Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. JOHNxEIRE
    Mar 21, 2016
    7
    The daily grind. All this colour coded number crunching is becoming a chore and I need to stop wandering aimlessly in the Dark Zone trying to get and get back on track with the campaign with main side missions before I get fed up with the build altogether. A lot of the same here - same generic enemies with same attacking patterns only really cranked up with more grenade spamming -The daily grind. All this colour coded number crunching is becoming a chore and I need to stop wandering aimlessly in the Dark Zone trying to get and get back on track with the campaign with main side missions before I get fed up with the build altogether. A lot of the same here - same generic enemies with same attacking patterns only really cranked up with more grenade spamming - seemingly the same street at every turn as NYC is a pretty mundane grid layout in itself. If you enjoy levelling up then fine but I prefer a change of scene! Think I need a good thrillride of a graphic adventure stripped of all the nonsense which hopefully A Thief's End can deliver....… Expand
  2. partyintheback
    Apr 16, 2016
    7
    Better than Destiny. It can also be repetitive like that game, but I think this one does the open world online shooting thing a lot better. The graphics are also some of the best I've seen. I wish there was an offline solo campaign.
  3. Slevin310
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.
    As you uncover more of the story you start fighting against tougher enemies and the objectives    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.

    As you uncover more of the story you start fighting against tougher enemies and the objectives start to change a bit. It still suffers from the majority of the missions being similar but I will say the game is a lot of fun once you've settled in.

    Story as you expect from Tom Clancy games is pretty good. The shooting controls feel just fine for a 3rd person shooter, with the option of going 1st person using scopes. You can mod weapons, collect gear, change your appearance and build up your skills.

    Matchmaking makes the game a lot of fun, and I recommend putting it on harder difficulty settings cause it's too easy on normal. The map isn't too big but it's big enough. But you should know this is the very definition of a cover shooter. You even have abilities that let you create cover. Taking a lot of hits will kill you very fast, but if you use cover and use your abilities optimally you won't encounter too much difficulty.

    All in all it's a fun game to play with some friends... but I would recommend maybe waiting for it to go on sale or wait till they add more content. It isn't breaking new ground but it's not completely unoriginal. It's good, not great but good.

    Ubisoft's reputation for repetition will only get worse thanks to this game. It sucks cause their games are visually impressive and they're well designed too. I just wish they would put a little more creativity into the objectives.    … Expand
  4. Bastrix
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    Wow I'm surprised people are actually happy with the graphics in this game? This is what you call good graphics ? Seriously? They are a HUGE dissapointment IMO. The level of details in the models (birds, dogs, dudes on the streeet, cars and even the explosions and smoke effects) are mediocre at their best. To me it looks like a PS3 game, seriously.

    Graphics aside, the mechanics of the    Wow I'm surprised people are actually happy with the graphics in this game? This is what you call good graphics ? Seriously? They are a HUGE dissapointment IMO. The level of details in the models (birds, dogs, dudes on the streeet, cars and even the explosions and smoke effects) are mediocre at their best. To me it looks like a PS3 game, seriously.

    Graphics aside, the mechanics of the game are really adictive, like destiny. It's really fun to play coop, and the level of difficulty is well balanced. The map is huge and at first the seems like there is loads of content. The shooting is fun, although the enemies seem a bit like bullet sponges and stupid at first.

    After playing for several days I feel like it's missing something. It got pretty repetitive sooner than I thought. I need more variety to keep me hooked, I got the same feeling I got with destiny now.    … Expand
  5. hellmoose
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    I think the User Score on this game is more or less spot on. Before you buy it, these are the things you should consider:

    1 ) Do I have friends to play with? Yes - Perfect No - Don´t bother 2 ) Do I like 3rd person games Yes - Great No - Don´t bother 3 ) I am a serious gamer with a lot of time to play Yes - Don´t expect the game to go on for much more than 50hours. At least    I think the User Score on this game is more or less spot on. Before you buy it, these are the things you should consider:

    1 ) Do I have friends to play with?
    Yes - Perfect
    No - Don´t bother

    2 ) Do I like 3rd person games
    Yes - Great
    No - Don´t bother

    3 ) I am a serious gamer with a lot of time to play
    Yes - Don´t expect the game to go on for much more than 50hours. At least for now
    No - Don´t worry, take it easy and try to keep even steps with a friend

    Pros & Cons:
    + Nice surroundings
    + Good game mechanics
    + Good progress steps

    - Unless you´re the same level, you can´t more or less play together
    - Content runs out
    - Dark Zone isn´t what it could be    … Expand
  6. hokido
    Mar 14, 2016
    7
    Initially game this game a 10/10 however after playing the game for several days i have decided to downgrade my score to a 8/10. The game looks fantastic its depiction of New York i think is the best i have ever seen in a video game and it does have me eagerly searching for the next best bit of loot and has been making me come back to the game again and again which is always good.

    Now    Initially game this game a 10/10 however after playing the game for several days i have decided to downgrade my score to a 8/10. The game looks fantastic its depiction of New York i think is the best i have ever seen in a video game and it does have me eagerly searching for the next best bit of loot and has been making me come back to the game again and again which is always good.

    Now onto a slightly less good bit the bullet sponges for enemy's is quite frustrating especially when you come up against enemies wearing armor and even worse when you come up against a pair of armored enemies. think i used around 1000 rounds to take down just one.

    One bit of advise for tougher enemies make them fight on your terms keep movement levels high and drag the enemies all over the local area set traps for them with turrets and grenades and eventually you will wear down their armor and be able to take them down.    … Expand
  7. Manjisan13
    May 17, 2016
    7
    The story is....forget the story, lets head out there make a party and kill some outlaw gang out there. lvl up quick and wait for DLC.

    It's like destiny but more entertaining altou the mission are like copy paste and the enemy looks the same(but slighty stronger each time). But more mission than Destiny at launch. give it a 6/10 for the entertainment it gave me but definitly not a    The story is....forget the story, lets head out there make a party and kill some outlaw gang out there. lvl up quick and wait for DLC.

    It's like destiny but more entertaining altou the mission are like copy paste and the enemy looks the same(but slighty stronger each time). But more mission than Destiny at launch.

    give it a 6/10 for the entertainment it gave me but definitly not a game to rememeber. 7/10 for Co-op.

    It's game not worth 60-70 Eur/ Dollars, more like 40-50Eur/Dollars.    … Expand
  8. AreYouSerious
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    How do you rate this damn game?

    Value: (over 300 hours) - great for $60! Gameplay: fun... then addictive... then frustrating... then annoyed you've wasted so much time on it! If I had have walked away from The Division once it'd hit Gear Score 225, I probably would have given it a higher score - and felt satisfied. But like Destiny, there's a point where these type of games wear you    How do you rate this damn game?

    Value: (over 300 hours) - great for $60!
    Gameplay: fun... then addictive... then frustrating... then annoyed you've wasted so much time on it!

    If I had have walked away from The Division once it'd hit Gear Score 225, I probably would have given it a higher score - and felt satisfied. But like Destiny, there's a point where these type of games wear you down and outlive their welcome. They're like a gold-digging ex-wife that keeps on taking and taking and taking...

    The Division taught me a very valuable lesson about gaming; a game that has a definitive end (like a song, a movie, or a book) will leave me wanting more and reflecting with happy memories of a great experience. But a life-sucking POS like The Division or Destiny eventually wither into resentment.

    Saying that, in all fairness I can't rate it any lower than a 7... even if I can't stand the damn game now :)    … Expand
  9. Govy
    Apr 7, 2016
    7
    Not bad...............................................................................................................................................
  10. Sky-Line___
    Mar 24, 2016
    7
    In the first hours I just loved it, but after 30 hours, I have to say that it is really repetitive. The secondary missions are always the same. Even the main missions are just about shooting enemies (and those are always the same ones), nothing else.

    However, graphically it's beautiful. The weapons design are amazing, and New York looks really good. Unfortunately, despite the fact    In the first hours I just loved it, but after 30 hours, I have to say that it is really repetitive. The secondary missions are always the same. Even the main missions are just about shooting enemies (and those are always the same ones), nothing else.

    However, graphically it's beautiful. The weapons design are amazing, and New York looks really good.
    Unfortunately, despite the fact that they're beautiful, the guns all feel the same.
    The gunfights are still very satisfying though.

    Let's talk about the multiplayer section, The Darkzone. Again, it's a good concept but after a few fun hours you understand there's nothing to do in it.
    But, do no forget that you can play the whole game in coop.

    So to resume, the game has potential, but needs more content to become a real must-have.

    Graphics & Music 4/5
    Gameplay 3.5/5
    Content 2/5
    Multiplayer 3.5/5    … Expand
  11. harisongross
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    The game is too glitchy, the story is cool but nothing really pulls you into it and makes you feel like you're living it. The level design and attention to detail is awesome as usual, I'm sure New York-ers were having a hard time not loving this game just for that. The leveling up and slight upgrading system being used in almost all of Ubi's games is getting SO TIRED. I honestly have toThe game is too glitchy, the story is cool but nothing really pulls you into it and makes you feel like you're living it. The level design and attention to detail is awesome as usual, I'm sure New York-ers were having a hard time not loving this game just for that. The leveling up and slight upgrading system being used in almost all of Ubi's games is getting SO TIRED. I honestly have to space out how much I play Ubi games because my mind tires so easily to repetitive B.S.… Expand
  12. AL4I
    Mar 13, 2016
    7
    After 3 years its came and its just wonderful.graet story.perfect gameplay one of the best MMO game co op is so nice playing with frinds Dark Zones is just graet met with other players
  13. The_Garays
    Mar 9, 2016
    7
    Well, it's finally here, The Division has arrived after 3 years of delays. Thank the Lord! The first thing I need to say is that the beta doesn't do any justice to the full game, so if you drove out back then, maybe you made a mistake.

    Talking about the graphics, the game looks pretty good, it's not that gorgeus game you saw back in E3 with those spectacular physics, but even so it    Well, it's finally here, The Division has arrived after 3 years of delays. Thank the Lord! The first thing I need to say is that the beta doesn't do any justice to the full game, so if you drove out back then, maybe you made a mistake.

    Talking about the graphics, the game looks pretty good, it's not that gorgeus game you saw back in E3 with those spectacular physics, but even so it looks good. I won't say it's a Witcher 3, but for me it fits a good looking game category. The soundtrack is not bad, it has its moments, but is not something remarkable.

    As for the game itself, the gameplay is exactly what I expected, a combat cover system with RPG elements, people will feel akward puting an entire magazine of an assault rifle on the head of a human and not killing him, but given the kind of game it is, is what you get. I bet you that that is what most headaches has given Ubisoft.

    The main campaign has 26 missions with a not very engaging story, you just don't feel in the skin of your character, as happened with Destiny. This doesn't mean the game is over when you finish the campaign, there are many things to do: Collectibles, side quests, explore the DZ, etc. All this can be done in teams or alone. And that is one of the most positive things I've found, the matching system and team search, you can choose what you want to do (missions, DZ, exploration, etc) and it will automatically group you with people looking to do the same things as you, so if you don't have a guild you can always find someone to play with, well done there Ubisoft.

    Regarding the PvP, I will miss the competitive game lists Destiny has, but I'll get over it with Overwatch, Paragon and others realesing this year. This PvP is focused more on a survival, strategic teamplay complementing roles. In the DZ you are in tension at all times, but when you see approaching a team of 4 people and you stay 4vs4 aiming at eachother in complete silence... I believe I haven't experienced that tension ever in any other game and that's what I wanted here.

    I found a few bugs to date, which in my opinion are serious because they lead to an appcrash where the game blows up or you get thrown back the start menu. My friends have also found several bugs, but this is Ubisoft we're talking about, for the so low standard that I have about their latest games (looking two years back from now) I think it's ok, which is sad, we should demand the best, but this is what the industry has become. I still remember whole groups of NPCs falling from the sky in Assassins Creed Unity... Eventually it will stabilize and they'll fix it with patches, not to worry, it's a nuisance, yes, but you can still play the game.

    There is something that many of my fellow Clan members have told me, they are concerned about the time the game while be "alive", they don't believe (and I don't think it either) it will last as long as Destiny in which we've been together for over two years but has finally bottomed out for us since there hasn't been any new content for over half a year ago. The Division brings free DLCs, which is really appreciated by my wallet, and a season pass that will cover the needs of content for 2016. But 2017, with the large number of multiplayer titles that will come out this year and the next one, will be a difficult year to keep the game up, we'll see how Ubisoft surprises us or if they leave us in the lurch.

    At the moment I will continue enjoying the game with my friends, because it is what it is, a game that greatly improves playing in the company. Bye!    … Expand
  14. Akk3d1s
    Jul 26, 2016
    7
    Well, let me go and play destiny again...The division just feels so bland if you already played Destiny. It is not bad, it just lacks excitement and awe. It is, however, still fun if you play it with your friends, however, there are better alternatives out there. Rather spend your money on Destiny or Overwatch. I think even Warframe is a better experience.
  15. ofek1
    Nov 19, 2018
    7
    The division is a good game, I personally like looter shooters so I liked this one.
    pros:
    Graphics
    skills
    gun customization
    challenging missions
    dark zone

    cons:
    bad dialogue for some characters
    repetitive encounters
  16. hkpan4
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    This game is amazing, love the setting being in modern New York while nowadays so many RPGs being fantasy based. The graphics is beautiful much improved after watch dogs, the only thing I don't like is that enemies take too many bullets to kill even headshots, making the game unrealistic and not matching its real life setting. But it is very fun and have a good amount of content, love theThis game is amazing, love the setting being in modern New York while nowadays so many RPGs being fantasy based. The graphics is beautiful much improved after watch dogs, the only thing I don't like is that enemies take too many bullets to kill even headshots, making the game unrealistic and not matching its real life setting. But it is very fun and have a good amount of content, love the amount of real life guns and customizable mods, I loved borderlands and this game is kind of similar in the loot system and leveling up. I wasn't that excited when I buy this game only because my friend wanted to get it but it seems to exceed my expectations.
    I really appreciate this game being a coop campaign and can everything play entirely with friends, now a lot of developers become lazy and doesn't even include a single player campaign or coop elements. (star war, rainbow six) much more social compared to shooter rpg like fallout.. however the map as usual in ubisoft always shows too many points of interest in the map which strips away the fun and unknown excitement of exploration.
    Overall a very impressive third person shooter RPG, would really prefer it to be FPS!    … Expand
  17. AnTi_HeRo2100
    Mar 13, 2016
    7
    The Division

    The Division is a 3PS MMO by Ubisoft the whole concept of the game is that the world has been devastated by a virus killing off the majority of humanity and you are an agent that gets activated by? The Division! that's right to combat all of the rioters and attempt to cure the virus or whatever. This game is pretty fun even though the base game like so many others that    The Division

    The Division is a 3PS MMO by Ubisoft the whole concept of the game is that the world has been devastated by a virus killing off the majority of humanity and you are an agent that gets activated by? The Division! that's right to combat all of the rioters and attempt to cure the virus or whatever.

    This game is pretty fun even though the base game like so many others that are releasing being the fore runners of MMO's on console "cough" destiny "cough" has a pretty serious lack of content that guess what? will be fixed when the expansion releases. This isn't to say that the base game isn't fun because it really is especially if you play with others to complete your missions.

    This game boasts a pretty cool mod section for your weapons being able to carry 3 in all, consisting of barrel, laser, for grip, magazine, and skin upgrades for your various weapons.
    Being able to find clothing customize what your character looks like is pretty awesome i saw a guy yesterday that was dressed in what looked like a SS soldiers uniform however i may be mistaken.

    The meat and potatoes of this game is the actual gameplay and while i hate to say it, is the vision of its potential, as you play the division you will constantly think to yourself what is the end game going to be like especially if you are coming from destiny because in MMO's usually the endgame is the best part of the game and the rest just being a grind, ubisoft didn't really do that to much honestly what you see is what you get besides the "Dark Zone" which is a massive PvP area for players that has the best loot in the game where you can team up or go it alone, however if you team up and go all Gomer Pyle and kill your teammates you will be marked as a rogue and face some seriously harsh penalties and whoever kills you will get a pretty hefty reward which has caused encountering rogue players to be pretty rare its usually just new guys doing it to do it once. That's pretty much the endgame....yeah.

    So does this game have a lack of content? yes, does it remind you of vanilla destiny because of this? yes. however i really feel like the potential for the division is far greater than destiny's at this point ubisoft seems pretty content on having micro transactions be for items that don't affect progression or gameplay which is great. Ubisoft has been putting it out there of 8 man payer incursions which would be similar to raids in other games and time table for that? idk but hopefully in the first expansion they will extend it all a little bit we will see.

    The Division at this point 7/10 due to lack of content but its about time somebody stepped up to combat destiny.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. crypticturtle
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    To put it simply, this game is a loot game, like Destiny and Diablo. If you like those games, you will most likely enjoy this game. While I do enjoy it, it is nothing we haven't seen before.
  20. 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
  21. FamRok
    Mar 9, 2016
    7
    If you're looking for a loot-and-shoot game, this is the one you've been waiting for. Very similarly to Destiny, the story gets kind of put in the background whilst the gameplay is put at top. You shoot yourself through masses of bullet-sponge enemies and collect all types of new shiny loot for your character while listening to some voice(s) in the background. Even though the story isn'tIf you're looking for a loot-and-shoot game, this is the one you've been waiting for. Very similarly to Destiny, the story gets kind of put in the background whilst the gameplay is put at top. You shoot yourself through masses of bullet-sponge enemies and collect all types of new shiny loot for your character while listening to some voice(s) in the background. Even though the story isn't that impressive, the gameplay, the massive( no pun intended) amount of content and the hours of fun you can have with up to three other friends makes up for it.

    As mentioned above, there's no lack of content, but I'll admit most of the side-missions are of the same type and has the same kind of objectives, but that's the nature of all the games with a grind element to it.

    The dark zone, The Division's equivalent to PvP, is were you'll probably spend most of your time scavenging for better gear and weapons. It can get really tense when you and your buddies try to extract your newly acquired loot while suddenly getting attacked by another group of player controlled scavengers and having to defend the extraction zone and your gear from the rogue agents.

    All the reviewers saying this is a bad game clearly can't see the beauty of the game. It's a "different" take on a shooter where the enemies don't die in one hit and "RNG"-luck is a big factor to increase your stats. It's also a pretty game to look at with all of it's details in a snowy, post-apocalyptic New York

    It's well worth full price if you have someone to play co-op with. If not, maybe wait for a discount just because it can be a bit frustrating playing on your own, both in PvE and PvP.    … Expand
  22. RNG-Games
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    Overall Tom Clancy’s The Division is a solid shooter which takes a lot of inspiration from the RPG genre (if not always the right inspiration). The set up and gameplay is like any other Ubisoft game and is terribly uninspired. The storyline won’t leave a lasting impression, connect with you or have you hungering for more. Subsequently these factors combined with a lack of variety in theOverall Tom Clancy’s The Division is a solid shooter which takes a lot of inspiration from the RPG genre (if not always the right inspiration). The set up and gameplay is like any other Ubisoft game and is terribly uninspired. The storyline won’t leave a lasting impression, connect with you or have you hungering for more. Subsequently these factors combined with a lack of variety in the main story left us underwhelmed at the end of The Division. You should, however, spend time in The Division for its atmosphere; its beautifully crafted city is a true accomplishment. The dark zone PvP is great fun but requires a lot of dedication from the player but can so easily turn into a grind.

    The best way to play The Division, is to load it up and go exploring, take your time to simply see what the city has to offer. Then team up with friends to alleviate the inevitable grind.

    Full Review: http://www.rng-games.co.uk/rng-reviews-the-division/    … Expand
  23. aacak99022
    Mar 11, 2016
    7
    This game will not work without network connection and not all ps4 players have good network.Ubisoft should make it available in offline gameplay. They have said that will be played in offline far before release.And no confirmation before release that this game will work without network.Gameplay maybe good in multiplayer.
  24. Thealienaddict
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    This is not an innovative game, you should know that going into it. Although fights can get repetitive, and the story is incredibly cheesy, this is a game you can have blind fun with, as long as your expectations are not too high.
  25. KurtleSugarpant
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    Pretty decent.

    Pros Lots of loot and progression that's done well. Unique and fluid game play. Cons Endgame, this was personally not fun for me because I don't play with many people so the Dark Zone was just a death zone for me, every group will kill you for DZ cash so you lose any loot and progression you might have gained during your short time alive. It looks much more fun if    Pretty decent.

    Pros
    Lots of loot and progression that's done well.
    Unique and fluid game play.

    Cons
    Endgame, this was personally not fun for me because I don't play with many people so the Dark Zone was just a death zone for me, every group will kill you for DZ cash so you lose any loot and progression you might have gained during your short time alive. It looks much more fun if you have a group to play with.

    Story was pretty bunk.    … Expand
  26. viero
    Mar 23, 2016
    7
    A new MMO gaming experience with pure RPG elements. But many repetitious side missions and encounters; And some tactical problems including texture loading problems. Totally worth playing if you like new experiences or you are a MMO fan.
  27. JTV
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    A good third person RPG/MMO with guns, Good storyline that is base on the Coldwar era, the graphics are decent, game play is very fun at the same time can be very repetitive and the loading times can be annoying to look at.Once you hit level 30 you can very much do Daily missions which is like Instances in World of Warcraft which they have Heroics mode called Challenge Mode which can beA good third person RPG/MMO with guns, Good storyline that is base on the Coldwar era, the graphics are decent, game play is very fun at the same time can be very repetitive and the loading times can be annoying to look at.Once you hit level 30 you can very much do Daily missions which is like Instances in World of Warcraft which they have Heroics mode called Challenge Mode which can be very hard if you don't have good gear. As for PVP you very much venture out to the Dark Zone for by killing NPC or players by going rogue farming for Dark Zone for money,and loot but not much incentive to do this stuff.… Expand
  28. ghostdog281
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    [[positives]]:graphics are good especially the lighting system,NY is very detailed and realistic,skills and talents are diverse and useful i also like the base building and upgrading system of the game and dark zone is a blast with friends.
    [[negatives]]:the story is lackluster and forgetful,missions are repetitive and boring,characters are generic and uninteresting,game requires a    [[positives]]:graphics are good especially the lighting system,NY is very detailed and realistic,skills and talents are diverse and useful i also like the base building and upgrading system of the game and dark zone is a blast with friends.
    [[negatives]]:the story is lackluster and forgetful,missions are repetitive and boring,characters are generic and uninteresting,game requires a constant internet connection,no offline mode.
    {{overall}}:buy if u have good friends to play with otherwise wait for a price drop.    … Expand
  29. HamboneReviews
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    The Division is a well made game, the character feels good to move around, guns feel good to shoot, and the cover system is solid. The Darkness Zone is fun and can add some nice tension to the game when you visit it the first few times, but after that it becomes just another area to shoot targets that sometimes happen to be other players, which is fine as the core gameplay is fun but thisThe Division is a well made game, the character feels good to move around, guns feel good to shoot, and the cover system is solid. The Darkness Zone is fun and can add some nice tension to the game when you visit it the first few times, but after that it becomes just another area to shoot targets that sometimes happen to be other players, which is fine as the core gameplay is fun but this area feels like it was a missed opportunity. The main problem is that while the city of New York is beautiful it feels like nothing more than a big sandbox. The story is there but because it doesn't directly present itself to you it often times feels like background noise to just shooting more targets, and it's not as if the world is interesting enough to want to learn the story anyway like in a game like Bloodborne.

    Ultimately The Division is a good base of a game and there is a lot to expand on, but initially is lacking in any compelling content. Let's hope Excursions change that.    … Expand
  30. ConnorAllan
    May 18, 2016
    7
    Had fun during the first week of The Division, but now after not playing for a while it seems near impossible to do anything as everyone has surpassed me in gear score and have the best rolls on weapons and such. I'd say wait until the first Expansion comes out if you wish to buy The Division, as you will be able to go through the Dark Zone with ease to get the gear you need for the end game.
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#66 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
80

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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