The Destiny Thread

[Bubba]

So... we are only 5 days away from the release of this game and I for one am very excited.

Who is gonna be getting it on the day of release?
Are you getting it on PS4? XBox One?
Which class are you gonna go with?
Do you want to be on a fireteam with me?

Anyway, discuss Destiny.

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[Psychotic]

I'm looking forward to it more than I have any other game in the past 12 months, which isn't saying a great deal if I'm honest. I played the beta on 360 but I don't know whether to get it on 360 or PS3. Depends who is getting it for what console I suppose.

[Bolivar]

I am playing a Human Warlock (tried the other race/classes in Alpha and Beta) and will absolutely be in your Fireteam Bubba!

Can't believe we're finally here, this is a pretty big moment in gaming as far as witnessing the birth of a new IP.

[deepdoop]

I have it pre-ordered for PS4. I don't really know what class I'm going to be... it'll depend on what one my older brother wants, really, because I hate us being the same class.

I played the beta for a while. Keep in mind it was only a beta so things could be different and we've only seen a small portion of the game, but I do think it'll be a solid 9 out of 10, at the very least. I'm excited for a new IP, and it controlled well, looked good, etc.

At the same time though, from the beta, I'm not sure it's exactly doing what the hype is saying it will. Obviously once I play the full game I will know better, but I wonder if it's going to be this astonishing experience that people say it will be. A game like Destiny pretty much has to get universal 10s though to live up to the hype.

Don't take any of this as me not being excited because I am. I'm just a little more cautious than some other people I guess.

[Bolivar]

I think most people understand this is going to be a wildy successful and fun game to play with friends but I don't see anyone predicting it to be a timeless masterpiece with 10/10s across the board. Content will be its biggest issue, as Bungie has said the full game will have five locations approximately the same size as what we saw in Old Earth, with an endgame Raid mode they have not revealed yet. If everything goes according to plan, I see it being an 85 at a minimum, with room to go higher depending on just how much Bungie has kept close to the chest.

More than anything, it seems people are just relieved to have a robust multiplayer shooter whose online experience doesn't revolve entirely around competitive matches. But if the content is on the lighter side, the game's following will certainly drop off once the Master Chief Collection, Advanced Warfare, and Far Cry 4 hit.

[Freya]

I have it preordered (for like 2 years now) and for the 360 but I wont be a day 1 buyer. I just didn't budget right for it! So i'll be playing, but not right away. Maybe that'll be better because then I can miss any patching or updates needed.

[Del Murder]

I don't normally like FPS but this one has me intrigued. I'll wait for the reviews first.

[deepdoop]

I think most people understand this is going to be a wildy successful and fun game to play with friends but I don't see anyone predicting it to be a timeless masterpiece with 10/10s across the board. Content will be its biggest issue, as Bungie has said the full game will have five locations approximately the same size as what we saw in Old Earth, with an endgame Raid mode they have not revealed yet. If everything goes according to plan, I see it being an 85 at a minimum, with room to go higher depending on just how much Bungie has kept close to the chest.

More than anything, it seems people are just relieved to have a robust multiplayer shooter whose online experience doesn't revolve entirely around competitive matches. But if the content is on the lighter side, the game's following will certainly drop off once the Master Chief Collection, Advanced Warfare, and Far Cry 4 hit.

I get what you're saying. I think I might just go different places or talk to different people because everywhere I go it seems like people expect more than what you're saying. However, I agree with you 100%. Destiny should be a lot of fun, and like I said, I will more than likely end up rating it a 9 or something, but it'll be a 9 based around having a sound foundation and good game mechanics rather than a 9 that really gets me because of innovations.

[chionos]

Boy, it's hella tempting to get a ps4 just for this game. What console are you going with, people?
I have no idea what console I'm going to use. I guess it will depend on whether or not there are a large segment of e-offers on a particular console, as none of my rl friends seem like they're going to play.

Freya 360
deepdoop ps4
psychotic ps3/360
bolivar ps4
bubba ?
Aulayna ps4
Nicolas ps4

[Aulayna]

Got it coming for my shiny new PS4.

[Dr Unne]

Can someone give a one-paragraph or bullet-list explanation why I should be excited about this game? Is it because it's by Bungie? It looks like every other sci-fi gun/grenade shoot-aliens FPS.

[Nicolas]

Think of Destiny as Bungie's Halo MMO. Instead of being dumped in a game with numerous people at once, you're in a Shared World similar to the game Journey. Players will appear in areas randomly from time to time. There is a separate section for PvP that is basically Halo's multiplayer experience. You gain quests, items, and experience for your chosen class just like any RPG game. There are even end-game raids to play, though 'with friends only' is a requirement. Their vision also includes that this game should last for 15 years. I believe that's what they said at least. We'll see.

Based on the alpha and beta, it was fun. It's one of the few games this year I'm genuinely excited to play. Have it pre-ordered for the PS4 and look forward to playing as either a Titan or Warlock.

[Bolivar]

It's a gorgeously-rendered and adeptly-designed shooter, re: fun and the amout of love Bungie poured into it seeps through every moment. Its mechanics speak beyond the FPS crowd, as many consider this the spiritual successor to Phantasy Star Online as much as Halo. Its addictiveness spans open-world exploration, loot-based dungeon-diving, spontaneous/dynamic world events, and RPG-esque character progression and customization. All of this occurs while players show up in your game or you seamlessly team up with friends. While Destiny doesn't do any one thing thats completely new, it's the combination of beloved game mechanics, executed at a very high level, that does bring something new to the table. If that doesn't excite you, there's no shame in this just being another title to skip out on.

I'm playing on PS4, chionos.

[chionos]

So far it's looking like the majority of eoffers are playing on ps4. Pressure's on. Dang.

[Scotty_ffgamer]

I've got it preordered for PS4! No idea when I'll get to play it though.