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  1. Mar 10, 2016
    6
    Very enjoyable game thus far. I have leveled to level 8 and will update this as I go on. It starts out with a great story that is something that could happen concerning a virus. The first I would say 4 levels are to get you accustomed to key bindings and controls. As well as how the mechanics of the game work. This game reminds me of Destiny meets maybe a socomish open world game.Very enjoyable game thus far. I have leveled to level 8 and will update this as I go on. It starts out with a great story that is something that could happen concerning a virus. The first I would say 4 levels are to get you accustomed to key bindings and controls. As well as how the mechanics of the game work. This game reminds me of Destiny meets maybe a socomish open world game. The group matchmaking is super easy and makes it very easy to travel to your peers and level together. Some of the missions which I consider like instances in wow... are extremely difficult and with a group you can heal each other and revive each other but if by yourself you start over. So def a game to play with peers. Boss fights are tough.. take thought.. not just run and gun as you will get one shot in cases. You can level your base up which unlucks new skills and perks. There is a so called talent tree which can be dps, tank, and heals essentially. This is the most satisfying shooter I have played in years and by far most satisfying MMO style shooter. Get this game.. Will update as I level. Have fun. look me up. xfeer on uplay Expand
  2. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    One of the best and most ambitious games ever made. Sadly the reviews are overshadowed by salty, sad and pathetic people downvoting all positive reviews out of sheer jealously and anger.

    Epic visuals, flawless physics and a vast open world that oozes atmosphere on a level that hasn't been seen before. The people who are giving this low scores are bitter individuals who don't have a PC
    One of the best and most ambitious games ever made. Sadly the reviews are overshadowed by salty, sad and pathetic people downvoting all positive reviews out of sheer jealously and anger.

    Epic visuals, flawless physics and a vast open world that oozes atmosphere on a level that hasn't been seen before. The people who are giving this low scores are bitter individuals who don't have a PC that can run the game and can't afford a console either. It's just a shame that this site allows upset people to vent their nonsense and troll with low scores even if they haven't played the game.

    The Division is one of the fastest selling AAA games and will become one of the biggest brands in videogame history. It looks amazing in 4K and even on weaker cards; it runs immensely well. Ubisoft have completely obliterated the AAA market at last with a game people can finally be proud of.

    The salty COD, CSGO and DOTA players can go back to their tinpot PC's and drool in the knowledge they wont ever have hardware to play this but there is no need to behave so childishly out of pure jealousy. Best game of all time.
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  3. Mar 10, 2016
    0
    repetitive....... King of bugs...... king of haker!!! After playing for five hours it was hard to go on, but I stuck with it because some of the best games I have ever played get better as you progress. I have played for 20 hours and can't go on playing any longer
  4. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This game reminds me of several others, but at its core it has some of the same feel and play as the Rainbow Six Vegas series. I wonder if this was the co-op multiplayer that could have been in Rainbow Six Siege? Maybe they decided to expand it and break it out to its own game....It's not the best game ever, I wouldn't call it a great game. The hype, was just that. I would call it a goodThis game reminds me of several others, but at its core it has some of the same feel and play as the Rainbow Six Vegas series. I wonder if this was the co-op multiplayer that could have been in Rainbow Six Siege? Maybe they decided to expand it and break it out to its own game....It's not the best game ever, I wouldn't call it a great game. The hype, was just that. I would call it a good game that should provide a couple hundred hours of enjoyment at least. It's a fun shooter best enjoyed with your buddies. The graphics are butter smooth, and the attention to details like *auto run" are nice. The servers have been solid for me after the release day hiccup. The character skills and loot have depth (still discovering things). This game is not a grinder (Ark Survival Evolved is a grinder). It is a bit repetitive and the bad guys all look very similar. That said, much like in the Rainbow Six Vegas series that didn't matter, it was still a lot of fun to group up with buddies and throw bullets at bad guys. The bad guys are a bullet sponges by I personally enjoy that play once in awhile. Coming from playing ARMA III a military simulator where 1 well placed round kills you and you lose everything and must start from scratch. I found The Division to be a refreshing less serious shooter. Don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of Ubisoft, and the fact that we have to tie a UPlay account to the game (even if somewhat automated through Steam) is lame. That said, reviewing The Division on the merit of the game and separating my opinion from the developer. This game is enjoyable. It has gaps, it's nowhere near perfect but what game really is. If you want to enjoy some co-op shooter play that brings you back to the good ol' days of Rainbow Six Vegas with some additional depth, The Division might be just what you are looking for. Expand
  5. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Good game , good value for money , but not gold collection ( $ 75 a lot ) , there is no ease of management, namely behind cover , there are many advantages , not a bad story mode, a number of additional missions , and more.
  6. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Cannot understand all the critisism of this truly awsome game. Only thing that doesnt make me give it the full score is i dont know about the end content if its enough. Main story can be played to completion in about 24 hours (The game is far from finished there though) There really is allot of things to do after that so its just a notice. I think they could have locked zones so that youCannot understand all the critisism of this truly awsome game. Only thing that doesnt make me give it the full score is i dont know about the end content if its enough. Main story can be played to completion in about 24 hours (The game is far from finished there though) There really is allot of things to do after that so its just a notice. I think they could have locked zones so that you couldnt accses zones above your level but thats my opinion and i understand many would disagree. Expand
  7. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    One of the best game from Ubisoft. The graphics are amazing, the UI is close to perfection and the Control/Gameplay is pretty good. Best AI for a FPS game I've seen so far, wait for the LMBs if you think I'm wrong here. This game is fun, but it so much better when you play with friends. It's one hell of a FPS MMORPG!
  8. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This game is fun! I can't complain I never had any issues like what other people complain about. Sure there's a little grind but what game doesn't have some of that? For me at least even when there is a little grind it's almost never noticeable because the character's speak in missions so you never feel like your just there to kill and loot. I also like the fact that custom parts areThis game is fun! I can't complain I never had any issues like what other people complain about. Sure there's a little grind but what game doesn't have some of that? For me at least even when there is a little grind it's almost never noticeable because the character's speak in missions so you never feel like your just there to kill and loot. I also like the fact that custom parts are interchangeable so you don't go paying for something twice. Expand
  9. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    One of the more rare things to come by in video games, that I don't believe will be replicated for a very, very long time.

    The Division is a beast withing itself. From the first moment you realize the game has started, to completing the missions and venturing deep into "The Dark Zone", I have never played a game where I am constantly amazed at facing whatever happens next. Sure, the
    One of the more rare things to come by in video games, that I don't believe will be replicated for a very, very long time.

    The Division is a beast withing itself. From the first moment you realize the game has started, to completing the missions and venturing deep into "The Dark Zone", I have never played a game where I am constantly amazed at facing whatever happens next.

    Sure, the gameplay may be a little bit repetitive, but the developers truly spent their time with making sure that each occurrence in this game is unique and interesting, enough so that even though it feels a little repetitive at times, it truly doesn't interfere with my experience. Believe me, the last thing I want is another "destiny" and The Division really does stand on its own.

    But in all seriousness, the reason I gave this game a 9 is because I thought I had seen it all. I thought The Division was just going to be another game I would pass on after playing it for about an hour. But no. I will be joining back in every day just to see what happens next, and I hope to see you there aswell.

    Breakdown:
    Graphics: 10 - This game truly immerses you with the vast details of real life Manhattan.
    Controls: 8 - Controls can feel a little clunky at times, but usually it can be fixed by adjusting the sensitivity
    Story: 8 - Interesting enough that you would want to do everything, but not as immersive as Far Cry 3.
    Gameplay: 9 - Repetitive, but each instance is unique in its own. Enough missions to last a long time.
    Multiplayer: 8 - The Dark Zone is a beast if you are up to the challenge, and can be frustrating at times, but very rewarding
    Immersion: 7 - Game can feel empty, but most story missions can be played with a match-made group.

    Overall: A generous 9, or a Solid 8

    Should you buy? - If you like RPG's, MMO's, or 3rd Person Shooters, Yes. Everyone else, I would wait until it is on sale.
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  10. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Really enjoying it so far.
    Once you get your head wrapped around that this is an rpg game and not a FPS then everything falls into place. Headshotting someone and not having them die is problematic until you understand that.
    Changing class types is quick and easy, gear drops and crafting work well. Building up your base has real incentive due to the available perks and impacts your
    Really enjoying it so far.
    Once you get your head wrapped around that this is an rpg game and not a FPS then everything falls into place. Headshotting someone and not having them die is problematic until you understand that.

    Changing class types is quick and easy, gear drops and crafting work well. Building up your base has real incentive due to the available perks and impacts your play style with those perks.

    Haven't gone into the DZ yet since I want to level some, but it was a blast in both beta's so I don't see that changing.

    My only fear is the lack of NPC diversity may become tedious, but so far so good.
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  11. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    After about 15 hours into the game i am still on hype train. Missions in group are really fun. Ingame voice chat is also nice if set up correctly. So far so good ! good buy
  12. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Great game! Lots of fun. Great with friends. Don't let the haters dissuade you from playing. The game is a great mix of RPG and shooter. I can't recommend it enough.
  13. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Good game, original ! Crash serveur are annoying at the moment but it is okay.
    However i would like more narrative things about the story.
    The team play aspect is fun with specs, utility capacity. Customisation is cool and amazing.
  14. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    First game in 10 years that was worth the money. The game has a huge potential. Same potential as vanilla wow had in 2004. It looks incredible. It's exiting to play. Can't wait to see what they can do with future DLC packs and expansions. Hats off to the developers for waiting to release it until it was ready.
  15. Mar 10, 2016
    3
    Extremely repetitive, gorgeous looking, dull game.
    Everything is catered to kids with short attention spans, who can't play games properly and therefore need all the help they can get.
  16. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I was very skeptical about The Division ever since the disappointment of Watch Dogs and the catalogue of issues and general woes surrounding other Ubisoft titles such as Assassin's Creed Unity and The Crew. The Division however has not only surpassed my dwindling expectations, but it has also restored a considerable amount of faith in Ubisoft as a whole as this is not only a very grand andI was very skeptical about The Division ever since the disappointment of Watch Dogs and the catalogue of issues and general woes surrounding other Ubisoft titles such as Assassin's Creed Unity and The Crew. The Division however has not only surpassed my dwindling expectations, but it has also restored a considerable amount of faith in Ubisoft as a whole as this is not only a very grand and stunning experience; but it also runs to an exceptional standard especially when compared to their and many other AAA games. Developers Massive Entertainment have simply outshone the publishers and their other internal in-house development teams.

    The game is largely a solo/co-op cover-based shooter in 3rd person with RPG elements. It takes place in a scaled-down but still sizable New York City in several areas and is a grand and atmospheric experience with lots to explore and places to discover. You grind by completing main missions, side missions and other occurrences that pop up to earn XP and there is always plenty of things to do. The loot aspect is also engaging as you try to obtain the best weapons and equipment which can benefit you in battle against the AI or fellow players in the Dark Zone. Each mission has a recommended level to participate in so the game forces you to experience many fringe missions to rank up which enables the player to get the most out of the game instead of trying to rush to the finish. It is incredibly well-balanced.

    Visually; the game looks stunning - I am running this on an ageing GTX770 on high settings and not only does it still look amazingly detailed; I was happily running this at a consistent framerate just shy of 60fps throughout. I experienced no lag, stutters or drops which is an absolute testament to the developers in their optimization execution. You don't see this very often especially with Ubisoft and the typcial AAA market these days. The game may not look as remarkable as once seen back in 2013 but it isn't far off and the level of detail and dynamic effects are staggering at times.

    The mechanics in respect to the controls have been implemented superbly too - the cover system works fluently and the movement is absolutely slick. Shooting is also solid and the guns are all varied based on their type and stats. Many developers over the years have expressed their difficulties in developing engines with 3rd person physics - it plagued Rockstar games for years and other teams have struggled to provide the user with clean and fluid controls but Ubisoft Massive have succeeded here on a huge scale.

    Surprisingly, there isn't too many negatives although some players who are rolling solo may find the game a tad repetitive in time. The AI is also iffy at best and whilst they do provide some fierce battles; their behaviour is somewhat questionable. This game is also required to run online at all times although in the period I have been playing; I have only experienced one disconnect - the stability of the Ubisoft servers which have been called into question countless times in the past is actually not an issue which is a surprise despite a day one two hour downtime. The one personal disappointment for me is that the user interface and HUD is quite cluttered and ugly but the latter can be customized in the menu and the menu interface needs a bit of adjusting too from a personal standpoint. Unfortunately; it's not quite as clean and stylish as originally seen back when the game was first announced but on the whole; it's just a minor niggle.

    Overall; The Division has exceeded my expectations on a significant scale that I did no expect. Despite all the murmurings and frustrations post-Watch Dogs in the last couple of years; Ubisoft have finally delivered a solid and sensational experience that is not only polished on an incredible scale; it's almost a generation-defining game. The absence of serious problems and the consistency in which the game runs is also another major boost that rights the wrongs of Ubisoft's bleak recent history. Another remarkable achievement is that this game has zero loading screens in-game which allows you to explore New York above and below ground into missions and other locations without any interruptions whatsoever - this is almost unthinkable in respects to the scale of it. The game is best played with friends but even as a solo player; the amount of content here is sublime and if you're a fan of RPG's and shooters; this is an absolute must buy. Whether you detest Ubisoft or AAA games these days; you have to appreciate the effort and execution of this highly ambitious title as it really puts other games to shame. Whether this is a one-off or if Ubisoft have finally turned a corner remains to be seen but this game has potential to be enjoyed for months and years to come.
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  17. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    I personally really enjoy the game. It looks awesome, has a really nice community, the matchmaking function works perfect and the encounters are challenging. I am not going to deny that the game has its problems but it does not deserve such hate. People saw the first trailer 2 years ago and expected something that couldn't be delivered. Each encounter should have story depth should beI personally really enjoy the game. It looks awesome, has a really nice community, the matchmaking function works perfect and the encounters are challenging. I am not going to deny that the game has its problems but it does not deserve such hate. People saw the first trailer 2 years ago and expected something that couldn't be delivered. Each encounter should have story depth should be different in fighting to the counter before and so on. This game the people want does not exist and never will. The Division may be a bit expensive now but if you can get it in a sale for a little lower price and enjoy Shooters with RPG elements you will love it! Expand
  18. Mar 10, 2016
    6
    I don't know what's worse, the shills giving this Watch Dogs/DayZ/Stalker/Freedom Fighters hybrid a 10, or the damage control fanboys who act like brats when someone points out obvious flaws and lazy designs in this game.
    Down to its core, the game is underwhelming, very little mission variety, go from A to B and shoot clones of hooded figures, and scavenge for loot until you feel like a
    I don't know what's worse, the shills giving this Watch Dogs/DayZ/Stalker/Freedom Fighters hybrid a 10, or the damage control fanboys who act like brats when someone points out obvious flaws and lazy designs in this game.
    Down to its core, the game is underwhelming, very little mission variety, go from A to B and shoot clones of hooded figures, and scavenge for loot until you feel like a conveyor belt worker.

    The solo play is ok, but no challenge, it's always more of the same, unless you pump it up to hard difficulty to feel like it's worth clenching your buttcheeks, but that also gets old fast. The story is..interesting, but still nothing too memorable. You're just cleaning the streets and relive the same patterns like you're the main star in Groundhog Day.

    The map looks bland and quite sterile compared to the trailers in the past, i'm afraid we'll have another case of Destiny with this one.

    The Dark Zone was of little interest to me, but i guess it could be a nice relief from solo grind and boring A to B incursions.

    The loot system is nice and boring at the same time. It all depends on your burnout meter, if you can handle the brief grinding sessions, then more power to you!

    Currently, the 60$ price does not justify the shallow content. If they add more stuff in the future, i hope it's free or at least somewhere in the range of 5 dollars, but something tells me that will not be the case.

    My suggestion: wait several months or maybe an entire year, for the complete edition with all dlcs to come out, maye wait for a sale, because right now this game feels like it's bone dry.

    It's another bland Ubisoft product that still has chance to prove itself. It all depends on the future content.
    Not holding my breath with this one.
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  19. Mar 10, 2016
    5
    this is a good MMO loot shooter exceeding in all categories lowly set by destiny. but as of today the game is playable yet broken. the game run on client based connection not server based like most MMO use. mean info is sent from you to the server not the other way around. so hacking is starting to rear its head super early.
    nothing says **** more than getting hit by a smg that never reloads
  20. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Fun game but at its core this is a multiplayer game so if you run around solo it will grow old on you after awhile. The real action happens when you can group up and together make plans on how to approach different missions. Have not played much in the darkzone (pvp) area yet but sofar a solid game and totally worth my money. Also the game looks beautiful and they have made helluva jobFun game but at its core this is a multiplayer game so if you run around solo it will grow old on you after awhile. The real action happens when you can group up and together make plans on how to approach different missions. Have not played much in the darkzone (pvp) area yet but sofar a solid game and totally worth my money. Also the game looks beautiful and they have made helluva job depicting NYC in a state of decay. Expand
  21. Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Well i played this game from closed beta because i was so desperate to play this game. My only fear was its an ubisoft game. However, not like unity or any other franchise they delivered a good product this time. I accept there are lot of people facing day one bugs, i faced it too. But you guys should know when you are pre-ordering ubisoft game you should expect all these things. EveryoneWell i played this game from closed beta because i was so desperate to play this game. My only fear was its an ubisoft game. However, not like unity or any other franchise they delivered a good product this time. I accept there are lot of people facing day one bugs, i faced it too. But you guys should know when you are pre-ordering ubisoft game you should expect all these things. Everyone knows that they are very famous for day 1 bugs. So why complain now.

    On day one it took me solid 12 minutes to connect to the game. Even though i waited patiently to play this game because when i first saw the E3 gameplay, i decided i will play this game no matter what. Its a good game, the environment, story and gameplay all are good. If you guys ignore the day 1 bugs, you can enjoy this game.
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  22. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This game is an addictive drug. Be aware before buying it! The gameplay is classic but effective: it works. The loot system is so addictive that you won't be able to stop playing it. The missions are interesting, different, and the best part is playing them in hard mode, in COOP. Playing with friends is an awesome experience, funny and interesting. A must have an a great game for 60$
  23. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Most often I don't like Ubisoft games however this game is brilliant to me. Same enthusiasm on it than I had on other famous RPGs. I was not sure at first and now I don't regret to have bought it. Since I start playing on day 2-3 I encountered no server issues. Graphics are not what was shown at the first E3 but the realism of NYC and the environment provide a real pleasure to walk thoughMost often I don't like Ubisoft games however this game is brilliant to me. Same enthusiasm on it than I had on other famous RPGs. I was not sure at first and now I don't regret to have bought it. Since I start playing on day 2-3 I encountered no server issues. Graphics are not what was shown at the first E3 but the realism of NYC and the environment provide a real pleasure to walk though those streets. Definitely a Must have ! Expand
  24. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Наблюдал за игрой с момента анонса, ждал с нетерпением ее выхода.
    Как узнал об ЗБТ мигом бросился искать ключ, впечатления были слабенькие после нее, т.к. вообще ничего там толкового не показали. После ОБТ впечатления слегка ухудшились, т.к. то же самое ЗБТ, только с 1 доп.миссией и все. Покумекал да и оформил предзаказ, т.к. играть то по сути уже и не во что в кооперативе.
    В день
    Наблюдал за игрой с момента анонса, ждал с нетерпением ее выхода.
    Как узнал об ЗБТ мигом бросился искать ключ, впечатления были слабенькие после нее, т.к. вообще ничего там толкового не показали. После ОБТ впечатления слегка ухудшились, т.к. то же самое ЗБТ, только с 1 доп.миссией и все. Покумекал да и оформил предзаказ, т.к. играть то по сути уже и не во что в кооперативе.
    В день запуска вообще спать не ложился, ждал, и тут понеслось...
    Оказывается в игре столько всего, что я до сих пор открываю что-то новое. Главное тут выполнять побочные и такие миссии, т.к. необходимы очки для прокачки базы, которая в свою очередь открывать доступ к новым перкам.
    Вся суть игры расскрывается именно в кооперативном прохождении, в соло проходить миссии очень скучно, и я считаю именно это ее слабой стороной.
    Она гарантированно стоит своих денег, но конечно заранее убедитесь что потянет ли ваше железо картинку (хотя бы на средних, если ниже планка там совсем жутко смотрится) в 40-60 фпс.

    Да и прежде чем судить об игре, рекомендую попросить у кого-нибудь дать доступ к The Division через Share и поиграть часик другой с кем-нибудь. Много негатива вызвали nVidia со своими кривыми драйверами, а пострадала игра, что теперь мы видим п ооценкам пользователей, ну и просто от нелюбителей жанра, не знаю чего ожидающих от ММОРПГ.

    11/10 Антонов Логвиновых.
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  25. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    20 hours in.
    Fantastic game, think of it as a mix of Gears of war, Destiny, Mass Effect 3 with Diablo 3 looting going on.
    Story is not told straight forward, you need too activly search for it, in my opinion a better experiance where the game don´t spoon feed me. Looting is addicting almost on par with Diablo 3, the cover mechanic is not as good as Gears of war but then again they have
    20 hours in.
    Fantastic game, think of it as a mix of Gears of war, Destiny, Mass Effect 3 with Diablo 3 looting going on.

    Story is not told straight forward, you need too activly search for it, in my opinion a better experiance where the game don´t spoon feed me. Looting is addicting almost on par with Diablo 3, the cover mechanic is not as good as Gears of war but then again they have released 3 titles so far. And this game is Open World not the liniear design that GW have making it better suited for a better flow. The graphics are fantastic best I have seen, New York atmosphere is really there (I have only been there once but then again I have watched a bunch of movies based in New York).
    The game is not repetetive at all, it is a copy of New York in a realistic setting we don´t go to jupiter or fight in a jungle. But the big missions do a great job breaking up the world with more exotic locations.
    There is a solid plan for their first year that have been communicated (check youtube). The season pass seems to be worth it. (havent bought it yet since I dont have the cash but I will as soon as I have money)
    Don´t listen to the 1-4s in here they dont seem to have played the game, only people who are salty after watching some videos or reading some forums.
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  26. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    First of all I want to say do not listen to the salty and generic circle *erking people. Secondly I am now going to talk about the game.

    The Divsion is doing alot of things right, the atmosphere is out of this world. The Co-op is so much fun I could be playing it for days without it becoming boring cause you get a sense of achievement in this, specially when in a place called Dark Zone
    First of all I want to say do not listen to the salty and generic circle *erking people. Secondly I am now going to talk about the game.

    The Divsion is doing alot of things right, the atmosphere is out of this world. The Co-op is so much fun I could be playing it for days without it becoming boring cause you get a sense of achievement in this, specially when in a place called Dark Zone ( pvp ) and the adrenalin kicks in instantly when you are getting shot at by a full group of rogues (player killers.) Never have I seen winter that lovely created and never have I seen physics following that. Its marvellous to watch the blizzard come down onto the city making your field of view very realistic. There are so many small details that makes the game seem that it has been worked on for a while. The combat is solid and I may say that its the best cover third person shooter out there for now. The rest..you kind of need to experience it yourself. It is worth every penny and I recommend that you play this game with friends as the tactical play comes in great in numbers.

    The game has some bad things going for it too but its not game breaking. The character creator is one of the worst things I have seen. There isnt much customization when you first create your character, thankfully you can follow that up with the wide veriety of clothes. But thats pretty much the only thing I would think is terrible. There are no bugs nor hiccups that I have seen.

    This is a great game I think everyone should give a try. Atleast get it on sale cause this is the first AAA title in a long long time that Ubisoft helped in creating that is actually good.

    Solid 9/10.
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  27. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    So many complaints. Well I guess I've been lucky. I have 12 hours played and I encountered one very minor error so far. No disconnects or anything, so it's been almost flawless.

    As for the game, I really didn't expect it to be this good. It's super exciting. Great atmosphere. I have had no luck in the dark zone yet tho, being a lonewolf I have pretty much been killed by every group
    So many complaints. Well I guess I've been lucky. I have 12 hours played and I encountered one very minor error so far. No disconnects or anything, so it's been almost flawless.

    As for the game, I really didn't expect it to be this good. It's super exciting. Great atmosphere.

    I have had no luck in the dark zone yet tho, being a lonewolf I have pretty much been killed by every group of persons I've met. They just don't care about the punishment of killing innocents in there=)
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  28. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Its a lot of fun. The gameplay/weapon handling is great. Cant complain about the AI either. I dont know whats up with the negative ratings, but i guess they are from people which are expecting something different. Its still a MMORP-Shooter. The story is told pretty subtile. Cant talk too much about the endgame now, as i "only" have 20 hours in and it was already worth it because i neverIts a lot of fun. The gameplay/weapon handling is great. Cant complain about the AI either. I dont know whats up with the negative ratings, but i guess they are from people which are expecting something different. Its still a MMORP-Shooter. The story is told pretty subtile. Cant talk too much about the endgame now, as i "only" have 20 hours in and it was already worth it because i never got bored in that time. The graphics and the graphic design is awesome. I would give it a 8/10 because there arent that much different enemies or mission designs, but i give it a 9/10 just because of the amount of negative ratings.
    PS: Dont play this solo, its meant to play it in a group.
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  29. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    If you like Destiny, then you'll LOVE The Division! The Division improved upon all the elements Destiny failed upon. The driving force behind what makes The Division such a great game is it's narrative and grounded tone.
  30. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Ok, I play this game since release, and after 10 hours all I said is this is the best Coop RPG/Shooter. Why? The mix between RPG and Shooter is so smooty and make all things fun in The Division, another thing is the crafting e mod for weapons, whats make your choice unique, and you will have one weapon like no other in the game. The storyline is decent and reward you with beutifullOk, I play this game since release, and after 10 hours all I said is this is the best Coop RPG/Shooter. Why? The mix between RPG and Shooter is so smooty and make all things fun in The Division, another thing is the crafting e mod for weapons, whats make your choice unique, and you will have one weapon like no other in the game. The storyline is decent and reward you with beutifull cutscenes. Ok The Division owns all the hype, if you want to play a Coop Shooter/RPG go ahead. Expand
  31. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This game is pretty lit. I wouldn't recommend it someone who is looking for an amazing game but for casual gaming with friends this game is pretty fun.
  32. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Everybody just hates because potato. I don't think that the game is perfect, but it's a pretty damn good ubi game. They really had some good work on graphics, world, animation, gameplay mechanics. Yes, a little repetitive, but isn't that what all games are about?
  33. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Strong solo play and RPG elements!! I am playing solo and I am loving it--got about 20 hours in and cant wait to get back. I think a lot of gamers really arent familiar with the standard RPG elements of loot grinding, level based combat, and slow progression towards a goal as you constantly improve/redefine your character. Division seems to use that template, and they do a heck of a job.Strong solo play and RPG elements!! I am playing solo and I am loving it--got about 20 hours in and cant wait to get back. I think a lot of gamers really arent familiar with the standard RPG elements of loot grinding, level based combat, and slow progression towards a goal as you constantly improve/redefine your character. Division seems to use that template, and they do a heck of a job. New York is amazing, with occasionally heartbreaking elements of Christmas, lost dogs, and desperate people. Is it repetitive? Yes, just as most good RPGs are. And if people bothered to notice the recommended levels for each area they might not run into "bullet sponges" you cant bring down. Expand
  34. Mar 9, 2016
    2
    Grind, but almost all the mission types are just boring.
    Few enemies, and they have way to much hit points.
    Console port. poor controls for a shooter. Character generator is weak. Dont waste your money. .. Trying the follow the story from cellphones ect. is the only good part, but they are short, often gets cut out.. and after a while they too are a grind with the same theme being
    Grind, but almost all the mission types are just boring.
    Few enemies, and they have way to much hit points.
    Console port. poor controls for a shooter.
    Character generator is weak.
    Dont waste your money.
    .. Trying the follow the story from cellphones ect. is the only good part, but they are short, often gets cut out.. and after a while they too are a grind with the same theme being repeated over and over and over...
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  35. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Disclaimer: If you are "The Division" fanboy and you easily feel butthurt because of negative reviews then do not read this i warned you....After 6 hours of gameplay im ready to spread a word about this game firts it feels really empty, even if there are some random walking and shouting pedestians game still feels vert empty also the A.I is pretty bad Game have lots of bugs, at the veryDisclaimer: If you are "The Division" fanboy and you easily feel butthurt because of negative reviews then do not read this i warned you....After 6 hours of gameplay im ready to spread a word about this game firts it feels really empty, even if there are some random walking and shouting pedestians game still feels vert empty also the A.I is pretty bad Game have lots of bugs, at the very start i couldnt acquire missions, at the other hand game crashes constantly throwing me to my PC desktop and there are server issues as well. Sometimes enemies body glitch on the floor making them flying around the spot they died. Graphics are good but sadly they are not on par as to what has been presented in E3 and the sound is solid but nothing extraordinary. As about the missions they are mostly repetitive in nature and as about the story it's very subtle It gets boring really fast.. Sorry but i am super disapointed after all the hype I can not, in good faith, recommend giving 60 Dollars (or 60 Euros) for this Ubisoft overglorified garbage.... Expand
  36. Mar 9, 2016
    6
    The thing that stands out the most about this game to me is the absolutely stupid AI. I helped a lady in the street by giving her food and she thanked me saying something like she'll never forget it. Then literally 4 seconds later as I ran past her again she said "YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT" in an angry voice hahaha. So ridiculous. The enemies are very repetitive, andThe thing that stands out the most about this game to me is the absolutely stupid AI. I helped a lady in the street by giving her food and she thanked me saying something like she'll never forget it. Then literally 4 seconds later as I ran past her again she said "YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT" in an angry voice hahaha. So ridiculous. The enemies are very repetitive, and again very stupid. The gangsters running around 'popping caps' and taking about 384 bullets to kill seems really daft. With a team of people it definitely has fun moments, but I would never want to play this solo.

    If the enemies were varied, the voice acting wasn't THE WORST, the AI was smarter, the story was better this game could be amazing. It's a great concept done very averagely. Here's hoping Ghost Recon Wildlands is done right!

    I will carry on playing this - but I'm not overly impressed.
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  37. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    UBISOFT MARKETING LIE TO PEOPLE. This game isnt MMO shooter, its single-player shooter with co-op. Map is too smal! And its only about better gear.

    Dont trust to ubisoft, they lie, all promo videos about "real footage" is fake and you can play only for one side, no "dark-side" exist there.
  38. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    - tl;dr -

    Did you like Borderlands for the loot-n-shoot-n-scoot grind? Do you like the idea of a third-person cover-based Borderlands MMORPG-lite, that's set in a modern day New York instead of the wilds of Pandora? Then you'll probably like The Division. - REVIEW - The Division is a third-person cover-based modern-day Borderlands-esque MMORPG-lite. It is not a third-person
    - tl;dr -

    Did you like Borderlands for the loot-n-shoot-n-scoot grind? Do you like the idea of a third-person cover-based Borderlands MMORPG-lite, that's set in a modern day New York instead of the wilds of Pandora? Then you'll probably like The Division.

    - REVIEW -

    The Division is a third-person cover-based modern-day Borderlands-esque MMORPG-lite.

    It is not a third-person cover shooter that happens to have a solid RPG component. It is an RPG that happens to have solid third-person cover shooter mechanics.

    If you don't like the idea of having to shoot a boss enemy multiple times in the head, then this is not your game. If you don't like the idea of having to grind levels and loot to beat that "bullet sponge" enemy, then this is not your game (spoiler alert: it's an RPG, if you're encountering bullet sponges, then you're not strong enough, and it's your fault). If you don't usually like RPG-style games, this probably won't change your mind.

    If, on the other hand, you want a fun third person RPG with solid cover-shooter mechanics, good customization options (aesthetic and functional), and an aesthetic that definitely evokes the feel of an apocalypse-ish New York City, circa-2013, then you might just like the game. Calling it repetitive is not unfair, but I find the gameplay thoroughly enjoyable (best cover system I've ever used), so for me it's about as "repetitive" as Borderlands.

    If you played the beta, you pretty much saw what was available. If you liked it, you'll like having some more room to do stuff in the retail version, and a little more stuff to do. If you didn't like the beta, you won't like the retail version (so why did so many of you buy it).

    "Review" is based on approximately 15 hours with the beta and 6 hours with the retail version.
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  39. Mar 9, 2016
    5
    Extremly repetitive, same enemie models, story is boring but multiplayer coop is fun dont expect this game to run at 60fps on ultra in 1080p if you dont have a 980ti, poorly optimized on pc, lack of content, very shallow gameplay, guns feel the same, it can be fun at times but 65% of the time you'll be bored especially at the beginning , just another lie of ubisoft i regret that i boughtExtremly repetitive, same enemie models, story is boring but multiplayer coop is fun dont expect this game to run at 60fps on ultra in 1080p if you dont have a 980ti, poorly optimized on pc, lack of content, very shallow gameplay, guns feel the same, it can be fun at times but 65% of the time you'll be bored especially at the beginning , just another lie of ubisoft i regret that i bought this game and wasted 60$ Expand
  40. Mar 9, 2016
    2
    It's not very good. Its just sort of generic timewasting trash. Do you like destiny and would you rather be playing an even more mediocre destiny thats a realistic 3rd person shooter where guns do no damage? If yes wait for it to go down in price then realize the servers are dead and DONT buy this game.
  41. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Great game and I am loving it so far. Playing with friends certainly adds to the level of enjoyment, though I don't mind soloing from time to time. I've had 0 issues playing the game or getting anything running. Yes their was a single hour of downtime at launch.. boo hoo get over it, it was only an hour and then servers were back up. Looking forward to the future.
  42. Mar 9, 2016
    2
    The main criticism is repetitive. The game mechanics are decent but the experience is terrible. The world is not really "open world" as previously advertised, the supposedly RPG aspect of the game is too lacking that it does not seem like an rpg at all. The major pvp area called the dark zone simply feels like a game mode with horrible balancing. As a whole, the game is repetitive, boring,The main criticism is repetitive. The game mechanics are decent but the experience is terrible. The world is not really "open world" as previously advertised, the supposedly RPG aspect of the game is too lacking that it does not seem like an rpg at all. The major pvp area called the dark zone simply feels like a game mode with horrible balancing. As a whole, the game is repetitive, boring, and lacks far too much content for it to be a full fledged PC game. Feels like a 10$ mini game in a lot of ways. Expand
  43. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Firstly I would like to say that ubisoft is among my least favorite developers. I sincerely dislike all copy-paste-and-boring assasins creed incarnation, far cry (ecxept the first and the third one which was kinda fun because of the story and atmosphere).

    Despite my opinion about ubi I honestly think that The Division is a very enjoyable game with fun mechanics, beautiful graphics
    Firstly I would like to say that ubisoft is among my least favorite developers. I sincerely dislike all copy-paste-and-boring assasins creed incarnation, far cry (ecxept the first and the third one which was kinda fun because of the story and atmosphere).

    Despite my opinion about ubi I honestly think that The Division is a very enjoyable game with fun mechanics, beautiful graphics (despite the downgrade) set in an amazing open world with phenomenal atmosphere (I have to admit that I love post-apo). I played 11 hours so far earning 10th level (and also 10th dark zone rank). I did both solo and group and had a blast! I loved the rpg mechanics, the gun feel, sounds, destroyable surroundings (try shoting bricks, windows, display elements, wood, etc.) Met few nice gamers today and we rocked the dark zone killing rouge agents, mobs, extracting loot, doing few campaign missons.

    All in all the game is very good. It's not perfect (the story is ok but nothing more) and definitely is much more fun with a group of friends (although it's very easy to meet people in the game) but it's a solid 8.5/10. See you in dz.
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  44. Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Really fun game to play with your friends and coordinate as a team. Some server stability issues at launch but that is understandable. I feel like some of the negative reviews are just because they expected an entirely different game or set their expectations through the roof. For what the game is, an online shooter with rpg elements and progression, it's great and alot of fun.

    Having a
    Really fun game to play with your friends and coordinate as a team. Some server stability issues at launch but that is understandable. I feel like some of the negative reviews are just because they expected an entirely different game or set their expectations through the roof. For what the game is, an online shooter with rpg elements and progression, it's great and alot of fun.

    Having a blast so far! See you in the dark zone!
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  45. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Way better than I was expecting, ton of fun to play with friends, good gameplay, nice atmosphere and a good mix of PVP and PVE. After the first two beta's I tried for this game I was not excited to play the final game, it was the 3rd beta that really got me interested in the game. It ran better, the community was mixing up being rogue and helping others in the darkzone, etc.. That gaveWay better than I was expecting, ton of fun to play with friends, good gameplay, nice atmosphere and a good mix of PVP and PVE. After the first two beta's I tried for this game I was not excited to play the final game, it was the 3rd beta that really got me interested in the game. It ran better, the community was mixing up being rogue and helping others in the darkzone, etc.. That gave me some hope, and sure enough the full game is here and it is a ton of fun.

    If you like Loot based shooters, you must go pick this game up ASAP. It is much better than other loot driven shooters in this genre like Borderlands 2 and Destiny (More fun, better setting, better mix of pvp, better graphics, better atmosphere, better story, etc.. Oh yeah and the cover system is well done to, a better version of Gears Of War's cover system.

    Ubisofts best game since Blood Dragon!
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  46. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    9/10 and the reason for the subtraction is due to the repetitive PVE content in the game. Although it's not as bad as Destiny's PVE on launch, it's very close. If I have to setup another damn antenna on a roof I'm going to punch a baby.

    The optimization needs some work as I currently have a top of the line machine and I sometimes see my fps drop below 60 at times. (i7 6700k 4.5ghz,
    9/10 and the reason for the subtraction is due to the repetitive PVE content in the game. Although it's not as bad as Destiny's PVE on launch, it's very close. If I have to setup another damn antenna on a roof I'm going to punch a baby.

    The optimization needs some work as I currently have a top of the line machine and I sometimes see my fps drop below 60 at times. (i7 6700k 4.5ghz, GTX 980 TI, 16GB memory)

    Love the weapons in the game, talents, perks, etc, and I still have no idea what bindings I'm going to set for all the cooldowns. I'm enjoying the game so much that I haven't even had time to set correct bindings for things :)

    Great game overall! I've already put 60+ hours into the beta and about 8 hours into the full game.

    Here's to another 200+ hours!
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  47. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Great game so far. Love the RPG elements. Having a great time playing with friends. If you are looking for an RPG this is for you.. if you want a COD like shooter, look elsewhere
  48. Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Una de las grandes novedades de este 2016 y es que con el juego te metes de lleno en la ciudad, una ciudad muy viva con mucho que enseñar. Se agradece que vayas por la ciudad y veas gente peleándose por comida o personas hablando desde sus casas, hace que de verdad veas una ciudad pos-apocaliptica. Massive Entertainment ha conseguido unir el shooter con el rpg y de muy buena forma, aún asíUna de las grandes novedades de este 2016 y es que con el juego te metes de lleno en la ciudad, una ciudad muy viva con mucho que enseñar. Se agradece que vayas por la ciudad y veas gente peleándose por comida o personas hablando desde sus casas, hace que de verdad veas una ciudad pos-apocaliptica. Massive Entertainment ha conseguido unir el shooter con el rpg y de muy buena forma, aún así os pongo una lista de lo positivo y lo negativo:

    Positivo:
    +Grandes gráficos y físicas (se que no es como los del E3, pero no por ello vamos a decir que gráficamente es una basura)
    +Variedad de armas y modificaciones
    +Ambientación
    +Combates tanto PVE como PVP
    +Optimización

    Contras:
    -La IA en algunas ocasiones se le ve un poco tonta (en otras ocasiones piensan y todo)
    -El editor de personajes...
    -Los servidores de Ubisoft no han podido cumplir con el lanzamiento

    Si es cierto que puede a llegar a cansar porque las misiones pueden ser repetitivas, pero jugando con amigos se disfruta mucho más.

    En cuanto a la optimización va de fabula (i5+970+16gb), por ahora no he tenido ningún problema y si es cierto que algunos se quejan porque no les va bien pero es que algunos piden que les vaya incluso con una tostadora en ultra. Sobre los servidores y los trolls que vemos por los servidores... mejor no opinar pero meterle nota negativa por eso... Y por ultimo no pasa nada que se tenga que jugar por Uplay, que la plataforma va muy y ha mejorado mucho, no todo es Steam.
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  49. Mar 9, 2016
    6
    Was alright. Didn't hate it. Didn't like it. It's just there. A perfectly streamlined and appealing experience that you can experience without experiencing anything.

    The Darkzone as an idea is interesting, but the mechanics are weired. The themepark currency kills off any atmosphere and right now just sitting at drop-off locations calling helicopters and killing off the spawning goons
    Was alright. Didn't hate it. Didn't like it. It's just there. A perfectly streamlined and appealing experience that you can experience without experiencing anything.

    The Darkzone as an idea is interesting, but the mechanics are weired. The themepark currency kills off any atmosphere and right now just sitting at drop-off locations calling helicopters and killing off the spawning goons (which are no challenge whatsoever) is the most efficient way of getting said currency - with which you can buy gear to get more currency with which you buy more weapons to get more... you get the idea. But what works in lootershooters or mmos doesn't work here because there is no threat. You don't need that stuff.
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  50. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    It's a great coop game to play with friends. Controls in combat feel good and will become more intuitive over time. The menus are quite confusing, but will get better with experience.

    Is it 100% the best game out there? I doubt it. Is it worth it to pick up with some friends as a casual game? Hell yes.
  51. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Running Simulator 2016.

    Game is so boring. Same missions, same enemy models, your main target is farming equipment in pvp zone, forget about story line. Thank you Ubi for one more piece of s***.
  52. Mar 9, 2016
    2
    Game is so boring feels like a generic MMO even in the official Steam page of the game plenty of people are feeling dissapointed. Same missions, same enemy models, your main target its farming equipment in pvp zone doing the same and the same things most of the time and as about storyline well just FORGET IT (actually if you care about Single player with a deep storytelling you will beGame is so boring feels like a generic MMO even in the official Steam page of the game plenty of people are feeling dissapointed. Same missions, same enemy models, your main target its farming equipment in pvp zone doing the same and the same things most of the time and as about storyline well just FORGET IT (actually if you care about Single player with a deep storytelling you will be very disappointed).. Thank you Ubi for one more piece of s*** which only MMO fanboys think as interesting everyone else just hates it or gets bored quickly Expand
  53. Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I really like the word, the coop and the graphics. Everything is very well done! The maps, menus & lack of guidance makes the game a little confusing from time to time, but I guess that's all, in parts, what the game and it's world is about. I'm already looking forward to the endgame, I hope it's enough and keeps me playing for a while. So far do I not regret buying the game, it has someI really like the word, the coop and the graphics. Everything is very well done! The maps, menus & lack of guidance makes the game a little confusing from time to time, but I guess that's all, in parts, what the game and it's world is about. I'm already looking forward to the endgame, I hope it's enough and keeps me playing for a while. So far do I not regret buying the game, it has some problems like all MMOs at start, but i'm pretty they will be gone in the next couple of days. Expand
  54. Mar 9, 2016
    1
    Mediocre at best. Repetitive and boring. "Toned down from E3 visuals" just like Watch_Dogs due to console parity. Lacks true originality and over hyped. Ubisoft was on my **** but now it's confirmed.
  55. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Move beyond any server issues and the real game is underneath. Its a game, and a good one at that! I think reviewers who have given it an overwhemingly negative review seem to have had a bad idea about the game even when they purchased it? Seriously if you read some of them, its as if they have a personal vendetta against Ubisoft... if you don't like something, you need to be critical butMove beyond any server issues and the real game is underneath. Its a game, and a good one at that! I think reviewers who have given it an overwhemingly negative review seem to have had a bad idea about the game even when they purchased it? Seriously if you read some of them, its as if they have a personal vendetta against Ubisoft... if you don't like something, you need to be critical but also objective. You can read how they feel they have been cheated or the information they provide is factually in-accurate. Microtransactions are in the game, they are for visual upgrades only. DLC is paid for but if you have the season pass, it gives you a percentage saving in the long run.

    The game play is a mix of Gears Of War cover shooting with Ghost Recon style "run here, get into cover there" mechanics. The graphics are amazing, they went back to tweek some of the lighting and some other atmospheric details with the day 1 patch, very well done on keeping the game away from an early release and it shows the delays were worth it!

    You are a Division Agent, called upon when the world has collapsed into anarchy. JTF are the games version of NATO and are the martial law. The missions (26 Main) are well put together and have a mix bag of objectives which resolve around a mutated small pox virus being unleashed on Black Friday - very clever and ties in perfectly to the whole current social understanding of the event. Mad rush shoppers spreading the virus as they spend cash and expediting the end times! The game does throw alot of info at you - one review from time.com explains that the game world is always shouting something at you or throwing up some graphic or detail all at the sametime which can be a little disorientating. The side missions are also very engaging and are light relief to the games main missions. Replay on this game is good, want to tackle the encounter from another angle or go vertical - go for it!

    Overall, when considering the release window for this game was very quiet and Destiny being in a shallow pit at the moment, this is the meat on the bones players have been looking for. If your looking for some really good social gaming, this has it. Joined Discord and have met some good people who are all in it for the same reason I am - immersion and a sense of relief from the mundane real lives we live. Who wouldn't want to be part of a group who are called on to save the world!
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  56. Mar 9, 2016
    5
    Pluses:

    -Great graphics, although not as good as what we've been shown (which seems to be almost par for the course these days) -Interesting variety of weapons -Interesting main plotline story although not as engaging as it should really be -Grouping can be fun -Gunplay is, initially, fun Cons: -Bugs. Graphical glitches and bugs specific to being in a group like the teleport
    Pluses:

    -Great graphics, although not as good as what we've been shown (which seems to be almost par for the course these days)
    -Interesting variety of weapons
    -Interesting main plotline story although not as engaging as it should really be
    -Grouping can be fun
    -Gunplay is, initially, fun

    Cons:

    -Bugs. Graphical glitches and bugs specific to being in a group like the teleport to your teammate dialogue never going away despite him being right in front of you. Your teammate "moonwalking" in front of you, seeming to never take cover and shooting with the wrong weapon looking like an action figure. Relogging seems to be the only way to fix this.
    -AI is dumb as bricks. They make poor use of cover, grenades and tactics as a whole. Melee enemies will charge you without support of supressing fire from allies. Headshots don't seem to do much. It could be worse, true, but still disappointing, given the hype surrounding this title
    -"Upgrades" don't seem to follow a logical progression and stats on gear seem to be a little too random. I've gotten green level 7-8 guns that weren't as good as my green quality level 3 Poice M4A1 carbine. All I can say is ?????. It makes things more confusing than they need to be. Being used to min-maxing from other games, I can deal with this shortcoming but it's a little annoying.
    -Lag and disconnects. I experienced a lot of lag and disconnects trying to group up but I expect this will be eventually fixed. Still, annoying that it creeped into release.
    -World feels even more lifeless than it needs to be. I understand about the plague, etc but still there's just something missing. You just don't feel invested in trying to make things better for these people. There is little to tug at your emotional strings. If they'd added some non-combat missions where you care for the sick or something like that it would have at least tried to get you more invested in trying to improve things for these people. A missed opportunity on the part of Ubisoft I think.
    -Hacks. I haven't experienced these myself because I am not high enough level to venture into the Dark Zone but it's basically a hack-ridden gank-fest from everything people have described. It kind of runs counter to the lore of the game. Ultra-top-secret government operatives supposedly working towards a common goal murdering each other in cold blood without penalty for loot? How does that make any sense?

    All in all, it's not a bad game but not great either. The inclusion of microtransactions in the game irks me. We already paid full price for the game and there is a DLC pack that costs almost as much as the game itself. The game hit the top sellers list on Steam and probably on other vendors like GMG, EBGames, etc. Microtransactions were not required to make them any more cash yet they just couldn't resist.

    At this point I can only give it a 5/10. It's ok for short-term fun but I question f the longevity of the game's appeal. It's like a more boring version of Destiny, the other shooter that also tries to be an MMO.
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  57. Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Very good ! I have played already 20h and I am happy what I have seen so far. This game is really good looking, good story line and amazing coop mode.
  58. Mar 9, 2016
    6
    The Division have been in development for quite some time as of now, although extremely hyped thanks to the misleading trailer released at the E3 2014 the game is indeed playable and enjoyable with a small group of friends but nothing memorable.

    The game try to fit in two categories who are in contrast: it could be a tactical third person shooter but the extremely semplified enemy AI
    The Division have been in development for quite some time as of now, although extremely hyped thanks to the misleading trailer released at the E3 2014 the game is indeed playable and enjoyable with a small group of friends but nothing memorable.

    The game try to fit in two categories who are in contrast: it could be a tactical third person shooter but the extremely semplified enemy AI doesn't require extreme coordination to get rid of hordes of standing-by peons shrouded with hoodies and scarfs which, apparently, are made of some mystical material that absorb damage as if you were shooting with a NERF gun. This because the developers felt to blend in MMO or even MMO-RPG elements. But is The division a MMO-RPG? With a poor character customization , both aesthetically (a pool of 8 faces to choose from) and technically (few skills to choose from and no talent system so far), and non existing decisions to be taken , all set in a completely ignorable story in a nearby future, with no particular enemy , or no point in doing what you are doing if not for the sake of doing something, i would say "No". I'd also like to add that there is no way of crouching if not behind cover, no way to crawl, no stealth, no melee attacks,the little interaction with the surrounding (the above stated "crouching behind cover" and thats it) feels clumsy.

    Is this game worth 60€? I feel the answer is negative. The actual state of the game doesn't have the variety that would hook you for more than 20 hours. The developers showed a promising planning for the year to come so maybe the game will gain interesting aspects during the course of 2016. If you are really into this genre of game, although i can't really imagine what genre of game this is, i would suggest to wait for Steam sale or some G2A deal.

    I give this game a 6/10 while hoping that future releases will add contents and variety to what seems a dull game.
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  59. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Boring game with nothing to do. Like usual with Ubisoft, the launch is terrible and comparing to the E3 2013 trailer, the game is different and not in the good way. It has been visually downgraded, elements of gameplay have been cut etc etc...
    A big disappointment and a waste of money.
    Ubisoft will never change !
  60. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game is absolutely awful, I genuinely think the game play is fun and quite good but good god the game itself is awful. The story is non existent, the voice acting is laughable, the map is **** tiny considering ALL of New York was promised and so was Brooklyn. The map is tiny AND empty, it just doesn't feel like the city is in ruins, there's no rubbish, nothings destroying, theThis game is absolutely awful, I genuinely think the game play is fun and quite good but good god the game itself is awful. The story is non existent, the voice acting is laughable, the map is **** tiny considering ALL of New York was promised and so was Brooklyn. The map is tiny AND empty, it just doesn't feel like the city is in ruins, there's no rubbish, nothings destroying, the buildings are perfect lmfao. And the graphics holy **** how are people saying that the graphics a good, I have a 970 and I can play it maxed out with a pretty smooth frame rate but it's still one of the ugliest games i've ever played, it's just a bad game built for casual/stupid gamers, Ubisoft has won once again as so many people have bought it, just like Watch Dogs, well done gamers everywhere. Expand
  61. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game unexpectedly is a diablo clone at its root. And that is not a bad thing at all.
    The third person shooting mechanics and the cover system is solid. The world is somewhat small and 1/5 of what the map indicates but is well done if somewhat monotonous.
    The real problem of the game lies with the loot variety and enemy variety there are very very few weapons and only 5 enemy
    This game unexpectedly is a diablo clone at its root. And that is not a bad thing at all.
    The third person shooting mechanics and the cover system is solid. The world is somewhat small and 1/5 of what the map indicates but is well done if somewhat monotonous.

    The real problem of the game lies with the loot variety and enemy variety there are very very few weapons and only 5 enemy variations you will be fighting for 100s of hours with only one of them with unique mechanics and the others just skin changes.

    Another huge problem the game has is the story it's nearly non existing and told through videos and text you have to gather on the map. You will be wishing the story was as good as Diablo 3 and that is saying a lot (Diablo 3 story sucked).

    PC Port : The optimization is horrible there are a couple game breaking bugs and random disconnections as we all expect from a ubisoft title.

    Conclusion: The game is solid at its foundation but lacks content (in enemies and loot) ,those that played the second beta those are all the enemies and all the weapon variations you will find in the game even in lvl 30.
    I don't recommend the game to anyone at least untill huge content patches optimizations and fixes come out.

    P.S : I am about 10 hours into the game and I will play no more as I am bored already killing the same enemies and getting the same weapons.
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  62. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Utter garbage. Stay clear.

    Same enemies, same boring gameplay, enemies are bullet sponges and headshots does not seem to count more than shots to the body.
  63. Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game is just a cheap cash in that does nothing original. It's just a shallow third person cover shooter with other players and loot (whoop de do). The graphics are good but they pulled a Watch Dogs again, meaning they lied to their consumers. There are microtransactions and plenty of connection problems. Just a overall shallow and cheaply made game for the casual gamers everywhere.
  64. Mar 8, 2016
    0
    Game is so boring. Same missions, same enemy models, your main target it's farming equipment in pvp zone, forget about storyline.
    Graphics sadly are not on par as to what has been presented in E3 and disappointingly I see that many of my enemies are bullet sponge. Anything dynamic such as weather, volumetric lighting, environmental damage is not present in the final game.
    Encountered a
    Game is so boring. Same missions, same enemy models, your main target it's farming equipment in pvp zone, forget about storyline.
    Graphics sadly are not on par as to what has been presented in E3 and disappointingly I see that many of my enemies are bullet sponge. Anything dynamic such as weather, volumetric lighting, environmental damage is not present in the final game.
    Encountered a few graphical issues (bodies floating after death, screen flashing and models for different environments fading in over each other.
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  65. Mar 8, 2016
    0
    This game has a solid foundation, however, it has absolutely nothing else! It is a shoot and loot with no loot variety, no enemy variety, and nothing of interest in general. This game might be a interesting purchase when they come out with their version of the taken king. However, I cannot recommend this game current as it is a rip off and is just hiding all its content behind a giantThis game has a solid foundation, however, it has absolutely nothing else! It is a shoot and loot with no loot variety, no enemy variety, and nothing of interest in general. This game might be a interesting purchase when they come out with their version of the taken king. However, I cannot recommend this game current as it is a rip off and is just hiding all its content behind a giant pay wall of DLC. Expand
  66. Mar 8, 2016
    8
    Marred by repetition and some bad voice acting that shouldn't have made the cut in a AAA product, but if you don't mind the combat being as much RPG as shooter (a headshot is not a lethal takedown, not even close), The Division has a lot to offer. The game is a well optimized technical marvel with beautiful environmental design and an engaging grind, albeit one that would likely be lessMarred by repetition and some bad voice acting that shouldn't have made the cut in a AAA product, but if you don't mind the combat being as much RPG as shooter (a headshot is not a lethal takedown, not even close), The Division has a lot to offer. The game is a well optimized technical marvel with beautiful environmental design and an engaging grind, albeit one that would likely be less satisfying without the stellar open world to back it up. It's not perfect, but The Division is well worth playing. Expand
  67. Mar 8, 2016
    8
    I gave this 9 because its a good pc port actually, I like the rpg style of this game, the graphics looks like nice to me, all the settings like hbao+, ambient occulsion works fine in my case, ok story, nice multiplayer
  68. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    One of the biggest new Ip in years,and it is an awesome game.
    And don't get me wrong,I don't mind the graphics downgrade or some looting and RPG elements.
    The problem with this game is too repetitive.Some of the side missions feels copy paste.But it improved from the beta,now the open world has more activity for you to complete.AI also gets better,different types of enemy makes the
    One of the biggest new Ip in years,and it is an awesome game.
    And don't get me wrong,I don't mind the graphics downgrade or some looting and RPG elements.
    The problem with this game is too repetitive.Some of the side missions feels copy paste.But it improved from the beta,now the open world has more activity for you to complete.AI also gets better,different types of enemy makes the combat more exciting and more challenging.The story campaign is awesome,it is the best part of this game,finally not another "destiny" type story.Also there is a big problem in PVP zone,dark zone feels too peaceful,almost not like a pvp zone,because of the "gone rouge"system,nobody dare to shoot other players.Some people will get tired with the endless grinding and extracting very soon.The graphics are good enough for this generation,pretty effects and represent a post-Apocalypse New York.As a Tom Clancy title,all weapon should have aim down sight,but in this game only 2 or 3 scope has it,which really let me down,also the scope is only a Gui texture.The skill/perks system and the equipment feels great and deep enough,love all the different mods I can use on my skills.Overall the division is a game that brings a lot of content,you can saw that the development team do put a lot of effort in the game,but it still failed to be a truly masterpiece.
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  69. Mar 8, 2016
    4
    This is a fine game extremely overpriced. I see a lot of people happy because Ubisoft managed to make a descent average game, really sad, it's ok to thumbs up and improvement but don't left behind all the lacks.
  70. Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Very over hyped game. First game to see that headshots are not counted higher damage. Game play is boring and lacks uniqueness. Pass. There are many better games available.
  71. Mar 8, 2016
    6
    Since the game launched yesterday, then i can say this game gets a 0 out of 10, because I could not log into Uplay, even thou my account info was correct. Since i can experiece 0% of the game, then it gets a big 0 from me.

    This is a temporary review, and will be updated when ill be able to actually log in and play it :D
  72. Mar 8, 2016
    2
    Pros:
    Cool world - the actual world, with futuristic tech, is pretty cool for an idea, even if not exactly new
    dark zone - the dark zone reminds me of a more polished version of dayz, to bad it's basically the only good part of the game Cons: Performance issues - I have a 770, and I will be running at 60 fps with completly random drops down to lower boring game-play - below average
    Pros:
    Cool world - the actual world, with futuristic tech, is pretty cool for an idea, even if not exactly new
    dark zone - the dark zone reminds me of a more polished version of dayz, to bad it's basically the only good part of the game

    Cons:
    Performance issues - I have a 770, and I will be running at 60 fps with completly random drops down to lower
    boring game-play - below average cover shooting, with the cover often glitching out / random invisible walls that can be fixed by reploading
    repetitive - every mission is the same: kill waves of enemies, repeat
    bullet spongy enemies - almost every enemy requires a full clip, boss's require severals
    generic story - main story is literally "virus was released on black friday and is killing people! go kill thousands to find a cure!"
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  73. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    It's an online shooter. Not a RPG by any means. Nothing new here. But the graphics are very good. The mobs are spongy, but still a fun game. Also props to the dev's for taking the time to make a decent PC UI. Thanks for that.

    But for the single player there's little to do. This game is really about PVP. So if you are looking for SP I'd wait a few months, hoping future DLC's will address
    It's an online shooter. Not a RPG by any means. Nothing new here. But the graphics are very good. The mobs are spongy, but still a fun game. Also props to the dev's for taking the time to make a decent PC UI. Thanks for that.

    But for the single player there's little to do. This game is really about PVP. So if you are looking for SP I'd wait a few months, hoping future DLC's will address this.

    One thing I must **** about is the lack of character customization. You get 8 face choices, with some minor adjustments. And that's about it. So you will be shooting your clone when you PVP. This was a big disappointment for me.

    But all in all, a decent game. For what it is.
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  74. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    Now i have "only" 15 hours in this game. And it is fun for me. This game has the most dead city with amazing details, that i saw in games. It isnt like E3 trailer and it is shame, but still is very nice game. And others things?

    + Graphic + Co-op fighting + City + Dark Zone (PvP) + Crafting + Story. It is reallysimple story, but with good actor´s voices and it is "B" rating film
    Now i have "only" 15 hours in this game. And it is fun for me. This game has the most dead city with amazing details, that i saw in games. It isnt like E3 trailer and it is shame, but still is very nice game. And others things?

    + Graphic
    + Co-op fighting
    + City
    + Dark Zone (PvP)
    + Crafting
    + Story. It is reallysimple story, but with good actor´s voices and it is "B" rating film like Contagion (2011).
    + Optimalization (i5 3450, 16 GB RAM and R9 380X OC with avarage 50 fps without Nvidia shaders but with ultra settings)
    - repetitive
    - sometimes really stupid AI
    - indestructible cars and immortal civilians
    - If you played beta and you dont like it, you dont like it now too. It isn t game for everyone, but I still enjoy the game with friends. It is better then last Tom Clancy´s games but something is missing.
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  75. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    READ THIS BEFORE MY REVIEW:
    Since the game is from Ubisoft, we can never trust the trailers or gameplay at E3 as they are always misleading. Ubisoft is a very unpredictable developer that sometimes releases great games like Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag but also releases some disappointing games as well like Assassin's Creed: Unity and Watch Dogs. Ubisoft is just WAY to
    READ THIS BEFORE MY REVIEW:
    Since the game is from Ubisoft, we can never trust the trailers or gameplay at E3 as they are always misleading. Ubisoft is a very unpredictable developer that sometimes releases great games like Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag but also releases some disappointing games as well like Assassin's Creed: Unity and Watch Dogs. Ubisoft is just WAY to unpredictable.

    The Division was a games that promised more than it could actually provide. There was a huge hype train for this game and many people considered it as a "modern" version of Destiny. The gameplay is is very fun for the first couple hours until it becomes very repetitive and the graphics are average and definitely way worse than the graphics we saw in all of the trailers at E3 before the game was released. The combat feels like a generic cover-based 3rd person shooter. The voice acting is not that good and sounds very dull. Even at 30fps, the game still has many frame rate drops on consoles and the open world does not feel that "natural" and feels more artificial and fake. It is pretty empty. The character customization is average but not the best. But players can still look unique among others. The game had a great idea but was put in the hands of the wrong developer which is what my opinion is. So much content is being locked out and put in 3 expansions! However, I have hope that with further updates, this game still has potential to be a great game. But for now, this game needs plenty of improvement. Thank you for reading this review! :)
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  76. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    PC version
    Solo play only
    Uplay version (non-steam) Runs great- 60fps Good looking game on PC. Good story. Farm like missions to get upgrades is might get repetitive if done wrong. With the cover system they have in place you would think you would have a better way to climb around things. They should take the Dying Light Engine and put that into this game. I often find myself
    PC version
    Solo play only
    Uplay version (non-steam)
    Runs great- 60fps
    Good looking game on PC. Good story. Farm like missions to get upgrades is might get repetitive if done wrong.

    With the cover system they have in place you would think you would have a better way to climb around things. They should take the Dying Light Engine and put that into this game. I often find myself accidentally not in cover and getting killed because I moved the wrong way which gets annoying.

    Most "main" missions seem exciting so far. You can choose to play any "main" mission at higher difficulty for better rewards but I couldn't do it while playing solo and with the lvl of weapons I had.

    No bonus gear because vendor is broke or something, support says they are working on it. Not surprised with game with this scope but disappointed. By the time we get the gear it might be below our level except for the appearance gear.

    World of Warcraft, Diablo3 and SW TOR had worse issues at their initial launch. I am surprised that the servers have been so stable. (so far)

    Seems lots of different things to collect if your into that. (I'm not)

    Overall Game is fun to play and can't wait to play some after work. Hoping the content keeps up.

    (no issue with people blocking doors) lol
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  77. Mar 8, 2016
    9
    good game, not really buggy as people , half way through , stable game. Server crashes did happen, and it can be expected any MMORPG on day 1.

    Certainly not the best, but a good game IMHO
  78. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    Start confusing and unclear comedy game graphics game than the trailer very little interesting sound very good hold repeat steps enemy die hard ......
  79. Mar 8, 2016
    2
    After playing for five hours it was hard to go on, but I stuck with it because some of the best games I have ever played get better as you progress. I have played for 20 hours and can't go on playing any longer

    Pros: Great Idea for a game Those with fears of germs or outbreaks will have there skin crawling Okay character customization, not the best but you will look unique for the
    After playing for five hours it was hard to go on, but I stuck with it because some of the best games I have ever played get better as you progress. I have played for 20 hours and can't go on playing any longer

    Pros:
    Great Idea for a game
    Those with fears of germs or outbreaks will have there skin crawling
    Okay character customization, not the best but you will look unique for the most part after a few hours.

    Cons:
    Frame Rate Drops
    Controls are **** stupid
    game-play gets old fast
    the open world is very empty, as you run from one mission to the next with little to nothing in between.

    The game is a little atmospheric, and thats all the game has going for it, but its not even at atmospheric as like dark souls or tomb raider

    The idea for the game is not new but its cool coming in the form of a big AAA game. However, the idea and ground works for a game only takes you so far. honestly I like to judge games on the game feel, progression, and story. Well the story dose not leave you wondering at all, the second you boot up the game you know what caused the virus. The mystery behind the virus is known that, oh some organization did it by placing the virus on some twenty dollar bills; so I just didn't give a **** anymore. The gameplay is that of gears of war aside from some gadgets mixed in that don't amount to much.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    90
    It took The Division a lot of time to reach our computers and consoles, but it was worth waiting for. We have already spent about 200 hours with it collectively and we’re not planning on abandoning it, because it is, simply put, outstanding and shows amazing potential for the future. [05/2016, p.30]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 18, 2016
    100
    So what is Tom Clancy's The Division? Addictive action RPG in a beautiful coat that grabs you and doesn´t let go. [Issue#263]
  3. Games Master UK
    May 18, 2016
    87
    An immensely thrilling action-MMO hybrid, but good for 30 hours rather than the hoped-for 300. [May 2016, p.70]