Destiny 2: Lightfall

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  • Summary: The last stand against Calus--who became the latest disciple of The Witness at the end of Season of the Haunted--and a "pivotal" moment for the Destiny franchise as it heads to the end of the Light and Darkness saga. Lightfall takes place in a new city on Neptune, Neomuna, which has aThe last stand against Calus--who became the latest disciple of The Witness at the end of Season of the Haunted--and a "pivotal" moment for the Destiny franchise as it heads to the end of the Light and Darkness saga. Lightfall takes place in a new city on Neptune, Neomuna, which has a pristine and retro-futuristic design. As for the fifth subclass that was briefly seen, this new Darkness power is called Strand and allows for new traversal methods in Neomuna. The city is inhabited by a new race known as Cloudstriders, who managed to escape The Collapse of the solar system and remain hidden from the Darkness. With The Witness having discovered the city, it has come under siege from Calus, the Shadow Legion, and gigantic Pyramid Demons that can use a scythe to attack from a distance and drain your life-force.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GGRecon
    Mar 2, 2023
    90
    Lightfall is exceptional, it is the culmination in a way of everything Destiny has been building toward. Many have said that, although Lightfall is gearing us toward the end, it feels like a new beginning. Both thematically and mechanically, Destiny 2 is the best it has ever been. A year ago, we saw a new Golden Age coming. This year, the Golden Age is here...With Lightfall, and everything else happening in the game right now, Destiny 2 is reaching the scope of Bungie's ambition. I had a blast with Lightfall, I am continuing to have a blast with Lightfall, and I truly cannot wait to see where this story goes next.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Mar 13, 2023
    80
    Bungie’s latest expansion elevates Destiny 2's power fantasy to a new high and carves a more clear and concise path to its endgame than ever before. Despite a campaign that lets down fans of a narrative nearly a decade in the making, it still reigns as one of the best looter shooters out there.
  3. RPG Site
    Mar 22, 2023
    70
    All in all, it feels like - even if Lightfall isn’t perfect by any means, it’s a perfectly capable entry point for new and returning players, or at least as much as you could expect with the current state of the game. Longtime Destiny 2 players have assuredly already been playing the expansion for themselves over the last month, but for anyone that was already on the fence, Lightfall delivers a solid if not flawed update to the Destiny universe.
  4. Press Start Australia
    Mar 15, 2023
    65
    Destiny 2: Lightfall is far from Destiny's worst expansion, but just as far from its best. For every step forward, there's another step back, and what you get out of it ultimately comes down to what you prioritize. It simply isn't as well rounded as The Witch Queen, but still offers many excellent gameplay additions and quality-of-life improvements that elevate the whole experience.
  5. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 24, 2023
    60
    While Destiny 2: Lightfall presents a visually-interesting cyberpunk art style, it's one that clashes horribly and feels out-of-place compared to the more serious tone established by past DLCs, and is especially odd for what is supposed to be the penultimate expansion in Destiny 2's planned remaining lifespan. While not as overtly disappointing as Curse of Osiris, Lightfall definitely ranks among the lowest entries for Bungie's longstanding live service game. While the new addition of a grapple hook is a neat gimmick, it does very little to make up for said expansion's lackluster contributions in both overall story and gameplay. Unless you are a Destiny 2 diehard looking to keep your DLC collection up-to-date, there isn't much reason to spend an outlandish $50 on only a meager few hours' worth of content.
  6. IGN
    Mar 16, 2023
    60
    Destiny 2: Lightfall is a disappointing expansion with a campaign that falls flat on its face, an underwhelming new destination, and only a few new standout activities to take on. That said, Strand and the new Tormentor enemy are fantastic new additions to the sandbox, some of the endgame activities and added difficulty make for a sweaty, memorable time, and per usual, the raid is a complete blast (even if it isn’t their best). No doubt Lightfall’s shortcomings are made more painful by immediately following The Witch Queen and its strong post-launch updates, which felt like Destiny 2 had finally overcome its storytelling woes and charted out a promising future for itself. After playing Lightfall, perhaps too fittingly given its name, that future doesn’t look quite as bright.
  7. TheGamer
    Mar 15, 2023
    50
    This is not the penultimate chapter in Destiny's decade-long story anyone wanted, but even without everything weighing on its shoulders, Lightfall still disappoints.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 56
  3. Negative: 39 out of 56
  1. xDelphos
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Lightfall was never suposed to be the end of the saga for Destiny's story, so it leaves us with more questions than answers, as any good andLightfall was never suposed to be the end of the saga for Destiny's story, so it leaves us with more questions than answers, as any good and intense story should! Amazing expansion, marvelous gameplay, the new classes in special, a great game even better!… Expand
  2. szszl
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    Pretty solid DLC. It didnt meet the expectations - the hype was huge but overall gameplay is really nice. I like the changes to difficultyPretty solid DLC. It didnt meet the expectations - the hype was huge but overall gameplay is really nice. I like the changes to difficulty level and new modding system, it really refreshed the game for me. The only downside is the story which is pretty dull in this DLC but it doesnt matter that much.… Expand
  4. Paulpgt
    Mar 13, 2023
    6
    This DLC is not as good as the Witch Queen, and I was expecting more from "the beginning of the end" of the light and dark saga in Destiny.This DLC is not as good as the Witch Queen, and I was expecting more from "the beginning of the end" of the light and dark saga in Destiny. The Story and narrative are a big let down, and even after all the side quests done, you're left with a huge amount of questions. But the gameplay is really good, strand is really fun and feel well balances with all of the other subclasses (not like stasis at launch). The overall content of the DLC including Raid, Events, Weapons and exotics is pretty good, even if Neomuna feels a bit empty. Get this DLC if you are a regular Destiny player, you cannot be disapointed, but if you're only interrested in the story, wait for the Final Shape, or at least for some seasons to come out.… Expand
  5. Marko1312
    Mar 2, 2023
    1
    One of the worst games i ve ever played..trash story,trash gameplay...if i could i would give this game minus five
  6. medrekagnu
    Mar 17, 2023
    0
    I have never played this game as I am on PlayStation but from talking with people on XBOX who have played this game and watched some gameplay
  7. AntonioVivaldi
    Mar 2, 2023
    0
    Worst piece of woke trash I have ever seen in gaming.
    Hilarious disgusting degeneracy of western society at full glory. Look at this Nimbus    Worst piece of woke trash I have ever seen in gaming.
    Hilarious disgusting degeneracy of western society at full glory. Look at this Nimbus thing, sad creature designed this turd.    … Expand
  8. k2ski
    Mar 2, 2023
    0
    Just another money grab by the bros at Bungie and the worst D2 ex pack ever (nice job Luke Smith). Strand is the best part and it is just soJust another money grab by the bros at Bungie and the worst D2 ex pack ever (nice job Luke Smith). Strand is the best part and it is just so so...would have been better had one earned it in 30mins or less at the beginning vs grinding the entire campaign to get it.

    The broader shift to nickel and diming players at every chance has led to terrible quality and looking at us players as another dollar vs respecting our time and earning our money with good content. Seems like the problems we thought were ATVI driven have being driven by Bungie all along.    … Expand

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