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ShooterRole-playing (RPG)

Military · Post-Apocalyptic · Sci-Fi

Destiny's core loop, a tapestry of gunplay, loot, and social play, became its defining trait. The gunplay itself, honed by Bungie's pedigree, felt superb, while the constant drip-feed of new gear kept players chasing that next power spike. Though its narrative initially stumbled, the promise of shared-world adventures and the addictive grind of its RPG systems kept Guardians returning to the solar system, even through its rough patches.
Setting Destiny is set in the distant future, after an event referred to as the Collapse ended the Golden Age that was started by the discovery of The Traveler, and pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. The force responsible for the Collapse is known as The Darkness, and indirectly acts as the primary antagonist. Battles against the forces of The Darkness are fought at various locations throughout the Solar System. Plot The game begins with the player's Ghost resurrecting them as a Guardian, after having been dead for an unknown length of time. The Guardian is quickly forced to fight Fallen who have inhabited the ruins of the nearby Cosmodrome in Old Russia. The Guardian, with the aid of their Ghost, is able to secure a jumpship and escape to The Tower that houses the Guardians on The City border. After being outfitted and introduced to the Vanguard, and Gunsmith, the duo learn from Amanda Holliday that their Arcadia Class Jumpship is missing its Warp Drive, a component necessary for interplanetary travel. Due to the scarcity of the part and flyable jumpships in general, the Guardian is forced to return to where they found the ship in an attempt to find the part.

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Recommendation strength
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Helldivers 2

2024 · Shooter

Like Destiny, Helldivers 2 throws you into intense sci-fi warfare against alien threats, but with a more satirical tone and an emphasis on cooperative, chaotic action where friendly fire is a constant threat.

Why recommended

  • Engaging first-person (and third-person) shooter combat against diverse alien factions, featuring satisfying weapon variety and special abilities.
  • Criteria - Multiplayer is central, with drop-in/drop-out co-op missions that require teamwork and communication to overcome overwhelming odds.
  • Criteria - Challenging Difficulty is inherent in the design, with escalating threats, limited resources, and the constant threat of friendly fire making every mission a tense fight for survival.
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Critic & community
82
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Recommendation strength
85%

If Destiny's blend of sci-fi shooting and RPG progression appealed to you, Warframe offers a similar loop of acquiring new gear, customizing powerful frames, and engaging in fast-paced combat across a vast, evolving universe.

Why recommended

  • Features a robust progression system with character leveling, modding, and weapon customization that mirrors Destiny's RPG elements and loot grind.
  • Criteria - Multiplayer is core to the experience, with cooperative missions and social hubs where players team up to tackle challenges and explore the solar system.
  • The fast-paced, acrobatic combat and diverse enemy types provide a consistent Action experience, requiring quick reflexes and strategic use of abilities.
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Critic & community
82
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Recommendation strength
78%

Trade Destiny's space magic for grounded tactical combat in a post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. The Division 2 offers a similar addictive loop of shooting, looting, and character building in a shared world.

Why recommended

  • Offers a compelling blend of third-person shooter combat with deep RPG progression, including gear scores, talent trees, and diverse weapon archetypes.
  • Criteria - Multiplayer is integral, with cooperative missions, raids, and PvP zones that encourage teaming up with other players.
  • Features a challenging endgame with escalating difficulty levels and specific mechanics that demand coordinated team play and optimized builds.
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Critic & community
85
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Recommendation strength
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For fans of Destiny's 'looter shooter' core, Borderlands 3 delivers an over-the-top, cell-shaded take on the genre, with billions of guns, distinct character classes, and chaotic co-op action against bizarre alien threats.

Why recommended

  • Emphasizes a 'looter shooter' gameplay loop with an abundance of procedurally generated weapons and gear, similar to Destiny's focus on collecting powerful loot.
  • Criteria - Multiplayer is a cornerstone, allowing up to four players to team up for cooperative campaign progression and side missions.
  • The core Action gameplay is fast-paced and explosive, with unique character skills and weapon effects that make combat consistently engaging.

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