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It has been three years since the release of “Destiny,” now the sequel is here, and it is a stunning game that will keep players hooked for quite some time.
“Destiny 2” remains in a strong first-person gameplay since the original title but improves the overall experience by adding a much longer campaign with an attention-grabbing story. The new game has significantly improved graphics that make it one of the most visually appealing role-playing games on the market. “Destiny 2” also brings back the same cooperative gameplay experience that lets players team up with friends to complete a wide variety of challenges and missions.
The developer, Bungie has done a great job making a game that stays true to the original “Destiny” gameplay but has been able to improve in nearly every area of the massive online title. “Destiny 2” is a continuation of the first game, but shortly after starting it, the player finds that everything that had been built in the prior campaign is soon destroyed. Starting from scratch will make players feel important, even if they skipped out on the first game.
The campaign offers around 10 hours of play time, and that is without doing side activities and participating in the Crucible player vs. player part of the game. The story puts players in the position of a Guardian, that use a power called the Light to protect earth’s last city from different alien races. The new antagonist, the Red Legion army, invade the Last City and strip the Guardians of their Light. Players will then go on throughout the campaign trying to defeat the Red Legion army and regain their Light to take back the Last City.
When creating a guardian, players can choose between the Hunter, Titan, and Warlock classes, all of which have their own special abilities and play styles. The copious amount of gameplay styles is what helps keep “Destiny 2” entertaining even after the campaign is finished. Being able to create new characters keep players striving to reach the maximum level in each of the classes and experience the game in different ways.
The first person shooter aspect of this game may very well be the best in the business. Movements are smooth, and hit detection with weapons is top-notch. For players that are familiar with the Halo series, the gameplay of “Destiny 2” is similar, but it has certainly improved to the likes of rival competitors like the Call of Duty games.
“Destiny” as a series has been forged to constantly be in an online environment, meaning that players will mostly be matched with others to complete objectives and battle enemies. Bungie has done a flawless job with this cooperative experience, there are never any matchmaking screens, with the automatic addition of adding in other players. Teaming up with friends is just as easy by joining a fireteam with up to 6 players to help one another complete missions and compete in events.
For gamers interested in player vs. player game modes, “Destiny 2’s” Crucible mode lets guardians face off against each other and play in games that give out loot at the end of each match. It is a fun way to get competitive with other players and earn rewards in the process.
What makes “Destiny 2” such a complete game is that over the next couple of years, the developers at Bungie plan to keep adding on to the title with massive expansions that will reshape the current game. The game is backed by one of the largest online communities and will always be coming out with new events to partake in allowing players to collect an increasing amount of loot.
“Destiny 2” is a true blockbuster of a game that will continue to impress players for years to come. All of the best aspects of the first game have been carried over and improved in the sequel. The Destiny series combines the role-playing game experience and smooth gameplay mechanics of a modern first-person shooter. “Destiny 2” is one of the best games to hit the market this year and will not disappoint gamers. Game Review Score: 4.5 out of 5 Paws
