After much hype and anticipation, Destiny 2 has finally arrived, and for gamers who just want more Destiny – you’re in luck! This sequel doesn’t take large steps away from its predecessor and it clearly isn’t concerned about trying to feel different. Of course, there’s no reason it should be. Destiny was, and still is, a good game. It may not have lived up to the towering expectations that preceded it, but the product was still something incredibly impressive that garnered a massive, dedicated following. So, again, if you were thrilled with your Destiny experiences and just want more of it, Destiny 2 will deliver on all fronts.
The wild card, however, comes in the form of players who weren’t exactly enthralled with Destiny the first time around. Some people were far too unimpressed by Destiny’s social features. Others felt the gameplay’s repetitive nature and the bullet sponge bosses served as dark clouds hovering over the stellar gun play. Then there were those who felt like Destiny was lacking a bit on content at launch and offered far more meaningful content through pricey DLCs. For some, this will be more than enough reason to consider avoiding Destiny 2 like the plague. But, in all honesty, you shouldn’t and here’s why.
There Is An Actual Story This Time
It is absolutely true that, for the most part, Destiny 2 feels very much like the first Destiny game. The gameplay mechanics, the overall look, and that epic soundtrack all return for the sequel and create a gaming experience that can fool you into thinking that nothing has changed. But even the most avid Destiny hater out there has to admit that’s not a fair assessment.
Bungie received some harsh criticism about Destiny’s lackluster story (if you can even call it that) and Destiny 2 certainly improves on that aspect. Destiny 2 brings back the highlights of Destiny’s art direction, an emotionally moving soundtrack, and introduces a better story on top of it. Even if the story isn’t something worth writing home about, it’s still proof that Bungie listened.
More Ways to Play With Others
There are plenty of Destiny fans who couldn’t care less about the first game’s poor use of storytelling. These players are usually the ones who are far more interested in the sheer jolt of competition. Fortunately, Destiny 2 brings more to the table for these players. Crucible is back with a few alterations – like the fact that all the games will now be balanced 4v4 battles. But that’s not the only new thing to look for when you’re preparing to battle against other players. There is a new Crucible game mode called Countdown that will force you to alter the way you approach your competition. Countdown utilizes attack and defend gameplay. The attacking team will be tasked with killing all of the enemy defenders on a point or planting a bomb on the point. The defenders will, in return, want to attempt to kill the attackers or simply deactivate the bomb that has been planted. If you’re thinking of something along the lines of CS:GO in space, you’re on the right track.
Adding a new PvP game mode in addition to making some meaningful tweaks to other game modes, like Control (which now begins with one of the teams already having possession of their point), are solid reasons to give Destiny 2 a try. Not only does this offer new touches for returning Destiny fans but it also gives newcomers a better gaming experience right out the gate. Not to mention that you will also have the option of progressing through the campaign with the help of a buddy, as well.
You’ll Love Exploring
The new worlds introduced in Destiny 2 each have their own distinct feel and personality. If there is one lesson Bungie took to heart in Destiny 2, it’s that sometimes world design is the best way to impress players who are looking for a story to draw their attention.
While the first Destiny was a beautiful game and still provided some unique backdrops for your journey, the different moons and planets you explore in Destiny 2 feel particularly wrapped in lore. Destiny 2 introduces a new way to unlock lore throughout the game. This time around, you will simply have to scan “lore objects” you find while exploring. Two new patrol activities, Lost Sectors and Adventures, will also make revisiting certain locations a worthwhile endeavor by giving you more ways to snag more loot or continue scouring the depths of Destiny 2’s lore. The added incentive to explore and learn more about the world around you while doing so is a nice touch and has a lot of potential as Destiny 2’s storyline continues to develop.
Slight Changes to Mechanics Actually Make a Difference
Destiny 2 introduces a few tweaks that sound far more minuscule than they actual are in the game. Simple alterations like new weapon categories, abilities, and subclasses feel like welcome changes for the most part. Destiny was hardly a game that needed some massive overhaul. That was never the case. A few small changes provide subtle yet meaningful changes to the gameplay experience, like the fact that the new new class skills will encourage you to work better as a team. Both the Warlock and the Titan classes have skills that can be incredibly beneficial to your team if used properly and provide another incentive for proper communication. Alone, all these small changes might not mean much, but together they give gameplay a small hint of freshness without ruining what made the original Destiny’s gun play so impressive in the first place.
More Intuitive Player Experience
Destiny 2 is living proof that small changes can make a big difference. While the game’s overall look and feel is the same as the original Destiny, a variety of different quality of life improvements make the game far easier to navigate. This time around, Destiny offers an actual map to help players easily find their way around the expansive world and hunt down a variety of different items in the game. In addition to a full map complete with helpful keys to track down things like gold loot crates, Destiny 2 will give players the option to fast travel to certain locations they have already discovered. The quality of life improvements also include one of the most welcomed changes to Destiny 2 — no longer being forced to go into orbit to travel between different worlds. Simply put, everything feels like much less of a hassle than it used to in the original Destiny, which makes the daily grind feel a lot more bearable.
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