Destructoid Preview: Destiny's combat is solid, but I'm not so sure about the rest of it

Destructoid- "It's been over a year since Bungie first released details on Destiny, its next big project after handing off the Halo series to Microsoft. While the studio was done telling the tale of the Master Chief and his journey, Bungie was far from ready to leave behind the sci-fi space genre.

It has been extremely secretive with Destiny, letting bits and pieces of info flow onto the Internet here and there. That was until earlier this month when Bungie had Destructoid up to its offices in Seattle and actually gave us some real hands-on time with the game.

While I have a much better sense of how the combat and controls feels now, Bungie still held back on revealing much about the game. And it's because of that on-going secrecy that I've lost some of my excitement towards Destiny."

[F4sterTh4nFTL]

Never was a big fan of Bungie and it its previous titles, looks like the trend will continue.

[Shadonic]

well different people, I wouldn't right it off just yet though. I have an acquaintance who didn't like Halo because it was slower than your basic FPS on that reason though that was one of the reasons for why the gameplay was so good. Again different people different taste, still give destiny a shot at least in the beta and return the preorder later not the most logical to cmopletely write off the entire game as something your not into because the previewer had a bad experience on one small section of a big game.

[Hellsvacancy]

It reminds me too much of Borderlands

[SnakeCQC]

Yeah thats what i've been thinking but with better social multiplayer aspects and much better graphics. Lol I'll probably still end up getting it.

[Hellsvacancy]

Remember what Borderlands was originally supposed to look like http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Now we get Destiny, I shall more than likely pick it up after i've totally finished Witcher 3 (W3 is when I shall buy a PS4)

[Muadiib]

Agreed, but does it have Borderland's charm? Not from what I've seen.

[HugoDrax]

"It reminds me too much of Borderlands"

This is the exact same conversation I had with my brother yesterday. I'm a huge HALO fan, I even had every single Halo 1 and Halo 2 action figure which I sold off a few years back to help pay for graduate school.

I only finished Borderlands 1 and probably got through 45% of Borderlands 2. I like the games to an extent, but I'm not a fan of the abundance of weapons. My frustration was having to sell the guns I didn't like, and having to figure out which ones to keep. I would waste more time comparing which guns are the best, than playing through the game.

Anyhow, I'm positive Bungie will deliver or what's left of the original Bungie team.

[ArbitorChief]

I think the make or break point for this game will be it's competitive multiplayer, that's what Bungie has excelled at for more than a decade now. Hopefully it's competitive, hardcore and has a big skill gap.

[Shadonic]

I hope theres a skill gap and competitiveness as well. Theres much more as well the story the world and the social interaction coupled with the MP as its a part of it too cant knock off the story ever man.

[mike32UK]

I'm sorry but it's way too early to be passing on this game, we've hardly seen even a slither of what this game provides. You can't judge on barely even an hour of play

[Gh05t]

Isn't that the whole point of this authors opinion?

The fact they haven't shown anywhere near enough to get some people invested. They are keeping everything so close doored it's hard to stay hyped.

Besides saying right now that it is a pass does not mean when the game info isn't finally given that they can't change thier mind. Why can't you make a decision based on the information at hand. You are allowed to change your mind...

[Shadonic]

I think there saving all of that until E3 this isnt being thrown in your face like most games are, I can already give you a summery of what happens in watch dogs before it even comes out. They've been steadly releaseing new details through twitter and the weekly updates but i doubt that game journalist would be that focused on bungie just to get the smallest of new details on it. I wish moreconsole could of gotten flown out there since hes more knowledgeable about Destiny compared to most of the previewers.

[Einhert]

Honestly just looks like the exact same fps we have always been playing for do many years now.

This used up and tired genre really needs a break, I know im taking a break from it because there is nothing interesting anymore.

[SixtyNine]

He said the combat is solid but he's isn't sure about the rest of the game. In the article he states that the reason is because Bungie is being secretive about the game. I'm sure they'll reveal more towards the release of the game. So, gameplay isn't a problem.

[Panthers]

Yea for everyone here who just reads the title (just about everyone), its very misleading.

[wallis]

I actually liked the sound of this. I think it's a shame they're not supporting PC but oh well.

The story sounds...convoluted. I love a rich world but it shouldn't require that much of a set up to understand. I've also noticed a lot of people displaying concerns about this game after playing it so that has some warning flags put up. I guess over all it's hard to tell since we know so little, and the fps genre is soooooo inundated sometimes even a good title just won't stand out and be worth your time.

While I still think fps games can be great fun, I miss games like Stalker and feel as though the genre has taken a step backwards. Asides from graphics, animations and even gun mechanics I really want to see more done with AI. It's not just about having enemies who take cover but can be about systems like the director in l4d that keeps every encounter fresh, or living worlds where everything you do can have an impact. Need to see more of this world building and fewer shooting galleries.

[OrangePowerz]

All the sites I see complaining are complaining because they didn't got told everything about the game. It comes out in September, why should they tell them everything about the game and have nothing left to announce between now and the release?

[DC777]

Idk about this game. I'm not really seeing a hook other than looking good and being one of the only new games coming out. I'm sure it will sell but not sure it will last long. Guess we will see what new info we get in the months to come.

[Activemessiah]

Basically, what's been happening here is we've been hyping up a game that so far according to preview report is pretty good but not the almighty messiah people think it is... the hype for this game is far worse than Titanfall. Destiny looks great but it's best if we keep our expectations to a realistic level.

[ger2396]

How is it worse than titanfall?
anyway, at least we get a beta and we can judge for ourselves.

[CorndogBurglar]

At least we know this game will be massive with tons of options with pretty much everything involved: weapons, armor, powers, areas...

I don't expect this game to be anything ground breaking when it comes to gameplay, but I really like what I'm hearing about the different types of matches, being able to go from single player, to multiplayer seemlessly, and so on...

Comparing this to Titanfall is a little silly, as they are clearly very different. Titanfall, while fun, just seems very limited in what it is. Its missing any type of variety, and its all been done before, with the exeption of the mechs, although one can make the argument that Killzone 3 had mechs you could use, as well as Battlefield 2142. Granted, they were just found in the level, but its not like mechs are something new in a FPS.

[OrangePowerz]

I think Titanfall got hyped up way more from all sides including the press and everybody called it the CoD killer.

[impet25]

I think people are jumping the gun way to early. Some have some really unrealistic expectations. We have only seen one level and bungee secrecy is somehow derailing the hype for this game. Its watch dogs all over again. Just wait till e3 or at least the beta, I guarantee that people will forget about this and their hype levels will ascend back to where it was before. Smh

[spence52490]

Rockstar keeps info away about the new GTA games until a month before they come out. Why is everyone so impatient. As a developer why the hell would I release an abundance of information when E3 is coming up, it would totally ruin their presence there. There is plenty of stuff going on in gaming to hold us over until more destiny is released. You guys gotta expand your horizons. Sure I love all the new previews and gameplay videos but that isn't going to make the game come out any sooner. Just wait until E3. I'm sure all will be revealed.

[mochachino]

Soooo with an epic story it will be an amazing game right? Great combat and story.

I don't get how a game with great gameplay can be bad. You can't really say a game is disappointing because you don't know enough about it yet, that's unfairly negative, at worst your view should be neutral.

[HaveAsandwich]

still buying.

[Skate-AK]

Seems like a game you can't quite get the grasp on with just a preview. I am sure the game will turn out great.