I'm torn on this.
On the one hand, the game has layer upon layer of interesting systems and RPG-like mechanics. I feel like I picked up more diverse and interesting loot in just the open beta, then the entirety of Anthem. And whilst the sheer amount of information it throws at you is overwhelming at first, it bodes very well for longevity and having things to do in the end-game.
The minute-to-minute gameplay is also solid, reminds me of Gears of War's horde mode in terms of having to clear out waves of enemies using cover mechanics and co-op, really like some of the abilities (auto-turrets!) and there is definitely enough customisability to create a character I enjoy playing.
But the setting is just so damn bland. Diablo has heaven and hell, PSO has alien planets, Anthem has lush jungles.. this has run-down Washington DC. On paper, it's interesting enough, but man, it just looks like countless other games I've played before it but minus the zombies.
I'm also a bit disappointed by Ubisoft's interpretation of diversity. The first couple of times they did the "Ha you are taking orders from a woman!" thing I was down with it, but by the end of the beta, and after meeting countless strong independent black women, I was left wondering where the fuck all the Asians went in their near-future vision of Washington? Hopefully, we have some more Asian characters in the full-game but yer, it's a bit of a pet peeve how we're left out of most diversity efforts, especially film and videogames. But that's just a moan and doesn't really impact my decision to buy or not buy the game at all.
So I dunno, it ticks a ton of my gameplay boxes but I just don't know if I want to explore Division's 2 world, it just seems so uninviting and dull. Going to watch some clips to see if it expands beyond that later in the game.
