I have been involved in the game since 2021. I have purchased all expansions, joined various clans from time to time to experience raids, and even managed to convince some of my friends to start playing as well. Having now gained a more comprehensive perspective, I felt compelled to share my own comments (and I emphasise “my own” because I am certain I am not the first to reach the point of quitting the game). My feedback is as follows:
1) Poor Guidance for Beginners
As a new player in 2021 (and I still consider myself a new player, as will become evident), I never felt that the game provided adequate guidance regarding the sequence of its storylines or the available weapons. Even the cinematics shown to me upon logging in were often out of order, which led to confusion about the game’s narrative. As a result, I found myself having to seek external sources to piece together the storyline more effectively than the game itself does.
Regarding side quests, while it is enjoyable to have a variety of quests to complete, the lack of direction combined with chaotic, overly descriptive quest instructions—often containing information that a beginner could not possibly know—led me to abandon many of them, ultimately hindering my progress.
2) Unfriendly PvP Environment for Beginners
Despite repeated attempts, I played Trials of Osiris and Competitive modes and consistently felt as though I was the only beginner in my teams. I am unsure whether there is a matchmaking system that pairs players with those of similar experience, but if such a system exists, I certainly did not experience its benefits.
3) Purchasing Expansions Without Campaign Access
From what I have read, a considerable number of players have complained about this issue, and I fully understand why. I purchased certain expansions that once included quests, only to find that they had been removed. This left me feeling as though I had simply donated money to the company in exchange for a few exotic weapons, rather than receiving the full content that was originally available.
4) Raids and Playing with Random Teams
Due to the structure of raids, I had some of the worst experiences when playing with random players, with whom communication was virtually impossible—whether due to language barriers, technical issues, or toxic behaviours. The way raids are designed essentially forces players to form teams with friends or reliable teammates in order to succeed; otherwise, they will never have the opportunity to obtain raid rewards.
In my case, I was unable to collaborate effectively with a team, and my friends eventually quit the game due to the aforementioned reasons, as well as their inability to participate meaningfully in raids. As beginner players, they found it extremely difficult to grasp what was required of them.
Final Thoughts
As a game, both in terms of story and gameplay mechanics, it is highly enjoyable—one of the most engaging games we have played. However, the aforementioned issues are significant enough to discourage us from continuing. I sincerely hope that solutions will be found in the future. However, as things stand, [b]Bungie does not currently have our trust[/b] when it comes to investing further money into future expansions or new releases.
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1. Agreed. 2. I'm rubbish at it so I expect to be punished like I paid to be. 3. Are you referring to seasons being gone on this one? 4. Some people think adding matchmaking to raids would make it easier; your post appears to suggest otherwise.