Destiny 2

Expectations were sky-high for Bungie’s open-world sequel and early indicators are that the studio responsible for Halo has made the right changes.

Destiny 2 hasn’t fundamentally shifted from what made it good the first time. You’re still meeting up with friends and strangers for Crucible (competitive multiplayer) matches, or co-operative raids across a futuristic universe.

But more emphasis has been placed on the single-player storyline and the game makes it easier to match new players up with seasoned pros. Every player starts from scratch. But this focus on accessibility doesn’t come at the expense of depth.

There are new subclasses, locations and weapons to unlock as you progress. If there is a drawback, it could be Destiny 2 sometimes feels like a grind for better stats. How the game evolves (downloadable content has been promised) remains to be seen but this could be a contender for the title of best firstperson shooter of 2017.