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Destiny 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Satisfying gunplay and abilities
    • Expansive pve and pvp content
    • Deep build customization
    • Strong community and cooperation
    • Engaging story and lore

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Grindy and repetitive activities
    • Expensive dlc and monetization
    • Some content vaulted or removed
    • Pvp balance and toxicity issues

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have significant freedom in character buildcrafting, weapon customization, and playstyle choices, though some content is gated behind expansions and seasonal routines."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging raids, dungeons, and PvP modes that require skill and coordination, providing strong feedback and progression."

    • Competition
      3

      "Competitive PvP modes like Crucible and Trials encourage player comparison, though some players prefer casual or cooperative play."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long-term engagement with thousands of hours played, habitual logins, and repeated grind cycles."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Raids, dungeons, and fireteams emphasize teamwork and social collaboration as core gameplay elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can customize builds, weapons, and armor appearance, including transmog and fashion, but within predefined game systems."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While PvP is competitive, reviews emphasize mutual respect and shared experiences more than domination or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as a deep immersive escape from real-life stresses and for social connection."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The buildcrafting system and weapon combinations encourage experimentation with new strategies and playstyles."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of diverse planets, secrets, and lore is a component, though some content is vaulted or removed."

    • Expression
      4

      "Extensive character and armor customization options allow for personal expression and fashion."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "The game features a rich sci-fi fantasy universe with imaginative characters, powers, and storylines."

    • Fellowship
      5

      "Strong community bonds, clans, and social interactions are central to the experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Reviews mention negative impacts on sleep, social life, and personal well-being due to extensive play."

    • Idle
      -3

      "The game requires focused attention and continuous engagement, especially for high-level content."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form friendships and social connections, though mostly within gaming contexts rather than deep emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Leadership roles emerge in fireteams and raids, guiding group strategies and coordination."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, upgrades, and completing achievements to advance power and status."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find relaxation in gameplay flow, but others experience frustration and grind fatigue."

    • Sensation
      4

      "High-quality visuals, audio, and satisfying gunplay provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      3

      "Recognition through achievements, titles, and community reputation motivates some players."

    • Story
      4

      "The game features an expansive and evolving narrative with immersive lore and character development."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Raids, builds, and PvP require strategic planning, teamwork, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from challenging encounters and PvP matches."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players feel the monetization and DLC costs are excessive relative to content value."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements with satisfying gunplay and abilities."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage threats and challenges in raids and PvP, though not a primary survival game."

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