Ravi Sinha
GamingBoltDestiny Rise of Iron Review – Cracks In The Walls
Published 9/27/2016
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PS4 / XONE - 9/20/2016
Destiny: Rise of Iron
Destiny: Rise of Iron is the next highly anticipated expansion to the Destiny universe. It features an all new cinematic story campaign set within The Plaguelands, a brand new location on Earth. Under the command of Lord Saladin you will face a new faction of Fallen Devils, the Splicers, while unravelling the mystery of the Iron Lords. Rise of Iron features new weapons, armor, and gear, as well as a new cooperative three-player Strike, a new mode and maps for the Crucible competitive multiplayer, and an all new six-player cooperative Raid.
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- Bungie
- Publisher
- Activision
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72
34 scored reviews
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34
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50–90
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The critic average is 72 across 34 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Below 709 reviews · 26%
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Ahmed Mohamed
COGconnectedDestiny: Rise of Iron Review – Competent Expansion That Delivers More of The Same
Published 9/27/2016
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79
+7 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralDestiny: Rise Of Iron review – nothing new under the sun
Published 9/27/2016
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Destiny: Rise of Iron
Published 9/26/2016
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Mahardy
GameSpotDestiny: Rise of Iron Review
Published 9/26/2016
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalRick Marshall
Digital TrendsDigital Trends Destiny: Rise of Iron Review
Published 9/26/2016
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalIshmael Romero
TwinfiniteDestiny: Rise of Iron Review
Published 9/26/2016
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Barnes
TrueAchievementsDestiny: Rise of Iron Review
Published 9/26/2016
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerDestiny: Rise Of Iron Review – Evolution And Expansion Over Reinvention
Published 9/26/2016
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalTravis Northup
GamingTrendDestiny: Rise of Iron review
Published 9/25/2016
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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