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Destiny

Developer: Bungie · Published by Activision · 2014
A superb shooter MMO with a puddle-deep story.
FPSMMOOnlineBungie
3.5
Good
POCG VERDICT
Near-perfect shooting and PvP, wrapped around a puddle-deep story.
Bungie's shooter MMO nails the FPS and PvP and offers deep class customization, but the thin, fragmented story and character work take a serious beating.
About This Game

Destiny is a 2014 online first-person shooter MMO by Bungie, published by Activision. In a post-apocalyptic solar system watched over by the mysterious Traveler, Guardians wield 'the light' against the Darkness across PvE missions, matchmade Strikes and competitive Crucible PvP. It released on PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360.

POCG ReviewOriginal: April 7, 2015
3.5
Good
Review Verdict
Destiny
Bungie's shooter MMO nails the FPS and PvP and offers deep class customization, but the thin, fragmented story and character work take a serious beating.
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Original Hardware
A PS4, Xbox One, PS3 or Xbox 360 and an internet connection (the game is always online).
Modern Re-release
The original Destiny's servers remain online; its free-to-play successor, Destiny 2, is the main entry today.