Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. yokers
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    I've now put in 30 hours into this game and so far I'm really liking it.

    First, the bad, the pains on release day in that you couldn't activate your agent etc and yes, that's poor for a AAA title. I also had one disconnect (hour 1/2) which seemed to be quite common across the community, since then (hour 2+) I've yet to be disconnected at all. Another slight niggle and although it isn't    I've now put in 30 hours into this game and so far I'm really liking it.

    First, the bad, the pains on release day in that you couldn't activate your agent etc and yes, that's poor for a AAA title. I also had one disconnect (hour 1/2) which seemed to be quite common across the community, since then (hour 2+) I've yet to be disconnected at all. Another slight niggle and although it isn't major could be an improvement, crafting! To generate 1 blue item (if you haven't already collected) you can use 5 greens which is fine until you have 250 to turn into 25 and have to sit there doing each one. It is also a shallow game as far as story is concerned, the fact is it' isn't that type of game, you will be putting a lot of hours into "the grind" and replaying missions; this is not a linear story. NPC's can also be a little annoying, mostly in dialogue, whilst wondering around the home base expect to hear the same line about 10 times before you leave.

    One odd choice which seems to be in the game for no good reason is the second character, with one character you can and will unlock all abilities meaning to create a second character would only serve one purpose to play with mates who are lower level which you can still do with a higher level, albeit easily.

    I've seen a lot of reviews and people talking about the enemies being bullet sponges and yes, they are but you are playing an MMORPG, other games such as Destiny etc can mask that with the fact they're aliens which The Division cannot, it's trying to combine a realistic scenario with MMORPG gameplay and you have to step back and appreciate that.

    After 30 hours I'm more than happy with the game and the daily missions are a nice touch, allowing me to continue with the game and feel like there's still something worth playing for and with the introduction of DLC over the next three months (free and paid) I'm looking forward to seeing what that has to offer as well. Matchmaking is a plus too, when you need to grab another three people for a mission on hard (and you will need to) the matchmaking seems to work quite well in finding other players for you to game with. The map is absolutely massive, thankfully fast travel is there to help facilitate that but if you did decided to walk it the scale and way everything seamlessly allows you to pass through zone to zone is amazing.

    Overall it's not quite there yet but there's a solid base to build upon.    … Expand
  4. Aces
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Great game for the Ps4. It is a very addictive co-op experience, plus it is a full single player campaign for those who work odd shifts and only have friends around on the weekend. I didn't play on the first night the servers opened therefore I missed all the issues with the login servers. I have to say if you like Borderlands, Mass Effect, or Fallout series this will be in yourGreat game for the Ps4. It is a very addictive co-op experience, plus it is a full single player campaign for those who work odd shifts and only have friends around on the weekend. I didn't play on the first night the servers opened therefore I missed all the issues with the login servers. I have to say if you like Borderlands, Mass Effect, or Fallout series this will be in your wheelhouse. Everything works, the customizability makes everyone different enough that you don't feel like you are play the same character as everyone else. So far crafting has saved me money during leveling and isn't crazy complex.… Expand
  5. LimeSeltzer
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    It feels like a Mass Effect 2 and Destiny hybrid. While it is far from perfect with bugs etc..., the game is enjoyable and the Dark Zone is a welcome mechanic that made my heart race with the high stakes of the extracting higher quality loot.
  6. 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
  7. BRWAT
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    The Division is a spectacular combination of RPG, FPS, and MMO mechanics in a well thought-out package, which should appeal to a broader audience than Destiny. Its story missions and detailed plot lines are something I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. The Division’s “Dark-Zone” is something refreshing and exciting, plus the loot is pretty sweet. Ubisoft’s inclusion of a robust matchmaking systemThe Division is a spectacular combination of RPG, FPS, and MMO mechanics in a well thought-out package, which should appeal to a broader audience than Destiny. Its story missions and detailed plot lines are something I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. The Division’s “Dark-Zone” is something refreshing and exciting, plus the loot is pretty sweet. Ubisoft’s inclusion of a robust matchmaking system for all end game content is something that its competition is severely lacking, and should make creating teams for the Divisions RAID activities called "Incursions" painless.… Expand
  8. carbun
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    high quality well made game....

    viewtiful world
    many contents.
    detailed gun design.
    high accessibility match making

    it's a master piece.

    cheap at the price game.
  9. Serterm7
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    If you are going to buy tom clancys the division you need to know you are going to find :
    1) 40-50 hours of solo or cooperative gameplay
    2) the best pvp in history
    3) best graphics you ever see on console
    4) best guneplay and gameplay ever create
  10. DayZ_Tabloids
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Fantastic Door Closing Simulator with Guns!

    Updated from my previous review. After many router issues - finally got this game working. (UbiSupport still hasn't responded. So, side note that.) The game is a Team-Based Rainbow 6 Cover RPG. It's all about finding gear, building up your stats and skills, finding new gear, staying behind a wall while unloading on enemies, and joking    Fantastic Door Closing Simulator with Guns!

    Updated from my previous review.

    After many router issues - finally got this game working. (UbiSupport still hasn't responded. So, side note that.)

    The game is a Team-Based Rainbow 6 Cover RPG. It's all about finding gear, building up your stats and skills, finding new gear, staying behind a wall while unloading on enemies, and joking around about it with friends.

    Multiple avenues in each mission for tactics. Spoken dialogue paints the scene and provides insight. Each mission is more or less a arena mode while waiting for waves of enemies to rush you - so if that's your thing more power to you. (I personally enjoy it.)

    The "Open World" and "MMO" portions of the game are totally bland. Never see other teams or people wandering around (unless you're in the PvEvP areas.) NPC dialogue is recycled - a lot. Tons of collectibles all over the place (because Ubisoft games LOVE collectibles and radio towers.)

    And you can shut car doors. Cause when the world goes to hell, everyone leaves their door slightly ajar.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. travasky
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    If I had only one criticism of the Division it would be its somewhat unrefined control scheme. Ideally the game would feel more like the Gears of War we praised for its sharp third person controls but instead we end up with something a little slower and more vague like Last of Us. That point aside, The Division nails so much else. The progression feels quick and predictable. TheIf I had only one criticism of the Division it would be its somewhat unrefined control scheme. Ideally the game would feel more like the Gears of War we praised for its sharp third person controls but instead we end up with something a little slower and more vague like Last of Us. That point aside, The Division nails so much else. The progression feels quick and predictable. The environments are stunning. Graphics gorgeous. Content is plentiful and adequately varied. Overall The Division delivered more than expected even after following it from its first trailers 3 years ago.… Expand
  13. Madgel
    Mar 21, 2016
    6
    Quite fun, yet disappointing.

    The game begins with a very basic character creation system, you can choose between a few different head shapes, skin colors, tattoos, scars etc. Nothing really fancy, and "Basic" is the key word here because everything in this game is just like your character's creation: basic. The missions to gain credits to develop your HQ are basically all the same    Quite fun, yet disappointing.

    The game begins with a very basic character creation system, you can choose between a few different head shapes, skin colors, tattoos, scars etc. Nothing really fancy, and "Basic" is the key word here because everything in this game is just like your character's creation: basic.

    The missions to gain credits to develop your HQ are basically all the same and there are a lot of them: Secure an area (understand: kill 50 mobs), Protect some supplies (understand: kill 50 mobs before they destroy the supply boxes) and Collect some stuffs and bring them back somewhere (understand: kill 50 mobs and spend 5 minutes walking with a heavy suitcase which slows you down drastically).

    The main and secondary missions are a bit more inspired, yet nothing to go crazy about. The game is heavily scripted (ie: the enemies behind huge glass doors on the top floor of a building won't move if you haven't cleared the lower floors first...) and the AI is pretty basic not to say stupid.
    The mobs are basically all the same with a few skin differences: The gangsta with a weapon (baseball bat or a shield + axe or gun), and the "cleaners" with a weapon (a flame thrower or a gun). The bosses are uninspired too (mostly a normal mob on steroid) and there is little difficulty defeating them.

    The weapons customization is pretty cool though, you have 6 mod slots on your weapons to improve them. That's very cool and they really affect your weapons stats. The talent tree is also interesting even if you will most likely use the same talents all the time.

    Unlike Destiny, you won't see any players in the PVE part of the game (except your team mates of course), and you will only see other players in some secure areas such as your HQ.
    The PVP zone (the Darkzone) is fun (except when being chain killed by a group of 4 rogue agents) and stressful. You never know if that guy who helped you for an hour will betray you when it will be time to extract your loots.

    Verdict: 6/10, that's not a bad game, but it's far from what I was expecting after watching the trailers.    … Expand
  14. TheLastOfReview
    Apr 28, 2016
    5
    This review is based on my experiences after playing the game daily since march and it's worth mentioning my review depends much on the end game, which in all fairness should be included in the summed up version of any review.

    In its current state The Division is not a solid game. It lacks most of the things I am looking for in a game, such as a story that's alive and gets you hooked up    This review is based on my experiences after playing the game daily since march and it's worth mentioning my review depends much on the end game, which in all fairness should be included in the summed up version of any review.

    In its current state The Division is not a solid game. It lacks most of the things I am looking for in a game, such as a story that's alive and gets you hooked up on "what is going to happen next" and "oh, that's some interesting turn around". I mean, the back story of the game is really intriguing but there's no actual follow up on the post apocalyptic, dystopian story in the game and you never really get any feeling of being in this chaos except from the fact that New York are all abandoned after the pandemic spred via dollar bills during black friday. (How many people actually pays with bills anymore?). According to the size of the map the dev's could've done so much more. Instead the game concentrates on Dark Zone, which is approximately 1/5 of the map. Everything outside is dead. There's no reason going around free roaming after you've done the side missions that don't reward you more than some new specs and perks from the Base of Operations. It also lacks interesting characters, such as rememberable enemies, allies and/or missions. Your own character is just like everybody else.

    The loot are not rewarding and nor is the crafting system. All of it reminds me of climbing a mountain that just grows larger and larger. Of all you manage to achieve there's always something new that you need to do before you get what you're looking for. Some gamers may like this type of gaming but most of the other RPG games out there are more rewarding. The Division is like a wank without any pay off.

    But the game has a lot of potential. I really enjoyed when I met some bosses walking around outside Dark Zone. More of that! Give the map outside Dark Zone some life. There's tons of interesting places and appartments, parking lots and construction sites where they can make something happen.

    And speaking of Dark Zone. I've heard much about the Dark Zone and mostly it's pretty negative things like the loot suck and there's a lot of griefing in there that go rogue on you etc. But when I look at Dark Zone it reminds me of the time when it was snow outside and you walked to school and you knew it will be a snowball fight on the football pitch during the breaks. Anyone entering the pitch knew about the rules. You get some and you loose some - you consent to the rules. Don't think you can go in and just mangle down anyone without reprisals. And if you get mangled down you don't go running to the teacher with tears in your eyes and pointing down the pitch and say there's a quartet of griefers that threw snow in your face. Take the Dark Zone for what it is. The loot could've been better though. For even with a Scavenging over a 100% there's only slim chances that you get rewarded with any decent loot.

    There's two types of gameplays I hate: anything where time is ticking down and the other one is waves. It's not very refreshing, it's not very pioneering and it's just boring. The new Incursion Falcon Lost are a wave based game mode and it's a challenge. The worst thing with this is that you only get rewards once a week. However you can collect two rewards after complete both the Hard mode and the Challenging mode.
    These modes have a recommended gear score level at 140 for Hard and 160 for Challenging. But after the first week gamers already glitched their way to top gear score even though they didn't complete the mission the regular way. This lead to heavy problems since the glitched out mega super players with high gear score tried to matchmake players with higher gear scores so they should have a chance of beating the level the normal way. So if you had a gear score of 150 you got kicked out. I can honestly say that the best players I've played with have had gear scores around 150 and not 210+. Luckily this issue have been fixed. But there's still too many issues of matchmaking in the game. I don't know how many times I experienced missions that don't load and you get to load another one, and another one, and another one.

    The game is broken in so many areas. PC gamers have serious issues with hackers and all of the platforms (Xbox, PS4 and PC) suffer from all the players that cheat through missions with all of the glitches. Massive and Ubisoft have however tried to sort things out, but there's only more glitches coming.
    I've been playing it daily since march 15 and now time has taking its toll. My final judgement regarding this game is that it is not a complete game in its current state. However, I hope that Massive and Ubisoft listens to the critics and make it better. More things to do outside Dark Zone, refine the loot and crafting system and makes sure to address the other issues regarding cheating players and hackers.

    Unfortunately this isn't the first time Ubisoft comes out with a so so game...    … Expand
  15. PedroLvPs
    Aug 28, 2016
    1
    Super cool game until you get killed for the 70th time by a shotgun that is 17 miles away from you. I have by nos more than 2 das of The Division, probably I shouldn't give only "1" for the game, but, after you play you will fell the same way I am.
  16. Gruslasse
    Dec 3, 2016
    0
    The Division really just should've been called The Dissapointment.

    The end product is nothing close to what was shown at E3, in true Ubisoft fashion. I'm not sure who's dumber here, me for buying yet another Ubi-rip off, or Massive Entertainment for linking up with Ubi and releasing this utter anti-climax of a game.. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are good. Just not E3-good. The    The Division really just should've been called The Dissapointment.

    The end product is nothing close to what was shown at E3, in true Ubisoft fashion. I'm not sure who's dumber here, me for buying yet another Ubi-rip off, or Massive Entertainment for linking up with Ubi and releasing this utter anti-climax of a game..

    Don't get me wrong, the graphics are good. Just not E3-good.

    The controls (PS4) however are not good. Imagine steering a tanker ship, that just ate Taco Bell on the munchies. That's sorta how then player character feels like.

    Anything but the story missions are pathetic repeats. Release hostage, defend thing, get a brown hat as reward. Yellow hat available as DLC for just 300USD and a kidney. Go Ubi!    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. sampsonsimpson
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    I've played a good 15 hours and I feel i'm ready to add my 2 cents in regards to this game.

    Pros: *Quality graphics. New York looks stunning on a good set. I have a 4k TV which makes stuff on the screen stand out. *Matchmaking. No longer like Destiny when starting campaign. You have the ability to look for up to 4 players to play with on a mission. *Hardly any loading. *Controls    I've played a good 15 hours and I feel i'm ready to add my 2 cents in regards to this game.

    Pros:
    *Quality graphics. New York looks stunning on a good set. I have a 4k TV which makes stuff on the screen stand out.
    *Matchmaking. No longer like Destiny when starting campaign. You have the ability to look for up to 4 players to play with on a mission.
    *Hardly any loading.
    *Controls are fluid for the most part.
    *Lots of weapons and mods.

    Cons
    *Graphics. Not as good as they once showed it in E3.
    *Online only. No offline mode.
    *Not a true MMO. Limited w/ 15 players in "virtual areas", can only co op w/ 4 players.
    *Bullet sponge. I don't care if you have teflon coated armor times 10 on your person, it doesn't take 30-40 bullets from an AR to kill said person, especially w/ headshots
    *bugs and glitches. There are many, trust me. There's a particular bug where you can grief someone from entering the safe house.
    *Verify Identity. Really?
    *26 missions. I'm almost done w/ the game.
    *Grindfest. You go to point A to point B, kill enemies, kill bosses, collect loot, repeat.

    I was left underwhelmed from what I originally saw. Maybe it was all the hype and I expected this game to be more than expected, but nope. This game is bland and quite honestly, I don't see myself playing it past this week. I'll end up selling it on craigslist or ebay. It's like I basically rented it for the week.    … Expand
  19. curtcleancut
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    I'm not usually impulsive when I purchase a game for my PS4 This one was different. It came highly recommended from a friend and respected gamer. He played the beta and his description and hopes had me drooling. Aesthetically beautiful. RPG/MMO, challenging game play, full customization, a solid longer term development (3+ years in the making). Was the answer to Destiny? I hopedI'm not usually impulsive when I purchase a game for my PS4 This one was different. It came highly recommended from a friend and respected gamer. He played the beta and his description and hopes had me drooling. Aesthetically beautiful. RPG/MMO, challenging game play, full customization, a solid longer term development (3+ years in the making). Was the answer to Destiny? I hoped so.... I was sold.

    I went all in. I put a hundo down for the Gold Edition.

    The reality:

    Simply put, the game is absolutely beautiful to the eye. Character creation is limited in choice and customization. I read reviews before the release date that said this item would be expanded. If this happened, it was by much. Disappointed, but not a huge deal by any means. BUT this can be taken a step further in regards to acquired gear for appearance. I have certainly found my fair share, but everything seems to be a recolored version of another item. I went from a white jacket, to a grey jacket... later found a blue one. My guys looks just the other two team members. Oh wait, that one guy has a helmet. I can actually tell him apart! Hey buddy name is now "helmet". If we find another helmet, your name will be "blue helmet" tho because you'll look just like the other guy with a helmet.

    So that's a little frustrating. Not much variety there.... at all. UNLESS you purchase some stuff from the online UBI store.

    Weapons customization is admittedly cool. I think it's lacking on execution. Weapons have thus far run into the same issues in terms of visual variety. However, your instruments of destruction can be upgraded with a variety of accessories, so far the benefits haven't earth shattering but they do give show up visually when added to a weapon. Now here's my BUT. Weapons don't feel as individual as they do in Destiny or even Call of Duty. They pretty vanilla. by any means. This was something that Destiny nailed IMO. At this point, I feel like games should be out performing each other. Kinda feels like a step back in this regard. Also, their random benefits are nearly as cool as Destiny's. I get it tho, this is a separate game, "different game style" blah blah blah. Got it.

    Villains. Point blank. Boring as hell. It's a un-felt grind. No crazy maniacs that are losing their minds like in Boarder Lands. The head bosses are very anticlimactic and I hardly notice that I'm battling one until a few minutes into the fight. It usually clicks while I have my cross-hairs zoomed... holy crap, this guy looks a little different! No wonder its taking us 5 minutes to blast riddle him.

    The game play itself isn't intuitive, but that perfectly. It takes some getting used too. However, it's not fluid. You find some cover, shoot, and can bound by targeting another location and hold down on the x putting for a short moment. That "short moment" is my point of contention. When you want to scramble, it might not happen unless you have a premeditated plan. Again, this is a different game. Got it. Check.

    The rest of the issues I can easily dismiss as just another early bird release. It seems to happen with every game. Even the ones that have been in the planning for from 3 to 10 years). I clip through the ground for no reason, or trying to get into a group causes me to log out. Simple game crashes.... these things happen right? Can't hold it against Ubi.

    So I've had the game for three days and took a day off to put in some solid game play. The verdict? I'm bored. I can help thinking that I purchased a beefed up version of the MMO Defiance for PC. I hate to say it but Defiance may have held my attention for a little longer. Just a little.    … Expand
  20. DotaKaiju
    Mar 10, 2016
    6
    This game is fun. I'd be lieing if I said it wasnt. BUT the world feels lifeless. Im literally just running to point A to point B fighting a few AI's and doing a mission i felt like ive done before. I personally had more fun playing destiny but you may enjoy it. Im playing it right now and I can already see me putting this down in a few weeks if not sooner. I get DC's a lot and its gettingThis game is fun. I'd be lieing if I said it wasnt. BUT the world feels lifeless. Im literally just running to point A to point B fighting a few AI's and doing a mission i felt like ive done before. I personally had more fun playing destiny but you may enjoy it. Im playing it right now and I can already see me putting this down in a few weeks if not sooner. I get DC's a lot and its getting irritating. All in all a decent and fun game that will go back on the selves when Dark souls 3 comes out… Expand
  21. 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
  22. commando41
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Any game that makes me want to come back and play it, is already a solid 7 for me. I love the environments and love how haunting the city feels. Once you get a feel for the cover system it can be pretty cool moving around from cover to cover during a fire fight, as well as timing your grenades to get the most kills out of one. The only thing is, it's repetitive...no where near Destiny'sAny game that makes me want to come back and play it, is already a solid 7 for me. I love the environments and love how haunting the city feels. Once you get a feel for the cover system it can be pretty cool moving around from cover to cover during a fire fight, as well as timing your grenades to get the most kills out of one. The only thing is, it's repetitive...no where near Destiny's grind but still a grind all the same. The RPG elements are great but you can already tell that once you get done with the story line the rest of the game will become bland. I really like the PVP and dark zone aspect of it...you definitely need to make some allegiances quick and even then you don't know who might go rogue on you...I love that aspect of uncertainty. In any event I despised UBISOFT for the longest time...laughed my ass off on launch day when I got the Romeo error but all in all this game turned the page for me with UBISOFT...I sitll don't trust them but I certainly don't hate them anymore...funny that a game called The Division would bring me back to play UBISOFT games.… Expand
  23. Grandbazaar
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    I seriously don't understand all those extremely negative reviews. This game is far from perfect but it's good fun. The graphics aren't bad like people keep on saying, they look quite good on my 55" screen. The gameplay is extremely fun especially when playing with friends. The RPG elements add to the fun and longevity of the game. I do see how solo players may get less out of thisI seriously don't understand all those extremely negative reviews. This game is far from perfect but it's good fun. The graphics aren't bad like people keep on saying, they look quite good on my 55" screen. The gameplay is extremely fun especially when playing with friends. The RPG elements add to the fun and longevity of the game. I do see how solo players may get less out of this game, but knowing well before purchasing that this is mostly an online affair makes this a weak argument against the game.

    There are a lot of jaded player reviews on metacritic, so play the game and make up your own mind. Chances are you're going to have a geat time.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. East76landS
    Mar 9, 2016
    6
    Firstly , I made this review after playing a single day on the game, so clearly this is a review based on limited access. Visually, It looks good, the world is richly detailed, and runs fairly smooth, not as smooth as the likes of MGSV, but it feels smooth enough, player movement is also pretty solid. As for the game itself, after an entire day playing it, I still do not really know how toFirstly , I made this review after playing a single day on the game, so clearly this is a review based on limited access. Visually, It looks good, the world is richly detailed, and runs fairly smooth, not as smooth as the likes of MGSV, but it feels smooth enough, player movement is also pretty solid. As for the game itself, after an entire day playing it, I still do not really know how to class it, it is a mishmash of different elements. It has fairly decent RPG elements, character building, skill trees, etc, it has fairly decent shooter mechanics, the actual gun play is ok, the computer A.I. is fairly decent, they team up, and flank, etc, nothing groundbreaking, the quests are pretty basic, go here, collect this, switch this, kill him/her, and here lies the problem, it's fairly decent at most things, but that is about it, It does not excel in any one area. One of the biggest problems was with the 'bullet sponge' effect you get when engaging an enemy with a higher skill level than yourself, I understand this is the nature of RPG gaming, but with the games setting, it feels alien, at one point it took three of us to bring down one npc, with me personally having to reload multiple times, it felt completely wrong considering the games realistic setting. Add to that some lackluster voice acting, forgettable characters, and it all just seems very average.....

    6/10    … Expand
  26. buu1la
    Mar 9, 2016
    5
    People who have bought this game want to justify their spent money and give it 9/10 and 10/10, and this game is gonna get 9/10s from all big gaming sites. BUT here is the truth - the game is incredible repetitive and generic, it offers absolutely nothing new to the table. Missions are all the same, generic enemies, lame AI, no variety in gameplay, horrible story, a borefest to play alonePeople who have bought this game want to justify their spent money and give it 9/10 and 10/10, and this game is gonna get 9/10s from all big gaming sites. BUT here is the truth - the game is incredible repetitive and generic, it offers absolutely nothing new to the table. Missions are all the same, generic enemies, lame AI, no variety in gameplay, horrible story, a borefest to play alone ... etc.

    IT IS NOT A BAD GAME, it is just painfully AVERAGE and deserves nothing more than a 5/10.    … Expand
  27. Adlcktlt
    Mar 9, 2016
    6
    Sadly the game doesn't offer much (yet). All the missions are somewhat the same, or atleast they feel the same as all bosses are exactly the same. I was hoping for a game where I could team up with friends and go on difficult missions where we would need to work on tactics. That's not the case, as we're just walking around from mission to mission and complete them with ease by just simplySadly the game doesn't offer much (yet). All the missions are somewhat the same, or atleast they feel the same as all bosses are exactly the same. I was hoping for a game where I could team up with friends and go on difficult missions where we would need to work on tactics. That's not the case, as we're just walking around from mission to mission and complete them with ease by just simply shooting at the same enemies over and over again.

    Max.lvl can be achieved in a day, and I haven't figured out what's worth to do afterwards. I think ubisoft is going to have a hard time to keep their playerbase playing.

    The reason I did give a 6 though are the awesome graphics (I run it on Ultra) and character gameplay. You can modify your character in many different ways with talents,weapons,mods and decide what kind of asset you want to be in your team.(Even though it doesn't really matter, as long as you shoot bullets it's good enough). Hopefuly they'll give this more of a meaning in the future.    … Expand
  28. zathaia
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Incredible well-made technically. I was afraid that there would be major bugs making multiplayer a horrible experience, but it is fantastically smooth and i have had 0 bugs so far. 0 Bugs. Its not even a lie. I cant think of one.
  29. Segador
    Apr 9, 2016
    0
    Better if Ubi changes the name to Tom Clancy's The Glitch because at it is now is just a glitch simulator. Glitch, bugs, cheaters running rampant and no end content. All the fun you can take from this game is ruined pretty fast as you are going to encounter any of the previosly mentioned issues or all of them.
  30. Nemyue
    Mar 12, 2016
    5
    It's a moderate shooter game with good graphics. there's nothing special about it.
    If you were expecting a tactical shooter game with touching scenario or great scenes, you were certainly wrong.
    I would say it's one of the best examples of scam. The marketing team of this game did a great job. They showed 10 but the end product has only 2~3. It had such great potential but Ubisoft    It's a moderate shooter game with good graphics. there's nothing special about it.
    If you were expecting a tactical shooter game with touching scenario or great scenes, you were certainly wrong.

    I would say it's one of the best examples of scam.
    The marketing team of this game did a great job. They showed 10 but the end product has only 2~3.
    It had such great potential but Ubisoft ruined it like always.
    I just cannot believe it took more than about 4 years to make the game.
    It's either the devs ran out of budget/time or the director/person in charge does not have passion.

    Rest in peace Tom Clancy. Ubisoft did a **** job even for your posthumous work...    … Expand
  31. Xeeq
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    This is a fun and well made game. It has some bugs, as all games do when they release nowadays, but I do not judge a game by it's bugs. Bugs will be fixed at some point or another. There are only two main reasons why i have to give this game a 9 instead of a 10.

    1. The enemies are bullet sponges. This game has an ultra realistic feel to it. The amount of bullets you have to pour    This is a fun and well made game. It has some bugs, as all games do when they release nowadays, but I do not judge a game by it's bugs. Bugs will be fixed at some point or another. There are only two main reasons why i have to give this game a 9 instead of a 10.

    1. The enemies are bullet sponges. This game has an ultra realistic feel to it. The amount of bullets you have to pour into someone to kill them contradicts the realistic feel of the game.

    2. Although it is advertised as an MMO. It actually has a "drop in" style multiplayer like Destiny, Warframe, and Dibalo 3 where you can join other people's games and play with them, but you will never run into another person while out fighting and doing missions. There is one exception to this, the Dark Zone. The Dark Zone is how they can get away with calling this an MMO. It is an open MMO PvP zone where you get the best loot in the game. It's a fairly large zone(About 30-40% of the map).

    TLDR: If you like Destiny, Planetside 2, or Defiance, you will probably like this game. Although, the game is not a perfect 10, I will be pouring many late night hours into it with friends.    … Expand
  32. Cardoso87
    May 26, 2016
    2
    This game has everything to be the worst game of the year . Ubisoft again, making the worst games market . Glitch and hacks are minimal things to be tidy in this waste.
  33. 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!!!!!
  34. Numb85
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    Super immersive game, the co-op is smooth as hell ! Played the closed and open beta and I really appreciated my experience. I played roughly 10 hours and it don't get borring when you're in co-op mode. At last a game challenging Destiny but in our time. Go buy it !
  35. Priceys
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Awesome experience for anyone who enjoys a solid MMORPG. A lot of the server issues have been ironed out within hours of launch by a dedicated team. Couldn't recommend it enough.
  36. MetaBurgh
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Simply a great game. With a rewarding grinding. Grinders paradise. I was sceptic because it was a UBI release. But they full-filled my expectations. Giving it an 8 because of the lack of some features. No complains with the price of the season pass. 40$ for 3 expansions and monthly rewards plus activities. Destiny Took 40$ for the first two expansions that were Complete CRAP and then 40$Simply a great game. With a rewarding grinding. Grinders paradise. I was sceptic because it was a UBI release. But they full-filled my expectations. Giving it an 8 because of the lack of some features. No complains with the price of the season pass. 40$ for 3 expansions and monthly rewards plus activities. Destiny Took 40$ for the first two expansions that were Complete CRAP and then 40$ more for The Taken King. An entertaining but yet not worth 40$ expansion.… Expand
  37. 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
  38. kakosdemon
    Mar 17, 2016
    6
    The game is pretty great for first 20 hours or so until you reach the end game. The endgame content was unsurprisingly lacking, as the beta contents were pretty much all there were. Currently clocked in about 56 hours into the game and I am starting to loath doing same missions and runs every time.
  39. coolhandlukas
    Mar 19, 2016
    2
    I must admit I'm baffled by all the positive reviews this game is getting, although maybe it's because I'm playing solo and have no interest in joining up with randoms. The game is repetitive and boring, with limited variety in enemies and gameplay. After loving Fallout 4, Metal Gear V and other games over the last few months, I found the Division very average in comparison.
  40. i_mush
    Mar 31, 2016
    4
    Although there are many interesting elements, and the co-op / pvp in the deathzone can be really funny and "new" as a concept, the game is really - REALLY - repetitive, in a boring way.
    The game has just 5 or 6 "types" of missions, repeated all over until you hit level 30, this means that after 2 hours you've already seen everything the game has to offer in terms of gameplay, because the    Although there are many interesting elements, and the co-op / pvp in the deathzone can be really funny and "new" as a concept, the game is really - REALLY - repetitive, in a boring way.
    The game has just 5 or 6 "types" of missions, repeated all over until you hit level 30, this means that after 2 hours you've already seen everything the game has to offer in terms of gameplay, because the story itself isn't all that great, and it's just about looting and shooting.
    This is gonna become even worse when you think that every new addition to make the gameplay just a little more enjoyable is gonna be payed as a DLC.
    If you wanna waste time with friends, this game could be a cool thing, otherwise just don't buy it.    … Expand
  41. brandoncargill1
    Jun 16, 2016
    5
    The best way I can explain how I feel player "The Division" is... "Meh." It's beautiful, and does what it's supposed to I guess. It is very... very... repetitive. The Story was okay, and I was a little upset when I collected all collectible items, only to just get jackets as a reward. The PVP area just feels... frustrating at times. I can't say that I haven't had fun going Rogue inThe best way I can explain how I feel player "The Division" is... "Meh." It's beautiful, and does what it's supposed to I guess. It is very... very... repetitive. The Story was okay, and I was a little upset when I collected all collectible items, only to just get jackets as a reward. The PVP area just feels... frustrating at times. I can't say that I haven't had fun going Rogue in the Dark Zone, but I also can't say I am having an absolute blast. So after the campaign, this is what you'll do... Loot items, shoot an enemy, loot items, shoot the same enemies, loot items, run, extract, run, shoot the same enemies, loot, run, extract, run, shoot the same enemies.... OVER AND OVER AND OVER.... it get's a little mind numbing.

    The PVP area can be fun, if you aren't put at a large disadvantage via numbers game or someone rigging their gear score to stay in a lower tier. if you come across someone who does rig their gear score, then you are NOT going to have a good time. You'll just die... and die... and die... and get loot... then die... I don't really get that mentality. To rig your gear score, you'd be doing the equivalent of pushing empty water bottles over... it'd be too easy. I don't see the fun in that. If your gear score is greater than another player, you will most likely kill them pretty quickly... you'll grab their gear... extract it.. then rinse and repeat...

    I know my review seems repetitive, but that is what the game is. Initially you'll have a blast, then it will fade a little after you beat the campaign. Is it worth playing.... yes... Is it worth $60+.... NO! I'd suggest to wait until it goes on sale via PSN. By then the map packs will be out, and it might be worth a buy. Until then, I'd find something else a little more personally rewarding. I hope this helps.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Runvus
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Have played about 10 hours with a group of 3 and about 8 hours solo. As of what I have seen so far, I have really enjoyed the game. I think a lot of the fights on the harder missions are smart and will use tactics. A lot of the reviews either seem to be completely based on beta(which was stripped down) or just the Brooklyn Prologue. Either way, game has been worth it to me and I plan toHave played about 10 hours with a group of 3 and about 8 hours solo. As of what I have seen so far, I have really enjoyed the game. I think a lot of the fights on the harder missions are smart and will use tactics. A lot of the reviews either seem to be completely based on beta(which was stripped down) or just the Brooklyn Prologue. Either way, game has been worth it to me and I plan to get plenty of hours in.… Expand
  44. 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
  45. ILL-Flower
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    Great game, I played Destiny at launch and can say this game is 100x better. The Division is well made, complex and the story is very passable. I am excited for them to expand the game. I have played since launch solo and with friends with 0 issues.
  46. CurlyJ49
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    1 point for gun porn, great job Red Storm!

    1 point for fun co-op play. It is so easy to join on friends in this game. See them on the map and click on their icon and you're matched and saving NYC together. 1 point for convincing atmosphere of NYC ravaged by disease. Story telling that doesn't require you to visit a web site outside of the game to know what the heck is going on. The    1 point for gun porn, great job Red Storm!

    1 point for fun co-op play. It is so easy to join on friends in this game. See them on the map and click on their icon and you're matched and saving NYC together.

    1 point for convincing atmosphere of NYC ravaged by disease. Story telling that doesn't require you to visit a web site outside of the game to know what the heck is going on. The story in this game is told visually. Look around, see dead people clutching their children, rows of flag draped coffins etc. Activate echos to see terribly sad past events happen before your eyes.

    1 point for cover system that works. Just like in the real world cover will save your life, use it.

    1 point for being a challenging game that forces tactics and team work. Smart AI that will try to flank you but isn't so smart that it knows where you are at all times. You can flash bang a group and move to get the upper hand again.

    1 point for making me dream about playing when I finally force myself to turn it off and get some sleep.

    1 point because I can't focus at work because all I can think about is getting home to play it.

    1 point for weapon customization options that are amazing. Find weapon attachments or craft them. Feels like you're constantly getting better as you find and craft items.

    1 point for an amazing skill tree allowing tons of different ways to strategize.

    1 point for a rewarding loot system that satisfies you way better than Destiny's loot system. You don't get overloaded like playing Diablo or Borderlands but you will still find yourself breaking items down to make room for new items. When you beat a boss you get multiple items that you can immediately use without being forced to return to base to see if your lottery ticket is worth a damn.

    1 point for a crafting system that works. You can find crafting materials or break inventory items down to create materials. You find blue prints as you play.

    -1 point for limiting your co-op experience to 4 (Future DLC may offer teams of 8 but that remains to be seen.)

    That's a grand total of 10 points.

    Be skeptical of anyone that gives this game a score lower than 5. That probably means they haven't even played it or they're die hard Destiny fan boys. That is because The Division is a serious threat to Bungie right now because it does right a lot of things Destiny got wrong. Destiny 2 could be amazing if they learn from this game.

    There are enough positives in this game for even someone that hates playing it to at least give it a 5.

    Don't buy in to the hype that the graphics are terrible because it doesn't look like the E3 demo. The game is beautiful. The atmospherics are amazing.

    I'm not going to tell you to run out and buy this game but my friends and I are having a blast playing it and if you like shooters and RPGs you'll most likely have fun playing it too.    … Expand
  47. masterx1059
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to make a point that I see no one making. No, The Division isn't gonna redefine how we play games. No it doesn't live up to the impossible hype that all triple A games face these days. But no one is talking about the fact that there is nothing on the market like the division, besides Destiny. And because The Division is based on reality, I feelI don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to make a point that I see no one making. No, The Division isn't gonna redefine how we play games. No it doesn't live up to the impossible hype that all triple A games face these days. But no one is talking about the fact that there is nothing on the market like the division, besides Destiny. And because The Division is based on reality, I feel like it resonates more for a hardcore gamer. The graphics are outstanding, the atmosphere is great, the gameplay is challenging and deep. And most of all, the game is a lot of fun.
    My cons are that I was hoping for a more dramatic story telling. Unfortunately, while there is some story, once again it is not a focus at all. That's disappointing to me. But again, the game is so much fun and is such a unique take as an RPG shooter that it isn't a deal breaker.
    Anyway, I just wanted to stress the fact that The Division serves a need for a great RPG Shooter that is like nothing else on the market, and in that sense, it is a resounding success    … Expand
  48. RedShadow61
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This is the game I'm waiting for since the E3 announcement. I have played the two beta before and it was really great. The game is beautiful and I'm having so much fun playing it. Of course, it's an RPG so the quest are kind of repetitive but it's ok. The only thing i'm afraid of is finishing the game. That's the reason one I'm doing all the secondary quest before the main.
  49. xAcEx
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    The best combination of single-Player, coop and PvP ever! Ubisoft creates an nice atmosphere and the Environment is very detailed. The map is very awesome and you can "feel" the City.
    I couldn't find any bugs and there are no Connections issues.

    Ubisoft...Great work!!!!
  50. alexmann
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Lets break it down

    Gameplay [8/10]: It is a good third person shooter. It does not stand out in this category- but does a well enough job to keep you playing. Enemies can be a bit of a bullet sponge, but nothing too terrible. Loot system [9/10]: The arsenal is HUGE but generic. The armor doesn't effect appearance really, just stats. Clothing does change appearance but it doesn't    Lets break it down

    Gameplay [8/10]: It is a good third person shooter. It does not stand out in this category- but does a well enough job to keep you playing. Enemies can be a bit of a bullet sponge, but nothing too terrible.

    Loot system [9/10]: The arsenal is HUGE but generic. The armor doesn't effect appearance really, just stats. Clothing does change appearance but it doesn't carry stats. That being said the RNG is great. It reminds me of borderlands a lot. It is generous but not too generous and it more than scratches that "loot" itch.

    Story [8/10]: (I haven't finished so this may be hasty). I'll be honest the story is generic and can be bland. This is an MMORPG much like Destiny was. However, the fact that there is a story gives you a reason to shoot more bad guys. It builds atmosphere and drives motivations out in the open. For an MMORPG it is surprisingly good- it does more than what it needs to do. From the extra videos you find on abandoned cell phones to the many cut scenes and characters- at least it tries to add some context to you actions, unlike other console MMO shooters like Destiny.

    PvE [7/10]: The missions are fairly typical. They compose of boss fights, defending stuff, finding stuff, and fetching stuff. There could be more variety with this considering the huge pieces of the world that are dedicated solely to these missions. With that in the open I will disclose that the RPG systems are fantastic. They are deep yet interchangeable. The game manages to allow you to commit to the role of a tank, DPS, or healer. But it also lets you change between them at will. A mid level character can have the stats and perks to be a strong contender in all 3 roles and that is something special.

    PvP (Dark Zone [10/10]: This part is AWESOME. The tension built between players is unique and palpable. The dark zone is an open part of the world where you can kill other players or NPCs for better loot. It has a separate leveling system that is barren but the way it plays out is too cool. You can play the dark zone like typical PvE or PvP. You can kill NPCs or other players and collect loot. In order to keep the loot you have to call in a helicopter and extract it. This puts a target on your back and other players/NPCs will come for you and try to take that loot. That tension you feel when sitting across from another player waiting for the helicopter wondering if he will try to kill you and take your **** is something special. It is a great idea and it is well executed.

    Setting/graphics/performance [9/10]. New York looks good and yet somewhat haunting. I am impressed at it's size, scope, and appearance. The graphics overall look good considering the size of this game, and it preforms very well. Slight bugs and server issues here and there but overall really good.

    This is a strong game overall. While the mechanics could be better it does most everything right. How long I play this game depends on how good the end game is. But as I play along now, approaching level 19, I am having a great time. Where as other similar games like Destiny (an MMO-RPG-FPS-PvP) try to be everything at once the Division commits to its RPG mechanics and its setting whole heatedly. It is worth the $60 and hours of you time.    … Expand
  51. Deckz
    Mar 20, 2016
    0
    horrible AI, a bad story, low motivasion to do anything in this game. it is obvious that reviewers are paid, this game is garbage, enemies are almost as bad AI as the npc civilians. all in all, this game is as many others: a good idea served only as a side to the main dish, **** and poo poo
  52. preacherdave
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I got to level 22 within 24 hours here is what I think so far.Coming from someone that love Shooters RPGs and MMO the most. I love this game. If you like Destiny and if you like 3rd person you will like this game. Everything just works well in this game. Short load times, good graphics and fun missions. The cover system and shooting feels a lot like Metal Gear 5. Loot system is a lot likeI got to level 22 within 24 hours here is what I think so far.Coming from someone that love Shooters RPGs and MMO the most. I love this game. If you like Destiny and if you like 3rd person you will like this game. Everything just works well in this game. Short load times, good graphics and fun missions. The cover system and shooting feels a lot like Metal Gear 5. Loot system is a lot like Destiny. PvP is something new all together. If you don't go in PVP with a team of people you are going to hate it. I can't say how the end game will be or if there will be enough to do in the game until the first DLC. Most of the people on my friends list played this game ever free minute until the severs went down for maintenance.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. boragoz
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I participated in all betas and now with the game, I think this game is incredible. A decent amount of story which is something we barely see in RPG's isn't a problem here because they told the story very well in the beginning of the game. It looks like Ubisoft made a hell of research for smallpox virus and it's causes. There was two hyped communities for this game, military shooter fansI participated in all betas and now with the game, I think this game is incredible. A decent amount of story which is something we barely see in RPG's isn't a problem here because they told the story very well in the beginning of the game. It looks like Ubisoft made a hell of research for smallpox virus and it's causes. There was two hyped communities for this game, military shooter fans and RPG fans. I don't think this game could offer same experiences as CoD so they can be a bit disappointed with the bullet sponge enemies and all the other things coming from RPG elements but I think this game can be the future of Ubisoft.… Expand
  56. Gamecrew14
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Long time since I've had this feeling to play a game all day long. Last time must haven been with Cod MW 1. The number of details in this game is crazy. Instant Seasonpass buy
  57. slayer02348
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    A lot of the early reviewers here seem to have not taken the time to actually play past the beginning of the game. This game is far from original, but draws upon what makes many other games great. As a former destiny player, I have been looking for something like this. The dark zone alone justifies the cost, and the story is better than expected.
  58. Lennartz
    Mar 20, 2016
    4
    The division. When i started playing I can't deny I liked a lot what was on my screen. Dispite the e3 footage being much more better looking, this is still very nice. The 3rd person cover thing Is also something I like a lot. And it's well done in the division. And i like a good story and getting better items,mand this was also an rpg! Wow i couldn't wait.

    However...when playing more    The division. When i started playing I can't deny I liked a lot what was on my screen. Dispite the e3 footage being much more better looking, this is still very nice. The 3rd person cover thing Is also something I like a lot. And it's well done in the division. And i like a good story and getting better items,mand this was also an rpg! Wow i couldn't wait.

    However...when playing more and more of the game I was just more and more disappointed.
    There is this infection going on...that is the main cause of all bad things, that is, total anarchy sweeps through NY. You are there as part of a secret agency to correct that..that is the chaos that will overtakenthe city. Basically this means you shoot down gangs. Endlessly. There are some paperthin story aspects to it, but this is what you will be doing. Sounds boring? Well it doesn't have to be but it is. There is very little story bound to who you are wiping down. Or to the other agents. There is some, but it didn't interest me one bit.
    To sum it up...the story didn't get me. At all.

    Then there is this dreaded bullet sponginess. It should be excused because its the RPG element, but for me it just didn't work. Having more realism would have. Shooting people in the head over and over again without effect because they are more "leveled" just feels off. In another more fantasy lik setting it wouldn't.

    The division feels very bland. Streets look the same, they look great, but its more of the same, and more.., enemy's do, hell even the bosses are just very much the same and can absorb an insane amount of bullets.

    There is the darkzone where you get killed instantly ifnyou come alone and even with a group, its not as fun as "regular" multiplay games.

    What's left is the looting. Thats sorta fun. But a shallow aspect for an entire game.

    No the division is not for me.    … Expand
  59. alavallee92
    Apr 18, 2016
    3
    Let me say first off that this game is hands down some of the most stunning environments and world building I've ever witnessed in a game. It's recreation of and envisioning of a virus stricken New York is stunning, the streets and alleys filled to the brim with detail. Bodies line the sewers, papers blow throw the air, crashed cars line the streets, storefronts looted by vandals. ThisLet me say first off that this game is hands down some of the most stunning environments and world building I've ever witnessed in a game. It's recreation of and envisioning of a virus stricken New York is stunning, the streets and alleys filled to the brim with detail. Bodies line the sewers, papers blow throw the air, crashed cars line the streets, storefronts looted by vandals. This game is a stunning vision of a bio-terrorist attack. Even the weather system, which changes all the time, is a stunning achievement. One minute you could be wondering the dark zone in a clear Winter night, and within a matter of minutes you can hardly see through the swirling snow falling from the skies. Having said that ultimately this game, in my opinion, is a failure. It's story seems shallow, its' characters nothing but cookie cutter characters from your typical Hollywood film. Throughout the game I found myself wondering why bother saving these people, I don't even know enough about them besides their names and the fact that one's paranoid, another's a typical good cop, and another is an abrasive doctor. Half the time I didn't know who the bad guy was. I mean I knew who he was, but the most information I got about him came from an ECHO at the end of the game. And while the crafting system is decent, everything looks the same, and the perks don't feel game changing enough. Now I believe that also has to do with the fact that there is absolutely no enemy variety in this game. There are guys with flamethrowers, guys with shotguns, guys with baseball bats, guys with turrets, drones, and, and this one only shows up once at the end, a helicopter. These enemies don't allow the weapons to shine, to show you why you should choose this perk over that. Even the incursions, advertised as the Raids of the Division, is just you in a room fighting fifteen waves of enemies, all of them bullet sponges, while an APC one shots you and your team. And that's the essential problem with the Division. There's not nearly enough variety where it matters most. In the environment, sure, but in the story, the enemies, the weapons, even your own characters, they're all the same. They all look the same, sound the same, act the same. So unless you want to play a game that literally is just the same from beginning to end, I do not recommend this game. Besides the Dark Zone (And God I hope you have friends for The Dark Zone cause its troll central without them) this game has nothing new that makes it worth $60. It should have cost me more then $40.… Expand
  60. Purguins
    May 5, 2016
    4
    This game is incredible mediocre and did not live up to the hype or other people's expectations. After 30 hours into the game and finished all of the quests, there are just nothing left to do except farming in the boding and repetitive dark zone. Enemies are simply bullet sponges and terrible AI. The world felt lifeless and no interesting locations. The game requires an internet connectionThis game is incredible mediocre and did not live up to the hype or other people's expectations. After 30 hours into the game and finished all of the quests, there are just nothing left to do except farming in the boding and repetitive dark zone. Enemies are simply bullet sponges and terrible AI. The world felt lifeless and no interesting locations. The game requires an internet connection and almost impossible to finish quests alone. The story is un-compelling and Trust me, don't by this game except you want a grindy and repetitive MMORPG.… Expand
  61. magumantis
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Excelente en todos los aspectos, muy pulida jugabilidad. Muchas cosas por hacer aleatoriamente, linda ambientación, a esperar los parches y actualizaciones q seguro mejorarán algunos aspectos referentes a los graficos o a la IA
  62. YakFruit
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    This game isn't much fun. Combat is lackluster- it plays like Mass Effect but you don't have as many things to do in combat and the enemies are boring. I went from hyped for the release to tired of the game in about two hours. Will continue to play to see if things get more interesting, but I don't have much hope at this stage.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. Slevin310
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.
    As you uncover more of the story you start fighting against tougher enemies and the objectives    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.

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

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

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

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

    Ubisoft's reputation for repetition will only get worse thanks to this game. It sucks cause their games are visually impressive and they're well designed too. I just wish they would put a little more creativity into the objectives.    … Expand
  66. DeaconFrost
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Ok, first of all... Yes, the graphics have been downgraded but to give this game a 0 just because of this makes you a complete ***. I love this game. Started playing is as soon as it arrived and before I knew it, 3 hours were already past. I would gave it an 8 but I will give it a 10 to compensate for all the *** who gave it a 0.
  67. nrrsesrsr
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    the division is an very good rpg shooter game that is set to an postapocalyptic new york after an deadly man made virus.you are an agent of the division who is set to new york to save what have remain . impresive envaeroment good graphics good story and coop .you can play with your friends and have fun in the dark zone .where is very scary in the begining you kill easy enemies but as youthe division is an very good rpg shooter game that is set to an postapocalyptic new york after an deadly man made virus.you are an agent of the division who is set to new york to save what have remain . impresive envaeroment good graphics good story and coop .you can play with your friends and have fun in the dark zone .where is very scary in the begining you kill easy enemies but as you are progreesing they are more challenging .i like it this game and if you are into this type of game i recomendit… Expand
  68. C4rbex
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Great cover based shooter in a post apocalyptic Manhattan with co-op to boot. So far this game is great, looks great, the atmosphere is second to none. I'm not going to compare it to destiny like so many others as its a completely different game, I will say that its a great game especially if you have some friends to enjoy the ride with.
  69. mr_mudd_butt
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    I haven't purchased the game yet but I will receive a free copy from a buddy at Ubisoft. The reason for my review is to call out all the people ranking there reviews at 0. I mean, cmon. Most of you start off by saying the game has some fundamental issues but also some great aspects as well. With reviews like that you cant just give them a zero, you're just being an ass. it cant be asI haven't purchased the game yet but I will receive a free copy from a buddy at Ubisoft. The reason for my review is to call out all the people ranking there reviews at 0. I mean, cmon. Most of you start off by saying the game has some fundamental issues but also some great aspects as well. With reviews like that you cant just give them a zero, you're just being an ass. it cant be as bad as Destiny from year one or even games like The Order. If you want be taken seriously on this site, then try putting up realistic reviews you idiots. Giving it a 10 because I'm tired of you salty **** diminishing games with zero rating reviews. Nothing in existence is THAT bad.… Expand
  70. Ceiteach
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    A very enjoyable cover-based shooter with some tense online multiplayer gameplay, and a whole lot of heart and soul. When I'm not playing it, I'm thinking about playing it, and its been some time since I've felt that way about a game. 8/10.

    Two gripes: 1. You don't encounter real-world players while exploring the game world, only at communal safe-houses and in the dark-zone. 2.    A very enjoyable cover-based shooter with some tense online multiplayer gameplay, and a whole lot of heart and soul. When I'm not playing it, I'm thinking about playing it, and its been some time since I've felt that way about a game. 8/10.

    Two gripes:

    1. You don't encounter real-world players while exploring the game world, only at communal safe-houses and in the dark-zone.
    2. Character creation is very limited, which I understand will frustrate many (however, I happen to like that it doesn't overwhelm you with options, but each to their own!)    … Expand
  71. Technoraze
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This is an awesome game. Ive got an awful lot of games on xb1 and this is definitely a keeper.
    There arent many games that keep my interest long term but i know this will be one of them.
    The graphics are fantastic and really create the setting properly. There are a huge number of tasks and missions to go at and these come into there own when hooked up with a few friends. The weapon    This is an awesome game. Ive got an awful lot of games on xb1 and this is definitely a keeper.
    There arent many games that keep my interest long term but i know this will be one of them.
    The graphics are fantastic and really create the setting properly.
    There are a huge number of tasks and missions to go at and these come into there own when hooked up with a few friends.
    The weapon crafting is something i will have to get a better grasp of but I've created some pretty decent modded weapons that rock.
    This is a game i will be playing for a long time with my friends.
    I will also be getting the season pass.
    10/10.    … Expand
  72. Evansblue787
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Absolutely love this game. The world is so absorbing and varied. Great start to what will surely be a great franchise. I love the loot progression. It is so fun gradually upgrading each weapon through modding.
  73. PSIN4MANT
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    The game was enjoyable during beta, but I wasn't ready for full release. The game is engaging and fun and I haven't even thought about heading into the darkzone yet! Awesome game.
  74. Berlach
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Anyone complaining about the gameplay has no excuse for even playing the game. There were a number of betas released for everyone to get involved in. There is no reason you couldn't have played it before and judged the game before you bought it. If you didn't like the gameplay in the beta and then purchased the game anyways, well I guess you are an idiot.
  75. 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.
  76. intrepidpooch
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    When the initial E3 gameplay footage of The Division hit YouTube and gaming sites, I was extremely excited. Fast forward several years and rumors of graphical downgrades ala Watch Dogs and lackluster looking alpha build videos I decided against preordering and honestly didn't even plan on purchasing this game. However, Ubisoft has surprisingly lived up to the hype this time with anWhen the initial E3 gameplay footage of The Division hit YouTube and gaming sites, I was extremely excited. Fast forward several years and rumors of graphical downgrades ala Watch Dogs and lackluster looking alpha build videos I decided against preordering and honestly didn't even plan on purchasing this game. However, Ubisoft has surprisingly lived up to the hype this time with an extremely addictive and innovative squad shooter/RPG online hybrid with a fully fleshed out 26 chapter long single player with a story that keeps you going. And the way the game looks and sounds? Let's just say that the original E3 teaser footage really wasn't too far off--the graphics in The Division are simply stunning. Post-apocalyptic NYC is gorgeously rendered with sharp textures, realistic lighting, and amazing weather effects. I was really skeptical about this game but now after buying it and playing it, I'm totally sold. The Division ROCKS!!!!!!!… Expand
  77. Zerofgame
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This is so much better than destiny ever was.

    From the Beta to the full game, you will notice some few things they added to make it better. For one thing you have an overhead marker to tell you where the hell to go this time. It's helpful because in the beta there was this one mission were the enemies were in between the buildings and I had no idea how to get in... Had to circle around    This is so much better than destiny ever was.

    From the Beta to the full game, you will notice some few things they added to make it better. For one thing you have an overhead marker to tell you where the hell to go this time. It's helpful because in the beta there was this one mission were the enemies were in between the buildings and I had no idea how to get in... Had to circle around the whole **** building just to find the entrance. This waymarker makes it MUCH easier.

    There is also crafting in this game! Learn new recipes and craft more powerful loot!
    Oh did I mention there is also ACTUAL trading in this game?
    And the matchmaking is perfect! there is even matchmaking for freaking free roam! perfect!

    Story isn't terribly interesting but isn't terribly boring either.

    Missions can be somewhat repetitive... and there always has to be like some final boss in the end of it. Side missions are all the same really, but at least they are quick to do.
    Upgrade system is great, not only do you have your abilities like in the beta, but now you have these other perks you can get to make your character even more useful.

    Oh and of course you can customize every weapon with scopes, magazines, skins, etc.

    And of course there is the dark zone... which I haven't really touched yet because I know there are going to be a lot of high level players there.

    It may not be a 10 out of 10, but more like an 8.5 out of 10.... I only gave it an 10/10 to counter those 124 negative scores. The 7.0 is making the game more average than it should...
    Like really most of them are just from people who were pissed of at the downgrade or just at ubisoft for what they did in the past.... not necessarily about the game itself.    … Expand
  78. The_Garays
    Mar 9, 2016
    7
    Well, it's finally here, The Division has arrived after 3 years of delays. Thank the Lord! The first thing I need to say is that the beta doesn't do any justice to the full game, so if you drove out back then, maybe you made a mistake.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    At the moment I will continue enjoying the game with my friends, because it is what it is, a game that greatly improves playing in the company. Bye!    … Expand
  79. GuruChaz
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This game has mechanics that Destiny should have had. I enjoy doing quests and such for EXP and using EXP to level your character rather than just having gear you put on determine your level. Whether playing solo or in groups of four, the game is fun. I think if you merged the two games, you'd have the best game ever but don't sell The Division short. It's great in its own right.
  80. Syense
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Let me start by saying, I use metacritic a lot as a reputable review aggregate - but never before have I been swayed by a game enough to write a review myself, that is, until now.
    The Division is, if nothing else, a supremely polished and well planned RPG/TPS hybrid that satisfies all of my cravings for a both genres. From fine-tuning my character's skills, crafting, modding weapons, and    Let me start by saying, I use metacritic a lot as a reputable review aggregate - but never before have I been swayed by a game enough to write a review myself, that is, until now.
    The Division is, if nothing else, a supremely polished and well planned RPG/TPS hybrid that satisfies all of my cravings for a both genres. From fine-tuning my character's skills, crafting, modding weapons, and looting (key elements of an RPG) to intense strategic, cover-based shooting - this game is action packed! So when I read one of these kids' reviews complaining about "no substance" "no quality" I had to laugh. That could not be further from the truth. THIS GAME IS BRILLIANT. Do yourself a favor and pick it up today. Invest a few hours exploring, figuring out menus, etc. The amount of time and love put into this game is impressively evident. I've been playing since launch and have only been disconnected for the server once (on launch day) - aside from that, my experience with The Divison has been FLAWLESS. 10/10    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. salsainglesa
    Mar 27, 2016
    4
    It's been more than 2 weeks since the release and after finishing the story and leveling the character to level 30, there is not much else to do but wait for the incursion. As of now the game is stale, with not much motivation to grind for loot, it takes too much effort to get high end gear and chances are against getting a good roll, even if it is, it serves to no purpose other thanIt's been more than 2 weeks since the release and after finishing the story and leveling the character to level 30, there is not much else to do but wait for the incursion. As of now the game is stale, with not much motivation to grind for loot, it takes too much effort to get high end gear and chances are against getting a good roll, even if it is, it serves to no purpose other than getting into the loop of grinding.
    The dark zone gets dull after a while, the npc are bland with bullet sponges at every corner during the challenge missions which in the end seem just bad game design.
    The game could get better, but we just have to wait and see.    … Expand
  83. ChazzRabble
    Mar 9, 2016
    6
    The thing that stands out the most about this game to me is the absolutely stupid AI. I helped a lady in the street by giving her food and she thanked me saying something like she'll never forget it. Then literally 4 seconds later as I ran past her again she said "YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT" in an angry voice hahaha. So ridiculous. The enemies are very repetitive, and againThe thing that stands out the most about this game to me is the absolutely stupid AI. I helped a lady in the street by giving her food and she thanked me saying something like she'll never forget it. Then literally 4 seconds later as I ran past her again she said "YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT" in an angry voice hahaha. So ridiculous. The enemies are very repetitive, and again very stupid. The gangsters running around 'popping caps' and taking about 384 bullets to kill seems really daft. With a team of people it definitely has fun moments, but I would never want to play this solo.

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

    I will carry on playing this - but I'm not overly impressed    … Expand
  84. HonestBill
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This is a great game! I am not a huge fan of Ubisoft but they really pulled this off well. As far as cover based shoots this feels very tight and well thought out.
  85. 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
  86. RandomLetters27
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Atmosphere and gameplay are fantastic. Graphics and physics are excessively top notch....seriously, there are so many extra little touches and attention to detail that go above and beyond. Well done, Massive!
    So good to appropriately progress as you play, and not feel like the game is trying to hold you back or force a grind. Plenty of room to obsessively customize your build if you    Atmosphere and gameplay are fantastic. Graphics and physics are excessively top notch....seriously, there are so many extra little touches and attention to detail that go above and beyond. Well done, Massive!
    So good to appropriately progress as you play, and not feel like the game is trying to hold you back or force a grind. Plenty of room to obsessively customize your build if you want in endgame though.

    Some say missions are repetitive, but they're crazy. Yes, the central gameplay mechanic is shooting, and that repeats - it's a shooter. But the tactical variety in the world and level design means no encounter ever feels the same. Vary your tactics, skills, weapons, verticality, etc and each fight is a blast.

    Solo or co-op are both viable and fun. Amazing game, world design is absolutely stunning, and plenty to discover and do as you explore this incredible game. Massive is clearly one of the best studios Ubisoft owns. Great job guys, lived up to the hype and then some.    … Expand
  87. EvilWays1
    Apr 25, 2016
    1
    To put it bluntly, this game is an unmitigated broken disaster. That the Tom Clancy name is a part of the title of this thing is appalling, as this does not deserve to be associated with the Tom Clancy name.

    We are told that this is a Tactical RPG, but this really didn't feel much different than, say, SWTOR...but then that'd be an insult to SWTOR because at least there is gameplay that    To put it bluntly, this game is an unmitigated broken disaster. That the Tom Clancy name is a part of the title of this thing is appalling, as this does not deserve to be associated with the Tom Clancy name.

    We are told that this is a Tactical RPG, but this really didn't feel much different than, say, SWTOR...but then that'd be an insult to SWTOR because at least there is gameplay that is fun there. The missions are simple: either go fetch or save some schmuck that couldn't save themselves from a wet paper bag with a flashlight and a map. Ad nauseum! Boss fights? Yeah, find the weak spot(s) and shoot. I was bored less when I was doing this in GTA V.

    Oh, and I hope you micromanaged your gear, or you're screwed! Don't even get me started on the worthless attire you can pick up...

    Glitches and exploits! Get your glitches and exploits here! It's glitch and exploit heaven in this game, and Ubisoft hasn't done jack **** to fix them. Ooooh, they'll ban you if you're caught using exploits in Falcon Lost...how about the other BAZILLION other glitches and exploits that I can find numerous videos on YouTube on inside of 10 seconds??? For every one Ubisoft supposedly fixes, fifteen more pop up immediately.

    Dark Zone is pointless for new players as the rewards system was nerfed (along with other things) with the update that brought us Falcon Lost. Unless you were playing from Day 1 and have either done the grind legitimately or have used exploits to rank way up, you'd want to avoid this at all costs (and it's a toss-up even with a party of four if they are higher rank).

    Boy did I get fooled when I played the "beta". I was stupid enough to buy the Gold Edition...now I have buyer's remorse. I give it a one only because of the three minutes of fun I had with this game.

    Avoid this game like The Clap!    … Expand
  88. Dreizehn
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This game is an addictive drug. Be aware before buying it! The gameplay is classic but effective: it works. The loot system is so addictive that you won't be able to stop playing it. The missions are interesting, different, and the best part is playing them in hard mode, in COOP. Playing with friends is an awesome experience, funny and interesting. A must have an a great game for 60$
  89. 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 .
  90. strondbokken
    Mar 17, 2016
    6
    This game has some solid elements to it, but it gets old VERY fast. Yet another shooter that hs done zero research into the MMO realm to find out what actually makes those games fun and enjoyable in the long term. Mechanics are solid, but it's got zero substance once you hit level cap. Basically, it's Destiny all over again. "Do the same mission over and over and over and over and hope youThis game has some solid elements to it, but it gets old VERY fast. Yet another shooter that hs done zero research into the MMO realm to find out what actually makes those games fun and enjoyable in the long term. Mechanics are solid, but it's got zero substance once you hit level cap. Basically, it's Destiny all over again. "Do the same mission over and over and over and over and hope you get the gear you want...". No thanks.

    The map is ok, but it is only useful while leveling. After that, you never visit any of the zones again.

    Wait a year and see how this pans out. It's only fun for about three days at this point. Oh yeah, and the "PvP" is non-existent. Broken at best. PvE is awful too.

    6/10 and that's being generous.    … Expand
  91. MrPibb
    Mar 20, 2016
    6
    decent time waster but very shallow game play, mmo grindfest - how many years to make this ?? not worth 60$ + $40 dlc, should have been a free-to-play mmo
  92. tbouniverse
    Jun 5, 2016
    5
    There was a lot of hype about this game before it came out, I played the second beta mere weeks before release and decided that this would be an amazing game. All my friends from Destiny were trying this game and I also enjoyed the idea of a Dark Zone as well as the challenging challenge mode, which had me playing this for a good few weeks.

    Then the incursion 'Falcon Lost' came along,    There was a lot of hype about this game before it came out, I played the second beta mere weeks before release and decided that this would be an amazing game. All my friends from Destiny were trying this game and I also enjoyed the idea of a Dark Zone as well as the challenging challenge mode, which had me playing this for a good few weeks.

    Then the incursion 'Falcon Lost' came along, it was designed to challenge Destiny's acclaimed Raid where a fire-team collectively worked to overcome a challenge. Going over where it succeeded - the matchmaking which allowed individual players to find a team. Where it failed- everything else, mere days after Falcon Lost launched, players discovered bugs that let players cheese the incursion for the high end reward, honest players ended up falling behind due to this.

    Ubisoft then fixed this bug, then there were two more, fix those two and there are four more, you get the picture. Then Ubisoft decided to punish players for exploiting bugs that they didn't address properly by issuing bans/ restrictions - only problem, they have not fixed this mess of a game yet.

    At this point, the best best for my friends who have bought the game + season pass is to wait till the paid expansions come out, and to hope for better. When the game came out, I was all excited and dished out money for a season pass, The Division has taught me to actually wait for some time after playing the game to see if you want the season pass - right now, it is one of my most regrettable purchases. 5/10.    … Expand
  93. Sojum
    Mar 20, 2016
    6
    5 stars just for the beautiful environment, smooth gameplay and intuitive fighting and cover mechanics. From there it's a bit of a grind though. The story is hardly original, and the missions aren't exactly riveting. A lot of task-monkey repetition. The Division is like Dying Light without the zombies, parkour, and fun. I keep pushing through hoping that changes, but so far (at level 12)5 stars just for the beautiful environment, smooth gameplay and intuitive fighting and cover mechanics. From there it's a bit of a grind though. The story is hardly original, and the missions aren't exactly riveting. A lot of task-monkey repetition. The Division is like Dying Light without the zombies, parkour, and fun. I keep pushing through hoping that changes, but so far (at level 12) it hasn't. Wait for a sale.… Expand
  94. Type4101
    Sep 26, 2017
    2
    I tried this game after many patches that supposedly improved the game from its terrible earlier state. This is one of the worst games I ever played. The game is visually beautiful (but empty), but all the budget apparently went into graphics, because it has the worst gameplay of any game I have ever played. Enemies literally take hundreds of bullets to take down (and you fight waveI tried this game after many patches that supposedly improved the game from its terrible earlier state. This is one of the worst games I ever played. The game is visually beautiful (but empty), but all the budget apparently went into graphics, because it has the worst gameplay of any game I have ever played. Enemies literally take hundreds of bullets to take down (and you fight wave upon wave). Your character is killed with a single bullet or two, or one swing from a baseball bat (which you almost can't avoid, because you MUST reload at least twice to kill the enemy charging with a bat, and he kills you when you go for your second clip). The controls are also terrible. You try to run towards a door to escape the horde of enemies, but the camera "jostles" and you run into a wall instead. This results in death as it takes 20 seconds or so to turn around, line up the door again, and try to run. Yuck. Even worse, he developers crowed that this was a "great" single-player experience (you absolutely, positively can not play this game solo), but that was just a lie. This is the worst game I ever played, but the graphics are amazing and the concept has such great potential. But the gameplay is so bad, it remains the purchase I most regret in more than 15 years of gaming.… Expand
  95. Whisperlude
    Jul 1, 2016
    9
    To start off with, the game could be better... It's not "amazing" or the second comming or christ or some **** but what it is, is fun. It also has a great gear progression feeling that only other games like wow have given me before.
  96. Brillcs
    Jul 30, 2016
    2
    Where to start. I've put in over 450 hours on the Division. Most of that time spent in the Dark Zone(the PVP) area. The story itself is very intriguing but how it's fleshed out isn't the best. Missions are very repetitive. Leveling from 1 - 30 was actually quite fun.

    And then you hit level 30. So now in order to accomplish anything you must venture into the Dark Zone to get better    Where to start. I've put in over 450 hours on the Division. Most of that time spent in the Dark Zone(the PVP) area. The story itself is very intriguing but how it's fleshed out isn't the best. Missions are very repetitive. Leveling from 1 - 30 was actually quite fun.

    And then you hit level 30.

    So now in order to accomplish anything you must venture into the Dark Zone to get better gear. Be prepared. You will run into a steady stream of higher leveled, better geared players that will kill you without a second thought. Not for your paltry drops, but for your currency and for **** and giggles. The best part? When you get jumped and killed by another player YOU lose XP, money, keys, and any items you might have gotten.

    In essence Massive/Ubisoft has gone out of their way to make a game that actually rewards people being online bullies. It's not uncommon to walk out of the DZ after a few hours and have less XP than when you started and absolutely nothing to show for your time there.

    That's part of the problem. The major issue is with Massive itself. This crew of developers has no clue what they want to do with this game. The only thing they have consistently done is ignore their user base.

    Things are regularly nerfed without any prior notice. The game is FILLED with glitches that can be exploited to your advantage. In order to get anything of note accomplished in game, you need a group.

    The graphics are bland and have an amazing bluish hue at all times. NPC's have maybe 6 skins between each faction. So there isn't much variety.

    Hopefully if you purchased the game you weren't stupid like I was and bought the season pass. This "season pass" is an absolute joke. Your reward for spending the extra money? 5 crafting materials a month for the first three months. Just now has Massive implemented bi-monthly "events." These events are nothing more than killing 6 - 8 enemies and getting a supply drop.

    If you want a blue print on how to mistreat your customers while taking their money look no further than Massive/Ubisoft.    … Expand
  97. Deadheadbill
    Mar 18, 2016
    2
    Short and sweet. This game is fun. Grab your friends, form a team and kill some Rikers. Cleaners or LMB. Graphics are really good for this type og game and the gameplay is fantastic. Enemy ai improves as you rank up and they will try to flank you rush and snipe you all at the same time.
  98. DontPlayGames
    Mar 21, 2016
    5
    This game kept me busy for about a week. To be honest its all a bit plain and boring. Nothing too exciting. There's barely any variety in the game modes or enemy types.

    Definitely not a 1 player game. You will get very bored. If you have friends to play with, you'll have fun for a week or 2.
  99. 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.
  100. Aamta123
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    when i saw this game for the first time i was sure it would suck.i hated the betas but i somehow decided to buy it.Then I Found Out That this game is amazing!!!.and addictive so i wud recommend it
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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  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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