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Destiny looks pretty active even when there is a content draught atm
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Not to mention that aim assist is a stat and certain guns have more or less, that can also be tweaked with perks (hidden hand) or specific scopes. It's definitely noticeable.
Samurai G0SU
Member
That's when I'll Re-drop in myself.
Obliterator
Member
I have to wonder what total sell through on the title is now. Has to be at least 15 million.
Chill Penguin
Member
This is one game the critics got wrong. It got panned at release, but ended up being the most popular game of the generation.
EL CUCO
Member
It was pretty bare bones at release. Lets not get it twisted
so No Man's Sky still got a chance right? right?
yup, game wasn't what it is today
though worth noting the game was considered an unsalvagable dud for awhile. comes to show you can never rush to judgement with online games
BattleMonkey
Member
Most of the critiques were spot on though, the game was fairly sloppy and lacking heavy on content. Popularity does not negate a game's problems.
Darryl M R
Member
The game people love to hate and say is done but the game is amazing especially with the post-launch updates. The release was bare bones like El_Cuco said but the game now has enough content for your casual console gamer.
I restarted the game on ps4 coming to Xbox and it's clear that there aren't many new players. Whenever I've queued up in any of the lower than level 40 strike playlists I end up starting the strike alone.
Similarly, matchmaking in crucible seems to take a good bit longer than I remember from Xbox about a year ago.
I think.there are a lot of active players still, but they are doing very specific activities.
Similarly, matchmaking in crucible seems to take a good bit longer than I remember from Xbox about a year ago.
I think.there are a lot of active players still, but they are doing very specific activities.
Not enough content and terrible story were the main criticisms though.
They weren't wrong about either of those things.
Most crucible is sweaty, at least it has been while trying to do S H A X X J A M Z
Though the casual console gamer had no problems with the game, and everything since has just been gravy.
The forum goer/a bit more hardcore gamer was the one complaining about lack of content, changes in the story and problematic launch.
Yup, bought it at launch and got bored maybe 3 weeks later
Now i bought it again with the Collection and i'm having a blast so far, 3 raids, shitload of strikes, lots of maps, more character builds
And the base gunplay is still as amazing as ever
Still, i'm happy to have paid 60€ for the WHOLE thing, i wouldn't have been as happy if i had to spend double that
Glendemonium
Member
It's honestly the only game since Goldeneye that gets me to play FPS PVP, especially coming from the generation of Xbox 360 CoD players.
Yes, you still get the occasional tea baggers in Crucible, but it's a far cry from getting harassed. They constantly tweak weapons for balance (sometimes a bit overboard).
Replaying from scratch on PS4 as a former year one One player was refreshing, so many quests and other things they added. Bounties are no longer as tedious and there are so many more things to level up.
Even Challenge of the Elders was tons of fun for me and my friend, we want to eventually tackle the raid. Think I need to watch a video though.
Yes, you still get the occasional tea baggers in Crucible, but it's a far cry from getting harassed. They constantly tweak weapons for balance (sometimes a bit overboard).
Replaying from scratch on PS4 as a former year one One player was refreshing, so many quests and other things they added. Bounties are no longer as tedious and there are so many more things to level up.
Even Challenge of the Elders was tons of fun for me and my friend, we want to eventually tackle the raid. Think I need to watch a video though.
SprachBrooks
Member
I don't play it any longer as I found once I did all of the strikes and played most of the story, there was nothing else for me. But one thing's for sure and that it's a superb game with such a solid hook to it.
I agree that AA is part of it, but the majority of it is the weapon sound, hit feedback and appearance.
So to be honest, lowering the aim assist a bit (not too much) would only make it better. At this point it is a bit too harsh, enough to actually negatively affect the gameplay.
You actually wouldn't like it if the aim assist was completely off.
You are so wrong.
Player movement in Destiny is part of what makes the gameplay great, watch any video and you'll see players effortless jumping around the map, ledges and everything...if the player movement was just serviceable no one would do that. The enemy AI design carries over from Halo where you have enemies with multiple behaviours in the mix...you won't find many games that do this in the first place.
The headshot feedback is bad? I don't know where you get that from because everything about blowing a Cabal or Fallen's head or a Hive exploding after a headshot is nothing but satisfying. Then you have the firefly perk that works with headshots specifically. I simply cannot see how anyone can say headshots in Destiny are bad and not satisfying.
As for level design, any game that has something like Vault of Glass automatically becomes top tier in level design.
Roddslayer
Member
I just picked it back up about a month ago to get ready for Rise of Iron. It's been awesome and yes the gameplay is king which helps since you'll be playing the same content quite a bit.
I also think the setting and lore is great. Since it takes place in our solar system it's got a blend of the familiar and unfamiliar sci-fi fantasy.
I also think the setting and lore is great. Since it takes place in our solar system it's got a blend of the familiar and unfamiliar sci-fi fantasy.
valkillmore
Member
I'm definitely going in on Destiny 2, whenever that comes out. I'm very happy for Bungie's success with Destiny.
ScaryShark
Banned
There are 400+ people on my friends list. There hasn't been a day that multiple people on there are not playing it for long periods of time since release. Definitely not the same handful of people either.
The legs of this game have really surprised me.
The legs of this game have really surprised me.
EL CUCO
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March of the Crabs
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I bought Destiny at launch and kinda liked it but dropped it after 2 months. I've been wanting to get back into it at this point but it seems so daunting to catch up that it's not worth the effort.
Possumowner
Member
It's gotten so much better since it's launch,not surprised it's well populated
SirClinksAlot
Member
I just started playing it for the first time (got taken king for $10 at toysrus) and I'm really enjoying it. The gunplay is fantastic.
I dunno man Destiny at least always had good gunplay.
tearsintherain
Member
yeah the numbers should easily jump 10x once RoI drops, especially now that final fantasy 15 is off the table for 2 months.
Its really a fantastic game, I used to play weekly a few hours the entire first year but the steep difficulty curve of the Oryx boss fight just really drained any desire to play, combined with the really annoying upgrade system. Hopefully they made ROI a bit more casual friendly. The PVP game though imo is absolutely fantastic.
The only weird thing coming back will be all the quests sitting in your inventory unfinished, like the crucible quest line and stuff. Best just to abandon it all now and come in with a clean slate? I'm not gonna bother with that Y2 achievement stuff, after a month or two no one wears any of that stuff anyways.
Its really a fantastic game, I used to play weekly a few hours the entire first year but the steep difficulty curve of the Oryx boss fight just really drained any desire to play, combined with the really annoying upgrade system. Hopefully they made ROI a bit more casual friendly. The PVP game though imo is absolutely fantastic.
The only weird thing coming back will be all the quests sitting in your inventory unfinished, like the crucible quest line and stuff. Best just to abandon it all now and come in with a clean slate? I'm not gonna bother with that Y2 achievement stuff, after a month or two no one wears any of that stuff anyways.
Dynasty8
Member
I agree 100%
I'm still on Destiny very frequently. Since launch, I have about 800+ hours on Xbox One and around 1200 hours on PS4 (I love the game so much I bought it twice). It's my most played game ever.
Sometimes I wish Bungie would just contact me just like how 343i got some of the pros involved to improve Halo 5's multiplayer. I know they're incredible at what they do, but Jesus do I have some amazing ideas for both PVE and PVP. I've literally wrote down numerous and realistic features/things that would make the sequel one of the greatest of all time. So much potential.
RichiRamjag
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Yeah, it kills me at times. With that SBMM, regular crucible feels sweaty as hell. I enjoy the challenge, but some days, I just want a casual game, it feels like I've gotta play super-serious every match at time to pull a win.
Still one of my favorite shooters this gen.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Anecdotally, a lot of my friends who dropped off jumped back in recently to get ready for Rise of Iron.
Scrotum Phillips
Member
Very happy to hear it's still doing so well. Like many others have said, its core shooting mechanics are simply the best.
I think I "retired" from Destiny 1 a few months ago and I doubt Rise of Iron will bring me back in, but i'm there day one for Destiny 2 and I'm really hopeful that many of the mistakes of Destiny 1 will be fixed now that they have a better idea of what the community wants.
I think I "retired" from Destiny 1 a few months ago and I doubt Rise of Iron will bring me back in, but i'm there day one for Destiny 2 and I'm really hopeful that many of the mistakes of Destiny 1 will be fixed now that they have a better idea of what the community wants.
Fred Feuerstein
Member
I also always try that but feel so clueless if I come back lol
Yeah I'd love to be able to use my sparrow in the Last City and cruise around talking to NPCs. That'd be dope.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
I have beyond, injustice, need for speed, two Zelda games i bought over the summer begging me to play them but all I want to do is play Destiny.
I love what they did with the April update. Constant progression. Love the challenge modes. Running old raids in 30 mints has its own charm and i finally got my vex the other day.
Still those are crazy numbers.
I love what they did with the April update. Constant progression. Love the challenge modes. Running old raids in 30 mints has its own charm and i finally got my vex the other day.
Still those are crazy numbers.
Diprosalic
Banned
Git gud.
Came back last week after 5 months of absence and went easily flawless first try with 309 LL.
EL CUCO
Member
FTFYGit carried.
Came back last week after 5 months of absence and went easily flawless first try with 309 LL.
psynergylover
Member
pfft no!
what they should do is at last something like the april update the did; put in some new weapons/armor a small storyline, and a strike or two
and bring back the racing......I missed it entirely when it was up
