Once upon a time, in a small village nestled deep in the mountains, there was a traveling circus that captivated the townspeople with its mesmerizing performances. The star of the show was a mysterious magician named Alexander, who had an incredible ability to make unimaginable things happen. One fateful day, the circus arrived in town with a brand new attraction – a magical trailer that was rumored to have the power to bring fantasies to life. The townspeople were filled with excitement and eagerly gathered at the circus grounds to witness the magical wonders unfold. As Alexander stepped inside the trailer, a hush fell over the audience. No one quite knew what to expect, but they were all certain that something extraordinary was about to happen.
I would love to do a deep dive into the story, which is also best-in-class for Destiny, but it’s hard to say much at all without getting into spoiler territory, which I will save for when it’s not literally day 2 of launch. All I’ll say is that I found the central mystery of how Savathun got the light very compelling, which kept me guessing at the truth until the end, and I was delighted with the answers I found. This is also a deeply personal characterization of Savathun herself, the realization of years of storylines, plus some great moments from longrunning characters like Zavala, Ikora, Eris and even our own Guardian who yes, gets to speak a fair amount this time around.
Bungie s main focus this time around was crafting a lengthy, memorable campaign in a way that we haven t seen for I would argue really any of its Destiny 2 expansions so far. There are very few defend for three waves until a door opens segments, and the longer things go, the more you ll run into decently elaborate puzzles and mechanics you will have to work out for yourself.
No one quite knew what to expect, but they were all certain that something extraordinary was about to happen. Suddenly, with a burst of blinding light, the trailer began to rise into the air, defying gravity. Gasps of awe and wonder echoed throughout the crowd as the trailer spun and twisted in mid-air, performing incredible acrobatic maneuvers.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Review - Yes, It’s Better Than The Taken King
Bungie pulled it off. Despite a frankly worrying amount of hype, The Witch Queen delivers on every front, and there is absolutely no question that it is Destiny’s best campaign and will likely prove to be its best expansion across both games. And I do not believe it is particularly close.
Yes, that includes the beloved Taken King expansion, the moment where Destiny 1 transformed into something that felt like maybe it did have legs after all. While perhaps the difference between vanilla D1 and the Taken King is greater than the gap we’re seeing here, that’s not exactly fair because Destiny 2 is just coming off what I have considered it’s best year to date already.
And with the Witch Queen, things just got better.
Bungie’s main focus this time around was crafting a lengthy, memorable campaign in a way that we haven’t seen for I would argue really any of its Destiny 2 expansions so far. While Forsaken was the best of the bunch before this, it was still the “kill the lieutenants and fight the big boss” format at its core. Shadowkeep was just oddly structured, mainly about assembling a single set of armor for one final mission. Beyond Light did more “kill lieutenants” things in between a rather interminable grind for Stasis aspects and fragments.
If I could say one thing about Destiny 2’s Witch Queen campaign, it’s that it’s all meat, no fat. There are no moments where you’ll stop and need to go complete 10 bounties or grind out 200 planetary kills. Those types of objectives are saved for side quests you can do later, while the main campaign is just huge mission after huge mission.
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Amy Danise EditorI am praising the campaign even not having taking on the Legendary version yet, which is already instantly beloved by players, as my Twitter feed indicates. My goal was just to get through the campaign on Normal to hit all the story beats, and even on that difficulty, I very much enjoyed myself and was able to see the kinds of things Bungie was doing with this campaign this time around. It’s not just about difficulty, it’s about depth. There are very few “defend for three waves until a door opens” segments, and the longer things go, the more you’ll run into decently elaborate puzzles and mechanics you will have to work out for yourself. Nothing as complicated as raids, perhaps, but certainly more substantive than any story campaign we’ve seen from Destiny so far, which includes both vanilla D1 and D2. This is better than those campaigns, too.
I would love to do a deep dive into the story, which is also best-in-class for Destiny, but it’s hard to say much at all without getting into spoiler territory, which I will save for when it’s not literally day 2 of launch. All I’ll say is that I found the central mystery of how Savathun got the light very compelling, which kept me guessing at the truth until the end, and I was delighted with the answers I found. This is also a deeply personal characterization of Savathun herself, the realization of years of storylines, plus some great moments from longrunning characters like Zavala, Ikora, Eris and even our own Guardian who yes, gets to speak a fair amount this time around.
Finishing the campaign, you are presented with a whole lot of “loose threads” to finish up. Several exotic quests. More exploration of the Throne world. But I do not even need to chase down all those down to say that this expansion is Bungie’s best ever. The raid isn’t out yet, but there is roughly a zero percent chance that given everything else Witch Queen has brought, that it’s not going to be good as well.
And it’s not just the campaign and story. What Bungie has done here in other departments is working extremely well too. Void 3.0 is a joy to play around with, so good that I never once felt the need to take it off during the entire campaign, and I cannot wait to use it on my Titan and Hunter in addition to my Warlock. The new weapon type, glaives, are an absolute blast, and I used my new one throughout the entirety of the campaign.
Weapon crafting is a system I never knew I wanted in Destiny, where it’s shaping up to be the kind of long term investment grind the game has been lacking for years now. I’m already strategizing which types of weapons I’m building in my head, and I get excited each time that little “weapon level up” icon flashes onscreen. And this system is only getting started, where it’s clear that it’s going to be a core part of Destiny’s loot system going forward from here.
I haven’t even spoken about Season of the Risen, the attached Destiny season that will produce most of the ongoing content for the next few months. It’s another advantage over the Taken King era, as once you beat that expansion you were essentially just running the raid and hunting down Dreadnaught secrets. Here, we have many, many ongoing story beats from both Witch Queen and Risen to track as we head into what is almost assuredly going to be another solid year for the game.
I cannot call this a “return to form” for Bungie because Destiny has already been so good lately. But if you’ve been missing Halo-style campaigns with variable difficulty, gorgeous level design and impressive fights, Witch Queen checks every box. This is the best thing Destiny has produced in seven years.
It seemed as though the laws of physics were being bent and broken before their very eyes. Just as the crowd was starting to recover from the spectacle, a loud rumble shook the grounds. The trailer began to tremble, and everything went silent. The once-grand trailer was slowly tilting to one side, and within seconds, it flipped completely upside down. Panic ensued as the townspeople rushed over to help the performers trapped inside the now inverted trailer. The strongmen and acrobats struggled to hold on, their bodies contorted and suspended in mid-air. It was a chaotic scene, filled with shouts, cries, and gasps for breath. Amidst the chaos, Alexander managed to stay calm and focused. He had faced numerous challenges over the years, and he knew that in order to escape the turmoil, he needed to harness the power of his magic. Summoning all his strength, Alexander chanted ancient incantations and waved his hands in intricate patterns. Slowly, the trailer began to right itself, inch by inch, until it was back on solid ground. The crowd erupted in applause, relieved that their beloved performers were safe. The magical trailer, once turned upside down, had given Alexander an opportunity to showcase his extraordinary abilities and save the day. It served as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, true magic lies within the human spirit. Through determination and belief, Alexander was able to turn an unfortunate mishap into a triumph. From that day forward, the magic trailer became a symbol of resilience and the power of the human imagination. It reminded the townspeople that even when life throws us unexpected challenges, we have the strength to overcome them and create our own magic..
Reviews for "Unveiling the Hidden Magic in the Upside-Down Trailer"
1. John - 1/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Magic trailer turned upside down" after hearing positive recommendations, but I was left thoroughly disappointed. The plot was confusing and lacked depth, and the characters were one-dimensional. The magic elements felt forced and were poorly explained, leaving me with more questions than answers. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and I would not recommend it.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I wanted to like "Magic trailer turned upside down," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing was slow, and the story dragged on without a clear direction. The writing style was also clunky and lacked finesse. While there were some intriguing ideas, they never fully developed. I found myself disengaged and struggling to finish the book. It was a disappointment, and I wouldn't read it again.
3. Mark - 2/5 stars - "Magic trailer turned upside down" had an interesting concept, but it failed to deliver a satisfying reading experience. The world-building was inconsistent and shallow, making it difficult to immerse myself in the story. The characters felt underdeveloped, and their actions often didn't make sense. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. Overall, it lacked the cohesion and polish needed to be an enjoyable read.