Even after hearing a lot of negative feedback, much of which sounds entirely justified, I still want to play Destiny. $70 is a lot to spend on a game that I could very well find repetitive and dull, but for some reason even the negatives of Destiny sound manageable. Sure, you're going back to the same environments multiple times, but as long as my character is progressing, and the combat is enjoyable, it doesn't seem like such a big deal. My main problem with Diablo 3 lately has been that the game just seems too easy, and too mindless. I realize that it becomes anything but later on, but I simply don't have the drive to push on to the second or third playthroughs, to grind for gear like I will in Monster Hunter. The main difference with Monster Hunter, that makes the game so addictive and enjoyable, is that I love the combat. As long as the central game element is engaging, replaying the same level upwards of 6 times doesn't bother me at all. Now that I think about it, perhaps Destiny is just the game for me.

I also will not be playing with other people, but that doesn't really bother me either since I normally enjoy playing games alone anyway. Even in games meant for player interaction (like World of Warcraft), I much prefer to go it alone. My main worry now is that much of the raid content will be impossible to complete alone, but as long as that isn't a sizable chunk of the game, it should be a non-issue. On the most recent Bombcast, Brad said that, even though the game certainly has flaws, he can't stop playing it. I love games that are addictive, because I love getting completely lost inside a game. So what do you guys think of Destiny? Did you enjoy it more than the general consensus from critics? Is it worth the price tag? Let me know, even though I'll probably get it regardless of the community feedback.

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