - 3/5:
"Bottom Line: With its banal universe and flavorless style, Destiny is packed with content, but just ... well ... content. There's a great PvP mode, and the leveling system can be rewarding, but ultimately this is a pretty, rock-solid, ultimately pedestrian product."

Ars Technica - "Rent"

Cheat code central - 4.5/5:
"Destiny, simply put, might just be the game of year [sic], but definitely makes you want to join the next generation."

Worth Playing - 8.5/10:
"Destiny suffers from a serious case of rough edges. A number of elements, from the repetitive mission design to a weak early game, are a lot rougher than expected from an otherwise polished game. There isn't one glaring problem that detracts from the experience, but a number of minor issues hurt the game. Beneath those flaws lies an extremely enjoyable MMO-styled shooter that plays excellently, looks great, is extremely addictive, and has a strong and varied endgame."

Hardcore Gamer - 4/5:
"Destiny isn’t the convention-bending masterpiece it’s been touted to be, but it remains a fine shooter."

Financial Post - 9.5/10:
"I played 20 hours of the game over the course of a day-and-a-half and I want to play more right now. This game has its hooks in me something fierce. And that’s why my score is a 9.5 up at the top there. However, I very much could see a player being turned off by having to repeat missions, by overly long-boss fights and the very specific storytelling techniques or the fact that everything feels ripped out of a pulpy sci-fi novel that thinks it’s serious."

Metro - 7/10:
"In Short: It’s not short of spectacle but in terms of innovation and variety this is nowhere near as forward-thinking as Bungie would like to pretend."

XGN [NL] - 8.5/10
The Guardian - 4/5


Critics not on Metacritic/GameRankings:

IB Times - 8/10:
NZ Herald - 4.5/5: (warning: apparently the author only played 6 missions?)
Pie - 7.4/10:
Hobby Consolas (Spanish) - 94/100
Gamer Headlines - 9/10:
Gamnesia - 8/10
VG First - 9/10
GameKult [FR] - 6/10
CraveOnline - 6/10
Pocket Lint - 5/5
Low-fat gaming - 7.5/10
Jeux Video [FR] - 8/10​
 
Yeah. The Beta experience wasn't bad but it just wasnt extraordinary. In fact, it was closer to ordinary. I'm kind of glad I didnt go with hype train on this one. I'll wait until its cheaper.
 
It's exactly as I expected from the reviews.
 
The reviews don't surprise me the game was over hyped and was most likely never going to live up to expectations.. That being said I'm having a blast with it and I will easily get my 60 dollars out of it.
 
Z A C K said:
Yeah, I'm not sure who Ars Technica is, but anyone who says "rent" for this game obviously doesn't understand it. It's either a buy or a don't buy.
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Ars is a great site for science and tech but I don't like the guy they have for gaming.
 
I think an 8.5 is about right. There is so much more they could do, but it's still well made and good times. It's sucked be in pretty well, and that's hard to do when the story is practically non- existent . i like the different weapons and abilities.
 
Yep. Just as I expected.

Fine game. Borrows heavily from others, nothing really revolutionary or even meaningfully evolutionary. Some steps BACK from the original Halo (far worse load times, weapons and enemy encounters not as fresh or interesting), and the most touted features aren't what we'd hoped for.

Again, exactly what I was expecting. Definitely not worth $60 to me. I'm actually surprised at scores which are above 80%.

Also worth noting, I'm glad Metacritic reflects more positively on a game like Titanfall (which *does* definitely live up to the hype, with super-fast gameplay, new gameplay mechanics, clean/fresh/fun MP, cloud action for extremely high quality/consistent MP experiences, etc.). Titanfall getting a solid 86% vs. Destiny's 74% seems fair/accurate.
 
I'll give you most review in a nutshell.
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Flynn said:
Yep. Just as I expected.

Fine game. Borrows heavily from others, nothing really revolutionary or even meaningfully evolutionary. Some steps BACK from the original Halo (far worse load times, weapons and enemy encounters not as fresh or interesting), and the most touted features aren't what we'd hoped for.

Again, exactly what I was expecting. Definitely not worth $60 to me. I'm actually surprised at scores which are above 80%.

Also worth noting, I'm glad Metacritic reflects more positively on a game like Titanfall (which *does* definitely live up to the hype, with super-fast gameplay, new gameplay mechanics, clean/fresh/fun MP, cloud action for extremely high quality/consistent MP experiences, etc.). Titanfall getting a solid 86% vs. Destiny's 74% seems fair/accurate.
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You really can't help but be a walking advert for MS and Titanfall can you.:laugh:
 
Flynn said:
Yep. Just as I expected.

Fine game. Borrows heavily from others, nothing really revolutionary or even meaningfully evolutionary. Some steps BACK from the original Halo (far worse load times, weapons and enemy encounters not as fresh or interesting), and the most touted features aren't what we'd hoped for.

Again, exactly what I was expecting. Definitely not worth $60 to me. I'm actually surprised at scores which are above 80%.

Also worth noting, I'm glad Metacritic reflects more positively on a game like Titanfall (which *does* definitely live up to the hype, with super-fast gameplay, new gameplay mechanics, clean/fresh/fun MP, cloud action for extremely high quality/consistent MP experiences, etc.). Titanfall getting a solid 86% vs. Destiny's 74% seems fair/accurate.
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I'll definitely be putting far, far more hours into Destiny simply because it can be played single player. Don't get me wrong, I think TF has some of the best play mechanics out there- It's a shame there isn't an intriguing SP to go with it. I need more than PVP. Those mechanics could have made for a very original experience if they could build a great story out of it with things other than just shooting. I imagine exploring/ scenario battling with those controls. Alas...
 
This game has been fascinating for me. I think I've totally turned around on it but perhaps only because this is my first foray into a loot based game.

No way in hell should this game be getting 6/10's from any outlet.
 
To me, I'm glad its getting average reviews, its super overhyped and the art still is extremely safe. The gunplay is good and the online coop works well, but its doesnt' deserve 9s and 10s because some ppl think its fun, some ppl can have fun playing with rocks and sticks, doesn't mean its well thought out and genius.
 
About what I honestly expected after the beta. I'm sure it will evolve nicely though. Good foundation.
 
Frozpot said:
I'll definitely be putting far, far more hours into Destiny simply because it can be played single player. Don't get me wrong, I think TF has some of the best play mechanics out there- It's a shame there isn't an intriguing SP to go with it. I need more than PVP. Those mechanics could have made for a very original experience if they could build a great story out of it with things other than just shooting. I imagine exploring/ scenario battling with those controls. Alas...
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I completely agree.

While I certainly would put Titanfall's gameplay and innovation in gameplay mechanics well above Destiny's, there's no denying that Destiny has more to offer for your money.

I also agree that if Titanfall had a single player experience with clever scenarios designed around the spilt gameplay mechanics, it would have been brilliant. I would have loved to have played that!
 
I think it might be a 8 or 9 if they release the "Definitive Edition" that includes the missing DLC content and a lot of tweaks to bring quest design and MMO features in line with the modern decade.
 
Hazard71 said:
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You really can't help but be a walking advert for MS and Titanfall can you.:laugh:
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Nope. I guess not. :)

That said, I only speak the truth - with solids facts to back it. I'd never claim Windows Mobile (prior to WP7) was competitive with iPhone, or even good as early Android devices. I'd never try to sell false claims like "Xbox One will blow away PS4's graphics with The cLOUD!!!" (though I will say there's great potential for what can be done in the cloud), etc... and while my slant, or flavor on the truth will generally favor Xbox, it never the less is the truth.

I'm just glad that my impressions of Destiny are being widely confirmed.
 
Flynn said:
Yep. Just as I expected.

Fine game. Borrows heavily from others, nothing really revolutionary or even meaningfully evolutionary. Some steps BACK from the original Halo (far worse load times, weapons and enemy encounters not as fresh or interesting), and the most touted features aren't what we'd hoped for.

Again, exactly what I was expecting. Definitely not worth $60 to me. I'm actually surprised at scores which are above 80%.

Also worth noting, I'm glad Metacritic reflects more positively on a game like Titanfall (which *does* definitely live up to the hype, with super-fast gameplay, new gameplay mechanics, clean/fresh/fun MP, cloud action for extremely high quality/consistent MP experiences, etc.). Titanfall getting a solid 86% vs. Destiny's 74% seems fair/accurate.
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Going by the alpha and the beta this game>titanfall/halo
Easily will beat them sales wise current gen as well.
 
Flynn said:
Yep. Just as I expected.

Fine game. Borrows heavily from others, nothing really revolutionary or even meaningfully evolutionary. Some steps BACK from the original Halo (far worse load times, weapons and enemy encounters not as fresh or interesting), and the most touted features aren't what we'd hoped for.

Again, exactly what I was expecting. Definitely not worth $60 to me. I'm actually surprised at scores which are above 80%.

Also worth noting, I'm glad Metacritic reflects more positively on a game like Titanfall (which *does* definitely live up to the hype, with super-fast gameplay, new gameplay mechanics, clean/fresh/fun MP, cloud action for extremely high quality/consistent MP experiences, etc.). Titanfall getting a solid 86% vs. Destiny's 74% seems fair/accurate.
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If reviews got it right they would have knocked Titanfalls lack of content.
 
Flynn said:
I completely agree.

While I certainly would put Titanfall's gameplay and innovation in gameplay mechanics well above Destiny's, there's no denying that Destiny has more to offer for your money.

I also agree that if Titanfall had a single player experience with clever scenarios designed around the spilt gameplay mechanics, it would have been brilliant. I would have loved to have played that!
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Sorry dude but for me Titanfall was way more of a flop then Destiny
and if you go by sales that is the case.
 
VaLLiancE said:
Going by the alpha and the beta this game>titanfall/halo
Easily will beat them sales wise current gen as well.
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This game is not even close to Halo, imo.
The SP story isnt in the same league, and Id take Halo MPs worst day over Destiny's.
Destiny is still good, though.
 
I though it was more than okay early on, but then again I'm still early in the game. I've read reviews and it's flaws that I totally saw coming. Will I regret buying the game? I don't know... Part of me says I should have stated **** you to Activision by not buying it, but let me finish the game first.
 
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