Escape isn't my vocabulary Phil.
All seriousness though, looking back at what you said it was down to matchmaking on PvE why you felt it was not great, but you still said it was very good.
The beta this time round is a pure test of a few scenarios compared to the beta for D1, they had to show off their IP so it was tons more content and you get the all shiny new game impact along with it.
The latest videos in the Destiny 2 Info section about exploring adventures, etc, looks really promising and that bit is always good fun to group in or run solo.