Destiny (Sony PlayStation 4, 2014)

The first non-Halo title developed by Bungie Software in more than a decade, Destiny incorporates MMO elements into FPS action set 700 years in the future. Destiny is optimized for multiplayer action, but solo gamers can still take part in the majority of the integrated campaign. Accompanied by their AI robot Ghost, players set out to discover the remains of great Golden Age civilizations, exploring the dangerous frontiers of Earth, traveling through subterranean labyrinths on the Moon, cutting through the lush jungles of Venus, and visiting massive Martian skyscrapers now buried under the sand. As gamers explore the solar system they will collect resources to upgrade their weapons and gear, and confront a variety of powerful enemies, including the zombie-like Hive, the time-traveling Vex cyborgs, the hulking, heavily armed Cabal, and the six-limbed, humanoid Fallen.<br><br>Multiplayer fans have a variety of options in Destiny, including arena-based PvP action in Crucible mode, and the co-op Strike mode, in which three gamers team up for short, structured adventures. Destiny also includes the Tower, where the perspective switches to third-person, and players can change their equipment, join factions, and form alliances with other gamers. Public Events offer the global community random challenges, while those seeking an end-game experience can take part in six-player Raids, which are designed to be extremely difficult and time-consuming.