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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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!
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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...
  36. 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.
  37. 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!
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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!
  43. 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
  44. 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$
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. BoltNutGamer
    Apr 6, 2016
    8
    Tom Clancy's The Division is a game I have long been waiting for, and the main question is if the game lived up to my expectations. From my score of 8/10 you can guess that yes, I liked it, my experience was a very fun one and lived up to a lot of my expectations in providing what I would call a Tom Clancy game. Me being a big Tom Clancy fan, either it be his games or books I have enjoyedTom Clancy's The Division is a game I have long been waiting for, and the main question is if the game lived up to my expectations. From my score of 8/10 you can guess that yes, I liked it, my experience was a very fun one and lived up to a lot of my expectations in providing what I would call a Tom Clancy game. Me being a big Tom Clancy fan, either it be his games or books I have enjoyed a number of games based after his work and The Division is one of them. However, this is not my favorite Tom Clancy game, far from it actually, I feel like Ubisoft and Massive games felt the need to tag on Tom Clancy so it would sell, and sell it did but I can't help but feel disappointed at the fact that I finished the game and immediately wanted more, I actually just stopped playing. The story to the game was pretty good, I loved the idea of sleeper agents, it had its fair share of unique characters like my personal favorite Paul Rhodes. The gameplay was the best part hands down, the cover mechanics was similar to watchdogs with the cover to cover system and really nice shooting effects. The darkzone is a really cool idea mixing RPG looting style with the constant fear of a rogue agent in the mist of you, and even at times your own group. Safe to say I enjoyed the division and excited for what the DLC can bring to the table, if it is anything like Destiny, then the game will just get better and better as time moves on. 8/10 A great experience with somethings holding it back, but as a result the game holds up well and deserves to be known for that… Expand
  64. MatiasPrice
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Jugandolo de manera exhaustiva me quedo con la recreación bien lograda de New York.
    La interfaz y estética es muy llamativa e intuitiva para cualquier jugador Casual seguidor de juegos Shooter en tercera persona.
    Faltan expansiones y más variedad de modos de juegos y misiones como para alcanzar mayor puntuación de momento.
  65. OKdrummer87
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    The Division is a great open world shooter. There are tons of guns to choose from, different play styles in the forms of perks/skills, and endless hordes of baddies to shoot. There is even tons of gameplay after the plot is finished. The inclusion of commendations and field data (Phone recordings and such) add a sort of scavenger hunt aspect to the game.
  66. Josinaldo
    Oct 7, 2019
    8
    Me surpreendi com o jogo, realmente muito bom e consegue conciliar duas vertentes: single player e multiplayer. A campanha é muito boa, cinematográfica. E o multiplayer extremamente desafiador. Gráficos e sons acima da média... Um excelente jogo!!! Mas, não se esqueçam é um jogo de ação/RPG!!!
  67. 1000
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    This is one of the most enjoyable games in years, and completely makes up for the travesty that was Destiny. Everything here is on point - the gameplay, the shooting mechanics, level design, atmosphere. It is very easy to get sucked in The Divisions' fascinating world. Finally we have an RPG shooter on console worth getting into.
  68. JohnWitten
    Apr 30, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ll admit it outright- I was more than hyped for the release of Tom Clancy’s The Division in more ways than I can possible explain. The basic premise of an unforgiving romp through a devastated New York City struck chords favorable to Crysis 2 within me and that was fine by my standards. Add to that the fact that it was the first Tom Clancy game I’d been thoroughly excited for since Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 and you’ve got yourself quite the hype train rumbling down the tracks.

    What transpired is something altogether different than I’d initially imagined and envisioned, although that’s not to say it was terrible or that it hasn’t evolved over time to become a closer image to what I expected. As with any MMO/RPG, The Division fell into many of the same traps that Destiny did in the year or so before. The saving grace for these games is that the developers can take this into account and slowly update it enough with each new patch or content release and bring the game closer in line with what players expected or asked for. The disappointing part is that this takes time and not everyone has the patience to wait for a game to become what it should’ve been from the onset.

    Once you eliminate some of the ironically farfetched aspects of the game and its gameplay and factor in the realism and attention to detail, The Division is quite the grandiose picture of a devastated NYC after all. The environments are certainly one of the stronger aspects both in aesthetic pleasure and tense action forced upon you by harrowing conflict in close quarters with an adaptable enemy. The cover system is quite progressive and you’ll certainly need to utilize the variety of environmental protection as you take the fight to rioters, looters, and heavily armed militia forces attempting to make the most of a bad situation. The enemies you’ll face are some of the smartest in terms of functioning thought processes, even if they’ll often open themselves to easy dispatching as well.

    When I think of the Tom Clancy brand of games I often immediately think of action-packed tactical outings such as Splinter Cell or Ghost Recon. Truthfully, in the last few years the TC games we have seen have either been a disappointment or fallen somewhere outside of this traditional category. We have had wonderful additions to the Splinter Cell family, but the newest Ghost Recon titles have been far from great in terms of following the tactical baseline. I’m all for trying new things out and The Division is a testament to that for the TC label and surely an influence ultimately for Ghost Recon: Wildlands as well, seeing as it shares the same genre type. What I mean to say is The Division has broken some new ground for better or worse- it does what it states and no more or less, considering the fact that it sticks to tactics and ultra-realistic firefights.

    While I recognize that even now it still has its flaws, if I had to recommend whether or not to purchase the game I would definitely say to go for it if you can secure the complete package- DLC and deluxe items or whatever else may be available to you. Microsoft, Steam, and Play Station Network all often offer deals on titles that have been out for some time and packages as well so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find on any main platform. Whereas Rainbow Six: Siege is a great game bogged down by paid content and premium status packs and an initial barebones game in terms of content, The Division only really offers three major expansions and the rest of its paid content is mostly cosmetic. I’m glad that Ubisoft has foregone some of its typical shenanigans concerning paid and premium content and followed more along the lines of Bungie and Destiny.

    Ultimately if I were to assign the game a score it would have to be somewhere in the 7.0-8.0 range, even as of now. I’d certainly lean towards the 80% mark rather than anything lower than 75% however, but I cannot say the game doesn’t still have its fair share of glitches, bugs, and design flaws at times. What is there is approachable and definitely enjoyable, it’s just a matter of persistence and patience as well. I definitely enjoy the frantic feel of combat both against computer generated enemies and player controlled foes in the PvP/PvE Dark Zone. The Division is certainly an interesting take on hybrid shooters, that much is certain.    … Expand
  69. MustangMatt07
    Mar 29, 2016
    8
    This is a great game, even though its a destroyed Manhattan the environment is really good looking and well made. The story is well done and the pacing of the game is on par. All the side missions and "intelligence" items that need to be collected keep you busy and wanting to come back. If you decide to check out the dark zone bring backup, more times than not you'll see a couple groups ofThis is a great game, even though its a destroyed Manhattan the environment is really good looking and well made. The story is well done and the pacing of the game is on par. All the side missions and "intelligence" items that need to be collected keep you busy and wanting to come back. If you decide to check out the dark zone bring backup, more times than not you'll see a couple groups of 4-6 players banded together as rogue agents mobbing and looting solo players.

    Only reason i didn't give the game a higher score is because there still seem to be a lot of glitches, such as randomly getting disconnected or everything freezing in the middle of a battle for 5-10 seconds only suddenly to be dead when the action catches back up.    … Expand
  70. nanibaba
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    The game is a perfect combination between MMO, RPG, and Shooter. There is a huge amount of content before you become level 30, the maximum level on the normal map(in the dark zone the maximum is level 99). After you become level 30, the game offers even more content, as you get daily and weekly assignments, you can replay all missions on hard and challenging to earn phoenix credits,The game is a perfect combination between MMO, RPG, and Shooter. There is a huge amount of content before you become level 30, the maximum level on the normal map(in the dark zone the maximum is level 99). After you become level 30, the game offers even more content, as you get daily and weekly assignments, you can replay all missions on hard and challenging to earn phoenix credits, division techs, high-end items, etc.You can play in higher dark zones, and you are able to make the brand new incursions. Not to mention the graphics and the enthralling setting the game gets you in...… Expand
  71. Bopperman
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    I can't understand the ridiculously negative reviews that some people write. I guess the game is just not for you, so suggest you pic something else...each to their own and all that.

    Great game keeps you coming back for more; yes there is farming...so what is that now what players want? The dark zone is the best part, having to extract your loot. The only negative this about The    I can't understand the ridiculously negative reviews that some people write. I guess the game is just not for you, so suggest you pic something else...each to their own and all that.

    Great game keeps you coming back for more; yes there is farming...so what is that now what players want?

    The dark zone is the best part, having to extract your loot.

    The only negative this about The Division is the PVP..during the missions and PvE encounters you use cover and tactics; but PVP seems to always descend into players running around in circles trying to get a shot in with a shotgun. Other weapons in my experience are useless in PvP. I don't really see the point in it.

    Apart from that the game is nearly spot on.    … Expand
  72. Rogeriser
    Dec 16, 2016
    8
    Could have been a solid 10 if they had better (some) melee combat, stealth and more variety in objectives/story. Also they really need to get rid of the Sponging RPG system - it makes sense in a fantasy environment with magic etc but just doesn't feel right in this and only causes you to grow tired of shooting..

    The city looks incredible and graphics are really not as downgraded from    Could have been a solid 10 if they had better (some) melee combat, stealth and more variety in objectives/story. Also they really need to get rid of the Sponging RPG system - it makes sense in a fantasy environment with magic etc but just doesn't feel right in this and only causes you to grow tired of shooting..

    The city looks incredible and graphics are really not as downgraded from the E3 demo as people complain about especially on high end PC where its almost the same. Multiplayer especially PVP is fantastic and seamless, its nice to see a company trying something different for a change and the suspense in the dark zone is really good.    … Expand
  73. banda89
    Oct 17, 2017
    8
    Let's just say this, a videogame is supposed to be FUN. And the division, like Destiny is lots of it.
    They're both Ok games, they haven't reinvented the RPGs or the videogame world. But they`re great fun games. And I know many reviewers just don't see it like that, they see it like work and forget the true nature of videogames.
    That said this games has it flaws. Character customization    Let's just say this, a videogame is supposed to be FUN. And the division, like Destiny is lots of it.
    They're both Ok games, they haven't reinvented the RPGs or the videogame world. But they`re great fun games. And I know many reviewers just don't see it like that, they see it like work and forget the true nature of videogames.
    That said this games has it flaws. Character customization sucks, not many options when you create your agent, still seems like you're on Beta. Moments when in game you are just walking with no real threat. Not many weapon variety, but firing your weapon is tons of fun.
    Dark Zone is intense, and I do mean intense. This is where you do feel the threat. Trying to extract some weapons just to have some NPCs come and kick your arse is hardcore. There's also the threat of not knowing if the other players will betray you or help you.

    Storywise I don't care much, I mean it's not that bad, but the fun side of the gameplay just wants to keep shooting and killing every RIker or Cleaner instead of listening to the story.    … Expand
  74. freall360
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    You can not mention this game without comparing it to Destiny. I have both and play both frequently. Destiny is more fun solo because you see others in the area while you are playing. The Division is a lonely game unless you play with others. If you like shooters you will certainly fine something to like in Destiny. However, like Destiny with the addition of the Taken King I anticipateYou can not mention this game without comparing it to Destiny. I have both and play both frequently. Destiny is more fun solo because you see others in the area while you are playing. The Division is a lonely game unless you play with others. If you like shooters you will certainly fine something to like in Destiny. However, like Destiny with the addition of the Taken King I anticipate this will be a better game in 12 months. Good controls, Good guns, fun and challenging when played with others.… Expand
  75. Pokino
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Muy buen juego, propone cosas novedosas y realmente engancha con sus miles de cosas que hacer en el mapeado, pero al final te das cuenta de que está roto, bugeado, glitcheado y es un infierno en el PvP, además de que llegado a cierto punto ya no hay nada más que hacer excepto la parte que está rota, con lo cual...
  76. Mike6794
    Apr 2, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Grinding Game with a good story. Whenever I first heard about "The Division" I was just getting burned out of Destiny and ultimately very annoyed with that game., and a lot of people were comparing The Division to Destiny which was making me reluctant to buy or even look at the game to be honest. However after the game released a bunch of my friends picked it up and since the game features co-op I figure I would too. When i saw the premise I thought i was walking into another boring grinding game with little in game story, but The Division proved me wrong. What i got was a game that had a very intriguing story and very fun for me to play in co-op with my friends or by myself to explore the world that Ubisoft has built. There is a lot of attention to detail in the programming which i appreciate such as when you are walking through the snow you can look down and see the Boot prints that you are leaving. Ubisoft has also done a very good job at filling in the blanks of the story telling as to how New York went to hell with the included in game intel files and while yes there are a ton of them for you to collect they all seem to offer some interesting detail about the progression of the Green Poison Virus and the decline of society. While I honestly love this game there are a few complaints as I do seem to run into disconnection issues every now and then (I couldn't log into the game initially when i was trying to start playing but restarting my Xbox fixed that and every other time I've had connection issues) and the game whenever you become a higher level likes to spawn bosses randomly;y throughout the world at not the most opportune times but other than that I think it's a great game and would recommend it too anyone who likes grinding games with interesting stories. If you aren't necessarily a fan of grinding games but you like good stories then I'd recommend renting it from Redbox or Gamefly before purchasing it.… Expand
  77. benk144
    Apr 7, 2016
    9
    *8.5 (Better than Destiny!)

    + Beautiful mid - epidemic New York City environment
    + Gunplay and cover based shooting's excellent
    + Excellent fusing of RPG and cover based shooter elements
    + So much more content in it's Vanilla version than Destiny!

    - Occassional bugs and glitches
    - The Dark Zone's ruthless and difficult
    - Occassional server issues
  78. Lo0seChange
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    The Division is a wonderful game taking place in a phenomenal open world recreation of New York City. No doubt the best aspect about this game is the state of the art cover system that creates seamless game play. Never before have I experienced a first or third person shooter with such smooth movements from cover to standing fire positions.

    The second best aspect of this game maybe how    The Division is a wonderful game taking place in a phenomenal open world recreation of New York City. No doubt the best aspect about this game is the state of the art cover system that creates seamless game play. Never before have I experienced a first or third person shooter with such smooth movements from cover to standing fire positions.

    The second best aspect of this game maybe how easy it is to play with your friends. Not matter the level or the area of your friends, you will always be able to fast travel to their position and help them out with their missions (beside the dark zone). One of the negative aspects of this (or positive depending how you view it) is how quickly one can level to the max level of 30 by playing with high ranking friends. I myself reached the max level in just 2 days while not completing close to everything on my map.

    The biggest question of this game is if its built to last. There are many similar elements to games like Destiny with leveling and weapon systems. But unlike destiny, The Division lacks a defining PVP game mode. The Dark Zone offers a some what watered down version of how players can challenge each other but doesn't offer much in terms of testing your PVP skills. With the ability to reach level 30 in just a few days and the dark zone offering not much more than looting, I'm not sure how this game is going to last. It is possible that the DLC can still save the day for The Division but it would have to include another game mode. Right now, it seems limited to just expanding the map to more of the same.

    Overall, this is still a must play game for 2016. It is a very unique game that smoothly combines an open world with action, playing with friends and looting. I just cant see it lasting as long as some of its competitors.    … Expand
  79. galiwampus
    Jul 23, 2016
    8
    At first I wast to sure about this game, overall it seemed very complicated and I didnt want to invest a month of playing to figure out its intricacies, honestly... I almost gave up on it. After some time progressed it became addicting. Honestly, I will tear down a game based on many factors, I have a collection of around 100 XBOX 1 games and frankly... I like about 2 or 3 of them, this isAt first I wast to sure about this game, overall it seemed very complicated and I didnt want to invest a month of playing to figure out its intricacies, honestly... I almost gave up on it. After some time progressed it became addicting. Honestly, I will tear down a game based on many factors, I have a collection of around 100 XBOX 1 games and frankly... I like about 2 or 3 of them, this is one. UBISOFT is a company I believe in thats why I hold stock in there company and honestly... If you want a great Stock buy... BUY UBISOFT. Thank you… Expand
  80. EdLovesGames
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    I love this game. I think the story missions are a lot of fun before you reach max level. The dark zone is one of the most interesting and fun multiplayer experiences I have ever had. This game is a must play!

    Great 9/10
  81. Devin0
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This game is honestly amazing... Anyone that complains about this game just flat out sucks at it cause they keep dying and they usually blame it on the game. You have to plan out what build you want then farm for it then you can bring it in the dz and show it off. Only problem are NPCS are too good but they are getting nerfed tomorrow. Love the game and can't wait for the update 1.4 tomorrow!!!
  82. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    As expansões são péssimas, o jogo é legal em coop até, mas sem ser isso, o jogo é enjoativo. O sistema de lvls foi muito bem pensado, mas ele é simplesmente cansativo. Espero que nos próximos jogos a Ubisoft aprimore, porque vejo muito potencial e pouca praticidade.
  83. JustJohan
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    I've played the tactics / MMO shooter mix Tom Clancy's The Division for 144 hours and I think I can now give my opinion about this game.
    In TC: TD, as an agent of the elite unit division, we save New York, which has been completely emptied by a virus. In the test I will tell if this shooter from Ubisoft is suitable.
    My 8 points rating comes as follows: The story never really comes    I've played the tactics / MMO shooter mix Tom Clancy's The Division for 144 hours and I think I can now give my opinion about this game.
    In TC: TD, as an agent of the elite unit division, we save New York, which has been completely emptied by a virus. In the test I will tell if this shooter from Ubisoft is suitable.
    My 8 points rating comes as follows:

    The story never really comes into the air and remains flat until the end.
    This also applies to the main characteristics.
    This is not a spoiler, by the way!
    If you are expecting a film-rich story here, you will be disappointed and should not think about a purchase.

    Despite the bad story, one of the great strengths of the game is the gameplay / gunplay. The game is filled with a gamepad as well as buttonplay super.
    Who likes third-person shooter will be happy here.
    The big But depends on the Grinding that meanwhile is not as essential as before, but still a large part of the Endgames represents.
    A Grinding preference is needed but still to have fun here.
    The Dark Zone is a way to get the best Ingameloot.
    Here you can hunt or spare other players in the team or alone.
    So the PvP area of ​​the game.
    In addition to PvP, there are additional missions and main missions PvE.

    The shooter is based on the SnowDrop engine and this looks great despite the downgrade. New York looks great by day / night by sharp textures and fashionable!

    In the end one can say one thing: Who likes Grinding, Teamplay and graphics will be happy here.
    However, anyone who expects an epic story will be deceived.
    The game is a lot of fun.

    I hope I could help!    … Expand
  84. UncutSuspiria
    May 10, 2017
    9
    This game is simply amazing and addictive.

    I have played since it was originally released and this was the first game I actually bought the season pass for (have only purchased SP on one other game). The game is fun playing solo or co-op. If you don't have many online friends with the game then there is a matchmaking feature. A bulk of my online friends have been made through the    This game is simply amazing and addictive.

    I have played since it was originally released and this was the first game I actually bought the season pass for (have only purchased SP on one other game).

    The game is fun playing solo or co-op. If you don't have many online friends with the game then there is a matchmaking feature. A bulk of my online friends have been made through the matchmaking.

    The game is not your typical shooter where you can run through without ever dying, COD this is not. You will die, a lot. You will grind for gear and guns, a lot. But, that is one reason it is fun, you are actually working to achieve something.

    In the beginning it did get a bit tedious, but I have never played a game where the developers offer so much free loot and DLC for at such a fast rate. Even after beating the main story there is still yet so much to do. The DLC's also do not just offer an extra map, they open up larger areas, as well as new game modes. thsi game is many games all rolled into one.

    Now...for the Dark Zone.... You will want to break your controller multiple times. It is a great new concept of PvPvE. meanign all players are friendly except for the AI. But, a player can go 'rogue' and take you out if they want or start a fight. there is awesome loot in the DZ you have to extract and other players can steal it from you. I cursed the game developers so many times for this creation, but it was because I was simply butthurt.

    For what you get with this game I am shocked it is now cheap. It is jam packed full of content. A must own.    … Expand
  85. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    yet to come -----------------------------------------------------------------
  86. tariqalardah
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    This was my game for 2 years now, i was playing it exclusively for 18 months!
    This kind of game that really get me addicted with much much to do and different exciting experiences, it really has game inside game - my favorite survival dlc. It is a late review, but had the time to do it waiting the sequel.
  87. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Honestly, I finish this game a long time ago, and I don't have my game analysis paper with me right now :(

    But I give this game a score of 8 out of 10
  88. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would. Initially I was unhappy with the overly spongy enemies and to some degree that holds true even after levelling up gear to almost max level. When matched with enemies at close to your level the combat is exciting and enjoyable but away from your own level they become super easy or super tanky.
    Overall, an enjoyable game though it got boring    I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would. Initially I was unhappy with the overly spongy enemies and to some degree that holds true even after levelling up gear to almost max level. When matched with enemies at close to your level the combat is exciting and enjoyable but away from your own level they become super easy or super tanky.
    Overall, an enjoyable game though it got boring once the grind for the "ultimate" gear set was the only thing left to play for.    … Expand
  89. storygamer
    Sep 23, 2020
    8
    Tom Clancy´s games are a guarantor for thrilling action. The Division is set in a post-epidemic chaotic open world New York City, where you play a member of a special troop, who has to cope with numerous exciting tasks. And here comes the big plus of this game: it is massive in every aspect. The city, the opportunities, the missions and the presentation are colossal. Even if the tasks getTom Clancy´s games are a guarantor for thrilling action. The Division is set in a post-epidemic chaotic open world New York City, where you play a member of a special troop, who has to cope with numerous exciting tasks. And here comes the big plus of this game: it is massive in every aspect. The city, the opportunities, the missions and the presentation are colossal. Even if the tasks get a bit repetitive from time to time, the RPG elements and looting system make sure, that you play again and again. A great tactical cover shooter!… Expand
  90. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    Постапокалиптический Нью-Йорк заснеженный и мрачный. Улицы забиты брошенными автомобилями, кучами мусора и где-то даже трупами. Новый вирус долларовой оспы или гриппа выкашивает людей толпами. Мы в роли спецагента пытаемся разобраться с преступными группировками города и стараемся сделать всё возможное для помощи выжившим. Играем в жанре шутера от третьего лица на большой карте сПостапокалиптический Нью-Йорк заснеженный и мрачный. Улицы забиты брошенными автомобилями, кучами мусора и где-то даже трупами. Новый вирус долларовой оспы или гриппа выкашивает людей толпами. Мы в роли спецагента пытаемся разобраться с преступными группировками города и стараемся сделать всё возможное для помощи выжившим. Играем в жанре шутера от третьего лица на большой карте с возможностью работы в команде по сети, но это так для информации. Мы больше любим работать соло. Патронов благо у нас завались, только однажды умудрился ушатать весь боезапас на штурмовухе, пришлось последних двух типов урабатывать снайперкой. В игре присутствует детальная кастомизация персонажа, то есть мы выбираем как выглядит наш герой. Хотя типажи лиц, как мне кажется, весьма идиотские. В The Division весьма любопытная система укрытия - перебегание/переход от места к месту очень удобен, хотя временами работает не идеально. Подбешивает, когда наш вояка время от времени не может повернуться в углу в нужную сторону и упорно становится спиной к противнику. Стоя за укрытием мы можем наблюдать курсор на экране, который показывает в какую точку будет вестись огонь после того как наш персонаж высунется из-за укромного места. Приятная стрельба, ощущается отдача, ствол слегка уводит. В игре весьма удобная карта боя, указывающая сектор угрозы. Бой соответственно здесь лучше вести из укрытия короткими очередями, все героические набеги заканчиваются очень быстро летальным исходом. Понятие хэдшота в игре весьма условное, черепа у всех крепкие поэтому по сути действие в стелс режиме со снайперкой ограничивается одним юнитом и то как правило добивать из той же снайперки его придётся ещё парой-тройкой выстрелов. В The Division вообще играть реально продуктивно только штурмовухой, прочие пистолеты и дробовики они так или иначе тактически ущербные. Миссий много они весьма разнообразные, хотя по сути принцип один - «пришёл - зачистил - победил». Сюжет... ну если честно не особо тут он присутствует, есть проблема и надо ее решать - вот и сюжет. Здесь нет глубоко философских изысканий, нет сильных харизматичных персонажей с историей, драмой и т.д. Просто нужно зачистить город от бандитов и помочь людям в беде, ну и сделать что-то для борьбы с заразой. Как бы то ни было играть в The Division было интересно. Это действительно весьма качественный шутер от третьего лица, проработанный детально, атмосферный и достаточно реалистичный.… Expand
  91. pmart004
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    A good but not excellent game.

    Delivers all you want in an shooter game like with a different approach, RPG-based, so don't expect to kill someone with a headshot!

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#48 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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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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