to me looks like a halo clone, so disappointed when I seen is yet another FPS. Seems massively over hyped.

But I have only watched that 40min E3 game footage.

Well i have had a couple of hours this afternoon and even though i have gone through the same missions that were in the beta it looks truly epic and very well polished,so even though its just a brief insight into the game at present I'm well impressed .

Not saying i will think the same in a week or so but I'm hoping the boredom don't set in like the majority of games i purchase as this has massive potential .

Its early days and Bungie quote originally was it was a massive open online universe to explore,rumours are rife that its nowhere near what Bungie stated but only the next few days/weeks will we get a better understanding to how this game pans out and will it become more interesting as you progress or will the missions remain very much like every other game��..Capture this,kill that.ect ect

So far I am extremely impressed but I have only played 3 missions on Earth and got to level 4. I love how polished it looks too, when you go into the main tower and look over the town it looks really impressive, it reminds me of the film Guardians of the Galaxy.

I really like the cross between RPG & FPS, it seems like a good balance between the two. I have chosen a Warlock as I usually like to play as Mages in RPG's. My only concern is how much I have to hide to regen my HP, 2 good hits on me and I am on red so I may also create a Warrior class. Saying that my melee skill is awesome and I have just unlocked Nova Bomb which is pretty amazing, so I may be ok once I unlock a few defensive buffs.

The menus all look lovely, the way you compare equipment is great and the maps looks like they are huge. I really like that they have "raids" on it, I notice on Earth there is a Level 8 VERY HARD map which you have to join people online to play, just like on WoW and Guild Wars. Really can't wait to get back on it, I have booked off all day Friday to crack on

Apparently the single player missions only last 8/10 hours max,and it's getting some really negative reviews.

At present I'm enjoying it and like you the menu and draw distance of the game are impressive,but I will say a few things,on occasions or certain areas of the map the graphics look absolutely gobsmacking good,then other areas look a little plain flat and boring .

This game cost 350 million bucks which is basically 3 Star war films ,game of the year ....I'm not sure and think that honour will either be Far Cry 4 or as expected Cod Advanced Warfighter.

I'm going to give it another 3/4 hours tonight ,I'm only level 5 and I'm enjoying the experience but for how long is anyone's guess.

I'm really addicted to The last of Us online and I can not see Destiny pulling me away from that awesome online tactical experience anytime soon.

Edited by time2die (Wed 10-Sep-14 15:47:56)

is the visuals all that matters?

8 hours is indeed short for single player if thats how long it is.

To me visuals really matter,they make the game look realistic and appealing,not much point having a major graphical leap in next generation consoles and getting last generation visuals .

Destiny is not last generation visuals but on occasions throughout the universe it doesn't look as drop dead gorgeous as other areas of the universe.

I know you are not bothered about visuals Crysalis but I like games that look as realistic as possible which makes the game a far more immersive experience .

Edited by time2die (Wed 10-Sep-14 16:52:41)

I do care about visuals to a point , but would have liked to have more comments from you about other aspects of the game.

But as you like realistic visuals I think the new silent hill game may interest you.

Edited by Chrysalis (Wed 10-Sep-14 16:16:18)

My next game is The evil Within,not graphically brilliant but it looks like a resident evil type of game.

The PT demo scarred the [censored] out of me and I never did finish it.

As for Destiny ....well it's way to early to review such a game that has not been out 24 hours,I have said I'm really pleased with it at present .

Having played it for a mere 3 hours there is little more to add to be honest and it would be totally unfair for me to pass judgement just yet.

Like I said I might be bored stiff in a weeks time ...

The company later clarified that the sum included marketing and other costs - but it meant the title was instantly hailed as the most expensive video game to date.

Commentators noted that Grand Theft Auto V had cost about about half the sum to make and promote.

But analyst Michael Pachter suggests Mr Kotick's figure is overstated.

"I think Activision put a number out there that is pretty meaningless," he told the BBC.

"The game cost around $180m to make, and its initial marketing budget will likely be $100m, so they will spend $280m before they sell the first copy.

"After that, 'costs' probably include the manufacturer's royalty and the setting up of a server farm and call centre infrastructure, as well as continuing development costs on downloadable content (DLC), etc.

"I think the number is way overblown, and too widely reported, and it was put out there so that people like you would ask people like me about it."

Most single player games seem to be around 8/10hrs long ish. I pre downloaded Destiny all ready to play it but I've been engrossed with Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls, love playing that co-op with a mate at the mo. We must of put 20hrs + into that game at the moment, So not got around to playing Destiny yet, Will prob give it a go at the weekend.