Review | Game review: Destiny 2 – immersive evolution that makes up for previous storyline failings
The sequel addresses many of the original flaws of Destiny, while offering up a more engaging experience, sure to keep gamers exploring the galaxy
Bungie
4.5/5 stars
In Destiny 2, humanity has fallen to the brutal Red Legion, led by Lord Ghaul. Gamers will explore the galaxy, collect weapons, loot like mad and acquire new combat abilities as they face enemies and reclaim what they’ve lost.
Destiny 2 (for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and coming in October for PC) is a natural evolution from the first Destiny. It takes the things players like about the first game, and replaces most of what didn’t work with something that makes more sense.
The story element of Destiny 2, a weak spot in the first game, is now a strength. Lord Ghaul gives players a legitimate antagonist to face off against. Not only is your enemy menacing, but the journey to overcome your adversary carries more weight because the mission is clear and characters are more relatable. Helping players learn more about the Destiny universe are ‘adventures’. These short missions consist of stories that are much more useful than the first game’s system which required players to go online and look things up.