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Destiny Review-The Escapist

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 nonetheless this is a pretty, rock-solid, ultimately pedestrian product.

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oSHINSAo3878d ago

Another Honest Review, there is no point for this game to receive very good or very bad reviews coz its multiplatforms...

Magicite3878d ago

Titanfall and Destiny prove that latest online shooters are built on hype and crumble once people realise they have been fooled.

GodGinrai3878d ago

Titan fall is a fun game. You cant even comment on it, or the its community. You dont even have an xbox. there are plenty of people on that game to play against on xbox. I cant speak for the PC crowd....Thats not the version I play (even though I have a copy of that too).

CloudRap3878d ago

Destiny is still waaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Titanfall. I wouldn't put them in the same category.

@GodGinrai
I own an xbox and Titanfall is terrible (content&graphics wise)

PONTIAC08G8GT3878d ago

I'll take TF all day over Destiny. If you think the destiny MP is any good, your seriously delusional.

HammadTheBeast3878d ago

Destiny is actually fun though. Its refreshingly skillbased like Halo 2 mechanics, even though there's gear, headshots and mechanics > gear disparities.

guitarded773878d ago

I like destiny... best shooter I played in a LONG time. I like all that it offers... I like the MMO aspects of it. It may not be a 10/10 with a very few issues, but a 6/10 seems mighty low too.

Titanfall doesn't offer nearly as much as Destiny, so besides them both being shooters, there aren't that many similarities. Now back to playing Destiny while the haters continue doing their thing.

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The_KELRaTH3878d ago (Edited 3878d ago )

I suspect it won't be too long before we start seeing more variations to the Crucible game options and token additions etc to keep it interesting - ready for the expansions.

Perjoss3878d ago

As usual, multiplayer matchmaking is just broken. This does surprise me in this case however as Bungie is normally one of the very few devs that understands how to do this correctly.

StrawberryDiesel4203878d ago

3/5 = 60%, I'm really surprised if this game averages around scores between 6-8. That would be a massive fail in my opinion. This game was hyped more than any game I can remember and it's too bad it's only an average game. I'm sure the next one will be much better but Bungie/Activision may have a hard time convincing/hyping people up to buy the inevitable sequel. My prediction is this game will have its small niche community four or five months from now. Once COD: Advanced Warfare drops, Destiny will lose tons of players and many people will move on.

Xb1ps43878d ago

I don't know.. I think some of you hype your selves too much and because of that you will always be disappointed no matter what..

I don't have the game yet because I got diablo 3 like a week ago and might not pick it up, I'm a little more into sp games or games that at least offer a great sp first, but most of the things I read about on why they didn't like it was the very things that everyone knew about from the very beginning, so did you hype your self? Or are you easily hyped but hard to please?

It seems to me bungie delivered on what they told everyone destiny will be then everyone when all zombie like... And wished the game was more like some other game with more players..

That other video that is up on the front page with first impression of destiny is a perfect example... He knew damn well how many ppl was going to be able to play on line yet still wanted more players then when's on to say that maybe it was because the Xbo couldn't handle more players... Wtf? Ps+ definitely has the better value and ps4 has the better hardware but when it comes to online structure and quality that goes to xbo, Xbox live IMO could and will handle much more than psn.

Sm00thNinja3878d ago

All kinds of FAIL in this comment.

Deividas3878d ago (Edited 3878d ago )

In an article that has NOTHING to do with MS vs Sony Online Services...you still managed to squeeze it in there huh? Could have left that whole last paragraph out of your post. Come on now

MysticStrummer3878d ago

"This game was hyped more than any game I can remember"

You haven't been paying attention then. Two games this year got more hype before release and ended up being simply average titles.

"Once COD: Advanced Warfare drops, Destiny will lose tons of players and many people will move on."

Tons of players are idiots then, if they thought this might be a replacement for CoD. It's not that kind of game and was never meant to be.

zodiac9093878d ago

It's a shame that these days people like you judge a game based on reviews, rather than playing it for yourself and making the judgement yourselves. I guess "individualism" has been lost to some of you. *facepalm*

DefenderOfDoom23878d ago

A 3 out 5 does not mean a 6 out 10, unless you work for METACRITIC! A 3 out 5 is saying the game is good. Well at least that is what JEFF GERTZMANN from GIANT BOMB said.

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paddy953878d ago

Advanced warfare will get a higher metacritic score than this. Destiny is all marketing hype which fails to deliver.

MasterCornholio3878d ago

Reminds me of what happened to Titanfall. I hate it when games get hyped to heck and fail to deliver. I'm glad that didn't happen with Diablo 3 or The Last of Us which have exceeded my expectations.

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Michiel19893878d ago

2 years and 30 bucks further diablo 3 is actually getting close to what Jay fucking Wilson promised

gangsta_red3878d ago

Titanfall delivered. Respawn made the rounds and made this game available from the very beginning at shows and events. It did everything they said it would do from the start.

Destiny on the other hand, was kept behind close doors for a long period of time, hardly showed any gameplay, the beta was lackluster and reviewers was not given a chance to play the game.

Not to mention it's on every single system including the 360/PS3. What were people expecting?

aviator1893878d ago

I agree.
AW will likely get higher scores. The campaigns in CoD games are top-notch.

DefenderOfDoom23878d ago

to aviator, Yeah the CALL OF DUTY campaigns are top notch, if you like to watch a ton of cutscenes , if you like a very linear campaign with no challenge , and have your hand held throughout the entire campaign . The DESTINY campaign is way more fun to play then the last 4 COD CAMPAIGNS!! Well that is just my opinion.

ALLWRONG3878d ago

People talking about Destiny's hype and failures, but it's also bug city. What was the beta for?

ShowGun9013878d ago

i see plenty of non-gaming websites have found the way to garner up a bunch of hits really fast: hating on destiny! proof?

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

sorted by hits, this article is on top according to metacritic, with the only site i've actually heard of before, CCC, all the way second to last. (which coincedentally gave the game a 90) everything else is kinda random, but theres not one big name site up there yet... why? maybe it takes a little more time to review a game than opening the package and writing an article as fast as possible...

lets see how many no-name sites pop outta the woodwork to give destiny a 4/10 and get some ad revenue!

PS: its funny how last month, there were TONS of articles up about "gaming journalism" and how its utter BS, and yet, as soon as one of these guys back up your preconcieved opinion, everybody clings onto them again. decide for yourself whether you wanna play a game or not, but don't give these guys money by clicking on their "article"

Funantic13878d ago

Destiny is a big fail. It had good ideas and intentions but couldn't put it all together correctly. I won't fall for anymore overhyping again concerning games.

DigitalRaptor3878d ago

Nice review.

I'll wait for the rest of them.

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Star Wars x Destiny Collaboration: Gear & Cosmetics Launching February 4th

Destiny 2 x Star Wars collaboration is here! Get exclusive gear, cosmetics, and accessories when Heresy launches on February 4th. Don’t miss it!

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coolbeans86d ago (Edited 86d ago )

Fortnite-ification comes for all live-service games.

Neonridr85d ago

now this is an armor set done right.

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Destiny Mobile spin-off will reportedly be revealed very soon

The long-rumoured Destiny Mobile game from NetEase may finally be ready for reveal according to multiple leakers.

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Xbox Passed On Destiny & Guitar Hero According To Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer talks candidly about missing out on both Destiny and Guitar Hero

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anast234d ago

He paid billions for Starfield. This should be the real story.

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Sciurus_vulgaris234d ago

Microsoft bought all of Zenimax Media for 7 billion, while Sony paid 4 billion for Bungie. I think Microsoft got the better deal due to acquiring Fallout, ElderScrolls and Doom.

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anast234d ago

This can't be true. They only bought Starfield...

InUrFoxHole234d ago

@anast
Should've thought that one out buddy, lol.

anast234d ago (Edited 234d ago )

Yeah, I thought it out. I'm not sure you did. But since we are buddy's now, you're welcome.

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anast233d ago

"Clearly your parents didn't teach you"

You know you lost, when you have to resort to this tactic.

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Profchaos234d ago

So you're saying that Microsoft has missed out on so many huge gaming franchise in the last 25 years from GTA exclusivity to guitar hero and destiny it's just laughable they had so many misses

Reaper22_234d ago

Yea, but they're still 100 times more wealthy than Sony. I would say it worked out well.

Gamingsince1981234d ago

Xbox is dead all that money doesn't help.

Hypertension140234d ago

What has work out well? It sure as hell had nothing to do with Xbox.

andy85234d ago

That isn't because of Xbox though. This is a gaming page, not an I get supplemented by father Windows page

Bathyj234d ago

Microsoft's money has nothing to do with Xbox.
Xbox is a money pit to them they would love to ditch but are after some ROI first.

Let's face it, Xbox is like a red headed stepchild that steals from you to buy drugs.

Hofstaderman234d ago (Edited 234d ago )

MIicrosoft is NOT XBOX. The current situation illustrates this. And Microsoft wants its ROI.

@Bathyj and daddy Satya has just force admitted Phil to rehab.

gold_drake233d ago

you know why MS has so much money, and it aint cause of the gaming xbox branch.

so lets not kid ourselves.

PhillyDonJawn233d ago

Xbox was shown to be more profitable than ps

jznrpg233d ago

@PhillyDownJawn not more profitable. More revenue with ABK acquisition but them going multiplat shows they are not making much profit

ocelot07233d ago

That's great for Xbox gamers ain't it that Microsoft are more wealthy than Sony. Is that really a argument use are using now lol?

Imagine me in my job. Arguing with a fellow security guard at another company. Hahah well the company I work for is worth £800m the one you work for is only work £600m!

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Knightofelemia233d ago

Microsoft may have more money but Sony has the talented studios and the games to back up those studios.

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Chevalier233d ago

Plus turning down Marvel too. Spiderman is only exclusive to Playstation because of that

Hedstrom233d ago

Best deal deal in gaming must be when Sony bought Insomniac for 229 million dollars. They made over 800 millions on Spiderman for the ps4 alone. Thats just crazy!

XBManiac233d ago

More in the 1.000 million now.

gold_drake233d ago

another Interview?

how is he the only one who loves the spotlight as much as he does lol

Futureshark233d ago

Let's not forget he also famously passed on Spider-man, Genshin Impact and GTA3.

However it's almost kind of cute how he can keep that sh1t-eating grin and say he's a 'no regrets' kind of guy, especially when you think how much just these 5 titles could have swung the world in Xbox's favour instead of Sonys.

How he's kept his job I don't know, he must sure be keeping Papa Nadella's shaft warm somehow.

"But, but Gamepass, he introduced that!!!"

Yes he did, and now look at Xbox, all it's exclusives are coming to Playstation now rendering the platform obsolete.

DarXyde233d ago

Honestly, with that kind of track record, you can't convince me Spencer hasn't eaten it from the back in the name of self preservation. Probably unwashed...and at least twice.

That aside, my interpretation of everything here is Xbox has been mismanaged a bit too much and Nadella came down from his throne. The way it is now, I don't believe for a minute the multiplatform move was Spencer's idea. I don't even think the acquisitions was Spencer's work. At this point, I reckon he's got as much power in his role as Hunter Biden at a Ukrainian energy company.

DivineHand125233d ago

You can never tell how things will turn out if he had said yes to those games. Xbox already has access to some great IPs, however, they hardly do anything with them or fail to deliver. It's also possible their presentation wasn't good at the time, and they made sure the next presentation was better.

I believe that part of being successful is releasing things in the right place at the right time.

Many major corporations have a story similar to passing on successful business ideas. Let us look at Sony Pictures for example. Back when Marvel went bankrupt, they had the opportunity to buy the entire Marvel for only $25 Million but turned them down. An unnamed big shot at Sony reportedly claimed that “nobody gives a shit about any of the other Marvel characters,”. They ended up taking Spiderman for $10 Million instead.

https://www.avclub.com/sony...

Fast forward to today, we can see what the Marvel brand has done for Disney. Is it possible the same success would have been possible had Sony acquired those IPs. We can't say that for sure and it is possible most of those IPs that are successful today may not have been used.

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