Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. outcastgwai
    Mar 28, 2016
    4
    First of All, This is a MMO RPG, this is nth different from other RPG.

    Its just another game with consistence on looting, leveling up. another word BORING, it is a game for no brainier, update yourself with latest glitch then you're the top players in the serve. It is nth like back in Diablo 2. If any future game developer wanna do any MMORPG again, pls take a look on PSP - Monster    First of All, This is a MMO RPG, this is nth different from other RPG.

    Its just another game with consistence on looting, leveling up. another word BORING, it is a game for no brainier, update yourself with latest glitch then you're the top players in the serve. It is nth like back in Diablo 2.

    If any future game developer wanna do any MMORPG again, pls take a look on PSP - Monster Hunter.
    It got a way better looting system, farm, wider range of weapon of choice. They alimented the PvP element, but did a good fine job with cooperate

    The only good thing is it is very popularized game at the moment

    Pro:
    Very populated game for at least 2-3 months

    Good Coop system (but not the actual play, Army of Two by EA is a way better 3rd Person shooter.)

    a must for Any mmorpg players (Destiny, Diablo)

    Cons:
    Only few missions, you could finish all of it on 1st night.

    fooling graphic (we know the E3 demo)

    Too repetitive.

    Little Variety of Enemies So Far

    Worst PvP system I've ever seen (You will never get a fair fight in DZ)    … Expand
  2. Wolfenstein51
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    This is how you create an RPG shooter. I will be playing this for months and will be picking up the season pass. The game just keeps on giving and is never dull. Bravo, Ubisoft.
  3. loveling
    May 12, 2016
    1
    the division is too bad, it is suck too much, repetitive gameplay too boring to play for so long, I tried but could not continue to be, I made a mistake buying this game when I to spend money on a game, not a product failure like this, I would not recommend a friend or anyone here to buy this product because it is a big disappointment
  4. HooplaJones
    Jun 25, 2016
    0
    The possibilities for this game are endless, however, we see evidence of very poor quality control, bugs, exploits, hackers dominate this game. The rules and game play options are constantly changing making you a deer in the headlights. Spend several hours grinding, well sorry that does not matter now we changed it .....drastically. The Dark Zone, it is really the Gank Zone. PlayersThe possibilities for this game are endless, however, we see evidence of very poor quality control, bugs, exploits, hackers dominate this game. The rules and game play options are constantly changing making you a deer in the headlights. Spend several hours grinding, well sorry that does not matter now we changed it .....drastically. The Dark Zone, it is really the Gank Zone. Players who know the exploits get gear faster, what makes this game even worse is that the entire game is programmed against you. Instead of sizing up a situation and then executing your plan, when you are about to get loot, extract loot or leave the Dark Zone, magically NPC's appear, the PC controls are a click fest, this is so obvious a port from the console the menu system is very un-intuitive. Cool concept, nice graphics, resource hog. It is not worth it.… Expand
  5. Gizman
    Apr 21, 2016
    3
    I had such high hopes for this game was fun til you reach the cap.There is no real endgame the crafting is the endgame all you do is craft items to get rid of because you cant get the right stats.Then the bugs and glitches i would not endorse this game at all play destiny instead of this.
  6. Sergio_Vieira
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Brilliant Game! I guess people can complaint here and there for some bugs and stuff, but trust me this game is awesome! I have not been pushed by the hype wave on this one, didn't even know much about it until launch, but today I play it regularly and even several hours after having the shiny platinum I never stopped playing it. I just hope that the content that comes in the future provesBrilliant Game! I guess people can complaint here and there for some bugs and stuff, but trust me this game is awesome! I have not been pushed by the hype wave on this one, didn't even know much about it until launch, but today I play it regularly and even several hours after having the shiny platinum I never stopped playing it. I just hope that the content that comes in the future proves worthy, because even though it has its flaws this game is one of the best I ever played!… Expand
  7. WrenOz
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    If you liked Destiny at launch, there's a strong chance you'll like this. Maybe even more...
    This game has stronger RPG mechanics than Destiny yet the environment is extremely bland and unappealing to me. I strongly recommend to play this game with your friends. With more content and dark zone refinements this game will easily get an 8 or above from me.
  8. allwititnow
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    All of you a holes that gives this game a 0 or a 1 it just goes to show that you really have no clue about giving your opinion on video games and stay off of Metacritic you people disgust me do you really think anyone takes what you written down seriously so basically F you to every single one of you I can understand this game some people giving it a 7 lowest maybe a 6 just please stopAll of you a holes that gives this game a 0 or a 1 it just goes to show that you really have no clue about giving your opinion on video games and stay off of Metacritic you people disgust me do you really think anyone takes what you written down seriously so basically F you to every single one of you I can understand this game some people giving it a 7 lowest maybe a 6 just please stop making yourselves look like idiots… Expand
  9. roccit
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game

    Co-op - 10/10
    Story - 8/10
    Solo play - 9/10
    PvP - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Music - 9/10

    Best multiplayer game, playable single out there
  10. aqua1907
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Game of the year? It is the best game of MMORPG Shooter . I played beta and i thought this game is awesome. I have not bought The Division yet, but i will do that. I have been watch streams for 2 days and Iactually can say The Dvision the best MMORPG shooter. Ubisoft made a successfuly greate game as Rainbow Six Siege or Far Cry Primal. 10/10
  11. Zeydlitz
    Mar 18, 2016
    2
    At first glance this game is o'k, pretty look and role-play system, many weapons etc. But when you play it it turned to an ugly monster: a lot of bugs, nad cashing, boring and similar side-quests, and as a center of ugliness: Dark Zone PvP. This pvp are made SO BAD, that it does not provide fun, only anger.
  12. Toldu_I_Tango
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    If gaming was all about LOOKS than The Division would be the MONA LISA of gaming however sometimes pictures can get cracked and damaged especially with time & this is my main concern with this slightly disappointing title especially considering the HYPE & the somewhat amazing but MISLEADING TRAILERS !!! The games graphics are STELLAR with SHARP IMAGES and VERY FEW JAGGY EDGES andIf gaming was all about LOOKS than The Division would be the MONA LISA of gaming however sometimes pictures can get cracked and damaged especially with time & this is my main concern with this slightly disappointing title especially considering the HYPE & the somewhat amazing but MISLEADING TRAILERS !!! The games graphics are STELLAR with SHARP IMAGES and VERY FEW JAGGY EDGES and UBISOFT need to be congratulated in this department. My main CONCERN is REPETITIOUS quests and this already seems to be the FEEL after a SOLID 3 hours of game time. Don't get me wrong as I'm having FUN & I'm satisfied with my purchase at this stage but I'm very concerned about BEING BORED WITH THE DIVISION AFTER ABOUT A WEEK and I HOPE this isn't the case as this game HAS LOADS OF POTENTIAL. I THINK IT"S ABOUT TIME GAME DEVELOPERS DEVELOPED SOME INSIGHT or more to the point (COMMON KNOWLEDGE) and came to REALISATION THAT VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE and the KEY INGREDIENT TO A GAMES SUCCESS !!!!!!… Expand
  13. Seigneur_Folken
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Despite some annoying bugs (disconnection, framerate drop for exemple), the game is an excellent TPS, I just hope there will be some raids in the future.
  14. KevinWalker
    Mar 28, 2016
    5
    Mediocre. The game shines with dark-zone multiplayer. Ubisoft does the darkzone exceptionally. The mechanics of extraction are polished and they really get the blood pumping when your trying to get your gear out. If you try and do the game by yourself you're asking for a ps4 controller through your tv screen. As is with Ubisoft, they are pulling some freaky **** with the season pass andMediocre. The game shines with dark-zone multiplayer. Ubisoft does the darkzone exceptionally. The mechanics of extraction are polished and they really get the blood pumping when your trying to get your gear out. If you try and do the game by yourself you're asking for a ps4 controller through your tv screen. As is with Ubisoft, they are pulling some freaky **** with the season pass and **** Good, not great.… Expand
  15. Morbiddeath
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    this game is amazing,i just played for a few hours yesterday after world,and this is a must buy!if you love,good gaming,good graphics,etc etc...buy it
  16. StephanvdVlist
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    The Division is what Destiny should have been in terms of visuals and depth. The game looks absolutely stunning and had me stroll through New York just for the view, looking for streets I visited there a few years ago. Everything from lighting to reflections in puddles and windows look fantastic although arguably less so than its PC counterpart. In terms of depth it might be too soon toThe Division is what Destiny should have been in terms of visuals and depth. The game looks absolutely stunning and had me stroll through New York just for the view, looking for streets I visited there a few years ago. Everything from lighting to reflections in puddles and windows look fantastic although arguably less so than its PC counterpart. In terms of depth it might be too soon to give the Division the edge over Destiny but it offers so much options in terms of customization that I absolutely love it. Adding a scope, grip or paint to your rifle and seeing it swing from your backpack is ackwardly satisfying. The only possible downside I can mention, is like Destiny, is the chance of repetitiveness in terms of missions and foes. I hope that with more time and progress in the storyline, I have played roughly five to seven hours now, the variety in missions, foes and their tactics will increase because this is what ruined Destiny for me, it was just too repetitive. Overall it looks and plays better than Destiny, its customization options far exceed Destiny's kits and classes (although Destiny's gear estetics where nice too look at) so the Division has tons of potential and I hope Ubisoft will be continue to add to this world by both free and paid content.

    PS For all the FPS players: THIS IS NOT AN FPS AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLAY IT THAT WAY. ITS AN RPG..    … Expand
  17. csanta
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    This is the first game Ubisoft didnt screw up entirely. 4 hours in and i feel like I've only scratched the surface. Rich environment and somewhat decent story. The darkzone is tons of fun with friends.
  18. GamesFTW12
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    this game is more like 8-9 but i will give it a 10 to counter all of those who is giving 0 for no reason, I'm sure you guys haven't touch or finish the game. You guys just want to hate on games
  19. nickyblaze
    Mar 11, 2016
    3
    Wtf did I just play? What was my motive in this generic shooter with mediocre visuals and an atmosphere as immersive as a day time soap? Seriously avoid this garbage unless you like a game that decides the "hard" difficulty just means morphing the brain dead AI into bullet sponges who still walk head on into your barrage of gunfire. If NY were on the brink of destruction in this game, itWtf did I just play? What was my motive in this generic shooter with mediocre visuals and an atmosphere as immersive as a day time soap? Seriously avoid this garbage unless you like a game that decides the "hard" difficulty just means morphing the brain dead AI into bullet sponges who still walk head on into your barrage of gunfire. If NY were on the brink of destruction in this game, it was caused by the boredom of being in it. P.S. Although it's available it isn't really finished and it full of bugs, didn't crash at all though.… Expand
  20. frazilio
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    Its a good game, but the grafics are downgraded alot, and look like a watchdogs game after its downgrade version as well, im tired of ubisoft trying to trick me with a splendid trailer!!!
  21. rpg4life
    Mar 12, 2016
    4
    Im going to be realistic in my score because no game is a 1 or 0. that's just ignorant. But games like these are the reason you rent them first because after playing this repetitive destiny copy past crap your already bored and looking for something else to do. I can see the mindless and easily amused liking this game but if you like depth and are a pc gamer like me then do yourself andIm going to be realistic in my score because no game is a 1 or 0. that's just ignorant. But games like these are the reason you rent them first because after playing this repetitive destiny copy past crap your already bored and looking for something else to do. I can see the mindless and easily amused liking this game but if you like depth and are a pc gamer like me then do yourself and your wallet a favor and rent it first and you will thank me later...… Expand
  22. kraster
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Ignore the naysayers. This game is awesome.
    It might have been subject to a graphical downgrade but it still looks great. Very effective use of lighting. (Be sure to knock off the chromatic aberration setting)
    Very solid combat and traversal mechanics with a satisfying RPG element that adds depth to the game. It is a considerably more rounded game than Destiny (to which it has been    Ignore the naysayers. This game is awesome.
    It might have been subject to a graphical downgrade but it still looks great. Very effective use of lighting. (Be sure to knock off the chromatic aberration setting)
    Very solid combat and traversal mechanics with a satisfying RPG element that adds depth to the game.
    It is a considerably more rounded game than Destiny (to which it has been often compared) with a much more distinct sense of purpose to the game. Destiny felt like a collection of arenas tied together with a very flimsy narrative. The Division's narrative is much more clearly defined and the world is much more cohesive.
    Multiplayer works like a charm in PvE.
    My only criticism is that there may be some balancing issue with difficulty in the Dark Zone (PvP).
    Hopefully Ubisoft will be able to balance things out in the future.
    A very very good game.    … Expand
  23. nickludlam
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    The atmosphere in the game is wonderful. Environmental art and sound are top class, there seems to be plenty to keep us all occupied, and I'm looking forward to the Dark Zone and PvE challenges to provide a solid end-game experience.

    I'm also hugely enjoying the social aspects of the game. I'm generally doing main and side missions with friends, and then spending solo time wandering    The atmosphere in the game is wonderful. Environmental art and sound are top class, there seems to be plenty to keep us all occupied, and I'm looking forward to the Dark Zone and PvE challenges to provide a solid end-game experience.

    I'm also hugely enjoying the social aspects of the game. I'm generally doing main and side missions with friends, and then spending solo time wandering around scavenging for materials and all the other collectables that exist. It's a lovely having these different engagement modes inside the same game.    … Expand
  24. commenter-x
    May 6, 2018
    9
    I have played this game for nearly 1000 hours, and I have witnessed the long road to redemption this game has been through. While the initial 30-40 hour campaign is fine as it is, the endgame had plenty of problems. Initially, I noticed its many flaws, but gave it a pass because I saw its potential. The developers were very slow to tap its potential, and while still more than two yearsI have played this game for nearly 1000 hours, and I have witnessed the long road to redemption this game has been through. While the initial 30-40 hour campaign is fine as it is, the endgame had plenty of problems. Initially, I noticed its many flaws, but gave it a pass because I saw its potential. The developers were very slow to tap its potential, and while still more than two years fixing it they haven’t reached the peak, they have accomplished almost most of it. Unfortunately, it’s already too late for people who have abandoned the game, that makes the game less profitable and sends resources to other paths instead of perfecting the game. While they finally got the loot, the balancing and activities right, the developers never got to fix their crown jewel, the Dark Zone. PvP is a toxic mess that counters everything the game is set to do, and not for everyone, but it’s there if you want to try it. Fortunately, those who want to avoid the Dark Zone and PvP in general, now have plenty of activities to do. The community on PC is all but depleted, so I recommend the PS4 if you want to easily matchmake for the surprisingly long list of activities the game has gathered through the years. I believe at this stage, the developers should capitalize on the positive changes, and lower the sticker price of the game significantly, avoid paying full price for it at all cost, but do buy it.… Expand
  25. charlesgiroux
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Good game, worth buying at 25% discount. $80 CAD is too much when you take into account that there will be many other things to buy from cosmetics to expansions. I feel like the game should have sold for about $60CAD max ($45 USD).

    I have encountered a grand-total of 0 bugs. For me the launch was quite smooth. I understand a lot of the bad reviews come from angry-entitled players trying    Good game, worth buying at 25% discount. $80 CAD is too much when you take into account that there will be many other things to buy from cosmetics to expansions. I feel like the game should have sold for about $60CAD max ($45 USD).

    I have encountered a grand-total of 0 bugs. For me the launch was quite smooth. I understand a lot of the bad reviews come from angry-entitled players trying to play the game right the second the game launched. I played yesterday, March 8th, at about 8PM EST (less than 24 hours after launch) and it was 100% stable.

    The gameplay is fun, the graphics are pretty good, but I'll need a new rig to play it @ 4K :D. I like the mood when you go through the streets of NYC at night.    … Expand
  26. hkpan4
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    This game is amazing, love the setting being in modern New York while nowadays so many RPGs being fantasy based. The graphics is beautiful much improved after watch dogs, the only thing I don't like is that enemies take too many bullets to kill even headshots, making the game unrealistic and not matching its real life setting. But it is very fun and have a good amount of content, love theThis game is amazing, love the setting being in modern New York while nowadays so many RPGs being fantasy based. The graphics is beautiful much improved after watch dogs, the only thing I don't like is that enemies take too many bullets to kill even headshots, making the game unrealistic and not matching its real life setting. But it is very fun and have a good amount of content, love the amount of real life guns and customizable mods, I loved borderlands and this game is kind of similar in the loot system and leveling up. I wasn't that excited when I buy this game only because my friend wanted to get it but it seems to exceed my expectations.
    I really appreciate this game being a coop campaign and can everything play entirely with friends, now a lot of developers become lazy and doesn't even include a single player campaign or coop elements. (star war, rainbow six) much more social compared to shooter rpg like fallout.. however the map as usual in ubisoft always shows too many points of interest in the map which strips away the fun and unknown excitement of exploration.
    Overall a very impressive third person shooter RPG, would really prefer it to be FPS!    … Expand
  27. rubens123456789
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    i was waiting for this game so long and now finally is available fantastic game very good gameplay impresive envaeroment and good coop .dark zone is scary as f
  28. paulhughcc
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    I've played for 3h at the game. It's nothing compared to what they showed us at E3, but the game still looks fine.
    If you like games that you need to increase your level and facilities to beat better enemies, progress your character, and so on, this is yours. It will take some time to max out all the facilities.
    The combination of a shooter and an RPG is well done. I didn't have any    I've played for 3h at the game. It's nothing compared to what they showed us at E3, but the game still looks fine.
    If you like games that you need to increase your level and facilities to beat better enemies, progress your character, and so on, this is yours. It will take some time to max out all the facilities.

    The combination of a shooter and an RPG is well done.

    I didn't have any issues with the online experience.

    The only question that I have is how is the evolution of the game going to be.

    I think that it is a pretty good game.    … Expand
  29. greekgrgpls
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I've been playing this game for 2 days now and I am have a great time. The world is beautiful. There is so much depth in the weapons and gear. I've had a great time playing the missions and letting the story unfold.
  30. renaldowhat2
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    fun times. The shooting feels good to me. It's an mmorpg with guns and stuff. ringyroo bling blang bloo. zippity do da, zippity eh! my oh my what a wonderful day. Kill dudes. get stuff.
  31. thorone1
    Jan 31, 2017
    0
    I would NOT recommend this game TO ANYONE. this game SUCKS. you are constantly getting killed. the enemy is practically bullet proof. you can forget about HEAD SHOTS. that DOES NOT KILL THEM. you HAVE to unload a whole clip, and some times two. this game I almost THREW MY CONTROLLER AT MY SCREEN TWICE. it is REALLY FRUSTRATING to play. WHO EVER DESIGNED THIS GAME, SHOULD BE FIRED. what aI would NOT recommend this game TO ANYONE. this game SUCKS. you are constantly getting killed. the enemy is practically bullet proof. you can forget about HEAD SHOTS. that DOES NOT KILL THEM. you HAVE to unload a whole clip, and some times two. this game I almost THREW MY CONTROLLER AT MY SCREEN TWICE. it is REALLY FRUSTRATING to play. WHO EVER DESIGNED THIS GAME, SHOULD BE FIRED. what a big DISAPPOINTMENT this game turned out to be.… Expand
  32. capthavic
    Mar 14, 2016
    5
    The best thing I could say about The Division is that. it's okay. Just okay. It is the videogame equivalent of oatmeal, inoffensive and filling but not exactly memorable or special. If you are at all interested in playing then just rent, because once you have played it for a few hours then you'll have seen all there is to it. Maybe get it when it's on sale or likely has a package deal withThe best thing I could say about The Division is that. it's okay. Just okay. It is the videogame equivalent of oatmeal, inoffensive and filling but not exactly memorable or special. If you are at all interested in playing then just rent, because once you have played it for a few hours then you'll have seen all there is to it. Maybe get it when it's on sale or likely has a package deal with all the dlc added...but otherwise yeah it doesn't have any staying power. Especially when the servers inevitably go down for good.… Expand
  33. TitaniumDragon
    Dec 25, 2016
    4
    The Division is a third person shooter action-MMO. The premise of the game is that someone has released an engineered supervirus in New York City. You are a member of The Division, a top-secret organization of sleeper agents who are activated to help bring order to the city.

    And here we already run into our first issue – why? Why are we sleeper agents, and not just ordinary citizens who    The Division is a third person shooter action-MMO. The premise of the game is that someone has released an engineered supervirus in New York City. You are a member of The Division, a top-secret organization of sleeper agents who are activated to help bring order to the city.

    And here we already run into our first issue – why? Why are we sleeper agents, and not just ordinary citizens who have decided to help? Because we’re super badasses and they wanted to justify that? How would random schmucks who spend most of their time doing other things all be super badasses?

    Whatever.

    The point is, you are going into New York City and establishing order by killing rioters, looters, sanitation workers, criminals, and private military company folks who are all trying to take over the city. And yes, the sanitation workers thing is not a joke; they walk around with flamethrowers on their backs trying to clean things up.

    Alas, despite this pretend-variety, in reality, most enemies fight pretty similarly – there’s some difference with the sanitation workers (the cleaners) because of their flamethrowers, but otherwise the factions are largely interchangeable, save for the fact that the PMC faction has medics.

    The enemies are mostly pretty samey. There’s a handful of special enemy types, but they are basically ordinary enemies with some added ability, save for the snipers, who just attack you at long range. The only real exceptions are some “unique” enemies, who are anything but unique but which have more health and sometimes play a bit more differently, with a couple of big, heavy characters and one who carries around a shield to block your attacks with.

    Sadly, this “variety” is pretty minimal compared to the gameplay length, and by the end of it, you will have fought all of these enemies to the point where it becomes rote.

    The Division is a new kind of MMO – a primarily single-player experience wherein you will never encounter another player in most of the game area due to almost the entire world being an instanced area for the player alone. You can play with other people at will, but you can also play it as a single-player experience, and frankly, it works just fine as one and doesn’t feel like it gets much added to it from multiplayer. That being said, that’s not really a good or bad thing – it is about the same quality either way, and unfortunately, that quality is rather low.

    The real problem is the sameiness. The game is ultimately just a cycle of you going out and killing enemies to get better loot. The dungeons are just a series of battles with enemies which are, frankly, mostly interchangeable with battles you get into wandering around the city streets, save that sometimes there are reinforcements which join the battles. The quests, too, basically follow the same mold, and ultimately the game consists of “defend a location while enemies attack you in waves” and “attack enemies who are defending a location”. Basically the whole game follows this, and there is very little variety – what little variety there is mostly a function of the particular environment, and even there, there are a number of copy-pasted environments, including a sewer fight that I think I had five separate times.

    The story is pretty bland – in theory, it is a neat idea, but in practice, you just don’t have any link to any of the characters (being a mute protagonist) and they’re all fairly generic. None of them are terribly voice-acted or get terrible lines, they’re just bland and lack any real depth. As such, there’s no reason to care about their plight. The civilians are all interchangeable, and there’s just so little to grab onto anywhere in the game.

    All in all, this is just not worth your time.    … Expand
  34. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    I'm going to keep it direct and simple: I CAN'T PUT THIS GAME DOWN. It's like Ubisoft took parts from AC, Far Cry (and even Watchdogs) and the result is an incredible shooter with a solid MMO-ish structure around it.

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

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

    Great new game, and something I'll be certainly playing for a long time!    … Expand
  35. BloodyRandy
    Mar 22, 2016
    5
    I really enjoyed the combat and controls of this game. The graphics are great and the grind is satisfying and tactical. The major problem for me was the support of lgbt and liberal belief systems. I didn't want to be around the people I was. The excessive foul language was very uncomfortable and annoying. The game isn't very violent so you can play in front of children, but theI really enjoyed the combat and controls of this game. The graphics are great and the grind is satisfying and tactical. The major problem for me was the support of lgbt and liberal belief systems. I didn't want to be around the people I was. The excessive foul language was very uncomfortable and annoying. The game isn't very violent so you can play in front of children, but the problem was the random f bombs coming out of enemies mouths. It could have been like Borderlands but they really ghettoed up the game. The story is really annoying as well with just unlikable shock factor characters that cuss too much and are uninteresting and extremely insecure, opinionated. The biggest mistake was adding foul words so parents can't play this in front of their kids with little violence and no blood. I understand it's a european country and they have problems with understanding American culture, so there's a lot of ideas that I believe came from them. So they cut their audience in half just with that aspect of it. The other issues was the lgbt and basically no straight girls in the game whatsoever. It's a game of lesbians and that's it. It's a world where women don't want to be with men anymore. This is also from watching American TV and assuming that's what Americans want. That cuts the audience in half again. Only games like black ops can pull off the sadistical cool atmosphere and Ubisoft just feels like they are trying too hard to please an audience that barely exists. If the game wasn't trying to preach it's liberal religion on people it could have gotten a 9/10. It's a fun game and has a lot to offer as the second of its kind (CMO). It's a real shame. I wish they would talk to a marketing person for the American culture for 15 minutes and learn some real basics on story telling and keeping the atmosphere and story safe from causing people to be uncomfortable, disappointed, and annoyed.… Expand
  36. specialguest
    Apr 3, 2016
    9
    As an early Destiny fan/season pass holder, and also a fairly early Destiny quitter, I can say that The Division seems to have missed every major blunder that Destiny made. The Division is a very similar concept to Destiny, but there are some big differences that make The Division Destiny's superior in my opinion. Those include: Real RPG elements, a functional cover system, more enjoyableAs an early Destiny fan/season pass holder, and also a fairly early Destiny quitter, I can say that The Division seems to have missed every major blunder that Destiny made. The Division is a very similar concept to Destiny, but there are some big differences that make The Division Destiny's superior in my opinion. Those include: Real RPG elements, a functional cover system, more enjoyable and useful skills, better matchmaking, and a very single-player friendly environment.… Expand
  37. ironsides00
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Recall that this game has always been intended as an RPG not a shooter. As such, enemies need to not always die in one hit (many do, but not elites or bosses. that would be lame even in a shooter). As an rpg, there is an element of grinding required to level up and find good gear and the right loadout for you. The balance probably needs a little work, but the gameplay is amazing and fun. IRecall that this game has always been intended as an RPG not a shooter. As such, enemies need to not always die in one hit (many do, but not elites or bosses. that would be lame even in a shooter). As an rpg, there is an element of grinding required to level up and find good gear and the right loadout for you. The balance probably needs a little work, but the gameplay is amazing and fun. I don't even find myself minding the repetition due to the dynamics of the combat. I've done PvE only thus far as I am not a huge PvP fan, but it has kept me quite engaged with a good story and depth in the characters and enemies. The world feels alive, though dying (as it should) and the graphics are pretty fabulous, as a person who has worked in multimedia myself. The game feels fluid and customizing your gear is fun. Yes your character model does not have a huge array of options ,but enough to simulate most ethnic groups unlike many game which claim customization. In addition, most of the appearance customization comes in the form of apparel which are purely cosmetic items of clothing. So if you like rpgs with a more action-like combat pace, tactical shooting, and you enjoy fairly grim story arcs, this is a great game. The co-op play is great and easy with drop-in drop-out online play, and can even be a significant challenge if you want to play some of the story missions on harder difficulties.… Expand
  38. sanka
    Apr 1, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story:
    The division have a nice background story and a well created open world environment that reflect the post-apocalypse NYC. The story about the outbreak and what happened to the first wave agents are excellent and worth spending time to discover the pieces. However, the story progress through the main story missions is mediocre. There is no choice or option for the player to pick, and no moral engagement of player’s action. When you progress through the story and side missions, the only influence you make is limited to the base of operation and the dialogue of several NPCs. After all you have done, what you see during the free roam is mostly the same. While in the 2014 E3 trailer the agents restrained to open fire; and the 2015 E3 trailer it emphasized that the divisions as the last resort to save what remain, the actual gameplay ended up encourage you to fire chips over chips of bullets into enemies’ head. Not only because the enemies take quite a lot of hit to die, also because every single story mission ended up asking you to eliminate every single enemy on sight. This setting seems to contradict the very original idea of the game.

    Gameplay:
    Despite the story settings, the gameplay of the first story play through is fun and enjoyable. The hard mode is probably the best part of the game, that you would need to utilize your skills and talents as your advantage… until you and your teammates become overgeared and steamroll it.
    For the end-game, there are four challenge mode missions. The challenge mode basically multiplies the armor and firepower of the enemies and give some enemies skills to counter/resist the stun locks. As long as your team know how to deal with the “rushers”, the rest of the mission is not that difficult. If your team is under geared, you would likely end up in a 1-2 hours tedious long fight.
    Dark Zone is one of the highlighted elements of the game. However, it struggles between the PvE and PvP gameplay. As for PvE, the dark zone area is not particularly big, that most groups will cycle though several of the easier enemy strongholds and loot spots, meaning that every time you enter the dark zone for PvE, you are mostly doing the same things as the last time you enter. As for PvP, it comes other problems. Firstly, as this is not a tactical shooter, and weight heavily on gears, the PvP is not likely a fair fight (until everyone in the dark zone obtained the top tier gears). Secondly, the NPC enemies become annoying obstacles, even you want to focus on PvP, you would need to clear the NPC enemies in the area first to prevent them interrupt you during the PvP.

    Others:
    The weather effects in game is visually impressive; however, it does not change much of the gameplay. For example, the snow storm would block your sights, but does not affect the NPC’s)
    There are quite a lot of game crashing bugs, and the loading time is quite long. (1 mark is deducted from this)

    TL,DR: Nice background story and open world environment; mediocre main game story; fun and enjoyable before end-game; not so enjoyable end-game    … Expand
  39. Free1oader
    Jun 4, 2016
    6
    Looks great, plays really nicely, and has an interesting story. All of which is nice, but the focus of the game is co-operative play, which seems to have been tagged on as an afterthought. If your friends happen to be higher levels than you, the game automatically levels up all the enemies to their level while leaving you at your lower level. Unless you happen to only play together withLooks great, plays really nicely, and has an interesting story. All of which is nice, but the focus of the game is co-operative play, which seems to have been tagged on as an afterthought. If your friends happen to be higher levels than you, the game automatically levels up all the enemies to their level while leaving you at your lower level. Unless you happen to only play together with the same group of friends at all times then forget being able To play with people you know.… Expand
  40. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    I can't believe it has been 3 years already. This game is a blast! I can't believe all the different styles of games they fit into one. The guns are awesome, the graphics are awesome, the coop is amazing! Just a great game. Well done Massive!
  41. GoGoVic
    Mar 13, 2016
    5
    Sadly not as good as the reviews say. The fact that you have to empty an entire magazine into a base-level bad guy before they die is stupid. Bullets bounce off a target's skull because their HP says that they are still alive. It's sucks all the skill out of the game and is very frustrating when the enemies can simply plug you with a couple of shots in comparison. Not recommended.
  42. lordsuarez
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Honestly The Division is a hard game to review due to the constantly changing feelings I have for the game. At times, The Division feels wonderful, when you successfully farm the Dark Zone and get plenty of loot HOWEVER at other times, you feel miserable when you find yourself constantly dying to the same bunch of rogues or to a ridiculous OP shotgunner. The experience I had up until IHonestly The Division is a hard game to review due to the constantly changing feelings I have for the game. At times, The Division feels wonderful, when you successfully farm the Dark Zone and get plenty of loot HOWEVER at other times, you feel miserable when you find yourself constantly dying to the same bunch of rogues or to a ridiculous OP shotgunner. The experience I had up until I reached level 30 was, no doubt, spectacular. The graphics, the gameplay and the great sense of progression always kept me playing the game. But once you reach level 30 the majority of the game's problems start to shine. It's unfair to say that though, as Ubisoft have released many updates in response to fans' requests, and personally I think they've done a great job. They've added new content to the Dark Zone, new weapons, new gear sets, a new score system and plenty of minor improvements.

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

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

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

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

    The Dark Zone.. is a wholllllle nother monster. This zone is full of chaos and fun. Except when you lose the high end gear you just unlocked from a chest, due to your team member, leaving your party and killing you rogue style.    … Expand
  46. hokido
    Mar 14, 2016
    7
    Initially game this game a 10/10 however after playing the game for several days i have decided to downgrade my score to a 8/10. The game looks fantastic its depiction of New York i think is the best i have ever seen in a video game and it does have me eagerly searching for the next best bit of loot and has been making me come back to the game again and again which is always good.

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

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

    One bit of advise for tougher enemies make them fight on your terms keep movement levels high and drag the enemies all over the local area set traps for them with turrets and grenades and eventually you will wear down their armor and be able to take them down.    … Expand
  47. Soma9840
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    This game is great. It has problems, very many in fact, but it's worth the cost. Let's start out with the positives.
    The atmosphere this game provides is stupendous. Just walking around the city, you'll find a real, living world. Enemies are nearly random, the graphics and sound are fantastic: to put it in short, the atmosphere is breathtaking.
    The gun modification system is well done    This game is great. It has problems, very many in fact, but it's worth the cost. Let's start out with the positives.
    The atmosphere this game provides is stupendous. Just walking around the city, you'll find a real, living world. Enemies are nearly random, the graphics and sound are fantastic: to put it in short, the atmosphere is breathtaking.
    The gun modification system is well done and easy to understand. In most modern games, an easy modification system is a rare sight, which means all the more credit to Ubisoft.
    Navigating the map can be really fun, surprisingly. There's tons of stuff to do, such as complete encounters, do side missions, loot, etc.
    I swear to God, I spend about 30 minutes each session trying to make my character look freaking fabulous. And I have succeeded.
    There's actual challenge to the game, meaning enemies aren't made of cotton candy and objectives are fairly tough. Each level will easily take up at least 30 minutes, sometimes up to an hour.
    All the technical stuff (Graphics, controls, less glitches, etc.) is superb.
    I, personally, think the story is pretty worth it. It'll keep you fairly interested for the most part.

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

    With all of its problems, all of the good stuff is where The Division really shines. If you're hesitant, than read more into the game. If you're interested and are mostly on the side of getting it, you're probably going to love it.    … Expand
  48. Sky-Line___
    Mar 24, 2016
    7
    In the first hours I just loved it, but after 30 hours, I have to say that it is really repetitive. The secondary missions are always the same. Even the main missions are just about shooting enemies (and those are always the same ones), nothing else.

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

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

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

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

    Graphics & Music 4/5
    Gameplay 3.5/5
    Content 2/5
    Multiplayer 3.5/5    … Expand
  49. harisongross
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    The game is too glitchy, the story is cool but nothing really pulls you into it and makes you feel like you're living it. The level design and attention to detail is awesome as usual, I'm sure New York-ers were having a hard time not loving this game just for that. The leveling up and slight upgrading system being used in almost all of Ubi's games is getting SO TIRED. I honestly have toThe game is too glitchy, the story is cool but nothing really pulls you into it and makes you feel like you're living it. The level design and attention to detail is awesome as usual, I'm sure New York-ers were having a hard time not loving this game just for that. The leveling up and slight upgrading system being used in almost all of Ubi's games is getting SO TIRED. I honestly have to space out how much I play Ubi games because my mind tires so easily to repetitive B.S.… Expand
  50. Dartek
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    The Division have a clearly downgrade from the 2013's E3, the app that they show to us doesn't exist anymore, BUT is a great game, still good looking and also with the forever alone option and online multiplayer, dark zones are a great idea but they need to have more incentive to be aggressive and not so gentleman, is a TPS that feels sometimes like an RPG and have a lot of missions toThe Division have a clearly downgrade from the 2013's E3, the app that they show to us doesn't exist anymore, BUT is a great game, still good looking and also with the forever alone option and online multiplayer, dark zones are a great idea but they need to have more incentive to be aggressive and not so gentleman, is a TPS that feels sometimes like an RPG and have a lot of missions to accomplish and a great matchmaking this game must become greater with season pass and updates so, APPROVED to have it on your library!… Expand
  51. VirtualMan007
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    Finally a well good rounded holistic approach to this genre! It feels l'm going back to Ghost Recon Future Soldier tactical shooter and at same time playing a good well balanced open-world RPG with a twist of the PVP that I will actually be part of for once! This is by far one of there best game and record sales for the Ubisoft. They deserve all the kudos...
    P.S. Don't be a moron and    Finally a well good rounded holistic approach to this genre! It feels l'm going back to Ghost Recon Future Soldier tactical shooter and at same time playing a good well balanced open-world RPG with a twist of the PVP that I will actually be part of for once! This is by far one of there best game and record sales for the Ubisoft. They deserve all the kudos...
    P.S. Don't be a moron and compare this to Destiny...    … Expand
  52. The6ovnar
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    If Destiny was a phoenix then The Division is some kind of ultra-phoenix raising from Destiny’s ashes. To be clear I was one of the folks who loved Destiny but because of that I lived through all of its flaws, and there where many, so when I logged into The Division for the first time I expected to see the same kind of issues. My biggest cocern was the overhype/under promise that wasIf Destiny was a phoenix then The Division is some kind of ultra-phoenix raising from Destiny’s ashes. To be clear I was one of the folks who loved Destiny but because of that I lived through all of its flaws, and there where many, so when I logged into The Division for the first time I expected to see the same kind of issues. My biggest cocern was the overhype/under promise that was Destiny so imagine my surprise when that wasn’t the case.

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

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

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

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

    As usual not everyone will love this game. You can’t please everyone, but if you take the time to sit down and invest in The Division you will find yourself sucked in and loving every moment of it.    … Expand
  53. Hohum
    Mar 29, 2016
    6
    It seems to be the fashion now to release a game with light end-game content at launch, then slowly add more meat to the bones over the course of the first year or so. If The Division can retain enough of its playerbase to make the end-game interesting when it arrives, then I think we'll have a very solid long-term RPG on our hands.

    Comparissons to Destiny are only natural, and it's far    It seems to be the fashion now to release a game with light end-game content at launch, then slowly add more meat to the bones over the course of the first year or so. If The Division can retain enough of its playerbase to make the end-game interesting when it arrives, then I think we'll have a very solid long-term RPG on our hands.

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

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

    RPG aspect

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

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

    Shooter aspect

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

    Story and Gameplay

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

    Co Op and Dark Zone PvP

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

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

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

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

    - 1 for the Character Creation as I found it very limited especially for a game with strong RPG features.    … Expand
  56. dominwska
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Outstanding NY enviroment, great coop/multi immerse play and loot system.
    In my opinion one of the best new IP's of this console generation.
    Hope The Division 2 will be placed in Tokyo:).
    Must check...
  57. Pvt_Winger
    Mar 15, 2016
    6
    I was so excited to get this game because of the reviews but that excitement changed pretty quick once loading the game and finding out that in 15 minutes they were going to have to reboot the server for maintenance. I realize they have to patch the server and do some maintenance so I was not too bummed and I played another game for a while and came back and played it. This game does notI was so excited to get this game because of the reviews but that excitement changed pretty quick once loading the game and finding out that in 15 minutes they were going to have to reboot the server for maintenance. I realize they have to patch the server and do some maintenance so I was not too bummed and I played another game for a while and came back and played it. This game does not let you play at all when the servers are not available or if your connection is down, so keep that in mind, me personally I think it is ridiculous not to have an offline game.

    The game is great looking and I love the premise of the game and several other aspects but the fact that you have to shoot one enemy gunman 300 times before you kill him (in the head most of the shots) is a little too unrealistic. I hope it gets better as time goes on and they make improvements.

    I tried to play the game this morning and the servers were down again for an estimated 3 hours. WHAT! That is ridiculous, I only have a short window of time to play usually and when I try to get on and the servers are down again it's just so disappointing. I worked as a network engineer and DBA and if my servers were down more than a few hours for the entire year I would be fired. Get it together UBISoft.    … Expand
  58. MannyT
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never wrote a review for anything, but I do use metacritic for all my needs to see if games are worth purchasing. As I was going through the reviews, I saw someone saying that the game is shallow. This game is FAR from shallow. The environments and the gameplay is top of the line. No longer is it possible to be massively overpowered where I could pummel all my enemies because of brute strength and dumb A.I. Hard mode missions in this game is actually VERY HARD. It plays so beautifully that I don't mind retrying to kill a boss for hours on end as long as it goes down! As bosses gets harder, I get better strategically and actually feel accomplished after a mission. I love the skirmishes where two npc's from two different factions attack each other. I can literally go for cover and watch the whole fight play out and grab me some popcorn. I can snipe both factions slowly as they fight each other. I could even just walk away and let them handle their own business. This is an amazing game. Get it and I promise you wont regret it.… Expand
  59. Smoothzilla
    Apr 6, 2016
    8
    I was worried about this game after Watch Dogs but was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. The game looks great, plays even better. It's not perfect, some missions can get repetitive, but the good outweighs the bad. This is fun solo, but really shines when you play with friends.
  60. masterzzmax
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    After playing the Beta, I was hoping the game would stay exactly as it was. Ubisoft did not disappoint, making it even higher than my expectations. The graphics are done very well. Looking throughout the city, I could see that they spent a long time making it. Each individual trash bag, box, and whatever random items there are in a city, were placed by the developers. If you wish to playAfter playing the Beta, I was hoping the game would stay exactly as it was. Ubisoft did not disappoint, making it even higher than my expectations. The graphics are done very well. Looking throughout the city, I could see that they spent a long time making it. Each individual trash bag, box, and whatever random items there are in a city, were placed by the developers. If you wish to play in the Dark Zone, it is recommended to play with friends. The only downside about this game is the occasional glitches, where enemies glitch through objects and when you might be reading a tutorial, then it disappears right away. There are also some sound issues every once in a while, but that doesn't take anything away from the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    In summation, Tom Clancy's The Division is a masterpiece in fun team mechanics, hybrid gameplay, and deep customization. The game draws many comparisons to Destiny. It's not surprising seeing how few of these types of games currently exist. However, the launch version of Destiny felt very empty, lacked storytelling, and had bare bones customization and enemy variation. The Division does not suffer from any of these shortcomings. Those looking for a great 30 hours of single player fun or countless hours of coop fun with friends, look no further than The Division.    … Expand
  75. Clevis
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    This game is fantastic. it scratches all the right RPG itches and it provides great team play for those who have friends that they want to play through the game with . The mechanics of the dark zone are excellent. the cover based shooting mechanics work great. huge environment to explore and many collectible items to discover that are interesting and add depth and flavor to the game. theThis game is fantastic. it scratches all the right RPG itches and it provides great team play for those who have friends that they want to play through the game with . The mechanics of the dark zone are excellent. the cover based shooting mechanics work great. huge environment to explore and many collectible items to discover that are interesting and add depth and flavor to the game. the crafting system is done well. it is deep enough to be satisfying but not overly complicated. and it allows for the creation of some seriously useful gear. there are a few weird bugs where the player can call through the environment and and other characters do not render correctly . however these problems are few and far between and do not persist between sessions. the character creation was a little lighter than what i would have liked. im hoping they add more depth to it in the future. overall this game however is great. hugely deep world with huge amounts of customization of skills and gear set. love it.… Expand
  76. KurtleSugarpant
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    Pretty decent.

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

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

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

    Story was pretty bunk.    … Expand
  77. EdeAbreu
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    let me tell you guys something, i have been playing video games for a long time and i was not getting hook up easily with a game but this RPG shooter is amazing. sometimes it gets repetitive in what you need to do but the fact that you have secondary missions that will grow your level, it reminds me of this online RPG like lineage or silkroad of course with the cool fact that this is alet me tell you guys something, i have been playing video games for a long time and i was not getting hook up easily with a game but this RPG shooter is amazing. sometimes it gets repetitive in what you need to do but the fact that you have secondary missions that will grow your level, it reminds me of this online RPG like lineage or silkroad of course with the cool fact that this is a shooter game. amazing game you will not get dissapointed… Expand
  78. Socals_Finest87
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Having 6 plus years of WoW experience, I am qualified to give a valid opinion on MMO/RPG games. Tom Clancy The Division reminds me of wow in a number of ways. For one, the min/max aspect always reminds me why I am playing the game as Its addicting to improve my character and see what works best for the team. Speaking of team, this is a MMOish type of game so the idea of working as a teamHaving 6 plus years of WoW experience, I am qualified to give a valid opinion on MMO/RPG games. Tom Clancy The Division reminds me of wow in a number of ways. For one, the min/max aspect always reminds me why I am playing the game as Its addicting to improve my character and see what works best for the team. Speaking of team, this is a MMOish type of game so the idea of working as a team such as playing the best possible roles for the team, doing call outs and overall concentrating on the single goal of completing the mission is very fun and important to mention because to be honest, this game is meant to be played with your buddies. However, single player is fine but you would be having a way better experience playing with friends as you can explore the DZ without the anxiety of going solo. Overall, this game is a must buy for anyone looking to play with friends, but in a more in-depth way such as the reasons I stated above. Although this is a personal gripe I felt that the controls were a little clunky from the begginning, however one gets use to it after playing for the game for a while. 9/10 for me.… Expand
  79. ConnorAllan
    May 18, 2016
    7
    Had fun during the first week of The Division, but now after not playing for a while it seems near impossible to do anything as everyone has surpassed me in gear score and have the best rolls on weapons and such. I'd say wait until the first Expansion comes out if you wish to buy The Division, as you will be able to go through the Dark Zone with ease to get the gear you need for the end game.
  80. MichelleBelle
    May 9, 2016
    2
    The single player story line was unique and well written. Then you stop playing it and the game becomes horrible mess of glitches and bugs and grievers. It's not worth the money. Ubisoft pretty much released a game that we (the buyer) are now beta testing it for them. It's going to take months for them to fix it. Save y our money and buy another game.
  81. notTheRadBrad
    May 20, 2016
    7
    This game , like any other , has some flaws. But that doesn't mean it's a bad game. OH come on ! what happened to people? Play the game if you like the genre and the lore , Don't, if you don't. That's that, I give this a solid 7 cuz it deserves that much at the very least. Still , it's a good game to try if you like RPGs or destiny-ish looking games :)
  82. TzzzT23
    Aug 8, 2016
    1
    I dont know what ubisoft would thinking to develop this game , it really sucks , I dont know where to start but one of the things that made me sick of this **** was that was you should be online even for playing story , how ever the story was cliche and the ****tiest story ever , only gameplay was good , I wish I didnt buy this game
  83. uRzu1115
    May 17, 2016
    7
    Grandes Ideas, malas ejecuciones, Ubisoft vuelve a cagarla con un juego infestado de bugs glitchs y fallos estrepitosos que hacen que la experiencia de juego, en ocasiones, sea frustrante.
    La idea de la Zona Oscura me parece brillante pero ha escapado al control debido al abuso de bugs y fallos, si la balancean y le ponen mimo es una idea magnifica.
    El juego tiene bastante contenido y    Grandes Ideas, malas ejecuciones, Ubisoft vuelve a cagarla con un juego infestado de bugs glitchs y fallos estrepitosos que hacen que la experiencia de juego, en ocasiones, sea frustrante.
    La idea de la Zona Oscura me parece brillante pero ha escapado al control debido al abuso de bugs y fallos, si la balancean y le ponen mimo es una idea magnifica.
    El juego tiene bastante contenido y conseguirlo todo no es empresa facil, hay horas y horas por jugar pero como ya digo, la experiencia se puede hacer desesperante en algunos momentos con lags terribles, servidores que se caen, bugs fatidicos en momentos horrorosos y en general mucho fallo para un AAA que llevamos años esperando.    … Expand
  84. Doolin
    May 17, 2016
    8
    This game was good! It did let down most of the expectations people had, but it is a good game. The graphics are stunning, as expected. The gameplay is amazing as well! Some of the best gameplay in any next gen game that comes to mind. There is a very large variety in weapons, from submachine guns to assault rifles, to shotguns, to marksman rifles, etc. The weapon modification system isThis game was good! It did let down most of the expectations people had, but it is a good game. The graphics are stunning, as expected. The gameplay is amazing as well! Some of the best gameplay in any next gen game that comes to mind. There is a very large variety in weapons, from submachine guns to assault rifles, to shotguns, to marksman rifles, etc. The weapon modification system is absolutely amazing, as well! This adds a lot of customization to the game and the weapons. The clothing customization definitely should've been better, but at least it was there. The plot, the main story, was lacluster to say the least. You don't get attached to any characters, or get engaged in the plot or anything. Although, I didn't really expect an amazing story from The Division. Although, the actual missions are structured extremely well. The main missions are very fun, because of the gameplay and structure of the mission. As an RPG, I expected a better character creator at the beginning, I was let down though. It's not a huge deal but it should've been better. A lot of people compare The Division to Destiny. I'm going to do that in the sense that, at launch, The Division is good, just like Destiny was good at launch. But overtime, with more updates and stuff of the sort, I think The Division can become amazing, just like Destiny is now.… Expand
  85. mdsohaib
    Jun 20, 2016
    2
    A much awaited game... But NOT at all worth. If you have played Sprinter Cell Black list then you can easily understand it. Here are the reasons-
    1. The handling of the character is not easy. (as compared to blacklist)
    2. All such combat games have "stealth" killing, Division does not have any. 3. It is a game based on 21st Century, but there is no "Drone" in it. Pathetic 4. You have    A much awaited game... But NOT at all worth. If you have played Sprinter Cell Black list then you can easily understand it. Here are the reasons-
    1. The handling of the character is not easy. (as compared to blacklist)
    2. All such combat games have "stealth" killing, Division does not have any.
    3. It is a game based on 21st Century, but there is no "Drone" in it. Pathetic
    4. You have to spent full magazine to kill a man and sometimes more.
    5. The character is so weak that it dies with the 2-3 blow of baseball bat.
    6. The developers have deliberately developed this game in such a manner that the player is forced to play it online (on PS Plus).
    Game is not developed sincerely. It is better to wait for next series. And that too with caution this time.    … Expand
  86. Shallowborn
    Jun 30, 2016
    1
    Game was impressive and i really liked the play with friends etc but now is for PS4 dead cause of this "month later release of everything because we need money for cookies from microsoft"
  87. CheddarPlays
    Jul 13, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Division is a game that takes place in manhattan totally destroyed because of a virus that caused total chaos in the city .
    You assume the role of an agent of the secret organization The Division . The customization of very bad character , making you put a character that has any there.
    The feedback of the story is good, but does not develop .
    The gameplay is good , but the aim is heavy and with little accuracy. Physical is good to a certain extent . HP 's character and enimies are based on Level .
    So sometimes you take to kill them    … Expand
  88. Damian_roar
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    As my humble review i wold say that in generals terms, if you liked the ambience of watchdogs, the shooting of Borderlands (weapon stats and crafting, status effect added to bullets, etc), and the looting system of diablo, this game is for you.

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

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

    Cons:

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

    In general terms is a very solid game made by ubisoft, got me immersed all the weekend playing and doing all the sidemissions and stuff. Tagging along with some random guys to try some difficulty missions and discovering the ruined city by myself. Watching my steps because you never know how powerfull some enemies arround the corner may be. And apreciating every detail that the developers did put on the game. 9/10.    … Expand
  89. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    9
    They activated me, a Division agent, in the world's darkest hour. The time had come. I left my wife and child behind, and headed for the nightmare that New York City had become. I didn't know if I'd ever see them again. I had my orders.

    My mission? Simple.

    Try on every beanie hat and scarf in the city.
  90. Echo1990
    Mar 12, 2016
    0
    About 12/13 hours in, game has become rather repetitive, PvE driven content is dull, PvP content can either be tough and fast paced or just repeatedly get stomped on. The story tries to deliver a realistic modern apocalypse however the bullet sponge enemies really ruin the atmosphere. Not exactly worth retail value, I personally regret my purchase at launch.
  91. MeanMF
    Mar 9, 2016
    1
    Boring and repetitive. Terrible shooting mechanics and bullet sponge enemies. This game is fun for a couple of hours, but suffers from a severe lack of variety and overly complicated controls.
  92. xumuskies1010
    Mar 10, 2016
    4
    The game is set in a modern time with normal individuals wearing street clothes. If the NPCs were wearing full suits of armor or were like 10 foot tall beasts, I could understand having to dump 50 bullets into a guy. But, if they're running around in a shirt and jeans, it doesn't make sense. I feel like the game is trapped between wanting to be an entertaining shooter and a RPG likeThe game is set in a modern time with normal individuals wearing street clothes. If the NPCs were wearing full suits of armor or were like 10 foot tall beasts, I could understand having to dump 50 bullets into a guy. But, if they're running around in a shirt and jeans, it doesn't make sense. I feel like the game is trapped between wanting to be an entertaining shooter and a RPG like Destiny. Its trying to wear too many hats. If the combat was realistic, I think we would have a different discussion or if the higher the level the enemy, the larger or more armor they had, or if the bosses were massive like in Destiny, then the game would make sense. The graphics are gorgeous, but overall, its a piece of junk and a waste of money… Expand
  93. Alka
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing, i'm looking for this for a long time on my ps4 , and i love every moment, keep the good work ubisoft, thank u for this masterpiece
  94. Killshotef1
    Mar 9, 2016
    3
    Having played the game for a solid 7 hours i want to give this game a good review...but i cant....
    yes, i love the loot system (its better than destiny's) yes i like the dark zone feature but only because im good at screwing people over in game which i am not proud of. yes the graphics are DECENT and the story is DECENT from what ive played so far. but nothing stands out. there certainly    Having played the game for a solid 7 hours i want to give this game a good review...but i cant....
    yes, i love the loot system (its better than destiny's) yes i like the dark zone feature but only because im good at screwing people over in game which i am not proud of. yes the graphics are DECENT and the story is DECENT from what ive played so far. but nothing stands out. there certainly are some mmorpg elements. but nothing we haven't seen before. there was potential. but the division didnt live up to the hype as alot of people will tell you. they locked three MAJOR "DLC's" behind a paywall for gods sake...the enemies are bullet sponges that take way too long to die, the cover system is clunky, the customization isnt minimal but it isnt grand either, we as a community need to stop supporting this kind of business ethic, because the companys that dont care about its people are never going to unless we say this is wrong..... See being an old school gamer, i like full games, with the addition of new content later via add on packs or paid dlc. but what i dont like is a developer locking major expansions behind a pay wall, seperating the player base. this goes against everything that a good game does. Fallout 4 (and i know im gonna get some hate for this) is an example of a good game, they gave us a full story, gave us so much content. and then went on forums and asked the player base what they wanted in the season pass that they sold at launch. see they didnt have an idea of what add ons they would include. so they asked the fans what they want to see. the division just locked three addons behind a paywall so they can get more money from people that play. its a bungie stunt all over again and we are all going to fall for it. then as soon as all of the add ons are out they are going to announce a new "the division" and make us all do it again. ubisoft is a sketchy developer and they do not have my trust as a gamer and as a consumer. they arent as bad as EA but they arent as good as FROM SOFTWARE    … Expand
  95. MrGnome
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, great playability, RPG system and shooter/mobility mechanics. Can't judge on the story so far, but for what I have the chance to taste it seems like it's going to tons of fun. The PvP system at the DarkZone is simply amazing, the guy that had came up with the idea should get an Oscar.

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

    Shame on the server problems at launch but I hope Ubisoft seize the opportunity and don't let this one slip away, besides that, I have not had any connection problem.    … Expand
  96. Gaaracl
    Mar 12, 2016
    0
    3 Years for one of the worst downgrades ever seen, repetitive, and 20 hours to get max level, that's just not worth $60. Not what was promised at all, nothing new and way too repetitive.
  97. Massade
    Mar 12, 2016
    0
    Before I start the review I would like to state that I achieved lvl 30 and lvl 35 dark zone prior to writing this so have played every aspect of the game.

    I see from the majority of the review that they are written after only a few hours of gameplay, and division is great for the first few hours.. until you start noticing the glaring flaws. Repetitive combat against a lack of unique    Before I start the review I would like to state that I achieved lvl 30 and lvl 35 dark zone prior to writing this so have played every aspect of the game.

    I see from the majority of the review that they are written after only a few hours of gameplay, and division is great for the first few hours.. until you start noticing the glaring flaws. Repetitive combat against a lack of unique enemies. Higher levels shows difficulty not through strategy but by presenting bullet sponge mobs. Body collision is a huge issue throughout with a ridiculous cover system that results in the player sitting bored behind a wall playing whack-a-mole with the enemies, hitting whatever steps up from cover. Furthermore mobs hit with a shotgun or a sniper rifle continue to charge, unimpeded by damage they take, not flattering in the slightest. The same forgiveness is not given to players, who when hit with a sniper, shotgun or melee attack are either reduced to 0-10% HP, or staggered unable to recover.

    Dark zone is complete **** after grinding for hours to reach lvl 30 to loot chests, a player would expect some sort of reward however the items from the shop are basic and no upgrade, and the chests that were previously locked behind a lvl wall drop low quality items. Accidentally/purposely shooting a fellow player results in a manhunt which are fun, however the risk/reward is not worth it. Surviving a manhunt will see you rewarded with about 2k dark zone credits, a loss will results in a loss of lvl, dark zone keys and about 100k dark zone credits.

    The game is flawed, unpolished. Boring and repetitive with cheap and uncreative difficulty walls presented in bullet sponge enemies, or one shot mechanics from terminator style mobs who run through hell and a blaze of bullets to walk into your face and shoot you. This game is garbage, do not bother    … Expand
  98. toaplan
    Mar 11, 2016
    3
    Well, it's just generic as possible: post-apocalyptic third-person online cover shooter set in New York City - how can you get more genereric than that? The obvious huge graphical downgrade from the impressive E3 demo is also a downer.
  99. mattberlin
    Mar 12, 2016
    4
    I played the game serveral hours. But i don´t like the gameplay. The city looks very nice but I see the same looking place all over the map. The opponents look very simple. The job my char has to do is allways the same. That is boring.
  100. temaxa
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    It is the best game which I ever played. I waited for her long ago and she has met my expectations. Take everything and you won't regret. 10 of 10.!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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