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Destiny's a great game, regardless of shortcomings. I, for one, am loving the grind behind levelling beyond 20, drops are addictive, and you always feel like you're doing something even if you don't see it on your screen like you did for levels 1-20. I've had 3 legendary drops, every one of them turned out to be a rare item (which is terrible considering the drop), but I keep playing, because I want that exotic/legendary drop for reals.

The story may be flat, but it's classic Bungie as far as gameplay is concerned, the Crucible was a little unbalanced at first, but once you've properly learned the ropes of the game (i.e. getting to level 20), then it's a blast.

See I was never about to call it a failure, I had an idea of what I was getting into from playing the beta. And I have been enjoying the full relase. And I'm used to having to grind for gear and levels from playing Diablo, Dark Souls, Borderlands etc... Destiny does go about implementing the system in a pretty unique way though, that I'll agree is definitely not about the instant gratification, even less so then Diablo... It could be argued that it's not exactly intuitive either, and I think that's why it goes over many people's heads.

The thing that's different than grinding in Diablo, or even more simillarly Borderlands that I think a lot of people get frustrated with is the fact that you can bump up the difficulty and complete missions but it doesn't necessarily guarantee better loot (the way Torment levels worked). I understand that now, and that it's absolutely essential to complete bounties, join a faction, play the crucible, and the Vanguard playlists. I get it now, and appreciate how it really truly makes you utilize every available resource you have for getting further.

My only little gripe, is that after completing the campaign, it leaves WAY more questions than answers (but I understand that's how they wanted it and somewhat intentional as these answers are still yet to come further in this release or within the planned sequels... In which case I'll be looking forward to more)

  On 9/16/2014 at 8:06 PM, Npoess said:

I think some of the average reviews are kind of exaggerated in terms of negativity.

 

It's a very good game, giving it below a 7 just seems slightly silly, because objectively speaking it's way too competent for that. I think of a lot of worse games are getting higher scores on a weekly basis. But I'm not saying the game is for absolute top scores either, because parts of it are disappointing. That doesn't make it a bad game though.

 

But again, it's the ridicules amounts of hype backfiring. Because when you built you're game up enough, to the point where anything else but groundbreaking is going to be disappointing, you've kind of already shot yourself in the foot before the game is even out.

 

But honestly most people I've talked that has actually played it, seem to really like it, including myself.

 

Also... This game is probably a case of a new IP having to find its footing. I think we've seen that with a lot new series in recent years, and lot of them has had masterpieces of sequels released after the original turned out to be a slight disappointment to some.

What's sad is Bungie might miss a 2.5mil bonus due to the Metacritic scores...

I'm sure this will sell enough, to the point where those money doesn't even matter.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/12/gamescom-2014-destiny-is-the-most-pre-ordered-new-ip-in-history

  On 9/16/2014 at 8:33 PM, Npoess said:

I'm sure this will sell enough, to the point where those money doesn't even matter.

 

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/12/gamescom-2014-destiny-is-the-most-pre-ordered-new-ip-in-history

They've got a lot to make up - Destiny's combined costs (the game, marketing, etc.) are rumoured to exceed 500 million USD...

Yeah, that's true... and a bit worrying for them. But I already think the series had made a big enough mark on the industry, so that the series will be profitable going forward.

I mean it's already a highly established gaming brand at this point, just from the marketing.

And it's just a fun sci-fi shooter, I wouldn't recommend anyone not to try it out, most people will probably find some enjoyment out it, so it won't completely lose publicity I think.

A friend of mine finished Dark Souls II for the xbox, so he lent me the disc. Whipped up a fake account for a free month of gold membership.

This game is so much fun. Except I'm completely lost as to where to go after beating The Duke's Dear Freja. Been pvping mostly in the meantime (but not very well, haha)

Finally beat Monument Valley, that shit was doing my head in, now they're making more levels!!

This looks awesome

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did this for hours yesterday. might as well before bungie patches it.

  On 9/16/2014 at 8:36 PM, Npoess said:

Yeah, that's true... and a bit worrying for them. But I already think the series had made a big enough mark on the industry, so that the series will be profitable going forward.

 

I mean it's already a highly established gaming brand at this point, just from the marketing.

 

And it's just a fun sci-fi shooter, I wouldn't recommend anyone not to try it out, most people will probably find some enjoyment out it, so it won't completely lose publicity I think.

Well, the PS3/PS4-exclusive DLC is available now at 20.00USD, so I guess they're making up already...

Games Radar gets it...
http://www.gamesradar.com/if-youre-worried-about-destinys-longevity-or-level-cap-you-dont-understand-destiny/

So excited to discover the pc port of Jet Set Radio! One of my favorite Dreamcast games. Got it on the humble store sale. It's a solid port. Great to play this one at higher resolutions.

  On 9/16/2014 at 8:49 PM, Rubin Farr said:

Finally beat Monument Valley, that shit was doing my head in, now they're making more levels!!

Can't wait for the new levels. I beat it in like 2 hours.

Gamespot has revealed the 3DS can be used as a wireless controller for Smash Bros on Wii U

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  On 9/18/2014 at 3:04 PM, triachus said:

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FINALLY

okami hd on sale for $6.99 today (psn). got about 20+ hrs in on the ps2 before retiring it. maybe i'll beat this version...

Lots of awesome stuff coming out of TGS:

New trailer for Silent Hills - very, very disturbing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrZHQFjt98

New Deep Down trailer - similar to Dark Souls, but procedurally-generated dungeons and past/future travel:

Bloodborne (Dark Souls spiritual successor on PS4) out 5 February in Japan!

  On 9/18/2014 at 5:31 PM, Joyrex said:

Lots of awesome stuff coming out of TGS:

 

New trailer for Silent Hills - very, very disturbing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrZHQFjt98

 

New Deep Down trailer - similar to Dark Souls, but procedurally-generated dungeons and past/future travel:

 

Bloodborne (Dark Souls spiritual successor on PS4) out 5 February in Japan!

FICK JA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYMUa4e6JQ

I don't understand shit

the new silent hill looks fucking awesome.

  On 9/18/2014 at 8:27 PM, messiaen said:

the new silent hill looks fucking awesome.

  On 9/18/2014 at 8:40 PM, Gocab said:

 

  On 9/18/2014 at 8:27 PM, messiaen said:

the new silent hill looks fucking awesome.

  On 9/18/2014 at 5:45 PM, Perezvon said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYMUa4e6JQ

 

I don't understand shit

Everybody's too busy staring at Quiet's norks...

  On 9/18/2014 at 8:27 PM, messiaen said:

the new silent hill looks fucking awesome.

They should have just called it Nope Hill

shit, Infinity 2.0 Marvel Superheroes sold out on amazon, back ordered til November!