Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. Rifter
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    This game really deserves two scores. Co-Op with friends, and Solo. Co-Op is what I am scoring. With a group of friends, this game is great. They watch your back, revive you, and in general, make encounters go smoother. As you progress into the Dark Zones, they do the same, and you get strength in numbers.

    Single player, the game is stark, and lonely. They nail that ambiance, but    This game really deserves two scores. Co-Op with friends, and Solo. Co-Op is what I am scoring. With a group of friends, this game is great. They watch your back, revive you, and in general, make encounters go smoother. As you progress into the Dark Zones, they do the same, and you get strength in numbers.

    Single player, the game is stark, and lonely. They nail that ambiance, but it is not, in my mind, quite as fun. Don't get me wrong, still a very fun game, but it really does shine with 4 people to play with. Even with two it plays well.

    All in all, this is a very solid game, and quite a bit of fun. Something I look forward to playing each day.    … Expand
  2. solid-eye
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    If you liked Destiny at launch, there's a strong chance you'll like this. Maybe even more...
    This game has stronger RPG mechanics than Destiny yet the environment is extremely bland and unappealing to me. I strongly recommend to play this game with your friends. With more content and dark zone refinements this game will easily get an 8 or above from me.
  3. ElephantJuice
    Mar 9, 2016
    7
    Don't buy this game yet, wait a year. Ubisoft have laid down a solid foundation for this game, but that's all it is.

    It looks beautiful, but it can often be repetitive and lack variety. The controls can sometimes feel clunky, but nothing that ruins the experience. It seems to be suffering from the teams own ambition, like Watch Dogs they made a lot of promises that they weren't able to    Don't buy this game yet, wait a year. Ubisoft have laid down a solid foundation for this game, but that's all it is.

    It looks beautiful, but it can often be repetitive and lack variety. The controls can sometimes feel clunky, but nothing that ruins the experience. It seems to be suffering from the teams own ambition, like Watch Dogs they made a lot of promises that they weren't able to fulfill. The world is vast but the content is limited.

    The Dark Zone (The games multiplayer area) can be fun, especially with friends, but I worry about the longevity. Whilst the campaign can be enough to draw someone in, the multiplayer is what will keep people loyal and still playing your MMO. Is the Dark Zone enough? Potentially, but it needs work.

    I wanted to avoid comparisons with Destiny, as they are two very different experiences. However, it shares similar upsetting disappointments, upon release, and doesn't meet expectations. Destiny, fortunately, had Bungie and Activisions experience of being able to build an amazing FPS, which kept people coming back.

    I really hope Ubisoft can work hard and make this game a success.    … Expand
  4. WildFire15
    Mar 8, 2016
    6
    The Division is a long way off a great game with so many strange design choices and faults, but it's still fun to aimlessly run around ruined New York with friends completing missions, even if the overarching purpose of the whole thing is somewhat nebulous.
  5. jomigc
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    They activated me, a Division agent, in the world's darkest hour. The time had come. I left my wife and child behind, and headed for the nightmare that New York City had become. I didn't know if I'd ever see them again. I had my orders.

    My mission? Simple.

    Try on every beanie hat and scarf in the city.
  6. Fabius616
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Is this game worth $60.00? yes after playing for roughly 30 hours I already feel like I have gotten my moneys worth out of this game, still not sure what end game has to offer but I easily see this game being a 100+ hour game. Will update in another 20 hours of gameplay.

    Pros - *Graphics *Tons of Missions *Worth $60.00 *Co-Op *Loot *Customization *Crafting Cons -    Is this game worth $60.00? yes after playing for roughly 30 hours I already feel like I have gotten my moneys worth out of this game, still not sure what end game has to offer but I easily see this game being a 100+ hour game. Will update in another 20 hours of gameplay.

    Pros -

    *Graphics

    *Tons of Missions

    *Worth $60.00

    *Co-Op

    *Loot

    *Customization

    *Crafting

    Cons -

    *Missions are repetitive

    *Very Little Variety of Enemies So Far

    *Servers sometime kick you for no reason and you have to restart an entire mission

    *Not much to character creation - about 7 premade faces that you can deck out with tattoos, different hairstyles and color and accessory's, some customization but they could have easily improved it.    … Expand
  7. noirx04
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    I honestly don't understand people giving this game 10/10.

    So far my experience: First communal area I have to reboot my game because the objective is to register on a laptop. Only problem 30 other gamers between me and the laptop and although i keep getting partial access not enough to progress the story. Not a great start. The games cover system feels clunky and unsmoothed in    I honestly don't understand people giving this game 10/10.

    So far my experience:

    First communal area I have to reboot my game because the objective is to register on a laptop. Only problem 30 other gamers between me and the laptop and although i keep getting partial access not enough to progress the story. Not a great start.

    The games cover system feels clunky and unsmoothed in fact a number of elements feel clunky. The menus can be incredibly difficult to read and this is on a 40 inch tv so must be terrible on standard tvs.

    Enemies tend to be complete bullet sponges and the environments are unengaging and just dull.

    All that being said it can be fun to play with a couple of friends but it won't keep you entertained in the long term.

    In a world where flamethrowers are available on every corner for ever npc but not for you. People can take repeated headshots and the solution to all of lifes problems is shoot some more people the division just doesnt live up to the hype. Certainly not worth full asking price.    … Expand
  8. DawnofAaron
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    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! :)    … Expand
  9. Memphis1988
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Unlike those just marking a negative review and leaving no details as to why they have done so I will list you readers why I have marked this game a 9.

    I fell for the destiny hype, it wasn't even that the story lacked but the replayability to earn new gear to bring into multiplayer bored me. Thankfully, ubisoft have in no way hyped this game to the same level as Bungie did for    Unlike those just marking a negative review and leaving no details as to why they have done so I will list you readers why I have marked this game a 9.

    I fell for the destiny hype, it wasn't even that the story lacked but the replayability to earn new gear to bring into multiplayer bored me.

    Thankfully, ubisoft have in no way hyped this game to the same level as Bungie did for Destiny. I have played several hours of this game so far and I can honestly say its worth its money.

    The graphics are great, unlike the linear levels of destiny I am in New York with many a pathway to my objective. I can run into random events or decide to follow a side mission instead of the one I originally chose. I can find a random apartment block that has intel inside of back history and new gear hidden in its rooms. The skyline looks beautiful and I really do feel like I am in the game at times.

    Weapons/Customisation - Brilliant. Such a variety that I can loot or buy and customise. I grew bored of Star Wars Battlefront for its lack of cusomisation. One thing that keeps me playing a multiplayer is changing aspects of my weapon to take a different approach. All of these cusomisations as expected effect the gun you are choosing and also change its look. A big thing to touch on is obviously the perks/attributes/talents. I have only started exploring this area but again the variety of choice I have read into is great. Want to heal your team singplayer or multiplayer then explore the medic side....want to be badass and take a shield with a pistal to flank the enemy then go right ahead. These are just the firs two perks for me - many more exist and can be altered to again change your approach. Not only this but the constant look of gear to change what my character wears is an added bonus.

    Story wise I haven't came across anything worthy of an award but that does not mean its sh*t either. I helped rescue a friends lost sister and defeated a group of maniacs trying to storm the bridge. What I did find cool was that after completing one of these missions I was shown a feed from a police car camera that showed them being murdered by a massive group of bad F%@Ks and it was marked on my map to investigate.

    I havent even touched into the darkzone yet but I did play the BETA and it convinced me to buy this game. I grouped up with two random guys for over an hour and tried taking on other groups in the streets of new york. Not only this but I knew at any point I could turn on one of them to steal their loot or just pick on a random guy who had spawned into the city. For me on a console I have never played a multiplayer that offers that choice. For example I did go rogue and stole a guys hard earned goods however how do we know he hadnt turned rogue to earn them himself? Also the tension as I waited for the helicopter to escort my goods out was brilliant. I kept thinking who else is going to try and take what I stole from him or is he going to come back to get me. As well as this I remember going rogue to a high level and having all players in that area designated to hunt me down and it truely did result in a great experience. The variety and replayability factors are all there so get the game.    … Expand
  10. armindoff
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    So far, the game shows a lot of content. Microtransactions are only for outfit that does not change your character status. Some minor bugs as expected, but the game runs ok on PS4. A bit of improvement on the graphics since the beta, not too much. Raiding with other players was cool and the Dark Zone is always fun.
  11. LittleHastur
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Despite some Unrealistic and completely pointless reviews ( Metacritic is always full of smart people giving 0 for no reasons and in my opinion they should be banned forever) the game is great: Beautiful New York reconstruction, fantastic level design and nice combat style/ cover and shooting mechanics. The bad are the poor character customization possibilities and the damn "spongy effect"Despite some Unrealistic and completely pointless reviews ( Metacritic is always full of smart people giving 0 for no reasons and in my opinion they should be banned forever) the game is great: Beautiful New York reconstruction, fantastic level design and nice combat style/ cover and shooting mechanics. The bad are the poor character customization possibilities and the damn "spongy effect" (you literally have to vomit bullets on some enemies to kill them). Besides that the Divison in my opinion is a great game, similar to the less famous "Spec. Ops: The Line" but also much, much better!… Expand
  12. Sunkael
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    First ubisoft game that live up to the hype in nowdays.I really loked forward for this game and i dont dissapointed with it finaly a good shooter with a good pvp not as boring as others.
  13. JustinElliot
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    I can't believe it has been 3 years already. This game is a blast! I can't believe all the different styles of games they fit into one. The guns are awesome, the graphics are awesome, the coop is amazing! Just a great game. Well done Massive!
  14. Archeliux
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    Ubisoft was my fav developer and publisher. I liked Far Cry 3 a lot. Hated AC Unity of many reasons. But it's getting worse, my opinion. I've, we've waited for 3 years long? Let's keep it simple.
    First of all: I like the setting of The Division. Originality? Nah. There are some Destiny elements in it. Some Watch Dogs things. Overall: I don't see myself and my group playing The Division in    Ubisoft was my fav developer and publisher. I liked Far Cry 3 a lot. Hated AC Unity of many reasons. But it's getting worse, my opinion. I've, we've waited for 3 years long? Let's keep it simple.
    First of all: I like the setting of The Division. Originality? Nah. There are some Destiny elements in it. Some Watch Dogs things. Overall: I don't see myself and my group playing The Division in about a year. Normally I don't write a review about a game. But we need to stop hyping up a game. Wait and have patience. And that last one will save your wallet. Thank you    … Expand
  15. SecherNbiw
    Mar 8, 2016
    4
    The very definition of mediocrity. Bland mechanics, shooting feels uninspired, missions are mind-numbingly repetitive. An unsuccessful mishmash of tactical shooting, RPG, and MMO; Ubi should have picked one and stuck with it. Wait for this game to drop in price, or borrow from a friend.
  16. TommyGKSW
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Well, Ubisoft have done it!! Very impressive, immersive gameplay, with good PvP integration. No issues with servers or lag and all the bugs discovered in Beta have been rectified. I am in love with this game already! The longevity of the game looks good, bolstered by the fact that 3 new missions/DLC maps will be released. All in all, I believe this truly is the Destiny killer!!
  17. Abeofgradas77
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    Why do people keep calling it "grafics" its graphics you idiots... You all are gamers. you should be ashamed of yourselves. Seriously, how do you screw that up?!
  18. boynamedluke
    Mar 8, 2016
    1
    Shallow is the perfect description. It has no substance, no quality, just a shallow safe-play cash grab. Nothing new to see from any genre - as a shooter, rpg shooter, mmo-esque destiny type, or even video games in general. Quests, characters, story, npc's, ability tree, upgrades, gameplay styles - the total package here people, all are a resounding... eh. Forgettable and highly deletable.Shallow is the perfect description. It has no substance, no quality, just a shallow safe-play cash grab. Nothing new to see from any genre - as a shooter, rpg shooter, mmo-esque destiny type, or even video games in general. Quests, characters, story, npc's, ability tree, upgrades, gameplay styles - the total package here people, all are a resounding... eh. Forgettable and highly deletable. More Ubisoft trash. Stop supporting developers with no talent!!!… Expand
  19. fallouts
    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.
  20. al1en
    Mar 8, 2016
    0
    Updated to Version 1.01, still got this Gamebreaker Bug (cant activate agent) before the first mission even. I paid 60 Euros for this piece of Shyte that refuses to let me play....WTF UBISOFT ???????????????

    gonna sell the game to a colleague at work whom i dont like haha
  21. MisterMansfield
    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
  22. EEKtheratbat
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    The gameworld looks really good and was very promising until you realize that you're in a standard generic game created by Ubisoft. Stop using the copy/past button on all of your games and start making good games like Rainbow Six Siege etc. Yes it probably isn't the mayor blockbuster but the playerpopulation still went up eventually. Employ some descent creative people and fire some ofThe gameworld looks really good and was very promising until you realize that you're in a standard generic game created by Ubisoft. Stop using the copy/past button on all of your games and start making good games like Rainbow Six Siege etc. Yes it probably isn't the mayor blockbuster but the playerpopulation still went up eventually. Employ some descent creative people and fire some of the businessside because this is what happens when that side takes over a company.

    Farcry 1+2+3 great, after that generic and boring, same goes for watchdogs, Assassins creed ( 1+Ezio collection + Pirates great, the rest just bring ) etc. etc.    … Expand
  23. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    After years of waiting for this one we finally get to play it and unfortunately it disappoints. The story is almost non existent and the gunplay good is just really boring eventually. I feel like people who liked Destiny would like this.
  24. kugelblitz527
    Aug 30, 2016
    5
    I bought this game for roughly $45 about a month after it came out. I haven't played in a few months, so this is my review of when I last played the game in February/March.

    The overall feeling of the game is that it's a strong foundation for something really solid, but knowing Ubisoft, that won't happen. I'd compare this to Destiny at launch and even the months after. The visuals are    I bought this game for roughly $45 about a month after it came out. I haven't played in a few months, so this is my review of when I last played the game in February/March.

    The overall feeling of the game is that it's a strong foundation for something really solid, but knowing Ubisoft, that won't happen. I'd compare this to Destiny at launch and even the months after. The visuals are seriously solid for the current gen. The game looks great. The shooting and cover mechanics are simple, but smooth and appropriate for this game.

    However, there's not really anything to do. Sure, there are tons of side missions, but they're all just the same 3-4 grind missions you find in a typical RPG. None really have any soul to them that make the city feel like a living, breathing environment. The main missions and characters are pretty underwhelming. Nothing stands out about them. If you're looking for any explanation of what's going on in the plot, don't look for it. You'll be disappointed.

    The DZ is also broken, with higher level players stomping all over lower level players with near infinite health bars and impossibly overpowered weapons. Also, this is some of the worst character customization I've ever seen in a game that calls itself an RPG. It's not a huge deal, but the clothing options mostly feel the same.

    Overall, I don't think this game deserves the hate or praise it gets. It's a very average game overall with a lot of disappointment and broken promises, but still some fun to be had.    … Expand
  25. raccoondaddy
    May 20, 2017
    7
    Throughout my playthrough of the game, I've been hearing a LOT of references to the game, Destiny. Honestly, I've never played it so, I'm judging this on what I've experienced.

    Right away, the game visually grabbed me, with its very terrifying and realistic scenario of a biological catastrophe in New York City. This, to me looked as though there was a gripping narrative to be had    Throughout my playthrough of the game, I've been hearing a LOT of references to the game, Destiny. Honestly, I've never played it so, I'm judging this on what I've experienced.

    Right away, the game visually grabbed me, with its very terrifying and realistic scenario of a biological catastrophe in New York City. This, to me looked as though there was a gripping narrative to be had here. In some ways, there IS and then THERE ISN'T.

    What I was hoping for was that main campaign story, of struggle, survival and restoration of order, it wasn't even present. Instead, it's detached into collectibles that serve as tiny morsels and less of a main course potential for a great story. Sure, most of us have been through the dystopian song and dance far too much.

    But let's face it, these types of stories are their own sub-genre in fiction. (So you get what you ask for.) Honestly, I felt like I was headed to party hoping for a good spread of food, only to have a few horderves and no drink selection. Despite this, the story does convey the drama well using various methods of presentation, such as security cam footage and audio files that paint a clearer picture of what happens in the Big Apple, before and after the virus hits the streets.

    Looking deeper at what actually happens during the game as a result of how the city crumbles piece by piece from political structure to society at its heart, is a fascinating topic. Unfortunately, that required me to be dedicating hours upon hours tracking 500+ collectibles needed to give me the full picture. (Which I did not do, stopping at around 50% with that )

    Gameplay wise, it plays pretty smoothly and there are plenty of cool weapons, some gadgets and a variety of explosives to use on the gangs and rioters you encounter. It almost felt like it was developed very similar to the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer section. Damage is calculated through stats and that focus on 3 areas in order to make each player semi unique. It took a little bit to fully understand it, but once I did, there wasn't any problem getting used to managing my gear. Sure, a system has a ton of factors that make it look like a mess.
    What bothered me the most, was that there wasn't any manner as it which my player was affected by the virus. ESPECIALLY when entering contaminated areas! I know this is a game, tailored to a wide specturm of gamers. But COME ON, I doubt a mask and a well suited up soldier is going to protect you from infection. At least it woud've been nice to have it as a gameplay mechanic, as there wasn't any real challenge when entering those hot spots.
    Visually and musically, the game has its moments with that give a similar feel to John Carpenter's "Escape from New York". Overall the portrayal of the chaos and destruction was the high point of the game! Bodies and trash bags are strewn throughout the city more plentiful than the rats, which is explained due to the NYC sanitation leaving their actual "duties" to do other things and the CDC/Government being too overwhelmed with the body count.

    In the end, Division burns you out, as it's gameplay and loot system was VERY addictive, until it just got to be enough and decided to say, "screw it" and finish the campaign.

    DLC wise, the Division has a bit more to offer for the dedicated players. First, Underground adds to the single player and co-op, which seems enticing but will wait for a later date, when I feel like going back to it. But I'm sure it worth a look at if you're interested in more campaign content. Second is

    Survival, which I honestly couldn't even get an active game going through matchmaking, which really required me to get a group together and do it. That never happened for me, but maybe I'll get an update at a later time.

    Last is, Last Stand, which is the PROPER multiplayer experience for the Division, outside of "The Dark Zone" Which is essentially "Capture the Base", with Division's on twist on the game type. Personally, I probably regretted getting the Season Pass, despite it being on sale for $15, which is sad, really.

    Personally, the experience was enjoyable and kept me into the game. It presented itself pretty well as a dystopian fiction, overall. But truly lacked that narrative power and kept the gameplay in a safe, AAA title sort of way; vice doing some things that woud've made this a phenominal experience had they taken the chances.    … Expand
  26. Lordjosh286
    Mar 9, 2017
    5
    This game had so much promise but the early launch bumps eventually did it in for me. I played from Day 1 until the Underground DLC launch and by then the fatigue was there. No longer was this game fun but a grind. The games map can only be explored so many times before you eventually go back to the daily Dark Zone/Raid grind. The worse part is at times it feels like you can get the sameThis game had so much promise but the early launch bumps eventually did it in for me. I played from Day 1 until the Underground DLC launch and by then the fatigue was there. No longer was this game fun but a grind. The games map can only be explored so many times before you eventually go back to the daily Dark Zone/Raid grind. The worse part is at times it feels like you can get the same piece of equipment over and over again while in the beginning this was much better since breaking it down rewarded you for your constant grind but eventual nerfs ended up killing the little fun there was left in grinding to get what you want. I am going to come back later when the final DLC is released and I can see if I will enjoy this experience as I did my first time around or if it is Curtains for me when it comes to The Division. Buy when its on sale for $20… Expand
  27. MannWithNoEyes
    Oct 9, 2017
    5
    The most engaging and engrossing parts of the Division come from the trailer, and that, as well as the repetitive missions make this game the perfect example of Ubisoft games in the last few years. With a few notable exceptions, every mission plays out exactly the same as the previous one, due to of the reuse of bosses and lack of distinct locations, which is one of my main issues withThe most engaging and engrossing parts of the Division come from the trailer, and that, as well as the repetitive missions make this game the perfect example of Ubisoft games in the last few years. With a few notable exceptions, every mission plays out exactly the same as the previous one, due to of the reuse of bosses and lack of distinct locations, which is one of my main issues with this game. The Division doesn't do anything that feels new or unique or interesting. The best open-world games will put some sort of interesting twist on the usual formula, like in Horizon: Zero Dawn there was an excellent combat system for the dinosaurs. In Breath of the Wild there were a lot of creative interlocking mechanics that resulted in tons of moments that were very organic, not to mention being able to run straight to the end of the story mode added a sense of realism to an otherwise very whimsical world. The Witcher 3 added branching story mechanics that aren't often seen in open-world games, and as a result, the story itself felt very vast. The Division really doesn't try to do anything extremely ambitious, and as a result the game ends up suffering because it sometimes feels like it could be any other Ubisoft sandbox game. It plays out every trope that's been used in every other game and does those all acceptably well, but then forgets to add anything new. It has the base of a good game but fails to do anything more than the very basics, yet the base is still there, and despite its numerous shortcomings, the game at points does improve upon the usual formula. The overworld is extremely detailed and even if the rewards are very surface-level, it does feel much more exciting to explore than other games. Even some very old mechanics are improved here, for example the gun mechanics are simple, but add an element of strategy through the turrets the player can set up, and this really brings life to the more played out aspects of the game. Also, I've never played it, I've heard that playing with friends is good. This game is extremely recycled, but due to the small improvements it makes, I didn't end up thinking the game was a complete waste of time, more just a slight improvement on a genre that's been beaten to death by greedy corporations, so I'm going to give the Division a 5 out of 10.… Expand
  28. gqmasters3
    May 11, 2019
    10
    This game isn't perfect, but no game is. The only negative things I can say are things that are eventually negative in every great game ever. The player always will figure out the quickest shortcuts to dominating the computer. I would say the number one drawback is that the majority of weapons and builds in the game are rather useless and at endgame you see people using only a couple ofThis game isn't perfect, but no game is. The only negative things I can say are things that are eventually negative in every great game ever. The player always will figure out the quickest shortcuts to dominating the computer. I would say the number one drawback is that the majority of weapons and builds in the game are rather useless and at endgame you see people using only a couple of different weapons (The House, Lightweight M4/LVOA-C mostly) and builds (Nomad/Pred in PvP, Striker/Lonestar in PvE, Reclaimer's are always prevalent). The thing is, this is every game ever though. There are always a few skills or weapons a cut above the rest and I would say The Division has done as good of a job for permitting as much creativity in builds as is possible. There are endless hybrid builds you can make use of, some of which are very creative and very effective, and there is a lot of grinding to be done.… Expand
  29. AziDahaka
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    I got a real good time with the game, it was fun as hell, but only with the season pass, it you dont have it, it would suck, ubisoft wasted a good idea here
  30. Australian-Dark
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    This game is 100 times better than division 2 the exotics drop chance is way higher in this 1 plus you can have all exotics on at once
  31. Xvatch
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Played after the big 2018 update, amazing. One of the best MMO RPG looter shooters I've ever played. Loads of depth and number crunching, great missions and incursions/end game goals. It's just such a shame that it is going a bit dead, and the second game was terrible
  32. asccffvfe
    Dec 10, 2020
    0
    Forse non ci siamo capiti. Io voglio giocare con william ma mi tirano un colpo. Per non parlare di maxime sulla caxxo di casa a camperare col suo sniper (si chiama maxime_sniper per un motivo) per non parlare di lorenzo. Se li togliete dal gioco gli do 6. Ciao.
    P.S.
    Fallica è un progamer
  33. claytastic
    Jun 3, 2017
    3
    How does this game have an 80 percent? It sucks. I have no clue why people except this as a passable game. It's loaded with problems that so many people have failed to address or have just flat-out ignored.

    The game was completely unplayable at launch, as I spent 2 hours trying to join get in a server. Even when I finally got in, I had to wait in an in-game line to access a terminal    How does this game have an 80 percent? It sucks. I have no clue why people except this as a passable game. It's loaded with problems that so many people have failed to address or have just flat-out ignored.

    The game was completely unplayable at launch, as I spent 2 hours trying to join get in a server. Even when I finally got in, I had to wait in an in-game line to access a terminal that only one player can use at time. That's right. A f*cking line. In a video game. And it only got worse from there.

    Luckily, the problems at launch were fixed quickly, so I'll give them credit there. However, that didn't fix the other problems. First, the story, which is boring and uninteresting, but honestly, I saw that coming. Second, the monotony. The Division is the most repetitive game I've ever played. Mission after mission, all you're doing is going from point A to point B and killing dudes in hoodies, who are the most bullet-sponge enemies I've ever encountered in a game. The bosses aren't much better, and are pretty much just more powerful dudes in hoodies. To give you an idea of how bland the enemies and bosses are, the final boss is a helicopter.

    Then there's the Dark Zone, the single worst part of the game. The Dark Zone was planned to be a PVP area where players could battle it out for special loot. However, when you kill someone in the Dark Zone, you're marked rogue, and every player on the map can see you, so you become a giant target for people to come and kill. Because of the AI coming to kill you, it actually benefits you more to work together, which means you're doing the exact same thing in the Dark Zone as you were doing in the main game.

    Lastly, there's the endgame, which happens when you get to level 30. What you get is daily missions and some extra loot. I tried one of these missions and realised it was exactly the same as every other mission I had done before, so I dropped out of it quickly.

    Overall, The Division is probably the worst game Ubisoft has ever released, and one of the worst games I've ever played. It's not completely broken, but it's still really bad. I can't recommend it to anyone, unless you like repetitive gameplay.    … Expand
  34. schultzy45
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    First off I'm a big solo player fan.I was worried at first if you could really play this game and max out solo. I was very happy that i was able to.Haven't even been in the dark zone yet. I am sure i will later on, but for now i am just enjoying the PVE aspect of the well crafted game. Speaking of crafting, its here,simple but very well done. Great superb game. Beautiful environment, greatFirst off I'm a big solo player fan.I was worried at first if you could really play this game and max out solo. I was very happy that i was able to.Haven't even been in the dark zone yet. I am sure i will later on, but for now i am just enjoying the PVE aspect of the well crafted game. Speaking of crafting, its here,simple but very well done. Great superb game. Beautiful environment, great guns,loot story isn't naughty dog level, but i wasn't expecting a masterpiece in story, but that said the story was very well done, especially for MMO-Shooter. Way better of a story then destiny. AI is smart for the most part. There isn't ever a perfect AI system. Its very well done. Just the whole atmosphere that ubisoft has created here is just awesome, can not get enough. Haven't been this addicted to a game since destiny first lunched. Great game ubisoft. Does it have a problems a few bugs but all the positives far out way and bugs or glitch's. Must buy. Its like dioblo 3 and spec ops the line had a baby. Can't Wait to play. Great Job. Looking forward to all the DLC. Even if the quality of the DLC is half as fun as the main game it will be amazing.… Expand
  35. nono5551212
    May 27, 2016
    4
    I did not like this at all.

    - Enemy AI are bullet sponges
    - I feel that the city is empty and I'm always walking around
    - Story is pretty light
    - Not many enemy models
    - Aiming and recoil mechanics at times are undesirable
    - Very repetitive.. Just a soulless series of fetch quests.

    Graphics and city detail are nice!

    Not worth $60
  36. deerock8891
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    There's something about the atmosphere. I got into a gun fight during sun down and after it was over I realized it turned to night. Standing there in the middle of downtown, looking up at the buildings and the sky, its snowing and its quiet. It's something the game does right. I love the atmosphere.
  37. Fever12
    Mar 24, 2016
    4
    I waited out a lot to write something about this game and i can say that my enthusiasm hasn't really payed off. I played for 43 hours and 28 minutes and all i can say is that the last 7 have been a really huge bore. The endgame is really lacking and the only reliable way to get gear right now is crafting, which makes replaying missions useless. At the moment i can't say that i am lookingI waited out a lot to write something about this game and i can say that my enthusiasm hasn't really payed off. I played for 43 hours and 28 minutes and all i can say is that the last 7 have been a really huge bore. The endgame is really lacking and the only reliable way to get gear right now is crafting, which makes replaying missions useless. At the moment i can't say that i am looking forward to anything the game has to offer. I will probably be back for incursions, but i will do them once or twice and i will be done. Unless they have some interesting mechanics, which are otherwise lacking in the campaign and dark zone.
    The dark zone is where the division is at its most worst in my opinion. Unless you want to craft things, there is 0 need for you to extract. I heard that the new patch increased the rogue percentage but it's just not enough for me since most of the time the items i get are too boring to extract, and that's what i usually get with 185 scavenging. I had only one yellow drop that wasn't even an upgrade to the vendor stuff. Not even in terms of armor or any other stat that isn't a talent.
    The gameplay is solid but it is severly lacking. There's no variety to anything, since the actives are just that, only actives, and don't require much skill to deploy. The guns are somewhat different and they feel different, which is the only nice thing i can say about the gameplay.
    If you are expecting interesting missions, well, all i can say is that the game is just horde mode. The last boss has some kind of a mechanic (if you pay attention to the dialogues) but can easily be ignored and shot through without any problem.
    What is the most unfortunate thing for me is that i bought the season pass, but i already feel like this is the last game i'm going to play because it is nothing more then a deception and it is so boring it got me bored of gaming in general, and i'm not even salty when i'm saying this.
    Although i cannot say that they failed anything, not even the dark zone is really that bad, it is just boring, which is different from complete failure, this game just doesn't seem to be engaging enough for me to keep playing it. The lack of dropped loot and the lack of boss mechanics really kill it for me.    … Expand
  38. Connorji
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    This is my first ever review, so I wanna make it a good one. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWERS. The Division is NOT a perfect game but it's a damn fun one. The more you sink some time into this the better it gets, as with most RPG's/MMO's. Playing online with a team and tackling missions from different points will never get old. My only gripes would be the repetitiveness of some ofThis is my first ever review, so I wanna make it a good one. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWERS. The Division is NOT a perfect game but it's a damn fun one. The more you sink some time into this the better it gets, as with most RPG's/MMO's. Playing online with a team and tackling missions from different points will never get old. My only gripes would be the repetitiveness of some of the missions and the world outside the mission areas is a little thin. Other than that, it's amazing.… Expand
  39. Captiosus
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    The Division, in its current state, legitimately needs two separate scores.

    On Leveling: Score - 8 Leveling in The Division is very enjoyable. Apocalyptic New York City has been lovingly crafted in fine detail and really sets the stage for the story. The story itself is simply OK - it's not the greatest but it's not bad either. The gunplay is well doneand the six weapon types all feel    The Division, in its current state, legitimately needs two separate scores.

    On Leveling: Score - 8
    Leveling in The Division is very enjoyable. Apocalyptic New York City has been lovingly crafted in fine detail and really sets the stage for the story. The story itself is simply OK - it's not the greatest but it's not bad either. The gunplay is well doneand the six weapon types all feel distinct and meaningful. There is a lot of fun to be had running around in a small group, switching roles based on talents. Even the Dark Zone (more on this in a moment) is a blast while leveling, as it's separated into level brackets to keep things even and (more or less) fair.

    There are problems that hold back the basic leveling side of the game. The side-missions and resource encounter missions are extremely repetitive and you will be doing the exact same things in each zone. Elite and veteran NPC mobs and bosses are bullet sponges. The game is riddled with texture bugs including falling through the world, guns that sometimes randomly float above or beside teammates, grenades that don't display an animation or make a sound, occasional invisible items that can lock you in place, and enemies that don't fully appear on screen until you're directly on top of them. Friendly AI is dumb as a box of rocks and never shuts up. Of course, the game ALSO suffers the Ubisoft Syndrome, which is to say the map is littered with hundreds of collectibles.

    On end-game: Score - 2
    Once you reach 30 and have gotten full superior-level gear (an easy feat to achieve), the wheels fall off the bus.

    If you want to progress in any meaningful fashion after max level, you need Phoenix Credits, Dark Zone credits and High-End crafting materials, including high-end Division Tech materials. The means to obtain these items are extremely limited and, as such, "end-game" is extremely barebones.

    The Dark Zone (DZ) is a set of PvEvP hybrid zones where players can kill enemy AI or engage in rogue PVP and kill other players. The first six zones are separated by DZ rank (from ranks 1 to 30) and the final two zones are for "high end" DZ rank (ranks 31-50+). It's an interesting concept in theory but in practice it's horrible.

    The loot the NPC mobs drop in the DZ simply is not all that rewarding until you get to the final two tiers. This means grinding 30 DZ levels just to get into the higher two tiers where you might have a better-than-zero chance of finding high-end gear. Likewise, the best crafted items from the DZ are gated behind DZ rank 50 blueprints. The DZ is just a zone to grind in, meandering around killing for DZ rank until you reach 50 when you can finally buy decent 'rewards'. The problem with this is that your progress can be completely stopped by rogue PVP agents because, when you are killed for ANY reason in the DZ, you *lose* experience, credits, and chest keys. You also lose any loot you've picked up but not yet extracted out of the DZ. I would be fine with this risk/reward scenario if the devs hadn't made recent changes to the game that reduces the penalty for going rogue, essentially promoting griefers and gankers. If you weren't DZ rank 50 before the most recent patch, good luck getting there.

    This isn't the only change they've made that makes DZ a pointless slog. They've nerfed the frequency of NPC bosses in the DZ and severely nerfed the amount of Phoenix Credits you can obtain from bosses. After this latest patch, although not listed in the notes, it has become rare to find high-end level division tech crafting materials, which are needed for ALL of the DZ blueprints.

    Put simply, the DZ is another a grindfest with extremely nerfed drop rates, except this grind also includes players who are given the green light to be jerks, making ranking up more annoying if not outright impossible.

    That leaves the end-game PVE dailies. With only four total challenge modes and two daily hard modes earning enough to buy weapons and blueprints from the vendors at the Base of Operations is atrocious. Bear in mind that challenge modes require a competent team with decent gear and can take anywhere from 30 mins. to 3+ hours depending on the mission. Unless you have the time and friends required to spend all day grinding challenge modes, progress will be painfully slow.

    After obtaining a few high-end items, I've already become tired of the grind. It is, IMO, arguably worse than vanilla Destiny at launch (and I'm certainly no Destiny fanboy, check out my scathing reviews for Destiny here). At least vanilla Destiny offered many more scaled up end game strikes, a split between PVE and PVP gear paths, dedicated PVP, an initial raid with raid gear, and public events. Back in 2014, I compared that to other pseudo-MMOs and called Destiny's offerings barebones. Sadly, The Division has set a new bar for barebones end-game. Given how enjoyable the 1-30 leveling path was, I'm deeply disappointed in the state of The Division's end game.

    All things considered: 6.0    … Expand
  40. NicBKK
    Nov 10, 2018
    2
    I really liked the game at first, but It frustrated me more than anything, and this is not what I want to be feeling when playing a GAME.
    It takes 25 bullets to kill 1 enemy (or 5 headshots), the aim is completely off, especially when guys with baseball bats run at you, they always seem to dodge for some reason. It takes you 8 bullets to kill them but they kill you with 2 baseball bat    I really liked the game at first, but It frustrated me more than anything, and this is not what I want to be feeling when playing a GAME.
    It takes 25 bullets to kill 1 enemy (or 5 headshots), the aim is completely off, especially when guys with baseball bats run at you, they always seem to dodge for some reason. It takes you 8 bullets to kill them but they kill you with 2 baseball bat swings.
    Melee (for your player) is terrible! just a measly kinda back hand small hit, nothing that will do any damage to your opponent though. No way to sneak and strangle, or brawl. Is that what they teach these supposedly highly trained, last resource soldiers?
    you die, and have to start from zero...
    Thanks but the 6 hours demo was enough for me to decide to buy another game, this game is totally out of whack and not enjoyable.    … Expand
  41. TheeSpongeman
    Mar 26, 2016
    5
    This game is a perfect example of standard. It's not great, but it's not bad either. It's in the middle. And lately Ubisoft has been content with giving people just that. Low enemy variety with repetitive missions don't help either. These Pre-orders are just how Ubisoft is testing waters. If you enjoy what they give you now, they aren't going to work much on it later. Sometimes 'rare'This game is a perfect example of standard. It's not great, but it's not bad either. It's in the middle. And lately Ubisoft has been content with giving people just that. Low enemy variety with repetitive missions don't help either. These Pre-orders are just how Ubisoft is testing waters. If you enjoy what they give you now, they aren't going to work much on it later. Sometimes 'rare' equipment you spend alot of time to get just turn out to be clothing accessories like beanies and hats. I'd personally prefer that stuff to be stocked into micro-transactions since I don't care how my character looks, but I don't want to waste hours to find a new hat! (See Ubisofts other game, Rainbow Six Siege.)… Expand
  42. GamingPoptartTV
    Mar 25, 2016
    5
    If you liked Destiny's constant loot grind, in areas that you have so mundanely gone to over and over again. You will love Tom Clancy's The Division. You will be grinding for not only modern day guns like a Police M15 or a Classic Styled Ak47, but beanies oh so lovely beanies. So if that sounds like fun to you then my friend. The Division is all for you. Other then its painstakinglyIf you liked Destiny's constant loot grind, in areas that you have so mundanely gone to over and over again. You will love Tom Clancy's The Division. You will be grinding for not only modern day guns like a Police M15 or a Classic Styled Ak47, but beanies oh so lovely beanies. So if that sounds like fun to you then my friend. The Division is all for you. Other then its painstakingly average story and boring enemy selection. The Tom Clancy brand hurts this title more then it helps.… Expand
  43. starburns
    May 26, 2016
    6
    The division misses the mark on so many levels. Literally no story what-so-ever, in the beginning, you're introduced to the game by a kick-ass intro cut-scene, that makes you feel like you're going to be dropped into a world with enough story to at least keep you interested. Too bad that's all the actual story you get. A vague concept of gathering power, security, and medical supplies, toThe division misses the mark on so many levels. Literally no story what-so-ever, in the beginning, you're introduced to the game by a kick-ass intro cut-scene, that makes you feel like you're going to be dropped into a world with enough story to at least keep you interested. Too bad that's all the actual story you get. A vague concept of gathering power, security, and medical supplies, to upgrade your home base that somehow also increases your individual combat ability, giving you perks and various abilities. The combat is actually very fun. If you can look past the fact that it takes a ridiculous amount of bullets to the head to kill an average enemy and hundreds to kill a boss, the combat is interesting and fun, with a strong emphasis on staying behind cover and waiting for the right time to strike. Multiplayer can also be very fun. Grouping together with FRIENDS can lead to some very strategically entertaining battles that make you feel like a badass, but only if you partner with friends. Grouping with random players is only seemed to me, to make the game massively unenjoyable. Enemy difficulty is ramped up and health is drastically increased, and with random players, there is little to no cooperation and a lot of deaths. Getting to level 30 for me was not entirely a drag, I frequented the dark zone, which is fun in small bursts for me, but too much drove me insane. all in all the game is slightly above average, but not what I'd expect from a game I've been waiting for for 3 years… Expand
  44. dash199506
    Mar 17, 2016
    6
    This was one of the prettiest game to release on the PS4 so far and as it gets prettier, the game becomes more bland. The creators focused more on the looks rather than the game itself. Similar missions, lack of character exposure which doesn't live up to the hype.
    Pros:
    -Graphics -Gameplay machanics -Darkzone Cons: -Lack of variety in character customization -Similar mission    This was one of the prettiest game to release on the PS4 so far and as it gets prettier, the game becomes more bland. The creators focused more on the looks rather than the game itself. Similar missions, lack of character exposure which doesn't live up to the hype.
    Pros:
    -Graphics
    -Gameplay machanics
    -Darkzone

    Cons:

    -Lack of variety in character customization
    -Similar mission pattern
    -Bland story
    -Not enough depth given to the characters    … Expand
  45. UnOriginalMovie
    Mar 23, 2016
    5
    The Division is one of the new half MMO half shooter games akin to Destiny. The game is fun enough to play but has a very boring open world with many repetitive tasks to do. Destiny had this issue as well but what kept me invested in Destiny The Division lacks. Destiny had exceptional music and design throughout but The Division has boring music and boring art direction. Playing the gameThe Division is one of the new half MMO half shooter games akin to Destiny. The game is fun enough to play but has a very boring open world with many repetitive tasks to do. Destiny had this issue as well but what kept me invested in Destiny The Division lacks. Destiny had exceptional music and design throughout but The Division has boring music and boring art direction. Playing the game becomes boring quickly if you are not doing a main story quest or playing with your friends in the dark zone. The dark zone is the best part of the game but also its major downfall. The dark zone is really the only endgame activity and it gets boring very quick. Destiny had the raids which were designed well and kept you engaged throughout. The Division is fun to play but lacks the hooks to keep me playing.… Expand
  46. Captainwinky
    Nov 18, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do you like to grind for countless hours, just to have to re grind again due to lazy programmers nerfing gear sets instead of adding content? Do you like to play the same 3 strikes over and over in destiny but instead call that "endgame content"? Do you like to play mutiplayer with your friends and enjoy painfully bad aiming, kids rolling around with shotguns, and spawn trapping people in safe houses because there is nothing else to do? If so the division is for you.… Expand
  47. natetendo83
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    A lot of fun so far and would recommend to anybody. Mechanics work well and grouping up is easy. Sometimes shooting a guy in a hoodie 10 times feels strange, but other than that I'm really enjoying it.
  48. CHARLY0786
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    The Division is one of the most beautiful and detailed games I have ever played, the combat is solid, but it becomes very, very repetitive and dull after a some hours.
    I would recommend to rent it first

    Graphics 8
    Art design 10
    Story 5
    Atmosfera 9
    Gunplay 7
    Fun factor 5
    Replay value 6
    Adictivness 2
  49. jorgemariomm
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    great game, with a lot of secondary missions, hard mode it have great AI, the weather changes are great and the DarzkZone it is the best PvP I played in new generation with a lot of tense and tactical orientation.
  50. vouse
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Excellent game, really great fun with co-op with your freinds and graphics are absolutly amazing! Fights feel tense and the AI on hard mode is very good. Dark zones are hardcore. 9.5 definitly. Would be a perfect 10 but feels like the UI needs a little love.
  51. zeroes_or_tens
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Remember when reading user reviews that there is a lot to do in this game and very few players, if any, have reached the end game content and have gotten to try everything. The closer the review was published to the release date, good or bad, keep this in mind. This includes my own. Same reason there are so few professional reviews.

    About 17~ hours in now and I'm very happy with the    Remember when reading user reviews that there is a lot to do in this game and very few players, if any, have reached the end game content and have gotten to try everything. The closer the review was published to the release date, good or bad, keep this in mind. This includes my own. Same reason there are so few professional reviews.

    About 17~ hours in now and I'm very happy with the game. The graphics are great and the quarantined New York is surprisingly detailed. Good variety of weapons and armor. Gun and clothing customization is right where it needs to be with plenty of options to tailor your build. Being able to swap active skills at any time is very useful, especially when playing co-op. Matchmaking with strangers or friends is pretty painless. The missions themselves take you to a variety of settings within the city and have all kinds of different objectives, but mostly boil down to shooting lots of enemies and a boss at the end. Rewards and drops all fair and there are plenty of vendors to visit always with different items for sale, so you'll always find something better to equip.

    A few people have complained about griefing, but you should expect that a little in the PVP area. The whole thing about a player standing in the safehouse doorway and preventing progress is not a real problem. The only time it can happen is during the tutorial. While it is annoying, it's rare and should not impact your view of the game. The servers have handled everything well now that the initial heavy traffic at release has normalized.    … Expand
  52. Forgotten
    Jun 29, 2016
    4
    Welcome to the generic world where everything looks the same, everyone wears the same clothes and uses the same weapons. But do not fret! Visit the daily appearance vendor to buy new weapon skins, we're glad to say that there are 100 different shades of brown to choose between. Highly mediocre game, repeating gameplay and alot of frustration during incursions/DZ which clearly is aimed moreWelcome to the generic world where everything looks the same, everyone wears the same clothes and uses the same weapons. But do not fret! Visit the daily appearance vendor to buy new weapon skins, we're glad to say that there are 100 different shades of brown to choose between. Highly mediocre game, repeating gameplay and alot of frustration during incursions/DZ which clearly is aimed more for group-with-mic people. If you are a solo player. This isn't a game for you.… Expand
  53. rhobit
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    First the negative:
    - Story is a little thin
    Positives:
    - Epic coop, especially Dark Zone and Missions on hard (I haven't played challenge yet)
    - Super atmosphere
    - Nice RPG-elements (character tuning)
    - Motivation loot system

    I'm loving it! Keep delivering DLCs pls.
  54. MackTruck3873
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    I thought I was going to be disappointed with this game but my fears have been laid to rest. I cant testify about how the game plays on console but I can tell you on PC its absolute eye candy with decent fps running high/max settings. The game play is very immersive. I usually team up with my bro in law for some action and when hes not on I usually do the side missions. Its enough contentI thought I was going to be disappointed with this game but my fears have been laid to rest. I cant testify about how the game plays on console but I can tell you on PC its absolute eye candy with decent fps running high/max settings. The game play is very immersive. I usually team up with my bro in law for some action and when hes not on I usually do the side missions. Its enough content to keep me busy for a while.… Expand
  55. 7salles
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    i haven't played destiny so i cant comment on originality. i am not very found of ubisoft, but they nailed this time. I never played such an imersive game, ever. The adrenaline of you waiting the chopper to collect a rare item on the dark zone is top notch. As when you defeat a hard mission with 3 agents you matched all of them kicking asses in a tatical way. And the map is incredible,i haven't played destiny so i cant comment on originality. i am not very found of ubisoft, but they nailed this time. I never played such an imersive game, ever. The adrenaline of you waiting the chopper to collect a rare item on the dark zone is top notch. As when you defeat a hard mission with 3 agents you matched all of them kicking asses in a tatical way. And the map is incredible, the building i stayed in the hells kitchen on my last trip to ny is there, and even the coffe shop in the corner. There is even the pizza store in the corner of b&h store, its everything there. The weapons customizations is great either. 10!… Expand
  56. dragosm
    Nov 6, 2016
    0
    The Division is a very hard to play game. I hate those checkpoints, when you die and have to go back from let's say 0,3 km or more to the place you died and start again to kill lots of lots of cleaners. It's annoying.
  57. Ayridynn
    Jun 5, 2016
    1
    I haven't regretted buying a game more than I regret buying The Division. I knew it was going to just be a filler game for me but I haven't wanted to see a game to fail as badly as I want to see The Division fail. Don't get me wrong, the gameplay and story were fine (if uninspired and didn't feel particularly rewarding killing anything) up through level 30 but it promotes the most immoral,I haven't regretted buying a game more than I regret buying The Division. I knew it was going to just be a filler game for me but I haven't wanted to see a game to fail as badly as I want to see The Division fail. Don't get me wrong, the gameplay and story were fine (if uninspired and didn't feel particularly rewarding killing anything) up through level 30 but it promotes the most immoral, immature play in the Dark Zone and the constant accusations of "being a weak player" from the horrible community that surrounds the game doesn't help. It's a shame that the community is such a negative one but the design of the game encourages that attitude.

    The dark zone could be an exercise in tactics but it's largely just a cesspool of high level players killing new players at the entrance gates or extraction zones; not for gear but to hinder the other players. The general DZ community (which is the only community left) thrives on making the other players' time worthless and they consider that "fun". You see "manhunt" videos on youtube with players just killing whoever seeing how long they can go. Sure they're interesting to watch but putting yourself in the victims' shoes, they could've just gotten a drop they actually wanted just to have it taken from them for some nobody making a youtube video no one will watch. Outside of the terrible DZ community, the DZ is really just an area you run around collecting boxes of division tech which allows you to craft the highest tier of weapon or armor but the catch is you have to buy blueprints from DZ vendors with a separate DZ currency and DZ rank requirement (Don't worry about currency though. You'll have about 50 times what you need by the time you reach the rank you have to be). The only things worth crafting are somewhere around rank 50+ which is several hundred hours of DZ play with minimal backwards progress whenever you die. That sums up end game. Collecting boxes of crafting materials to craft weapons that have Destiny ratios of bad perks to good perks in the hopes that once you finally get all the requirements to make your weapon (or armor) you get to roll the dice with now hundreds of hours of work and that's if you know what perks you want and can utilize based on your other gear. Then, you don't have any content to use your new perfectly crafted gear (because you somehow didn't get shafted 500 times in a row) so you go back to collecting boxes of materials now for no good reason. That's it. Box collecting. You don't even shoot at enemies anymore because they can't give you anything you want. the only reason to shoot an enemy is because it's in the way to your next box.

    The incursions are no more than challenging story missions that have the same reward to time invested problem the rest of the game has. Everything in "end-game" pve has so much health that it doesn't actually matter what weapons you use since you'll run out of ammo in the first room... for every weapon you have. The difficulty scales with the number of people in the squad so don't worry, all your friends don't have any ammo after the first room either. It gets better if everyone is geared properly but they're still a slog for a drop that isn't going to be worth it. You might as well be visiting your favorite boxes of materials.

    Unless you can dedicate hundreds of hours to grinding gear, holding square to collect boxes of materials, don't mind wasting tons of your free time to someone who, on a whim, kills you and takes any progress you might have made in the past hour or so, and have thick enough skin to not get mad at 80% of the playerbase **** you, you're never going to get or stay up to date or be able to do or craft anything worthwhile (and that's if content that fits that description is created as it doesn't exist at this time). There's nothing to do in this game once you arrive at end-game. Save your money. Borrow it from someone, watch a playthrough of the story on youtube or twitch or wait for a really good sale and don't get your hopes up for anything worth doing after you finish the story. Almost any game is better than The Division in its current state and PS4 doesn't even have all the hacking issues PC has.    … Expand
  58. Alesana
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    The Dark Zone is unlike any gaming experience I'v encountered. It has it's flaws like any other game but once you grind your way to 30, get good gear and have a competent team the game is turns into a harsh reality where no one can be trusted and situations can turn hairy in a split second. The Dark Zone can be very unforgiving, but extremely satisfying as well. Have around 3 days loggedThe Dark Zone is unlike any gaming experience I'v encountered. It has it's flaws like any other game but once you grind your way to 30, get good gear and have a competent team the game is turns into a harsh reality where no one can be trusted and situations can turn hairy in a split second. The Dark Zone can be very unforgiving, but extremely satisfying as well. Have around 3 days logged into this game and I can't get enough of it.

    It does need it's fixes. Like, maybe rather than fixing the loot drop rates they can focus on the glitches. Tired of trying to check out my accessories and cannot because my player is just a black silhouette. Tired of falling threw the maps. Tired of getting caught on invisible walls. Tired of not being in combat and not being able to access a safe zone. Tired of NPCs spawning on you.

    All in all, worth the 60 bucks for sure.    … Expand
  59. miaomlao
    May 24, 2016
    6
    is not bad... not that good too... enjoying with friends the first 2 weeks

    darkzone suck! (geared player > new player)

    always a new glitch/bug each patch lol
  60. leopoldo
    Mar 30, 2016
    6
    Tom Clancy's The Division was a game with a lot of expectations, but achieved little. The story had a lot of potential, however, it is very badly told, and became disappointing. The gameplay is simple, do not have anything different or innovative (has RPG elements). The missions are repetitive and after a long time playing becomes boring. The game is visually beautiful, it is true, howeverTom Clancy's The Division was a game with a lot of expectations, but achieved little. The story had a lot of potential, however, it is very badly told, and became disappointing. The gameplay is simple, do not have anything different or innovative (has RPG elements). The missions are repetitive and after a long time playing becomes boring. The game is visually beautiful, it is true, however there is a huge downgrade. The soundtrack is okay. Overall, The Division is a normal game, is not innovative, is not a remarkable game and neither is a game of the year, the multiplayer is what saves this game, The Division is a disappointment, to which may be the disappointment of the year, Ubisoft did not yield what it promised. 6/10… Expand
  61. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    6
    Far, far, FAR stronger than Destiny at launch. However, The Division suffers from a lot of the same problems that Destiny both originally suffered, and continued to suffer after the (much improved) Taken King DLC.

    Starting with positives, gun customization and mods give looting a huge dimension to expand upon. The third person shooting is completely solid, and the cover system will feel    Far, far, FAR stronger than Destiny at launch. However, The Division suffers from a lot of the same problems that Destiny both originally suffered, and continued to suffer after the (much improved) Taken King DLC.

    Starting with positives, gun customization and mods give looting a huge dimension to expand upon. The third person shooting is completely solid, and the cover system will feel very familiar to any Gears of War veterans. Perks and talents can be adapted to suit any style of play, rather than a black or white, pick this or pick this, kind of class system which is excellent. Not to mention, the world is absolutely gorgeous and, whether you love the game or not, you will spend hours invested in this broken New York City.

    Now for the negatives. Though the world is brilliant, the "story" involved in the game is fairly laughable. It might seem interesting at first, but if you can tell me one characters name by the end then I will be impressed. PvP is unbelievably punishing, and it makes me wonder why it wasn't just included in the regular game, as it would justify the 'always online' requirements as well as leave the Dark Zone open for ACTUAL PvP. Bosses are bullet sponges with absolutely no variety, and a thoroughly underwhelming final boss. Lastly, character customization is hilariously shallow, considering the effort put into the gun customization.

    I was going to give this game an 8/10, but the end game content as well as the disappointing Dark Zone pulled the score down to a low 7, lucky not to be a 6.    … Expand
  62. PDXKmac
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    After 15+ hours of gameplay, This game is fantastic. Top of the line graphics. Combat is pretty fluid. It takes a bit to get used to but simple overall. I haven't had much experience with the multiplayer yet but the matchmaking for co-op missions is fast and I've had zero connection issues. I love the free roam aspect it brings to the FPS experience.
    I don't understand all the 0 reviews.    After 15+ hours of gameplay, This game is fantastic. Top of the line graphics. Combat is pretty fluid. It takes a bit to get used to but simple overall. I haven't had much experience with the multiplayer yet but the matchmaking for co-op missions is fast and I've had zero connection issues. I love the free roam aspect it brings to the FPS experience.
    I don't understand all the 0 reviews. Release day bugs are unavoidable. Some people are being way too critical. Buy this game.    … Expand
  63. RussW210
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    To be a 10, you'd have to blow me away... this game comes pretty close. Not only do I consider this the premier RPG/MMOish Shooter, the fact that it's in Manhattan makes it that much cooler. So many iconic sites.

    My only reserves (and they are just reserves) are held for when I finally see the end game content. That will determine my replay factor. The raid isn't released yet so we have    To be a 10, you'd have to blow me away... this game comes pretty close. Not only do I consider this the premier RPG/MMOish Shooter, the fact that it's in Manhattan makes it that much cooler. So many iconic sites.

    My only reserves (and they are just reserves) are held for when I finally see the end game content. That will determine my replay factor. The raid isn't released yet so we have no way of knowing and I haven't been in the dark zone.

    But let me say one thing... I OFTEN spend $60 on a game and after beating it in a week I'm disappointed and burnt out. This game has enough depth and the crucial EXCELLENT co-op in their 26 missions to be worth my 60 bucks alone.

    Well done, Ubisoft. I used to love Rainbow Six 1-2, and avoided siege like the plague when I realized it didn't have the same mount-up system. This game brings back memories of my glory days. Now give me something akin to terrorist hunt mode (survival expansion?!) and I'm golden.    … Expand
  64. jakeman25
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Great cover based shooter in a post apocalyptic Manhattan with co-op to boot. So far this game is great, looks great, the atmosphere is second to none. I'm not going to compare it to destiny like so many others as its a completely different game, I will say that its a great game especially if you have some friends to enjoy the ride with. The dark zone adds a new level of tension not seenGreat cover based shooter in a post apocalyptic Manhattan with co-op to boot. So far this game is great, looks great, the atmosphere is second to none. I'm not going to compare it to destiny like so many others as its a completely different game, I will say that its a great game especially if you have some friends to enjoy the ride with. The dark zone adds a new level of tension not seen in many games, will I go rogue? or will I hunt the hunter? Only a few minor problems like not being able to crouch and the the enemies are bullet sponges especially on hard, The shootings is decent, not the best but certainly not the worst. I'll continue to play The Division and see where this ride takes us. 10/10… Expand
  65. GiftofGab
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    i've played approx. 10 hours since the game's launch and I've loved every minute of it. I've been able to reach level 10 and played with and without friends throughout the main and side missions. There are a few minor bugs here and there, but nothing that is even close to game breaking. Once I get to more of the end game material and explore the Dark Zone I can give a finalized review. Ifi've played approx. 10 hours since the game's launch and I've loved every minute of it. I've been able to reach level 10 and played with and without friends throughout the main and side missions. There are a few minor bugs here and there, but nothing that is even close to game breaking. Once I get to more of the end game material and explore the Dark Zone I can give a finalized review. If they live up to the rest of the game so far, this will get a 10 from me.… Expand
  66. crunkasaurustex
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. A refreshing take on an RPG with a strong immersion, fantastic gunplay and a seamless co-op experience. Theres been nothing else like this!
  67. drlowdon
    May 12, 2018
    4
    Well, I've decided to trade in The Division after less than a week. I'm not sure why I bought it as I didn't like Destiny and have never enjoyed any MMORPG, I guess I was just really hoping I could find the first online co-op game on the PS4 worth playing since Bloodborne as my brothers and I haven't had very much to play together over the last six months.

    At best the game could be    Well, I've decided to trade in The Division after less than a week. I'm not sure why I bought it as I didn't like Destiny and have never enjoyed any MMORPG, I guess I was just really hoping I could find the first online co-op game on the PS4 worth playing since Bloodborne as my brothers and I haven't had very much to play together over the last six months.

    At best the game could be described as unambitious but to be honest I've simply found it downright boring. The cover based shooting is functional, but its not even close to being as good as something like Gears of War, and the RPG elements just turn everything into a grind (and don't get me started on the bullet sponge enemies). Add in an instantly forgettable storyline and 6 hours is about as much of The Division as I can take.    … Expand
  68. jimstallone
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Lives up the the hype, a rich and deep world, a great and fair loot system and intense 4 player co op, the dark zone is also brilliant, makes up for the shower of sh1t that Destiny was
  69. digiart247
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    balancing all the hate from people who probably haven't even played.
    I got a server error once and about half hour after it launched so yeah servers were flooded. running fine ever since.
    if you think these graphics suck you are blind. I work in the industry and these are top notch no matter what you play on. some texture pop but not very often. controls take some getting used to but    balancing all the hate from people who probably haven't even played.
    I got a server error once and about half hour after it launched so yeah servers were flooded. running fine ever since.
    if you think these graphics suck you are blind. I work in the industry and these are top notch no matter what you play on. some texture pop but not very often.
    controls take some getting used to but doesn't every game have that? unless you just play COD every year.
    groups work amazingly well and the seamless online gameplay is everything I hoped for.

    neg I agree with, many enemies are too powerful. example a lvl 8 mission on normal will give you OP boss fights that can melt you and will take almost your entire ammo supply to kill. levels have more and harder enemies with friends but with the correct tactics, they are easier in the end. going solo can be frustrating. I recommend doing missions 1-2 levels below your current if going solo.

    also some glitches here and there but mostly funny stuff, not game breaking, examples: group members on your screen start to "float" basically losing their walk/run animations. other very minor, saw some rats stuck in an endless loop of running in a 1foot space but if you can't laugh at that kind of stuff you aren't a true gamer at heart.

    real score 8 /10    … Expand
  70. Datek
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    A very enjoyable and fun game. It has some minor flaws, (many due to publishers still foolishly thinking consoles are the primary gaming market and PC is secondary) none of which take away from the enjoyment and experience. I highly recommend giving this one a go.
  71. Super_Sincero
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Bom maioria das pessoas tiveram acesso ao beta para tirar suas conclusões e acredito que a maior pontuação vem de quem testou o jogo mesmo. Agora fica a outra parte que foi lá e comprou o game porque um amigo falou que era muito bom. Ai o cara não gosta vem aqui e acaba com o jogo.
    Bom vou deixar minha opinião sobre o jogo e espero ajudar.
    1 - O game está mais polido, em questões de    Bom maioria das pessoas tiveram acesso ao beta para tirar suas conclusões e acredito que a maior pontuação vem de quem testou o jogo mesmo. Agora fica a outra parte que foi lá e comprou o game porque um amigo falou que era muito bom. Ai o cara não gosta vem aqui e acaba com o jogo.
    Bom vou deixar minha opinião sobre o jogo e espero ajudar.

    1 - O game está mais polido, em questões de gráficos está melhor que o beta. Pouca coisa? pode ser, mais dá pra ver esta diferença. Para você que está com a cabeça lá na E3, esquece não tá igual. Mais vale a pena mesmo assim.

    2 - Muita coisa pra fazer e explorar, tanto sozinho ( ai o desafio é maior ) quanto com um ou 4 amigos. Eu estou jogando sozinho mesmo e bora lá. Não precisa de alguém para fazer as missões, mas será mais difícil. Você pode mudar nas fases principais a dificuldade, achei legal esta parte.

    3 - Dark Zone ( zona cega ). Dá pra entrar sozinho sim, mais é aquilo, olhando para os lados o tempo todo. O ideal é entrar com outros agentes ( não necessariamente seus amigos ) pode pedir pra agrupar a outros. Simples.

    Bom é isso. Espero ter ajudado.    … Expand
  72. xBuncey
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    It's horrible to see this with such a low score as I adore this game. Obviously I have only played around 5 hours or so, but what great fun it has been. I think the main reason for this is that I am playing it in more of a co-op style with a friend of mine and I feel as though this is what is making it a great experience.

    I have encountered a few bugs so far, none game breaking, but    It's horrible to see this with such a low score as I adore this game. Obviously I have only played around 5 hours or so, but what great fun it has been. I think the main reason for this is that I am playing it in more of a co-op style with a friend of mine and I feel as though this is what is making it a great experience.

    I have encountered a few bugs so far, none game breaking, but enough to get under your skin a little, but overall I have had great fun with this game and will definitely be playing a tonne more of it.

    I would be happy to give this game a 10, if Ubisoft sort out some of the glitching I have encountered.

    9/10 Would definitely recommend.    … Expand
  73. seuoy
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    A very good RPG , the story is interesting and the game play also cite the lack of loading screens ( restricted to times when you enter in groups ) . The loot mechanics and the possibility of modifications and creations of weapons and equipment enrich the experience .
    The graphics are well made ​​and, to date, the game ran flawlessly on my ps4 console.
  74. DrDungman
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I find this game a lot of fun. It has something for those who enjoy playing online and those who do not. My friends and I can team up in the dark zone to combat rouges, or I can play the campaign by myself with no issues. There is a lot to do in the campaign, although I do see how people could say that it does get tedious after a while. I would have given it an 8.5 if possible, but a 9 isI find this game a lot of fun. It has something for those who enjoy playing online and those who do not. My friends and I can team up in the dark zone to combat rouges, or I can play the campaign by myself with no issues. There is a lot to do in the campaign, although I do see how people could say that it does get tedious after a while. I would have given it an 8.5 if possible, but a 9 is accurate. It's a game I really enjoy and one that I'll get many hours out of.… Expand
  75. renegadetigger
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Ok so is this game worth the money? Now considering how much we pay for games now in general and what games these days offer us in game play and quality, i have to say it has a lot more in it at day one than some other resent games (Destiney, Star wars, Batman, The Crew just to mention a few). so ye i would say its worth it.

    There are however some things to consider before running out    Ok so is this game worth the money? Now considering how much we pay for games now in general and what games these days offer us in game play and quality, i have to say it has a lot more in it at day one than some other resent games (Destiney, Star wars, Batman, The Crew just to mention a few). so ye i would say its worth it.

    There are however some things to consider before running out to buy this game.

    First off its not a FPS! This game does not play like an FPS it doesn't have the same pace as an FPS and the set of skills required to play it are completely differant.

    Secondly, this game doesn't give you the story on a plate. Many Games are in the habbit of giving you all the story on an easy to follow part one leads to part two system and though you can go from story mission to story mission this only gives you the bere bones of the story (A little like Destiny except with no web page), by collecting items and doing side missions you get all the back story which make the story more interesting.

    Thirdly this is an RPG, meaning higher lv enemies will take more damage. This shocked a lot of people when playing The division as it can make the game unrealistic but understand RPG's with one shot head kills don't work.

    The last thing to think about before deciding if this game is for you or not, is its an MMO and like many MMO's you do get people who just want to be a jerk to everyone else, fortunately for myself i've only come across this one or twice and both times i just logged out and back in and continued to play on a server with no jerks.

    Now the game it's self, I think this is one of the best games i've played this year (true it is early). As i've mentioned if we keep in mind the type of game it is and the level of work gone into this its just stunning. The graphics are amazing even after the infamous down grade and the lesser mentioned lighting upgrade. The sound is solid and the game play though diffrent is ace. This is a game that has changes the normal practices of how we play, for example, the difficulty levels in missions aren't geared towards leveling you up faster but more towards returning at later game to receive better loot.

    Over all i think its a well balanced game that has been adjusted to avoid the normal pitfalls that MMO's fall into in the late game areas.

    I give the game a 9 because i do feel its had a few server issues and at this stage i can't give a 10 un-till that's fixed. Hope this helped.
    Peace out.    … Expand
  76. ChiXi
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Ubisoft often exploits the players with the Marketing but this time, they worked well. New York modeling is impressive and the atmosphere is there.

    I play for opening servers and I love it (lvl 25). The game is quite addictive, missions are different and the cooperative is fun. I confess that I cannot understand some negative reviews too fast ... just play more.
  77. TheLastOfGod
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I still suspected this game good or bad , because of this game product by UBI , It always disappointed me , like assassin series , but at this time , It was changed , So I think time could changed something , 3 years is worth .
  78. RyuAssa
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing game with great amount of missions and hight drop rate, i've played 2 Beta and i have 20h on the final game.
    Destiny is not even close to The Division, this is the game for real MMORPG player

    (With friends is simply perfect)
  79. SimonSaysRage
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    The Division > Destiny...at least so far. I don't think The Division will be as much of a grind as Destiny, and that's a good thing. So far combat has been great. I have encountered a couple of bugs, but that was playing right after the launch at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. I played for 5-hours + yesterday and did not experience one glitch. Loot could be dropped more frequently, but that's whatThe Division > Destiny...at least so far. I don't think The Division will be as much of a grind as Destiny, and that's a good thing. So far combat has been great. I have encountered a couple of bugs, but that was playing right after the launch at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. I played for 5-hours + yesterday and did not experience one glitch. Loot could be dropped more frequently, but that's what anyone playing a RPG would say. Anyone reviewing this game without 30+ hours is not giving you the full review. This game is a lot of fun and contains a lot of depth and customization. Should be good for the long haul.… Expand
  80. Ghostryu
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This is the first game of this generation of consoles that has given me that feeling of gaming excitement i felt when i was a kid and played the first resident evil. It is immersive gaming at its best. The last time i felt a game was this kinf of special was The Last of Us. That game was about the narrative and character attachment. This is about environment that is so engaging that whenThis is the first game of this generation of consoles that has given me that feeling of gaming excitement i felt when i was a kid and played the first resident evil. It is immersive gaming at its best. The last time i felt a game was this kinf of special was The Last of Us. That game was about the narrative and character attachment. This is about environment that is so engaging that when you put on a pair of headphones and sit down in front of a 60" HD screen you are transported to New York in all its glory, devastation and gloom. The changes in day, nighg and weather as well as lighting and the bewildered survivors that litter the streets all suck you in to the reality that has been created here. The developers have done so much work to give you this bleak but beautiful playground to explore and survive. I have found myself climbing as high as possible just to absorb the views of the environment
    The game must ne experienced to fully understand its value for us as gamers and the work it has done to surely force other developers to change the way they approach and deliver games. The graphics, sound and gameplay are amazing and nothing i write can deliver justice to the experience you deserve to enjoy yourself. The detail in the world, the weapons, the character costumes is sublime. There is no such thing as perfection in gaming. The closest that came for me in my mind and memory was long ago in Metal Gear Solid. But once again for me this is as close as it gets. I am sure some people will disagree and if the game doesnt capture you from the instant you start then it just isnt for you like Uncharted isnt for me. And thats okay. But i can still be objective and i know uncharted is an amazing gaming series even if it isnt a game I can like or love. I hope you all enjoy the experience this game offers in both co op or single play and i wish all you agents good luck out there. Watch your backs in the DZ. Ghost out.    … Expand
  81. Colaflare
    Mar 19, 2016
    4
    This game is painfully average. You will find many people giving positive reviews to justify their purchase. As was covered by the Angry Joe review - this was a great disappointment to many. Do not be one of the people who say it's fantastic just to justify your purchase. Care about gaming - tell the truth. Unless you like bullet sponges and repetitive gameplay ofcourse.
  82. fallenazael
    Jul 14, 2018
    0
    Lacking vision and end game. Broken at launch.

    Ultimately is a loot shooter so if another player catches you in PvP and has better gear than you , no matter how good you are , you're dead. The division is an ok cover based shooter (although no player uses cover in PvP but ubisoft over looks that ) up until lvl 30 (the max) upon reaching this milestone the game changes from exploring    Lacking vision and end game. Broken at launch.

    Ultimately is a loot shooter so if another player catches you in PvP and has better gear than you , no matter how good you are , you're dead.

    The division is an ok cover based shooter (although no player uses cover in PvP but ubisoft over looks that ) up until lvl 30 (the max) upon reaching this milestone the game changes from exploring and liberating to daily mission, dark zone and incursion grinds.
    High end gear is extremely difficult and rare to find. Crafting is , to be honest, a joke as you can not craft nothing decent unless you spend 300,000 dark zone points and need to be lvl 75 in the dark zone. Multiplayer nerfs lover gear score players as group quickly kick any player with a low gear score which , in essence, means ubisoft is acutely rewarding players who have used the cheats and exploits to get the best gear.
    The utter lack of thought that ubisoft has approached the end game with is shocking, and please remember this game was 4 years in the making!!! Every update they are tweaking and changing things. Upon launch named weapons were considered the best, after the update they are nothing short of a joke.
    Save you money. DON'T BUY THE SEASON PASS!!! Get another game, hopefully something non ubisoft so they can't screw it up!    … Expand
  83. kflight86
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    DO NOT listen to these whiny hater dweebs who gave this a zero; I'm sure you can deduce that they're being trolls and their opinion isn't to be taken seriously.

    Now with that said... I played the open and closed betas extensively and I never got bored one bit replaying those same sections this time around upon the game's release. This game is really fun overall. I'm not going to say    DO NOT listen to these whiny hater dweebs who gave this a zero; I'm sure you can deduce that they're being trolls and their opinion isn't to be taken seriously.

    Now with that said...

    I played the open and closed betas extensively and I never got bored one bit replaying those same sections this time around upon the game's release. This game is really fun overall. I'm not going to say it's a perfect game, because it is not. We play games to have fun and to forget about the outside world, and this game totally accomplishes that.

    It is highly recommended that you have a group of 3-4 players the entire time you play. That's what makes the game so much fun. My one major concern is how much lasting appeal this game has in a few weeks or months, but that's mere speculation. As it stands today, this is a great game and I highly recommend that you try it.    … Expand
  84. storm1097
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    While the division had some server problems at launch the game itself is addicting. While there are some areas it could obviously improve upon (ie. more gamemodes or different areas) it does what it promised to do well, which is provide a well structured shooter rpg. The dark zone adds a whole new element to the game and allows the player to partake in pvp. It should also be added thatWhile the division had some server problems at launch the game itself is addicting. While there are some areas it could obviously improve upon (ie. more gamemodes or different areas) it does what it promised to do well, which is provide a well structured shooter rpg. The dark zone adds a whole new element to the game and allows the player to partake in pvp. It should also be added that both the games graphics and sound design are fantastic.
    P.S.- the matchmaking process sucks, but hopefully it will be fixed soon.    … Expand
  85. Jaybibz
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Super immersive game, the co-op is smooth as hell ! Played the closed and open beta and I really appreciated my experience. I played roughly 10 hours and it don't get borring when you're in co-op mode. At last a game challenging Destiny but in our time. Go buy it !
  86. Stoopitnoob
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    The game is very fun and has a great social aspect to it. Granted, this is a RPG style game (plenty of killing mobs for loot/gear) and not a first person shooter that many reviewers seem to have an expectation of. You will need to work down the health of the AI carefully and methodically. Yes, you can hit a guy in the head 40 times to kill him, but many games have those same mechanicsThe game is very fun and has a great social aspect to it. Granted, this is a RPG style game (plenty of killing mobs for loot/gear) and not a first person shooter that many reviewers seem to have an expectation of. You will need to work down the health of the AI carefully and methodically. Yes, you can hit a guy in the head 40 times to kill him, but many games have those same mechanics as well.

    The PvE definitely mode is great fun with friends. The main story line missions can be played on 3 levels- Normal, Hard and Challenging. Each mode gives you greater gear toward your progression of being the ultimate agent. I do wish that there were more of a populated PvE world with other players running around. in the current state of writing this review, It's either you alone or with a group of invited friends.

    The Dark Zone (PvPvE) is a great test of one's abilities. Not only do you need to watch out for mobs (AI enemy), but you also need to watch for the rogue agent that is hellbent on taking your loot or griefing you while in a firefight and your health is low. They come right behind you and blast you a few times, take your loot and you respawn without the loot you acquired while in the Dark Zone and lost some DZ xp, DZ currency and DZ lock box keys.

    I was a bit disappointed at the fact they downgraded the graphics but that is pretty minor. The current environment is immersive, fantastic and almost true to NYC (I grew up there).

    There are some reviews that many of the missions are repetitive and that is true. This is a great foundation and while we all would love variety like GTA5, we definitely can see great things that can be made going forward. I have played on the PS4 console and haven't had many issues with frame rates. I moved the settings to make it more appealing and haven't seen much of a draw down on system resources.

    They could make your protagonist (character) better by including dialogue and not just sit there like a boob while others talk to you. The lack of voice script or show of emotions wedges a barrier between the player and their connection to the playable character. It is like Destiny where your character is the silent type that everyone talks to, but you don't respond. I am not trying to sway people in either way about this game. It's a great game that has the frame work of a dynastic RPG style game. I believe with careful consideration, listening to the players and making adjustments to develop a sense of connection of the player to the character, this game can be a benchmark raising game.    … Expand
  87. Schlappy
    Apr 22, 2016
    1
    Random does not equal fun, I wish more developers would understand that. I'm tired of building the same weapons and gear over and over again trying to get the talents and skills I want. I would rather spend 10 times the materials and actually build what I want then spend hours playing a game and not moving forward. The crafting system in this game which is the endgame content is more likeRandom does not equal fun, I wish more developers would understand that. I'm tired of building the same weapons and gear over and over again trying to get the talents and skills I want. I would rather spend 10 times the materials and actually build what I want then spend hours playing a game and not moving forward. The crafting system in this game which is the endgame content is more like playing a slot machine. Rpgs are about progression.

    Bottom line, this game is boring and painfully frustrating.    … Expand
  88. Uhlmann
    Apr 21, 2016
    1
    If you look at this game from a graphics perspective it is a very beautiful game. Graphics and effects are awesome. From there it is all down hill.

    1. Game crashes / fails to start constantly making Co-Op missions hugely problematic, and just starting the game can be a challenge. 2. There are a huge amount of glitches in the game, creating abuses, areas you can get stuck in, and lots    If you look at this game from a graphics perspective it is a very beautiful game. Graphics and effects are awesome. From there it is all down hill.

    1. Game crashes / fails to start constantly making Co-Op missions hugely problematic, and just starting the game can be a challenge.
    2. There are a huge amount of glitches in the game, creating abuses, areas you can get stuck in, and lots of situations where the game **** you over with glitches, making for a frustrating experience.
    3. Dark Zone, an integral part of farming gear for the end-game is basically a ganking paradise where griefers and trolls outnumber normal players, making it near impossible to get play in this zone without these people ruining you experience. Even worse is the "Rogue" system is so onesided, that it is usually abused by griefers instead, keeping them free to gank you to hell, without being punished or targeted. A horrible, horrible system.
    4. Co-op missions have a somewhat solid matchmaking system, only problem is that if a player leaves the group, which they do OFTEN, you have to start the entire mission over, since people cant join mid game.

    This is just a short list of the many many frustrating parts of this game. I have to admit that it is strangely addictive, and the story line is fairly interesting. But I have no idea how a AAA title can be this flawed both from a functional point, as well as a gameplay point. I bought the season pass along with the title, and I have to admit that i honestly regret this decision now.    … Expand
  89. Vertran187
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Very good start for this MMO Shooter its got the feel and polish of a single player game that ever other MMO i`ve played lacked. I`m having a real blast i`ve got 30+ hours so im as happy as larry Ubisoft are no longer the worst developer 4 good games in a row there back on track.
  90. Nednerb
    May 9, 2016
    4
    The Division is set in post-apocalyptic New York City after a manufactured virus is spread during Black Friday shopping sales. Lost to factions and gangs, the government sends in Division Agents to reclaim the city. The Division is a third person shooter with a mix of RPG and MMO elements. Your character runs around the city completing missions, side quests and encounters to secureThe Division is set in post-apocalyptic New York City after a manufactured virus is spread during Black Friday shopping sales. Lost to factions and gangs, the government sends in Division Agents to reclaim the city. The Division is a third person shooter with a mix of RPG and MMO elements. Your character runs around the city completing missions, side quests and encounters to secure zones throughout the city. However this game is riddled with problems. Firstly, the story to the game is not presented well, the side missions are repetitive and provide nothing but your time The missions are too easy and the Dark Zone (the games PVP) is ridiculously boring and and filled with cheap tactics, glitches and cheats.

    To excel in PVP you gear means everything. In a game where gear specs are completely random this can be quite frustrating as luck plays more of a factor than skill in being a unstoppable force in the Dark Zone. The shotgun NPC's are overpowered and over accurate, the gear drops are so randomized it is extremely frustrating as your search for the best in slot gear. A lot of the games abilities and talents are broken or glitched. The loading times are unbearable. With the exception of the Dark Zone area, you never once encounter another player running around the city unless in a party, making the city a very bleak underpopulated world.

    This game has potential, but very problematic. The developers are new to this genre of games and vast issues the game faces shows it. On a positive note the graphics are very appealing. But we all know graphics aren't what make a game great.

    Overall this is a mediocre game. Maybe The Division will improve in the future, but in the meantime it is a game to get if you literally have nothing better to do. For the trophy hunters, getting the platinum trophy is extremely easy, however there are grinding elements especially with the collection of collectibles throughout the game world. The PVP trophies are simple especially if you have a friend to kill trade.    … Expand
  91. bigshaun
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    As a gamer who's never been intrigued by titles such as Mass Effect or Destiny, The Division stood out to me as the initial beta approached. I tried it several weeks ago and found it confusing and unapproachable in the few hours I had to play before the beta closed. As launch approached, I tossed those initial doubts aside and purchased the game. I am deeply satisfied that I made thisAs a gamer who's never been intrigued by titles such as Mass Effect or Destiny, The Division stood out to me as the initial beta approached. I tried it several weeks ago and found it confusing and unapproachable in the few hours I had to play before the beta closed. As launch approached, I tossed those initial doubts aside and purchased the game. I am deeply satisfied that I made this decision!

    The Division is moody, dramatic, gritty and action packed. It's a more sophisticated Call of Duty mixed in with a huge open world akin to GTA Online. The RPG elements are abundant and the loot system gives you a feeling of accomplishment and progression. I've never wanted to explore in a game like this just as much as I wanted to shoot things. You can see that the developers put a lot of thought and work into every subtle nuance of the game. Those initial feelings of confusion will probably go away after your first few hours of gameplay. I'm looking forward to playing this game more and more as it expands.

    Pros: Graphics, Gameplay, Music, Level Design, Boss Fights, Matchmaking

    Cons: Initial learning curve, limited character creation, enemy variety    … Expand
  92. MikeMenkes
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    This is an update of my prior review now that I have 15 hours in. If you are looking for a deep tactical shooter, this is a strong candidate. Loot is fun, but you play this to get into firefights. Complaints about AI aren't fair, there is simply a play style you have to account for. Enemies flank. They take cover. They provide cover for rushing melee and flamethrower enemies. YouThis is an update of my prior review now that I have 15 hours in. If you are looking for a deep tactical shooter, this is a strong candidate. Loot is fun, but you play this to get into firefights. Complaints about AI aren't fair, there is simply a play style you have to account for. Enemies flank. They take cover. They provide cover for rushing melee and flamethrower enemies. You can't rely on DPS, you have to work with your team mates to take down enemies methodically. It makes sense that a modern shooter will have enemies in body armor, so you have to shoot well, and the mechanics let you spray and pray or be methodical and accurate. Its more satisfying to use an assault rifle correctly, from the scope in short bursts as a gun actually performs in real conditions, that to get quick and easy kills due to auto aim or auto correct in other games. You either want this kind of shooter or you don't. If you do, there is an awful lot do as 5-10 minute side missions pop up everywhere alongside the 30 minute main missions, or just patrol the dark zone. It is far more solid a tactical shooter than you might be led to believe by the casual FPS crowd who want easy kill streaks. Good game. Not perfect, but very solid.… Expand
  93. MrEyeNo
    May 19, 2016
    4
    Darkzone and End-game is such a **** The most fun part was leveling1-30, so rent/borrow it, max your character level with some friends over the weekend than bring it back.
  94. felasi
    Mar 21, 2016
    5
    To talk about the good first, the world is beautifully designed. New York City looks great and the attention to detail really shows. From the integrated seamless advertising that is found in the city to the way footprints are left on snow topped cars when u climb them. Right now thats out of the way, on to its issues which include gameplay, story, and multiplayer!

    Gameplay: One of    To talk about the good first, the world is beautifully designed. New York City looks great and the attention to detail really shows. From the integrated seamless advertising that is found in the city to the way footprints are left on snow topped cars when u climb them. Right now thats out of the way, on to its issues which include gameplay, story, and multiplayer!

    Gameplay:

    One of the most important factors of any game. The Division scores low here. First off, all what the game play involves here is hiding behind cover, advancing, and shooting a crap load of bullet sponge enemies which only seem to need more bullets to die when you level up. Yes get better weapons they say. This requires even more grinding of said bullet sponges, for weapons which look exactly the same as to the ones from when you are level 1. Only difference is there stats are better. Thats all good, but to keep me playing I wish there was more variety when it came to the weapons. It needs more than just some better damage numbers to make me play for the long term. Those better damage stats dont even seem to make much difference as you encounter more absorbant bullet sponges as you progress. The customisation and mods for weapons and armour has been executed nicely. But the crafting system just feels so below par when compared to alot of other games in the market, .i.e. Fallout 4s crafting anyone? As for the skills, I wish there were more of those then talents and perks which only give stat bonuses which are hard to notice. Example, one perk gives reduced incoming damage when you dash from cover to cover. I love the skills, like throwing a turret, or a rolley ball grenade because it adds so much in the way of tactics and dynamism to the game. Unfortunately there are only a few to choose from. As for armour and gear, yea there are subtle differences, but it all looks pretty much the same. Character customization is another flawed feature to this game. Only a few faces to choose from, and minor customization allowed to the way they look when. Other similar games have a ton in the way of customization from body size to the way a nose looks.

    As for the interface, when you first bring up options so much is thrown in your face its daunting. So many stats options may seem like a good idea, but the execution is poor here.

    Controls are OK, but awkward when in cover and getting flanked. As for cycling between the different grenades and special items (explosive bullets and canned food?) its a real challenge. Bringing up what you need fast is more difficult than it needs to be. Yes im an average player, but being a good player doesnt mean neccesarily mean your good because you can pull out a snack bar from your inventory fast enough to stop burning ( snack bars remove status effects like fire.....go figure).

    Another thing, the whole world feels empty. Nothing interesting happening other than finding some clues around town or crashed drones. You just walk across the city taking on one similar mob, only to pop around the corner to find another similar mob. Where is the immersion? There is a virus on the loose?

    Back to the bullet sponge enemies. There are three groups, rikers, cleaners and another group (thats how memorable it was). But they are all pretty much the same. They fight the same way, react the same, have same classes which arent that much different. Its all just the same. Even the bosses are basically the same. No real unique abilities just bullet sponges. If your going to play ths game at least do so with friends, to lighten the mood. People compared this game alot with destiny. They are both very different games, but I can see where some people may feel tempted to compare it. Thing is though, where destiny failed with story, it succeeded with solid FPS shooting and a decent multiplayer system. Finally, the side missions where fun at first. But all those encounters just became so tedious. How many supplies do I need to secure or missing persons do i need to find in a play through. Enough already! Take the standard set by the witcher 3 and shake up things!!

    Storyline

    Not much to say here other than the whole idea of cell agents being activated to restore order where an organized military and government fail to be rather far fetched. The whole atmosphere is someway cliche and cheesy. Always going back to the base of operations and being told what a hero I am feels like too much *** kissing. I mean just take it down a notch. As for the characters in the storyline. I cant remember one of them, and nothing seemed to matter in the end it was underwhelming, unmemorable, and all rather.."meh".

    Multiplayer

    First few hours were interesting, but in the end its just the grind for finding better. As for going rogue, the game doesnt want you to go rogue and punishment outweighs the rewards.

    Overall, average game which has a good world design, but fails to deliver in fundamental gaming areas.    … Expand
  95. xBolognaP0nyx
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    This is my un-biased review that I'll try to be clear without giving away too much.

    It is an overall solid fun game to play. It does mix elements from different games but the most notable to me is Destiny meets Borderlands with the Gears of War cover system and a dash of an apocalyptic 3rd person GTA New York setting. The decent size open map is filled with things to do from protecting    This is my un-biased review that I'll try to be clear without giving away too much.

    It is an overall solid fun game to play. It does mix elements from different games but the most notable to me is Destiny meets Borderlands with the Gears of War cover system and a dash of an apocalyptic 3rd person GTA New York setting. The decent size open map is filled with things to do from protecting A.I. agents and securing supply drops from gangs to finding details on missing personnel. I could have used more variety in mission options to be honest. The missions can get repetitive after some time but they take place in different locations of the city as opposed to other games where you can run blindly thru the same map so at least that adds something new into the mix. I've also found some missing cell phones that have recordings on them with genuine sounding convos that people have had prior to and during the breakdown of New York and I can admit some are very well scripted. The overall structure of the game is to kill, loot and repeat. This might seem like an exhausted system that has scarred us but for what the game is, it works well. If you don't mind doing the grind routine and need a change from what was supposed to be a phenomenal game changer, this is your game. No this game is not going to set the bar nor will it be the last game you play but, it is no doubt a good game. I do think that with the delays and the time it took to put out the game, there are elements that could have been not necessarily changed but, made better. The cover system can get aggravating at time especially when enemies are starting to flank you from both sides and you movements can feel delayed and not smooth. The shooting is refreshingly inaccurate meaning you don't aim down the sights and all your bullets go straight. You have to try and hit your target and from a distance, you need to try harder. I've noticed that with full auto rifles you need to feather the trigger or the gun will run up on you and with marksman rifles you cant fire off 2 shots in quick succession due to recoil. Shooting does and will require some patience to get used to and no you cannot just run and gun. This game does rely on the cover system in order to survive which you should get used to if you want to make it thru.
    Multiplayer
    For the campaign, teaming up with friends is pretty simplistic minus the friend you invite needing to click and hold a thumb stick which feels unnatural and can be confusing. This prompt can also be easily overlooked making it somewhat time consuming if you’re trying to get something going. Doing campaign together is fun though and adds a difficulty in it as now instead of enemies flanking just you, they are trying to get your partner/s and in turn they will start to focus on you if they come within range.
    Darkzone
    This is what you play the campaign to be able to accomplish. Here the rules are simple, kill or be killed. You can go at it alone or with friends and you can be taken out by one or many. You find the best items in here and to obtain them, you need to level up both in campaign and in the Darkzone. The Darkzone brings a new tier of difficulty as the enemies are tougher and if any other players decide to go Rogue, you have them to worry about. Any loot is also up for grabs to the first person who wants it. In my experience, people have been considerate and you keep what you kill but any higher tier items you can expect to fight for. Someone take your drop? Kill them and take it back. Kill them and become marked as Rogue and now you are an enemy to everyone. You have to choose your battles wisely. This area is basically a harder version of the campaign except any items have to be air lifted out for decontamination… if you can survive the wait. The biggest downfall is higher level players trolling lower level for their gear. I’ve encountered this a few times but less often then I would’ve guessed.

    Overall, I would suggest this game. It has its fun moments but it can get repetitive. The model is old and has been used more than its fair share of times but the fresh atmosphere and altered landscape of an iconic city provide a pleasant backdrop to taking on the streets. The blend of a few different games comes together quite nicely even with the few mechanical errors that take place. My biggest gripe is with the snowy Christmas setting, I feel this game should’ve come out in the Holiday season 2015 to go with the times. Maybe they can do game updates and patches to match the seasons? Time will tell but for now, I have to clean up the streets.    … Expand
  96. whitescarf
    Mar 25, 2016
    4
    The entire game is just one big bullet sponge. The environment/graphic look great, but only when all of the textures fully load in after a long time. There's plenty of detail that went into some areas, but the same cannot be said for gameplay. It's very simplistic and repetitive. Most missions are just you going from room to room to shoot bullet spongey enemies that do absurd amounts ofThe entire game is just one big bullet sponge. The environment/graphic look great, but only when all of the textures fully load in after a long time. There's plenty of detail that went into some areas, but the same cannot be said for gameplay. It's very simplistic and repetitive. Most missions are just you going from room to room to shoot bullet spongey enemies that do absurd amounts of damage to you, gauntlet after gauntlet after gauntlet. The 'boss' fights are hardly interesting. They're just dudes with bigger health bars, with the final boss just being one giant health bar while enemies spawn around you to insta-kill you as you're camped in a corner, just unloading magazine after magazine into it. The game is perhaps better to play with friends? But in the end, you're all just doing the same thing. Emptying bullets into a health bar that goes down a bit faster. That, and there's still plenty of bugs in this game, like enemies just teleport spawning in front of you suddenly. Some cover areas are bugged to where you can't walk around their corners/unable to climb over them/running into an invisible wall when all you want to do is just drop down five inches of its ledge. Wait awhile before you pick this game up. It needs far more interesting content and fixes before it can even dream of being worth sixty bucks.… Expand
  97. mechroblaster
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    Played nearly three days worth of this game and I'm still enjoying it. There are a lot of fun things to do in this game. The graphics are beautiful, combat is fun and makes you think very strategically rather than running straight into a firefight. The options to switch out roles from Healer, Crowd Control, Tank, and DPS on the fly makes every mission engaging and exciting. Crafting inPlayed nearly three days worth of this game and I'm still enjoying it. There are a lot of fun things to do in this game. The graphics are beautiful, combat is fun and makes you think very strategically rather than running straight into a firefight. The options to switch out roles from Healer, Crowd Control, Tank, and DPS on the fly makes every mission engaging and exciting. Crafting in this game is very well done. There are many weapons and mod options to tailor your load-out to fit your fighting style.

    I will say this is an RPG first Shooter second game. If you don't like RPGs or are expecting this to be a CoD game then you will want to rethink buying this game.

    There are a number of bugs in this game, but that is to be expected at launch. Ubi/Massive are listening to fan feedback and making regular updates/patches/fixes. As long as this continues I'm sure most if not all the bugs will be addressed and not hold this game back.

    If you like RPG Shooter Looters (Bordlerands Series, Destiny, etc) then you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  98. emanuelfer
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Ubisoft perdon
    I think it never hurts relevant apologize when one is prejudiced in advance even so having a clear history, I take care of my prejudice against ubisoft which responds me with a bang in the middle of the pear with your final product compared what he had seen in the beta.
    I did not tell anyone, did not read anywhere, I checked myself with my own eyes, graphically is not the    Ubisoft perdon
    I think it never hurts relevant apologize when one is prejudiced in advance even so having a clear history, I take care of my prejudice against ubisoft which responds me with a bang in the middle of the pear with your final product compared what he had seen in the beta.
    I did not tell anyone, did not read anywhere, I checked myself with my own eyes, graphically is not the same game as the beta even remotely, lighting, textures, shadows with amazing care, the map is cargadísimo, objects and details everywhere you look everything is alive, nothing is the same every corner has its identity, is incredible immersion, the huge difference to walk in the tunnels entering a desolate building or walk through the mythical streets of new york, is an epic map where you look as if this were not enough talk about that we can share online if better friends undoubtedly feel that're there for something that every step you take is up to you and you can not be alone and you'll always have to walk in groups.
    All this in a context of apocalyptic plot, abandonment and decided where to walk at night is not for everyone.
    Addictive gameplay with mechanical, weapons details and finishes that border on perfection, completely successful system coverage, the divison is for frantic, for tactical, to stealthy, covers all kinds of possibilities and tastes .The weapons feel alive each meets their function and are distinct.
    We do not enter the dark zone the queen of the house according to all, I do not want to imagine what it must be that go to the suburvios to fight for items and other things with your group should be simply epic.
    I could find failing at least for now in some missions that still seem to me meh based on the context in which it develops, but this is long and does not affect gameplay.
    The fact of intertwining story development and online is tremendous.
    Downgrade? if and so I was very critical for this too, but we who can deny what they accomplished, it nextgen is not only the graphic look, it is also able to enter every corner of the city and that nothing resembles another you've been, that each rincon has as its object the cycle change is strong in lighting and immersion, almost human movements agent when walking.
    No doubt it is impossible to believe that with his background ubisoft us like product, I still can not believe it, and in this case noblesse oblige as the title tells you again ask forgiveness ubisoft this is a great game!    … Expand
  99. ValheruBones
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    I have had such a fun time playing this game so far (and can foresee my still enjoying it for a long time to come). Let me begin by saying that before this game I was pretty much a solo (non multiplayer) gamer... but since my first step into this world I have loved every moment of it. The world constantly surprises me (the amazing physics, the AI (and human) interactions, the absoluteI have had such a fun time playing this game so far (and can foresee my still enjoying it for a long time to come). Let me begin by saying that before this game I was pretty much a solo (non multiplayer) gamer... but since my first step into this world I have loved every moment of it. The world constantly surprises me (the amazing physics, the AI (and human) interactions, the absolute desolate beauty of the world, and the fun of the gameplay), and I recommend to everyone I meet.… Expand
  100. michaeln
    Mar 23, 2016
    2
    I sold my copy of the game yesterday. I feel bad about writing a bad review for this game because I think the game could be a lot of fun if you had people to play it with. I did not, though.

    I told the guy I sold it to that I hoped he'd like it, but that I didn't think it was very good. He said, "That's surprising. All my friends have been saying it's great." That makes me think he'll    I sold my copy of the game yesterday. I feel bad about writing a bad review for this game because I think the game could be a lot of fun if you had people to play it with. I did not, though.

    I told the guy I sold it to that I hoped he'd like it, but that I didn't think it was very good. He said, "That's surprising. All my friends have been saying it's great." That makes me think he'll have a lot of fun with it. He'll be able to take on missions with his buddies.

    But if you're a single player like me, you're going to be very bored. I wouldn't have bought the game in the first place if I knew the single player experience was so hollow. The reviews I read said that the main story was still fun if you were playing it by yourself. It's just not true. This game is meant to be played with friends.

    I think it's false advertising to say this game has "RPG elements." Sure, you level up and can use better gear throughout the game, but that's not all it takes to be an RPG. An RPG needs to have dynamic characters, and those just don't exist in this game.

    I don't understand it. You have all these game studios fighting over a few storyboard writers. It's like, "Did you hear that Mass Effect lost so-and-so to Bungie. That means Destiny 2 is going to be so good and the new Mass Effect is going to be terrible." But shouldn't there be like a whole bunch of good storyboard writers out there? How hard is it to write a good story for a video game?

    Hard enough, I guess.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 63
  3. Negative: 1 out of 63
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 7, 2016
    80
    It won't win converts to the genre and the plot is problematic, but The Division is a handsome open-world offering, spiked with treachery. [May 2016, p.81]
  2. Edge Magazine
    May 1, 2016
    60
    That's the essential nature, and essential problem, of The Division's underlying structure. It's asking you to hunt gear with no tangible reward in terms of what you can do, how you do it, or what you look like doing it. [May 2016, p.108]
  3. DarkStation
    Apr 28, 2016
    60
    It builds a strong foundation on the gameplay front, offering up rewarding combat and simple skills, but doesn’t follow that with anything substantial, being content to let the standard end game grind and excellent-yet-stressful PVP try to cover all the questions its writing leaves you with.
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