Tom Clancy's The Division

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  1. ChanPetrelli
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game is a huge real world (New York) massive shooter rpg game. You can play solo or coop thanks to a very well built matchmaking system that allows you to join any friend of yours or request a group for your current mission.

    The size of the world is superb, and also is its details. There are a lot of secundary missions, looting missions to get points to improve your operation's    This game is a huge real world (New York) massive shooter rpg game. You can play solo or coop thanks to a very well built matchmaking system that allows you to join any friend of yours or request a group for your current mission.

    The size of the world is superb, and also is its details. There are a lot of secundary missions, looting missions to get points to improve your operation's base in order for your character to improve his habilities, and so on.

    When it comes to improve your arsenal and equipment, it is either fun and gratefull, because you ussually have to complete missions or defeat enemies to get such things, which helps a lot to improve and be able to face stronger enemies.

    I'm having so much fun!    … Expand
  2. snypoarts
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    Its good...the problem is that it could be better. I love the game to death, but I can also see how people hate it. Do your research to see if this one is right for you. It's a lot of grinding, and the enemies are pretty repetitive. The PVP and match making systems are unbelievably good. I do believe it is made for people with a specific taste though, so be aware.
  3. captainkane
    Mar 22, 2016
    5
    The Division we got was not the advertised product. Once again, Ubisoft screws gamers by butchering a game that was much cooler in development. I agree with critics who call Ubisoft the new EA. The Division looked awesome in E3 trailers, and Ubisoft made a point to show us the huge open world we could explore. Instead, we got about a fourth of that world, and the multiplayer component wasThe Division we got was not the advertised product. Once again, Ubisoft screws gamers by butchering a game that was much cooler in development. I agree with critics who call Ubisoft the new EA. The Division looked awesome in E3 trailers, and Ubisoft made a point to show us the huge open world we could explore. Instead, we got about a fourth of that world, and the multiplayer component was severely hamstrung. The Division is fun occasionally, but its lacking too much content and variety to keep players interested for more than a few months.

    A big component to rpg/mmo’s wannabes is customization and loot. TD fails on both fronts. Despite vehicles, trash, luggage, and military convos scattered everywhere, loot is incredibly rare. Enemies drop the same crap over and over. There are no epic or rare items. Inventory management is a pain because players can hold so little. Chronic loot congestion means players are constantly leaving missions and multiplayer to manage items. There’s a stash box which is accessible to all characters on an account. But the hassle of constantly selling and scrapping isn’t worth it.

    Customization is laughable. There’s no individuality in TD because all characters look the same. Faces are so poorly rendered that guys and gals look identical. Gear is pathetic. Everyone runs around in jeans and parkas. No military armor. No police vests. No agency uniforms. Ubisoft developers dropped the ball here, and it’s mindboggling. COD and Destiny prove how much console players love customization. The lack thereof will alienate players.

    Missions are repetitive. Enemies are repetitive—there are only 5 types I’ve encountered in 25 hours. Objectives are repetitive. Rewards are repetitive. Missions can be fun with friends, and TD gives the illusion that tactics are important. However, TD is only as good as the groups that play it. But the fact that most enemies wear zero armor and can absorb 500 bullets undermines the “realism” Ubisoft is pushing. A hoodie wearing attacker can run thru 300 M60 rounds without so much as flinching and kill a player with a single swing of a bat. No joke. This breaks the immersion. Plus, it frustrates players who expected strategic, realistic play. TD is filled to the brim with bullet sponge bosses and enemies who stand out in the open taking fire from heavily armed squads. It’s silly.

    Exploring isn’t much fun because nothing really happens. Enemies will always respawn at certain spots. So after a few passes on the maps, players will always get the jump on unsuspecting baddies. Unlike the footage we saw in the trailers, nobody uses vehicles. What happened to the Mad Max roamers ploughing the streets in garbage trucks?

    Game performance is bad. Constant flickering and frame rate drops plague TD. Players must always be plugged into a server, even when playing solo. The servers are often unreliable. They don’t cull players either, so multiplayer is generally uneventful.

    Multiplayer should’ve been TD’s best feature, but the “Dark Zone” is actually one of the worst multiplayer experiences out today. Players fight both AI controlled enemies and other players. Gear and abilities earned in the campaign carry over into the DZ and vice versa. In the E3 footage, we were shown multiple Dark Zones throughout New York. Instead, we get just one, and it’s small. Nearly all the problems that plague the campaign rear their ugly heads in the DZ. Plus, the DZ has unique problems that sap the remaining life out of TD.

    Foremost, the DZ is divided into several areas. The harder areas are impossible to survive. Enemies possess ludicrously high health, respawn within a minute or two of dying, and rarely drop loot. My squad cleared out a warehouse and then pushed forward to the next area only to be flanked by the enemies we just defeated. We all died. It’s all the more frustrating because each death cost players money and experience points. In 2 hours, my rank dropped 4 levels and I lost $4,000 playing in Dark Zone Area 2. And that’s with a squad. I dare not venture into Area 3.

    Second, encounters with players are rare. I’ve gone hours without seeing anyone. If someone accidently hits a friendly player and “goes rogue”, others will gang up on the poor soul and take them out. A rogue loses massive amounts of money, experience, and DZ gear when they die. However, killing a rogue player nets very little, except for the gear. The unbalanced rewards encourage players to camp low ranking areas of the dark zone and troll AI enemy spawns for loot.

    Last, there’s no PVP, just PVPVE. Multiplayer is incredibly biased against PVP and exploration.

    The Division has a solid framework which Ubisoft can build on. But TD has too many problems to be fixed before most players set it aside. I truly doubt Ubisoft has the expertise to distill TD into a solid hybrid shooter. I’m pissed that so much was removed by launch. We didn’t get a new franchise, we got Watch Dogs 2: Pedestrian Edition    … Expand
  4. Majestikflow
    Jan 6, 2019
    1
    I just cant enjoy this game. The aiming is very hard. You must shoot the enemy many times. You often die from one bullet while you need to hit them 10 times to kill an enemy? I play just about all shooter games and this one is different in terms of enjoyment. Constantly dying from waves of shooters that need to only hit you once to kill you. Couldn't get into this game.
  5. Kobrakon
    Sep 26, 2020
    2
    this game made me develop a Pavlovian response to brain damage and I find doing fellatio with a cactus more enjoyable
  6. HeeresJ0hnny
    Mar 13, 2016
    8
    I spent the past 5 days patrolling the streets on Ubisoft's beautiful, yet hauntingly depressing, 1:1 scale replication of Manhattan, and after 39 hours, I have completed all missions, all side quests, 90% of encounters, and 2 daily challenge missions. I have spent no time in the dark zone (as I have been saving that for level 30 with a large group of friends; I know all about the darkI spent the past 5 days patrolling the streets on Ubisoft's beautiful, yet hauntingly depressing, 1:1 scale replication of Manhattan, and after 39 hours, I have completed all missions, all side quests, 90% of encounters, and 2 daily challenge missions. I have spent no time in the dark zone (as I have been saving that for level 30 with a large group of friends; I know all about the dark zone, I played a lot of it in the beta, it's just pointless until you hit 30). The content package in the game right now is perfectly good. It's a loot-based shooter akin to Destiny, so you should know what you're getting into. The story is pointless dribble. It's an add-on. Anybody expecting something on the levels of the Wither or Mass Effect 2 is not only going to be disappointed, but you're a moron for wanting something like that in the first place.
    The missions are fun, but they aren't the most varied things in the world. Due to the setting, the developer can't exactly get too creative with boss fights (so pretty much every boss is just a super armored dude that does more damage), but blame the semi-realistic setting for that. The mission designs are quite good and the levels are well designed and fun to play through. The 39 hours I spent in the game were an absolute blast. The gunplay is great, the amount of loot is mind numbing, and thank goodness they included plenty of vendors and weapon/gear crafting. You don't have to play the darkzone at all to get awesome gear. You can buy it yourself at the vendors or craft awesome weapons. Mechanically, the game is solid. I had 1 crash (literally 4 minutes before writing this review), got kicked off the servers only once (on launch day), and the frame rate holds up 99% of the time (there is notable dip when in groups of 4 surrounded by 10 enemies with everyone on fire, which is perfectly understandable). For 40 hours of content, it's absolutely worth $60. The after game is largely daily missions (daily challenge modes are like Destiny Nightfalls but harder, and they grant you guaranteed high-end (yellow/exotic) loot; daily missions also reward you phoenix credits, which you can use to buy high-level gear), the darkzone, and the eventual Incursions (raids). I can say that the game is definitely worth buying right now, and that's coming from someone who hasn't stepped int he darkzone once. I'm not sure how religiously I will play it now that I've beaten every on-disc PVE activity, but $60 for 40 hours of gameplay is a good value in my book. It's not perfect, of course. While I understand that these types of games aren't meant to have great stories (see my point above), I would still have liked more story elements, more cutscenes, more official introductions to main characters, both good and bad. Sometimes the controls are a little weird, but that's only 15% of the time, so I'm picking nits at this point. If you like games like Borderlands, Destiny, or Diablo, then you'll enjoy The Division.    … Expand
  7. Sherlocks
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Firstly the world is classic Ubisoft crafting a amazing experience, with near limitless recreation of New York in detail and scale. Its something Ubisoft does very well and we expect, no other game company does such work in recreating real world locations. Sure we get cities and locations in the style of etc. but none to the level we see here. So firstly well done.

    Secondly we get to    Firstly the world is classic Ubisoft crafting a amazing experience, with near limitless recreation of New York in detail and scale. Its something Ubisoft does very well and we expect, no other game company does such work in recreating real world locations. Sure we get cities and locations in the style of etc. but none to the level we see here. So firstly well done.

    Secondly we get to see an apocalyptic setting with out the need for monsters or zombie and Aliens, humans and the damage we can do to each other, its refreshing to see such a game that explores this and leaves out the mutations etc.

    Thirdly we get a RPG and MMOG, true we have Destiny but that's far out space etc. This is earth this is our time. I really like the setting and the try to make it as realistic and graphic as they could

    Negatives are the always online requirement, repetitive nature but that covers all MMOG's and RPG's.

    Will update if necessary with patches and DLC's    … Expand
  8. Rysingzombie
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    The Division has been a very surprising and fun online RPG! I had the opportunity to play the Alpha, Closed Beta, and Open Beta, and I have really seen some great improvements. The graphics are amazing considering the scope and multiplayer aspects of the game. Love the way upgrades and XP work and the story and gameplay are also pretty awesome! My only negative comments are: One, itThe Division has been a very surprising and fun online RPG! I had the opportunity to play the Alpha, Closed Beta, and Open Beta, and I have really seen some great improvements. The graphics are amazing considering the scope and multiplayer aspects of the game. Love the way upgrades and XP work and the story and gameplay are also pretty awesome! My only negative comments are: One, it can be tough playing single player, and two the character creation is pretty limited with not a lot of choices.… Expand
  9. Riles21o
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    The game looks great, plays well, and it's a TON of fun from what I've experience so far. Couple little things that I think need to get ironed out, but I will say that for a day one launch of this scale I experience very little issues which is rare these days. I spent a good amount of time with the beta so I was familiar with the controls, menu options, loot system, etc. They've madeThe game looks great, plays well, and it's a TON of fun from what I've experience so far. Couple little things that I think need to get ironed out, but I will say that for a day one launch of this scale I experience very little issues which is rare these days. I spent a good amount of time with the beta so I was familiar with the controls, menu options, loot system, etc. They've made some minor tweaks for launch day that I think definitely were appreciated.

    One of the frustrations I had with the game initially was entering and exiting cover. I felt like a lot of times I would pull away from cover which is a sure death wish in this game. I later found a setting where you can lock yourself to cover and need to initiate a button press to move off of it or navigate around a corner (think Gears of War). Found this to be much more useful.

    The few hours I spent playing on day 1 (currently level 8) were spent outside of the DZ doing missions both solo and with a group of 3 friends. Both the solo and group experiences were both fun and challenging. You definitely want to pay attention to the recommended minimum levels for each of the missions (think recommended light from Destiny) as you will get worked otherwise. You also want to plan accordingly with your squad mates as the number of enemies is increased when playing with a full fire team. Think about who should equip assault related perks vs. healing perks, etc. It will definitely make a difference and I found this planning aspect to be one of the more interesting aspect of the game.

    Outside of the game play, the graphics are great. NYC looks beautifully desolate and there are side conversations, echos (memory sequences), and other random events that definitely set the mood for the world you're thrown into.

    One other component that I really appreciate is the requirement to do side missions. I've also been someone who likes to complete all missions, quests, etc when playing through a game (Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, Destiny, etc). In most games these side missions will grant you additional XP or maybe a new weapon, weapon skin, loot, etc. With The Division, your abilities and perks are based on upgrading your Base Of Operations and modifications to these perks and abilities are based on credits gained from these side missions making them much more rewarding.

    Obviously I still have a lot to play / experience with this game, but so far I'm really enjoying the experience and I think anyone giving this game a score less than a 7 or 8 is a absolutely nuts.    … Expand
  10. Andruson
    Mar 13, 2016
    8
    It's about picking each game apart on it's own merit, without bias.

    The Division has been teased for a long time, and it is a truly polarizing experience. I've heard convincing arguments from people who either loved it or hate it, and given the familiar (and controversial) "shared world" format, there seem to be few opinions that fall in the middle. I've even heard the case that this    It's about picking each game apart on it's own merit, without bias.

    The Division has been teased for a long time, and it is a truly polarizing experience. I've heard convincing arguments from people who either loved it or hate it, and given the familiar (and controversial) "shared world" format, there seem to be few opinions that fall in the middle.
    I've even heard the case that this is a "Gears of War / Borderlands / Assassins Creed / Destiny" hybrid... that is a lot to take in. So, the question posed by gamers; what is this game supposed to be, exactly?
    Is this a superior co-op based cover shooter? Is it a ripoff? An innovative PvP experience? A rehash of things we've already seen?

    The truth lies somewhere in the middle; The Division is a unique blend of familiar mechanics, mixed with enough nuances to warrant the attention any fan of Destiny or quality co-op shooters in general. You can't adequately rate a game based off of comparisons, so while nods to similar shooters are there, the comparisons stop now as far as this review is concerned.

    Visually, the game is a feast. While PC goers have their version, this game is also eye candy on consoles. Aside from the gorgeous lighting and impressive texture work, the attention to detail is what makes this game shine. Few games really give you striking imagery at almost every turn. The Division is one of them. There's a unique level of atmosphere here which is hard to ignore, even for hardened players who have seen the apocalypse many times.
    The way the sunrise spills over the streets of an abandoned New York, in the apex of a mass crisis, evokes a genuine moment of pause as you realize the daunting tasks ahead of you; whatever created this staggering level of destruction and emptiness is coming for you. Each street is littered with abandoned cars, body bags, stray dogs, and clues to the city's downfall.

    Character models are a mixed bag. Loving detail was put into the player-controlled "Agents" and their gear/weapons. Not as impressive are the secondary cast of characters. Their animations are usually smooth, but their emotions are wooden.
    Allied and enemy NPCs are, once again, well animated. However, character models aren't really varied. This serves as a game mechanic for the player to distinguish factions, but the fact that all seem to have uniformity is noteworthy.
    A simple but engaging mechanic came in the form of "Echo beacons," virtual traces of life before and during the downfall. Each of these brief interactions tells a story. Sometimes it's just there on your way, sometimes it's simple detective work, but it -always- gives you something to think about.

    Audio is mostly great here, as well. The score delivers dramatic undertones and thrilling orchestral scores for tense encounters. Voice acting is usually delivered well, but some secondary characters aren't believable in their delivery. The cheese is light, but I rolled my eyes once or twice. Everything else, from weapon sounds to enemy dialogue, is what you would expect but well done nonetheless. The minor details in the audio shine through to uplift the overall experience, and while there can be nothing taken away from the majority of the in-game audio, the game does not hinge upon it.

    Gameplay. Simply put, it is fantastic. It's a responsive, tight, and rewarding third person shooter that can be enjoyed alone and with friends, which is huge to me. Games lose points when the player can't have fun flying solo. While you will enjoy the thrill of taking on these missions with others, there is nothing lost in this single player experience. This is the appeal "shared world" games; the option to share is always there, but not mandatory.
    Cover systems aren't a new concept, but I couldn't imagine The Division functioning any other way. When in cover, you can select any other valid surface in range, and hold the cover button to execute a thrilling dash, which can be canceled mid-action for whatever reason.
    The only real problem here, again, is sameness of enemy behavior.

    Surviving in the Dark Zone is a frantic thrill which I won't get into, just try it.

    A huge list of perks, talents, and abilities allow for unlimited tinkering. It truly rewards your builds for anything from close-range brawls to sniper duels. Using the proper abilities is crucial to your team's success, as there are many which reward you and your team for fighting effectively. There is no limit to how often you modify talents or change skill trees. You're limited to 3 core abilities at once, requiring tactical thinking on higher difficulty.

    This game is a triumph. The firefights are pure thrills. The presentation is great. I can't adequately do a full review here, but if anything is going to hold this game back, it could be longevity. Some minor encounters are repeated. But as far as a day one package goes, this is a solid buy.

    The minor gripes add up, but don't kill the game. Don't judge this one by it's cover.
    This is a high 8.    … Expand
  11. Steroy
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    This is a RPG dressed as a shooter and it works very well. The setting is a section Manhattan and the details are outstanding. Everything in the game tells a piece of the story. The Darkzone (pvp) is the highlight. The intense standoff and fights with other players for high end loot never gets old.
  12. pjoroamsterdam
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Awesome game: Graphics are great, shooting gameplay is good, I like the rpg elements and the online co-op works amazing. The combination of Tom Clancy and Ubisoft seem to be the perfect one for me.
  13. PhoenixRiising
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Day 1 play through was fun. The game kept me and my friends interested for 6 hours before we knew the time had passed. The loot is akin to traditional MMORPG style games (AKA world of warcraft) where incremental stats make a huge difference over time. The level of skill customization runs pretty deep. Still developing the story but I was hoping for a little more clarity early on which isDay 1 play through was fun. The game kept me and my friends interested for 6 hours before we knew the time had passed. The loot is akin to traditional MMORPG style games (AKA world of warcraft) where incremental stats make a huge difference over time. The level of skill customization runs pretty deep. Still developing the story but I was hoping for a little more clarity early on which is why i am rating an 9/10 otherwise everything else is fantastic and i would recommend picking up. After my next play through i will probably buy the season pass.… Expand
  14. DarkWolf1991
    Mar 28, 2016
    7
    A decent game with good solid shooting/cover-based system with great co-op play, awesome PVP elements in the Dark Zone and decent looking graphics but the weak story, very basic character creation, forgettable characters and the tedious grinding for better gear weakens the overall game score from me.

    Get the game if you're wanting to play with friends, If you're wanting to play on your    A decent game with good solid shooting/cover-based system with great co-op play, awesome PVP elements in the Dark Zone and decent looking graphics but the weak story, very basic character creation, forgettable characters and the tedious grinding for better gear weakens the overall game score from me.

    Get the game if you're wanting to play with friends, If you're wanting to play on your own. I'd avoid it all cost.    … Expand
  15. sdeleon80
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    Great game that I hope will only get better with patches and DLC. Graphics and sound all great but the fun is getting in teams and completing missions or just getting into gun fights. As former military its actually funny how you can use flanking and supressing your enemy to gain an advantage. Is it super realistic? No. Are there some elements that need refining? Yes. But this is a gameGreat game that I hope will only get better with patches and DLC. Graphics and sound all great but the fun is getting in teams and completing missions or just getting into gun fights. As former military its actually funny how you can use flanking and supressing your enemy to gain an advantage. Is it super realistic? No. Are there some elements that need refining? Yes. But this is a game with plenty of content and fun.… Expand
  16. WhatShame
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I took a risk with The Division. I absolutely love Ubisoft but recently they've let me down for multiple reasons. Also, I knew nothing about this game, I saw a few bits about it but I just thought, I'll wait for the review. I then watched a twitch stream and thought I'll risk it. I went out early morning on release day to purchase it and I am absolutely glad that I did. That's all I will say.
  17. rebuilt11
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    This game is fun. Plain and simple. It is what destiny and watchdogs should have been. The loot system gives you a reason to grind. the world is immersive. graphics are beautiful. gameplay is solid. servers have settled down after the first 10 hours or so; my connection has been great for most of the time. I was very suprised by this game. I did not expect it to be any good. Ubisoft, earlyThis game is fun. Plain and simple. It is what destiny and watchdogs should have been. The loot system gives you a reason to grind. the world is immersive. graphics are beautiful. gameplay is solid. servers have settled down after the first 10 hours or so; my connection has been great for most of the time. I was very suprised by this game. I did not expect it to be any good. Ubisoft, early spring release. this is the surprise of the year so far. Matchmaking is smooth and helps the player meet new people to team up with and make new friends or just play missions or free roam. People who are complaining about this game are simply complaining cause they enjoy it. In my opinion this is the first real next gen game. this feels fresh, new and like a step forward. It is important to know that this game is incredibly difficult. If you think this is gonna be like cod or destiny and you are gonna pown the npc's you are very wrong. This is what a game should be hard not a cod cakewalk. This game takes time patience and strategy. The only thing i cannot speak to is endgame content. though it seems like they have interesting projects planed. that will at least keep me busier than destiny did. the only thing that disappointed me so far was the character creation. There is a decent degree of customization but it certainly leaves something to be desired. overall, if you want a challenging fresh addictive fun creative game to play solo or with a team you have to pick this up.… Expand
  18. grumpyimp23
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I played a total of about 14 hours over the first two days, both alone and with friends. It is an amazingly fun experience that combines what's fun about tactical shooters and RPGs into one game. Between main missions, side missions, encounters, and then the dark zone, there is a ton of stuff to do. I think one thing to consider is that this game is less revolutionary than evolutionary.I played a total of about 14 hours over the first two days, both alone and with friends. It is an amazingly fun experience that combines what's fun about tactical shooters and RPGs into one game. Between main missions, side missions, encounters, and then the dark zone, there is a ton of stuff to do. I think one thing to consider is that this game is less revolutionary than evolutionary. The third person shooter mechanics are pretty standard, and the loot and upgrade systems are familiar to RPG players. It's the combination of all of this that makes it so interesting and fun. It's like a co-op version of Mass Effect 2 in a Tom Clancy apocalypse, which is pretty high praise in my opinion. Hell, Garrus is the voice of your computer as you wander around! Get some friends together and go shoot some bad guys. It's well worth the price.… Expand
  19. Hulsee47
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Awesome game, really enjoying it so far, already finished the main game level 30 so its getting a tab boring but i am still hooked on it everyday hahahaha!
  20. Tibbs11
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Don't be plagued by the low reviews for unhappy people for no reason. Normally I would give the game a 9 but with the ridicules low scores for no reason. The game after about 15 hours is great.
  21. Gamesongameson
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    This game hits most of its marks on the head. It occasionally feels stale, especially when playing solo. However once the innovative drop-in-drop-out community element is woven in then the gameplay motivates itself much more effectively. The game is also rather striking from a design standpoint. If they keep building on what they've created they could have an absolute classic on their hands.
  22. Viaumeister
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    I didn't think there would be anything that could pull me away from Destiny. Black Ops 3 didn't. Star Wars Battlefront didn't. Halo 5 didn't. I have put about 5-6 hours in and The Division may have just accomplished it. Granted, there is nothing going on in Destiny right now, but I have really enjoyed this game. It has the feel that the Rainbow 6: Vegas games had. You can't just runI didn't think there would be anything that could pull me away from Destiny. Black Ops 3 didn't. Star Wars Battlefront didn't. Halo 5 didn't. I have put about 5-6 hours in and The Division may have just accomplished it. Granted, there is nothing going on in Destiny right now, but I have really enjoyed this game. It has the feel that the Rainbow 6: Vegas games had. You can't just run headstrong into a firefight. You need strategy. You need to know how to get out of harm's way. And you need a team. It's intense and relentless at times. I have yet to venture into the Dark Zone, but I will eventually. The controls take a little getting used to, but overall this is a damn fine game.… Expand
  23. mrbigtime
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    First of all i strongly advise you to stop playing games to MILK them and reach to top level. U wont have FUN. Actually u wont have with anything. Consuming Products FASt will bring unhappiness easily. Ok this game is great in terms of quality, structure, visuals and style. Coop is integrated good. u can go SOLO easily too. No mistake here. Just play this game like u r watching a movie orFirst of all i strongly advise you to stop playing games to MILK them and reach to top level. U wont have FUN. Actually u wont have with anything. Consuming Products FASt will bring unhappiness easily. Ok this game is great in terms of quality, structure, visuals and style. Coop is integrated good. u can go SOLO easily too. No mistake here. Just play this game like u r watching a movie or reading a novel. Playing it like WoW will give u just fast dissatisfaction. Story is there, not top story but its FINE. just walk around and see the City ruined by chaos. read any kind of sources. Echos etc. all gives u small but important story parts.

    I repeat; if u play the game to level up fast, it may not give u the Feeling of " you get what u paid for".

    i got what i paid for . A game i spend my time to enjoy for a time. I play with friends, with random people. matchmaking works perfect without a break. Other games should have take notes please.

    Again u can SOLO easily. iam not doing COOP all the time. as i enjoy walk around and seek for any kind of secret material (that includes loots), so walking around and checking every corner takes time. well, i enjoy it, u may not.

    Game can be repetitive as "repeating missions" is here all the time. Just wish They made character models abit different. just not clothes but styles. Enemy AI is predictable but which game doesn't have that kind of feeling anyway?

    The PVP works so good. The Dark Zone gives u the tension. A small advice. all of a sudden if u kicked from a group,in dark zone, wait for betrayal just RUN if u can all die while u try.

    Ok agent, take ur time to enjoy this product. if u love to level up max fast, this game is a 4-5-6 / 10 to u.    … Expand
  24. Ras-Al-Ghul
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    This game is one of the best Ubisoft titles in a long time. it is a great game and worth every penny. I am glad that i got this game. i was starting to think Ubisoft was going down hill but i was wrong
  25. LasseVK
    May 4, 2016
    0
    The Division is more and more becoming a tech-demo for the Snowdrop engine, basically "Look how great a game you can create with our engine!".

    Unfortunately, The Division is nothing like a great game. Massive and Ubisoft seems to have no clue as to how to create a good multiplayer game. They may flounder when it comes to singleplayer experiences, like with Assassins Creed, but The    The Division is more and more becoming a tech-demo for the Snowdrop engine, basically "Look how great a game you can create with our engine!".

    Unfortunately, The Division is nothing like a great game.

    Massive and Ubisoft seems to have no clue as to how to create a good multiplayer game. They may flounder when it comes to singleplayer experiences, like with Assassins Creed, but The Division is in a whole league of its own.

    There are a couple of main areas where the game not only falls short but utterly fails completely:

    * Balancing
    * Lag
    * Being ready to be released as a "final game"
    * Lasting gameplay value

    The balancing is utterly rubbish. The game has a cap on "damage mitigation" but no cap on "damage output". Let me give an example. Your player can wear different types of armor to reduce the damage you get from an enemy. If the enemy is capable of doing 1000 damage per shot (as a simple example), and you have 50% damage mitigation, your player will get 500 damage from that shot. Damage mitigation is capped at 65%, meaning that out of that 1000 the enemy outputs, your character will incur a health reduction of 650.

    On the other hand, they have not capped damage output. If you have a character capable of outputting 300K damage per second, a player with a 65% damage mitigation will need 195K health to survive one second. It is not unheard of meeting players in PvP with 300+K damage output. This means that from the point where they decide to start firing upon you you would have less than 1 second to react in order to survive.

    So that's somewhat bad.

    But what really makes this bad is the fact that the game has really bad lag, there are numerous Youtube videos about this. This means that the amount of time you have to react when someone decide to start shooting at you is less than one second, more like 1 second minus that lag.

    Quite often when you meet players in PvP and they decide to shoot at you you're dead before you can even know what hit you.

    This isn't a recipe for good PvP. This is basically a recipe for griefing.

    The game was also quite a long way away from being ready to be released when it was released. There has been so many bugs, glitches, exploits, and problems that this game goes down in history as the worst game launch ever. Launch a new update which gives players a chance to earn "the best loot in the game, once a week" and players have *all* the best loot available in the game a few hours later because they've exploited various glitches to complete the "hardest part of the game" multiple times. Forget "once a week", this was reduced to "once or twice an hour".

    Remember those 300K players in pvp? Who do you think you're up against if you enter PvP? The players who glitched and got all the best gear in the game the first night.

    All of this hinges on the fact that the game has lasting replay value. A good such game will have you wanting to go home from work, every day, and log on. The Division managed to make that a chore. Log on every day and do your daily missions to earn the currency used to buy "the best gear in the game" and the log off because the only other way to get good gear is through PvP where you're getting slaughtered unless you glitched.

    And let's not forget the facts that:

    * They managed to botch the daily missions, not only do they repeat 3-4 days in a row without change because some "programmer" at Massive used copy-and-paste to fill out the tables but they have disappeared from the game twice now, no dailys because the programmes didn't copy-and-paste enough.
    * The source of *all* the glitches in the game, a specific skill, is still not removed pending final fixes, meaning that you can still glitch in large parts of the game with this skill.
    * The "hardest content in the game", the new Incursion, which apparently gave the team at Massive a major problem getting through, and was then made even harder, was beat and then glitched through in less than an hour after launch. At some point Massive is going to realize that "the smartest people are not working at the same place you are" is quite true indeed.
    * The Incursion, which apparently was hyped with "new mechanichs", is basically a 15-wave horde mode where you battle 15 waves of enemies and have to deal with 4 mobs carrying explosives by picking up the explosive and placing it on a tank. If you've played *any* sort of MMORPG the last, oh, say, 15 years, you know that "boss mechanics" is ... not the same. Not the same at all.

    This game had potential, it had promise, it looks gorgeous, and it went from superhyped and hot to irrelevant in less than a month.

    There are numerous good games coming out this year, some quite soon too. Do your wallet a favour and stay away from The Division.

    Unless, of course, you like playing buggy unfinished glitchy games where PvP balance is like the joke where someone suddenly throws a cream pie in your face. Then of course The Division is entirely your game.    … Expand
  26. Killacash456
    Apr 21, 2016
    1
    This game is a total disappointment from what was shown at E3 just hands down a broken game very repetitive and bullet sponge enemy's hot fixes make the game worst seems like the developers made this game for giggles so many times you find yourself under the game world wondering if you lost your loot. Unbearable boss fights with no logical check points only good and positive point in thisThis game is a total disappointment from what was shown at E3 just hands down a broken game very repetitive and bullet sponge enemy's hot fixes make the game worst seems like the developers made this game for giggles so many times you find yourself under the game world wondering if you lost your loot. Unbearable boss fights with no logical check points only good and positive point in this game is the fact of building your character even tht is broke you have no way of getting good loot because bosses drop low tier loot DONT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO DRIVE YOUR SELF CRAZY… Expand
  27. throwaway15
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game is a cover-based shooter MMO with an amazing story. What I love most about this game is that they took all of Bungie's mistakes with Destiny, and learned from them.

    In this game you actually feel like you're making a difference. You get to build your own base and discover a story THAT EXISTS IN THE GAME - what a concept! The story isn't hidden on a bunch of cards, that you can    This game is a cover-based shooter MMO with an amazing story. What I love most about this game is that they took all of Bungie's mistakes with Destiny, and learned from them.

    In this game you actually feel like you're making a difference. You get to build your own base and discover a story THAT EXISTS IN THE GAME - what a concept! The story isn't hidden on a bunch of cards, that you can only access outside of the game, like Destiny.

    The Division didn't re-write the story less than a year before launch, or sell original, cut content to customers, and call it DLC, unlike Destiny.

    The Division doesn't have microtransactions, period. Unlike Destiny.

    The Division has built in matchmaking, and doesn't rely on 3rd party websites just to find a group, unlike Destiny.

    This game is a breath of fresh air and everything Destiny isn't. In short, it's good.    … Expand
  28. SchroederRock
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    The Division doesn't try to be another Destiny, it defines itself in the details and offers a much larger and certainly more interesting world than its obvious contender. No question about it - The Division is much more of an RPG than Destiny will probably ever be without radical overhauls to that game. With so much to do from day one, it will take most players weeks or months to max outThe Division doesn't try to be another Destiny, it defines itself in the details and offers a much larger and certainly more interesting world than its obvious contender. No question about it - The Division is much more of an RPG than Destiny will probably ever be without radical overhauls to that game. With so much to do from day one, it will take most players weeks or months to max out their characters and, even if they do max out quickly, there's the very competitive Dark Zone where you and your friends can try to fight for more impressive gear. While players might find the story a bit distant for the first several hours of gameplay, knocking out main story missions and engaging in bits of filler story scattered throughout Manhattan will quickly begin to paint a picture. Of course, players that stray a bit might find themselves trying to remember why they're out doing some seemingly-random tasks. The biggest opportunities for improvement lie in The Division's cover system, which usually functions well but has a few quirky glitches now and then that might frustrate you in a moment of combat. Where Destiny wants you to replay every single mission over and over to push forward as a player, The Division is built to be progressed through a story that isn't told through heavy repetitive missions. In fact, you'll never be encouraged to replay a mission unless you found it fun or need to recap what's going on with the story in that specific mission. Otherwise there are always new missions to play through until the very end (level 30 at launch). Graphics are solid, albeit not quite as impressive as they were three years ago when the game launched. This is unfortunate since the Snowdrop engine being used by Ubisoft is very powerful. Though we don't get the greatest visual experience on Xbox One, the visuals are still strong - especially when you consider this is a massive world. Even things like heavy snowfall and fog can play a vital role in visibility in some cases. Perhaps the most encouraging news is that Ubisoft isn't pressing for your hard-earned cash right away. The first few minor DLC packs will be free, with a pair of major DLC expansions that will really stretch the game - all within The Division's first year. Where Destiny is a bumbling mess when it comes to the long-game, The Division is much more strategic and engaging right from the get-go. If you can appreciate the third-person shooter viewpoint and dig open worlds that encourage social engagement then The Division is worth a try.… Expand
  29. niptuc
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    A really beautiful game, superior controls, extremely detailed graphics made with passion, you can see this. A 9 because it has to deliver endgame. to all the 0 here, you are truely sponsored by Destiny or some kind of anti-press, pls go away.
  30. xGH0STSNAKEx
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    The game lives on what it was supposed to deliver, Fun coop easy matchmaking, And in my opinion Ubisoft delivered on the graphic aspect, and gameplay. No complaints at all so far.
  31. Goalzzz
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    For people saying that you can level it max up to 30 in 15 hours is wrong, I suspect only developer did it. I played about 6-7 hours and I am halfway in level six. This game is good but my only concern and it's disappointment on the game is the map is to small. The content is enough but I hope Next year Division will offer the area shown in e3 2014 and e3 2015. Like Uptown Manhattan,For people saying that you can level it max up to 30 in 15 hours is wrong, I suspect only developer did it. I played about 6-7 hours and I am halfway in level six. This game is good but my only concern and it's disappointment on the game is the map is to small. The content is enough but I hope Next year Division will offer the area shown in e3 2014 and e3 2015. Like Uptown Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx. So far the story is good and the gameplay is good. The AI is Smarter than Destiny AI which is the most important part. It's best played with a team when venturing in Dark Zone. Played Beta and the Official game, enemies AI attacks on both sides if you do not dodge and cover when going up against multiple enemies so best be patient.… Expand
  32. Fanofthecorn
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love all this hate for this "loot based" game. It is an RPG. It is not a game like Borderlands. I repeat it is an fairly deep RPG with shooter components. Great game. Can't wait to get home from work to play. Got to lvl 7 last night and I had to take Tylenol PM so I would go to bed.
  33. ShellBlack
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    The game I really liked, took many hours of game and it will be noted that it has improved a lot compared to the beta. I hope to keep the live play with great content. I like the graphics, the shooting and the gameplay.
  34. GaseousSnake420
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    I've been a fan of Tom Clancy's games since back in the day so when I heard about them making an MMO style game set in a post apocalyptic type of world I was excited... So this morning when Target opened I was there buying my copy. Here's the deal. Don't compare this game to Destiny, are they similar? Yes, on a somewhat shallow level, but whereas Destiny takes a MUCH more fantasy sci-fiI've been a fan of Tom Clancy's games since back in the day so when I heard about them making an MMO style game set in a post apocalyptic type of world I was excited... So this morning when Target opened I was there buying my copy. Here's the deal. Don't compare this game to Destiny, are they similar? Yes, on a somewhat shallow level, but whereas Destiny takes a MUCH more fantasy sci-fi approach to the open world mmo(ish)rpg, The Division is Tom Clancy fare all the way, save for the fact that since it's an rpg you won't be one-shotting enemies faces until you get a decent weapon worthy of such prowess, whereas say, Rainbow Six or Ghost Recon was just about true to life in terms of how the fire fights went. I like to think that The Division tells the story of what would happen if Sam Fisher failed one of his missions.

    Anyway, on to the game. The Division is a machine in terms of mechanics. For the sort of game this is I hadn't expected quite as robust an RPG system as I got, which is awesome. The RPG elements of this game makes Fallout 4 look like Halo, seriously. There are abilities, there are talents and there are perks, seperate tiers and trees. And numbers everywhere! So keep that in mind, this is an RPG as much as it is a shooter. Which makes me very happy personally. As far as how it looks, well, it looks beautiful to be honest. The graphics and detail are nothing short of crispy. The matchmaking is easy to learn and work with and the game doesn't usually force you to be on a team in order to beat a mission either. I've been going solo-stealth for the most part with a silenced sniper rifle and a silenced AK and if you play smart(useful player tip, you can move from cover to cover in the same way you do in Gears of War, do that and you'll be doing yourself a big favor, don't expose yourself unnecessarily).

    From a technical standpoint I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the overall lack of bugs, glitches and crashes I've experienced on day one of a game like this. It crashed once but when I started the game back up, expecting to have lost my mission progress, to my surprise the game picked up RIGHT where I was when it crashed, no farm no howl, all's well that ends well. I haven't done anything in the dark zone yet and I didn't get the beta so I can't comment on that but suffice it to say that if you've generally been a fan of the Tom Clancy video games, be it Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon or Splinter Cell, if you liked Mass Effect and wished to God they hadn't screwed up Alpha Protocol like they did then you're surely gonna like The Division.

    I'm officially addicted personally, and to kill that honestly senseless question, no, The Division hasn't killed Destiny any more than Destiny killed Borderlands, I'll still be playing Destiny(and Borderlands) too, totally different games, both awesome. Worth my sixty bucks(and I'm on disability so I don't get a lot of money, so that's sayin something), worth saving the money to buy it asap(like I said, I'd been waiting for this), it was worth buying it on day one to me. I'm happy and I think you will be too. They earned the 9 I gave it. New York needs shaving, get at it!    … Expand
  35. Rockch4lk
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    I don't know how people can come rate a game a zero before even making it to max level and playing endgame content. No game deserves a zero unless it is unplayable.

    Anyway, so far this game is great! Plenty of activities to do while leveling up, tons of engaging story missions, and a great loot system. If you like RPGs, and you like 3rd person shooters, you will love this game.
  36. alexmann
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Let's call this what it is- Ubisoft trying to cash in on the massive "Destiny" market. Can you blame them?
    - The Dark Zone is the best PvP setting /idea I have ever seen. It builds tension and adds freedom. It is balanced and AWESOME
    - Where as Destiny tried so hard to be an MMO-RPG-FPS-PvP game the Division commits more so to the RPG aspects of the game. The skill tree is deep and    Let's call this what it is- Ubisoft trying to cash in on the massive "Destiny" market. Can you blame them?
    - The Dark Zone is the best PvP setting /idea I have ever seen. It builds tension and adds freedom. It is balanced and AWESOME
    - Where as Destiny tried so hard to be an MMO-RPG-FPS-PvP game the Division commits more so to the RPG aspects of the game. The skill tree is deep and offers the typical healer, DPS, and tank abilities. However, they are interchangeable. A mid level character can be as maxed out as possible in all 3 categories and switch between them at will. It works well
    - The RNG is generous (like Borderlands) and the arsenal is vast

    It is worth it everyone. It is a fun time- and really, that is all that matters right?    … Expand
  37. LeoVillaZ
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Até onde pude jogar estou gostando muito do jogo! Sair correndo para atingir o lvl máximo estraga toda a experiência que se pode ter nesse jogo!! E pelo visto tem muitos jogadores que estão fazendo isso e criticando o jogo!! O jogo me agradou muito... apesar de alguns problemas mas nada que me faça dar uma nota baixa para ele!! Leva o 9!
  38. yvanjean
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Divisions is a good single players experience with an amazing Coop mode. The loot is rewarding and RPG elements well implemented. With matchmaking you never really have to go alone in the streets of New York ... welcome addition that still missing from Destiny. The game might get repetitive and you'll eventually grow tired of it, but not before putting at least 50-100 hours especially ifDivisions is a good single players experience with an amazing Coop mode. The loot is rewarding and RPG elements well implemented. With matchmaking you never really have to go alone in the streets of New York ... welcome addition that still missing from Destiny. The game might get repetitive and you'll eventually grow tired of it, but not before putting at least 50-100 hours especially if bring friends along for the ride.… Expand
  39. Dunbarthe
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Got to say, this game has been entertaining. I honestly got this on a whim, hoping it would fill the destiny itch that was left by the great gameplay but skeleton of content, unless you like lag filled PVP because of design choices, but that's a different discussion. My whim was not wrong, and 20 hours in I am beyond entertained. I did not experience any bugs besides some hilarious AIGot to say, this game has been entertaining. I honestly got this on a whim, hoping it would fill the destiny itch that was left by the great gameplay but skeleton of content, unless you like lag filled PVP because of design choices, but that's a different discussion. My whim was not wrong, and 20 hours in I am beyond entertained. I did not experience any bugs besides some hilarious AI pathing thus far that I've recorded, but this is nothing game breaking. I have also not had any network errors beyond the time they said the servers would be down for maintenance, but this may be in part I also have my Xbox One set on the dmz on my network, because of issues with the aforementioned destiny game. I Did run into the "manhattan area not available" message that nother reviewer mentioned, but it wasn't so much an issue with the game or ubisoft, it was a side ffect of playing a game that wasn't fully downloaded... 25mbps and it was ready in a few hours, it IS a big game, so if you have slow internet, do us all a favor and instead of complaining about how long it takes to download a game this big....go buy the game on disk to save us all the ear/eyeache :)… Expand
  40. Cruddi
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Ignore the negitive reviews, they are just upset because they can't play the devision. I've only played about 6 hours and i've really really enjoyed it, the shooting has got a nice solid feeling, constant loot being thrown at you plenty of lore items (if you like your lore I recommend the K9 unit from the security wing). speak of lore items some of what I have found has given me some niceIgnore the negitive reviews, they are just upset because they can't play the devision. I've only played about 6 hours and i've really really enjoyed it, the shooting has got a nice solid feeling, constant loot being thrown at you plenty of lore items (if you like your lore I recommend the K9 unit from the security wing). speak of lore items some of what I have found has given me some nice filler. I've saw a few people saying they don't understand the stats system, it's not overly complicated just uses slightly different lingo but is the same as most RPGs, most MMO/RPG players will get to grips quicker with this than tatical shooters will.

    Over all i feel like i'm going to enjoy this game for a good while, at the moment I am really enjoying it but I can't comment on end game because i've got quite abit too do before that, the only thing i'm not liking is the grenade controls rather than a quick button press you have to equip the grenade then throw it so you have to be tactical about the use of grenades.    … Expand
  41. TEHEYEN
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This is a Great RPG..... I'm addicted................... Yes every rpg has a grind Cod players. This is not a FPS...... the game has been very good for a mmo rpg.... Lot of the haters on here have never played a rpg....Play it for yourself... Its worth the money...
  42. 99011210
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Best game of 2016 so far, have been playing with friends non-stop and its been just a blast. Its full of laughing moments and some intense stressful ones. If you have friends definitely get this game because its a game that makes good memories and heart felt endings when you defeat a hard boss together.
  43. LeeWilky
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Does everything right and does everything well! The amount of content on offer even in vanilla form blows pretty much every other AAA recent release out of the water! The grind for the best gear will keep you here for many, many more hours and the upcoming paid and free expansions will ensure longevity. You will get your money's worth and then some! Best game I have played in a very long time!
  44. Beamzor
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    This is what I wanted from Destiny. The game actually FEELS like an RPG. I feel like my character is progressing by getting new abilities and talents etc. There is definitively small gripes with the repetition. But everything is solved when I get into a group and have so much fun that all of the small annoyances can be ignored. I do hope boss variation starts to come into play. I wont holdThis is what I wanted from Destiny. The game actually FEELS like an RPG. I feel like my character is progressing by getting new abilities and talents etc. There is definitively small gripes with the repetition. But everything is solved when I get into a group and have so much fun that all of the small annoyances can be ignored. I do hope boss variation starts to come into play. I wont hold my breath though.

    All in all, amazing game.    … Expand
  45. SolYam
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    My opinion of The Division is nothing short of "Bravo!". This review is heavily biased to how many awesome notes the game gets, but I do have a few gripes that'll be posted at the bottom. There's four sections: Graphics, Gameplay, Story, PVP. Enjoy!

    GRAPHICS are great (go youtube/twitch for your viewing pleasure). The environment is desolate, but not hopeless nor empty - plenty of    My opinion of The Division is nothing short of "Bravo!". This review is heavily biased to how many awesome notes the game gets, but I do have a few gripes that'll be posted at the bottom. There's four sections: Graphics, Gameplay, Story, PVP. Enjoy!

    GRAPHICS are great (go youtube/twitch for your viewing pleasure). The environment is desolate, but not hopeless nor empty - plenty of birds, rats, dogs and bystanders running amok to add to the immersion factor.

    The summon map is nice, but it's like any other map that you'd have to unfold and read, which takes you out of immersion. Other HUD accessories are nice to have, but turning it all of is a great way to admire the scenery (or go hardcore RPing) . Seriously, is the Xbox one, the great game engine/console hardware present you with a wonderfully rendered crisis situation that's nice to look at.

    GAMEPLAY is a complex issue, but sufficed to say it's well-balanced. Game/reality expectations are met with respect to weapon-handling and character movement - I never feel like the models to slow or unrealistically fast. The game's tempo for combat is very well-paced, it's hectic but not frenetic (IE: not like COD PVP); so, tactical choices of falling back and pushing forward become veritable choices of fate. The control scheme is simplified (IE: A is for cover + double tapping makes you roll; while B moves you vertically when interacting with objects), but the main staples (IE: LT=aim, RT=shoot) are present.

    AI tactics/difficulty are a big issue for some, but really it's pretty exemplary; should be a standard for all enemy AI. They respond differently according to whatever faction they're with - looters and hoodlums are brash or cowardly versus ex-military that are more tactical and will continue to drive you back (depending on their number or your own sit-rep).

    The problem people have with the AI simmers down to assessing mission difficulty, which lies with the player and not the game itself - I'll save you the trouble: Each mission becomes progressively harder - IE: a level 5 regular mission is cheesecake compared to level 8 regular mission so maybe DON'T dial the difficulty up. Levels do have a great effect with respect to damage mitigation and damage bonus so a level 15 NPC will wipe the floor with you if you're below level 13. Also, enemies get armour bonuses on higher difficulties so that'll be an added challenge as well.

    The STORY is compelling enough to convince you to invest your time and efforts into this virtual crisis. Characters are well-acted and voiced, while audio is pleasing (IE: rats skitter, dogs bark, people cry and bicker, winds howl and bullets whizz, whine and go bang). Albeit, the story arc is wide open so you could technically advance past a plot point without even knowing - reviewing ECHOs, evidence and other recordings will help you understand WTF actually happened. Seriously, after the title screen, you make your character, do a few side missions and then BOOM... welcome to hell.

    PVP. In this game, it is like a Heavyweight championship bout. Two teams meet and one team goes home crying. PVP takes place in the darkzone, which is a lawless, contaminated urban jungle, filled with alleyways, subway tunnels, scaffolding and tons of varying sized automobiles.

    Albeit, the Darkzone (DZ) is only "lawless", meaning that anything goes - depends on the people you meet in the DZ (IE: neutrals or rogues). By far, your biggest problem would be the other Division Agents (DA); however, the NPC's are armoured and difficult too so keep your guard up.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: You can change DZ's by exiting to the "vanilla" city and then re-entering the Darkzone through an entry point or checkpoint; thereby ridding you of pesky trolls...temporarily.

    Did you notice how I classified the other DA's? That's because you shouldn't trust ANYONE in the DZ (only your friends or trusted gaming buddies). Neutrals are exactly as named, but Rogues are rough customers - basically land Pirates that'll rob, pillage and plunder others for loot, infamy (DZ Rank - obtained by killing anything in the DZ) and money (same principle as DZ Rank).

    Sufficed to say, traversing the Darkzone with friends is highly advised - lone wolfs are the first to be targeted. As for actual PVP fighting - it's very enjoyable. Lag has not been a big issue and PVP combat is smooth; it promotes squad based combat so you'll get more out of this with friends or squadmates.

    GRIPES/Complaints/Problems

    - Some weapons have delay (IE: shotguns) when readying (swapping to said weapon) and when aiming down the sight.

    - Loot in randomized so you may have to wait a bit to find the weapon you want - armour isn't an issue as you can re-roll stats. Take comfort though, this isn't as bad as the RGN in Destiny.

    - Most objects are non-movable/indestructible. I was stuck between a desk and two office chairs. Another time, a chest-high u-shaped hill of garbage trapped me while i was chased by rogues    … Expand
  46. aimeemorel
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Played this game after work on launch day and had no issues outside of the occasional death. Connectivity issues were nonexistent, graphics are great and the game play is engaging thus far. I played for about 4 hours to get the lay of the land look forward to playing much more. I really do love the UI in the game and the multiplayer component.
  47. Slevin310
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.
    As you uncover more of the story you start fighting against tougher enemies and the objectives    (I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10)
    After a full 2 day live stream I've gotten pretty far in the game. At first I agreed with the comments about this game being repetitive and would have given it a 5 out of 10 but this is definitely one of those games where it gets better much later into the game.

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

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

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

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

    Ubisoft's reputation for repetition will only get worse thanks to this game. It sucks cause their games are visually impressive and they're well designed too. I just wish they would put a little more creativity into the objectives.    … Expand
  48. L3viticus
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Is this game a 10 out of 10? No, it's not. There are some issues, most notably a lack of content. Let's be honest here, though, practically every online game with rpg elements have little content at launch. There are other issues, too, but as far as I'm concerned the game is a solid 8. It's fun, isnt that the point of video games? All these 0 out if 10 scores are simply ridiculous andIs this game a 10 out of 10? No, it's not. There are some issues, most notably a lack of content. Let's be honest here, though, practically every online game with rpg elements have little content at launch. There are other issues, too, but as far as I'm concerned the game is a solid 8. It's fun, isnt that the point of video games? All these 0 out if 10 scores are simply ridiculous and reek of immaturity, which is the reason I'm going to give the game a 10.… Expand
  49. HonestBill
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This is a great game! I am not a huge fan of Ubisoft but they really pulled this off well. As far as cover based shoots this feels very tight and well thought out... AND a great RPG!
  50. Atrocity187
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely AMAZING. I'm an old school gamer and definitely appreciate a game like this when it comes along. Anyone that gives this game below an 8 are the same people that complain about every game they've ever played. A lot of the reviews have nothing to do with the game. It's sad to see this game get trashed by a bunch cry babies. I bought the Gold edition and have notThis game is absolutely AMAZING. I'm an old school gamer and definitely appreciate a game like this when it comes along. Anyone that gives this game below an 8 are the same people that complain about every game they've ever played. A lot of the reviews have nothing to do with the game. It's sad to see this game get trashed by a bunch cry babies. I bought the Gold edition and have not regretted it for a second. Oh and no I'm not a fan boy either I just know a damn good game when I play one. I've been gaming for 20+ years. To the developers of this game. Great Job on all your hard work and thank you for this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  51. Dreizehn
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This game is an addictive drug. Be aware before buying it! The gameplay is classic but effective: it works. The loot system is so addictive that you won't be able to stop playing it. The missions are interesting, different, and the best part is playing them in hard mode, in COOP. Playing with friends is an awesome experience, funny and interesting. A must have an a great game for 60$
  52. x0v3rKiLx
    Aug 28, 2016
    0
    If you're looking for a good mindless bullet-sponge/mob-killing simulator, you've found your holy grail.

    if you're looking for a game with substance, enjoyable solo content, and just basic *server stability*, then turn back and run as fast as you can.
  53. EdgyWalrusaur
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    After having spent a while reading the negative reviews I feel compelled to set the record straight on TC: The Division. The game itself has a very solid base, and contrary to the negative reviews (people who seem to have played for all of an hour) the game is absolutely LOADED with content and story. The story is average so dont expect a Mass Effect 2 or anything, but it is there and itsAfter having spent a while reading the negative reviews I feel compelled to set the record straight on TC: The Division. The game itself has a very solid base, and contrary to the negative reviews (people who seem to have played for all of an hour) the game is absolutely LOADED with content and story. The story is average so dont expect a Mass Effect 2 or anything, but it is there and its easy to follow. The game itself (an MMORPG Shooter) is simple to pickup and understand, the game has very user friendly systems. The loot system itself is a fun one, as you will constantly find gear better than your current kit to upgrade with, which gives players a reason to keep grinding.… Expand
  54. unlistedemail24
    Sep 9, 2017
    0
    An unplayable mess. Sloppy, unresponsive controls and wildly unbalanced shooting. It takes 30+ shots to kill an enemy at point blank range but they get you with a single shot from half a world away. You never even get to see the pixel that the shot came from. Hugely long checkpoints mean interminable repeats of the same scene, over and over and over again. There is no story and the gameAn unplayable mess. Sloppy, unresponsive controls and wildly unbalanced shooting. It takes 30+ shots to kill an enemy at point blank range but they get you with a single shot from half a world away. You never even get to see the pixel that the shot came from. Hugely long checkpoints mean interminable repeats of the same scene, over and over and over again. There is no story and the game play is hordes of unkillable enemies, an even more immortal boss, die lots of times. Then do it all again on the next scene, and the next and the next...

    Games are supposed to be fun and this game just isn't and it ended up in my garbage pretty quickly.    … Expand
  55. Kmo
    Apr 1, 2016
    7
    Once I finished the story I really started to get bored, but, overall, it's an OK game. There just wasn't enough of a reward for picking up the storyline items like phone recordings and evidence. That made that part of it feel too redundant and a waste of time. The special armor and weapons mods are too few and far and the ability to make items feels underdeveloped and of little to noOnce I finished the story I really started to get bored, but, overall, it's an OK game. There just wasn't enough of a reward for picking up the storyline items like phone recordings and evidence. That made that part of it feel too redundant and a waste of time. The special armor and weapons mods are too few and far and the ability to make items feels underdeveloped and of little to no value. That leaves the Dark Zone, which started out great. But, after I reached DZ rank 30 the entire area started to feel redundant. In fact, the entire game started to feel like I was just doing the same thing over and over again, boring. I would've made Madison square garden a specialty area in the dark zone where 4 on 4 team death matches can take place. There still lots of potential, it just feels underdeveloped unfinished to me. Maybe they tried to do too much?… Expand
  56. FrankTCastle
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    The game looks good and plays really well, the missions and Dark Zone are a challenge but not overly so as long as you build you character well, keep on top of updating your gear and weapons and group up. The story in the missions is okay but nothing special, just enough there to have missions and nothing else really.

    I had with the game for a few weeks playing with friends and randoms    The game looks good and plays really well, the missions and Dark Zone are a challenge but not overly so as long as you build you character well, keep on top of updating your gear and weapons and group up. The story in the missions is okay but nothing special, just enough there to have missions and nothing else really.

    I had with the game for a few weeks playing with friends and randoms via matchmaking. I don't imagine many people would have fun playing alone especially in the Dark Zone so if you are looking for a solo experience I would advice you steer clear since this is firmly geared towards co-op.    … Expand
  57. Tbonedabeasst
    May 22, 2016
    3
    This game has an amazing story hidden in the videos you unlock by completing missions. Other than that it is trash. The gameplay is so slow and just unfun. It takes forever to travel the bland land mass that is supposedly a lively city. Watching paint dry will take less of your time than traveling around the map in the division does. You might be thinking that its good that it takesThis game has an amazing story hidden in the videos you unlock by completing missions. Other than that it is trash. The gameplay is so slow and just unfun. It takes forever to travel the bland land mass that is supposedly a lively city. Watching paint dry will take less of your time than traveling around the map in the division does. You might be thinking that its good that it takes forever but nope the map isnt large. It takes so long because they programmed you so slow so you wouldnt notice the map size. Do not play this trash… Expand
  58. Overlordmoo
    Apr 21, 2016
    2
    Let me start out saying this game had such potential on so many levels. I really wish this game could have delivered all it promised, but as it is becoming an industry standard, it fails to provide its audiences with the basics of what was promised.

    This game looks really good and runs well on the console with few exceptions. There are some times in heavy combat, both DZ and Single    Let me start out saying this game had such potential on so many levels. I really wish this game could have delivered all it promised, but as it is becoming an industry standard, it fails to provide its audiences with the basics of what was promised.

    This game looks really good and runs well on the console with few exceptions. There are some times in heavy combat, both DZ and Single player, that I noticed some lag spikes or frame drops. While mostly a non issue in the heat of combat it can be annoying.

    Sound and ambient effects are outstanding, this game really does feel alive. Although I did have to wonder why there are so many dogs free in the city. Seriously I don't think there are even that many dogs in that city. People hiding on second floor windows shouting at you as you pass was a really nice touch but I wish you could shoot them sometimes. That lack of ability to interact with civilians does take away from the open world concept. You can go rogue in the DZ but not in your single player game? Seriously, how misleading is this concept.

    Updates, updates, updates.... With each new update comes more bugs, glitches and issues and now we have Destiny in NYC. Seriously has anyone noticed this? There are so many videos on how to glitch and how to get your weapons up to "X" amount of DPS and so on and so forth. You might as well go play a moba because everyone is running the same things or grinding forever to get there and then BAM update gotta start over for the next set of gear. With the introduction of incursions into the game, the entire balance and lack of willingness on the great UBISOFT to fix the glitches and Microsoft for not going after "glitchers" for affecting a multiplayer game is sad.

    Overall the single player is okay repetitive and short lived, not a lot of content though there is a lot of city. Missions are rinse and repeat. *cough* *cough* Destiny all over again *cough* *cough*. With the delays this game suffered it should have been more well rounded and less bugged out than it is after the update for incursions. This is a grand gesture by companies like UBISOFT that they no longer care for the concerns of the consumer but for the bottom line of their profit margins.

    The larger question that remains is how long are companies going to get away with putting out half finished content and not policing their games to assure that it delivers the desired product. The same could be said for Microsoft but as it runs on UBISOFT servers I don't feel that this is Microsoft's issue. Glitching is tantamount to cheating if it affects any multiplayer environment and The Division is a sad reminder that companies no longer care about players playing their games and enjoying their product but instead they are focused on sales.    … Expand
  59. csieg
    May 31, 2016
    2
    When I started I was impressed, the details were meticulous and the backstory was well thought out. The first few hours I had high hopes but those hopes soon waned as I realized that nothing more is going to happen. The detail and story remain, but they aren't a substitute for extremely poor game play. It's highly repetitive and boring, each mission is basically the same concept overWhen I started I was impressed, the details were meticulous and the backstory was well thought out. The first few hours I had high hopes but those hopes soon waned as I realized that nothing more is going to happen. The detail and story remain, but they aren't a substitute for extremely poor game play. It's highly repetitive and boring, each mission is basically the same concept over and over. The grandiose secondary features can't make up for the one thing you just can't fall short on, and it actually makes the fall that much harder. Very disappointing game.… Expand
  60. Alex_Pilgrim
    Sep 17, 2016
    8
    "Tom Clancy's The Division" is Ubi Soft's own version of the loot shooter. This means the game lacks the reality-based feel of past Clancy titles . Or at least when it comes to the gameplay. The actual premise is somewhat believable; Manhattan becomes the "hot zone" of an outbreak due to a deadly virus spread through dollar bills. As the game begins, the player steps into the shoes of a"Tom Clancy's The Division" is Ubi Soft's own version of the loot shooter. This means the game lacks the reality-based feel of past Clancy titles . Or at least when it comes to the gameplay. The actual premise is somewhat believable; Manhattan becomes the "hot zone" of an outbreak due to a deadly virus spread through dollar bills. As the game begins, the player steps into the shoes of a nameless U.S. government agent who is called to duty. Their goal is to re-establish the operations of the Division, while combating criminals and investigating the nature of the attack. The game's bleak post-apocalyptic setting recalls "The Last of Us", but dramatic storytelling and characterization takes back seat to the action.

    Ultimately, this is an open-world shooter that plays a lot like "Destiny" and "Borderlands". There are RPG elements such as loot, crafting, customizable stats and "bullet sponge" enemies. The story-based missions and the city itself are divided into various difficulty levels. And just like in any RPG, you must earn experience points (XP) to level up in order to progress. As you complete missions and optional objectives, you'll gain new abilities and weapons which you can eventually customize. This being a Clancy video game, there are plenty of cool futuristic gadgets you can use. Mini-turrets, blast shields and mine launchers can be obtained with currency you earn as you rank up. But the core gameplay is similar to "Gears of War" in that you can easily slide into cover and blindfire at enemies. It's fun, especially when you play cooperatively with three other players, but the side-missions definitely lack variety.

    "The Division" also includes a PVP mode entitled "The Dark Zone" which can be difficult if you're not playing with a group of friends. It's a blocked off area of the city where you can extract rare weapons and items, but you must be prepared to battle tough enemy A.I. and other players for them. It can be a serious challenge; an intense case of risk versus reward, especially since players can turn on you at anytime. Since launch, Ubi Soft has updated “The Division” several times. Additional weapons, challenges and side-missions have been added and the Dark Zone's rules have been slightly modified. Ultimately though, "The Division" is a solid, entertaining action game. It’s not as good as “Destiny” and is more "Call of Duty" than "Splinter Cell", but fans of the Clancy brand should enjoy it. I'd rank it with an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  61. Sonicfishcake42
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    If you play as a group this is one of the best games released thus far. Had a whale of a time so far! Really fun and fresh and the darkzone is awesome!
  62. ejmereen
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This truly is an amazing game. Don't expect this to be a fast paced FPS, this is a realistic(ish) tactical 3rd person shooter. The story is amazing and the missions you do when you progress is really fun. There are different types of side missions you can do and each type has it's own appeal. Dark Zone is great if you want to play the PvP side of the game. RPG elements are a welcome changeThis truly is an amazing game. Don't expect this to be a fast paced FPS, this is a realistic(ish) tactical 3rd person shooter. The story is amazing and the missions you do when you progress is really fun. There are different types of side missions you can do and each type has it's own appeal. Dark Zone is great if you want to play the PvP side of the game. RPG elements are a welcome change to the 3rd person genre and ease of swapping skills, talents, and gear makes the role you play flexible. My only two gripes with the game is that you can't move through characters so some people are blocking doorways to parts of the game to grief players and the second issue is that I was expecting more in terms of variety when you create your character. Once you create your character though you have a lot of options to change how you look with your gear and weapons. I would recommend you take your time going through the game and enjoy all the aspects this game has to offer, if you rush through it to max level you will not fully enjoy the game as it was meant to be played. I played with 2 friends in the beta weekends and we had a blast going through the missions on hard mode and we learned quickly who should do what, instead of going all in full throttle. We each chose a role we enjoyed and it worked out for us. This is a MMO style game, so make sure you have people to enjoy it with to help make the game more enjoyable. You can solo the game, but doing things like Hard Mode and the Dark Zone might be hard if you go at it alone. If you have doubts watch some streams to get a feel for the gameplay or rent it to give it a try, don't listen to the 12 year old trolls on here giving bad reviews because the "server" was down for 5 minutes or that it's not "Destiny" or "Call of Duty". Take any and all reviews with a grain of salt and give it a go for yourself, you won't be sorry!… Expand
  63. adis002
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    If I compare The Division with Destiny, I will get 2 absolutely different games, but still same in some aspects. First of all, they are both "MMOs". But most importantly - if I compare Division with first half year of Destiny, Division is full of content with much better story. If anyone is looking for extremely funny gameplay with your friends, or if you just want to see New York thatIf I compare The Division with Destiny, I will get 2 absolutely different games, but still same in some aspects. First of all, they are both "MMOs". But most importantly - if I compare Division with first half year of Destiny, Division is full of content with much better story. If anyone is looking for extremely funny gameplay with your friends, or if you just want to see New York that never looked better in any game, Division is the right choice. Ubisoft f*cked up lately, but Division returns it to its best condition.… Expand
  64. d4ngermouse
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    The beta was good enough to make me pre-order the full game but I wasn't 100% convinced that the full game would be enjoyable. The full game is great. The map is much bigger than I thought it would be and there is loads to do. The DARK ZONE is great fun. Can't wait to get to level 30 and start the end game stuff.
  65. Taka35
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    I really like the gameplay in the division, but I feel like the game needed a lengthy "how to play" tutorial before it actually began. I have a full time job and kids, so I haven't been able to put more than 2 hours into the game (so far), but I am still very confused with way too many aspects. Apparently there's a crafting option in the game, but I have no idea how to use it (or where itI really like the gameplay in the division, but I feel like the game needed a lengthy "how to play" tutorial before it actually began. I have a full time job and kids, so I haven't been able to put more than 2 hours into the game (so far), but I am still very confused with way too many aspects. Apparently there's a crafting option in the game, but I have no idea how to use it (or where it is in the menu). I guess the game expects me to just aimlessly figure it out, which would be fine if I were a 19 year old kid with no job, but I have a life and I don't have time to aimlessly search around for it. Ubisoft desperately needed to add a lengthy "hot to play" tutorial, because I feel lost quite a bit in the game. For example, when you first arrive in Manhattan, the gun salesman is out in the open and easy to find, but for the life of me, I can't find the salesman for the other stuff. I seached the safe area for over 30 minutes, and I still couldn't find him (or her). Also, I find the matchmaking strange and unbalanced. In Destiny the game just automatically does the matchmaking for you, but in the Division, I find that I have to almost play a mini-game in order to get my team put together. I still don't fully understand how the matchmaking works. I'm supposed to be paired with four players, but I only ever seem to get paired with one other guy. Playing the Division with only one person on your team is insanely hard too, good luck getting anything accomplished with only a two man fireteam. All in all, the Division could be a great game, but it's a little too confusing for those of us who don't have 50+ hours to play/learn it. I found Destiny to be very easy to learn and master, whereas the Division is not user friendly in the least.… Expand
  66. baddeadtaste
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    First off, if you are complaining about enemies being bullet sponges than you didn't pay much attention to previews, reviews, videos or play the beta. This is a tactical shooter game with big RPG elements incorporated. Secondly as someone who initially found the game to be a combination of Destiny and Borderlands which it is it also has Skyrim level customization. Honestly you need toFirst off, if you are complaining about enemies being bullet sponges than you didn't pay much attention to previews, reviews, videos or play the beta. This is a tactical shooter game with big RPG elements incorporated. Secondly as someone who initially found the game to be a combination of Destiny and Borderlands which it is it also has Skyrim level customization. Honestly you need to spend at least 10 hours with this game to ever really get what it is trying to do. Having said that this game is fantastic, a huge step in the right direction! People complain about enemies taking too many hits, well honestly they have not spent much time with the game then and tried out all the various weapons and mods you can use. I felt that way too until I picked up a classic M44 Marksman rifle and started dropping enemies with a single head shot. I think many people find the amount of variation and customization this game offers a little daunting at first, I know I did for sure. The ability to run solo, or with friends or strangers for that matter is done very well. This is one that if you just dismiss it as some Destiny spin off and throw it aside you will honestly be missing out, seriously, give this game a chance because it is a true 10!… Expand
  67. floorman20
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    You really can play single player and have a blast. It is even more fun with matchmaking. 24hrs in and I want 24 more. I generally play everything single player style, except when I use the matchmaker system for Story missions. I enter the DZ alone, and usually leave alone, using VOIP and grouping up as needed. GG don't QQ
  68. LUFCXI
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    My fave city and my favorite game style - I was always going to be biased when it came to the Division but this game has blown me away so far. Slightly repetitive but when you strip the majority of games back isnt there a certain repetition to them?

    Based around mid town Manhattan, Massive have created a huge open world with lots going on. Looting, defending, investigating all ties in    My fave city and my favorite game style - I was always going to be biased when it came to the Division but this game has blown me away so far. Slightly repetitive but when you strip the majority of games back isnt there a certain repetition to them?

    Based around mid town Manhattan, Massive have created a huge open world with lots going on. Looting, defending, investigating all ties in wonderfully with an immersive storyline that will grip you because really, at any stage it could become reality. Whether you are playing co-op or single player based missions Tom Clancy's The Division will keep you entertained for a long time to come.    … Expand
  69. Maverickneo
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    Here is my dead honest review. Is this a stellar game? By all means no. It has its good, bad and ugly but, its a whole lot of fun. If you are into 3rd person cover shooters with co-op options then you are in for some fun. If you like destiny and are looking for something else to get your attention while destiny gets their next DLC in line, this is it. Pros and cons. Matchmaking isHere is my dead honest review. Is this a stellar game? By all means no. It has its good, bad and ugly but, its a whole lot of fun. If you are into 3rd person cover shooters with co-op options then you are in for some fun. If you like destiny and are looking for something else to get your attention while destiny gets their next DLC in line, this is it. Pros and cons. Matchmaking is easy, graphics and scenery around New York is great, loot system is addictive and somewhat fair, RPG elements are also great, lots of customization when it comes to game play and style. Cons: At the moment, not much to do in the end game when you reach level 30. You can do the dark zone and get better gear and loot by playing daily missions 3x per day at harder levels. You have main story missions which are the equivalent of "strikes" in destiny. You can match-make up to a group of four. You also have a lot of side missions which all help level up your main base which in turn helps you level up and unlock bigger and better upgrades whether its defensive, health and recovery healer type or offensive gun turrets, remote bombs and little round bombs that follow the enemy. Then there is the dark zone. This games PVP area. Here you encounter a lot of tough enemies and other random agents. You basically have three options. Go in alone and wish for the best as you try to extract all your loot you have collected, go rogue, shoot and kill other agents, take their stuff and try to extract and leave the DZ (or survive the timer set on you until it runs out) or go in with a group and go after other rogues. There is some freedom here as there is a social experiment and see how gamers handle the dark zone. Overall I would give this title a 7or 8 out of /10 but I gave it a 7. While its not perfect, it is however a FUN game which in the end, isn't that all that matters? I am more than positive this game will get better with time as destiny did when it first came out compared to now.… Expand
  70. chillenious
    Mar 11, 2016
    6
    I pre-ordered the fancy edition with sub, but cancelled it after playing the beta (with friends, dead zone included) for a few hours. The gun play just isn't exciting enough (everything is a bullet sponge, and it doesn't feel like you actually have to master much when it comes to using different weapons) and the environment repetitive. I'm still watching steamers to see if I maybe made aI pre-ordered the fancy edition with sub, but cancelled it after playing the beta (with friends, dead zone included) for a few hours. The gun play just isn't exciting enough (everything is a bullet sponge, and it doesn't feel like you actually have to master much when it comes to using different weapons) and the environment repetitive. I'm still watching steamers to see if I maybe made a mistake, but while some have fairly cool battles going on, it's just not varied enough (environment, enemies) to keep me interested in it.… Expand
  71. Ppiluk
    Mar 10, 2016
    7
    First the good: The premise is interesting and the graphics are some of the best I have seen on the XBOX One. The enemy AI is challenging and the cover system is simple but very effective. The loot system is fun.

    Second the bad: The controls for the most part are good however the grenade controls are confusing making it very difficult to use them. The missions could use many more    First the good: The premise is interesting and the graphics are some of the best I have seen on the XBOX One. The enemy AI is challenging and the cover system is simple but very effective. The loot system is fun.

    Second the bad: The controls for the most part are good however the grenade controls are confusing making it very difficult to use them. The missions could use many more checkpoints because a few times I have died at the end of a level only to have to repeat the entire level. This leads to another problem, once you start a mission, if you don't complete it you will have to start from the beginning regardless of the checkpoints next time you log in to the game. This means you would be foolish to play this game unless you can set a couple hours aside. The multiplayer has yet to work for me but for the most part the game is fine played single-player.

    There is so much potential with this game and franchise and with a couple fixes this could be a game of the year contender.    … Expand
  72. thegadfly44
    Mar 10, 2016
    6
    Eh. The graphics are good, and the crafting system is cool.

    But just about everything else about this game I don't like. The story sucks and kind of feels non-existent. There's no real motivation or drive to do anything. I can't stand it when weapons and armor in games are locked behind a level cap. It sucks and doesn't make any damn sense. My guy is an elite soldier only called on    Eh. The graphics are good, and the crafting system is cool.

    But just about everything else about this game I don't like. The story sucks and kind of feels non-existent. There's no real motivation or drive to do anything.

    I can't stand it when weapons and armor in games are locked behind a level cap. It sucks and doesn't make any damn sense. My guy is an elite soldier only called on when things really go south, but he's not capable of wearing some knee pads because reasons. It's a really dumb way to do things.

    The only time I have fun playing this game is when I'm playing with other people, and even that isn't wonderfully fun like some other games I've played. Don't play it alone, you'll be bored.

    The Bullet Sponge is freaking real in this game, hardcore. It's terrible and I would have hoped we'd be beyond this by 2016.

    At the end of the day, maybe this MMORPG thing just isn't for me. If you liked Destiny, you'll probably like this, if you hated Destiny, don't waste your money.    … Expand
  73. VideoJuegosCom
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    This game is entertaining. It will keep you playing for a long time, you could even forget it's online. It will keep you busy with the missions, and going from one to another, feels smooth, it has great "rhythm". It connects fast, but sometimes, the game will hang in the middle of walking around, no idea is this happens in all consoles, or if it was just the Internet connection, but XboxThis game is entertaining. It will keep you playing for a long time, you could even forget it's online. It will keep you busy with the missions, and going from one to another, feels smooth, it has great "rhythm". It connects fast, but sometimes, the game will hang in the middle of walking around, no idea is this happens in all consoles, or if it was just the Internet connection, but Xbox dashboard was working fine when it happened. Had to close the game and open it again. Other than that, the experience has been a delight. Buy this game!… Expand
  74. CHARLY0786
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    The division its a very beautiful and detailed game,
    new yourk city looks beautiful.
    That said the actual game is repetitive, (very repetitive) and becomes dull and boring very fast. The story is ok, but not thriling at best. There is not much to do after you beat the game but to roam with your friends, for that purpose there are a lot of games that are much better option to hang    The division its a very beautiful and detailed game,
    new yourk city looks beautiful.

    That said the actual game is repetitive, (very repetitive) and becomes dull and boring very fast.
    The story is ok, but not thriling at best.

    There is not much to do after you beat the game but to roam with your friends, for that purpose there are a lot of games that are much better option to hang around

    Pros:
    graphics 8
    game play 8

    Cons:
    Repetitive 5
    replay value 2
    Adictivness 2
    Shalow 2    … Expand
  75. NegativeFun
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Great storyline, huge free roam world, challenging missions and a superior match making system, which has been lacking in games like destiny and halo 5. The controls are intuitive, and there is a ton of customizations making it a true RPG. Ignore the haters... I mean, why buy a game like this if you don't like the genre? If you are into FPS/TPS RPG's, don't hesitate to pick this gameGreat storyline, huge free roam world, challenging missions and a superior match making system, which has been lacking in games like destiny and halo 5. The controls are intuitive, and there is a ton of customizations making it a true RPG. Ignore the haters... I mean, why buy a game like this if you don't like the genre? If you are into FPS/TPS RPG's, don't hesitate to pick this game up. Well done, Ubisoft.… Expand
  76. Pmass3129
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    This game is incredible. I have played over 3 days since launch, and it is AWESOME. I know there will be little tweaks to the endgame and I'm just grinding for the content that is yet to come. Sad to see such low ratings on what has been one of the coolest games in recent memory.
  77. ccam
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Overall experience with this game is awesome. Single and multilayer are both well done. Just some remarks:
    Graphics: 7/10 Everybody was expecting more.
    History: 7/10 good.
    AI: 5/10 it is hard but is always same enemies which knows where you are all the time.
  78. onemeg
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    I don't understand some of the crazy scores/comments. If you want to sit through cut scenes, watch a movie. If you want the scene set and then you pick up and play, then play a game like this. The atmosphere is excellent and the fact it's in NYC makes it even more interesting.

    If you want variety - get a compendium - this is a shooter, and therefore there's shooting. If you like    I don't understand some of the crazy scores/comments. If you want to sit through cut scenes, watch a movie. If you want the scene set and then you pick up and play, then play a game like this. The atmosphere is excellent and the fact it's in NYC makes it even more interesting.

    If you want variety - get a compendium - this is a shooter, and therefore there's shooting.

    If you like 'shooters' this is one of the best IMO and many of the criticisms leveled here apply to the 'best' - repetitive enemies (Halo, GoW?), bullet sponges (Borderlands, Bioshock) etc etc.

    The game play is slick, the shooting feels good, the guns varied, and the upgrades/mods add depth.

    I've read it's confusing - yes there's a lot going on, but the game tells you what you need to know when you need it. There is plenty of depth, but I never felt there was too much to take on.

    I frequently read 'bullet sponge' - basically, as a RPG, if there were one shot kills from the start, where would the game go? Back in the lower levels whilst I'm a Lvl 11, there's plenty of quick kills - one shot head shot kills - but when in Lv 11+ missions, yes enemies take a lot to kill, but that's the point!

    If you like Borderlands style of RPG/shooting then this is similar. I loved Borderlands and therefore I'm really enjoying this.

    I'm having a blast, the game feels like it has much more to give, you can play solo or in fire teams (giving variety) and for the completists, there's going to be so much to do. Main missions, side missions, finding various other items, random actions, etc etc.

    I'm not one for DLC anymore (I feel it's a corporate way to charge £80 for a game) but at the moment I feel Division DLC would be hard to ignore.

    So all in all, I've been playing games for 20+ years and recently I've lost much of the enjoyment and since GTA5 this is he first game I've genuinely become immersed into.    … Expand
  79. boxcarracer1478
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    The division does a lot of things that other games have struggled with for awhile. It finds a way to constantly keep COOP play readily available. I haven't been unable to find a group quickly for a single mission, we'll see if this holds up after launch, but having encounters scale with other players is a welcome method for getting all kinds of players in every mission.

    My only    The division does a lot of things that other games have struggled with for awhile. It finds a way to constantly keep COOP play readily available. I haven't been unable to find a group quickly for a single mission, we'll see if this holds up after launch, but having encounters scale with other players is a welcome method for getting all kinds of players in every mission.

    My only complaint right now is that it seems to take a lot of bullets to take down one enemy. I would increase the damage curve slightly.    … Expand
  80. talonps1
    Mar 10, 2016
    5
    First, this game gets points deducted for the two years of extending the release date and then delivering a game that is clearly 'rushed'; minor bugs galore throughout the game. Nothing that would be considered game stopping except I have been trapped twice now requiring a quit but enough that it interferes with the immersion of one into the game.
    Second, the game is clearly confusing. If    First, this game gets points deducted for the two years of extending the release date and then delivering a game that is clearly 'rushed'; minor bugs galore throughout the game. Nothing that would be considered game stopping except I have been trapped twice now requiring a quit but enough that it interferes with the immersion of one into the game.
    Second, the game is clearly confusing. If you download this game you will soon find yourself scouring the internet for information on how/why things work; the tutorial is atrocious.
    Third, the menu system is a disaster as well as the combat menu system (grenades...enough said).
    Fourth, it is a pure looting game yet the loot is so uninspiring you will literally end up purchasing your equipment instead of hunt for it and is again, another indicator this game was rushed. You can see they aimed high on many other aspects but the one's that are the foundation of the game, the basis and mechanics of a 3PS are all show little to no love whatsoever.
    Finally, the most unforgivable atrocity that, to me, killed off the above average enjoyment of this game. They literally Donkey Kong'ed the game with individual bosses! At the end of missions, they ALL look the same. If it's a sniper, they all look the same. If he's one of the garbage guys, yep same size, same outfit, etc. All that's different is the name...and that is just so said. A complete amateur move from a supposed professional gaming company. Really a let down.
    All said and done, it's barely worth the price, barely ($10 lower it really should be) and it is enjoyable but be forewarned...you will need lots of time to not only advance but to understand the game in it's entirety.    … Expand
  81. SpectreRSG
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    I've been a Tom Clancy fan since Rainbow Six on N64. Played them all up until GRAW2. GRAW 2 was too futuristic to me and too much of a change from the Tom Clancy roots.

    When I heard about The Division, I was excited like most other TC fans. I didn't believe for a second they would deliver a product as close as to what they teased when they first announced it. Fast forward three years    I've been a Tom Clancy fan since Rainbow Six on N64. Played them all up until GRAW2. GRAW 2 was too futuristic to me and too much of a change from the Tom Clancy roots.

    When I heard about The Division, I was excited like most other TC fans. I didn't believe for a second they would deliver a product as close as to what they teased when they first announced it.

    Fast forward three years later, I'm a part time gamer now (I was hardcore full time gamer), engaged, and begun my career.

    I kept my preorder for this game over the year or so, and I was so happy that I did. This game DELIVERS. I have literally found myself saying this is the TC game that has saved the franchise for me. And Ubisoft for that matter.

    This game delivers on graphics, story, and gameplay.

    The graphics are stunning. Truly stunning. The mix of damn near photo realistic lower Manhattan, the ingenius in-game map and Echo items. Wow. I play this on Xbox One, and I get crap from my PC master race friends, but I have something they don’t have. A 60 inch plasma and surround sound and a couch. This game can literally not get any more stunning graphically, even on Xbox One. The attention to detail on a scale like this game has done is incredible for example: SNOW will accumulate on the upper, upward facing gear (top of head, backpack, and shoulders). So for graphics, this is an A+, 10/10.

    The story is unique, frightening realistic, creative and FUN. This is everything that I miss in the Tom Clancy series of games and this one is truly realistic and potentially real. Something like this can happen in reality. I’m not finished with the storyline yet, but as of now, this is a very interesting, creative story and is told in an amazing way. All the little intel pickups and Echo locations weave a great story, and in amongst themselves are amazing methods of telling a story. Very impressive. 10/10.

    Gameplay – this is where all the internet powergrinders and hard core gamers are dinging this game. The gameplay is amazing! It’s an amazing blend of MMORPG, RPG, and Shooter. I love the fact that I can walk into the social hubs and zones from offline areas so amazingly seamlessly. It really gives a feeling of community, but also loneliness when you’re out in the field. The combat is standard MMO style, mixed with FPS elements like hitboxes and a cover system – this is a very interesting mix that I’ve never played before and I very much am enjoying. I preferably would like to have it more Ghost Reconish where 1-3 bullets and a guy is down, but I understand the need to make the DPS/MMO style damage. I get it. I understand it. I agree with it. I still love it. Let me put in a disclaimer here that I have not made it into the Dark Zone yet and I’m currently level 16.

    I love this game. It saved the franchise for me. And it was E.X.A.C.T.L.Y. what I was expecting from this game even after hearing the BS from my PC friends during the Beta (of which I never played). This is a work of art, and I hope Ubi supports the game on it’s current path and not deviate from it. This will make a new genre.

    10/10.    … Expand
  82. EpicRetroNerd
    Mar 15, 2016
    6
    The Division is a fun, challenging, immersive, tactical game that eventually gets rather tedious.

    I have been waiting for this game for a very long time now, and it's finally here and I really enjoy it. It's not a great game, but it's so damn close to being one. Lets start with the pros. The graphics in the game are stunning, they really captured the essence of New York and they    The Division is a fun, challenging, immersive, tactical game that eventually gets rather tedious.

    I have been waiting for this game for a very long time now, and it's finally here and I really enjoy it. It's not a great game, but it's so damn close to being one.

    Lets start with the pros. The graphics in the game are stunning, they really captured the essence of New York and they really did a great job of recreating it. The level design is also fantastic, the cover mechanic in the game works very well, it's smooth and changing cover is very easy and it doesn't knock you out of cover a lot.

    The gameplay is incredibly addicting. Each weapon handles differently and that really adds a sense of variety to the game, playing with friends is very fun and probably the best way to play the game. You can get into very tense situations in the game and playing with friends makes those situations both easier and more enjoyable. The loot drops are fair and frequent.

    Each mission you feel as you have accomplished something after completing. The game has a fantastic soundtrack that really helps to create a very tense atmosphere and this really works well in the Dark Zone.
    The dark zone is incredibly tense and is a more challenging environment to go into after you get bored of the main missions or if you have finished the game entirely.

    The customization is very vast. You can get so much weaponry, gear mods, armour and clothes to customize your character with, and it's great!

    Now the cons.
    The game is very tedious. The mission structure is the same for every mission and it does get rather repetitive. The story isn't particularly intriguing either, and playing on your own might get really frustrating and rather boring quite quickly. The side missions are also rather dull and are only there for filler and to get you more XP.

    I wish there were more buildings you could go into, you have the almost the whole of New York to play in, but there isn't much there to explore. The character customization at the beginning of the game was incredibly limited and the crafting system isn't that great either. And there isn't much to do in the endgame.

    Conclusion:
    Overall The Division is a very immersive tactical shooter that is so close to greatness it's rather annoying that it isn't. Exploring New York is great and customizing your character and your Home Base is fun and the game is quite rewarding, it just needed to have a more engaging story and it needed to have better mission structure.    … Expand
  83. Forsakenzombi
    Mar 9, 2016
    2
    What a crummy repetitive loot based game. The loot is garbage and not even fun! Oh sweet a new clip with 1% more accuracy! Yay flipping me! This game will bomb faster than destiny. All the enemies are the SAME! They all need 5000 shots to the head to kill. So stupid. Save your money itll be half price in 2 months if you ABSOLUTELY must play it.
  84. Rubius25
    Mar 10, 2016
    4
    The Division is too confusing for its own good. The matchmaking is so strange that I still haven't fully figured it out yet. Seriously, ,matchmaking is something that should be automatically done, yet every time I go into an area where I need a fireteam, I feel like I'm always struggling to figure out what the game wants me to do. I'm like "Hey Ubisoft, just give me a 4 man fireteam, andThe Division is too confusing for its own good. The matchmaking is so strange that I still haven't fully figured it out yet. Seriously, ,matchmaking is something that should be automatically done, yet every time I go into an area where I need a fireteam, I feel like I'm always struggling to figure out what the game wants me to do. I'm like "Hey Ubisoft, just give me a 4 man fireteam, and let me play the damn game". I shouldn't have to make any decisions or press any buttons when it's ready for me to be paired up with people, it should be automatic like in Destiny. I'm also noticing that the game takes WAY too long to load between missions/cutscenes. Very early in the game it took a full 15 minutes for the game to load between Brooklyn and Manhattan. I want to like Division, but so far the game is too confusing for its own good. The sad thing is, The Division is a shooter, so it should be a cinch to learn, yet I find it very confusing. For examply, has anyone figured out the crafting system yet, because I sure as hell haven't. I'm 6 hours into the game, and I still don't know how to craft items. Ubisoft dropped the ball on too many aspects of the this game, and that's unfortunate.… Expand
  85. bmastaz
    Mar 17, 2016
    6
    Lets just put it out there. If you just blow through the campaign never enter the DarkZone ( A unique fusion of pvp and pve with the freedom to turn on players that you just helped and go rogue and take all the loot for yourself). You will probably feel a little empty inside.

    I warn you my friends if you take the time and actually pay attention to every detail of intel in the game you    Lets just put it out there. If you just blow through the campaign never enter the DarkZone ( A unique fusion of pvp and pve with the freedom to turn on players that you just helped and go rogue and take all the loot for yourself). You will probably feel a little empty inside.

    I warn you my friends if you take the time and actually pay attention to every detail of intel in the game you will see the story is amazing ,very intriguing and also very dark. The cell phones you find on the ground with the deceased last voicemail to their loved ones all fit into the atmosphere of a very sad time.

    The combat is great and exciting except the yes... Unfortunately bosses and enemies do deserve the nickname "bullet sponge" BUT the AI does have strategy and will try and flank you or lure you too a kill zone when you think they are defeated. I think once the game gets some dlc it will improve these negative babies    … Expand
  86. Poseidon_Red
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game feels like torture to play through. It is the same thing over and over again. Not to mention the countless amount of time spent running through the city with out challenge. The lack of customization of your player and loot that all looks the same leaves me disinterested. The enemies all feel the same and are bullet sponges which can be frustrating. One of the few games that makesThis game feels like torture to play through. It is the same thing over and over again. Not to mention the countless amount of time spent running through the city with out challenge. The lack of customization of your player and loot that all looks the same leaves me disinterested. The enemies all feel the same and are bullet sponges which can be frustrating. One of the few games that makes me want to stop playing video games all together. A total time waster. After a few weeks to a month people will stop playing this game.… Expand
  87. MisterMansfield
    Mar 8, 2016
    0
    This game has a solid foundation, however, it has absolutely nothing else! It is a shoot and loot with no loot variety, no enemy variety, and nothing of interest in general. This game might be a interesting purchase when they come out with their version of the taken king. However, I cannot recommend this game current as it is a rip off and is just hiding all its content behind a giantThis game has a solid foundation, however, it has absolutely nothing else! It is a shoot and loot with no loot variety, no enemy variety, and nothing of interest in general. This game might be a interesting purchase when they come out with their version of the taken king. However, I cannot recommend this game current as it is a rip off and is just hiding all its content behind a giant pay wall of DLC.… Expand
  88. iMetaCritic
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game is god-awfully repetitive, has no story other than the first opening cutscene, It's more fun watching paint dry than playing The Division by yourself, and i want my money back .
  89. Bajoden
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Some people, including myself, are experiencing account locks that prevents us from playing at. Ubisoft support has no idea how to fix it. Until the problem is fixed it is getting a 0 from me
  90. fallouts
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    This game is just a cheap cash in that does nothing original. It's just a shallow third person cover shooter with other players and loot (whoop de do). The graphics are good but they pulled a Watch Dogs again, meaning they lied to their consumers. There are microtransactions and plenty of connection problems. Just a overall shallow and cheaply made game for the casual gamers everywhere.
  91. tjam8407
    Mar 11, 2016
    3
    Did you enjoy destiny? If so you will probably enjoy the division. Playedforabout 15 hours. Personally I'm an old school gamer (25) years and am saddened by peoples positive reaction to mediocrity like this.

    Mobile gaming is now infecting consoles and pc's and the division is representative of it. Do you enjoy repeating the same task over and over again in the same environment for    Did you enjoy destiny? If so you will probably enjoy the division. Playedforabout 15 hours. Personally I'm an old school gamer (25) years and am saddened by peoples positive reaction to mediocrity like this.

    Mobile gaming is now infecting consoles and pc's and the division is representative of it. Do you enjoy repeating the same task over and over again in the same environment for little to no reward? Do you enjoy grinding out 'daily' missions to earn currency to obtain things slightly better than what you had. Does the idea of a game with no story, no variety, no intelligent AI, or no real sense getting anywhere appeal?

    I could be describing farmville OR the division.

    Don't buy it.    … Expand
  92. VerityInlustrat
    Mar 8, 2016
    0
    Heads up: customer support is terrible and ubisoft is basically stealing money from its customers. It's ridiculous how these companies just ignore users they've wronged.
  93. nicexero
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Wow did ubisoft have my review removed???

    The customer support team is horrible! There are people who cannot log into the game and they are being given the runaround instead of help. I'm ridiculously disappointed with the reaction time to the bugs and errors in the game that make it LITERALLY unplayable for some users.
  94. miketwista
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    I was one of the many unfortunate players that received the, "Mike Error." This basically made it impossible to play the game and was a server-side error that UBISOFT and THE DIVISION Team refused to even acknowledge. After several attempts to reach out through every support system, they both resorted to saying players were just having connectivity issues. I have never been so disgustedI was one of the many unfortunate players that received the, "Mike Error." This basically made it impossible to play the game and was a server-side error that UBISOFT and THE DIVISION Team refused to even acknowledge. After several attempts to reach out through every support system, they both resorted to saying players were just having connectivity issues. I have never been so disgusted with the lack of support and utter incompetence of any game.… Expand
  95. Injun
    Mar 12, 2016
    0
    Firstly I never give a review score of 0 or 1 just because I do not like a game. But this is broken so I can only give a 0 as I can't play it.

    Paid nearly £80 to play the prologue. Now I get 'Manhattan content not ready. Time to download 63 hours'

    WHAT IS THIS BS?

    In 30 years of playing computer games I have never experienced such a colossal f*** up!

    Thanks Ubisoft.
  96. Paladin_Of_Luna
    Mar 24, 2016
    4
    Do not, and I mean DO NOT immediately fly off thinking this game deserves 9's and 10's. Not in its current state.

    I absolutely love this game. I don't think it's groundbreaking, as many other video games have done this exact same thing (coughDestinycough), but it is amazing at being unique to what it is. It's not overly complicated, and there's no steep learning curve as in some    Do not, and I mean DO NOT immediately fly off thinking this game deserves 9's and 10's. Not in its current state.

    I absolutely love this game. I don't think it's groundbreaking, as many other video games have done this exact same thing (coughDestinycough), but it is amazing at being unique to what it is. It's not overly complicated, and there's no steep learning curve as in some similar games. The gunplay is fairly entertaining, and the powers are fun to use.

    Unfortunately, this is an Ubisoft game, which means that there are bugs running rampant because of poor testing models. And, as usual for Ubisoft games, they're not fixing them (remember Unity, kids?). Very few updates have come out in the near-month that this game has been out, leaving a horrific crash bug, FPS drops in areas, and items that cannot be redeemed. The Ubisoft help queue is ridiculous right now, and hardly give what could be called customer service at all to fix their broken game. Some of the glitches are indeed game-breaking and need to be fixed.

    Overall, by the time you near level 30, you're just running side missions and getting bored out of your mind. They had stated officially that the Dark Zone in-game was not endgame. That was a lie. If you do not have DLC, then the only things to do at level 30 are Dark Zone and daily missions (Hmm, sounds familiar). Unfortunately, the things this game does to make itself unique do get boring after a while. Loot is hardly good and usually ends up deconstructed for parts or sold (though starting currency has no value in the endgame, where DZ credits are needed for all high-level items).

    I'm not going to hide it.. I got to level 30 in a couple weeks of playing maybe an hour or two a night after work with friends. Now that I'm level 30, I have no interest in the game. It's just running the same things on hard mode, or the like. This game feels extremely rushed (despite that massive delay). I don't understand how Ubisoft could have messed this one up, I really don't.

    Do I like the Division? Yes. Hell yes, even. However, it is incomplete and buggy in its current state. As such, I cannot recommend it. If you absolutely must play it, wait for the price to drop into the $40 range and let the bugs be ironed out. I anticipate that taking months with Ubisoft where its at now. Trust me, you're only missing frustration and boredom in the endgame.    … Expand
  97. DealLaw
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    The world of The Division is immersive and wonderful. Mid town Manhattan is recreated with stunning detail and the dynamic day-night and weather systems, combined with the city's desolation, violence and despair really add to the experience of being a lone wolf (or a wolf pack)up against the odds in a living hellscape.

    As I have been focused on leveling up my agent, I have yet to    The world of The Division is immersive and wonderful. Mid town Manhattan is recreated with stunning detail and the dynamic day-night and weather systems, combined with the city's desolation, violence and despair really add to the experience of being a lone wolf (or a wolf pack)up against the odds in a living hellscape.

    As I have been focused on leveling up my agent, I have yet to venture into the Dark Zone, The Division's allegedly wonderful PvP environment, so no comments on that from me at this time.

    The PvE environment is extremely solid and varied. Each neighborhood has its own feel, but at the same time always feels connected to NYC. The missions are varied, though grinding through mission after mission (or side mission or encounter) and not taking the time to explore for yourself and become part of the world can grind on a bit.

    Others seem to want to compare this to Destiny (and I have even seen some COD comparisons, as off-base as those are!), but The Division is its own animal. It is truly an RPG when you get down to it. It reminds me very much of a more open Mass Effect, albeit with an entirely different setting and backstory, with more refined shooting and cover mechanics. The (mostly) seamless open world environment really makes grinding for loot much more thrilling than I ever found it to be in Destiny.

    The cons: There is not much keeping me from giving this a 10. I have a problem with the damage resistance of AI enemies. I know this is an RPG so it can't have the realism of say a RS Siege, where a headshot puts one down for good, but the amount of damage some unarmored thugs in hoodies and jeans can take is a little ridiculous, even with solid weapons and buffs.

    Additionally, the enemy variety is lacking. Rioters, Cleaners and RIkers with the same three main classes within each is all you get, with the occasional super-armored/armed mini-boss/boss thrown into the mix.

    Other than those two items, I'm hooked and in for the long haul. Great job Ubisoft/Massive!    … Expand
  98. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 16, 2016
    8
    Tom Clancy’s The Division
    A divide in fun.
    The division tells the story about a smallpox pandemic that wreaks havoc on black Friday… You’re part of the division, sent in by the US government to assist emergency responders and restore order. The game starts in Brooklyn but opens up when you enter Manhattan… This game is online only and is absolutely brutal… Probably one of the hardest    Tom Clancy’s The Division
    A divide in fun.
    The division tells the story about a smallpox pandemic that wreaks havoc on black Friday…
    You’re part of the division, sent in by the US government to assist emergency responders and restore order.
    The game starts in Brooklyn but opens up when you enter Manhattan…
    This game is online only and is absolutely brutal…
    Probably one of the hardest if not hardest third person shooter I’ve ever played…
    If you’re playing by yourself… you’re not making it to the end unless you’re a 360 no scope mlg pro..
    I am not... so I teamed up with a squad the entire way….
    But this isn’t your typical 3rd person shooter…
    There are no head shots...
    Enemies have hp rather than just being vulnerable humans... they’re armored up and bullet spongy…
    I didn’t realize the type of game this was at first so I felt frustrated, only to remind myself borderlands is the same way…
    So this is more or less a 3rd person borderlands with none of the color or humor…
    My Love for the Division slowly grew on me… and I did eventually fall in love…
    But halfway through the game, my love evaporated.
    In the division you can explore the city of Manhattan either alone or with a crew of up to 4 players, there are 19 main story missions in this game that increasingly have a higher level requirement…
    Each mission will give you roughly 1 level.. And you also gain xp from killing enemies, doing side missions, discovering new locations and finding collectibles…
    And at first this feels great...
    You’ll run down the street and run into an encounter and help whoever out and move on to the mission you were heading too…
    You gain your first 5 levels without even trying…
    Then you’re doing mission after mission... killing these insanely tough enemies… picking up their dropped weapons, finding loot and armor..
    Getting supplies to work on the different wings of your base to unlock new skills and abilities...
    Assigning these abilities to your 2 and eventually 3 ability slots…
    It’s so frustrating and so addictive at the same time…
    Coming up with strategies with your teams mates during tough sections..
    Providing health, cover, and distraction…
    This is why it’s important to play with others…
    On your own you can’t be revived… enemies do take less damage... but it isn’t worth being sent back to a checkpoint each time you die to an area of respawned enemies…
    You’re heading into the dark zone to look for contaminated but more powerful loot, killing other players to increase your dark zone level to leave with better gear
    And you’re halfway through the game..
    You’re level 13... The next missions enemies are level 16 no big deal…
    You’ve got your awesome crew... you can handle anything.
    Nope.
    You can’t play missions more than 2 levels ahead of you… and by the way... from the halfway point forward... every single mission is going to be 3 levels ahead of you
    No big deal, levels have been handing out levels…
    Surely side missions and encounters and collectibles will do the same.
    They don’t.
    XP is so insanely slow in this game and I’m convinced there’s only a leveling system here to slow the player down... to make them do the boring side stuff instead of shoot their way through these hour long main missions….
    There’s really nothing else to explain it…
    It isn’t to make you more powerful in battle…
    Fights are just as hard from the start as they are at the end... Enemies level with you…. And most of the time unless you grind with the boring stuff are even 2 plus levels ahead
    And it isn’t to unlock perks or new weapons... because you get all of this from enemies and completing main stories…
    You can replay mast missions on hard mode for better loot.. but it rewards to xp at the end which is complete nonsense…
    Level requirements for main missions kill pacing…
    and the laughably small amount of xp you get for killing enemies which by the way is the exact same you get for killing a boss is even more of a joke.
    There’s not a chance you’ll level up mid story mission…
    It’s not happening you’re gonna be just as weak in the final boss battle as you were going in…
    The combat here is extremely fun though and offers a great deal of variety in its perks, weapons, and mods to make your character feel like yours…
    I’m not sure why they smack you with a wall halfway through and force you to do the fetch quest nonsense around Manhattan
    The division takes some time to grow on you.. And once it finally does it turns into an unfun forced grind. I Give the Division an 8.0/10    … Expand
  99. DESTON
    Mar 15, 2016
    2
    the game is crashing for no reason..
    not recommend playing this game on xbox . this running **** there

    it took me longer to download for absolutely nothing
  100. stealthflight
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    I'm a rank 400 GTA 5 player. The Division filled a need for me which GTA 5 couldnt, a seamless good time with friends. With Rockstar, I could spend upwards to half an hour getting friends into same lobby or mission only to be kicked out two minutes later. With The Division, I'm loaded up with friends within seconds. Theres also great incentive for ranking up and earning weapons unlike GTAI'm a rank 400 GTA 5 player. The Division filled a need for me which GTA 5 couldnt, a seamless good time with friends. With Rockstar, I could spend upwards to half an hour getting friends into same lobby or mission only to be kicked out two minutes later. With The Division, I'm loaded up with friends within seconds. Theres also great incentive for ranking up and earning weapons unlike GTA 5 which only requires Mommy to buy a sharkcard. Yes The Division might have a ending and finale which makes me sad but it was the best 60 dollar experience Ive ever had in my whole life and I do intend to replay the missions… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Windows Central
    May 25, 2016
    70
    Ubisoft hasn't built a title like this before, and the inexperience clearly shows – The Division seems to be a victim of its ambitions. The good news is that now, games can be updated, and the flaws in the system aren't so thick that they're beyond repair. With proper attention, Ubisoft could easily pivot the game towards the vision it represents. We can only hope that The Division's long-term story is just beginning.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 18, 2016
    80
    A generous, rewarding shooter with some of the best multiplayer gunplay on Xbox. [May 2016, p.80]
  3. Areajugones
    Apr 12, 2016
    90
    We have a huge city at our disposal, many hours of fun and possibilities of replaying the game either alone or with friends. The Division has become the best-selling Ubisoft IP in the first 24 hours and we are not surprised, it gives freedom to the players and offers them the opportunity to explore this post-apocaliptic world.
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