We have no doubt Destiny is not only a great action game but also the next great entertainment property,†said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “That means we’re putting all our creative support and all our expertise in creating blockbuster franchises into a colossal Destiny Beta that we believe will set a new bar for the next generation of games. Fans have a lot to look forward to in 2014.
GenreAction
Platforms ps3
DEVELOPER Bungie Software | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Destiny Reviews ps3
digitalchumps.com review
Speaking of leveling, Bungie has broken down how you level in the game by each object you own. Sure you get the regular character leveling by class, but you also get attribute upgrades with every single object you own. For example, your helmet, armor, leg/arm armor, weapons, ships and even your ghost (Peter Dinklage) can level up and adjust in some way. If you own a sniper rifle, then you can upgrade it at a certain point where you get a better scope, stronger damage or you can re-obtain the missed bullets you fire. It’s neat stuff, folks. The attribute tree isn’t extensive, but it is impressive for a game like this. The upgrades to your class are pretty vast, as you can see below, so there’s a lot of things to think about when you’re upgrading your Guardian. More importantly, you get depth to a game that seems like a basic first-person shooter. That’s invaluable.
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business.financialpost.com review
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impulsegamer.com review
People will definitely compare this game to Halo and given that it’s from the same developers, it’s totally understandable. The game does feel like Halo and there’s nothing wrong with that but unlike Halo, the game feels more on par to the Mass Effect or Borderlands due to the amazing worlds that you explore. It’s a real amalgam and in the end, Destiny is probably the must have multiplayer game of the year which successfully merges a very strong FPS with MMO.
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gamesradar.com review
The only problem with reviewing Destiny, with summing up my feelings and experiences so far, is that it will always be a case of ‘so far’. That’s why I’m leaving the extra point of breathing space on the score. It’s there for potential. To be filled. But with Destiny’s 10-year plan starting so strongly, and set to begin evolving over just the next few weeks, I feel very content that it eventually will be.
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darkstation.com review
Bungie has crafted a very unique title without any direct comparison in the shooter genre with Destiny, and the game seamlessly blends online elements, PvE, and PvP together. Gameplay remains king and the high quality of the Destiny experience prevents any of the games shortcomings from degrading the experience in a meaningful way. The blending of the game modes will be something that other developers strive for in the future and Destiny will remain a must-play title for years to come. Destiny is by no means a flawless game, but it’s able to overshadow its faults by offering superb gameplay while blending everything into a singular, truly fun experience.
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cheatcc.com review
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gameinformer.com review
Destiny’s design is particularly well suited to team play. Solo play is an ideal choice for players looking for a challenge, but any given mode is more fun (and easier) with a friend or two at your side. The potential for seamless flow between missions is halted by the regular need to return home to a central social hub to receive mission awards and gear up. That wouldn’t be so bad, except that Destiny suffers from lengthy load times that stunt the momentum of a session. Bungie also needs to find more solutions to let players of differing levels play together; as it is, a mismatched team-up is doomed to either be too easy for one or too hard for another.
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everyeye.it review
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worthplaying.com/ review
Destiny’s PvP gameplay is interesting and will likely maintain a strong player base after interest in the PvE content starts to dwindle. Players can bring in their characters from the story mode, and they retain all the skills they learned in the PvE mode and have access to all their weaponry. They can even swap weapons mid-match. The weapon and player stats aren’t carried over, but any unlocked passive bonuses are. The core PvP gameplay includes classic modes like Deathmatch and Capture The Point. Players continue to gain experience points while in PvP, and they can even unlock special equipment to bring back to PvE. It’s a fast and exciting mode that is the closest you can get to Halo on the PlayStation 4.
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gaming-age.com review
So while not every aspect of Destiny is praise-worthy, I think there’s still a lot of merit to be found in the newest sci-fi driven IP from developer Bungie. I found myself playing more than was necessary for this review, and plan to play even more now that it’s done. Ideally I’ll get to experience the end-game raid that opened up this week, and I look forward to seeing what comes out of the planned DLC content. I also feel compelled to level up the other two classes I’ve sampled so far, and can safely assume that the MP side of Bungie will keep me pretty well occupied in the coming months. So yes, Destiny falls short of second-coming status, but it’s still worth checking out.
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destructoid.com review
Destiny hasn’t gotten off to the best start but I do see potential down the line. If more social features are added, loot is improved, and new content keeps coming, it will be worth the entry fee. We’ll be covering Destiny along the way, but for now I’d be wary of picking it up at full price
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escapistmagazine.com review
So while not every aspect of Destiny is praise-worthy, I think there’s still a lot of merit to be found in the newest sci-fi driven IP from developer Bungie. I found myself playing more than was necessary for this review, and plan to play even more now that it’s done. Ideally I’ll get to experience the end-game raid that opened up this week, and I look forward to seeing what comes out of the planned DLC content. I also feel compelled to level up the other two classes I’ve sampled so far, and can safely assume that the MP side of Bungie will keep me pretty well occupied in the coming months. So yes, Destiny falls short of second-coming status, but it’s still worth checking out.
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giantbomb.com review
But, yeah, its fantastic graphics often serve to make the game’s mechanical underpinnings that much more disappointing. There are cool little flashes of brilliance in Destiny, but a lot of it feels like a game designed by people who weren’t sure what sort of game they were designing. Is it a loot shooter? Sort of, but the loot isn’t very good. Is it an MMO? No, but you’ll occasionally encounter other players out in the field. A story-driven shooter like the Halo franchise? Sure, if you don’t mind digging through the developer’s website to find those little bits of lore. Clans? Again, they exist on the website but don’t surface in-game in a meaningful way. The pieces are there, but too many of them feel malformed or half-realized to make Destiny recommendable. If you’re interested in this sort of game, you may wish to wait and see what Bungie does in the months ahead before spending any money.
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gamer.no review
But, yeah, its fantastic graphics often serve to make the game’s mechanical underpinnings that much more disappointing. There are cool little flashes of brilliance in Destiny, but a lot of it feels like a game designed by people who weren’t sure what sort of game they were designing. Is it a loot shooter? Sort of, but the loot isn’t very good. Is it an MMO? No, but you’ll occasionally encounter other players out in the field. A story-driven shooter like the Halo franchise? Sure, if you don’t mind digging through the developer’s website to find those little bits of lore. Clans? Again, they exist on the website but don’t surface in-game in a meaningful way. The pieces are there, but too many of them feel malformed or half-realized to make Destiny recommendable. If you’re interested in this sort of game, you may wish to wait and see what Bungie does in the months ahead before spending any money.
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