10 Video Games Critics Loved (That IMMEDIATELY Divided Fans)
6. Destiny 2
Fixing many issues of its predecessor, Destiny 2 was perceived as everything the first instalment should've been. The Bungie sequel had a more accessible storyline, taut gunplay, fleshed out villains, and a complete lack of Peter Dinklage. (No respect to Dinklage, but your casting wasn't right.)
Although Destiny 2 took a step in the right direction, a closer examination reveals much of the hype was unwarranted. While the gameplay mechanics are serviceable, they become routine after a while. The vast majority of missions, especially the Lost Sectors, can be boiled down to the same formula: go here, defeat enemies, and fetch an item or activate a device.
The lack of variety within the missions and objectives diminishes the overall experience, leading to a repetitive grind that quickly becomes tiresome. Overall, Destiny 2 shares so many similarities to its precursor, it feels more like a DLC or a revision. It's no wonder it earned the moniker "Destiny 1.5".
Sadly, the pay-to-win gameplay from the previous entry has been amped up, destroying any sense of skill-based progression. Because many players had a major gripe with this unbalanced system, it's bewildering the developers decided to keep it for the sequel.