Destiny Has the Best Chance of Earning Multiple Perfect 10s

Given the current release schedule for 2014 and the ongoing trends in the video game reviewing world, it seems clear that Destiny is destined for perfection.

[isa_scout]

I would say Evolve has a better chance at earning more perfect 10 review scores. In a game like Destiny that is much larger there is more room for error. Also, there is the question of end game content that most MMOs recently have failed at. I have been loving the beta for Destiny so far so we'll see. If it doesn't come with some kind of chat system in the final build I'd dock it a point right off the bat...What is this 1999?

[joab777]

I disagree completely. Evolve is gonna have a tough time b/c its limited. Titanfall had the same problem w/out an sp. Atleast L4D was co-op.

Destiny is original and 10's usually reflect that. also its so grand in scope that ppl will overlook small things...and its so damn polished that its gonna be tough to nitpick apart from the obvious wishlist.

[Becuzisaid]

Grand in scope? Yep.
Polished? Yep.
Original? Ummmmm... No not really.

[loulou]

destiny campaign is by far the best fps campaign to date.... but the multiplayer is really bad for many reasons.

for that alone, it should not get 10s

[aviator189]

Destiny seems mighty polished, but not much of the game strikes me as original.
It takes elements from many different games and just meshes them with borderlands being the most borrowed from.

[C-H-E-F]

People do realize that story and gameplay matters when you review right? Otherwise the game looks gorgeous and that's it.

[Dudebro90]

The mission structure alone will prevent it from being a 10

[Clown_Syndr0me]

I never pay attention to numbered scores. Its all opinion...for me the beta is like a 5 but for others its probably a 9.
Numbered scales are stupid anyway. In the gaming world, 1-7 is a bad game, 8 is ok, 9 is good and 10 is perfect. IMO i should be more like:

1-4 Terrible - Below Average
5 - Average
6-8 - Above Average to really good
9 - Outstanding
10 - Absolutely Flawless. (I dont think Ive played a game that would get 10 from me just yet, lots of 9s though!)

Reviews outlining pros and cons fairly with no numbered score are much better.

[Artista]

I think the numbers game should be scraped altogether, it has already been abused.

"Reviews outlining pros and cons fairly with no numbered score are much better."

This is why I like reviews like Kotaku's. You actually have to read about the game.

When folks see numbers like 9 or 10, "omg I always knew this game would be great". *plays the games* *gets disappointed*.

[bjmartynhak]

Perfect scoring system.

Reviews should all follow it. Or at least they should all follow the same standard (one that is not 1-7 being bad)

[Vantage]

The best chance? Grand Theft Auto 5 was actually mediocre and yet received multiple perfect scores.

You think it's difficult to get praise? Most scores and awards are issued based on trends, hype and "fitting in".

Destiny will get perfect scores simply because it's trendy to do so.

[Corpser]

Gta 5 is the best selling ps3 and 360 game, and one of the best reviewed games last gen ,if you think it's mediocre, it's just you

[Clown_Syndr0me]

GTA isnt mediocre, but its far from perfect. Another example of a flawed rating system.

[Vantage]

Appealing to authority and group think only exposes your naivety and inability to think for yourself.

Fact of the matter is, the story derailed and became boring after Michael and Trevor reunited. Outside of story what does GTA5 have? Combat? The combat is stock. Driving? The only good part, but that alone doesn't warrant a 10.

Then there's the online, which is the basic freeroam but burdened by arbitrary rules and the introduction of money. In short, it sucks.

The only achievement of Grand Theft Auto 5 is the size of the world. But that alone isn't a perfect 10.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is a 9/10 up until Trevor reunites with Michael, then it becomes uninteresting and tedious.

The game is mediocre, concluded.

[Palitera]

^ You should review games. I'm serious. Most reviewers indeed judge games still living on the hype train.

Destiny will, no doubt, be the next example.

[NarooN]

Only the naive and overly-idealistic would disagree with you.

Remember GTA IV? Game was hyped beyond high heaven, and got nothing but 9's and 10's when it came out. This was clearly due to hype, as that game was immensely flawed, and it was clear that on a gameplay-level, the game was inferior to San Andreas. Most people didn't wanna admit this until much later. Those reviewers clearly were right aboard the hype train just as the gullible fans were.

A few more recent examples are games like Titanfall and Watch_Dogs. Both were praised by gamers and scratchy journos alike for being "THE NEXT BIG THING" and in both cases they proved to be underwhelming games that came nowhere close to being revolutionary as the rampant marketing machines made them out to be.

Destiny has already fallen into that same trap. It's not the epitome of greatness, and it definitely won't be a 10/10 experience. The rating system has been abused long enough. I don't like Kotaku much, but their current review system is perfect. No numbers, no stars, just a simple verdict on whether or not the game is worth your time.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Nothing mediocre about GTA V. Oh it must be fact because I said it. Concluded.

[azricf]

Long ass and abundant load times should prevent this from getting a 10 alone.

[Artista]

A chance of being propelled to unimaginable heights. .

Media: This is the game you should be playing.

Drone: Okay.

[SG1_dapunisherX]

10 is easy to get ask gta 4 ;-]

[MysticStrummer]

Hype has the best chance of ruining a good game.

[Slick81]

Yeah overhyped it's a halo ripoff to get ps4 trolls wet

[guyman]

So you're saying that the creator's of halo are ripping off halo? Wow, ok.

[Slick81]

I know right mind blowing .its not like it looks or sounds like halo and it's not like bungie went to a different platform and try's to pass it off as something new

[Master-H]

Your mother must have been a ps4 troll then judging by last night..

[KwietStorm_BLM]

You are trying too hard.

[FsterThnFTL]

GTA IV has Metacritic of 98, that is all there needs to be said about the validity of these so called professional reviewers. Shame on everyone who gave that weak game a perfect 10.

[Sm00thNinja]

Not with that multiplayer balancing act they're dropping the ball on!

[Funantic1]

Destiny does if Activision pays some of the reviewers a part of that $500 million budget.

[user7402931]

hell no

[jcnba28]

I don't see this game getting a lot of 10's but I do see it getting a lot of 9's.

[Quofo]

A 10.0 for an overrated Halo clone? Maybe if the developer pays off the reviewers like they always do for Halo.

[Ihatetrolls76]

So I guess sony pays off reviewers for the last of us and uncharted huh those games as good as they are. And they are really good games still can't hold a candle to halo

[Quofo]

Did I say The Last of Us and Uncharted weren't overrated? I'm a Sony fan and I'll be the first person to say those games are overrated. Halo, Titanfall, and Destiny are overrated too. I've always owned PS systems and I'm the furthest thing from being a fan boy. I've been very critical of Sony at times. Both are solid systems. Just prefer the set up and controllers from PS. I've learned over the years that some of the best games were the ones rated 7.0-9.0 can't always trust reviews.

[CJDUNCAN]

I would take whatever score this game gets with a grain of salt. It's a barren wasteland in gaming this year so a game like Destiny HAS to score well. It's the first big release since earlier this year and the only ones to follow are COD and ACU. These games will get an artificial boost of a score because nothing else is really coming out this year.

[Sadist3]

Scores are fake. In this industry you can't give an honest score without fear of backlash. You think OGN would ever give Destiny a 7? Or GTA or Halo? No they always give them 9's. I don't trust scores. Besides, they're someone else's opinion anyway

[ThichQuangDuck]

Rating system and scores are irrelevant as iterated above by many. Perfect 10 does not mean perfect due to subjectivity and overhype. Just let it be what it is which seems to be an very enjoyable game

[N8]

It has enough hype to get a perfect score. I like destiny and if it got a 6 I would still get it. But the trend usually is big budget game gets multiple perfect 10s.

[danthegamerfiend]

i give destiny a 7.5 and thats my opinon. The story and campaign seems like great idea but the multiplayer is just weak. I found halos multiplayer way more enjoyable because for me the maps and weapons had a sense of balance. At least you could board a vehicle which to me made sense and you can chat with other randoms in game. And you wouldnt have to worry someone killing you one shot with a stupid super.

[n4gusername]

The party system will keep the game from getting a 10.

[Revengeance]

I think Destiny gets a solid 8.5 from me so far.

[Ihatetrolls76]

Destiny is a good game I enjoyed the beta but it's not there best work I'd give it a solid 8. Definitely a day one buy for me already preordered it at bestbuy and getting 10bucks back plus double rewards points

[Quofo]

I give this game a solid 5.