Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. GamerJosh0137
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    I must admit I desperately wanted this game to be terrible. When I saw the graphical downgrades and what seemed to be at the time, highly over-exaggerated trailers I thought to myself: here we go again. Just another Watchdogs scenario. Misleading marketing for a below average game. I digress, Tom Clancy's The Division is actually really good. Set in a post-apocalyptic New York, youI must admit I desperately wanted this game to be terrible. When I saw the graphical downgrades and what seemed to be at the time, highly over-exaggerated trailers I thought to myself: here we go again. Just another Watchdogs scenario. Misleading marketing for a below average game. I digress, Tom Clancy's The Division is actually really good. Set in a post-apocalyptic New York, you are a sleeper agent working for a government agency called The Division. I don't want to go to far into it for fear of spoiling it for you, but I truly feel this is a must play. Don't let the destiny comparison scare you. I totally get why Destiny has such an enormous following, but it just wasn't really what I was looking for in a game. Hell, I'm not completely sure The Division is! Needless to say I cant put it down. The city looks beautiful, the gun play is satisfying as well as the loot system. When I saw the map outline in a Gamespot video I thought it looked tiny but it is enormous. I would say maybe a third of The Witcher 3 (If you have played The Witcher then you know one third of the entire Witcher map is still massive) I know I know, just because the map is big doesn't mean the game is great, but it has depth and an all around abundance to it. There is plenty to do for at least a good month or two depending on the time you have, and that is just missions. The Dark Zone is another story. The Dark Zone is pretty much The Division's pvp mode where you mostly kill NPCs. Haha i know but surely you have heard enough about the DZ to know about what goes on. If you are wondering if you can go in alone then yes, you can. Although it's not quite as fun as going in with a couple friends whom even though you have known for years you still don't completely trust, i have gone in alone plenty of times. You make yourself an easier target but it can be done. Most players are smart enough to know it's easier on them and everyone else if they just play nice. :-) Give it a try. I know it's Ubisoft but I cant deny that the game is a lot if fun, and at times extremely intense, and in my opinion truly shines during those 20 to 30 minute fire fights.… Expand
  2. Wanderwulf
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    This game is a blast and if you like the Borderlands style of game I think you should give this a try. The city is really fun to explore, the combat can be epic, the gear is interesting because of the mods and different attributes or skills they give. The Dark Zone is a PVE and PVP combined area with special vendors, special crafting, and better loot drops there. There is also regularThis game is a blast and if you like the Borderlands style of game I think you should give this a try. The city is really fun to explore, the combat can be epic, the gear is interesting because of the mods and different attributes or skills they give. The Dark Zone is a PVE and PVP combined area with special vendors, special crafting, and better loot drops there. There is also regular crafting. I'm pretty picky when it comes to games and i'm really enjoying this...I have 50 hours put into it and the game hasn't even been out 2 weeks at the time I am writing this. The side missions and encounters can get repetitive but the regular missions can be quite fun.

    Don't listen to the haters the game is great and if you're not a power gamer that tries to blast through everything and do everything as fast as possible, there is enough content for the average person. Especially if you are into PVP.    … Expand
  3. LittleHastur
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Despite some Unrealistic and completely pointless reviews ( Metacritic is always full of smart people giving 0 for no reasons and in my opinion they should be banned forever) the game is great: Beautiful New York reconstruction, fantastic level design and nice combat style/ cover and shooting mechanics. The bad are the poor character customization possibilities and the damn "spongy effect"Despite some Unrealistic and completely pointless reviews ( Metacritic is always full of smart people giving 0 for no reasons and in my opinion they should be banned forever) the game is great: Beautiful New York reconstruction, fantastic level design and nice combat style/ cover and shooting mechanics. The bad are the poor character customization possibilities and the damn "spongy effect" (you literally have to vomit bullets on some enemies to kill them). Besides that the Divison in my opinion is a great game, similar to the less famous "Spec. Ops: The Line" but also much, much better!… Expand
  4. Juanes65
    Mar 23, 2016
    9
    The division no es el juego que se esperaba hay cierto downgrade y algunos bugs pero dejando de lado el hype es un juego de la nueva generacion que mejor se ve aun con downgrade es sistema de coberturas y el matchmaking es realmente bueno su historia flojea pero algo podras entender aunque no es la mejor el juego cumple con lo quiere transmitir y ademas realmente el juego es difrutable siThe division no es el juego que se esperaba hay cierto downgrade y algunos bugs pero dejando de lado el hype es un juego de la nueva generacion que mejor se ve aun con downgrade es sistema de coberturas y el matchmaking es realmente bueno su historia flojea pero algo podras entender aunque no es la mejor el juego cumple con lo quiere transmitir y ademas realmente el juego es difrutable si se juega con amigos al final the division cumple algunas cosas el juego es muy bueno es adictivo y tiene varias opciones para convertir tu personaje en lo que tu quieres que sea no te limita solo a un tipo de personaje si no que te deja crearlo tu mismo al final es un muy buen juego y se merece mas de la valoracion que tiene.Ya que las personas solo le dan esa valoracion porque no saben criticar solo ven los graficos y comparan y piensan que es malo pero realmente es bueno por eso creo que es un muy buen juego… Expand
  5. GiftofGab
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    i've played approx. 10 hours since the game's launch and I've loved every minute of it. I've been able to reach level 10 and played with and without friends throughout the main and side missions. There are a few minor bugs here and there, but nothing that is even close to game breaking. Once I get to more of the end game material and explore the Dark Zone I can give a finalized review. Ifi've played approx. 10 hours since the game's launch and I've loved every minute of it. I've been able to reach level 10 and played with and without friends throughout the main and side missions. There are a few minor bugs here and there, but nothing that is even close to game breaking. Once I get to more of the end game material and explore the Dark Zone I can give a finalized review. If they live up to the rest of the game so far, this will get a 10 from me.… Expand
  6. Axtwa
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Llevo más de 18 horas y solo tres misiones principales, me está gustando mucho jugar con más gente. El juego es desafiante y lleno de detalles. Le pongo un 9 por la creación de personajes.
  7. emanuelfer
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Ubisoft perdon
    I think it never hurts relevant apologize when one is prejudiced in advance even so having a clear history, I take care of my prejudice against ubisoft which responds me with a bang in the middle of the pear with your final product compared what he had seen in the beta.
    I did not tell anyone, did not read anywhere, I checked myself with my own eyes, graphically is not the    Ubisoft perdon
    I think it never hurts relevant apologize when one is prejudiced in advance even so having a clear history, I take care of my prejudice against ubisoft which responds me with a bang in the middle of the pear with your final product compared what he had seen in the beta.
    I did not tell anyone, did not read anywhere, I checked myself with my own eyes, graphically is not the same game as the beta even remotely, lighting, textures, shadows with amazing care, the map is cargadísimo, objects and details everywhere you look everything is alive, nothing is the same every corner has its identity, is incredible immersion, the huge difference to walk in the tunnels entering a desolate building or walk through the mythical streets of new york, is an epic map where you look as if this were not enough talk about that we can share online if better friends undoubtedly feel that're there for something that every step you take is up to you and you can not be alone and you'll always have to walk in groups.
    All this in a context of apocalyptic plot, abandonment and decided where to walk at night is not for everyone.
    Addictive gameplay with mechanical, weapons details and finishes that border on perfection, completely successful system coverage, the divison is for frantic, for tactical, to stealthy, covers all kinds of possibilities and tastes .The weapons feel alive each meets their function and are distinct.
    We do not enter the dark zone the queen of the house according to all, I do not want to imagine what it must be that go to the suburvios to fight for items and other things with your group should be simply epic.
    I could find failing at least for now in some missions that still seem to me meh based on the context in which it develops, but this is long and does not affect gameplay.
    The fact of intertwining story development and online is tremendous.
    Downgrade? if and so I was very critical for this too, but we who can deny what they accomplished, it nextgen is not only the graphic look, it is also able to enter every corner of the city and that nothing resembles another you've been, that each rincon has as its object the cycle change is strong in lighting and immersion, almost human movements agent when walking.
    No doubt it is impossible to believe that with his background ubisoft us like product, I still can not believe it, and in this case noblesse oblige as the title tells you again ask forgiveness ubisoft this is a great game!    … Expand
  8. Concretenomad
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    At the time of writing this review I have a main character at level 25 and an alternate at level 3. I have had this game since day one and have put in almost a full 48 hours of play time. With that being said....

    This game is not a Destiny killer. This game is not a Destiny replacement. Comparisons to Destiny are pointless. You can spend all day wind bagging, but apples are apples and    At the time of writing this review I have a main character at level 25 and an alternate at level 3. I have had this game since day one and have put in almost a full 48 hours of play time. With that being said....

    This game is not a Destiny killer. This game is not a Destiny replacement. Comparisons to Destiny are pointless. You can spend all day wind bagging, but apples are apples and oranges are oranges.

    This game is also terribly misunderstood. This game is not a MMORPG. It is an RPG and there are MMO aspects, but this game is really a VERY strong story driven single player game with co-op aspects. If you think of the Dark Zone more like Uncharted's multiplayer (a feature not the game/story) then you will enjoy this game immensely.

    This game is first and foremost a Tom Clancy game. What that means is there is a lot of story! There is the Agent Origin's video on Amazon (almost 30 minutes long). There is the companion book (part of it is in game, but the book drives home the atmosphere and feeling). There is also all the echos, phone messages, incident reports, crashed drones, etc. in game. Some may see that as a collectible grind, but unlike other Ubi IP these collectibles enhance and tell more of the story.

    It is utterly mind boggling that people are already at the end game and complaining and they have no idea what most of the story is. People 5x more powerful than I currently am have no idea what is going on. They are just running around and shooting. To each his own I guess.

    Now that the groundwork is out of the way onto the technical review.

    10/10 graphics - The game is pretty. Slightly reminiscent of Watch Dogs, but very pretty. It may not be pushing the envelope, but the level of detail and weather is great.
    8/10 Control - Since this is a cover driven game the controls can be a bit dicey. You character can get stuck on stuff and evasive maneuvers can be a little rough. More than once I meant to roll out of cover to dodge a grenade and I ended up stuck to cover or rolling closer to the grenade. Nothing that can be patch fixed though.
    9/10 story - A damn fine story. Not quite Witcher level, but it has tons of meat.
    8/10 audio - The soundtrack is nice and it isn't playing all the time. Mostly just gunshots.

    My biggest complaint with this game is that though it is an RPG the whole loot mechanism is a bit off. At times I think it would be easier to just scrap the loot and just spend even more focus on the story rather than getting a epic gun.

    Lastly, the quests can be a bit repetitive even if the characters are different. A bit more voice over on the encounters instead of recycling the same sound track as well as more variety on the side missions. Each area has four side missions and they are basically supply/mercy drop, hunt down a baddie, etc. A little more thought would have been nice.

    I cannot wait for incursions and to see what else the season pass will bring. Certianly worth the money IMHO. My only other request is that it has an end or at least this chapter closes. MMOs are not so great and the story starts to flop.    … Expand
  9. armindoff
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    So far, the game shows a lot of content. Microtransactions are only for outfit that does not change your character status. Some minor bugs as expected, but the game runs ok on PS4. A bit of improvement on the graphics since the beta, not too much. Raiding with other players was cool and the Dark Zone is always fun.
  10. ValheruBones
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    I have had such a fun time playing this game so far (and can foresee my still enjoying it for a long time to come). Let me begin by saying that before this game I was pretty much a solo (non multiplayer) gamer... but since my first step into this world I have loved every moment of it. The world constantly surprises me (the amazing physics, the AI (and human) interactions, the absoluteI have had such a fun time playing this game so far (and can foresee my still enjoying it for a long time to come). Let me begin by saying that before this game I was pretty much a solo (non multiplayer) gamer... but since my first step into this world I have loved every moment of it. The world constantly surprises me (the amazing physics, the AI (and human) interactions, the absolute desolate beauty of the world, and the fun of the gameplay), and I recommend to everyone I meet.… Expand
  11. Olliewollie
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Other then issues that will always be present at the launch of a AAA title, the game is very fun.

    Positives: - Gun mechanics are very satisfying. Gives advantage to those who burst fire - Large amount of equipment and weapon customisation - Map feels very large - Very good and intuitive COOP pairing Negatives - Lack of MIC indicator for players - Lack of Character customisation    Other then issues that will always be present at the launch of a AAA title, the game is very fun.

    Positives:
    - Gun mechanics are very satisfying. Gives advantage to those who burst fire
    - Large amount of equipment and weapon customisation
    - Map feels very large
    - Very good and intuitive COOP pairing

    Negatives
    - Lack of MIC indicator for players
    - Lack of Character customisation
    - Difficulty is not uniform between missions.    … Expand
  12. jorgemariomm
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    great game, with a lot of secondary missions, hard mode it have great AI, the weather changes are great and the DarzkZone it is the best PvP I played in new generation with a lot of tense and tactical orientation.
  13. 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
  14. jimstallone
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Lives up the the hype, a rich and deep world, a great and fair loot system and intense 4 player co op, the dark zone is also brilliant, makes up for the shower of sh1t that Destiny was
  15. xBuncey
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    It's horrible to see this with such a low score as I adore this game. Obviously I have only played around 5 hours or so, but what great fun it has been. I think the main reason for this is that I am playing it in more of a co-op style with a friend of mine and I feel as though this is what is making it a great experience.

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

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

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

    9/10 Would definitely recommend.    … Expand
  16. esoteric1315
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    This game does a hell of a lot more things right than it does wrong to start! A few issues aside like recycled dialogue and some clunky controls popping in and out of cover, but the little details from subtle to big are amazing, I mean I just saw a rat fighting with a crow and the rat won Lol! It's little things like that which makes this game so immersive and boy dos graphics!!!!!
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. Kydd_Amigo
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    The Division is a gorgeous, slick new franchise that I would argue is probably one of the year's biggest releases. It's an excellent take on a 'what-if' scenario, and frames the realistic setting in a fresh way with RPG content. It is a stand-out release, and a brave step from Ubisoft charging into a relatively new gaming category. I've loved the time I've spent playing it thus far, andThe Division is a gorgeous, slick new franchise that I would argue is probably one of the year's biggest releases. It's an excellent take on a 'what-if' scenario, and frames the realistic setting in a fresh way with RPG content. It is a stand-out release, and a brave step from Ubisoft charging into a relatively new gaming category. I've loved the time I've spent playing it thus far, and I'm certain this is going to be a hugely successful title, and with the content updates to on the horizon, I'll be playing The Division for a long time to come.

    Refreshing combo of a real-world setting & weapons with RPG elements, combined with great atmosphere, awesome coop and the highly unpredictable Dark Zone, make this a stand-out game.

    Minor gripes (e.g. NPCs repeating lines) are overlooked due to the overall polish and attention to details which is truly stunning in places. Massive are also 100% on board with updating and fixing. They've moved fast with a couple of quick updates to address minor annoyances, and so look to be focused on providing an excellent user experience.

    If you like RPGs and shooters, this is a game you must try!    … Expand
  20. Underachiever
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    I have a blast playing this, the New York of the Division looks stunning and play beautifully the Dark Zone feels challenging and tense. The Dark Zone feels like it has real consequences.
  21. giazzon
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    This is the first game in years (decades maybe) that makes me want not to go to work just to play it. Visually stunning, absurdly fun, great gameplay. It mixes single player campaign with multiplayer options almost perfectly.
  22. hotwafflesyum
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    I love this game! The 0 reviews are BS, plain and simple. I have put in only about 5.5 hours so far, but it's already great. Loads of content, missions, gear. Crafting and mods for weapons and armor, along with skills, perks and abilities to unlock. Combat is fun and challenging, and does not seem repetitive or tedious because of the difficulty of taking down some enemies and theI love this game! The 0 reviews are BS, plain and simple. I have put in only about 5.5 hours so far, but it's already great. Loads of content, missions, gear. Crafting and mods for weapons and armor, along with skills, perks and abilities to unlock. Combat is fun and challenging, and does not seem repetitive or tedious because of the difficulty of taking down some enemies and the variety of weapon types/mods. Co-op is a great feature that is especially fun once you've already cleared an area on your own and want to replay it again with others- or I guess if you can't seem to complete a mission on your own. I've only tried the pvp dark zone once and it was tough going in there so I think I'll level up a bit more and find some players to join me first before returning.

    Graphics are impressive and simply beautiful, and for the people knocking them, I guess you weren't around to play NES or Super Nintendo, when it wasn't perfect looking but just fun (though in comparison, The Division is perfect looking). Honestly, the game looks amazing.

    Pros:
    Amazing graphics (shut up, spoiled people)
    Addictive gameplay
    Challenging combat
    Good narrative gives you a reason to care
    Mods/Crafting
    Ability/Skills/Perk tree
    Co-op and PvP opportunities
    Loaded with missions and content
    Doesn't take long to love it

    Cons:
    Repetitive phrases spoken by AI (typical for an RPG)
    Early AI opponents were sometimes stupid (enemies get MUCH harder as you go on)
    Possible addiction waiting to happen    … Expand
  23. SuperKing
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    This video game is great - guns - loot - shoot outs - pvp - pve - co-op - large world.

    The enemies have HP pools and you cant head shot kill everything but i like that.
    people who give this a bad review are just too hard to please and want video games to be more realistic then real life.
  24. 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
  25. RodSal
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    8/10 but so many dummies giving 1 or 2, i grade 9 to balance things

    Im having tons of fun with this game and i played a lot of fallout4, MGS:V and many other. People are d*** riding on AngryJoe review of this game, but that dude gave MGS 9/10 and 8 for fallout4. Now he gaves 5 of 10 for the division and everyone started to dislike it. Game is damn fun with friends and the lots of    8/10 but so many dummies giving 1 or 2, i grade 9 to balance things

    Im having tons of fun with this game and i played a lot of fallout4, MGS:V and many other. People are d*** riding on AngryJoe review of this game, but that dude gave MGS 9/10 and 8 for fallout4. Now he gaves 5 of 10 for the division and everyone started to dislike it. Game is damn fun with friends and the lots of errors mentioned by the reviewers are easily corrected by patching. YES, griding griding, griding but this is a MMO, what u expect?    … Expand
  26. dugsyu
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    At last a fun and immersive multiplayer and/or solo game i was looking for. I really enjoy the balance between the rpg content, the huge map, the easy access (i'm not a cod or battleground specialist where you get killed or you kill every 15 seconds without any real strategy), graphics are cool and i enjoy playing and switching from solo to multiplayer. So far 30 hours played, and it was aAt last a fun and immersive multiplayer and/or solo game i was looking for. I really enjoy the balance between the rpg content, the huge map, the easy access (i'm not a cod or battleground specialist where you get killed or you kill every 15 seconds without any real strategy), graphics are cool and i enjoy playing and switching from solo to multiplayer. So far 30 hours played, and it was a long time i did not play that long such kind of game. I was skeptical after the disapointing assassin's creed but here Ubi Soft clearly are back with the right gaming recipe.… Expand
  27. Shrefert
    Apr 22, 2016
    9
    The division made me play for straight 8 hours! ! I have never played more than 2 hours straight.

    This game has soul , am feeling that am element of the game , feeling i am physically inside the game.

    Addictive , Addictive , Addictive , Be careful !
  28. Elfblade
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    I thought the Beta felt a little rough round the edges, but the final game is solid, polished and fantastic fun to play. As team shooters go this is up there with the best and hours just melt away going from mission to encounter across the game map. Kit management can become a bit of a headache and that's when the social aspect of the game dies (you'll notice stunned silence in yourI thought the Beta felt a little rough round the edges, but the final game is solid, polished and fantastic fun to play. As team shooters go this is up there with the best and hours just melt away going from mission to encounter across the game map. Kit management can become a bit of a headache and that's when the social aspect of the game dies (you'll notice stunned silence in your earpiece as your team starts tweaking kit, modding weapons etc). That said, once you have your character as you like it, you and your squad will start romping through the city again - that is until you level up, get more gear, find better weapons and the whole process starts over and over and over.

    Dark Zone will have you looking over your shoulder wondering if that "friendly" agent really is friendly or just waiting to put 2 in your skull and steal your kit.

    Solid game with loads to do. Great fun and worth every penny.    … Expand
  29. TheLastOfGod
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I still suspected this game good or bad , because of this game product by UBI , It always disappointed me , like assassin series , but at this time , It was changed , So I think time could changed something , 3 years is worth .
  30. TommyGKSW
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Well, Ubisoft have done it!! Very impressive, immersive gameplay, with good PvP integration. No issues with servers or lag and all the bugs discovered in Beta have been rectified. I am in love with this game already! The longevity of the game looks good, bolstered by the fact that 3 new missions/DLC maps will be released. All in all, I believe this truly is the Destiny killer!!
  31. WadeWilsonYT
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    UbiSoft did it! They create interesting and cool game with funny COOP and cool story. After 3 years of waiting i really love that game.
    P.S. If you want to play on PS4 - buy GOLD edition.
  32. Memphis1988
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Unlike those just marking a negative review and leaving no details as to why they have done so I will list you readers why I have marked this game a 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I havent even touched into the darkzone yet but I did play the BETA and it convinced me to buy this game. I grouped up with two random guys for over an hour and tried taking on other groups in the streets of new york. Not only this but I knew at any point I could turn on one of them to steal their loot or just pick on a random guy who had spawned into the city. For me on a console I have never played a multiplayer that offers that choice. For example I did go rogue and stole a guys hard earned goods however how do we know he hadnt turned rogue to earn them himself? Also the tension as I waited for the helicopter to escort my goods out was brilliant. I kept thinking who else is going to try and take what I stole from him or is he going to come back to get me. As well as this I remember going rogue to a high level and having all players in that area designated to hunt me down and it truely did result in a great experience. The variety and replayability factors are all there so get the game.    … Expand
  33. cash_algernon
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Officially, I would give my first impressions of this game a 9.75. A 9.75 because I know it feels like the engagements are hindered by a cover system thats not as fluid as it should be. Outside that, the game is pretty awesome so far. I've seen a review or two saying it's shallow. No clue what game they're playing, but the reviews saying there's an airtight plot feel a bit farfetched.Officially, I would give my first impressions of this game a 9.75. A 9.75 because I know it feels like the engagements are hindered by a cover system thats not as fluid as it should be. Outside that, the game is pretty awesome so far. I've seen a review or two saying it's shallow. No clue what game they're playing, but the reviews saying there's an airtight plot feel a bit farfetched. Having said thag, the game itself makes up for any short comings there. I could be wrong about that anyway.… Expand
  34. csanta
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    This is the first game Ubisoft didnt screw up entirely. 4 hours in and i feel like I've only scratched the surface. Rich environment and somewhat decent story. The darkzone is tons of fun with friends.
  35. kerimozgiray
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Division is a great RPG game. Players who expects a shooter game may rated low scores. But this game is definitely a 9/10. Graphics may be downgraded but they're still very good for an online open world game for PS4 platform. Gameplay is also great and innovative. Random Matchmaking or playing with friends is awesome and so much fun.… Expand
  36. DXD
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    i gave this game a 9 for a good reason not just only because i love the game its because its super fun to play with friends and going solo..... the only thing i dont really like is the campaign isnt the best on your own i have played about 10 hours of it and im still addicted to the game, ubisoft have done a good job even though the graphics have been down graded i say go and buy it andi gave this game a 9 for a good reason not just only because i love the game its because its super fun to play with friends and going solo..... the only thing i dont really like is the campaign isnt the best on your own i have played about 10 hours of it and im still addicted to the game, ubisoft have done a good job even though the graphics have been down graded i say go and buy it and youll have fun with your friends the gameplay is on point and you need to be tactical about how you play the missions..........… Expand
  37. seuoy
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    A very good RPG , the story is interesting and the game play also cite the lack of loading screens ( restricted to times when you enter in groups ) . The loot mechanics and the possibility of modifications and creations of weapons and equipment enrich the experience .
    The graphics are well made ​​and, to date, the game ran flawlessly on my ps4 console.
  38. RussW210
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    To be a 10, you'd have to blow me away... this game comes pretty close. Not only do I consider this the premier RPG/MMOish Shooter, the fact that it's in Manhattan makes it that much cooler. So many iconic sites.

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

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

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

    Well done, Ubisoft. I used to love Rainbow Six 1-2, and avoided siege like the plague when I realized it didn't have the same mount-up system. This game brings back memories of my glory days. Now give me something akin to terrorist hunt mode (survival expansion?!) and I'm golden.    … Expand
  39. matrixasiseefit
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Not great, but very good game. Most enjoyment has been playing with friends rather than playing solo. The story is pretty decent, but it's not an epic narrative. [It's still better than Destiny's] I'm about 16 hours in and looking forward to spending many more in The Division.
  40. ChumbaWamba
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Not sure why so many people are hating on this game. A lot of the negative reviews are from day one and connection issues which I did not have. Game is worth the price and I look forward to playing it a lot more!

    Pros: Great map, style of game play, the main missions, weapons and perks, and the dark zone (MP aspect) is awesome! Mix of main area and dark zone allow you to play this game    Not sure why so many people are hating on this game. A lot of the negative reviews are from day one and connection issues which I did not have. Game is worth the price and I look forward to playing it a lot more!

    Pros:
    Great map, style of game play, the main missions, weapons and perks, and the dark zone (MP aspect) is awesome! Mix of main area and dark zone allow you to play this game for extended periods of time.

    Cons:
    Some encounters can be repetitive (but you always get different loot), non-mission enemies (encounter or free roam AI enemies), enemy dialog is repetitive (not that big of an issue, just some feedback)

    Tips:
    Don't rush while you play. Explore the map to find hidden loot. Play the main missions on hard. Team up with people on main missions and in the DZ. Don't pay too much mind to negative reviews or think of past games, try it out yourself! This game is very enjoyable!    … Expand
  41. FoxFang
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Open world RPG looter/shooter with cover-based third person shooting, loot and experience grind. It's all wrapped in a techno-thriller packaging reminiscent of the works of John Ringo or the eponymous Tom Clancy. Game play loop is solid. Shooting is satisfying. Real world weapons are utilized in the loot system using a grading system of varying rarities. Best played with friends,Open world RPG looter/shooter with cover-based third person shooting, loot and experience grind. It's all wrapped in a techno-thriller packaging reminiscent of the works of John Ringo or the eponymous Tom Clancy. Game play loop is solid. Shooting is satisfying. Real world weapons are utilized in the loot system using a grading system of varying rarities. Best played with friends, absolutely, but most games are. Recommend a rent before purchase. Just so you can tell if the game play is your cup of tea. Comes with my recommendation however.… Expand
  42. DrDungman
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I find this game a lot of fun. It has something for those who enjoy playing online and those who do not. My friends and I can team up in the dark zone to combat rouges, or I can play the campaign by myself with no issues. There is a lot to do in the campaign, although I do see how people could say that it does get tedious after a while. I would have given it an 8.5 if possible, but a 9 isI find this game a lot of fun. It has something for those who enjoy playing online and those who do not. My friends and I can team up in the dark zone to combat rouges, or I can play the campaign by myself with no issues. There is a lot to do in the campaign, although I do see how people could say that it does get tedious after a while. I would have given it an 8.5 if possible, but a 9 is accurate. It's a game I really enjoy and one that I'll get many hours out of.… Expand
  43. lipeimperador
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    the game is spectacular , I'm 10 hours into the game, and found it quite interesting to explore NYC in a Apocalyptic way the missions are good in general, PVP also pleased me . so I give this punctuation . so I think it should more physical space to explore , not to get repetitive .
  44. renegadetigger
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Ok so is this game worth the money? Now considering how much we pay for games now in general and what games these days offer us in game play and quality, i have to say it has a lot more in it at day one than some other resent games (Destiney, Star wars, Batman, The Crew just to mention a few). so ye i would say its worth it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I give the game a 9 because i do feel its had a few server issues and at this stage i can't give a 10 un-till that's fixed. Hope this helped.
    Peace out.    … Expand
  45. Andrew_S_M
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    After 8 hours of gameplay I'm very happy with The Division. The graphics/lighting are beautiful, the integration between online play with the main storyline is seamless, and the tactical gameplay makes you feel like this is more of a strategic shooter than a "shoot-em-up."

    There are enough side missions and locations to explore within each neighborhood that will keep you from venturing    After 8 hours of gameplay I'm very happy with The Division. The graphics/lighting are beautiful, the integration between online play with the main storyline is seamless, and the tactical gameplay makes you feel like this is more of a strategic shooter than a "shoot-em-up."

    There are enough side missions and locations to explore within each neighborhood that will keep you from venturing too far into the map within the first 10-15 hours of gameplay.

    I am very pleased. A must buy.    … Expand
  46. bbboat01
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    It's just great. The post-apocalyptic atmosphere and everything is so realized. I feel like I'm in the game myself. Especially when I play with other players, it feels like we are real agents communicating and trying to take down all of the bad guys. I haven't made it to the Dark Zone yet. However, with what the game offers me so far, I'm very deeply satisfied.

    P.S. This is the very    It's just great. The post-apocalyptic atmosphere and everything is so realized. I feel like I'm in the game myself. Especially when I play with other players, it feels like we are real agents communicating and trying to take down all of the bad guys. I haven't made it to the Dark Zone yet. However, with what the game offers me so far, I'm very deeply satisfied.

    P.S. This is the very first Shooting-MMO games I'm really in love with.    … Expand
  47. kflight86
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    DO NOT listen to these whiny hater dweebs who gave this a zero; I'm sure you can deduce that they're being trolls and their opinion isn't to be taken seriously.

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

    Now with that said...

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

    It is highly recommended that you have a group of 3-4 players the entire time you play. That's what makes the game so much fun. My one major concern is how much lasting appeal this game has in a few weeks or months, but that's mere speculation. As it stands today, this is a great game and I highly recommend that you try it.    … Expand
  48. vouse
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Excellent game, really great fun with co-op with your freinds and graphics are absolutly amazing! Fights feel tense and the AI on hard mode is very good. Dark zones are hardcore. 9.5 definitly. Would be a perfect 10 but feels like the UI needs a little love.
  49. RamblinM4n
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Opinion:

    This game is very fun and is exactly as advertised. It's a looter-shooter. You shoot enemies, you get loot. At its core, that's all it is. If you're the type of gamer who loves shooters, collecting, and team-work based gameplay, buy it. You'll enjoy it. A lot of people have railed against this game due to repetitive gameplay and I'm not sure I understand why. Missions    Opinion:

    This game is very fun and is exactly as advertised. It's a looter-shooter. You shoot enemies, you get loot. At its core, that's all it is. If you're the type of gamer who loves shooters, collecting, and team-work based gameplay, buy it. You'll enjoy it.

    A lot of people have railed against this game due to repetitive gameplay and I'm not sure I understand why. Missions typically have varied goals that are achieved by generally shooting enemies in your way. If you think that's repetitive, you're in the wrong genre. In a game about shooting, people shoot things and get shot at. One reviewer commented on a lack of feedback from the guns, if you shoot someone, you get markers and sfx for headshots. What more do they want? Balloons and confetti?

    Additionally, the most unique design in this whole game is the Dark Zone. This is a free-for-all, pvp, loot fest where players are going to have some great stories to tell from their first excursion. In short, the Dark Zone is a place where players can go (in a group or on their own) to hunt the most desirable loot in the game. Other players roam the zone with you and can either help you kill enemies or kill you. This builds a huge atmosphere of suspense to this already intense zone.

    Build-It-Up:
    - Solid gunplay
    - Beautiful graphics
    - Great teamwork
    - Cool mechanics
    - In-the-moment character customization
    - Rewarding loot cycle
    - The Dark Zone
    - Atmosphere is incredible

    Break-It-Down
    - Missions could use more guidance (a little TOO much freedom)
    - Character customization is weak (better than Destiny or any other shooter but not quite RPG territory)
    - Gun sfx are weird
    - Latency issues can happen
    -    … Expand
  50. Stoopitnoob
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    The game is very fun and has a great social aspect to it. Granted, this is a RPG style game (plenty of killing mobs for loot/gear) and not a first person shooter that many reviewers seem to have an expectation of. You will need to work down the health of the AI carefully and methodically. Yes, you can hit a guy in the head 40 times to kill him, but many games have those same mechanicsThe game is very fun and has a great social aspect to it. Granted, this is a RPG style game (plenty of killing mobs for loot/gear) and not a first person shooter that many reviewers seem to have an expectation of. You will need to work down the health of the AI carefully and methodically. Yes, you can hit a guy in the head 40 times to kill him, but many games have those same mechanics as well.

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

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

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

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

    They could make your protagonist (character) better by including dialogue and not just sit there like a boob while others talk to you. The lack of voice script or show of emotions wedges a barrier between the player and their connection to the playable character. It is like Destiny where your character is the silent type that everyone talks to, but you don't respond. I am not trying to sway people in either way about this game. It's a great game that has the frame work of a dynastic RPG style game. I believe with careful consideration, listening to the players and making adjustments to develop a sense of connection of the player to the character, this game can be a benchmark raising game.    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. Bsefick22
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    After playing through about 20 plus hours into Tom Clancy's the Division, I am very satisfied with the game. The graphics in the game are fantastic and there is a ton of missions to do as well as areas of NYC to explore. Ubisoft nailed the detailing of NYC in this game. This game reminds me of Fallout 4 with looting, weapons and gear customization. Different areas provide better gear andAfter playing through about 20 plus hours into Tom Clancy's the Division, I am very satisfied with the game. The graphics in the game are fantastic and there is a ton of missions to do as well as areas of NYC to explore. Ubisoft nailed the detailing of NYC in this game. This game reminds me of Fallout 4 with looting, weapons and gear customization. Different areas provide better gear and weapons loot which is a great part of the game and very vast due to the amount of loot throughout the game. The Dark zone is also a great addition to the game which provides the best loot but hardest fights throughout the game, also you will have a separate ranking system for the Dark Zone than your normal game rank which provides a new feel to the game even after several hours into it. However, during my time playing the game the AI has been somewhat buggy, meaning I would be in a battle and enemies will run right into the open and just take my bullets. This does not happen all the time just sometimes. Ultimately, the division is a fantastic game and apart from the buggy AI sometime I would consider it being a 10/10.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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!
  59. chitown25
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    The good: Outstanding open-world, strong RPG/MMO component, with an addictive PvPvE (DarkZone). The meh: Early lvl grind (1-12), a few tutorials could have been added early on with regards to attributes, gear stats etc to help one understand better. Overall I've really enjoyed my time with the game. I eagerly look to pick up where I left off the night before, throughout the day (sorryThe good: Outstanding open-world, strong RPG/MMO component, with an addictive PvPvE (DarkZone). The meh: Early lvl grind (1-12), a few tutorials could have been added early on with regards to attributes, gear stats etc to help one understand better. Overall I've really enjoyed my time with the game. I eagerly look to pick up where I left off the night before, throughout the day (sorry work) and have really enjoyed the groups (via Match Making) I've played with on store missions. I think this will be a game MANY stick with for the foreseeable future. A-… Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. Connorji
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    This is my first ever review, so I wanna make it a good one. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWERS. The Division is NOT a perfect game but it's a damn fun one. The more you sink some time into this the better it gets, as with most RPG's/MMO's. Playing online with a team and tackling missions from different points will never get old. My only gripes would be the repetitiveness of some ofThis is my first ever review, so I wanna make it a good one. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWERS. The Division is NOT a perfect game but it's a damn fun one. The more you sink some time into this the better it gets, as with most RPG's/MMO's. Playing online with a team and tackling missions from different points will never get old. My only gripes would be the repetitiveness of some of the missions and the world outside the mission areas is a little thin. Other than that, it's amazing.… Expand
  63. SoticRaVaGe
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    "Division agents aren't made, they're born." Roughly having around 100+ hours into this game I can simply say that I can't put the controller down. I have had my fair share from grinding my levels, to the pure satisfaction of the end game this game has. I've loved every second of it and still just think about how there are three expansions still to come to this game. In the beginning of"Division agents aren't made, they're born." Roughly having around 100+ hours into this game I can simply say that I can't put the controller down. I have had my fair share from grinding my levels, to the pure satisfaction of the end game this game has. I've loved every second of it and still just think about how there are three expansions still to come to this game. In the beginning of the game you will find yourself sent out to the streets of New York to rain justice, you will be playing from main story missions, to side missions, and doing many encounters which will help you upgrade your base. From the missions and encounters I honestly have seen so much more of a RPG aspect to this game which I really didn't expect. I actually catch myself getting pulled into the story, with many different feelings and just wanting to deliver one thing... Justice. The combat I find very appealing, I love the challenge. While playing the game you learn a lot more about the combat and how to improve. The gear is ever evolving, doesn't matter beginning or end game, you will always find yourself upgrading your character. Some might say "of course you will its a loot based shooter." and that I agree with, it is a loot based shooter but one that I find did it right. I've been a fan of Destiny for a while now and the same with that, its a loot based shooter but it doesn't give you the initiative to upgrade your character because you will find yourself grinding for hours just to get a engram, that "might" upgrade your character. In The Division this aspect is developed very well and throws tons of loot at you, some not upgrading your stats but others can greatly. Don't get me wrong, there is still a lot of grinding to do for end game from farming phoenix credits, or superior and High-End gear. I find the combat promising, from moving to cover to cover to stay safe and not just being able to rush in without a punishment. Only the Division agents who learn to adapt to their environment and the type of play style will be rewarded with some of the best gear when it comes down to challenging mode. I love the challenge, it's not necessarily "easy" but it does have a skill gap to learn before diving into all the game has to offer. One of my favorite parts about the game is undoubtedly the Dark Zone. This is one of the best features of this game, I love the idea of collecting gear and having to extract it while knowing you could be hunted down by a rogue agent the next second. It keeps you on your toes especially with the rewards, from superior, to getting High-End drops. I do think the game has flaws though, but not major ones. They need to add better rewards for going rogue so more people do it instead of one person being rogue and everyone hunting them down. The game also has multiple minor bugs with visual stat problems, from seeing one number change to another (thankfully doesn't affect the actual stats) which can be very frustrating at times but really not that big of a problem. I've seen my friends glitch through the map and get stuck underground but not very often. While looking at a lot of the reviews on this website I do want to say that this game surely doesn't deserve a "0" or anything lower than a 8. These people don't play the game until end game or they just don't know how to specify a game as a considerably good game. While I understand people have their own opinions at least tell us why you think its bad in detail instead of just giving it a beyond low score that isn't realistic. With expansions, loot trading, raids, and much more soon to come I can easily see this game as one of the better titles for this year without a doubt. If you'd like to add me on PSN to join me in the depths of the Dark Zone on the search for High-Ends or farming dailies, feel free, like your division agent. PSN: SoticRaVaGe.

    "When Society falls, We Rise... We are The Division."    … Expand
  64. Robertomagris
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Immersive Gameplay,with no pause and exciting when you play with other players,someone who can say why you need too much ammo to kill npc maybe don't remember this is a mmo game
  65. JoeyLFC90
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Absolutely loving it. There are some teething issues but I've not personally experienced anything game breaking and have had an absolute blast since I got it! Looking forward to seeing where this goes and it will be 10/10 if they listen to the community and keep on improving it. Cannot wait for a raid to be introduced, raiding in central park would be amazing.
  66. Chrisp44s
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    A review of Tom Clancy's: The Division on PS4

    The majority of the game takes place in New York City's Borough of Manhattan “In the midst of a smallpox like pandemic that the public dubs the “Green Poison”. The Virus has left the cities first response service organizations in ruin. The Government of the United States has no other Choice but to activate sleeper agents within the city    A review of Tom Clancy's: The Division on PS4

    The majority of the game takes place in New York City's Borough of Manhattan “In the midst of a smallpox like pandemic that the public dubs the “Green Poison”. The Virus has left the cities first response service organizations in ruin. The Government of the United States has no other Choice but to activate sleeper agents within the city know as THE DIVISION to assist with what is left of the emergency response teams know collectively as the Joint Task Force or JTF to help rebuild and maintain order within the now quarantined districts of Manhattan. Your mission as a division agent is to take back the city at all cost. Not only do the members of The Division and JTF have to fight the spreading Epidemic but several gangs have risen from the ashes of what is left. Rioters… Rikers … and Cleaners are all fighting for Rule and Power over the new free territory.

    Sights and Sound

    The Voice acting and music come second to the sounds of combat and constant firefights in the distance. The sounds of explosions and bullet hail are the real sound track to this game. With a full armory of weaponry ranging from booming close quarter shotguns to long range sniper rifles that rip the air all have their own unique sounds. Many of the weapons can be modified with muzzle attachments to give a weapon a new voice but still one of its own. Any music that can be heard after completing a hard fought mission was for me drowned out by the escaping sounds of war leaving my ears and in its place a strange calm that quickly becomes forgotten and feels foreign upon the fire of the first shots of engagement.
    Visually the City's architecture remains intact for the most part but the streets are littered with vehicles and check points torn apart and left abandoned, wandering vagrants which once made up the working class along with an equal number of animals scavenging and fighting their own battles to stay alive now populate the streets. The city can be navigated using a convenient and easy to read in game map and way point system. A nice feature to see was that every street still had its own name and on the corner its respective street sign. A really nice touch for those who notice small details. In the same respect for detail The environment of the Division is constantly changing with its regular day and night cycles but having token place approaching Christmas time harsh you will notice winter weather conditions. In a moments noticed clear sky’s can become overcast and cloudy then change to a light flurry and even pick up to blizzard storm conditions impairing visibility and making the navigation process a little bit harder.

    Game play Elements – Shooter/ RPG / MMO

    The Division is a mash up of different Genres. Third person Shooter, Single player RPG, and MMO style RPG. The game try’s to take the best aspects of each while leaving the bad behind to create its own unique game play style. In terms of being a shooter. It does well establishing a proficient cover to cover system as well as manual cover and maneuver while aiming over the shoulder. Although Manually staying in cover becomes tricky as there is no crouch or prone positions, the cover to cover system becomes more efficient in most cases to use. A nice feature for me, being a fan of third person aspect games, was the ability to aim over Either shoulder, moving the camera to my other shoulder when I wanted to peer around a corner or doorway opposite the default. Surprisingly many third person games forget to add that option. The gun play is excellent and hit boxes respond well. Every gun has its own recoil pattern and rise that can be master and duplicated through keen observation and slight movements of the toggle stick to keep the majority of shots on target.
    As an Rpg the division does well keeping the progression of the leveling system rewarding and exciting enough to grind the repetitive side missions that in my opinion are short, easy, and quick enough to complete that the repetitive aspect can be over looked. Many of the side missions also reward players credits to put towards their perks, talents, and abilities so “grinding them out” or completing everything in the area should be more enjoyable and challenging then returning to a low level area with a high level character. As I mentioned the perk, talent and ability trees coincide with a credit system where the credits are rewarded for completing side missions and main story missions that also result in you restoring order to the city, rebuilding the infrastructure and returning control the united states government. Along with the different skill trees a great deal of focus was spent on the progressive loot system. Upon reaching higher levels the players character will have the opportunity to equip stronger weapons and armor that he or she finds through out the game either via loot drop, safe house vendors, or even a crafting system. The crafting system is simple as materials are found readily available scattered though the game or weapons and gear can be deconstructed instead of sold to create base materials that can then be crafted into equipment better suited to your level and play style. Along with finding better equipment a player will also find different articles of clothing that can be equipped to change the aesthetic look of the player which is a nice feature if you like to be especially different, stand out, or even create something of a uniform you and your friends wear to tell each other apart in the Dark Zone.

    MMO and the Dark Zone

    The massive multilayer online genre really only comes into play upon entering the Dark Zone. The Dark Zone is a quarantined area within the quarantined city… Unlike the rest of the cities districts that are pve and only populated by you and your invited squad members as well as NPCs, The dark zone is the area where every player roams freely amongst enemies of super and elite status with higher armor and damage ratings. The dark zone is a free for all to any player that decides to enter, within these walls any player can engaged another player in combat. All loot that is gathered here most go through a decontamination process as there are higher levels of the virus here, before your able to equip it. When you want to extract gear you have to go to an extraction zone where a helicopter will come grab your new loot, decontaminate, and place it into your stash box. This is where the dark zone gets tricky because players will try to kill for your dark zone loot as your player will drop it upon being killed and any other player can pick it up. In my personal experience a lot of players will try and kill you right as your placing your dark zone loot bag onto the helicopter rig as your are defenseless for about 5 seconds during this action. The dark zone also has its own leveling system and while inside you will only earn dark zone exp and dark zone credits which reward players with the option to buy from dark zone vendors as well as open dark zone loot crates.

    My opinion of the game.

    If your interested and wondering whether its actually worth 60$. Go get this game, IT IS. I've had so much fun playing this game and feel like its worth every penny as a gamer. The match making system is really easy to use. I have had no issues with joining my friends for PVE or PVP. And video games are always so much better with online interaction because situations will never play out the exact same way between online play. I’ve only run into one bug where I couldn’t enter A door to a stairway leading to another door but I could scale the side of the building so the stairwell wasn't even needed. There are a lot of great features that have been implemented to making this game stand out from other shooters rpgs and mmos that give it its own very unique feel. As far of replay ability in the traditional sense I don’t see a need to remake another character outside of changing sex or race as all the skills trees are completly unlock-able in one play through. But I feel as long as they create content monthly which is what I’ve been told would happen. When its comes to the life span of this game its really up to the dlc dev teams, because with new content comes new adventures...

    Thanks for reading or watching my review
    by ChrisP44s from PR GameFit    … Expand
  67. Alesana
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    The Dark Zone is unlike any gaming experience I'v encountered. It has it's flaws like any other game but once you grind your way to 30, get good gear and have a competent team the game is turns into a harsh reality where no one can be trusted and situations can turn hairy in a split second. The Dark Zone can be very unforgiving, but extremely satisfying as well. Have around 3 days loggedThe Dark Zone is unlike any gaming experience I'v encountered. It has it's flaws like any other game but once you grind your way to 30, get good gear and have a competent team the game is turns into a harsh reality where no one can be trusted and situations can turn hairy in a split second. The Dark Zone can be very unforgiving, but extremely satisfying as well. Have around 3 days logged into this game and I can't get enough of it.

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

    All in all, worth the 60 bucks for sure.    … Expand
  68. ClutchMG
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Very enjoyable and very deep RPG elements. Plays great and has a good mix between tactical strategy and action shooter. Even more fun with a group. Love that you don't have to choose a specific class for your characters and can change anything on the fly. The game doesn't tie you down to any specific style of play, leaving you free to try anything and everything it has to offer. It looksVery enjoyable and very deep RPG elements. Plays great and has a good mix between tactical strategy and action shooter. Even more fun with a group. Love that you don't have to choose a specific class for your characters and can change anything on the fly. The game doesn't tie you down to any specific style of play, leaving you free to try anything and everything it has to offer. It looks very good and is quite immersive as well. Don't get tied up in expecting everything from this game and you will love it!… Expand
  69. Wilberton
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    (PC)
    This game has some really good graphics and I really enjoy it.
    The story is Immersive and your HQ changes just about every mission.... This is what destiny should have come out like. The dark zone is very fun and great to go around becoming rouge, gaining loot and other sorts. The community is fairly nice. Tpeople have called me a squeaker......? (I am 13 almost 14 and am very    (PC)
    This game has some really good graphics and I really enjoy it.
    The story is Immersive and your HQ changes just about every mission....
    This is what destiny should have come out like. The dark zone is very fun and great to go around becoming rouge, gaining loot and other sorts. The community is fairly nice. Tpeople have called me a squeaker......? (I am 13 almost 14 and am very laid back and tactical). They dropped me on the spot ... But eh its the Dark Zone.
    (If you are 12> do not play this)    … Expand
  70. MackTruck3873
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    I thought I was going to be disappointed with this game but my fears have been laid to rest. I cant testify about how the game plays on console but I can tell you on PC its absolute eye candy with decent fps running high/max settings. The game play is very immersive. I usually team up with my bro in law for some action and when hes not on I usually do the side missions. Its enough contentI thought I was going to be disappointed with this game but my fears have been laid to rest. I cant testify about how the game plays on console but I can tell you on PC its absolute eye candy with decent fps running high/max settings. The game play is very immersive. I usually team up with my bro in law for some action and when hes not on I usually do the side missions. Its enough content to keep me busy for a while.… Expand
  71. Catseyez
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    A triumph of design asthetic culled from previous ubi games like watch dogs, assassins creed and far cry. Top tier graphics, gameplay and sound deliver intense gun battles in beautifully rendered streets and buildings of New York on a 1:1 scale which coupled with incredible lighting, particle incl snow effects and a day/night cycle bring the devastated premise to life. Playable as a loneA triumph of design asthetic culled from previous ubi games like watch dogs, assassins creed and far cry. Top tier graphics, gameplay and sound deliver intense gun battles in beautifully rendered streets and buildings of New York on a 1:1 scale which coupled with incredible lighting, particle incl snow effects and a day/night cycle bring the devastated premise to life. Playable as a lone wolf or jump in 4 player team based coop Massive have created a real world playground to explore and in the PvP
    Dark Zone area (approx 1/5th of the total map area) a place to turn Rogue and double cross allies in the search for ultimate loot drops to further develop your character in this 3rd person action game. So far 2016's game of the year.    … Expand
  72. johnkimble
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    Few games live up to the hype set out after years of development, Division manages to live up to the visual beauty of it's first trailer ever released much like the GTA series does. I bought a 970GTX just to play this game and It was worth every penny, your jaw will continually drop at the effects in this game.
    Headshots and sniping is satisfying, modding and rerolling weapons is fun, the    Few games live up to the hype set out after years of development, Division manages to live up to the visual beauty of it's first trailer ever released much like the GTA series does. I bought a 970GTX just to play this game and It was worth every penny, your jaw will continually drop at the effects in this game.
    Headshots and sniping is satisfying, modding and rerolling weapons is fun, the skills and abilities can be swapped for diversity of play.
    So why a 9?
    Few things missing in the game which may or may not be fixed going forward with DLC and tweaks.
    -Levels are massive and detailed and feel a touch empty at times regarding things to do. Fallout did this better somehow with more loot stashed in more places and more explore-able area's.
    -For an RPG the story really feels lacking, why am I in the city, what am I doing, what's my end goal. It just needs more love. If the user isn't going to speak, take some notes from HL2. If he is going to speak look at Mass Effect to see how this is simply done better in both cases.
    -Could use a bit better explanation of skills, talents, leveling, weapon stats, consumables. By the time I hit level 15 the game was half over and I'm only finally understanding how everything works. Maybe this is part of the fun but I've seen this done better many times eg. Mass Effect series.    … Expand
  73. 7salles
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    i haven't played destiny so i cant comment on originality. i am not very found of ubisoft, but they nailed this time. I never played such an imersive game, ever. The adrenaline of you waiting the chopper to collect a rare item on the dark zone is top notch. As when you defeat a hard mission with 3 agents you matched all of them kicking asses in a tatical way. And the map is incredible,i haven't played destiny so i cant comment on originality. i am not very found of ubisoft, but they nailed this time. I never played such an imersive game, ever. The adrenaline of you waiting the chopper to collect a rare item on the dark zone is top notch. As when you defeat a hard mission with 3 agents you matched all of them kicking asses in a tatical way. And the map is incredible, the building i stayed in the hells kitchen on my last trip to ny is there, and even the coffe shop in the corner. There is even the pizza store in the corner of b&h store, its everything there. The weapons customizations is great either. 10!… Expand
  74. OBrien1510
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    Not for Everyone

    Let me start off by saying I am loving the game. I got to level 30 a while back and I'm not rank 33 in the dark zone and do the dailies everyday. The end game content is thin thus far but its not non existent, for those who lean towards grindy games then this is for you and the end game will keep you interested for sure while you chase that next piece of high end loot.    Not for Everyone

    Let me start off by saying I am loving the game. I got to level 30 a while back and I'm not rank 33 in the dark zone and do the dailies everyday. The end game content is thin thus far but its not non existent, for those who lean towards grindy games then this is for you and the end game will keep you interested for sure while you chase that next piece of high end loot. Combat is satisfying enough that it keeps the grind interesting. I will admit that pre lvl 30 the grind is fairly monotonous (but once again is you enjoy the grind as I do this should be no issue) but once you get to lvl 30 and start getting some good gear the game because far more challenging (if you want it to be). You can hope into daily challenge modes which are daily missions that have pretty eye watering difficulty at times but are ultimately incredibly satisfying if you team up with friends and coordinate well. Similarly if you want more of a challenge you can hope into the dark zone which is the PvE/PvP area of the game. This is the area where your gear grind will be most bountiful but beware other agents are roaming around aswell and they have the option to kill you if they think that you have loot that they want. Rogue agents in the dark zone are rare however as going rogue is very high risk and very low reward in most cases (something massive might tweak in the future). Teaming up with friends and grinding the dark zone or challenge mode makes this game infinitely better, I would say similar to destiny its not a game you can play alone and get the full value out of.

    As for Massive (the developers) I think they have done a great job thus far. A lot of developers/publishers of AAA games will develop and ship their game and then forget about it but massive have already showed that they are invested in the game and are committed to ongoing improvement of the game. They have already shown to be responsive to the growing reddit community for the game. They have laid out a one year plan of new content, the first of which is a free update which appears to be introducing raid like missions to the game. I think that the division is a game that one can only true judge at the end of the year when all of Massive's plans have finally come to fruition

    I'll finish how I started. If you like destiny or diablo then odds are you will love the division. The game is all about that dank loot grind so please ignore the people complaining the game is too grindy, the game isn't for everyone but as a loot grinding game is been pretty damn good thus far and the future looks even brighter for the division    … Expand
  75. Bxblaze
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    Addicting gameplay and the dark zone in pretty fun . Graphics are good as well some glitches but in reality . Game is more fun than frustrating. Most people who are rating it low just dont know how to play this game . The stats and weapons customization is great as well as crafting.
  76. 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
  77. BloodyMidget
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    The Division really is doing something unique in gaming right now. Ubisoft has gotten so many things right from the minimal loading to the tons of ways to play with friends it is almost a bonus that the game is fun to play as well.

    The cover system is intuitive and robust at the same time. The crafting is not as deep as say Fallout 4, but it is there and that is pretty cool. The    The Division really is doing something unique in gaming right now. Ubisoft has gotten so many things right from the minimal loading to the tons of ways to play with friends it is almost a bonus that the game is fun to play as well.

    The cover system is intuitive and robust at the same time. The crafting is not as deep as say Fallout 4, but it is there and that is pretty cool. The multiplayer is fun and challenging and fresh, nothing like what I have ever played before. The reward system, although still using it a little, is not overly dependent on RNG like some other games I have been playing...

    My only complaint has to do with the way that mission difficulty gets bumped up to match the rank of the highest person in a squad. If I am a lvl 12 doing a lvl 12 mission and my lvl 20 friends drop in, I am now about to get destroyed and one shot for the next hour while they get to play my mission. I think I understand why they did it, to keep people from power leveling their friends too quickly. However, it seems like there should have been some sort of middle ground like bump up the difficulty by three levels above what it was rated at. IDK something to make it still playable for the host who just happened to be part of an active clan.

    Overall, this has to be one of the more ambitious titles out there right now. My only concern is Ubisoft supporting the game and making it a long standing franchise. I am hoping they will but a global pandemic in the real world does not have quite the creative freedom as say Assassins Creed (thousands of years of history to work with) or Destiny (entirely a work of fiction). I'm hoping this franchise does well and keeps going for years. It's off to a great start.    … Expand
  78. zachnow4
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    Well, i was looking at this and battlefront for my b-day to buy, and because my nephews like to play games, they got me to get battlefront. After a night of playing it (only a few hours) i was disappointed in the splitscreen only being what it was, since i thought it was like bots from cod and walker assault, etc. Anyway, i took it back the next day, and even though my nephews weren't tooWell, i was looking at this and battlefront for my b-day to buy, and because my nephews like to play games, they got me to get battlefront. After a night of playing it (only a few hours) i was disappointed in the splitscreen only being what it was, since i thought it was like bots from cod and walker assault, etc. Anyway, i took it back the next day, and even though my nephews weren't too happy, i got the division. Now, i have heard some bad things about it being very repetitive, and being like Destiny, but... i love Destiny! The beginning was a bit slow, but i got 'back into it' and remembered everything from the beta. The graphics are pretty good (1080p vs 900p for battlefront i think) there WERE a few little lags where it might stop or skip, or dialogue cut out, but the gameplay was awesome. I am still a pretty low lvl, and have been busy only to play some of the story, and a little dz, but have enjoyed it. Playing alone can get a little boring, but the matchmaking is great, and the dz is something creative, and reminds me a little of a scaled down Arma or something, and i am glad i took back battlefront. I don't want to smash battlefront, but for 60 bucks, even 40 bucks, you aren't getting much, and i will probably buy it if it either lets you do offline multiplayer, or is like 20 bucks. Also, many people are butthurt about political views in this game, and being right wing, but you need to remember, many other games (hardline) blatantly bash conservatives, and no one said anything about that, so you guys hatin this game because a little politics need to just shut up and enjoy it. So, yes, i would recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy a fun sorta mmorpg that is also tactical, and fun solo, and even better in a group. also, i don't even care for 3rd person, but this game is an exception!… Expand
  79. blackoutskier
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    This game is very flawed. However Dev's are fixing things as they go like any ARPG (diablo3) and this game is addicting as F**k. So buy it. It can be a grind at times but you will get addicted.
  80. Sergio_Vieira
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Brilliant Game! I guess people can complaint here and there for some bugs and stuff, but trust me this game is awesome! I have not been pushed by the hype wave on this one, didn't even know much about it until launch, but today I play it regularly and even several hours after having the shiny platinum I never stopped playing it. I just hope that the content that comes in the future provesBrilliant Game! I guess people can complaint here and there for some bugs and stuff, but trust me this game is awesome! I have not been pushed by the hype wave on this one, didn't even know much about it until launch, but today I play it regularly and even several hours after having the shiny platinum I never stopped playing it. I just hope that the content that comes in the future proves worthy, because even though it has its flaws this game is one of the best I ever played!… Expand
  81. WrenOz
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    If you liked Destiny at launch, there's a strong chance you'll like this. Maybe even more...
    This game has stronger RPG mechanics than Destiny yet the environment is extremely bland and unappealing to me. I strongly recommend to play this game with your friends. With more content and dark zone refinements this game will easily get an 8 or above from me.
  82. Greysteel
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    It was suppose to be a sortie. I little jaunt among the debilitated cars that marked the streets like a kind of headstone for a New York that once was but will maybe never be again. The dark zone is a really depressing place, I though. My squad agreed. We picked through what remained, spared the other players who strayed into our lines of sight and made to the extraction with a really niceIt was suppose to be a sortie. I little jaunt among the debilitated cars that marked the streets like a kind of headstone for a New York that once was but will maybe never be again. The dark zone is a really depressing place, I though. My squad agreed. We picked through what remained, spared the other players who strayed into our lines of sight and made to the extraction with a really nice haul. We bated our time and waited for the helicopter to fly in and drop our only means of securing our new toys. I waited for the clock to drop and then I stroke. Kicking the only member of our squad that we had picked up at random and robbing his carcass of anything he worked hard to collect. We divided it up, extracted, and then went our separate ways. It still feels like I left some small part of my soul back there, on the snow covered LZ where myself and two friends led our new buddy to the slaughter after spending an hour fattening him up loot.

    So I put it on youtube with some funny sound effects to make myself feel better, and we went about repeating the process.

    God, I love this game.    … Expand
  83. Lewis-Angelo
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    uno de los mejores juegos de 2016 y de Ubisoft en toda su historia

    historia interesante, progresión de personaje, personalización, buena jugabilidad, una auténtica maravilla artística y diseño de escenario, 100 horas de platino

    una pena los problemas con las primeras actualizaciones, pero ya solucionadas, con mimo el título va para largo
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. nikdudeuk78
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Had this game from the beginning of launch and my god its awesome.

    Was on it with a friend and quickly completed it, so the end game content was so so. Single playing with out the option to join or gain teamates on amain mission would of ruined this game, but jumping in is quite quick and enjoying.You definately get satisfaction with another or other players as well, as some times it    Had this game from the beginning of launch and my god its awesome.

    Was on it with a friend and quickly completed it, so the end game content was so so.
    Single playing with out the option to join or gain teamates on amain mission would of ruined this game, but jumping in is quite quick and enjoying.You definately get satisfaction with another or other players as well, as some times it can get hectic.

    New York looks stunning, even in the decrepit state after the Virus. Your main guy can be customised, but most ppl look the same. However this rarely makes a difference as were not here on a modelling shoot !!

    weapons and added gear is spot on and levels up with you, and the DLC is fantastic, and it shows the developers have taken time to correct any problems and errors.
    Even though, im still playing it, were still getting add ons, DLC and patches and its s till a lot of fun.
    Dark Zone can be a pain, but it asks you to take the risk, and the gear sets can be notoriously hard to get, but still, its enjoyable and best played with friends, to make the most of all the abilities and perks and talents.

    having everyone as a medic is rarely enjoyable.
    get your medic, cover enhancement, couple of turrets and explosive grenades going, and your a force to be reckoned with.

    After Destiny, which a few ppl are comparing this to, i find this far more enjoyable, and im still sticking with it. Destiny just came and passed me by, and hardly as much fun to play, and seemed far more repetitive, where as this game knows what it is, and doesnt spawn the same DLC over and over, asking to dress up even better, ooooh .
    sorry, bit of a rant then    … Expand
  87. Redp87
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    I've played it over 100 hours and still playing it! This game is a classic. Don't be afraid of buying it, NYC is gorgeous and insanely detailed. Great story and great gameplay.
  88. MarcSP_1981
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo, com várias possibilidades em PVP e PVE.
    Parabéns a Massive e Ubisoft pelo empenho! Espero que saia o The Division 2 e o filme nos cinemas!    … Expand
  89. Moto270
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    I really liked this game and I don't really like shooters. You can single play the story l. Then single play the end game but it's tough. I did.
  90. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    لعبة جميلة ترى الجهد المبذول فيها لكن بالطبع اللعبة ليست أسطورية بل ينقصها الكثير لتصبح كذلك
  91. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    This felt like all the RPG elements I wanted in a gears of war style game. Played it solo but I bet its even better with friends.
  92. Morados9
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Para mi ha sido todo un decubrimiento. Es la primera vez que he jugado a algo así. ¿Cómo lo llamáis, Shootter? De matar. Pues está muy bien. Te hartas de matar pero, personalmente, me hubiera gustado que tubiera algo del rollo de Mass Effect. Entonces habría sido perfecto.
  93. batson456
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    The enemies are generic, the story is forgettable, the missions can be repetitive, and I can't stop playing! Taken as individual parts, I'm not sure what I would feel about this game. Each of those negatives would on their own be enough to make me stop playing a game. However, I have logged 10 hours since last night, and I see no end in sight! The loot system, the combat, the groupingThe enemies are generic, the story is forgettable, the missions can be repetitive, and I can't stop playing! Taken as individual parts, I'm not sure what I would feel about this game. Each of those negatives would on their own be enough to make me stop playing a game. However, I have logged 10 hours since last night, and I see no end in sight! The loot system, the combat, the grouping experience, the customization, the crafting, the exploration, it all fits into a whole that makes this game so excellent. All this, and i haven't even touched the dark zone yet (since beta). My only worry is that once I hit end game, there may not be enough content to keep me engaged, but they do have many plans for continued development throughout the year. I hope, and expect, to be playing this game for a long time. It is well worth the price of admission in my opinion, and now I'm back to saving New York!… Expand
  94. 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
  95. Seifer706
    Mar 11, 2016
    8
    So let me start off by explaining the score I gave of 8. This game with friends is a 9 (close to a 10, to be frank) but a 7 (maybe even a 6) solo and being that I play both solo and coop about equally, I average it around 8.

    Pros: the environments are not half bad - graphics wise, not the best but in terms of displaying a dilapidated Manhattan, I think it is pretty spot on in terms of    So let me start off by explaining the score I gave of 8. This game with friends is a 9 (close to a 10, to be frank) but a 7 (maybe even a 6) solo and being that I play both solo and coop about equally, I average it around 8.

    Pros: the environments are not half bad - graphics wise, not the best but in terms of displaying a dilapidated Manhattan, I think it is pretty spot on in terms of what comes to mind. Coop can be super intense - with the right people working together, every key story mission and (especially) Dark Zone exploration is jampacked with enjoyment and adrenaline because it does encourage legitimate cooperation to get things done. Story - while not the most original in many senses, it does fulfill what Tom Clancy novels/games are known for, making it feel like a lot is on the line and manifests itself in an eerily plausible occurrence in the realm of Biowarfare. Customization - the game does have a lot to offer to make sure most people find what type of fighter they would be, be it a rusher with a shotgun or a crit hitting SMG or one who stays back to pick people off with high precision ARs/DMRs, its all there for the choosing.

    Cons: To be honest, the biggest issue comes down to the fact that if you are not playing Coop, you are not really maximizing the experience of this game, which I can completely understand because I also enjoy some of my games done solo. Though the game is, admittedly, on the short side, it has the room there to grow even more (maybe it might follow in the footsteps of Destiny where after like 3 expansions, it will come out at as a whole collection for the same price when it would be worth the buy as the smaller issues get ironed out). I personally got the Gold edition, so I don't heavily consider this a big con but I can understand if some people do if they don't have any future DLCs in mind and are upset at what they currently have right now.

    If you do plan on a pick up, I encourage you guys to spend the extra 30 and go for the Gold to make sure you got future DLCs covered but if you love playing solo, there are honestly more fulfilling games on the marker for that type of play-style and I implore you to check out other games before investing in this one.    … Expand
  96. Zbox
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    In short this isn't your must buy game but isn't that bad either. before you buy you must know two things: a) its always online and b)play with friends or use matchmake to play as a group, if you play solo it will not be much fun because the game its clearly built for groups of people from the world to the missions....

    however there is some bugs, there is a graphical downgrade    In short this isn't your must buy game but isn't that bad either. before you buy you must know two things: a) its always online and b)play with friends or use matchmake to play as a group, if you play solo it will not be much fun because the game its clearly built for groups of people from the world to the missions....

    however there is some bugs, there is a graphical downgrade too...... other thing is this is very much an MMO/TPS/RPG so don't expect to get everything so easy.... will require grind.....    … Expand
  97. T-Y311
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    I only have played this game for about 8 hours so my review so far is subject to change and limited in scope.

    If you like 3PS and have a loot addiction, this game will provide that fix. The story seems thin but there is plenty of audio and video lore to get a sense of the world we are playing in. I have not made it to the Dark Zone yet but I only have heard that it is intense and    I only have played this game for about 8 hours so my review so far is subject to change and limited in scope.

    If you like 3PS and have a loot addiction, this game will provide that fix. The story seems thin but there is plenty of audio and video lore to get a sense of the world we are playing in.

    I have not made it to the Dark Zone yet but I only have heard that it is intense and tons of fun.

    So far the biggest enjoyment of this game is the challenge. The game's missions so far can be a tough trial to progress through and only make the reward that much sweeter and the teamwork more vital.

    I have only experienced a couple times of poor server performance but other wise it has been fine.

    More to come...    … Expand
  98. Abeofgradas77
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    Why do people keep calling it "grafics" its graphics you idiots... You all are gamers. you should be ashamed of yourselves. Seriously, how do you screw that up?!
  99. 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
  100. LTDan50
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    To give this game anything less than a 7 is not being fair. This game off the bat is more fleshed out and has more going on than Destiny. You will get your money out of this game. There are going to be pay for DLC, but there is going to be free DLC including the ability to trade gear. The charecter creation is extremely weak and this game is supposed to be played with friends, it shows.To give this game anything less than a 7 is not being fair. This game off the bat is more fleshed out and has more going on than Destiny. You will get your money out of this game. There are going to be pay for DLC, but there is going to be free DLC including the ability to trade gear. The charecter creation is extremely weak and this game is supposed to be played with friends, it shows. The matchmaking is very welcome helping you find people to help you complete missions or to just join up and get into random trouble. I like this game and im sure it will get even better as more content comes out.… Expand
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#66 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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