Destiny 2
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- October 24, 2017
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Destiny 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor, featuring excellent co-op gameplay and a strong campaign.
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Destiny 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor, featuring excellent co-op gameplay and a strong campaign.
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Destin Legarie (IGN)
Destiny 2 is a blast out of the gate thanks to its excellent co-op shooter gameplay and strong storytelling in the campaign.
September 15, 2017 |
Gorgeous guns, a glittering universe, and a great port. Destiny 2 is an endgame away from true excellence.
October 27, 2017 |
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Tom Senior (PC Gamer)
Recommended
Wesley Yin-Poole (Eurogamer)
Bigger and better – but there’s not enough genuinely new for Destiny 2 to achieve greatness.
September 15, 2017 |
Destin Legarie (IGN)
8.5/10 - (Read Review)
Destiny 2 is a blast out of the gate thanks to its excellent co-op shooter gameplay and strong storytelling in the campaign.
Tom Senior (PC Gamer)
85/100 - (Read Review)
Gorgeous guns, a glittering universe, and a great port. Destiny 2 is an endgame away from true excellence.
Wesley Yin-Poole (Eurogamer)
Recommended - (Read Review)
Bigger and better – but there’s not enough genuinely new for Destiny 2 to achieve greatness.
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 8 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 09-07-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| AR12Gaming | Ryan Ojee | 9 / 10 | 10-08-2017 | Destiny 2 is a huge step up from the original game. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is a very continuist game, but that does not mean that it is bad. Thanks to a well paced campaign mode, a progression system from the MMORPG genre and a very polished style, Destiny 2 is as addictive and entertaining as it can be. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 09-13-2017 | Online co-op fans should buy. First-person combat fans have to try. | Read review |
| Atomix | David Berrones | 86 / 100 | 09-15-2017 | It's a more polished and fun game than the original game. That's how the first one should have been. It's a must have for fans of action and sci-fi games. It's story makes more sence and it justifies the reboot of it's whole universe. It's a game that has something for every kind of player, whether you're just looking to enjoy the campaign, play co-op with your friends or compete with players from all over the world. Few games can accomplish that. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-24-2017 | Destiny 2 is a significant improvement over the original and its expansions in that the game makes more sense this time around. The campaign, cooperative and competitive game modes come together to form a more cohesive and focused experience. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9 / 10 | 09-20-2017 | Lessons were learnt and learnt well. The looming Darkness has not consumed Bungie at this point in time. Quite the contrary. Destiny 2 is the glorious self-rez fans have been praying for. Stop orbiting it and dive in, today. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 8.5 / 10 | 09-10-2017 | Despite the bitter taste of microtransactions and some recycled procedures Destiny 2 is a solid expansion on the first title. The story is visually stunning and the new RPG and Upgrade-elements finally complete the broke Loot-System and offer more motivation to explore the planets and world of the game. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Bryan Calhoun | 9 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 is more Destiny in almost everyway, but that's not a bad thing if you want to play more Destiny. | Read review |
| Chalgyr's Game Room | Robert Risdon | 6.5 / 10 | 09-19-2017 | Killing Floor 2 is the sequel to Tripwire Interactive's 2009 cult hit Killing Floor, which is actually a full release of the popular Unreal Tournament mod that debuted in 2004. With a long and relatively successful history, Tripwire took to the masses back in November 2016 by releasing Killing Floor 2 on Windows and PlayStation 4 platforms to favorable reviews (scoring around 75% on MetaCritic). Nearly a year later Killing Floor 2 has finally come to Xbox One and those of us that prefer Microsoft's home console for FPS games are finally able to join the fray… Unfortunately for us though, Killing Floor 2 feels a bit dead in the water, lifeless, and redundant given the abundance of far superior first person shooters available today. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Jenni Lada | 4.4 / 5 stars | 09-07-2017 | There are plenty of areas where Destiny 2 is doing well. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Garrett Drake | 88 / 100 | 10-24-2017 | Whether I'm popping Cabal heads, tossing grenades, or making swift 180 degree turns, the game feels outstanding to play. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 9 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 is action at its finest. An improved expansion you'd say, but a magnificent one at that which nails the idea of what it means to forge a legend. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Brandon Howard | 8 / 10 | 02-04-2018 | While Destiny 2 has a solid foundation and a robust story campaign, its endgame content feels a little lacklustre. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | AJ Moser | 4 / 5 stars | 09-17-2017 | You'll always need a stronger gun or a better piece of equipment, and that hunt defines the reason you're likely to keep playing Destiny 2 long after the story ends. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Patrick Hancock | 7.5 / 10 | 11-18-2017 | Destiny 2 commits a lot of the same sins as its father, but it succeeded in doing something the original never did -- make roaming around the open world fun and rewarding. It still has a lot of room to evolve with expansions and major updates, but the future is looking brighter than it once was. | Read review |
| Digiato | Pouria Daneshvar | 85 / 100 | 09-21-2017 | While destiny 2 is a lot like its predecessor, it's better in many aspects. It makes Destiny 1 look like a giant beta. Destiny 2 has the same charm of the previous game, so it can easily satisfy destiny fans, but by solving lots of problems, it also welcomes new players and offers them a memorable experience. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Peter Taylor | 9.8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Destiny 2 is the game everyone expected when the first Destiny came out. It's huge, engulfing and rich with gameplay. It has a bit of everything for everyone and does everything right, including provide an engrossing campaign to start things off. It is certainly a contender for game of the year in my opinion and one game you don't want to miss. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Phil Hornshaw | 4 / 5 stars | 09-11-2017 | Smarter and more streamlined, "Destiny 2" is the version of "Destiny" fans have been waiting for. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Noah Buttner | 8.5 / 10 | 09-17-2017 | Destiny 2 has proved that it is not just an expansion, or an unnecessary sequel. It is a second attempt at a game that hooked fans with its incredible gunplay, and now those players can buckle in for a story and activities to match. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4 / 5 stars | 09-19-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| EGM | Evan Slead | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is a more polished version of what Bungie created in the first game through simple tweaks and reworks, with the key word being simple. It plays well, invites new players in seamlessly, and honors the fans that have kept the series afloat. However, despite its efforts to be a triumphant propelling of the shooter/RPG genre into a new frontier, the sequel feels more like an update on mechanics that should have been there from the start. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Wesley Yin-Poole | Recommended | 09-15-2017 | Bigger and better | Read review |
| Fextralife | Chris Graham | 7.5 / 10 | 10-09-2017 | I have no doubt most Destiny 2 players are simply fans of the gameplay, raids, and social platform (not to mention loot grind). But anyone who is curious whether Bungie made a stronger effort to build a narrative, the answer is yes, with the understanding that it has been structured in a way which runs askew to most narrative traditions. I'm inclined to give them leeway on this, since game stories must sometimes follow their own path in order to synchronize with a particular gameplay framework. Promises of rich, cinematic storytelling still seem unfulfilled, but the developer has made strides in at least providing a narrative foundation for everything you are tasked with doing in-game (and there are many). Much of the Destiny 2 story brought me back to Halo, both in theme and tone. And while the plot devices are overworn, and more than a bit over-the-top, they do create a sense of consistency and encourage more exploration in the post-game. This, at least, provides the potential to tie disparate story threads together with details found as rewards for immersing yourself in the game world as a whole. While this may solidify the existing player base, many who felt disappointed with the first game will probably feel that way again, just to a lesser degree. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Sean Davies, Rossko Keniston, Paul Collett | 9 / 10 | 09-17-2017 | The stage is set and if the content releases continue at this high bar level of quality, there's every chance we'll be talking about Destiny 2 as a potential "Game of The Generation", never mind "Game of the Year". | Read review |
| Forbes | Paul Tassi | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | While there's still room for improvement, and for this universe to live up to its full potential, Destiny 2 makes undeniable progress, and reinforces the idea that this is a series we'll be playing for at least an entire decade, when all is said and done. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Miller | 9 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | A riveting campaign adventure that ably transitions into a cyclical game of progression, cooperation, and competition | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Cody Perez | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-13-2017 | Destiny 2 has renewed my faith in Bungie, the series as a whole, and is easily what the first Destiny should've been as it fulfills on everything that it originally seemed it would be and more. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Mohamed Ashmawy | 8 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | it may look like a new skin for Destiny 1 and that's true but it comes packed with everything we wanted Destiny to be, we may think it's a new start for the franchise and the fans with a full story and multiple fixes for the mission design also world size not to mention well balanced PvP, the game is very rewarding and enjoyable, you will love this game and you will find it more related Game to destiny world and it offers a bigger lore for this world, but the cliche story and weak characters still problem, also some balances to the PvP weapons needs to be addressed as soon as possible. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Jonathan Bushle | 8 / 10 | 09-12-2017 | This time, Destiny 2 offers a much better and balanced experience, with the help of a real campaign mode and a lot more content. Fans will be pleased, newcomers also, and they will all hunt rare loots together for the months to come until the first extension. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Quibian Salazar-Moreno | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | Destiny 2 is an overall improvement over the original with changes that make the game more rewarding, valuable of your time, and gameplay that anyone could get into. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Meysam Abdulahipour | 8.8 / 10 | 09-22-2017 | Destiny 2 is a well-made game. You don’t see the weak points of the last game in this sequel and you can feel that Destiny 2 is a lot better than the first Destiny game when you are playing it. Destiny 2 has mesmerizing graphics, amazing gameplay, and great mechanics. There are a lot of activities in this game which makes Destiny 2 varied. Trust me, Destiny 2 will not get repetitive. There are a ton of activities in this game and a lot of public events. You have the lost sectors (Make sure to visit them) and of course a huge world to explore. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Kayla Hill | 9 / 10 | 11-09-2017 | The PC version of Destiny 2 replicates the amazing gunplay the first game is known for. The visuals are gorgeous and the environments are so expansive that there is hours worth of exploring to be done. There is a huge amount of content to keep players entertained and almost all of it can be replayed with worthwhile rewards to be gained. This title lives up to its predecessor and has surpassed it in almost every way. For those looking for a casual shooter with a great story or for those who want to challenge themselves in raids and competitive PVP, this title caters to a wide audience making it a great experience all-round. | Read review |
| GameMAG | ACE | 8 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 fixes most problems of the first game and becomes number one project for fans of deep and complex cooperative experiences on modern consoles. The game largely met our expectations, and in some aspects even surpassed them. And although developers promised more drama and epic in the main story, campaign satisfied us rather than disappointed. In many respects due to great work with locations and game mechanics, diversity and amazing alien worlds' vistas. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Ben Allan | 9 / 10 | 10-02-2017 | Destiny 2 is the game everyone hoped its predecessor would be; a massive, polished, breathtaking beast in a class of its own. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dimitry Halley, Mirco Kämpfer | 86 / 100 | 09-15-2017 | Scope, Staging, Story: Destiny 2 is better in every aspect than Part 1, but ultimately an evolution instead of a revolution. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Dennis Scimeca | 95 / 100 | 09-07-2017 | Destiny 2 is everything you could ask for in a sequel. The systems of the original Destiny have been tweaked and tuned. The graphics quality is superlative. Destiny 2 feels less like a grind, is easier to get into, and is a superior project to the original Destiny in almost every way. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Joe Garcia | 7 / 10 | 12-07-2017 | Overall, Curse of Osiris has added amazing moments, character development, and memorable characters to the ever-expanding universe of Destiny. The new loot table is impressive and satisfying as usual, and the longevity of the endgame was extended -- but not by enough to keep us all happy. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Matt Eakins | 8 / 10 | 10-09-2017 | Much like the original, Destiny 2 will be a second home for me and my friends. A place we can share laughs, hardships, defeat, and joy. That, in part, is what makes the Destiny 2 universe worth visiting: the brilliance of quality game design bringing people together. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Kallie Plagge | 8 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 is very similar to the original, but a variety of tweaks and additions make it a far better experience. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | David Houghton | 5 / 5 stars | 09-15-2017 | Evolved beyond what anyone imagined, Destiny 2 realises the FPS-RPG dream with a richness, warmth, and player-minded benevolence that needs to be played to be truly understood. | Read review |
| GameZone | Mike Wewerka | 9 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Destiny 2 for consoles was already a stellar game that's made even better when the shackles of a console's limited hardware are removed. Uncapped framerates, an adjustable field of view and true 4K visuals make this PC experience impossible to top. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Rob Larkin | 8.8 / 10 | 10-04-2017 | I think for most of the hardcore Destiny 1 players, this is simply not the game we were expecting. This one is built for the casuals. That's not necessarily a bad thing. I played more D1 over the past two years than probably all other games combined, but Destiny 2 is just going to be another game in my library. It won't consume me, but I will enjoy it every time I load it up. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Ravi Sinha | 7 / 10 | 09-11-2017 | On the one hand, Destiny 2 will feel like old times, an adventure that begins with the words "Be brave" and culminates in epic shenanigans. On the other hand, Destiny's soul doesn't feel any more defined in this sequel and it's prone to many of the pitfalls of the original while introducing some new mistakes. Highly recommended for Destiny fans and new players but those who didn't like the original might want to think twice. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Travis Northup | 90 / 100 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is a massive accomplishment, and a huge step in the right direction for the franchise. With a more focused narrative, more activities to do than ever before, and enormous quality of life improvements to the Destiny sandbox and economy, there isn't much to dislike about Destiny 2. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Muhammad Ali Bari | 8.5 / 10 | 11-01-2017 | Destiny 2 is a sequel that appears to play it safe in term of innovations and instead tries to improve on the solid gameplay roots set by the original. The end result is a game that is a joy to play but at the same time, it appears to lack the excitement of a brand new entry. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Joe Morgan | 7 / 10 | 09-13-2017 | Bungie's latest entry in the series makes some considerable quality of life improvements for fans while improving their storytelling. Awkward group counts and an unchanged core won't likely win over many converts, however. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Pedro del Pozo | 8.5 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 returns strongly. The confidence of ex-players will be hard to win with their DLCs policy and a gameplay system too similar to the previous one, despite significant improvements. However, it hides one of the best and more entertaining shooters you can find today. The level of addiction it causes in players is insane. The best new IP of this generation is consolidated. | Read review |
| Giant Bomb | Brad Shoemaker | 4 / 5 stars | 01-01-2014 | If you want a shooter that gives you more activities--and guns--than you know what to do with, Destiny 2 is your game. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 9 / 10 | 09-12-2017 | Big, bright, bold, and bursting with content and heart. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Dariusz Matusiak | 8 / 10 | 09-06-2017 | Destiny 2 is more of the same. A little prettier, a little more interesting, a little easier. After playing for dozens of hours I know I’ll spend much more time with Destiny 2. There is no better game about shooting aliens that is so much fun. And looking at the first game and its evolution over the years it’s hard not to wonder – what kind of game D2 will be in the future? A great one, I’m sure! | Read review |
| Guardian | Alex Hern | 4 / 5 stars | 09-14-2017 | Bungie has improved its sci-fi shooter with a less lonely game for those who don't have online friends and a more rewarding one for those who do | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-28-2017 | Destiny 2 feels more of an expansion than it does a sequel. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 91 / 100 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is a perfect evolution of the original´s concept. Campaign is solid and full of CG sequences, the new activities, progression system and raid complete a unique experience between FPS and MMO. And Bungie brings the best gunplay back. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Ben Skipper | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-16-2017 | This is a sequel that refines a formula rather than shaking it up, and while that does the job for now, the focus will soon shift to what Bungie can do to keep Destiny moving forward. | Read review |
| IGN | Destin Legarie | 8.5 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 is a blast out of the gate thanks to its excellent co-op shooter gameplay and strong storytelling in the campaign. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Giovanni Marrelli | 8.3 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | A new beginning and a giant step forward in the Destiny franchise. But will it be enough for the high-demanding community? | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Islam Ibrahim | 8.4 / 10 | 09-13-2017 | Bungie Studio managed to fix the problems of the first game by supporting the game with a brilliant short story, in addition to good side quests. The studio also supported the game with great PVE modes such as Strike, Nightfall, Raid and the great public events that will keep you busy for a long time at Destiny 2. You can also go to The Crucible and play against other players, which you will enjoy too much but be prepared to get used to all the modes as you can't choose a particular mode, but is this a whole new game?! It felt like a great expansion of the first one. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | David Soriano | 8.8 / 10 | 10-25-2017 | The unlocked framerate is the real gamechanger in Destiny 2. Overall, it looks stunishing, but Activision should have presented better the lore of this series to the new PC community. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Sean Warhurst | 4.3 / 5 stars | 09-18-2017 | I didn't delve into the level of customisation available or the immense amount of loot you'll encounter as you grind your way through the levels, although I think that most familiar with this type of game will already have a rough idea of what elements such as these have to offer and nobody wants to read a two thousand page revew. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Kinglink Reviews | 2 / 5 stars | 05-15-2018 | While it improves on the original in a number of ways, it doesn’t stand out from the original. It reminds me of Doom 2, where it added in a double-barreled shotgun and a couple of monster types. If you were dying for more Destiny, Destiny 2 is perfect for you, but this didn’t change my opinion of the franchise. | Read review |
| KnowTechie | Josh Knowles | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is the game I was totally hyped to play three years ago, finally. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Kirk Hamilton | Recommended | 10-03-2017 | This is clearly a high point, the highest since The Taken King launched nearly two years ago. It's a red-carpet welcome for new players and a slightly bittersweet payoff for those of us who've been there from the start. | Read review |
| Leadergamer | Kaan Gezer | 8 / 10 | 09-09-2017 | Destiny 2 is a good apology for the first game. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Juanem Reyes | 8.5 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 2 is fun and exciting. Bungie made precise adjustments to its formula, improving the overall experience and bringing it closer to the ambitions that it originally had for this long-lasting project. | Read review |
| M3 | Niklas Alicki | 8 / 10 | 09-11-2017 | Destiny 2 improves on every single detail. The story might not be the best in the genre, but the amount of content is impressive and the gameplay is better than ever. One of the best action games this year. | Read review |
| Marooners' Rock | Josh Pedroza | 8.9 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | This series may not fully lived up to it’s potential yet, and that’s completely fine. I am happy with what we have been given. I’m still having fun, I’m still addicted, and I’m ready to see what this series can achieve in this 10 Year Plan that Bungie has let us know about. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Despite a disappointing story campaign this is a notably improved sequel, whose endless loops of addiction feel far more honest and rewarding than the first game. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | William Murphy | 8.5 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Yes, it's about shooting and looting, but Destiny 2 is about much more besides. It might not be ideal for MMO diehards, but it's a rich and satisfying experience all the same. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Austin Adamson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-13-2017 | Destiny 2 is easily one of the best shooters to date. | Read review |
| Nerd Much? | Bobby Bernstein | 8.7 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | Despite its few shortcomings, it's a much more well-rounded game than its predecessor. It isn't as much of a change to the naked eye, but it's many subtle, smaller changes are enough to satisfy both old fans of the franchise and bring in new players. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 79 / 100 | 09-19-2017 | Destiny 2 is a really solid game from a studio that feels like it's far more confident in what they have created for the sequel. While not always fun solo, it boasts well-crafted multiplayer gameplay with an addictive shoot-and-loot core loop. The end result is much closer to the original vision that the first Destiny was unable to grasp. | Read review |
| Nexus | Hylton Goodwin | 8.7 / 10 | 09-17-2017 | Destiny 2 is a step in the right direction, with an exceptional story finally bringing this once dead universe to life in a fresh and vibrant way. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Keith Milburn | 8.9 / 10 | 10-03-2017 | Realises the potential of its predecessor. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Mohammad Taghavi | 8 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | Destiny 2 is paradox incarnate! It hasn't changed enough to be a complete sequel yet it boasts enough content to be one. It rockets to the sky with pleasure and excitement then bashes to the ground cumbersome and tired. Some parts are so beautifully done they make us cry of joy and then other times the amateur hour hits and makes us cry for help. Despite all of this, it's a much better game than its predecessor with a lot more heart into it. Destiny 2 is a worthy game especially if you have friends accompanying you on this epic repetitive (!) journey | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Cameron Kunzelman | 8 / 10 | 09-11-2017 | While new content will drip in over the next couple years, right now you really have to take seriously that Destiny 2 is like a microwave: you know exactly what it does, and it does it well, but you can't expect it to do more than that. It's very hard for me to look at the past five or six years of console and PC games, and then the things that are announced for the next six months, and think that I want to fully integrate Destiny 2 into my life as my primary entertainment appliance. It would be so easy to do so, but the cost of committing to this thing over any other thing seems so high. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Tom Senior | 85 / 100 | 10-27-2017 | Gorgeous guns, a glittering universe, and a great port. Destiny 2 is an endgame away from true excellence. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Richard Scott-Jones | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2017 | Aesthetic brilliance and great gunplay can't wholly save Destiny 2's campaign from trivial difficulty, repetitive action, and a go-nowhere plot. Its best content in the mid-game and beyond is betrayed by a reward economy that nudges you instead toward a vacuous treadmill made of public events, and which truncates the endgame. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Hayden Dingman | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-28-2017 | Delicious, mindless fun filled with some empty calories. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Michael Harradence | 9 / 10 | 09-21-2017 | Destiny 2 improves upon its predecessor in every conceivable area, resulting in a content-packed, enjoyable FPS that will keep you entertained for months on end. | Read review |
| Polygon | Samit Sarkar | 9 / 10 | 09-05-2017 | As an overall product, Destiny 2 is an incredible feat. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | The improved endgame combined with a far more satisfying campaign makes Destiny 2 an easy recommendation for folks interested in an online shooter. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Matthew Manchester, Greg Newbegin, Steven Hayes | 8 / 10 | 10-09-2017 | This is the Destiny formula perfected. It’s a vast improvement over the original game | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 8 / 10 | 09-20-2017 | I put more time into the original Destiny than I've ever put into anything. I can see myself playing the sequel just as much. Though the core grinding loop might be slightly different this time around, it's still as satisfying as ever. Though it's somewhat of a prelude, the story is a compelling introduction to the Red Legion. Finishing the raid with my clan left me feeling accomplished as its ultra-hard mechanics put a team's mettle to the test. I can't say I've got a whole lot of gripes about this sequel. It feels like a pretty natural evolution of Destiny and does what it always did that little bit better. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Bruno Henrique Vinhadel | 84 / 100 | 09-18-2017 | Perfectly performing the well-known studio formula and listening to the Destiny community players, Bungie created a sequel that is much more focused on veterans, without much innovation. However, it has clearly evolved a lot since the previous title. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Stuart Mclean | 9 / 10 | 09-13-2017 | A massively improved campaign, satisfying combat and addictive loot all comes together to create another winner for Bungie, who have clearly listened regarding complaints about the first Destiny to smash it out of the park with Destiny 2. Do yourself a favour and give it a try. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 takes the core gameplay of the first game and surrounds it with a much more confident, cohesive experience. This isn't Destiny reimagined but it is Destiny refined, and while that may not be enough to win over those who were left disappointed by Bungie's efforts three years ago, it doesn't change the fact that this is without a doubt one of the best shooters on PS4. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 8 / 10 | 09-22-2017 | Destiny 2 is a welcome follow-up that rights several of the wrongs that tripped up the original game when it launched. The grind can admittedly be draining at times and its treatment of microtransactions will disappoint some players. It's rock-solid gunplay, however, combined with a more fleshed-out narrative and a nice selection of online activities to tackle either solo or with teammates, brings the series closer to realizing its own destiny — pun so totally intended. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Rich McCormick | Recommended | 10-25-2017 | If a slick, beautiful shooter is keeping you up at night for a month, isn't that sometimes enough? | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Andrew Cathie | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-05-2017 | Post release support will truly make or break the ongoing life of the game, but as an initial prospect, Destiny 2 is utterly fantastic. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | نواف النغموش | 8 / 10 | 09-18-2017 | This sequel fixes Destiny's biggest gripes with introducing a motivating story to the player and a rewarding endgame. We all know the Destiny 2 we are playing now is going to be different a year from now and I'm ready to invest more hours to see the game develop further. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Ed Acosta | 5 / 5 stars | 10-20-2017 | Destiny 2 is definitely more Destiny, and it’s Destiny done well. The story is fun and more engaging, the worlds are gorgeous albeit tighter than I would like, and having the ability to hop to another world from anywhere is a huge improvement. There’s plenty of loot to find while playing any of the campaign missions, side-quests, and community events. If it weren’t for the shader system, Bungie would have hit a grand slam, but for right now, I can settle for a home run. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Sarah Moran | 3.5 / 5 stars | 09-10-2017 | Destiny 2 is already fixing many of the problems fans had with its first game, delivering a better experience for both new and veteran players. | Read review |
| SelectButton | Kevin Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is an absolute marvel, outperforming its predecessor in every aspect. The strong cinematic narrative focus is both refreshing and much needed. Destiny 2 respects its fan base time with the way content is structured in each location. The game's sweeping score is simply astonishing, ramping up during key moments, but helps elevate the game's strong atmosphere even just exploring the forests of the European Dead Zone or the oceanic surface of Titan. The game's first raid is both remarkable and uniquely designed, putting less focus on boss encounters, and instead highlights the strong gameplay mechanics and puzzles from the game's designers. Some may be turned off by the consumable nature of mods and shaders but considering by the time you finish the narrative and hit level 20; you'll be overflowing with more shaders than you'll ever use. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Ozzie Mejia | 7 / 10 | 09-20-2017 | In spite of its shortcomings, Destiny 2 shines thanks to its replayability. There are many different ways to enjoy the game, both alone and with friends. As a solo player, I've even come to familiarize myself with different players, as we went through a Strike mission and later attempted and failed the Leviathan Raid. (Advice: Do not attempt the Leviathan Raid with strangers.) | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | John Matthew Fernandez | 8.7 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | That aside, Destiny 2 is a good fun game. I do hope Bungie decides to release more content in between major DLC expansions, but they seem to have learned from their first folly. You may experience some performance issues on PC and there is a bit of a roulette going on with the anti-cheat. I would not let it stop you from purchasing another wise amazing game that should have been on PC in the first place also. Destiny 3 please come to PC also. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4 / 5 stars | 09-05-2017 | It's a game that has no doubts as to what it wants to be, largely delivering an experience with the fervor it deserves. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 8 / 10 | 09-27-2017 | First and foremost, Destiny 2 does not frustrate players by placing parts of the end game under hard to achieve power level requirements. There's plenty of loot to gain and, more importantly, you're actually having fun while obtaining it. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 85 / 100 | 09-25-2017 | If you are interested in online looter shooters, Destiny 2 is your best choice. Don't expect anything new, however. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Yuri Polverino | 8.5 / 10 | 09-09-2017 | Destiny 2 is a great game, more better than the first one because of many more end-game activities, all well structured and organized. The story is amazing, made of very beautiful cutscenes and characters written on the line of most contemporany movies. Unfortunately the difficulty is low and the progression of the Guardian could be very fast and easy. Despite this the game is great to play and share with friends: waiting the raids and the trials of the nine, we could easly say that Destiny 2 will be loved by fans and newbies. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 8.5 / 10 | 09-10-2017 | Those who passed on the original title because of its weak launch will find this is a completely different experience | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2017 | Bungie takes players back to the Destiny universe with an improved sequel that's a no-brainer for faithful fans. Even if you're just looking for a new loot shooter, it may be time to become legend. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Sam White | 5 / 5 stars | 09-18-2017 | From Destiny 2's first moments, it's a bigger, bolder and better game than its predecessor. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 6 / 10 | 09-17-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Andrew Phillips | 7 / 10 | 09-20-2017 | Destiny 2 is a better game than the original but more akin to a reboot than a full sequel. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Tyler Chancey | 8 / 10 | 09-13-2017 | As it stands at time of writing, Destiny 2 stands as a testament to Bungie listening to feedback and making a sequel that stands head and shoulders over its predecessor. It can be accused of preaching to the choir with its lack of in-game codex and more aggressive microtransaction pressures but if you found the first Destiny cold, impersonal, and half-baked, this installment is the one to jump in on. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Mario Baccigalupi | 8.7 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | The PC version of Destiny 2 is everything the game already offers, only better: the loading times are less frustrating, and the graphics really benefit from the extra power of the most recent video cards (framerate, details...). Unfortunately, some of the deplorable connectivity errors already experienced on console found their way on PC as well. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | 8 / 10 | 09-13-2017 | Destiny 2 is an impressive improvement over the first game, which felt incomplete and in desparate need of some personality. Destiny 2 shows that Bungie really listened to criticisms and concerns and pulled out all the stops to finally nail this sucker. This time around, I'm ready to stick with it and see it evolve. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Stefan L | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2017 | Destiny 2 is a fantastic new beginning for one of the most popular online shooters out there, and I can't wait to see how it grows and evolves over the coming months and years. | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Paul Renshaw | 5 / 5 stars | 09-19-2017 | Better writing, a story (and a good one at that) and a series of vast new worlds to explore make Destiny 2 a must play for anyone who like aliens, guns and shooting aliens with guns. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Matthew Arcilla | 8 / 10 | 10-08-2017 | Ultimately, Bungie’s greatest triumph in Destiny 2 is that it has transformed the polarizing, alienating experience of the first Destiny into an infinitely more rewarding one. While some of the improvements to storytelling are undermined by the lack of conviction in its writing, there’s a player friendliness to the end game content supported by rewards that finally acknowledge your efforts. There’s still a lot of room to grow from here, but Destiny 2’s future looks filled with light. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Lexley Ford | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-03-2017 | Destiny 2 takes the groundwork set out by its predecessor and refines some of its rough edges, especially in terms of its plot. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | فهد الشيحة | 8.5 / 10 | 09-20-2017 | Fans of Destiny will love the new title as it brings in new mechanics and fresh ideas and newcomers will enjoy a thrilling experience because Destiny 2 is what the first Destiny should have been. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ishmael Romero | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-15-2017 | Destiny 1 was known for not becoming “fun” until you were already well invested, something that definitely deterred some potential players. The grind was the largest piece of the first game's puzzle, but the dev team hadn't yet figured out how to make that something worthwhile. | Read review |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | 4 / 5 stars | 09-20-2017 | Destiny 2 is a vast improvement over the original Destiny. The shooting is still top-notch, Bungie has crafted grand worlds to explore, the environments are simply beautiful, and the delivery of the game's story is much better. The game still falters in when it comes to satisfying endgame progression and it's missing some standard MMO features. All in all though, Destiny 2 is a damned good MMO time, no subscription fee required. | Read review |
| VG247 | Sherif Saed | Recommended | 11-02-2017 | Destiny 2 comes to PC to shake up the torpid loot shooter scene, and it's all the better for it. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Brandon J. Wysocki | Not Recommended | 09-30-2017 | The more time I have put into the game, the less satisfied I’ve felt, not because it's bad in any one way, but because Bunge has again failed to deliver a fulfilling and lasting experience. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Alice Bell | 8 / 10 | 09-15-2017 | Marked improvements in style and story, coupled with Bungie's always excellent shooting, make this continued space epic a winner. But that never ending grind, though... | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 09-14-2017 | "Destiny 2' is a case study in the difference a smooth presentation can make. This is still a series about vaporizing aliens and the virtual incarnations of other people but it's more inviting now than it has ever been. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 9.3 / 10 | 09-17-2017 | Destiny 2 offers more loot, more locales to explore, and most importantly, more story to play through. Whether playing solo or in a fireteam, this is Destiny at its absolute best. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Jon Hueber | 5 / 5 stars | 09-13-2017 | Destiny 2 rights most of the wrongs of the first release, solidifying itself as the must-play shooter of the year, one which will be enjoyed by fans for years to come | Read review |
| Windows Central | Matt Brown | 4 / 5 stars | 09-11-2017 | those who enjoyed Destiny the first time around, Destiny 2 has so much to offer – even for returning players. But at its core, those who weren't fans of the original won't find major revelations in this sequel. | Read review |
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In Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lays in ruins, occupied by a powerful new enemy and his elite army, the Red Legion. Every player creates their own character called a “Guardian,” humanity’s chosen protectors. As a Guardian in Destiny 2, players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. In Destiny 2 players will answer this call, embarking on a fresh story filled with new destinations around our solar system to explore, and an expansive amount of activities to discover. There is something for almost every type of gamer in Destiny 2, including gameplay for solo, cooperative and competitive players set within a vast, evolving and exciting universe.
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