JJ Reviews: Destiny Beta

So like a gazillion others, I've had the chance to play Destiny’s beta. I got to play for a couple of hours over three sessions (fitting in gaming time is hard when you have a family and want to sleep!).

Here’s a few thoughts:

• Music is fabulous
• The Fallen Captains are worthy foes.
• The upgrade element seems pretty intensive and actually useful in the battle field
• I liked Peter Dinklage as the Ghost
• The Devil Walkers will be formidable threats
• Some of the missions were elementary but of course this is a beta)
• How Bungie expected busy fathers like those in the South Hemishere to take part in a 2 hour window to get on the moon is beyond me…
• Some of the weapons are pretty sweet
• My Warlock shot gun / power punch combo was an awesome treat to employ in the midst of battle. Supercharge is also awesome.
• It took me three multiplayer games before I knew what the help was happening. Kills seem to happen too quick? Maybe leveling up will help in time.
• The sprawling vista of New Russia featured some wonderful artwork and design. I appreciated the scorpion tanks that lay about.
• It’s very clearly Bungie have put a lot of thought and planning into Destiny, and it's the little things that bode very well for the full game.