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I skipped Destiny on its first year due to me not being very interested when I played it after renting it. There seemed to be very little understanding as to what I was doing other than just accomplishing objectives, returning to the hub (Tower) to turn in, then wait to load up another mission. It just seemed like the game had very little flavor and seemed like an intentional grind from the star.
The Taken King is a great expansion that gives every mission meaning. Now there is still room for improvement, but the improvements that have been made this far are great leaps ahead of what this game was in its first year. Players get communications through out the mission that update the situation and clarify the situation and objective changes. One of the greatest things about this game is that there is a playable demo to try on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, which means that most reviews are not as important because your opinion in trying the game out is more important in the decision making.
The reason that I did not give this product 5 stars is because there is still room for improvement. Worlds could have more areas instead of just the same areas to do missions, the constant need to go to the HUB or Tower to turn in and then get the next mission could be reduced, and making certain events more appealing so that you do not have to wait on certain events for the game to build a Fire-Team only to be thrust into an important mission without having located team members. The planet's will should more locations, i.e. I'm sure Russia is not the only location on Earth that was damaged in the fall or has any importance. Returning to the Hub and having to endure loading into it every time I go back in is tedious. This makes me wonder why I can get mission updates during a mission but I cannot turn in the mission from my ship and then get the next one. Lastly, I can not count on one hand the amount of times I have tried to do an event or go into a certain mission meant for a Fire-Team of 3 to go in there and not be able to do said mission or event alone because no one was doing said mission or event. Sure you can go in with friends but what if you have no friend online?
As I mentioned before this is a huge improvement over the original game and with this quality of improvement I feel secure in knowing that great things are still to come. I suggest giving the demo a try and seeing for yourself. Then you can buy the game or not based on your experience.
From the manufacturer
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.
