Review: Destiny 2 PC - 版の履歴

2025年12月17日 (水) 22:09にAntoineSnipes53による

2025-12-17T22:09:53Z

← 古い版		2025年12月17日 (水) 22:09時点における版
1行目:		1行目:
	<br>~~A series~~ of ~~new locations on Earth~~, ~~Titan~~, ~~Nessus and Io replace~~ the ~~locales from~~ the Destiny ~~1 era~~, ~~and are mostly huge improvements~~. ~~The open areas may~~ not ~~necessarily~~ be ~~bigger but are filled~~ to the ~~brim with more geometry, exploration~~, and ~~activities~~. ~~Returning activities like Public Events have been revamped to offer more engaging encounters, and new activities like Adventures allow players to dig deeper~~ into the ~~lore of~~ the ~~world~~. ~~New Faction Leaders populate each destination~~, but ~~they~~ feel ~~lonely~~ and ~~out~~ of ~~place~~. ~~Exploring~~ the ~~open areas still feels too empty~~ as ~~the player count has not been increased~~, ~~nor~~ are ~~there any other NPCs~~ to ~~interact with. Faction Leaders are~~ a ~~great start~~, but ~~it’s disappointing~~ that ~~there isn’t more to~~ the ~~open areas other than to mine Lost Sectors~~ and ~~Public Events, walk up~~ to ~~a flag~~ to ~~initiate an Adventure~~ or ~~kill infinitely respawning enemies~~.<br><br>~~For game modes,~~ the ~~vast majority~~ of game ~~modes from~~ the ~~original game~~ are ~~back~~, ~~alongside two new modes: Survival~~ and ~~Countdown~~. ~~Survival gives each team a shared-pool of eight lives~~. ~~Once that depletes~~, ~~permadeath kicks in~~. ~~The last team standing wins~~. ~~Countdown is Destiny 2’s take on Search and Destroy. The attacking team attempts~~ to ~~plant~~ a ~~bomb, and the defending team must either defuse~~ it ~~or kill the entire team before~~ it ~~detonates~~. ~~The first team to five victories wins.<br><br>Taking place on Nessus,~~ one of the ~~two new planets coming~~ to ~~Destiny 2, the strike~~ in the ~~Beta is called The Inverted Spire and focuses~~ on a ~~Vex mind~~ that has been ~~awoken by~~ the ~~Cabal~~. ~~Nessus~~ is ~~a neat world that kind~~ of ~~combines~~ the ~~aesthetics~~ of the ~~Vex and~~ the ~~Cabal since it was originally a machine world~~ of the ~~Vex's that has been invaded by~~ the ~~Cabal~~. ~~The planet itself also has a new look to it~~, with ~~a muted gray landscape~~, ~~but one with lush red trees everywhere. It's a really cool look that brings a new feel~~ to ~~the game.<br><br>Once upon a time, Bungie justified microtransactions by saying~~ that ~~all future~~, ~~non-major expansions would be free~~. ~~They held that promise throughout~~ the ~~lifespan of~~ The ~~Taken King and Rise~~ of ~~Iron~~, ~~but have since broken it. Not only do we have~~ to ~~pay for expansions again~~, ~~but most of the loot that could previously be earned during Destiny’s lifecycle is also all locked behind microtransactions~~. ~~Every ship~~, ~~sparrow, cool shader, ornament~~, and emote can’t be obtained by completing challenges in-game, but only by opening Loot Boxes. Considering that Bungie was just caught handicapping XP gains to encourage real-money purchases, this move feels entirely wrong.<br><br>In Destiny 2~~, the story kicks off~~ with ~~tragedy. Dominus Ghaul~~, ~~the leader~~ of ~~the Cabal Empire’s Red Legion~~, ~~has unleashed his might on the Last City. Destroying the Tower~~ and ~~crippling all Guardians, Ghaul seeks to capture the power~~ of ~~the Traveler~~. In ~~his mind~~, ~~the Traveler has made a mistake by granting the power of~~ Light ~~to humanity~~, and ~~he seeks~~ to ~~take it for himself~~.~~<br><br>On paper~~, ~~The Infinite Forest sounds like~~ a ~~fascinating concept. Bringing in procedurally-generated dungeons would be an exciting way~~ to ~~invigorate~~ the ~~endgame like with Bloodborne’s Chalice dungeons. Sadly, even this concept is ruined thanks~~ to ~~asinine levels of repetition. All the Infinite Forest is is just~~ a ~~linear set~~ of ~~platforms populated with generic enemies players have been fighting for the past three years~~. The ~~sad thing~~ is, ~~there’s not much of~~ a ~~challenge here~~. ~~It’s possible just to skip the enemies~~ and ~~head towards the door. On occasion~~ you ~~do need~~ to ~~kill~~ an ~~enemy~~ to ~~unlock the door, you can accomplish it by just hanging near the last platform and shooting them~~ from ~~afar~~.<br><br>Hardcore Gamer went hands-on with the PS4 and PC versions of the upcoming game and if what we played is anything to go by, Bungie may have a real winner. While Destiny 2 may not change the minds of those opposed to loot shooter or MMO-lite mechanics, it will make those who were disappointed by the original game very happy. [https://Www.Destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 ~~Dlc~~] 2 is bigger, better structured and packs a more powerful punch.<br><br>Curse of Osiris’ plot can be beaten in two hours and is filled with so much repetition and so little exposition. Osiris, who is the character this DLC is about, only shows up in the flesh for a minute at the very end. The main villain is just an ominous robot who shows up and then is defeated through a quick-time event. To understand how lazy this story is, look no further than the ‘Deep Storage’ mission, which is just a re-purposed ‘Pyramidion’ strike. The campaign does hold one bright spot; Sagira, Osiris’ ghost. Voiced by Morena Baccarn (Firefly, Gotham), Sagira briefly becomes your companion during a large portion of the campaign and is a real delight. Charming and well-written, it’s disappointing when she does finally leave. Nolan North’s performance as Ghost has declined in quality over the years, and it would have been great if players got the option to choose who they wanted as their companion.<br>		<br>At the moment, there’s probably no finer example of this than Destiny 2 . Among the many problems afflicting it, the most basic is probably the fact that, at its core, the game is a compromise. It’s a watered-down version of what made the original Destiny enjoyable, done for the sake of attracting a more casual audience. Annoying grind or not, Destiny 1 was more about the hunt than it was the acquisition. Rather, it might be better to say that the hunt was what made the acquisition fun. The hunt took commitment though. Gathering exotic, raid and perfectly-rolled gear took time. It took patience. It meant throwing oneself into the grind until they finally earned the prize they sought. The lack of content variety was certainly annoying, but the way Destiny was set up made the effort feel rewarding all the same. Not everyone enjoys this sort of game though. It’s not as easy to drop in and play as, say, Call of Duty or Halo 5. This is what Bungie "fixed" in Destiny 2. Now, the hunt is basically gone. Every piece of gear one can get is exactly the same as everyone else’s. "Rare" loot can be earned by literally doing nothing, exotics no longer feel special and character builds are practically nonexistent. It’s much easier to jump in as a new or casual player, but why should they bother? In its pursuit of the casual audience, Destiny 2 wound up sacrificing the very thing that made the original fun engage in: the actual hunt and effort required to obtain rare loot. Destiny 2 isn’t the only game to suffer in this way though. Just look at Fallout 4 or even Dead Space 3.<br><br>There’s no real choices and trade-offs to be made anymore. The same goes for the rest of the game. The in-depth and often rewarding dialogue trees are gone, replaced with options that boil down to whether or not the player character is going to be either nice or sarcastic nice. There are no karma checks, no skill checks, no special checks, nor even long and interesting conversations to be had. Dialogue might as well just be there because previous Fallout games had it. The list could go on, but is perhaps better saved for another time. As it stands,Fallout 4 has gained massive mainstream success. It just had to become a different game in order to get it; a game that’s much more a shooter with RPG elements than it is an RPG with shooter elements. It became a game one that fans of the old Fallout games have grown to hate and possibly a series that RPG fans in may no longer care about in the future. Taken on it’s own It’s a decent game, but one that has nonetheless been compromised for the sake of short-term sales. The same is true of Dead Space 3.<br>Following The Collapse, the remainder of Humanity was not too happy to see The Fallen mysteriously appearing. While Humans were picking themselves up after nearly being wiped out, these tribal scavengers swooped in to pick at the remains. With constant battles against the Guardians, most notably the Battle of the Twilight Gap, The Fallen were relentless with their assaults against The Last City in order to gain access to the Traveler. Unfortunately, they were mostly unsuccessful (with both sides sustaining high casualties), at least not until they were able to section off an area of Earth that contained SiVA technology, but that’ll come much later. One of the most well known tribes, The House of Wolves, went to battle with The Reef during this time, which they ultimately lost. Now, while The Fallen are plentiful, their houses have become disorganized and their allegiances varying.<br><br>As for graphical fidelity, Destiny 2 offers more than enough to make PC users happy. Outside of being able to enable windowed fullscreen with upwards of 4K resolution, we are given a Field of View slider, Anti-Aliasing, SSAO, Texture Anisotropy, Texture & Shadow Quality, and Depth of Field selection. In addition, there’s environment, character, foliage and shadow detail distance, as well as Light Shaft, Motion Blur, Wind Impulse, Internal Render Resolution percentage, HDR for those with HDR screens, Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain. There’s even the option to display your FPS. Whew. As we mentioned, there’s a lot of options to go through, along with a VRAM Usage meter at the top to get a better grasp of your hardware capabilities. The ability to play Destiny 2 at 60 FPS is a game changer, especially if you can play it at a higher resolution such as 1440p or 4K. This feels like a game that’s made for it, and you won’t want to go back afterwards. Overall, the developers have done an amazing job bringing this to PC from a visual standpoint.<br><br>Hardcore Gamer went hands-on with the PS4 and PC versions of the upcoming game and if what we played is anything to go by, Bungie may have a real winner. While Destiny 2 may not change the minds of those opposed to loot shooter or MMO-lite mechanics, it will make those who were disappointed by the original game very happy. [https://Www.Destiny2Focus.com/articles/destiny-2-s-gambit-vanishing-act-my-wild-ride-through-edge-of-fate-chaos.html Destiny 2 Edge of Fate] 2 is bigger, better structured and packs a more powerful punch.<br>

2025年10月25日 (土) 17:29にFredLucia7263による

2025-10-25T17:29:23Z

← 古い版		2025年10月25日 (土) 17:29時点における版
1行目:		1行目:
	<br>~~[JH]: There’s two key things going~~ on with ~~Ghaul~~. ~~One is giving him a goal~~ and ~~objective that he desperately wants that we as~~ players ~~can relate~~ to. ~~What do you care about? It’s your light~~, ~~your progress, your powers~~. ~~You care about that which~~ the ~~Traveler~~ has ~~given you~~. ~~Ghaul wants that~~, ~~and~~ it’s ~~the thing~~ that ~~you’re both going~~ to ~~fight for. The second is, when you start digging into~~ the ~~story~~, ~~you see that he has~~ a ~~drive and obsession with being worthy. He doesn’t want~~ to ~~just take it, he wants to earn it~~.<br><br>~~What does relationship mean for lore though? Of course~~, the ~~actual relationship aspect~~ of ~~Destiny is there~~, ~~but it’s always been there~~. ~~Destiny 2 is not only creating worlds~~, ~~though, it’s actually telling stories within those worlds~~. The ~~people that inhabit these spaces are important~~ and ~~Bungie seems~~ to ~~be doing everything~~ to ~~make the player care about them~~. ~~From the looks~~ of ~~interaction with those around you while traversing~~ the ~~many environments~~ Destiny 2 ~~has to offer~~, the ~~aspect of relationship~~ is ~~everywhere. Zavala giving command to the player~~ and ~~other NPCs around him. It creates~~ a ~~sense of urgency immediately invoking a compassion~~ that ~~only comes from feeling connected to others~~. ~~Then there~~ is the ~~EDZ~~ a ~~new area for players to call home. The people they were protecting have started forming communities here. Actively participating in these places will create a more grounded sense~~ of ~~community. It’s~~ the ~~reason WoW cities felt so lived in;~~ the ~~people that inhabit these spaces are going about their daily lives~~. ~~It isn’t about~~, ~~go out~~, ~~kill aliens, return~~. It ~~feels like being the Pavlovian dog waiting for the treat. None of~~ that ~~seems~~ to ~~be in Destiny 2~~.<br><br>~~Destiny 2 is laying~~ the ~~groundwork for outstanding storytelling~~ and ~~unforgettable moments~~. ~~It's setting a solid foundation~~ for ~~the game it always wanted to be~~, ~~while delivering~~ the ~~things Destiny never~~ could. ~~It’s an exciting time to~~ be ~~a Guardian even if it means the Last City falling~~ only to ~~pick ourselves up one more time. At least~~ this ~~time, there are those worth fighting for~~.<br><br>~~At this point~~, ~~you visit The Queen who is less than hospitable upon your arrival. She and her brother have no interest to give you~~ the ~~information for free so they task you~~ with ~~bringing them~~ the ~~head~~ of ~~a Vex Gate Lord~~. ~~You then travel back to Venus and take~~ the ~~giant down~~ and ~~present it~~ to the ~~Queen~~. ~~The Brother has little interest in helping you~~, ~~but~~ the ~~Queen decides to point you in~~ the ~~right direction: Mars. It’s off~~ to ~~the red planet~~ to ~~find the Vex Gate~~.<br><br>~~Outside of The Hive~~, The ~~Cabal are arguably the biggest threat to Humanity~~. ~~Similar~~ to the ~~Fallen~~, ~~because apparently aliens like~~ to ~~follow one another, these hulking beasts came after The Collapse, but the difference comes in the form~~ of ~~rank and organization~~. ~~While~~ the ~~Fallen are more multiple competing tribes, the Cabal are~~ a ~~consolidated race that doesn’t reason~~ with ~~other species; they only take what they want and do what they believe is best~~ for ~~their empire~~. ~~Sure~~, ~~there are mutinies, but they’re~~ a ~~militarized civilization~~. ~~Unfortunately, not a whole lot is known about them prior~~ to the ~~events of [https://www~~.~~destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 News] outside of their constant advance of colonization within~~ the ~~solar system~~, ~~namely taking over Mars~~ and ~~its moon, Phobos~~.<br><br>~~Speaking of enemies, Destiny 2 doesn’t add anything new to~~ the ~~mix. Each~~ of the ~~factions from the original~~ game ~~returns with a few new units~~, ~~but they don’t change the fact that these are the same enemies we’ve been shooting for the past three years. Considering we’re exploring new, exotic worlds, it would~~ have ~~been nice to get some new enemy species thrown in~~.~~<br><br>It’s been nearly three years since Bungie and Activision first brought us into~~ the ~~world~~ of ~~Destiny . The 2014 first-person~~ loot shooter ~~with~~ MMO-lite mechanics ~~strived to be~~ the ~~next big thing, but was ultimately disappointing~~. ~~A lack of content, a thrown together campaign and repetitive missions marred what was supposed to be the next big Activision IP~~. ~~Though Bungie got their act together and released the stellar Taken King and OK Rise of Iron expansions, neither felt like the proper leap forward the franchise needed~~. ~~Well, now we have~~ Destiny 2, a ~~new chance for Bungie to hit the reset button~~.<br><br>~~All activities in Destiny 2~~ can be ~~played cooperatively, but the real test of a Fireteam’s comradery comes~~ in ~~Strikes, which Destiny 2 provides plenty of~~. ~~There are five Strikes in Destiny 2 (six if you’re on PS4)~~, ~~and each~~ is ~~meticulously crafted to test a Fireteam. They’re far more exciting than~~ the ~~Strikes~~ in ~~vanilla Destiny and dole out some quality loot. Those looking~~ for a ~~challenge~~ and ~~some of the top-of~~-the~~-line loot will want to try the Nightfall, however~~, which is ~~unlocked later in the game~~.~~<br><br>Getting back to the main story~~, ~~though~~, ~~you kill one version~~ of ~~Oryx in his chambers, but that’s not good enough, so you need to track him down once more in~~ the ~~Ascendant Realm~~ and ~~put the final nail in his coffin~~. ~~This come~~ in the ~~form of~~ the ~~lengthy and well organize raid~~.<br>		<br>A series of new locations on Earth, Titan, Nessus and Io replace the locales from the Destiny 1 era, and are mostly huge improvements. The open areas may not necessarily be bigger but are filled to the brim with more geometry, exploration, and activities. Returning activities like Public Events have been revamped to offer more engaging encounters, and new activities like Adventures allow players to dig deeper into the lore of the world. New Faction Leaders populate each destination, but they feel lonely and out of place. Exploring the open areas still feels too empty as the player count has not been increased, nor are there any other NPCs to interact with. Faction Leaders are a great start, but it’s disappointing that there isn’t more to the open areas other than to mine Lost Sectors and Public Events, walk up to a flag to initiate an Adventure or kill infinitely respawning enemies.<br><br>For game modes, the vast majority of game modes from the original game are back, alongside two new modes: Survival and Countdown. Survival gives each team a shared-pool of eight lives. Once that depletes, permadeath kicks in. The last team standing wins. Countdown is Destiny 2’s take on Search and Destroy. The attacking team attempts to plant a bomb, and the defending team must either defuse it or kill the entire team before it detonates. The first team to five victories wins.<br><br>Taking place on Nessus, one of the two new planets coming to Destiny 2, the strike in the Beta is called The Inverted Spire and focuses on a Vex mind that has been awoken by the Cabal. Nessus is a neat world that kind of combines the aesthetics of the Vex and the Cabal since it was originally a machine world of the Vex's that has been invaded by the Cabal. The planet itself also has a new look to it, with a muted gray landscape, but one with lush red trees everywhere. It's a really cool look that brings a new feel to the game.<br><br>Once upon a time, Bungie justified microtransactions by saying that all future, non-major expansions would be free. They held that promise throughout the lifespan of The Taken King and Rise of Iron, but have since broken it. Not only do we have to pay for expansions again, but most of the loot that could previously be earned during Destiny’s lifecycle is also all locked behind microtransactions. Every ship, sparrow, cool shader, ornament, and emote can’t be obtained by completing challenges in-game, but only by opening Loot Boxes. Considering that Bungie was just caught handicapping XP gains to encourage real-money purchases, this move feels entirely wrong.<br><br>In Destiny 2, the story kicks off with tragedy. Dominus Ghaul, the leader of the Cabal Empire’s Red Legion, has unleashed his might on the Last City. Destroying the Tower and crippling all Guardians, Ghaul seeks to capture the power of the Traveler. In his mind, the Traveler has made a mistake by granting the power of Light to humanity, and he seeks to take it for himself.<br><br>On paper, The Infinite Forest sounds like a fascinating concept. Bringing in procedurally-generated dungeons would be an exciting way to invigorate the endgame like with Bloodborne’s Chalice dungeons. Sadly, even this concept is ruined thanks to asinine levels of repetition. All the Infinite Forest is is just a linear set of platforms populated with generic enemies players have been fighting for the past three years. The sad thing is, there’s not much of a challenge here. It’s possible just to skip the enemies and head towards the door. On occasion you do need to kill an enemy to unlock the door, you can accomplish it by just hanging near the last platform and shooting them from afar.<br><br>Hardcore Gamer went hands-on with the PS4 and PC versions of the upcoming game and if what we played is anything to go by, Bungie may have a real winner. While Destiny 2 may not change the minds of those opposed to loot shooter or MMO-lite mechanics, it will make those who were disappointed by the original game very happy. [https://Www.Destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 Dlc] 2 is bigger, better structured and packs a more powerful punch.<br><br>Curse of Osiris’ plot can be beaten in two hours and is filled with so much repetition and so little exposition. Osiris, who is the character this DLC is about, only shows up in the flesh for a minute at the very end. The main villain is just an ominous robot who shows up and then is defeated through a quick-time event. To understand how lazy this story is, look no further than the ‘Deep Storage’ mission, which is just a re-purposed ‘Pyramidion’ strike. The campaign does hold one bright spot; Sagira, Osiris’ ghost. Voiced by Morena Baccarn (Firefly, Gotham), Sagira briefly becomes your companion during a large portion of the campaign and is a real delight. Charming and well-written, it’s disappointing when she does finally leave. Nolan North’s performance as Ghost has declined in quality over the years, and it would have been great if players got the option to choose who they wanted as their companion.<br>

2025年10月25日 (土) 14:43に196.198.13.2による

2025-10-25T14:43:39Z

← 古い版		2025年10月25日 (土) 14:43時点における版
1行目:		1行目:
	<br>~~Speaking of enemies~~, ~~Destiny 2 doesn’t add anything new to~~ the ~~mix~~. ~~Each of the factions from the original game returns with a few new units~~, ~~but they don’t change~~ the ~~fact~~ that ~~these are the same enemies we’ve been shooting~~ for ~~the past three years~~. ~~Considering we’re exploring new~~, ~~exotic worlds~~, it ~~would have been nice~~ to ~~get some new enemy species thrown in~~.<br><br>~~Bungie unloaded a full clip~~ of ~~[https://Www.destiny2Focus~~.~~com/~~ Destiny 2 ~~Patch Notes] to the face~~ and ~~the feels are real . Remember when I said~~ to ~~pay attention~~ to ~~Zavala? Destiny 2 immediately proves it has more heart than~~ the ~~first game, even with all the expansions~~. ~~Using~~ the ~~opening~~ of the ~~showcasing of~~ Destiny 2 ~~as a platform — having~~ Zavala ~~introduce~~ the player ~~base to~~ a ~~more serious tone which~~ immediately ~~sets the stakes higher -- is~~ a ~~strong move~~. ~~Zavala’s more serious demeanor isn’t all brooding, but a calculus of everything going around him. Which~~ is ~~why~~ the ~~story~~ to ~~Destiny 2 is already immensely important~~. ~~While there are~~ a ~~number~~ of ~~things~~ in ~~Destiny 2~~, the ~~PvE aspect of things makes~~ for the ~~skeletal structure~~ that ~~holds up the~~ Destiny ~~universe. In other words, lore matters~~.<br><br>~~Humanity isn’t~~ the ~~only thing occupying~~ the ~~wide-open galaxy; there are~~ the ~~other two races as well~~. ~~The Exos are powered by the light and that seems~~ to be a ~~living source~~. ~~Besides humanity fighting its war~~ there are ~~the Awoken~~ and ~~Exo, both related~~ to ~~humanity while not being human~~. ~~Equally as important~~ to the ~~scope of~~ it ~~all. Without getting into~~ the ~~nitty-gritty of these two races, just know that Bungie does plan on telling their stories eventually~~. The ~~other major tie~~ in ~~for these two races is all~~ the ~~other high sci-fantasy space stuff going on~~. ~~Without getting into space dragons (because they exist)~~, ~~there~~ are ~~also things in this universe~~ the ~~Destiny community has yet~~ to ~~encounter, unless counting Xur~~. ~~Which brings this~~ to the ~~Nine.~~ The ~~Nine have been a known part~~ of ~~Destiny since~~ the ~~game's release~~, ~~but~~ the only ~~contact anyone has had with them~~ is ~~strictly through Xur~~, ~~an agent of the Nine~~. ~~With Destiny 2 taking us to Titan~~, ~~players just might get closer than ever before~~ to ~~this elusive group~~ of ~~who knows what (hint space dragons)~~. ~~Doing some digging, it's known the Nine occupy either Europa, a moon~~ of ~~Jupiter, or Titan, one~~ of the ~~new locals in Destiny 2~~, a moon ~~of Saturn~~.<br><br>~~It looks like Bungie is also playing with the idea~~ of ~~setting up a more regular competitive scene. The most competitive~~ Destiny ~~game modes have been~~ the ~~Iron Banner and Trials~~ of ~~Osiris~~, ~~which~~ are ~~both timed events. While this allows~~ for ~~an almost heightened sense of competitiveness during these times, it also sort of makes~~ the ~~down time less interesting, like it has smaller stakes~~. ~~The Beta has two modes -- one called Quickplay~~, ~~and one called Competitive. While it's not yet prevalent now how this will affect things~~, it ~~sounds similar to Overwatch's system. It could mean that Destiny 2 will also~~ have ~~seasons, where you're ranked based on performance, which would be a great addition~~ to ~~the Crucible~~.<br><br>~~As for~~ the ~~Crucible, it seems to be an uneven blending~~ of ~~old and new, and like any good~~ shooter~~, will probably need a few matches under its belt to see where it stands. I was grouped~~ with ~~teams that either know shooters or know Destiny the first few matches tackled. My team dominating match after match, while hapless players threw themselves at our Guardian~~-~~trained reflexes. It almost didn’t seem fair, probably because~~ the ~~other teams weren’t making use of their powers and treating the Crucible like any other shooter. Jumping in on day two, however~~, was ~~completely different~~. ~~Being on the receiving end~~ of ~~the stick~~ was ~~just not fun. My team wandering off~~ to ~~play "team deathmatch" instead of~~ the ~~actual objective~~. ~~At this point~~, ~~it’s confusing when other players don’t know mechanics. Most games use~~ the ~~same objective-based gameplay with personal slight variations, but to see my team run to~~ the ~~meat grinder~~, ~~completely away from the very thing~~ we ~~were supposed to be protecting~~, ~~was disheartening. I had~~ to ~~quit while I was ahead. Not because~~ the ~~other players were bad, they just didn’t seem to care~~.<br><br>~~With~~ the Destiny 2 ~~Beta~~ in ~~full swing now~~, ~~there's~~ a ~~lot to unpack~~. ~~Many changes have been made from~~ the ~~first game, but much will be recognizable~~. ~~While~~ the ~~Beta shouldn't be taken as a done deal~~ -- ~~they could still change things~~ -~~- it's good to talk about the balance the team at Bungie has struck between the new and the old. And with many people unable~~ to ~~play~~ the ~~Beta~~, ~~as access is limited to those with a pre-order~~, ~~hopefully this preview will give you a good feel for where the game~~ is ~~at right now. The Beta comes with~~ the ~~first story mission, a strike, and two multiplayer~~ game ~~modes, and all have changes that we'll get into right now~~.<br><br>~~Much of~~ the ~~gameplay changes lie under the hood. Primary~~, ~~Special and Heavy weapon classifications have been replaced with Kinetic~~, ~~Energy and Power weapon classifications. While many may lament the fact that Sniper Rifles~~, ~~Fusion Rifles and Shotguns have been moved to the Power Weapon slot~~, ~~the changes made~~ to the ~~classifications are ultimately smart. Players now have more viable weapons to choose from, making it easier to melt enemy shields with Energy Weapons, pound unshielded enemies with Kinectic Weaponry~~ and ~~better control crowds with Power Weapons~~. ~~New gun types like~~ the ~~submachine gun~~ and ~~grenade launcher are thrown in to add more variety and are quite fun to use~~.<br>		<br>[JH]: There’s two key things going on with Ghaul. One is giving him a goal and objective that he desperately wants that we as players can relate to. What do you care about? It’s your light, your progress, your powers. You care about that which the Traveler has given you. Ghaul wants that, and it’s the thing that you’re both going to fight for. The second is, when you start digging into the story, you see that he has a drive and obsession with being worthy. He doesn’t want to just take it, he wants to earn it.<br><br>What does relationship mean for lore though? Of course, the actual relationship aspect of Destiny is there, but it’s always been there. Destiny 2 is not only creating worlds, though, it’s actually telling stories within those worlds. The people that inhabit these spaces are important and Bungie seems to be doing everything to make the player care about them. From the looks of interaction with those around you while traversing the many environments Destiny 2 has to offer, the aspect of relationship is everywhere. Zavala giving command to the player and other NPCs around him. It creates a sense of urgency immediately invoking a compassion that only comes from feeling connected to others. Then there is the EDZ a new area for players to call home. The people they were protecting have started forming communities here. Actively participating in these places will create a more grounded sense of community. It’s the reason WoW cities felt so lived in; the people that inhabit these spaces are going about their daily lives. It isn’t about, go out, kill aliens, return. It feels like being the Pavlovian dog waiting for the treat. None of that seems to be in Destiny 2.<br><br>Destiny 2 is laying the groundwork for outstanding storytelling and unforgettable moments. It's setting a solid foundation for the game it always wanted to be, while delivering the things Destiny never could. It’s an exciting time to be a Guardian even if it means the Last City falling only to pick ourselves up one more time. At least this time, there are those worth fighting for.<br><br>At this point, you visit The Queen who is less than hospitable upon your arrival. She and her brother have no interest to give you the information for free so they task you with bringing them the head of a Vex Gate Lord. You then travel back to Venus and take the giant down and present it to the Queen. The Brother has little interest in helping you, but the Queen decides to point you in the right direction: Mars. It’s off to the red planet to find the Vex Gate.<br><br>Outside of The Hive, The Cabal are arguably the biggest threat to Humanity. Similar to the Fallen, because apparently aliens like to follow one another, these hulking beasts came after The Collapse, but the difference comes in the form of rank and organization. While the Fallen are more multiple competing tribes, the Cabal are a consolidated race that doesn’t reason with other species; they only take what they want and do what they believe is best for their empire. Sure, there are mutinies, but they’re a militarized civilization. Unfortunately, not a whole lot is known about them prior to the events of [https://www.destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 News] outside of their constant advance of colonization within the solar system, namely taking over Mars and its moon, Phobos.<br><br>Speaking of enemies, Destiny 2 doesn’t add anything new to the mix. Each of the factions from the original game returns with a few new units, but they don’t change the fact that these are the same enemies we’ve been shooting for the past three years. Considering we’re exploring new, exotic worlds, it would have been nice to get some new enemy species thrown in.<br><br>It’s been nearly three years since Bungie and Activision first brought us into the world of Destiny . The 2014 first-person loot shooter with MMO-lite mechanics strived to be the next big thing, but was ultimately disappointing. A lack of content, a thrown together campaign and repetitive missions marred what was supposed to be the next big Activision IP. Though Bungie got their act together and released the stellar Taken King and OK Rise of Iron expansions, neither felt like the proper leap forward the franchise needed. Well, now we have Destiny 2, a new chance for Bungie to hit the reset button.<br><br>All activities in Destiny 2 can be played cooperatively, but the real test of a Fireteam’s comradery comes in Strikes, which Destiny 2 provides plenty of. There are five Strikes in Destiny 2 (six if you’re on PS4), and each is meticulously crafted to test a Fireteam. They’re far more exciting than the Strikes in vanilla Destiny and dole out some quality loot. Those looking for a challenge and some of the top-of-the-line loot will want to try the Nightfall, however, which is unlocked later in the game.<br><br>Getting back to the main story, though, you kill one version of Oryx in his chambers, but that’s not good enough, so you need to track him down once more in the Ascendant Realm and put the final nail in his coffin. This come in the form of the lengthy and well organize raid.<br>

2025年10月25日 (土) 10:22にVidaWve3626386による

2025-10-25T10:22:39Z

← 古い版		2025年10月25日 (土) 10:22時点における版
1行目:		1行目:
	<br>~~With these sorts~~ of ~~compromises becoming commonplace~~, ~~it’s no wonder~~ that ~~there~~ are ~~many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of~~ the ~~casual audience. More and more often they’re seeing niche series they enjoy getting compromised and simplified~~ for the ~~sake~~ of ~~attracting the casual player~~. ~~Are they right~~ to ~~vilify the casual audience? No, absolutely not . Like it or not,~~ the ~~casual audience is vital to gaming’s survival~~ and ~~it’s not~~ the ~~their fault that publishers~~ are ~~trying~~ to ~~get their~~ attention~~. Instead of insulting and ridiculing casual players, hardcore fans should be trying~~ to ~~bring them into~~ the ~~fold. In fact~~, ~~publishers and developers should be trying to do~~ the ~~same thing~~. ~~Major departures like Fallout 4 and Dead Space 3 would better serve their creators and IP~~ as ~~side-games rather than mainline series entries. If~~ a ~~given publisher’s goal really is to expand a series’~~ player base~~, then use these sorts of games~~ to ~~attract people that can actually be converted into fans rather than simply going for~~ the ~~easy sale. They should be trying to create long~~-~~term customers rather than simply attract short~~-~~term guests~~. ~~There~~ is ~~still great value~~ to ~~be found and lots~~ of ~~money to be made~~ in the ~~various genre niches. Their fans are passionate and are willing to support honest effort if it means getting more~~ of ~~what they love~~. ~~It’s just a matter of respecting them and the series they love when trying to increase their ranks~~.<br><br>~~We want~~ to ~~continue experimenting~~ and ~~evolving Eververse to improve player experience~~, ~~and give more paths~~ to ~~earn Eververse rewards~~. ~~Please give us your feedback once Season 3 begins,~~ as ~~we’re dedicated~~ to ~~improving~~ these ~~systems moving forward~~.~~"<br>It’s great that open areas finally have a good reason~~ to ~~explore~~, ~~but finding Lost Sectors can be a bit too easy~~ to ~~find~~. ~~They’re clearly marked in the world and are even marked on~~ the ~~in-~~game ~~map. Once~~ the ~~marker~~ is ~~found~~, the ~~entrance is~~, ~~typically~~, ~~right around~~ the ~~corner. Light exploration is~~ a ~~step-up from Destiny’s lack~~ of ~~exploration~~, ~~but there should be more challenging Lost Sectors that require some sleuthing to find~~.<br><br>~~Traveling to Venus~~, ~~you run into the Vex~~ for the ~~first~~ time ~~and finally get to meet the mysterious Exo who~~ has ~~been watching you this entire time~~. ~~She informs you that the Vex are the real threat~~ and ~~it’s up~~ to ~~you the find out what’s going on~~. ~~It’s implied~~ that ~~the Awoken know the location of~~ where you ~~can find the Vex headquarters~~, ~~so it’s off~~ to the ~~Reef~~.<br><br>~~Casual players are~~ the ~~single largest audience in gaming; there’s no getting around~~ it. ~~This is the audience~~ that ~~every major publisher wants to appeal to;~~ the ~~one group that every development studio hopes will latch onto their game~~. ~~After all~~, ~~capturing~~ the ~~attention~~ of the ~~casual or mainstream audience usually means massive success and wondrous profit~~. ~~So it’s understandable that they~~, ~~publishers especially~~, ~~would have a vested interest in making their games more accessible and appealing~~ to ~~that audience~~. ~~Making that appeal often means simplification~~. ~~The simpler~~ the ~~game is~~, the ~~more accessible it is~~, the ~~more mainstream appeal it can have. While there’s nothing innately wrong with making one’s game more accessible~~ to ~~the wider gaming audience~~, ~~doing so always comes at a cost~~. ~~Just as a game cannot be both simple and complex, neither can it simultaneously serve its niche and successfully appeal~~ to the ~~mainstream audience. Therefore compromises must be made~~, ~~usually ones that rob the game of what made it special in the first place~~.<br><br>~~One day long ago~~, a ~~gigantic intergalactic sphere called The Traveler appeared in our solar system~~, ~~most notably making contact on Mars~~. ~~This mysterious colossal~~-~~sized globe was not a world conquering alien, but instead friendly, helping humans accelerate technological advancement dramatically, allowing them~~ to ~~traverse~~ the ~~stars, terraform planets~~ and ~~build towards a better future~~. ~~This was considered the Golden Age of humanity, even boosting~~ the ~~average lifespan of man threefold. Unfortunately~~, ~~that prosperity didn’t last long~~ as a ~~deadly and ominous force called The Darkness appeared~~, ~~destroying anything in its path and nearly tearing down everything Humans had built~~. ~~This kicked off an event called~~ The ~~Collapse and everything in~~ the ~~galaxy took~~ a ~~toll because of it. The most important~~ and ~~unfortunate casualty was The Traveler itself as~~, ~~in its last act, protected the Earth with its unresponsive body shielding the newly-built Last City~~.<br><br>~~Bungie is not~~ the ~~same developer that created Halo; that much has been clear ever since~~ the ~~early days of Destiny 1. Ever since [https://www~~.~~destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 Strategy] 2 was announced~~, ~~though~~, ~~it’s as if they’re not even~~ the ~~same developer~~ that ~~made Destiny 1. The first Destiny had many flaws~~, ~~as did~~ the ~~company that made it~~, ~~but Bungie~~ made ~~up for those flaws with real improvements~~ to the ~~game and a passion for~~ it ~~that poured through their announcements~~, ~~trailers~~ and ~~developer diaries~~. ~~Fans were willing~~ to ~~stick around because they could feel that passion~~ and ~~the game really did get better~~.<br>		<br>Speaking of enemies, Destiny 2 doesn’t add anything new to the mix. Each of the factions from the original game returns with a few new units, but they don’t change the fact that these are the same enemies we’ve been shooting for the past three years. Considering we’re exploring new, exotic worlds, it would have been nice to get some new enemy species thrown in.<br><br>Bungie unloaded a full clip of [https://Www.destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 Patch Notes] to the face and the feels are real . Remember when I said to pay attention to Zavala? Destiny 2 immediately proves it has more heart than the first game, even with all the expansions. Using the opening of the showcasing of Destiny 2 as a platform — having Zavala introduce the player base to a more serious tone which immediately sets the stakes higher -- is a strong move. Zavala’s more serious demeanor isn’t all brooding, but a calculus of everything going around him. Which is why the story to Destiny 2 is already immensely important. While there are a number of things in Destiny 2, the PvE aspect of things makes for the skeletal structure that holds up the Destiny universe. In other words, lore matters.<br><br>Humanity isn’t the only thing occupying the wide-open galaxy; there are the other two races as well. The Exos are powered by the light and that seems to be a living source. Besides humanity fighting its war there are the Awoken and Exo, both related to humanity while not being human. Equally as important to the scope of it all. Without getting into the nitty-gritty of these two races, just know that Bungie does plan on telling their stories eventually. The other major tie in for these two races is all the other high sci-fantasy space stuff going on. Without getting into space dragons (because they exist), there are also things in this universe the Destiny community has yet to encounter, unless counting Xur. Which brings this to the Nine. The Nine have been a known part of Destiny since the game's release, but the only contact anyone has had with them is strictly through Xur, an agent of the Nine. With Destiny 2 taking us to Titan, players just might get closer than ever before to this elusive group of who knows what (hint space dragons). Doing some digging, it's known the Nine occupy either Europa, a moon of Jupiter, or Titan, one of the new locals in Destiny 2, a moon of Saturn.<br><br>It looks like Bungie is also playing with the idea of setting up a more regular competitive scene. The most competitive Destiny game modes have been the Iron Banner and Trials of Osiris, which are both timed events. While this allows for an almost heightened sense of competitiveness during these times, it also sort of makes the down time less interesting, like it has smaller stakes. The Beta has two modes -- one called Quickplay, and one called Competitive. While it's not yet prevalent now how this will affect things, it sounds similar to Overwatch's system. It could mean that Destiny 2 will also have seasons, where you're ranked based on performance, which would be a great addition to the Crucible.<br><br>As for the Crucible, it seems to be an uneven blending of old and new, and like any good shooter, will probably need a few matches under its belt to see where it stands. I was grouped with teams that either know shooters or know Destiny the first few matches tackled. My team dominating match after match, while hapless players threw themselves at our Guardian-trained reflexes. It almost didn’t seem fair, probably because the other teams weren’t making use of their powers and treating the Crucible like any other shooter. Jumping in on day two, however, was completely different. Being on the receiving end of the stick was just not fun. My team wandering off to play "team deathmatch" instead of the actual objective. At this point, it’s confusing when other players don’t know mechanics. Most games use the same objective-based gameplay with personal slight variations, but to see my team run to the meat grinder, completely away from the very thing we were supposed to be protecting, was disheartening. I had to quit while I was ahead. Not because the other players were bad, they just didn’t seem to care.<br><br>With the Destiny 2 Beta in full swing now, there's a lot to unpack. Many changes have been made from the first game, but much will be recognizable. While the Beta shouldn't be taken as a done deal -- they could still change things -- it's good to talk about the balance the team at Bungie has struck between the new and the old. And with many people unable to play the Beta, as access is limited to those with a pre-order, hopefully this preview will give you a good feel for where the game is at right now. The Beta comes with the first story mission, a strike, and two multiplayer game modes, and all have changes that we'll get into right now.<br><br>Much of the gameplay changes lie under the hood. Primary, Special and Heavy weapon classifications have been replaced with Kinetic, Energy and Power weapon classifications. While many may lament the fact that Sniper Rifles, Fusion Rifles and Shotguns have been moved to the Power Weapon slot, the changes made to the classifications are ultimately smart. Players now have more viable weapons to choose from, making it easier to melt enemy shields with Energy Weapons, pound unshielded enemies with Kinectic Weaponry and better control crowds with Power Weapons. New gun types like the submachine gun and grenade launcher are thrown in to add more variety and are quite fun to use.<br>

196.198.13.2: ページの作成:「
With these sorts of compromises becoming commonplace, it’s no wonder that there are many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of the casual audience. More and mo…」

2025-10-25T08:48:11Z

ページの作成:「 With these sorts of compromises becoming commonplace, it’s no wonder that there are many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of the casual audience. More and mo…」

新規ページ

With these sorts of compromises becoming commonplace, it’s no wonder that there are many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of the casual audience. More and more often they’re seeing niche series they enjoy getting compromised and simplified for the sake of attracting the casual player. Are they right to vilify the casual audience? No, absolutely not . Like it or not, the casual audience is vital to gaming’s survival and it’s not the their fault that publishers are trying to get their attention. Instead of insulting and ridiculing casual players, hardcore fans should be trying to bring them into the fold. In fact, publishers and developers should be trying to do the same thing. Major departures like Fallout 4 and Dead Space 3 would better serve their creators and IP as side-games rather than mainline series entries. If a given publisher’s goal really is to expand a series’ player base, then use these sorts of games to attract people that can actually be converted into fans rather than simply going for the easy sale. They should be trying to create long-term customers rather than simply attract short-term guests. There is still great value to be found and lots of money to be made in the various genre niches. Their fans are passionate and are willing to support honest effort if it means getting more of what they love. It’s just a matter of respecting them and the series they love when trying to increase their ranks. We want to continue experimenting and evolving Eververse to improve player experience, and give more paths to earn Eververse rewards. Please give us your feedback once Season 3 begins, as we’re dedicated to improving these systems moving forward." It’s great that open areas finally have a good reason to explore, but finding Lost Sectors can be a bit too easy to find. They’re clearly marked in the world and are even marked on the in-game map. Once the marker is found, the entrance is, typically, right around the corner. Light exploration is a step-up from Destiny’s lack of exploration, but there should be more challenging Lost Sectors that require some sleuthing to find. Traveling to Venus, you run into the Vex for the first time and finally get to meet the mysterious Exo who has been watching you this entire time. She informs you that the Vex are the real threat and it’s up to you the find out what’s going on. It’s implied that the Awoken know the location of where you can find the Vex headquarters, so it’s off to the Reef. Casual players are the single largest audience in gaming; there’s no getting around it. This is the audience that every major publisher wants to appeal to; the one group that every development studio hopes will latch onto their game. After all, capturing the attention of the casual or mainstream audience usually means massive success and wondrous profit. So it’s understandable that they, publishers especially, would have a vested interest in making their games more accessible and appealing to that audience. Making that appeal often means simplification. The simpler the game is, the more accessible it is, the more mainstream appeal it can have. While there’s nothing innately wrong with making one’s game more accessible to the wider gaming audience, doing so always comes at a cost. Just as a game cannot be both simple and complex, neither can it simultaneously serve its niche and successfully appeal to the mainstream audience. Therefore compromises must be made, usually ones that rob the game of what made it special in the first place. One day long ago, a gigantic intergalactic sphere called The Traveler appeared in our solar system, most notably making contact on Mars. This mysterious colossal-sized globe was not a world conquering alien, but instead friendly, helping humans accelerate technological advancement dramatically, allowing them to traverse the stars, terraform planets and build towards a better future. This was considered the Golden Age of humanity, even boosting the average lifespan of man threefold. Unfortunately, that prosperity didn’t last long as a deadly and ominous force called The Darkness appeared, destroying anything in its path and nearly tearing down everything Humans had built. This kicked off an event called The Collapse and everything in the galaxy took a toll because of it. The most important and unfortunate casualty was The Traveler itself as, in its last act, protected the Earth with its unresponsive body shielding the newly-built Last City. Bungie is not the same developer that created Halo; that much has been clear ever since the early days of Destiny 1. Ever since [https://www.destiny2Focus.com/ Destiny 2 Strategy] 2 was announced, though, it’s as if they’re not even the same developer that made Destiny 1. The first Destiny had many flaws, as did the company that made it, but Bungie made up for those flaws with real improvements to the game and a passion for it that poured through their announcements, trailers and developer diaries. Fans were willing to stick around because they could feel that passion and the game really did get better.

Review: Destiny 2 PC - 版の履歴

2025年12月17日 (水) 22:09にAntoineSnipes53による

2025年10月25日 (土) 17:29にFredLucia7263による

2025年10月25日 (土) 14:43に196.198.13.2による

2025年10月25日 (土) 10:22にVidaWve3626386による

196.198.13.2: ページの作成:「With these sorts of compromises becoming commonplace, it’s no wonder that there are many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of the casual audience. More and mo…」

196.198.13.2: ページの作成:「
With these sorts of compromises becoming commonplace, it’s no wonder that there are many gamers out there who’ve become afraid of the casual audience. More and mo…」