Destiny
For many, Destiny is the go-to sci-fi shooter. Offering players a variety of ways to grind hours away in search of better loot, the game’s tight controls, super simple matchmaking, and pleasing visuals make it the easiest way to unwind after a long day. As for story, yes, there is a story, it’s shallow and underdeveloped at best. The plot is revealed to players through a collection of brief conversations with quest givers, dialogue between NPCs over radio chatter and short intelligence briefs delivered while the game loads maps.
The plot boils down to something about an encroaching darkness which you, the Guardians, must prepare for and learn about before it arrives. But really, who cares? Players just wanna jump on their Sparrow bikes with their mates and zip around the planets of our solar system, stopping occasionally to mow down hordes of shrieking aliens. They’ll give you a run for your money, so be prepared. Or maybe PvP is more your pace. The age old tradition of competition is refined to a science here, with weapons, classes, and maps balanced to near perfection. Either way, this game’s got you covered. It may be shallow, but it sure is pretty. And fun.
