Last month the boys and girls over at Bungie released a new series known as Destiny. This game aimed to please the masses, but did it do a good job? That was the question I sought to answer when I sat down to play it for the first time.

I was a Destiny fan ever since I found out about it and got it day 1. I was thrilled when I finally slipped the disk into the system and created my first character.

Creating your character is an enjoyable experience. You can make him/her look like you or who you want to be. There are three races to pick from; The Awoken, The Vex and Humans. They all look different but pretty much play the same. No matter how much muscle you give them, they will always have the same strength, which is kinda disappointing.

Choosing your class is important. Pick how you like to play. Like sniping? Be a hunter. Like punching stuff? Be a titan. Like magic? Be a warlock. Don’t worry though, all the weapons are available to all the classes.

Weapons are at Destiny’s core. Each one has a different feeling and affects your enemies in different ways. The weapons play out much like Halo’s weapons. The recoil that comes with each one is fluid and realistic but does not hinder your ability to be accurate. I found this useful, as I will openly admit I am not usually the best shot in games.

You can customize your character from armor to weapons to vehicles. The possibilities are plentiful. I say plentiful because there is a set number of armor kits. Once you hit level 20, it becomes harder to find to different types of armor. The story is where you find most of your loot, but the story is short, forcing you to look for it by other means.

The story in Destiny is one that did not leave me with many fond memories. This was disappointing to me as I am a gamer who loves long deep narratives. Peter Dinklage voices your ghost, an AI companion that helps you on your quest. He doesn’t sound like he has any emotions. He sounds just like his character, a robot. After you beat the campaign you receive the same gun. This doesn’t make players want to replay the story except to get the gun for their other characters (you can have more than one).

The cruciable is a fun experience to an extent. All players have the exact same kit as they do in in single player, this is a good motivating force to go hunting for loot. After you feel you are ready to enter the cruciable, you are welcome to, just be warned there are players who will wipe the floor with you. It is an uninviting place but every time you complete a match you get a sense of accomplishment and progression.

Raids and strikes are a fun and replayable experience that never feels the same. They are like side missions that give exclusive gear and loot. I found myself spending a majority of my time completing these scenarios. They are a great way to earn cash and loot during the end game grind.

Is Destiny worth your money? Well that all depends on the way you want to play. If you are a lone wolf, there are better games, but if you like to work together or play with other people, you might want to keep this game on your radar. I give this game 4 of 5 stars.