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Destiny 2: Lightfall

Destiny 2: Lightfall

Bungie·Released Feb 28, 2023·Single player

Platforms
Xbox Series XPS4PCPS5Xbox One
Genres
ShooterAdventureArcade
Critic68/100
Across 6 reviews
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About

Shattered glass glints in the starlight. Soldiers of the Shadow Legion battle with Guardians under the unmistakable shadows of the fleet overhead—the Witness and its newest disciple are here. Find strength in the Light, arm yourself with Darkness, and peer beyond the veil as you raise the stakes on an already unforgettable campaign. Travel to a destination unlike any you've explored in Destiny 2. Cross paths with bone-chilling Tormentors and valiant Cloud Striders, join the fight against the Shadow Legion, and prevent devastation in the technologically advanced secret city of Neomuna.

Reviews

8 reviews
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Game Informer
Matt Miller·Mar 14, 2023
Critic77.5/100
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The latest expansion has some notable missteps, especially in its narrative efforts. But quality-of-life improvements and enjoyable endgame activities help to salvage the fun.

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GameSpot
Darryn Bonthuys·Mar 8, 2023
Critic70/100
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Lightfall's new gameplay mechanics and evolved systems position it as a turning point for Destiny 2, but the expansion is let down by the poor narrative of its campaign.

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Push Square
Aaron Bayne·Mar 7, 2023
Critic70/100
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There is so much we could still cover with this latest expansion, like Buildcrafting 2.0 and the new Guardian Ranks system, both of which aim to streamline the Destiny experience. However, at its core Lightfall is all about its story, setting, and gameplay changes. The campaign and setting largely let us down, with the whole thing feeling like the middle child of the Witch Queen, Ligthtfall, and Final Shape trilogy. However, the vigorous excitement that Destiny 2's brilliant gameplay elicits greatly elevates the overall Lightfall experience, with some stellar enhancements thanks to Strand subclasses and grapples. It's irritating to be left in narrative limbo for yet another year, but you'll still struggle to find a space shooter that is this much fun.

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Austin Wood·Mar 1, 2023
Critic60/100
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Lightfall is a deeply uneven experience that makes a terrible first impression. An excellent new subclass and raid can only carry it so far, especially when new and exacerbated issues run this deep

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