Wow, so awesome to see this community going so strong! Can I get some quick feedback about the latest expansions please?
I played Destiny up to shortly before the launch of The Taken King, so only own the base game and the two mini expansions. I loved the exploration aspect of the game, and really enjoyed the matchmaking for "dungeons". The main reasons I ended up quitting were repetition of environments (nowhere near as huge a gameworld as I had hoped), and the lack of matchmaking for Nightfall strikes which I pretty much required for further progression in the game.
What's the chance I'd enjoy the game now that two big expansions are out? I'm assuming there are new locations to explore which is a big plus for me, but how restricted will I be trying to play this game solo and relying on matchmaking? Because that made me feel like I'd run into a brick wall for progression when I was last playing. I'd like to enjoy this game again, but pretty sure I have to buy BOTH expansions to be able to do so, so it's a big investment.
Hi, and welcome back.
First the good news.
The game is very much overhauled compared to year 1 vanilla Destiny, and there are now many ways to increase your light level without being forced to play one way or another for the most part.
The bad news.
You commented on playing Destiny solo, and if that is your wish, so be it. The problem is that most of the people still playing would have quit well before most if they played by themselves.
DGAF is a community of Destiny players here to jump in, and have an experience with new, old, and present guardians.
If you don't find this why of play appealing, you will most likely run into the same issues you did before you left; repetitive content, and difficulty soloing/matchmaking.
If you can find time to play with others, it's a game hard to discredit. If you play it solo, it's a game that falls short in so much.
Grab a friend, and it all changes.
I hope this answers your questions.
The gunplay and movement is still something I just can't find in other games, and the community is, in my opinion, one of the best.