Destiny 2 is a game that blends tight FPS combat, RPG progression, and sci-fi storytelling into an epic experience. With intense gunplay, deep lore, and exciting co-op gameplay, it delivers some of the best shooting mechanics in the genre. But with aggressive monetization and a heavy grind, is it still worth playing?

The Good:
✅ Top-Tier Gunplay: Shooting feels crisp, responsive, and incredibly satisfying.
✅ Expansive Universe & Lore: A rich sci-fi world filled with deep stories and memorable characters.
✅ Varied PvE & PvP Content: Raids, dungeons, and fast-paced multiplayer keep things interesting.
✅ Regular Updates & Expansions: New content, events, and seasonal updates bring fresh experiences.

The Bad:
❌ Confusing Monetization Model: Expansions, seasons, and content vaulting can make it expensive.
❌ Steep Learning Curve: New players may struggle with the overwhelming amount of mechanics.
❌ The Grind is Real: Progression can feel like a second job, especially for endgame gear.
❌ Vaulting Controversy: Some old expansions and content have been removed, frustrating long-time players.

Final
Destiny 2 is a fantastic looter-shooter with some of the best FPS gameplay available. If you love deep mechanics and don't mind the grind, it’s a must-play. But if you’re looking for a casual experience without spending money on expansions, be prepared for some frustration.

⭐ 8/10 – Amazing gunplay, but locked behind too much grinding.⭐⭐ :)

Not even a shadow of its former self.

I’ll start with the few positive things I can say about this game: the characters are well-written and charismatic, the graphics are among the most stunning I’ve ever seen, the story and narrative (up to a certain point) are fantastic, and both the combat and movement mechanics are extremely fun—again, up to a certain point.

But do I recommend this game? Absolutely not.

Destiny 2 used to be one of the best games I’ve ever played. I had the pleasure of experiencing its story through its “golden age,” when there were only a handful of flaws to complain about, and those flaws were so minor they weren’t even worth mentioning. Unfortunately, this game is no longer even a shadow of what it once was.

The strongest aspect of Destiny 2 has always been its story, its narrative, and its lore—and even that has declined over time. I’m not completely against microtransactions in games, but I cannot support the predatory way they are implemented here, especially for content that has become so generic in recent years that I wouldn’t say it’s worth even a fraction of what they charge for it.

For a game that considers itself AAA, the sheer amount of bugs and glitches is shameful. What’s worse is that whenever a bug appears that allows players to have fun, the developers are quick to patch it. But when it’s a bug that actually ruins gameplay, it suddenly doesn’t get the same level of attention.

And speaking of terrible game mechanics, Destiny 2 has some of the WORST physics I’ve ever seen in a game of this caliber. There is no attention to beneficial realism, yet the game somehow enforces realism when it’s detrimental to the player. The biggest example, in my opinion, is the gravity simulation, which is completely unintuitive—so much so that something as simple as jumping can be a death sentence in certain situations. Especially in PvP. But that’s just my personal gripe.

Now, how can I not talk about THE WORST PVP I HAVE EVER SEEN in a game?
Calling it unbalanced would be an understatement. The toxicity of the player base combined with the constant presence of cheaters and Bungie’s blatant disregard for these issues in recent years does nothing to help its already crumbling reputation.

I think the most frustrating part of it all is that this game punishes beginners so severely that it takes thousands of hours before you start realizing that most of the difficulty you face isn’t because you lack skill, but because of the game itself.

And then there’s the ridiculous price of DLCs. They charge AAA launch prices for every expansion and still insist on using P2P (peer-to-peer) connections—which, for those who don’t know, is the same type of connection used for downloading ".torrent" files. Don’t get me wrong, I think P2P connections are genius and extremely useful, but they are absolutely terrible for an FPS game where you need a flawless response time. With the insane amount of money this game milks from its players, the bare minimum Bungie could do is provide dedicated servers. Especially for such a well-known and beloved franchise.

To conclude, all I can say is that Destiny is an extraordinary universe that had massive potential, only to be wasted on a financially predatory, mediocre trap of a game, disguised behind a beautiful art style that does an excellent job of fooling even the most trained eyes from seeing its true primary goal: a money grab.

I can’t say I feel bad about this franchise taking its final breaths.
But I do feel bad for the writers who wasted so much of their precious time.
They are the true soul of Destiny.

After 12,000 hours of experience, I can finally leave this honest opinion behind—
and my final goodbye to Destiny 2.

It's a great game but the DLC's are extremely expensive imo
Apart from that, the game is awesome. It's one of the best games that I've every played.
It has lots of content, deep story and great visuals that sink you, making you wanna play more and more and more. I saw a lot of people with 2000/3000 hours into this game and I can see why. I totally recommend this game to anyone