Griffin McElroy
PolygonPolygon Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/28/2015
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85
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PS3 / PS4 / X360 / XONE - 9/15/2015
Destiny: The Taken King
Destiny: The Taken King - Legendary Edition is perfect for new and existing Guardians that are ready to jump into the Destiny universe or continue to carve their legend in the stars. The Legendary Edition features the complete Destiny experience including The Taken King, the next evolution in the Destiny universe, Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below and Expansion II: House of Wolves. Unite with 20 million Guardians in the fight to defeat Earth's enemies, reclaim all that we have lost, and Become Legend.
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- Bungie
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- Activision
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Critic avg
84
37 scored reviews
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37
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 84 across 37 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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37 included scored reviews
90–10014 reviews · 38%
80–8918 reviews · 49%
70–795 reviews · 14%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Chris Carter
DestructoidDestructoid Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/25/2015
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalChandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStylePlayStation LifeStyle Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/24/2015
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Messner
MMORPG.comMMORPG.com Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/24/2015
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88
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Cranz
Tom's GuideDestiny: The Taken King—It Finally Doesn't Suck
Published 9/24/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Phillips
EurogamerEurogamer Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/24/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Barnes
TrueAchievementsTA Review: Destiny - The Taken King
Published 9/24/2015
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Misa
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/23/2015
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy McNamara
Game InformerGame Informer Destiny: The Taken King Review
Published 9/23/2015
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95
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazineDestiny: The Taken King | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 9/23/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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