The cinematics are beautiful, showcasing the scope and grandeur of the new areas, and the dialogue really cemented the guardian in the Destiny universe. In terms of its design and value, I’d put it almost at the level of Halo Reach ’s story in terms of its storytelling and cohesiveness. I’m personally not much of a PvE (Player vs enemy) player, but the campaign was just a step above any game I’ve ever experienced. Speaking of which, the campaign is simply incredible. Rise of Iron changes that the guardian now takes the lead, becoming the focal point of the new campaign.

However, until now, the guardian was mostly a silent voice in the background, only speaking when absolutely necessary. The guardian was supposed to be an embodiment of the player and a focal point of the game’s story. When the initial game was released, the guardian was supposed to be a character that the player would stay with throughout the entirety of the game’s ten year lifetime. Players travel to worlds throughout the solar system, hunting down threats to the safety of humanity. Guardians wield power given to them by a celestial being, the Traveler, in an attempt to defend Earth’s last human city and revive the Traveler. Guardians are accompanied by a Ghost, an AI who is an embodiment of a fallen god. The launch of Rise of Iron initially received positive community feedback but average critic reviews.įor those unfamiliar with the Destiny world, the premise of the game is that the player plays as a customizable character, known as a guardian, with a mission to restore Earth to its former glory. Rise of Iron costs $30 if the previous expansions have already been acquired, or $60 if buying anew.

Destiny was initially released Septemand has had a total of four expansions, the latest one being Rise of Iron, released on September 20, 2016. It is developed by Bungie, the same company that created the Halo franchise. It bridges the genres of FPS and MMO, offering gameplay unlike most other console games. (Handout/TNS)ĭestiny: Rise of Iron is a multiplayer console game for Xbox and Playstation. Rise of Iron is the fourth expansion in Bungie’s Destiny video game.

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