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Destiny 2 – reviews and rating

Destiny 2 has an average rating of 75% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5). The game was released on September 6, 2017 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 82, players on RAWG rate the game 74%.

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What critics praise
„The partnership between Bungie and Vicarious Visions has yielded a superb rendition of the massive sci-fi shooter, but is it the version for you?“
What critics criticize
„In the same year we got great expansions like The Frozen Wilds for Horizon Zero Dawn, Defiant Honor for Nioh and In The Name of the Tsar for Battlefield 1, it’s amazing how dull Destiny 2 – Expansion I: Curse of Osiris…“

Game info

Release date
Sep 6, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
ShooterMassively MultiplayerAction
Developer
Bungie
Publisher
Activision, Bungie
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
4

FAQ

What is the rating of Destiny 2?

Destiny 2 has an average rating of 75% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5).

When was Destiny 2 released?

Destiny 2 was released on September 6, 2017.

What platforms is Destiny 2 available on?

Destiny 2 is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Destiny 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Destiny 2.

Is Destiny 2 worth playing?

Mostly yes. Destiny 2 has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

What games are similar to Destiny 2?

Games similar to Destiny 2 are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
40 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 16,6
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
2,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #116 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 84 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language4 reviews 75%
  • Foreign critics12 reviews 84%
  • MetacriticMetascore 82%
  • Players (RAWG)1 241 votes 74%

Local critics rate the game lower by 9 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 16 %
  • Recommended 49 %
  • Meh 30 %
  • Skip 6 %

1 241 votes · RAWG

Reviews

2,5/5
HardcoreGamer Dec 11, 2017
In the same year we got great expansions like The Frozen Wilds for Horizon Zero Dawn, Defiant Honor for Nioh and In The Name of the Tsar for Battlefield 1, it’s amazing how dull Destiny 2 – Expansion I: Curse of Osiris is. Filled with half-baked ideas, repetitive mission design and the smallest explorable area yet, Curse of Osiris feels as empty and meaningless as The Dark Below. The expansion’s campaign...
9/10
Game Informer Nov 1, 2017
The partnership between Bungie and Vicarious Visions has yielded a superb rendition of the massive sci-fi shooter, but is it the version for you?
9/10
Game Informer Sep 15, 2017
Bungie's sequel is a triumphant adventure to share with new and returning friends, and one in which ease of play has been prioritized over complexity.
3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 11, 2017
Destiny 2 is what Destiny should have been, but it’s not what a sequel should have been. That isn’t to say it isn’t fun; in fact, the world of Destiny has never been more entertaining. Destiny 2 successfully adds plenty of quality of life improvements that make the game less of a grind. An in-game map, Faction Leaders and Public Event tracking make the game more rewarding. An actual campaign, a good...

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