Destiny 2

Destiny 2

It's a fine AAA game that didn't hold my interest.

I'm pretty far behind in this review as it's been a few months since I've played. I was enjoying myself and then one day I didn't load it up anymore. 

Type of Game

Destiny 2 is a MMO 1st person shooter with loot. It's mostly co-op with some pvp. There is a strong story and three classes to play. Once you hit max level, the game turns into a loot grind like most MMOs. There are many different types of events to fit your preferred playstyle.

Opinions

For the most part I enjoyed the game play. The weapons are fun, the powers are fun, the encounters are fun. After max level, a lot of options opened up but after doing them all a few times, it felt repetitive. I have done plenty of grinding in Diablo and World of Warcraft and this felt about the same.

Compare to Other Games

Borderlands

I thought Borderlands 2 was an amazing game. I prefer it to Destiny 2 in all ways, except for the MMO part. If you like to play solo or with a friend, Borderlands is stronger. If you like a rich world with strangers, some raids, and some pvp, Destiny 2 is better.

Diablo 3

Diablo popularized the loot grind and continues to be king. For loot grind, Diablo 3 is superior to Destiny 2. Many unique artifacts, set items, ancient and primal make the loot grind a richer experience. 

But really, do you prefer 3rd person or 1st person? Because that playstyle preference is a big deal.

World of Warcraft

(Or any MMORPG)

RPGs have a much wider variety of character options. They also have more difficult raids that require precise team coordination. Game play is more about abilities, tactics, party balance and less about shooting accurately.

Overwatch

(Or any 1st person shooter)

I really like Overwatch so perhaps I am biased. It is a much more competitive game where your mistakes let your team down and your awesome plays turn defeat into victory. Overwatch PVP is far superior to Destiny PVP, but Destiny has many more different ways to play. If you just want to shoot things, play Overwatch.

Good Value?

Always a difficult question. You can get some amazing games cheap on Steam. You can already find Destiny 2 on sale sometimes. Buying a AAA game at full price is worth while if you want to be swept up in that initial rush of excitement. You are playing with a bunch of other early adopters. 

Destiny 2 is solid. If you buy AAA games, this one is a fine purchase. Not an amazing purchase, but no regrets.