Games

32458 readers

1455 users here now

Welcome to the largest gaming community on Lemmy! Discussion for all kinds of games. Video games, tabletop games, card games etc.

Weekly Threads:

What Are You Playing?

The Weekly Discussion Topic

Rules:

Submissions have to be related to games
No bigotry or harassment, be civil
No excessive self-promotion
Stay on-topic; no memes, funny videos, giveaways, reposts, or low-effort posts
Mark Spoilers and NSFW
No linking to piracy

More information about the community rules can be found here.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

Why Do People Still Play Destiny 2? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

49 comments fedilink hide all child comments

With the release of "The Final Shape," the main storyline has concluded, and it seems like the developers are now just churning out random content and seasonal passes without a clear direction for the game's future. I'm genuinely curious about what motivates players to stick around. Are there aspects of the game that still offer value or enjoyment, or are players simply holding on in hopes of something more substantial? What keeps them engaged with Destiny 2 despite its apparent lack of a clear path forward?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Because the gunplay is really good. I never had a shred of interest in the story.

I don't still play because the level and enemy design tanked when they went into expansion treadmill mode, but "a path forward" was never something I cared even a little bit about. "The path forward" is what killed my fun.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The gunplay is SO good. There's just something about the way it feels that makes it so distinct from any other shooter.

I haven't touched Destiny in two years. And every shooter I played (first person and the gears of war third person), nothing has yet scratched my Destiny 2 itch.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

I could pop cabal heads with [insert high impact scout, bonus if firefly] for days. Hell, I pretty much did on D1. Then D2, in addition to all the other bad design stuff to satisfy live service, also decided they wanted to try to dictate your gun choice in certain game modes with all the bullshit seasonal modifiers on untouchable enemies without specific perks.

All I want to do is run strikes on the basic races by myself. But they can't milk me for money like that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I see this posted a lot, what does it mean? What is "gunplay" and what is so good about it in this game?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Generally shorthand for animation, sound, and somewhat game balance. As for what's good about it I couldn't tell you because I came into the game jaded. IMO the visual design is nothing standout and the aim assist on mouse aim makes the entire experience sleep inducing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Confirmed. The gunplay is amazing. I haven't played for a year or two but I would jump back in today if The Final Shape included all the catch-up/prior DLC packs.