The Division - Review Thread
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...I would probably go 7.0 after around 20 hours with the game. That is a what I consider to be 'good' as well. But I just think that the rewards suck and the loot is too generic.
All the people on the fence, who did not like the game, or broke and can't buy have a rally point now.
Some of this he is spot on. I don't think every game needs elves, or space Marines to be fantastic though.
AncientDiety
Banned
The game is pretty bland to be honest....starting to regret my purchase. Got sucked in by hype i'm weak.
Diablohead
Member
I played the beta without Xbox live and all you miss out on is the dark zone and mission matchmaking / grouping
I am honestly wanting to go back to Primal. Much more enjoyable game for me.
How many hours have you put in? Just curious only 10 hours in and feel slight fatigue. Regular MMO on PC I can play for days though.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Man, seeing a shift on this page after people are playing for several days. Went from 90+ get hype, you got learnt Destiny...
To the very same Destiny complaints of blandness, and people saying it is a solid 7.5 game.
Just as Destiny, (or other looter games), you either love it, or ho-hum.
To the very same Destiny complaints of blandness, and people saying it is a solid 7.5 game.
Just as Destiny, (or other looter games), you either love it, or ho-hum.
I actually think Destiny is a much better game. I just like the loot and gameplay better. Impressions tend to settle after enough time with a game.
The main thing I agree with Jim on is that the loot is generic just higher powered. It's not generic because the higher end loot has perks, but I am guessing Jim didn't play for long enough to get to appreciate any of that. Although the loot is generic because there are no really "unique" and different fun end game weapons. The end game gear just seems to be more powerful and have OP perks. But look and feel is the same.
I feel like Jim could make his basic generic argument about any genre though. "If you like platformers, then you'll have some fun with Mario. Otherwise don't bother."
AncientDiety
Banned
I agree, imo Destiny is a better game then division.
Exploratory
Banned
As a New Yorker this game is 10/10 when it comes to setting. Going to the Times Square train station and being an exact replica to the point that I can stand on a flight of stairs where me and an ex broke up. That shit is crazy lol. It really makes you say wow.
I wish other things like Central Park and BK were in it though.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Yeah it's great, I just bought it yesterday after all the great impressions >_>
Comparing Division and Destiny at launch, Division >>>>>>>
I already find Division somewhat superior. TTK is still fantastic though.
jim2point0
Banned
As far as "looter shooters" go, I'm enjoying this less than I thought I would. Once you've fired an assult rifle, you've fired them all. There's nothing really special about weapons with a higher rarity.
That's why I think I'd prefer looter shooters with a sci fi twist like Destiny and Borderlands. There's room to make the loot more varied. I don't know about Destiny, but in Borderlands there's a huge variety to the weapon types which makes the looting aspect a lot more interesting. You can also jump in those games....
That's why I think I'd prefer looter shooters with a sci fi twist like Destiny and Borderlands. There's room to make the loot more varied. I don't know about Destiny, but in Borderlands there's a huge variety to the weapon types which makes the looting aspect a lot more interesting. You can also jump in those games....
Totally the opposite for me and I played a shitload of vanilla Destiny
Ulysses 31
Member
Kinda agree with that Sterling excerpt, I have to take a break after about an hour of play or else it becomes tedious. Playing Mostly solo and matchmaking the story missions.
Spacecowboy77
Member
I'm on 12 or so, kinda stopped playing. Stardew sucked me in...
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Enjoying the game but for a game so based on looting there are only so many times I care to loot a pair of generic jeans and beanies.
They really need exotic stuff but as far as the real world goes they gave away the most unique stuff in the game(R6, military, police and firefighter)
They really need exotic stuff but as far as the real world goes they gave away the most unique stuff in the game(R6, military, police and firefighter)
TheSpecialOne
Banned
I'm just going to quote myself again after getter so much flack for my initial comments.
Saucycarpdog
Member
I'll agre with Jim about the mission variety. I run away from the encounters when I see them because they're so boring.
Vault Dweller 111
Member
:lol
LOL. Yeah, skinny jeans are not what I consider to be 'epic loot.'
duck_sauce
Member
?I fully expect the review aggregate to settle in around high 70s low 80s
It really is a polarizing set of games (Destiny/Division). I absolutely love The Division but if you're not into min/max and loot chase it's going to be a solid experience for the story/solo play but that's about it.
Either you can't get enough or it's not for you.
It really is a polarizing set of games (Destiny/Division). I absolutely love The Division but if you're not into min/max and loot chase it's going to be a solid experience for the story/solo play but that's about it.
Either you can't get enough or it's not for you.
Spacecowboy77
Member
One thing that pissed me off that I've yet to see picked up by reviewers, there are no melee weapons!
You're in a quarantined city, basically apocalyptic scenario, and everybody's running armed to the teeth with machine guns and unlimited bullets.
I'd love some epic melee gear to bash people's head in
You're in a quarantined city, basically apocalyptic scenario, and everybody's running armed to the teeth with machine guns and unlimited bullets.
I'd love some epic melee gear to bash people's head in
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Yup
...Scatter...
Banned
It's a good game. Didn't grab me off the bat like Destiny did. Not nearly as compelling. Still good though and will finish the story. I'm level 9 now so I'm sure I'll get more jackets & beanies to look forward to that no one will notice.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Are you shitting me?
At least it will differentiate from nearly everyone having the same face.
It's America *shrug*
I'm in complete agreement with Jim on this one. In my opinion, the core gameplay serves it's purpose to a mediocre degree.
Also, why is no one driving a car? Did the virus also kill all the car engines?
Pumps ran out of gas, which is why most cars are abandoned at the stations. Why would anyone be rolling around in heavily infected areas?
blame space
Banned
That mall mission was so freaking intense on hard with 3 other people.
Coin Return
Loose Slot
Based on my time with the game so far, that's the score I'd give it.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Ridin' dirty?
Razgriz-Specter
Member
This is something that does bug me, JTF has all those humvees but don't drive around?
get a motorcycle as some super duper ulta drop( maybe when DLC opens the other half of Manhattan)
Cleaners have garbage trucks but we never see them moving.
Knives, baseball bats(which enemies have) police nightstick?
Driving in NYC is already a nightmare before the prospects of A) having no gas, B) navigating through a sea of abandoned cars blocking the streets, and C) intentional ambushes and roadblocks by bandits.
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Effigenius
Member
Funny that you say that. I chose this over primal because much as I love far cry, this was something different. I played it all day yesterday with a friend for the first time and it's ok... I am going to play it again today with that same friend and if I still don't like it I think I will trade it in for primal. Primal is on sale for $50 next week at best buy, which is $40 with gcu, so it should be close to a straight up trade if I trade it today and buy it next week.
I was talking about the "unlimited bullets"
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Deleted member 17706
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This is one of those rare instances where the setting of a game is so off-putting that I've more or less decided to not give it a go despite being otherwise interested in the gameplay and mechanics it seems to offer.
The setup is just dumb. Well beyond the point of being able to suspend disbelief.
The setup is just dumb. Well beyond the point of being able to suspend disbelief.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Thanks for the heads up.
I have not played a Far Cry game since the very first one on PC. So Primal is going to feel VERY fresh to me.
Anyone who follows Jim on YT probably saw that coming. He had impressions up for the beta and for day one, and in both his opinions were solid "meh"s.
From all the early press and impressions I've seen, I've pretty much decided to hold off on picking it up. I don't have any of my friends playing yet, I think a drop to $40 should do it for me.
I'm still very interested in seeing how well the game pans out to stuff like Year Two content.
From all the early press and impressions I've seen, I've pretty much decided to hold off on picking it up. I don't have any of my friends playing yet, I think a drop to $40 should do it for me.
I'm still very interested in seeing how well the game pans out to stuff like Year Two content.