Frankly, 76 on metacritic is pretty darn good. I don't put much stock in reviews anyhow. What I know is this: Destiny is one of the most played games in recent history. Very few people put 800+ hours into a game unless it's at least good. Destiny is one of the most misunderstood games ever made. Yeah, it's story is a bit short. Kinda like every game made in the last few years. However, Destiny has longevity that none of them have had. Because... Destiny has the greatest potential of any game in the last 10 years (or maybe ever). Most games are akin to movies. A self contained plot that plays out in a few hours, then is over. The sequel comes out a few years later, and the whole process repeats. Destiny is more like a TV series. Each installment has its own plot, albeit a brief one. But over time, a larger picture emerges. You have to realize that Destiny wasn't complete at release. It was never [i]meant[/i] to be complete upon release. The story will be built upon until a clearer picture is revealed. Taking all that into account, I'd rate Destiny an 8 to start. Though I expect that number to rise.