Destiny 2 Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 9/7/2017
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100
+16 vs critic avg
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 9/6/2017
Destiny 2
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
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- Bungie
- Publisher
- Activision, Bungie
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Critic avg
84
66 scored reviews
Total coverage
66
All coverage currently scored
Score range
65–100
Lowest to highest scored review
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 66 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
Shows how included scored reviews are clustered across the normalized 100-point scale.
66 included scored reviews
90–10023 reviews · 35%
80–8932 reviews · 48%
70–7910 reviews · 15%
Below 701 review · 2%
Showing 61-66 of 66 matching critic reviews. 66 total critic reviews. Page 7 of 7.
Adam Siddiqui
NoobFeedDestiny 2 Xbox One Review
Published 9/7/2017
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88
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamit Sarkar
PolygonDestiny 2 review-in-progress
Published 9/5/2017
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Score
90
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJustin Clark
Slant MagazineDestiny 2 | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 9/5/2017
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDestiny 2 Review
Published 2/20/2017
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98
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrad Shoemaker
Giant BombGiant Bomb Destiny 2 Review
Published 1/1/2014
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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