Destiny 2has come a long way since it was released in 2017. With a rich story and multiple campaigns, fans of the massive looter-shooter series have gotten to see some of their favorite characters rise and fall. While the ever-evolving experience thatDestiny 2generates can be incredibly entertaining not everyone wants to put 400 hours into just one game.
For the gamers that enjoya lot of whatDestiny 2has to offerbut want to experience something new, there are plenty of titles that are similar to the game. The past few years have seen a lot of studios put out games that offer unique gameplay experiences and stories but can scratch the same itch. Many of these titles also bring something to the table that others don’t, includingDestiny 2.
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Apex Legends and Overwatch
Apex LegendsandOverwatchare perfect examples of this. While both games come from lore-rich franchises, they focus primarily on PvP in a way thatDestiny 2doesn’t.Overwatchhas been a mainstay for competitive gamers for over five years. With a roster of 32 playable characters, each ofOverwatch’sheroes provides unique ways to play and a near-infinite amount of team combinations. With specialized abilities and playstyles, players can choose to tank, support, or deal damage in the team-based game without feeling restricted.
Apex Legendsis team-based as well but itsroster isn’t quite as big asOverwatch’s. Still, the same idea around specialized playstyle continues though. Each one of the battle royale shooter’s characters provides its own set of advantages. The game also keeps things fresh by rotating and altering maps a couple of times a year, offering new ways to explore classic locations.
As a part of the same canon asTitanfall,Apex Legendsalso leans into its storyroots. Many of the characters have interpersonal relationships, with some peoples’ history being a little rockier than others. While PvE gameplay is yet to be a major feature in the game players that are looking to get more into the story can enjoy some of the great cinematics that have been put out forApex Legends.
Halo
For even more deep loreDestinyfans can also look to theHaloseries.Bungie, the studio that developsDestiny, originally worked onHaloand crafted an impressive universe for John-117 to live in. With epic stories and fantastic locations, the interstellar story of humanity’s fight against the Covenant is filled with emotional moments. WhileHalo 3is seen by many to be the pinnacle of the series there have continued to be greatHalogames since its release.
Halo’sdeep lore spans millennia and explores impressive ancient civilizations as the human race, and quite a few aliens, continue the fight for survival. Right now,Halo: The Master Chief Collectionhas compiledHalo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, andHalo 4into one collection creating a great place to start for anyone getting into the series. Each of these games has amassed an incredible number of fans and playing through them makes it easy to see why.
WhileDestinyis its own franchise the first threeHalogames can be a great look into what ideas may have been floating around before it became official. Not everything is going to be related but it can still be fun to experience how studios and creative minds develop over time.Halo Infinitelooks like it will be an incredible addition to theHalolegacy as well when it releases this holiday season.
Destiny 2is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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