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PUBLISHER AC TIVISION
DE VELOPER BUNGIE
PL ATFORMS XBOX ONE, P S 4, PC
RELE A SE DATE 09.06.17

DESTINY 2

BUNGIE ONCE AGAIN REDEFINES
THE SPACE SHOOTER

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s someone who didn't play the
first Destiny, I was a little lost when
starting Destiny 2. It didn't take long,
however, before my Titan was taking part in
raids, collecting loot and making spectacular
headshots from hundreds of yards away.
Oh, and I died. Quite a few times.
Destiny 2 begins with a campaign that
immerses you in the game's story. Unlike many
shooters, the narrative both entertains and
sets the mood for a sprawling experience that
compelled me to keep playing way past my
bedtime. Set one year after the first Destiny,
the Red Legion launches a devastating attack
on the Last City. Your character, a Guardian,
must assist with the evacuation.
Players choose from three classes of
Guardians - Hunters, Warlocks and Titans
- each with its own attack and defense
specialties. Each class has several subclasses to
choose from, acquired as the character gains
XP and levels up.
I chose the Titan for its damage-dealing

capabilities and the promise of a future
subclass that sports a wicked shield that can
be used as a weapon.
At the start of the campaign your Guardian
has all of its powers, presumably gained
through the events of the first game. Don't get
too comfortable with those abilities, though.
After the attack on the Last City you find
yourself powerless and your drone, Ghost, can
no longer resurrect you if you die (it can still
heal you though). Your character will start from
the beginning again and must complete a
variety of quests, Strikes and Raids to become
the formidable fighting force you once were.
The dozen or so hours of the campaign
were enough to fully engross me in the game's
world(s). I figured that would be the end of the
story content. Nope. As you embark on quests
and Strikes around the game's four planets
you'll uncover additional lore that fills in all
sorts of information.
Both PvE and PvP content is available,
offering a plethora of competitive and

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cooperative challenges that culminate in the
massive Leviathan Raid that acts as current
end-game content. The Raid is huge and
requires a team to work together to solve
the many puzzles and defeat the powerful
enemies therein. Content like this shows why
Bungie is considered one of the best shooter
designers in the world and proves the studio
hasn't lost a step.
The late-game content is quite challenging.
Don't rush into it. Not only does it pay to raise
your level (the maximum is 20 right now), but
you should increase your Light as well. This
power is key to humanity's survival and key to
the game. I tried some more advanced content
with my Light under 200 and got brutalized.
Destiny 2's only real negative is the time
commitment. This is not a game for those who
like a quick match here and there.
But, if you are looking for a quality shooter
filled with variety, a compelling story and the
guarantee of future content to keep things
interesting, then Destiny 2 won't disappoint.
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