Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. renaldowhat2
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    fun times. The shooting feels good to me. It's an mmorpg with guns and stuff. ringyroo bling blang bloo. zippity do da, zippity eh! my oh my what a wonderful day. Kill dudes. get stuff.
  2. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    I'm going to keep it direct and simple: I CAN'T PUT THIS GAME DOWN. It's like Ubisoft took parts from AC, Far Cry (and even Watchdogs) and the result is an incredible shooter with a solid MMO-ish structure around it.

    They appear to have learned what Destiny did well (and wrong) and created a very familiar experience that feels fresh and new. This game is incredibly addictive and a blast    I'm going to keep it direct and simple: I CAN'T PUT THIS GAME DOWN. It's like Ubisoft took parts from AC, Far Cry (and even Watchdogs) and the result is an incredible shooter with a solid MMO-ish structure around it.

    They appear to have learned what Destiny did well (and wrong) and created a very familiar experience that feels fresh and new. This game is incredibly addictive and a blast to play solo or with friends.

    Great new game, and something I'll be certainly playing for a long time!    … Expand
  3. specialguest
    Apr 3, 2016
    9
    As an early Destiny fan/season pass holder, and also a fairly early Destiny quitter, I can say that The Division seems to have missed every major blunder that Destiny made. The Division is a very similar concept to Destiny, but there are some big differences that make The Division Destiny's superior in my opinion. Those include: Real RPG elements, a functional cover system, more enjoyableAs an early Destiny fan/season pass holder, and also a fairly early Destiny quitter, I can say that The Division seems to have missed every major blunder that Destiny made. The Division is a very similar concept to Destiny, but there are some big differences that make The Division Destiny's superior in my opinion. Those include: Real RPG elements, a functional cover system, more enjoyable and useful skills, better matchmaking, and a very single-player friendly environment.… Expand
  4. ironsides00
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Recall that this game has always been intended as an RPG not a shooter. As such, enemies need to not always die in one hit (many do, but not elites or bosses. that would be lame even in a shooter). As an rpg, there is an element of grinding required to level up and find good gear and the right loadout for you. The balance probably needs a little work, but the gameplay is amazing and fun. IRecall that this game has always been intended as an RPG not a shooter. As such, enemies need to not always die in one hit (many do, but not elites or bosses. that would be lame even in a shooter). As an rpg, there is an element of grinding required to level up and find good gear and the right loadout for you. The balance probably needs a little work, but the gameplay is amazing and fun. I don't even find myself minding the repetition due to the dynamics of the combat. I've done PvE only thus far as I am not a huge PvP fan, but it has kept me quite engaged with a good story and depth in the characters and enemies. The world feels alive, though dying (as it should) and the graphics are pretty fabulous, as a person who has worked in multimedia myself. The game feels fluid and customizing your gear is fun. Yes your character model does not have a huge array of options ,but enough to simulate most ethnic groups unlike many game which claim customization. In addition, most of the appearance customization comes in the form of apparel which are purely cosmetic items of clothing. So if you like rpgs with a more action-like combat pace, tactical shooting, and you enjoy fairly grim story arcs, this is a great game. The co-op play is great and easy with drop-in drop-out online play, and can even be a significant challenge if you want to play some of the story missions on harder difficulties.… Expand
  5. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    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!
  6. lordsuarez
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Honestly The Division is a hard game to review due to the constantly changing feelings I have for the game. At times, The Division feels wonderful, when you successfully farm the Dark Zone and get plenty of loot HOWEVER at other times, you feel miserable when you find yourself constantly dying to the same bunch of rogues or to a ridiculous OP shotgunner. The experience I had up until IHonestly The Division is a hard game to review due to the constantly changing feelings I have for the game. At times, The Division feels wonderful, when you successfully farm the Dark Zone and get plenty of loot HOWEVER at other times, you feel miserable when you find yourself constantly dying to the same bunch of rogues or to a ridiculous OP shotgunner. The experience I had up until I reached level 30 was, no doubt, spectacular. The graphics, the gameplay and the great sense of progression always kept me playing the game. But once you reach level 30 the majority of the game's problems start to shine. It's unfair to say that though, as Ubisoft have released many updates in response to fans' requests, and personally I think they've done a great job. They've added new content to the Dark Zone, new weapons, new gear sets, a new score system and plenty of minor improvements.

    Overall it's a great game but still has plenty of room for improvement.    … Expand
  7. Unstoppabull
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    This is like destiny but set in new york without weird and funky enemies.
    It is fun to play alone, it is more fun to play it using matchmaking. It is epic to play with friends.
  8. metamyke
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. Great shoot and loot with elements from Diablo mixed with Destiny. Having a blast, but not rushing through the content for no reason.

    At first I was apprehensive of the cover-based combat system, but after playing in it since launch, I am extremely comfortable with it and find its very intuitive. The guns are varied and the mods make a noticeable difference to how they    Fantastic game. Great shoot and loot with elements from Diablo mixed with Destiny. Having a blast, but not rushing through the content for no reason.

    At first I was apprehensive of the cover-based combat system, but after playing in it since launch, I am extremely comfortable with it and find its very intuitive. The guns are varied and the mods make a noticeable difference to how they work.

    Very fun all around, cant find much to complain about.    … Expand
  9. Deathlinks
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    This game, to me reminds me of the good things destiny had along with the things it didnt. Add in the fact that it is more realistic, graphically superior, and a total blast makes this game deserve a 9. The only thing keeping it from a ten is the lack of activities to do at max level currently. There are short term plans of adding in the incursions which will be amazing, but currently iThis game, to me reminds me of the good things destiny had along with the things it didnt. Add in the fact that it is more realistic, graphically superior, and a total blast makes this game deserve a 9. The only thing keeping it from a ten is the lack of activities to do at max level currently. There are short term plans of adding in the incursions which will be amazing, but currently i have three daily activities, then i just go exploring.

    The Dark Zone.. is a wholllllle nother monster. This zone is full of chaos and fun. Except when you lose the high end gear you just unlocked from a chest, due to your team member, leaving your party and killing you rogue style.    … Expand
  10. Soma9840
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    This game is great. It has problems, very many in fact, but it's worth the cost. Let's start out with the positives.
    The atmosphere this game provides is stupendous. Just walking around the city, you'll find a real, living world. Enemies are nearly random, the graphics and sound are fantastic: to put it in short, the atmosphere is breathtaking.
    The gun modification system is well done    This game is great. It has problems, very many in fact, but it's worth the cost. Let's start out with the positives.
    The atmosphere this game provides is stupendous. Just walking around the city, you'll find a real, living world. Enemies are nearly random, the graphics and sound are fantastic: to put it in short, the atmosphere is breathtaking.
    The gun modification system is well done and easy to understand. In most modern games, an easy modification system is a rare sight, which means all the more credit to Ubisoft.
    Navigating the map can be really fun, surprisingly. There's tons of stuff to do, such as complete encounters, do side missions, loot, etc.
    I swear to God, I spend about 30 minutes each session trying to make my character look freaking fabulous. And I have succeeded.
    There's actual challenge to the game, meaning enemies aren't made of cotton candy and objectives are fairly tough. Each level will easily take up at least 30 minutes, sometimes up to an hour.
    All the technical stuff (Graphics, controls, less glitches, etc.) is superb.
    I, personally, think the story is pretty worth it. It'll keep you fairly interested for the most part.

    The game has problems though, so it is nowhere near perfect.
    You'll see the same enemies over and over again as you make a painstaking attempt to slaughter a million clones charging at you.
    If you're a level 10, have a group of levels 9-11 and then a level 30 or so comes on, you're screwed. The level unbalance can be crazy and outright unfair at times.
    The game's so called "bosses" are no more than bullet sponge versions of normal enemies.
    This is more of a complaint for Beta players: I remember at level 6 or 7 I was gathering loot in the DZ during the Beta and kicking ass with my sweet new gear. Now, the first time I was able to extract without getting brutally massacred by two bullets from the weakest enemies was at level 10 or 11. FML.
    If you buy the Gold Edition, the sawed off shotgun you get will only last up to about level 12 or 13, 15 if you're lucky (WHATEVER YOU DO, THOUGH, DON'T GET RID OF IT. EVER. IT WILL SAVE YOUR SORRY ASS WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT). The outfits for GD are sweet, though.

    With all of its problems, all of the good stuff is where The Division really shines. If you're hesitant, than read more into the game. If you're interested and are mostly on the side of getting it, you're probably going to love it.    … Expand
  11. Dartek
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    The Division have a clearly downgrade from the 2013's E3, the app that they show to us doesn't exist anymore, BUT is a great game, still good looking and also with the forever alone option and online multiplayer, dark zones are a great idea but they need to have more incentive to be aggressive and not so gentleman, is a TPS that feels sometimes like an RPG and have a lot of missions toThe Division have a clearly downgrade from the 2013's E3, the app that they show to us doesn't exist anymore, BUT is a great game, still good looking and also with the forever alone option and online multiplayer, dark zones are a great idea but they need to have more incentive to be aggressive and not so gentleman, is a TPS that feels sometimes like an RPG and have a lot of missions to accomplish and a great matchmaking this game must become greater with season pass and updates so, APPROVED to have it on your library!… Expand
  12. VirtualMan007
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    Finally a well good rounded holistic approach to this genre! It feels l'm going back to Ghost Recon Future Soldier tactical shooter and at same time playing a good well balanced open-world RPG with a twist of the PVP that I will actually be part of for once! This is by far one of there best game and record sales for the Ubisoft. They deserve all the kudos...
    P.S. Don't be a moron and    Finally a well good rounded holistic approach to this genre! It feels l'm going back to Ghost Recon Future Soldier tactical shooter and at same time playing a good well balanced open-world RPG with a twist of the PVP that I will actually be part of for once! This is by far one of there best game and record sales for the Ubisoft. They deserve all the kudos...
    P.S. Don't be a moron and compare this to Destiny...    … Expand
  13. The6ovnar
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    If Destiny was a phoenix then The Division is some kind of ultra-phoenix raising from Destiny’s ashes. To be clear I was one of the folks who loved Destiny but because of that I lived through all of its flaws, and there where many, so when I logged into The Division for the first time I expected to see the same kind of issues. My biggest cocern was the overhype/under promise that wasIf Destiny was a phoenix then The Division is some kind of ultra-phoenix raising from Destiny’s ashes. To be clear I was one of the folks who loved Destiny but because of that I lived through all of its flaws, and there where many, so when I logged into The Division for the first time I expected to see the same kind of issues. My biggest cocern was the overhype/under promise that was Destiny so imagine my surprise when that wasn’t the case.

    The Division is dense. Leveling up to 30 was an absolute treat with great gameplay and an amazing environment. Everything is mechanically sound, there is extensive crafting, serious equipment customization, and proper rpg mechanics rather than the shallow excuse Destiny had.

    The only negative comment I have about this game that the story lacks and takes a back seat to everything else. It doesn’t really become interesting until end game and once you’re there it seems like it’s going on in the peripheral and you’re not really a part of it.

    The environment is gorgeous and immersive. I have no idea how they managed to make a small part of New York into such a varied and interesting place, but Ubisoft did it. Each faction leaves its imprint on the areas they inhabit. The streets are alive despite being abandoned as crippled citizen’s hobble to you asking for aid.

    I’m level 30 and thoroughly invested in the End Game which is where these games really need to shine. Matchmaking is solid (if not perfect) and once you’re in with a good group the opportunities for PVE and PVP are endless. The open world integrates perfectly through the use of the darkzone making the endgame content seem like a real part of the world rather than a hallway tacked onto the game.

    As usual not everyone will love this game. You can’t please everyone, but if you take the time to sit down and invest in The Division you will find yourself sucked in and loving every moment of it.    … Expand
  14. Artor
    Mar 18, 2016
    8
    I was a fan of Rainbow Six games, in fact Tom Clancy's games in general so I was pumped when this finally came out. Ive been looking for a decent online game and I'm a little sick of COD/HALO style first person shooters. This is a whole new world that leans closer towards MMORPG's on a games console than any other. I love it. Plain and simple. Is there room for improvement? Of course! ButI was a fan of Rainbow Six games, in fact Tom Clancy's games in general so I was pumped when this finally came out. Ive been looking for a decent online game and I'm a little sick of COD/HALO style first person shooters. This is a whole new world that leans closer towards MMORPG's on a games console than any other. I love it. Plain and simple. Is there room for improvement? Of course! But the attention to detail, the graphics, the gameplay it's all good fun and doesn't feel as repetitive as Destiny which personally I thought was a real let down. I hope that they can expand on this game and make it better and bigger moving forward. To be able to interact with your environment more would be a good start.… Expand
  15. Hectik
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    I bought The Division to take a break from Destiny for awhile. Totally blew me away on how intricate the game is. I've broke this review down to suit the type of game.

    RPG aspect Excellent and very clever design. The classes aren't set in stone, you can easily switch to Heals, Tank and DPS freely which means you don't have to create too many alts. The Character Creator was a    I bought The Division to take a break from Destiny for awhile. Totally blew me away on how intricate the game is. I've broke this review down to suit the type of game.

    RPG aspect

    Excellent and very clever design. The classes aren't set in stone, you can easily switch to Heals, Tank and DPS freely which means you don't have to create too many alts. The Character Creator was a total bummer especially for this genre of game. I end up looking like 3 of my friends (I'm Asian btw, the stereotype of us looking alike. THE IRONY!!) You either have a choice between Asian, Afro American, Hispanic or middle age white guy...or ugly butch women with short hair.

    The loot drops are SOOOO much better than Destiny. You will be upgrading gear nearly every time you complete any missions. Fetch quests are no longer, you just complete missions get the gear and rewards straight away.

    Shooter aspect

    Totally 3rd person and again its RPG style. Head shots, although does more damage doesn't kill enemies straight away. FPS fans, might be turned away from this. Bosses are bullet sponges yet your team will need to use good strategy to bring them down eg. suppression fire, stun grenades. My only drawback is that there's no prone or crouch position and sneak.

    Story and Gameplay

    Story to me is pretty linear with good voice acting. The environment is top notch. Gunfire echoes down the empty streets, enemies shouting instructions making Combat really intense. AI can be a bit inconsistent. Times they flank you on both sides with shotguns and baseball bats, other times they climb on top of a car where they become a sitting duck.

    Co Op and Dark Zone PvP

    The Co Op I have no problems whatsoever. Still a fresh game, won't have a problem finding crews. As simple as choosing 'Open' and watch players jump in your game straight to the action.

    The Dark Zone is a new approach to PvP. You can either work as a team with other players to kill AI with high end gear or you can choose to go 'Rogue' and hunt down fellow human players and steal their loot but get punished more when you get killed. Any loot gathered can't be used unless extracted by chopper which makes the gameplay exciting yet stressful as you need to defend the extraction for about 2min from AI and human scavengers who will try to kill you at the very end and steal your loot. I find this an awesome way of PvP. It's not perfect yet but I think it will improve especially with the upcoming DLC.

    Overall, I love this game. Although they are 2 very different games, The Division did their research on Destiny's many flaws and came up trumps.

    I give it a 9 praising gameplay, multiplayer, graphics and sound.

    - 1 for the Character Creation as I found it very limited especially for a game with strong RPG features.    … Expand
  16. dominwska
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Outstanding NY enviroment, great coop/multi immerse play and loot system.
    In my opinion one of the best new IP's of this console generation.
    Hope The Division 2 will be placed in Tokyo:).
    Must check...
  17. MannyT
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never wrote a review for anything, but I do use metacritic for all my needs to see if games are worth purchasing. As I was going through the reviews, I saw someone saying that the game is shallow. This game is FAR from shallow. The environments and the gameplay is top of the line. No longer is it possible to be massively overpowered where I could pummel all my enemies because of brute strength and dumb A.I. Hard mode missions in this game is actually VERY HARD. It plays so beautifully that I don't mind retrying to kill a boss for hours on end as long as it goes down! As bosses gets harder, I get better strategically and actually feel accomplished after a mission. I love the skirmishes where two npc's from two different factions attack each other. I can literally go for cover and watch the whole fight play out and grab me some popcorn. I can snipe both factions slowly as they fight each other. I could even just walk away and let them handle their own business. This is an amazing game. Get it and I promise you wont regret it.… Expand
  18. Smoothzilla
    Apr 6, 2016
    8
    I was worried about this game after Watch Dogs but was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. The game looks great, plays even better. It's not perfect, some missions can get repetitive, but the good outweighs the bad. This is fun solo, but really shines when you play with friends.
  19. masterzzmax
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    After playing the Beta, I was hoping the game would stay exactly as it was. Ubisoft did not disappoint, making it even higher than my expectations. The graphics are done very well. Looking throughout the city, I could see that they spent a long time making it. Each individual trash bag, box, and whatever random items there are in a city, were placed by the developers. If you wish to playAfter playing the Beta, I was hoping the game would stay exactly as it was. Ubisoft did not disappoint, making it even higher than my expectations. The graphics are done very well. Looking throughout the city, I could see that they spent a long time making it. Each individual trash bag, box, and whatever random items there are in a city, were placed by the developers. If you wish to play in the Dark Zone, it is recommended to play with friends. The only downside about this game is the occasional glitches, where enemies glitch through objects and when you might be reading a tutorial, then it disappears right away. There are also some sound issues every once in a while, but that doesn't take anything away from the game.

    Would I recommend it? Yes. Try to get a buddy or two to play with you. It's much more fun that way.    … Expand
  20. ian1245
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    I've played around 35 hours so far, I like to take my time and enjoy the game as a whole instead of level up to the highest level ASAP. I'm taking my time with the story missions, side missions, collecting Intel and venturing into the dark zone and so far I am having a great time playing this game solo and with a buddy.

    The story puts you in realistic setting where a virus outbreak has    I've played around 35 hours so far, I like to take my time and enjoy the game as a whole instead of level up to the highest level ASAP. I'm taking my time with the story missions, side missions, collecting Intel and venturing into the dark zone and so far I am having a great time playing this game solo and with a buddy.

    The story puts you in realistic setting where a virus outbreak has occurred and you, as a division agent are required to find out what happen and restore order. Besides a gripping story the collectable Intel is massively detailed and gives a great back story leading up to the outbreak and the activities which have occurred during the first 2 weeks of the virus spreading and the collapse of the city.

    I've read other reviews giving a 1 or 2 / 10 for graphics due to a graphical downgrade but a review should be based on the game at launch and as the graphics stand they are simple amazing and do not warrant negative reviews.

    As a cover base RPG shooter you need to take cover and think tactically for every fight how you are going to take down the enemies, this is not a run 'N' gun game. There are lots of perks, abilities and talents to choose from to make your character play to your game style. Yes there is "bullet sponging" which takes away from the realistic setting but for a RPG its universally known you need to level up and get better equipment to deal with those tougher enemies, this does not take away the enjoyment of the game.

    The Division has MMO elements, you can either invite your friends to your group and tackle story missions together or advance into the dark zone, which is a PvP area. The dark zone can provide a player with mixed emotions and a different experience each time you enter. When you enter you don't know if you will be attacked by a rogue player while trying to extract some loot, or being helped to take down a boss. The game offers matchmaking as well if you do not have friends who have the game.

    Pros = Graphics, Co-op, gameplay, loot, customization, crafting.
    Cons = Some mission repetitiveness, Always-online is required.    … Expand
  21. MonsterEv0
    Mar 11, 2016
    8
    While this game is more of an 8 or 9 out of 10 but to counter those idiots completely bashing the game I gave it a 10. When I heard of everything that Ubi planned to do with the Division I was both exited and worried. It was a lot that they planned to do and their recent track record was not very good with unity, watchdogs, etc. Having played this game for quite a while I can say that ItWhile this game is more of an 8 or 9 out of 10 but to counter those idiots completely bashing the game I gave it a 10. When I heard of everything that Ubi planned to do with the Division I was both exited and worried. It was a lot that they planned to do and their recent track record was not very good with unity, watchdogs, etc. Having played this game for quite a while I can say that It was successful in doing what it set out to do. I am having a blast and love everything about the game. I highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of loot games.… Expand
  22. bluffreggie123
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    So, I picked up a copy of the division on release day (I had a special edition pre-ordered) and after waiting in all day I managed to get on it on Tuesday night at 7pm.

    I’ve hit it pretty hard over the last few days and have been very impressed by it thus far and I would recommend it to those that enjoy cover based shooters (think GRAW and gears of war). As par the course for an RPG    So, I picked up a copy of the division on release day (I had a special edition pre-ordered) and after waiting in all day I managed to get on it on Tuesday night at 7pm.

    I’ve hit it pretty hard over the last few days and have been very impressed by it thus far and I would recommend it to those that enjoy cover based shooters (think GRAW and gears of war). As par the course for an RPG there’s plenty of elements that will get people addicted.

    The gun play is excellent, with very realistic gun designs, recoil and sound effects (something the Tom Clancy games have been excellent at since they started). However, I would question the ‘real’ distance them flamethrowers the cleaners use can reach!

    The city is visually excellent, and the weather effects are amazing. From a bright sunny day where you can see blocks away, to a blizzard which reduces visibility to near zero, making it harder to not get ambushed, is fantastic.

    Multiplayer is seemless with no loading screens after the original match making loading. Working with a team of mates is where this game comes to life. When you do team up, there are more enemies and are tougher as well which is cool and requires more tactics from the group than to just run and shoot. for an added chllenge try replaying missions with some mates on hard difficulty, its insane!

    The fabled ‘trades’ of ‘tank’, ‘healer’ and ‘DPS’ have been included but in such a way that it feels seemless. Each player gains access to all talents when levelling up, and can be switched at any point to suit any situation. Having different selections for each player helps though! The amount of emphasis to each ‘trade’ is added to by the gear you wear and is staple to how you craft and keep the loot you have won from encounters and missions. It feels very well rounded thus far.

    I ventured into the Dark Zone alone, which is the main PVP area, however I misread the level requirement and got smashed before I got 100 metres in, but I did see someone trying to extract the gear they got whislt exploring the dark zone, and they got ambushed by NPCs and some players were looking on waiting to pick it up should he die (its everyman for themselves in there!). i have since been in with some mates and it was an absolute balst. Totally different to the main game, you have to survie trying to get loot, then survive further when extratcing loot, its great!

    All in all, great game. I can see myself spending some serious time on this!

    People compare it to Destiny, which is incorrect as it’s a different type of game. Destiny was for all intents and purposes an arcade shooter; the division isnt. you need to use your cover and think about the fights not just run in! There was also no story with destiny (they could tell you the story but they don’t have time……) to which I need in a game. The division stands on its own and hopefully its longevity will be ensured by the DLC that’s due to come out.    … Expand
  23. sly117
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Great game, having sunk in a lot of hours I can say this game is great. It has extremely in-depth gear customization, awesome level design, so much fun to play with friends. Most people who have reviewed this probably have not reached end game... There is lots to do, Daily missions, high-level dark zone with extremely hard ai, especially LMB, Ai will flank, push forwards, grenade theGreat game, having sunk in a lot of hours I can say this game is great. It has extremely in-depth gear customization, awesome level design, so much fun to play with friends. Most people who have reviewed this probably have not reached end game... There is lots to do, Daily missions, high-level dark zone with extremely hard ai, especially LMB, Ai will flank, push forwards, grenade the hell out of your position to force you on the move. It definitely makes for intense firefights! Also, challenge mode is extremely difficult, great teamwork is a must in order to complete these missions. With incursions coming up in the free update this game is looking to be pretty good!… Expand
  24. valdeezy215
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Oh my stars!!! This game is absolutely amazing! The guns are great! The coop is great! The graphics are great! The entire game play is SICK!!! Totally worth every penny I spent!! So far, best game of the year!
  25. codeofjustin
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    DO NOT LISTEN TO ALL THE JERKS GIVING THIS A 1 -4 out of 10.

    This is a solid game and i am addicted to it! i was so skeptical about this but i have been with Ubisoft since day one and i will always praise them for trying new things when a lot of developers play it safe... Graphics - 9 Gameplay - 9 Story - 9 Presentation -9 Replayability -9 All the people giving this game low    DO NOT LISTEN TO ALL THE JERKS GIVING THIS A 1 -4 out of 10.

    This is a solid game and i am addicted to it! i was so skeptical about this but i have been with Ubisoft since day one and i will always praise them for trying new things when a lot of developers play it safe...

    Graphics - 9
    Gameplay - 9
    Story - 9
    Presentation -9
    Replayability -9

    All the people giving this game low scores because they think its cool to bash ubisoft - 0 annnd all the bashers have already bought this game anyways.    … Expand
  26. Jereld
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    So far, it is solid. I love how the game is instanced, you never really see anyone else unless you are in a common area. If you want multiplayer you can go into the Dark Zone, if you don't you can stay out and just play by yourself, or with friends.
  27. dallasnda614
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    Ignore the 0s that turds are giving this! You can bet its either destiny fanboys, casual kids or just trolls! One word can describe the division in my 50 hrs so far "AMAZING" its easily the best game i have played in years and worth the praise! Believe the hype for once.
  28. BillGoldsbor
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    Best Game of 2016 they should have hyped it up more i love walking the streets of the destroyed new York it makes me feel like im there in real life :)
  29. Glackbuy2014
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    best ball sack game out extracellular 2015 flack boy revamped! please do yourself flavor and buy this game is you like shooting people and clacking people with your Springfield rifle :)

    -ConsoleMaster
  30. jony1000
    Mar 21, 2016
    8
    I find this game a lot of fun.Really great fun with co-op with your freinds and graphics are absolutly amazing.An Amazing game with great amount of missions.

    It's an excellent game.I recommend it.
  31. TheWoodenMan
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    The Division is a cover based 3rd person RPG shooter set in a post pandemic New York. The setting is richly detailed and you can spend hours exploring. At it's heart, the game is a love letter to Diablo 3 and strongly revolves around having and getting loot to boost your abilities, despite the strong loot focus, the game still requires you to be proficient at gunplay. Often compared toThe Division is a cover based 3rd person RPG shooter set in a post pandemic New York. The setting is richly detailed and you can spend hours exploring. At it's heart, the game is a love letter to Diablo 3 and strongly revolves around having and getting loot to boost your abilities, despite the strong loot focus, the game still requires you to be proficient at gunplay. Often compared to destiny, but realistically defies comparison and occupies a genre all on it's own. Looking forward to see what extended endgame Massive and Ubisoft provide as you can get to level 30 in only a week with some commitment! (could be a 9 with more extended end game and clan support)… Expand
  32. Bricci89
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Really great game. I like The Division more than Destiny! Great story telling by Echos, phone calls and videos; oh my goodness the videos are so twisted. You really feel for the unlucky souls who have to live in what's left of New York.

    Love teaming up with friends and doing missions.
  33. HalenFox
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Tom Clancy's The Division is representative of the future potential of hybrid MMO/single player games. You can play as a loner seeking to complete the 25-30 hour diverse main missions and enjoy the best realized story I've ever experienced in an MMO title.

    Yet, I recommend that most players find a friend or two to get the most out of the game. Adding party members increases enemy    Tom Clancy's The Division is representative of the future potential of hybrid MMO/single player games. You can play as a loner seeking to complete the 25-30 hour diverse main missions and enjoy the best realized story I've ever experienced in an MMO title.

    Yet, I recommend that most players find a friend or two to get the most out of the game. Adding party members increases enemy numbers and intelligence. A coordinated party will have much more success in Dark Zone PVP areas where every other human being is met with extreme caution. In addition, multiple party members allow individuals to specialize their stats for a specific role using the surprisingly deep RPG customization. Loot and experience are individual, so there is no worry about getting less experience or loot while in a party.

    Customization runs very deep in The Division. Weapons have several tiers and several levels. A more rare item may have unique abilities that are unlocked based upon your player stats. In addition, each weapon has a unique number of mod slots that allow you to further customize the stability, damage, critical hit chances, and zoom. Armor is similarly varied. Armor number is not necessarily the only thing you want to consider when equipping new pieces. Each piece of armor (chest, mask, gloves, holster, backpack, knee pads) gives a different stat boost (guns(attack), stamina(health), and technology (abilities). If playing in a group as a specific role, you may want the armor that gives you the best skill upgrade, not purely the one with the highest armor rating. Armor can also have mod slots that allow for further customization. As you upgrade your base of operations you'll unlock a crafting table to make your own gear and crafting items and a recalibration which can be used to gamble on a random selection of stat buffs for armor.

    Your character customization includes abilities (must be activated), talents (must be equipped), and perks (passive). Within the abilities, you can unlock further customization. For example, a sentry turret can be altered to mark enemies, shock and temporarily paralyze enemies, or shoot fire. You can also outfit your character in various ways for a fun look. Choose between various types and colors of hats, shirts, pants, coats, scarves, and shoes. Color coordinating with party members can also be useful for identification in the Dark Zone.

    The environment of the game is outstanding. As a person who previously lived in New York City, I found myself stopping to admire the landmarks I recognized and the familiarity it brought to the game. The desolate landscape of a cold and unforgiving city in the middle of winter is represented perfectly. All around you remnants of a society gone past remain. Sick citizens cough, cry, and plead for help. The game captures what a pandemic in a major center like New York City could do. The Division is by no means a small game, but it is somewhat disappointing key areas like Central Park and Harlem are not accessible in the current game. In addition, there's several boroughs left untouched. Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx would be great for further exploration. Imagine fighting through waves of enemies in Yankee Stadium or Citi Field. Fingers crossed for expansions.

    The endgame causes a slight slowdown in gameplay. Yet, this should be expected after indulging in the 25-30 marathon of main story missions and getting to the main level cap. For a game that is not subscription nor microtransaction based, this is more than acceptable. However, if you do find yourself wanting more there are various side missions, encounter missions, a separate Dark Zone level cap, various collectibles to give you story context, base upgrades, loot, and daily missions to keep you and your friends very busy. Trophies/Achievements and UPlay points give nice incentive to replay story missions on Hard difficulty as well. In addition, there are clear statements of various missions and events such as "incursions" coming soon in free updates.

    In summation, Tom Clancy's The Division is a masterpiece in fun team mechanics, hybrid gameplay, and deep customization. The game draws many comparisons to Destiny. It's not surprising seeing how few of these types of games currently exist. However, the launch version of Destiny felt very empty, lacked storytelling, and had bare bones customization and enemy variation. The Division does not suffer from any of these shortcomings. Those looking for a great 30 hours of single player fun or countless hours of coop fun with friends, look no further than The Division.    … Expand
  34. Clevis
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    This game is fantastic. it scratches all the right RPG itches and it provides great team play for those who have friends that they want to play through the game with . The mechanics of the dark zone are excellent. the cover based shooting mechanics work great. huge environment to explore and many collectible items to discover that are interesting and add depth and flavor to the game. theThis game is fantastic. it scratches all the right RPG itches and it provides great team play for those who have friends that they want to play through the game with . The mechanics of the dark zone are excellent. the cover based shooting mechanics work great. huge environment to explore and many collectible items to discover that are interesting and add depth and flavor to the game. the crafting system is done well. it is deep enough to be satisfying but not overly complicated. and it allows for the creation of some seriously useful gear. there are a few weird bugs where the player can call through the environment and and other characters do not render correctly . however these problems are few and far between and do not persist between sessions. the character creation was a little lighter than what i would have liked. im hoping they add more depth to it in the future. overall this game however is great. hugely deep world with huge amounts of customization of skills and gear set. love it.… Expand
  35. EdeAbreu
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    let me tell you guys something, i have been playing video games for a long time and i was not getting hook up easily with a game but this RPG shooter is amazing. sometimes it gets repetitive in what you need to do but the fact that you have secondary missions that will grow your level, it reminds me of this online RPG like lineage or silkroad of course with the cool fact that this is alet me tell you guys something, i have been playing video games for a long time and i was not getting hook up easily with a game but this RPG shooter is amazing. sometimes it gets repetitive in what you need to do but the fact that you have secondary missions that will grow your level, it reminds me of this online RPG like lineage or silkroad of course with the cool fact that this is a shooter game. amazing game you will not get dissapointed… Expand
  36. Socals_Finest87
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Having 6 plus years of WoW experience, I am qualified to give a valid opinion on MMO/RPG games. Tom Clancy The Division reminds me of wow in a number of ways. For one, the min/max aspect always reminds me why I am playing the game as Its addicting to improve my character and see what works best for the team. Speaking of team, this is a MMOish type of game so the idea of working as a teamHaving 6 plus years of WoW experience, I am qualified to give a valid opinion on MMO/RPG games. Tom Clancy The Division reminds me of wow in a number of ways. For one, the min/max aspect always reminds me why I am playing the game as Its addicting to improve my character and see what works best for the team. Speaking of team, this is a MMOish type of game so the idea of working as a team such as playing the best possible roles for the team, doing call outs and overall concentrating on the single goal of completing the mission is very fun and important to mention because to be honest, this game is meant to be played with your buddies. However, single player is fine but you would be having a way better experience playing with friends as you can explore the DZ without the anxiety of going solo. Overall, this game is a must buy for anyone looking to play with friends, but in a more in-depth way such as the reasons I stated above. Although this is a personal gripe I felt that the controls were a little clunky from the begginning, however one gets use to it after playing for the game for a while. 9/10 for me.… Expand
  37. Doolin
    May 17, 2016
    8
    This game was good! It did let down most of the expectations people had, but it is a good game. The graphics are stunning, as expected. The gameplay is amazing as well! Some of the best gameplay in any next gen game that comes to mind. There is a very large variety in weapons, from submachine guns to assault rifles, to shotguns, to marksman rifles, etc. The weapon modification system isThis game was good! It did let down most of the expectations people had, but it is a good game. The graphics are stunning, as expected. The gameplay is amazing as well! Some of the best gameplay in any next gen game that comes to mind. There is a very large variety in weapons, from submachine guns to assault rifles, to shotguns, to marksman rifles, etc. The weapon modification system is absolutely amazing, as well! This adds a lot of customization to the game and the weapons. The clothing customization definitely should've been better, but at least it was there. The plot, the main story, was lacluster to say the least. You don't get attached to any characters, or get engaged in the plot or anything. Although, I didn't really expect an amazing story from The Division. Although, the actual missions are structured extremely well. The main missions are very fun, because of the gameplay and structure of the mission. As an RPG, I expected a better character creator at the beginning, I was let down though. It's not a huge deal but it should've been better. A lot of people compare The Division to Destiny. I'm going to do that in the sense that, at launch, The Division is good, just like Destiny was good at launch. But overtime, with more updates and stuff of the sort, I think The Division can become amazing, just like Destiny is now.… Expand
  38. CheddarPlays
    Jul 13, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Division is a game that takes place in manhattan totally destroyed because of a virus that caused total chaos in the city .
    You assume the role of an agent of the secret organization The Division . The customization of very bad character , making you put a character that has any there.
    The feedback of the story is good, but does not develop .
    The gameplay is good , but the aim is heavy and with little accuracy. Physical is good to a certain extent . HP 's character and enimies are based on Level .
    So sometimes you take to kill them    … Expand
  39. Damian_roar
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    As my humble review i wold say that in generals terms, if you liked the ambience of watchdogs, the shooting of Borderlands (weapon stats and crafting, status effect added to bullets, etc), and the looting system of diablo, this game is for you.

    Pros: + Incredible details not just on the graphics, but on the sound. It has a dynamic night/day cycle, and even climate cycle. + Details to    As my humble review i wold say that in generals terms, if you liked the ambience of watchdogs, the shooting of Borderlands (weapon stats and crafting, status effect added to bullets, etc), and the looting system of diablo, this game is for you.

    Pros:
    + Incredible details not just on the graphics, but on the sound. It has a dynamic night/day cycle, and even climate cycle.
    + Details to the minimum. You can hear the echo that makes a dog and a pigeon when flying on a snowy street, people fighting over food, dogs pissing and living their day, baggage bags stacked on the corridors of abbandoned buildings, and one thing that personally liked a lot that got me immersed, when doing sidequests i got into this IT building, and saw at guy desk, a picture of his wife and daughters at Paris.
    + Fun campaign and story, the one that you go completing by getting the audios, drones, and stuff arround the map.
    + Fun gameplay. You can craft, fight, personalize your character and gear.
    + Lots of loot.
    + After completing the campaign (30+hrs). you still have tons of fun on the Dark Zone wich has its own mechanics).
    + A game that can be played Solo or with a Group of friends.

    Cons:

    - UI could do some improvements. (Wich are coming on the 1.4 patch).
    - Unbalance on the Dark Zone. (Also coming on the patch).
    - Some secondary misions can get repetitive.
    - Had some crashes during the game that got me restarting the game.

    In general terms is a very solid game made by ubisoft, got me immersed all the weekend playing and doing all the sidemissions and stuff. Tagging along with some random guys to try some difficulty missions and discovering the ruined city by myself. Watching my steps because you never know how powerfull some enemies arround the corner may be. And apreciating every detail that the developers did put on the game. 9/10.    … Expand
  40. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    9
    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.
  41. Alka
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing, i'm looking for this for a long time on my ps4 , and i love every moment, keep the good work ubisoft, thank u for this masterpiece
  42. MrGnome
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, great playability, RPG system and shooter/mobility mechanics. Can't judge on the story so far, but for what I have the chance to taste it seems like it's going to tons of fun. The PvP system at the DarkZone is simply amazing, the guy that had came up with the idea should get an Oscar.

    Shame on the server problems at launch but I hope Ubisoft seize the opportunity and don't    Amazing game, great playability, RPG system and shooter/mobility mechanics. Can't judge on the story so far, but for what I have the chance to taste it seems like it's going to tons of fun. The PvP system at the DarkZone is simply amazing, the guy that had came up with the idea should get an Oscar.

    Shame on the server problems at launch but I hope Ubisoft seize the opportunity and don't let this one slip away, besides that, I have not had any connection problem.    … Expand
  43. temaxa
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    It is the best game which I ever played. I waited for her long ago and she has met my expectations. Take everything and you won't regret. 10 of 10.!!!
  44. kamelot
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Three years waiting and The Division finally comes. And I have to say that this game is a masterpiece. Beautiful graphics, environment full of things, objects, crashed cars, realistic weapons, complete gear customization, very nice narrative. So let the apocalypse begin and just enjoy it!
  45. kwstas
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    forget destiny buy this game and you will see . this game have a great concept , it is so good in style in gameplay it is not a first person , it is a 3rd person view rpg game with guns , i highly recommend it . and if you love shooting games this will shock you
  46. MadQuaj
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    More fun than a COD retread. Its a good looking game. The guns are awesome. No lag. I cant wait to score another sweet piece of loot. Totally addicting.
  47. Cowboy4Christ
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    It's like Ubisoft had a meeting and said, "We're going to show everyone how to make a video game!", because when you see the amount of money, creativity, detail, next gen graphics and vision that went into this game... there's really nothing else to compare it to. The Division is in a league of it's own. Gamers, this is the game we've been waiting for!
  48. gregwwinkler
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    The Division is a game many have been wanting for years. I'm talking about before it was even announced 3 years ago. Gamers have been looking forward to a good RPG Shooter that satisfied both Shooter and RPG enthusiasts in equal manner since shooter games existed. The Division is that game.
    It is clear and apparent that a lot of time was put into the development. In many ways it does    The Division is a game many have been wanting for years. I'm talking about before it was even announced 3 years ago. Gamers have been looking forward to a good RPG Shooter that satisfied both Shooter and RPG enthusiasts in equal manner since shooter games existed. The Division is that game.
    It is clear and apparent that a lot of time was put into the development. In many ways it does so many things right and in few areas does it sell short.

    GAMEPLAY - The best aspect of this game so far is the core gameplay. Forget about the RPG elements for now. This is a cooperative tactical shooter at heart. Is it the most realistic? No, but that is to be expected. Its a video game after all. If you want simulation play ARMA. The ability to fire and maneuver and play tactically with a team of 4 is exactly what you'll get with The Division. It is a fun cooperative shooter. Now the enemies are a little "spongy". Some are complaining about this saying " its unrealistic humans would die faster in real life". Yeah that is correct... Good observation, but, nobody complains when their fighting a dragon with a sword that's flying around spitting fire and talking at the same time. Nobody is sitting around saying "this doesn't happen in real life...."
    Now when we start talking about the RPG aspect it is a little different than most and it doesn't have the depth that some RPG's on the market offer such as The Witcher. However it still satisfies. This is a numbers game and is a little complicated to soak in at first but any fan of the RPG genre wouldn't complain. After all that's what an RPG is all about. You can explore, buy, sell, craft, upgrade, and loot just like any other RPG out there. The Loot system so far for my play through has been a little unsatisfying but at this point I have not completed the game and cannot fully comment. I spent a few hours in the Dark Zone as well and seemed to have trouble finding something I wanted. Maybe I'm just picky.
    Next I want to comment on the controls. I have only one small complaint here. I would pop out of cover all the time when I didn't want to and move around corners when I didn't want to. Well, apparently someone in the dev. team felt the same and put it in the control options to fix both of these issues. Now of course this was purely personal preference and not a legitimate complaint.    … Expand
  49. iRockYou
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just like Destiny you need to give this game a chance. I believe the additional content, updates and fixes to the servers will make this one of the best MMO hybrid RPG's to date. For now its kind of a rocky start. For some reason Uplay has issues with online games. Assassins Creed Unity was a good example. Great vision and idea but ended up going south due to the ongoing problems with the servers. Games need to move in this direction; Online campaigns and missions in an open world, playing with your friends like a dungeon crawl with a boss at the end and plenty of loot, customizations and items to collect on the way feels right. The Division's graphics are up to par, some lag during battles when things get crazy. The story gets lost at times and you really are not that interested. But at least they attempt to integrate a story into an MMO kudos for that. Looking forward to the future as I did purchase the gold package with the season pass. Hopefully Uplay has some tricks under there sleeve otherwise it may be a bust. I have faith the game will get better. So far a good fun game looking forward to all the improvements and what could be one of the best games this year. As of now the game gets an 8.0 but looks like it could move to a 10 hopefully soon.… Expand
  50. FedeGeko
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    best game evah rjgirgdjgsnrjghiregbjfsblkjrbgòjrbgisbflkjsbfglkdbglkdsbgòdrbgodbgobfszòvjlbxkfvbdfbvfbvkbdvkbfdlkbdfklblkdfjbkjdfbvjkdbvkdvbdkjvbdkjbvkdjvbkjdbv
  51. Heelwerk
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This is the first review I've ever done about a game, I just thought I had to do it because of all the negatves reviews this game get's from CoD & BF fanboys with tunnelvision.

    It's the most fun I had while playing a game with friends and (alone), since Guild Wars 1 & Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls. One thing I've learned from MetaCritic is that you never should judge a game by it's    This is the first review I've ever done about a game, I just thought I had to do it because of all the negatves reviews this game get's from CoD & BF fanboys with tunnelvision.

    It's the most fun I had while playing a game with friends and (alone), since Guild Wars 1 & Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls.

    One thing I've learned from MetaCritic is that you never should judge a game by it's scores. Most of the great games I enjoyed were rated around a 7.

    Hell, even my girlfriend bought this game to play it with me. And she also enjoys it fully, grinding, loot, side ops, fun story and amazing graphics in openworld. What's more fun standing together in a part of New York, behind her giving her cover, headshots, while she empties her machinegun?!    … Expand
  52. piperatthegates
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game had a lot of hype and delays. If you're like me and didn't follow it and are taking this game at face value, it's a great game. Fantastic graphics and in-game UI, gunplay is very fun, world feels rich and alive with the random civilian encounters and passing conversations, and best of all (for me) they seem to have struck a perfect balance between the RPG and shooter elements.
  53. Ernie43
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    I'm putting 10/10 just to attempt to balance some of those lame 0/10 scores that the trolls add.

    My opinion is that the game is 8.5+/10 right now I'm really enjoying it and that's pretty surprising as I normally shun shooters, I loathe games like CoD/Battlefield/Halo/Killzone/Arma/CSgo etc etc and I normally play rpg games but this is really fun. its sort of Diablo with guns. so    I'm putting 10/10 just to attempt to balance some of those lame 0/10 scores that the trolls add.

    My opinion is that the game is 8.5+/10 right now I'm really enjoying it and that's pretty surprising as I normally shun shooters, I loathe games like CoD/Battlefield/Halo/Killzone/Arma/CSgo etc etc and I normally play rpg games but this is really fun.

    its sort of Diablo with guns. so if you enjoy the rpg aspect of hunting for new "loot" then you'd probably enjoy this. I also enjoy breaking down the junk weapons and armour I find and using the component pieces to craft new items. its fun and modding weapons is fun too!    … Expand
  54. Tarrys
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Personally i did have a blast playing the game this week with my brother. Its just fun to do all the activities together and to level up. Im also enjoying the deep rpg part, its very satisfying to play around with all the options and to develop an character which fits my playstyle. i can recommend this game to all ppl who like to shoot and loot and having fun to play around with characterPersonally i did have a blast playing the game this week with my brother. Its just fun to do all the activities together and to level up. Im also enjoying the deep rpg part, its very satisfying to play around with all the options and to develop an character which fits my playstyle. i can recommend this game to all ppl who like to shoot and loot and having fun to play around with character rpg options.… Expand
  55. markelfo
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    El juego tiene detalles muy cuidados y lo más importante es que es muy jugable . Visualmente está muy logrado y va bastante fino . Las habilidad y ventajas a desbloquear invitan a meter horas , habrá que ver qué tal lo maneja Ubisoft cuando no halla nada más que desbloquear , pero de momento el juego es recomendable .
  56. 1000
    May 2, 2016
    10
    And here it is. All the hype was real, this game is a BLAST and gives us everything that Destiny should have been a year ago. The shooting mechanics are 100% on point and the loot system is always driving you forward. Epic game.
  57. NewSlang
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    This game is FREAKING BOSS. Really - not that much new ground here, but it combines the funnest elements of many games into a very polished experience. There's the loot and shoot of Borderlands, the combat is and gunplay is polished, it feels a bit like Uncharted or Gears of Wars The RPG elements are done right. The city of New York feels very believable, very detailed. The interiorsThis game is FREAKING BOSS. Really - not that much new ground here, but it combines the funnest elements of many games into a very polished experience. There's the loot and shoot of Borderlands, the combat is and gunplay is polished, it feels a bit like Uncharted or Gears of Wars The RPG elements are done right. The city of New York feels very believable, very detailed. The interiors are great. The Mission inside the MACYS department store feels like you're fighting in a big department store. More fun with a group of people you know.

    It's not perfect - it needs to be a bit bigger, it needs trading and a clan system and just more content overall - but this game is certainly on the right path - and if they continue this path people will enjoy this game for a long time.

    The Dark Zone PVP is done RIGHT. It's so tense, some of the best moments in gaming i've had in a long time. Highly recommend this game.    … Expand
  58. DoUEvnLft
    Mar 11, 2016
    8
    When I played both the closed and open betas for this game, I very much disliked this game. I didn't have fun with it at all, with or without friends, but for some reason, I gave the game another chance and bought it. In my 10+ hours of gameplay I have so far, I have had an absolute blast. I have no idea what I missed in the beta, or if there were mechanics or elements absent from the betaWhen I played both the closed and open betas for this game, I very much disliked this game. I didn't have fun with it at all, with or without friends, but for some reason, I gave the game another chance and bought it. In my 10+ hours of gameplay I have so far, I have had an absolute blast. I have no idea what I missed in the beta, or if there were mechanics or elements absent from the beta that make the game far more interesting, but something happened and I can't stop playing the game.

    The combat is fun and require legitimate strategy rather than just 'aim shoot bang u ded', and often requires coordination and communication between you and your teammates to effectively tackle an objective. On top of this, the visuals look absolutely fantastic on PS4. The snow-covered streets are an absolute blast to walk around and look at, and there's a sense of barrenness, but executed correctly, unlike games like Fallout 4.

    I'll probably update this review as I collect my thoughts for it, but for now I am going to go ahead and say this: if you've been following this game for a while and are still interested in it, it'll absolutely be worth your time and money. I love this game and I can't wait to go back to sink many more hours into it.    … Expand
  59. PeteyB
    Jan 17, 2017
    9
    This is one of my first games on PS4 and to this day, close to Dark Souls 3, kept me for the longest time. After 106h in game I come back with pleasure. For few quests, for few dungeons etc. Just to relax. To upgrade character. For me this is very solid game, with amazing potential. I highly recommned it to everyone.
  60. BrazilianLegacy
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Great game , if you like destiny and uncharted mix ,lack some endgame , there is not too much to do after you hit level cap,just grind for loot,but will probably be solved with the next update
  61. sully22
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    After a week or so of gameplay, I like this game, it had potential to be even better though.

    It's a little repetitive, if only the designers had have used their imaginations a little more.....
  62. Godslike1
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    I've put in about 30 hours to this game and so far it's really good. My only worry is that it might get a little bit repetitive. Hopefully the DLC, both free and $$ will bring something new too the table. The game needs more variety in enemies, more variety in missions and more customization options for both character and gun. Too much equipment look exactly the same, and most of theI've put in about 30 hours to this game and so far it's really good. My only worry is that it might get a little bit repetitive. Hopefully the DLC, both free and $$ will bring something new too the table. The game needs more variety in enemies, more variety in missions and more customization options for both character and gun. Too much equipment look exactly the same, and most of the clothes are similar. I rate this game an 8, but considering we're only a week in, it has the potential to become a 10.

    P.S: Play with friends or just matchmaking, especially in missions.    … Expand
  63. aaronb0209
    May 17, 2016
    8
    this game has really big potential but i feel like the glitches and hackers made the game really really hard to enjoy lately. it has nice visuals, it performs well and the gameplay is fantastic. played it for over 250hours but lately stopped. i just cant find anything to do anymore lol
  64. leelustig
    Dec 1, 2016
    9
    Pros:
    - Highly addictive game-play with impeccable first person shooting and RPG mechanics.
    - Well designed ability upgrade system with plenty of incentive. - Excellent single player mode integrated with a fully functional and outstanding multiplayer experience. - Subtle yet intelligent plot with extremely well written dialogue. - Doesn't overload you with dialogue cut scenes. -    Pros:
    - Highly addictive game-play with impeccable first person shooting and RPG mechanics.
    - Well designed ability upgrade system with plenty of incentive.
    - Excellent single player mode integrated with a fully functional and outstanding multiplayer experience.
    - Subtle yet intelligent plot with extremely well written dialogue.
    - Doesn't overload you with dialogue cut scenes.
    - Immersive open world environment with plenty of fun things to do.
    - A hefty amount of unlockable story lore and optional cut scenes that are actually amazing.
    - Incredible graphics and character animations.
    - Surprisingly memorable soundtrack that does an amazing job at not sounding repetitive.

    Cons:
    - Clothing doesn't offer any defense perks until they release Survival mode.
    - Underground mode is a solid DLC add-on but offers no instruction on the steps to access it.

    This is an unbelievably underrated game. It was difficult for me to think of any major flaws. Many people complain about the bullet sponge tendencies but it was never something that bothered me. And remember, it is an RPG after all. This has become one of my favorite games of all time and I really don't care how anyone else feels about it. This game is my ****    … Expand
  65. Viruk659
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Despite the bugs of launch day (server outages and reward gear not being available) this game is a great deal of fun. There are some drawbacks but the positives far outweigh them for me. First off the visuals are stunning. I am running it on PC with a top of the line Geforce 980 ti and I am getting close to 60fps at 4k. Everything in the game from characters to textures to weapons toDespite the bugs of launch day (server outages and reward gear not being available) this game is a great deal of fun. There are some drawbacks but the positives far outweigh them for me. First off the visuals are stunning. I am running it on PC with a top of the line Geforce 980 ti and I am getting close to 60fps at 4k. Everything in the game from characters to textures to weapons to the scenery are stunning. The amount of effort put into the detail blows me away. If you can afford to upgrade to a 4k experience this game makes it worthwhile.

    Game play is solid, shooting is fun and the weapons are varied and customization is a blast. Crafting is good, base building adds a nice element and the world is fun to explore. There is a deep storyline that many players may rush past but it's worth it to try to figure out what happened around you and prior to your entry into post-apocalyptic NYC.

    Downsides are that it does get a bit repetitive and comparisons to early days Destiny are not off base. I wonder how long I will stay interested in exploring the same city with somewhat repetitive mission structures. I haven't played a lot of multiplayer and I suspect I will have to to have a real chance at surviving the Dark Zone. I tend to stick to PvE but with The Division you pretty much have to join up to experience the entire game.

    I sort of hate that DLC is just a given in today's world and that this is really only what, a third of the eventual game? I can afford the $100 entry fee so I'll go with it and see how I like it after the level 30 cap.    … Expand
  66. Martingw
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    Very good game, spend 100 hours so far can't wait for 100 more. i really like the map very big with lots to do. there is so many ways to upgrade your player once you dig into it. looking forward to the free update/dlc on the 12 of april. if you like rpg games with good loot and a new wy of playing pvp try this game.
  67. gitgudm8
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    All in all, this game is what you make it. The complaints about the end game being dull are understandable, but there is plenty of challenge left at that point. This game to many will seem like a different or improved version of Destiny.
  68. dabrickashaw14
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Fun game lot better then i thought it was going to be. Pretty graphics fun game play more fun with friends though but over all great experience. I watched some twitch streams before making my purchase and i must say its a lot more fun then watching someone play.
  69. DJ-Clazzi
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    One of the best, most polished open world games i've ever played, from the graphics to the incredible sound design this game totally surpassed my expectation by a huge margin, awesome job Massive!

    50 hours and counting :D
  70. el_prez
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    Any rating below 8 is ridiculous. The Division is an amazing RPG with tactical elements. The story line is decent - you're not going to get an Oscar worthy screenplay from an online mp rpg, so stop with that whack line of criticism. There's co-op online in story mode and in death match style with the Dark Zone. People always complain about games not having that feature and The DivisionAny rating below 8 is ridiculous. The Division is an amazing RPG with tactical elements. The story line is decent - you're not going to get an Oscar worthy screenplay from an online mp rpg, so stop with that whack line of criticism. There's co-op online in story mode and in death match style with the Dark Zone. People always complain about games not having that feature and The Division delivers. Just the sheer size of the map is incredible and even though the action is pretty straight forward, exploration is encouraged and rewarded. graphics are good to excellent and the voice acting is good, even makes you laugh every now and then. stop with the dumb comments about bullet sponges too - of course, the developers did that intentionally to make the class have some actual relevance... the different roles (tech,med,security) all come in to play during big battles. How can gamers can possibly give this game a low ratings when it has all the elements we've been asking for? Is there room for improvement, of course. The missions can get redundant and there is definitely a "grinding" feel to it after awhile (I'm only a 22 so I haven't seen the end game but I get it when people use that criticism). To be fair the game is probably a solid 8.5 or 9 but these low reviews are just dumb and so I'm going 10 here.… Expand
  71. jsands7
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    I do not like giving out 10/10s, because no game is perfect. But, like my other 10 ratings, this game caused me to literally play through entire nights, shrugging off the urge to sleep for the reward of becoming slightly stronger and defeating just a few more enemies. It also didn't sit well with me that there is clearly additional content that they didn't release with the game that isI do not like giving out 10/10s, because no game is perfect. But, like my other 10 ratings, this game caused me to literally play through entire nights, shrugging off the urge to sleep for the reward of becoming slightly stronger and defeating just a few more enemies. It also didn't sit well with me that there is clearly additional content that they didn't release with the game that is coming about a month after the original release, but the more I play, the more I understand why they're timing the free release of some DLC.

    I am at least a solid 100 hours into the game and see no reason why I will be stopping any time soon. At its core, the actual gameplay is fun, and the heaviness/feel of the character is good. Both the PVE and PVP systems are engaging. I've even hit a point where a little material grinding is necessary to continue my progression but I don't mind it because it is in an ever-changing dark zone where I have to continually be alert. The developers seem to be very tuned in to the community and the first major patch about two weeks after release fixed some serious issues with the dark zone which was a godsend and the right thing to do -- which also gives me hope that these devs are willing to admit where they made mistakes and continue molding the game to be the most fun experience. You can't upgrade your character -too- quickly, and stat min/max'ing will keep the hardcore players busy for hundreds of hours.

    Is the game perfect? No. Is the game a 10/10? Yes.    … Expand
  72. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    I just loved the aesthetic, an RPG on New York it just got me by the balls, tt's really innovative, massive i never get bore of it, i have all my 4 characters at level 30 now and trying new things everyday, this game is infinite
  73. luizlsl
    Mar 11, 2016
    8
    Loving it so far. Coop is really fun and the weapon customization is amazing. Havent played enough missions to talk about variety...but is a great 3 person shooter. Grafics are great. Dont really get all the destiny comparisons. Different games! Well... having fun! bye
  74. steffmaister
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    I just cant stop thinking about the game. I was really really sceptical when I saw the gameplay and heard about the idea but damn it, how I was proved wrong. Fun, beautiful and involving! Of course there are some baby diseases but you can really see the potential of it turning into something great in the near future.
  75. Tabs
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    The Division is by far my favourite game of all time. This is so addictive and immersive, I just can't stop playing. If you like shooters and open world games and you like building up your character, this game is for you. The game has a high replay value as well, because of the PVP (dark zone) aspect and the different levels of each mission promising better and better loot (not to mentionThe Division is by far my favourite game of all time. This is so addictive and immersive, I just can't stop playing. If you like shooters and open world games and you like building up your character, this game is for you. The game has a high replay value as well, because of the PVP (dark zone) aspect and the different levels of each mission promising better and better loot (not to mention the DLCs). The details of the open world is also the best so far. This is must have, if you ask me, 10/10.… Expand
  76. BigMatchu
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    The Division reminds me of a ps2 game called freedom fighter and this is by no means a bad thing. I really really like this game. It is huge, highly detailed and although it takes place in a broken city, the game feels vibrant with life. The gameplay mechanics feel great and I love the graphics. Although there are a few glitches in the game, it is to be expected but updates will solveThe Division reminds me of a ps2 game called freedom fighter and this is by no means a bad thing. I really really like this game. It is huge, highly detailed and although it takes place in a broken city, the game feels vibrant with life. The gameplay mechanics feel great and I love the graphics. Although there are a few glitches in the game, it is to be expected but updates will solve these issues. While playing this game, I actually feel like a jason bourne type of agent. This is a deep mmo shooter rpg with a lot of content, unlockables, outfits, mods, weapon types, leveling skills.
    The main thing that I love about it, is that it is a tactical shooter. Spray and pray will not help you. You need to use your surroundings to your advantage and there are different ways to conquer your foes. You can climb your way up on scaffoldings and shoot from above. If you are in a team of players/npcs you can also flank your enemy while your allies draw aggro. It's very similar to gears of war in that sense.
    The only thing that dissapoints me with this game is the character customisation at the start. It is very limited for an rpg game. You have a few customised faces, and just a few hairstyles and facial hair types. The tattoos are only on the neck and the war paints are basic. You can't even choose your body type (I wanted to be a muscle bound guy). Secondly, You have these emoticon things (applaud, salute, clap, ask for help and jumping jacks). Now why the hell would you have jumping jacks?! Couldn't we have something cool like pushups??
    Anyway, the game is still in its infancy and knowing ubisoft, there will be plenty of updates and dls.
    My advice to you is get the game. It's worth every penny    … Expand
  77. CiJay
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Игра ЗАЕБИСЬ , Это просто мастхЭв 11 из 10 , итпедия слишком критично относится к игре . Довольно увлекательная игра особенно в компании друзей , атмосфера 10/10 про графен молчу т.к он не очень важен в игре такого плана , хотя нам обещали божественный графен а его нету . Ну и хуй с ним игра увлекательная ..........Игра ЗАЕБИСЬ , Это просто мастхЭв 11 из 10 , итпедия слишком критично относится к игре . Довольно увлекательная игра особенно в компании друзей , атмосфера 10/10 про графен молчу т.к он не очень важен в игре такого плана , хотя нам обещали божественный графен а его нету . Ну и хуй с ним игра увлекательная ..........
  78. Geekcrux
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This is a roam around and kill bad guys and do the occasional group mission game. Roaming around with some friends definitely increases the fun. I would score it higher except that they took the approach that many developers are doing these days. Release a game with a great concept. Give them enough stuff to do for a couple months.Some people will leave but others will stick around for theThis is a roam around and kill bad guys and do the occasional group mission game. Roaming around with some friends definitely increases the fun. I would score it higher except that they took the approach that many developers are doing these days. Release a game with a great concept. Give them enough stuff to do for a couple months.Some people will leave but others will stick around for the content releases to see if they live up to their expectations.

    I'll wait around until the first expansion. They better hurry though or risk losing people who get board without progression.    … Expand
  79. leonardo2360
    Mar 21, 2016
    8
    no es el juego que esperabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  80. Digitalkid
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Good game I'd say, but only if we talk about current (starting) state of The Division. And then I think about what a game it would be in 5 or 10 months of evolution and content development. I'd say it's AWESOME!)
  81. vcca15
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    I've already played around 48 hours. I see alot of negative reviews from people who clearly haven't played much and likely don't grasp the game in it's entirety.

    To start I have to say, it's clearly a multiplayer game, so it works best for people who don't play alone. The game is a great 3rd person shooter mechanics wise, everything feels good, from taking voer, shooting, switching    I've already played around 48 hours. I see alot of negative reviews from people who clearly haven't played much and likely don't grasp the game in it's entirety.

    To start I have to say, it's clearly a multiplayer game, so it works best for people who don't play alone.

    The game is a great 3rd person shooter mechanics wise, everything feels good, from taking voer, shooting, switching guns or even throwing grenades or using a skill. Difficulty is solid with Destiny like options to increase difficulty for better loot. The game has a decent amount of content, easily more than Destiny at launch, but clearly the game will potentially be even better with more content in general, it's a good thing, IMO< the game leaves you craving more, and the have planned DLC's the next three months.

    The Story is average but the world and graphics are top notch.

    The best part for me is the PVP zone, the dark zone, intense fights with high end ads and intense extractions make for some of the best, most unique experiences you'll find.    … Expand
  82. floorman20
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    You really can play single player and have a blast. It is even more fun with matchmaking. 24hrs in and I want 24 more. I generally play everything single player style, except when I use the matchmaker system for Story missions. I enter the DZ alone, and usually leave alone, using VOIP and grouping up as needed. GG don't QQ
  83. Replika83
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Great game. It's been awhile since a game made me look forward to the next playing session. (It must have been since TLOU, a game had this impact). When not playing, I'm looking up articles about the game on the internet or writing reviews about it on metacritic.
    So for me, that's what makes a game great, Like a fresh love, you can't stop thinking about.
    Just some remarks on reviews    Great game. It's been awhile since a game made me look forward to the next playing session. (It must have been since TLOU, a game had this impact). When not playing, I'm looking up articles about the game on the internet or writing reviews about it on metacritic.
    So for me, that's what makes a game great, Like a fresh love, you can't stop thinking about.

    Just some remarks on reviews from other players:
    - Lifeless world: when your city is being destroyed by a lethal virus and being controlled by flamethrowing gangs, ready to incinerate you.. If I'm somehow still alive, I wouldn't be ropeskipping across town. So the city not being overrun with NPC's, isn't anything but normal in these conditions? It contributes to the overall atmosphere for me.
    - Bulletsponge enemies: It is a RPG. Every other RPG I've played had the same style of killing the enemy. P.e. Barret (FF 7) didn't kill enemies with a single head shot, so why would this be happening now? It is a RPG and plays like a RPG. So you can't really complain about it, I think. Anyhow, when fighting enemies of the same level as me, I've never had to put more then 1 clip into an enemiy or 2 headshots with my sniperrifle.

    I've played about 18hours, only level 16 but had much fun just walking around and seeing where the game takes me. Random encounters, doing some missions. After 18 hours I've only scratched the surface.
    I still have to start in the DZ and with the announcement of other DLC, I may have to resign my job, to keep up...

    I play mostly solo and it's great. I've tried co-op with 2 friends and it was even better. Looking forward to the DZ which was great in the beta.

    Just my 2 cents and mostly to rectify a little the major complaints I've heard about the game. Again, it's a RPG, taking place in a city, being destroyed by a virus and controlled by vicious gangs. It is what it is.    … Expand
  84. Firickyork
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    I have now put in over 30+ hours in this game and I love it!! I will admit, I was not a fan of the Alpha or Beta releases. The game may feel repetitive but what video game doesn't? Unless it's a sandbox like GTA. Its a blast to play solo or multiplayer. I haven't had this much fun playing online with buddies since Diablo 3. I enjoy it so much I purchased the DLC season pass which I haveI have now put in over 30+ hours in this game and I love it!! I will admit, I was not a fan of the Alpha or Beta releases. The game may feel repetitive but what video game doesn't? Unless it's a sandbox like GTA. Its a blast to play solo or multiplayer. I haven't had this much fun playing online with buddies since Diablo 3. I enjoy it so much I purchased the DLC season pass which I have never done for a game. If you are not in to loot heavy RPG style games, then maybe this is not for you. Don't let the 3rd person shooter mechanics fool you. Give the game some time and you will see that it is a deep RPG disguised as a shooter. I cannot wait to get play some more!

    Overall - 9
    Graphics - 9
    Audio - 9
    Controls - 8.5
    Fun Factor - 9.5

    Cons: Not too much story unless you pick up collectibles (logs, echos)    … Expand
  85. adrenilinmatt
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Struggling to understand the negativity here really. Ive played 10 hours and im thoroughly enjoying it. I have friends, mind you. So that may be a contributing factor. The game is fantastic. I fail to see why it is lower than 90 here, hope the reviews are better as they come in
    10/10 for me. Get some friends, this game is made for you to have friends. If you dont... well it'd be a 7/10    Struggling to understand the negativity here really. Ive played 10 hours and im thoroughly enjoying it. I have friends, mind you. So that may be a contributing factor. The game is fantastic. I fail to see why it is lower than 90 here, hope the reviews are better as they come in
    10/10 for me. Get some friends, this game is made for you to have friends. If you dont... well it'd be a 7/10 for me too if i didnt have people to play with.    … Expand
  86. TaliRa
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Just OK shooter. Much better story than Destiny. Repetitive, same enemies over and over. Ai seems to be inconsistent, some enemies act smart getting the drop on you while others are completely stupid. Graphics are really beautiful. It's a decent shooter but their is not much new here.
  87. Sergio2008
    Mar 23, 2016
    8
    The Division is a highly addicting experience. I found myself playing it longer than I am willing to admit. I've only played the game by myself, and I like it that way because it makes completing missions more challenging. Aside from the lack of customization to your character, there are lots to customize to your weapons. The story is interesting but not really engaging. I found myselfThe Division is a highly addicting experience. I found myself playing it longer than I am willing to admit. I've only played the game by myself, and I like it that way because it makes completing missions more challenging. Aside from the lack of customization to your character, there are lots to customize to your weapons. The story is interesting but not really engaging. I found myself wanting to know what happens, but not really caring for what was in-store for my characters or others. Still, the journey is fun.… Expand
  88. micbrc
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    Pretty average once you get past the amazing visuals and scenery its simply a poor story combined with predictable rinse abd repeat cover shooting gameplay nothing innovative
  89. Surt
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    This is better then destiny at launch. And that is saying a lot, as how that game first came out. The game is just fun to play. It lacks the solid FPS controls of destiny, but thats probably cause its not a FPS. It a third person shooter rpg. And rpg being right up there. You play to get stronger.

    The enemy AI can be very challenging. And for those that played beta and complained about    This is better then destiny at launch. And that is saying a lot, as how that game first came out. The game is just fun to play. It lacks the solid FPS controls of destiny, but thats probably cause its not a FPS. It a third person shooter rpg. And rpg being right up there. You play to get stronger.

    The enemy AI can be very challenging. And for those that played beta and complained about not enough enemies... Ya happy now?! You bastards. LOL They will destroy you. Doesn't matter what level you are. You have to use your head and in a age where seem not to have time to do that, this game is gem.    … Expand
  90. Stignos
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Very enjoyable game and well crafted setting. Surprisingly complex as you can't go guns blazing even in the smallest fire fight.
    You always get to play with people if you want to and there is plenty to do in the map.
    Highly recommended.
  91. Kingdavis45
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    People giving this game a 0 are BUTTS. No game in history deserves a 0. This game rocks and people that didn't read up on the game before they invested should give themselves a 0. It's like destiny with more loot drops and loads of weapons. I read most of these negative reviews and I can tell that they didn't spend a lot of time learning the talents, perks, etc, and what they are goodPeople giving this game a 0 are BUTTS. No game in history deserves a 0. This game rocks and people that didn't read up on the game before they invested should give themselves a 0. It's like destiny with more loot drops and loads of weapons. I read most of these negative reviews and I can tell that they didn't spend a lot of time learning the talents, perks, etc, and what they are good for and how you can fine tune your character. I played a lot of Destiny but it got to a point where it felt like I was going to work everyday instead of playing a game. Division DarkZone is fun and will have you watching your back every time you enter. This game is fun with a party but you can play in the alone if you want. 9/10… Expand
  92. jc18241
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    The game is better than I expected. It would be much better if my friends were playing it with me, but all together it is a good experience alone.....
  93. SeanGamerDays
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    The Division bring Massive-Multiplayer Online shooter, to an insane Open-World scale's of NYC (mostly Manhattan). What really makes The Division stays great, is the extreme tone of it's shooting and cover system gameplay. If there is a Single-Player Campaign that don't required Internet connection, I will love this game so much...
  94. blahhhh
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    A really fun game. The coop mechanics let you continue to play and enjoy it long after you've beaten it. I like that it's all about people: no monsters, etc.
  95. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 16, 2016
    8
    Tom Clancy’s The Division
    A divide in fun.
    The division tells the story about a smallpox pandemic that wreaks havoc on black Friday… You’re part of the division, sent in by the US government to assist emergency responders and restore order. The game starts in Brooklyn but opens up when you enter Manhattan… This game is online only and is absolutely brutal… Probably one of the hardest    Tom Clancy’s The Division
    A divide in fun.
    The division tells the story about a smallpox pandemic that wreaks havoc on black Friday…
    You’re part of the division, sent in by the US government to assist emergency responders and restore order.
    The game starts in Brooklyn but opens up when you enter Manhattan…
    This game is online only and is absolutely brutal…
    Probably one of the hardest if not hardest third person shooter I’ve ever played…
    If you’re playing by yourself… you’re not making it to the end unless you’re a 360 no scope mlg pro..
    I am not... so I teamed up with a squad the entire way….
    But this isn’t your typical 3rd person shooter…
    There are no head shots...
    Enemies have hp rather than just being vulnerable humans... they’re armored up and bullet spongy…
    I didn’t realize the type of game this was at first so I felt frustrated, only to remind myself borderlands is the same way…
    So this is more or less a 3rd person borderlands with none of the color or humor…
    My Love for the Division slowly grew on me… and I did eventually fall in love…
    But halfway through the game, my love evaporated.
    In the division you can explore the city of Manhattan either alone or with a crew of up to 4 players, there are 19 main story missions in this game that increasingly have a higher level requirement…
    Each mission will give you roughly 1 level.. And you also gain xp from killing enemies, doing side missions, discovering new locations and finding collectibles…
    And at first this feels great...
    You’ll run down the street and run into an encounter and help whoever out and move on to the mission you were heading too…
    You gain your first 5 levels without even trying…
    Then you’re doing mission after mission... killing these insanely tough enemies… picking up their dropped weapons, finding loot and armor..
    Getting supplies to work on the different wings of your base to unlock new skills and abilities...
    Assigning these abilities to your 2 and eventually 3 ability slots…
    It’s so frustrating and so addictive at the same time…
    Coming up with strategies with your teams mates during tough sections..
    Providing health, cover, and distraction…
    This is why it’s important to play with others…
    On your own you can’t be revived… enemies do take less damage... but it isn’t worth being sent back to a checkpoint each time you die to an area of respawned enemies…
    You’re heading into the dark zone to look for contaminated but more powerful loot, killing other players to increase your dark zone level to leave with better gear
    And you’re halfway through the game..
    You’re level 13... The next missions enemies are level 16 no big deal…
    You’ve got your awesome crew... you can handle anything.
    Nope.
    You can’t play missions more than 2 levels ahead of you… and by the way... from the halfway point forward... every single mission is going to be 3 levels ahead of you
    No big deal, levels have been handing out levels…
    Surely side missions and encounters and collectibles will do the same.
    They don’t.
    XP is so insanely slow in this game and I’m convinced there’s only a leveling system here to slow the player down... to make them do the boring side stuff instead of shoot their way through these hour long main missions….
    There’s really nothing else to explain it…
    It isn’t to make you more powerful in battle…
    Fights are just as hard from the start as they are at the end... Enemies level with you…. And most of the time unless you grind with the boring stuff are even 2 plus levels ahead
    And it isn’t to unlock perks or new weapons... because you get all of this from enemies and completing main stories…
    You can replay mast missions on hard mode for better loot.. but it rewards to xp at the end which is complete nonsense…
    Level requirements for main missions kill pacing…
    and the laughably small amount of xp you get for killing enemies which by the way is the exact same you get for killing a boss is even more of a joke.
    There’s not a chance you’ll level up mid story mission…
    It’s not happening you’re gonna be just as weak in the final boss battle as you were going in…
    The combat here is extremely fun though and offers a great deal of variety in its perks, weapons, and mods to make your character feel like yours…
    I’m not sure why they smack you with a wall halfway through and force you to do the fetch quest nonsense around Manhattan
    The division takes some time to grow on you.. And once it finally does it turns into an unfun forced grind. I Give the Division an 8.0/10    … Expand
  96. damman
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    I am having fun with the game. Don't listen to the trolls who give this game low ratting.. If you think the A.I. is stupid go put the mode on hard and you will die within 2 seconds the A.I. flanks and etc don't listen to the metacritic trolls. go buy the game.
  97. Phil_Panteleit
    Aug 1, 2018
    8
    The Division is a fun game with lots to do and collect. I find though, it is even better with friends. Its nice to play a game where your level actually matters... Take notes Bungie. The DLC's are worth it.
  98. Antonislak
    Mar 28, 2016
    9
    Ok, the game launched smoothly and is actually fun. A lot of fun.
    Being an rpg fan for years this game delivers on the loot aspect, delivers on the atmosphere which is pretty amazing, character creation was a little poor i have to say but the clothing customization options are near endless which compensates.
    Darkzone is a game on its own. It's a very unique concept farming a good route    Ok, the game launched smoothly and is actually fun. A lot of fun.
    Being an rpg fan for years this game delivers on the loot aspect, delivers on the atmosphere which is pretty amazing, character creation was a little poor i have to say but the clothing customization options are near endless which compensates.
    Darkzone is a game on its own. It's a very unique concept farming a good route full of bosses, extracting and being cautious and suspicious of other players keeps you alerted all the time. It can get better ofc but it feels interesting and i find my self coming back for it. The extracted space in the base stash could be bigger though but i think it will be patched sooner or later.
    Overall i didn't expect that this game will hold me in the end game and although it's early (second week after launch) the content and depth are there. Give it a try it's a good game.    … Expand
  99. TheCrespieffect
    Mar 23, 2016
    8
    Fun game, huge map!

    Some bugs that may be fixed by now. Only major complain not enough penalties for mid-mission drop out or good replacement matchmaking. If you're playing with a random and they leave, it's tough to finish the mission. Overall good time though.
  100. DJAbacus
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    As with every game, it's a genre thing. This is a top quality RPG Looter Shooter. If that's not your cup of tea then don't buy if you enjoy that type of game then you will be spending many, many happy hours playing it. I am and that's why I give it a 10. It's quite simply the best game I have ever played. Sorry TLoU but you're 2nd now. U4 has got some work to do to beat this.
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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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