Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: Bungie
- Publishers: Activision
Destiny: The Taken King (2015)
Destiny: The Taken King is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Activision. It was released on September 15, 2015, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The Taken King is the second expansion for Destiny, following The Dark Below and House of Wolves.
The Taken King introduces a new story campaign, new enemies, new weapons, and new armor. The story campaign follows the Guardians as they investigate the Taken, a new enemy race that has emerged from the shadows. The Taken are led by Oryx, the Taken King, who seeks to destroy the Guardians and take their Light for his own.
The Taken King also introduces a new patrol zone, the Dreadnaught. The Dreadnaught is a massive Hive ship that serves as Oryx’s base of operations. The Dreadnaught is filled with new enemies and challenges, including the new Taken Champions.
In addition to the new story campaign and patrol zone, The Taken King also introduces a new raid, King’s Fall. King’s Fall is a six-player raid that takes place on the Dreadnaught. The raid is one of the most challenging in Destiny, and it requires teamwork and coordination to complete.
The Taken King has been praised for its new content, its challenging gameplay, and its epic story. It is considered to be one of the best expansions for Destiny, and it has helped to revitalize the game’s player base.
New Features
The Taken King introduces a number of new features to Destiny, including:
- A new story campaign
- A new patrol zone, the Dreadnaught
- A new raid, King’s Fall
- New enemies, including the Taken
- New weapons and armor
- A new subclass for each class
- A new system for upgrading weapons and armor
Gameplay
The Taken King is a first-person shooter game. Players control a Guardian, a warrior of the Light, who must fight against the forces of darkness. The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- Story missions
- Patrol missions
- Strikes
- Raids
- Crucible matches
Story
The story of The Taken King begins with the Guardians investigating the Taken, a new enemy race that has emerged from the shadows. The Taken are led by Oryx, the Taken King, who seeks to destroy the Guardians and take their Light for his own.
The Guardians must travel to the Dreadnaught, Oryx’s base of operations, to stop him. Along the way, they will face new enemies, challenges, and bosses.
The story of The Taken King is epic and engaging. It is full of twists and turns, and it will keep players on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
Characters
The Taken King introduces a number of new characters, including:
- Oryx, the Taken King
- Savathûn, Oryx’s sister
- Xivu Arath, Oryx’s other sister
- Ir Yût, the Deathsinger
- Malok, Pride of Oryx
These characters are all well-developed and memorable. They add depth and complexity to the story of The Taken King.
Enemies
The Taken King introduces a number of new enemies, including:
- Taken Thrall
- Taken Acolyte
- Taken Knight
- Taken Captain
- Taken Vandal
- Taken Centurion
- Taken Hobgoblin
- Taken Ogre
- Taken Archon
These enemies are all unique and challenging. They require players to use a variety of strategies to defeat them.
Weapons and Armor
The Taken King introduces a number of new weapons and armor. These weapons and armor are powerful and stylish. They will help players to defeat the Taken and complete the story campaign.
Subclasses
The Taken King introduces a new subclass for each class. These subclasses are:
- Gunslinger (Hunter)
- Bladedancer (Hunter)
- Nightstalker (Hunter)
- Titan (Titan)
- Striker (Titan)
- Defender (Titan)
- Warlock (Warlock)
- Voidwalker (Warlock)
- Sunsinger (Warlock)
- Stormcaller (Warlock)
These subclasses give players new abilities and powers. They allow players to customize their playstyle and find the perfect way to defeat the Taken.
Upgrade System
The Taken King introduces a new system for upgrading weapons and armor. This system allows players to improve the stats of their gear and make it more powerful.
The upgrade system is complex and in-depth. It allows players to fine-tune their gear and create the perfect build for their playstyle.
Conclusion
Destiny: The Taken King is a must-play expansion for Destiny. It
Review Score
9/10
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