I am a day-one Destiny player, and I have enjoyed the game from the very start. It's been a hell of an adventure and some of my favorite moments in gaming have happened in Destiny. That's taking into account my 20+ years of gaming experience.
The community is (for the most part) extremely welcoming, helpful and friendly, which contrasts with the stereotypical FPS attitude that you commonly encounter in others (I have been around since the days of Halo 2, and it wasn't always fun to have a microphone). The gunplay feels smooth, and a nice RPG element is added because of each Class and Subclass. Overall, it's a fun game.
However, once you hit the max light level (or close to it), you'll feel like you've run out of things to do to progress. There is only one "real" raid now, since Bungie decided not to revamp the old raids Vault of Glass and Crota's End. It's a real shame that they were left behind, because clearly a lot of work was put into designing the old raids (VoG in particular). Making those raids relevant again might be just what the game needs: more variety, more options. More ways to customize your Guardian's appearance. Shaders are cool and all, but a lot of us would like to be able to equip our character with different-looking gear, without sacrificing our light level. You will see too many Guardians running the same equipment, and it takes away the feeling of individuality and true customization.
I am also more than slightly disappointed in the direction some gun "patches" have been going. Bungie's attitude towards certain weapons clearly shows they have no idea how they want the game to run, and it feels like we are in a constant "test run" cycle. Hell, year one felt like the beta in many ways.
The introduction of "skill-based" matchmaking was a great idea on paper, but in reality it changed PvP from enjoyable, to an absolute lag-fest. Since they no longer take into account the connection speed, you are often matched with players who have red or yellow bars throughout the match. It's not fun when that happens. It can be frustrating.
Despite its flaws, I love Destiny. It's nowhere near perfect, but it has that "something" that I can keep coming back to. I feel that too much emphasis is put into "becoming legend" when in reality, it's all about the journey in this game. The memories you create while playing and advancing. Your first raid, your first legendary, your first exotic. Forging friendships (or rivalries). Sharing laughs with your fireteam, and the feeling of triumph when you finally overcome an endeavor alongside fellow Guardians. All of these things make Destiny a memorable experience, or at least they have for me.
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Destiny: The Taken King – Legendary Edition
Destiny: The Taken King - Legendary Edition is perfect for new and existing Guardians that are ready to jump into the Destiny universe or continue to carve their legend in the stars. The Legendary Edition features the complete Destiny experience including The Taken King, the next evolution in the Destiny universe, Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below and Expansion II: House of Wolves. Unite with 20 million Guardians in the fight to defeat Earth’s enemies, reclaim all that we have lost, and Become Legend.
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Powerful New AbilitiesTo battle back the Darkness and the Taken army, players will get brand new subclasses with new supers. Warlocks will now harness the power of an electric storm, Hunters will carve a bow formed from gravitational void energy, and Titans will summon a flaming hammer that can sear their adversaries from a range or deliver a devastating melee impact. |
New CampaignA massive Hive Dreadnaught ship looms in the rings of Saturn. Oryx, The Taken King has arrived in our solar system, bringing with him a corrupted army to exact revenge on the Guardians who destroyed his son Crota, and to consume our worlds. Arm yourself with newfound abilities, weapons, and gear. Defeat the Taken hordes. Make your way aboard the Dreadnaught, and face Oryx himself within his inner sanctum. |
New LocationsThe amazing Destiny universe continues to expand - Infiltrate a Cabal base on Phobos, and establish a beachhead on Oryx’s flagship – the Dreadnaught – a mysterious, loot-filled fortress. Charge into the Crucible where all-new competitive multiplayer maps await you and your Fireteam. |
Level Cap Increased and All-New GearFill your arsenal with brand new weapons and armor. Find and collect new, powerful Exotics while continuing to level up in the Destiny universe. |
Access the Complete Destiny Universe alongside The Taken King:
Destiny
You are a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth, able to wield some of the Traveler’s incredible power. Destiny is a next generation first person shooter featuring an unprecedented combination of cinematic storytelling, cooperative, competitive, and public gameplay, and personal activities that are woven into an expansive, persistent online world. Venture out alone or join up with friends. The choice is yours. Become Legend.
Expansion I: The Dark Below
Beneath the surface of the Moon, a long-forgotten enemy stirs. Survive the true depths of the Hellmouth, and stop its dark army from invading Earth. Expand your Destiny adventure with a wealth of weapons, armor, and gear earned in new story missions, three new competitive multiplayer arenas, and a new cooperative Strike and Raid.
Expansion II: House of Wolves
Only the bravest Guardians will hunt down the rising Fallen threat and lay claim to the mysterious treasures of The Reef. Discover where your legend will take you next with a wealth of weapons, armor, and gear to earn in new story missions, three new competitive multiplayer maps, and a new cooperative Strike. Expansion II introduces a new competitive elimination mode in the Crucible and an all-new arena activity – The Prison of Elders.
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This was a waste of every single penny. My package arrived a week after I ordered it despite being a Prime member. When it finally arrived the case it was in was cracked on the edges. The worst part was that the disc inside was simply the regular Destiny game with no downloadable content within and no code to redeem The Taken King
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