Destiny 2 Review | Overall, My Favorite MMOFPS
Destiny 2 is my favorite MMO and has exceptional gunplay, story, and polish. Any player, be it hardcore or casual, can find something in…
Destiny 2 is my favorite MMO and has exceptional gunplay, story, and polish. Any player, be it hardcore or casual, can find something in this stand-out, free-to-start, FPS game.
Speaking generally (outside of its expansions), Destiny 2 is the pinnacle of “live service” games. And MMO games for that matter. It even stands on its own in the FPS category. There’s truly nothing like it. Destiny 2 offers so much and asks for nothing but your time in return. You have this evolving narrative and world, new guns, several game mode types, cross-save, and cross-play, and it’s all free to jump into to try for yourself. I feel as though Bungie offers something for every kind of player, at any skill level.
Destiny 2 is interesting in that it makes you the protagonist of the story that is happening right now. As Bungie adds in updates while you play, you experience the bits and pieces of an ever-evolving narrative, and you feel like you’re not just a part of it, but at the crux of it. You feel like you make your mark on the universe every time you boot up the game and complete some activities. You can play some of the old campaigns, sure, but they almost feel as though they were someone else’s memory… it’s interesting. It makes the live service model make sense and FEEL alive from a story perspective. Like the universe is REAL somewhere out there in the vastness of space, and time passes there just as it does here in the real world. The world-building, missions, and activities designed around the weekly story beats which constantly influence the overarching narrative help sell this feeling.
I don’t have all the space or time in the world to write out how I’ve had some of THE most fun gaming experiences of my life with my friends playing Destiny 2. The team-building cooperative experiences in this game rival nothing else. And I’ll take those memories with me forever, probably. If you can bring your group of friends, and get into a pattern of weekly play, you will have a great time. If you can’t, there are always people in various groups both in the game and out looking to play, and happy to help you on your quest. Or you can forge your own story as a solo. But, know that the community is amazing. You’ll find someone out there should you need them.
The only downside with Destiny 2 is that the burnout is real. If you want to play some of the game's best offerings you’ll have to keep playing, and consistently at that. It may start as an enjoyable grind, but it’ll eventually come to a point where you’ll feel less and less inclined to log in. Maybe you’re not vibing with the story in the season. Maybe your friends will stop playing. Maybe you’ll just want to play other games. This day will come and you’ll see the story of your Guardian slowly fade away. Because the universe of Destiny moves on with or without you. New story threads unfold, characters develop, and mysteries are created, and resolved. Before you know it, the Light fizzles and your life goes on. Before you know it, the game has changed into a completely different product than when you left it.
That’s sad, and so is the flipside. Maybe you’re the one loving everything the game has to offer well beyond the interests of your mates, who may occasionally join you amidst their burnout, but it won’t be enough. You’ll wonder why they’re abandoning the Light. After all, the ten-year saga is nearly complete… why quit now? In either case, the FOMO or fear of missing out, that Destiny 2 creates is beyond anything I have ever felt before. The emotional roller coaster it can put you on from these scenarios makes it the saddest burnout experience of any game I’ve ever played. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth playing. It’s just something you need to know upfront.
You can always choose to boot Destiny 2 back up again. I don’t think the burnout lasts forever, at least not with me. My interest in Destiny 2 comes and goes in waves, but I’m committed to seeing it through, at least to the end of the Light and Dark saga. Maybe you will too. Maybe you just want to do some PvP. Maybe you want to turn your brain off and complete bounties, do quests, or grind for a weapon with perfect stats. Maybe you’re lacking other games during a video game dry spell in the year and you commit to a season here or there. Just as Destiny 2’s story is ever evolving, it is ever-present and is always there as a backup game whenever I want to game, and I commend it for in the utmost least, being that.
So, in conclusion, during your time, during your story, while you’re playing Destiny 2; I can assure you that you will have the opportunity to have some of the greatest gaming experiences of your lifetime. Should Destiny 2 resonate with you, the time you spend and the memories you make will be beyond rich, and unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Destiny 2 has had an incredible influence on my life, even beyond gaming, and for that reason, I recommend it to everyone, because I believe anyone can have the same experiences, and feel very fulfilled with what Destiny 2 has to offer, and that is even if you don’t end up spending a dime.
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Should you need a little more convincing, or are curious as to more of my thoughts, I’ve recorded a podcast with my friend (who has 5000 hours in Destiny 2), and we discuss why we like the game, and what keeps us coming back. It’s well worth the listen! Linked below.
Destiny 2 - The Most Glorious FPS MMO (ft. Casey) by VOID ARCADE
In this episode, Destiny 2 veteran Casey [Destiny 2 Expert w/ 5000 hours] and Brando [your host] talk about their…podcasters.spotify.com
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