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The Division 2 - Review Thread
- Thread starter vestan
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I usually don't really care what MC any particular game gets (although Anthem was something to see). But with this game, it really bugs me it's not getting a better metacritic score. The game is, pardon my language, fucking awesome. It deserves more credit.
looks like ubisoft fixed most of the complaints from the original in 2.
that said, i wished it is on a different 'settings'. Military-esque settings in washington DC? I don't know how things can be even more generic from a personal point of view.
Great for those into this type of games and settings though.
that said, i wished it is on a different 'settings'. Military-esque settings in washington DC? I don't know how things can be even more generic from a personal point of view.
Great for those into this type of games and settings though.
This.
The game is a bit overwhelming IMO in terms of game mechanics but not so overwhelming that it's impossible to get a grasp of.
I am still learning how to use my time effeciently between missions and answering agents calls for help, best loadout and gear to use. When to scrap and when to save weapons etc. etc. There really is alot to consider when playing and i kind of like it. Discussions like the Division 2 OT is fun because everyone is giving their input.
Game is also seriously becoming of one the best looking games ever for me. Not only because of its graphics per se, but because of the huge scale of the world map and how every single object from a soda can to a fucking mars rover is modeled in painstakingly detail. It makes the whole thing much more cohesive and believable.
That's on PC with all maxed at 3440x1440 and 60 FPS locked though, not sure if I can say the same for the console versions.
That's on PC with all maxed at 3440x1440 and 60 FPS locked though, not sure if I can say the same for the console versions.
What blew my mind was when walking around your character foot will hit objects scattered on the ground and i hear the sounds so clearly in my Sony 7.1 channel headset. Turned a corner too quickly and hit a couple of glass bottles on a table. The building interiors with debris everywhere and ambient light from smouldering fires and or lamps is just jaw dropping. Then you still have to factor in the rain storms, mist and fog and the sunsets, WOW.
It must have taken the devs ages to craft this world but one that you have to appreciate the amount of effort they put into it. Crazy detail everywhere. i can imaging this in 4k on PC with everything turned up to max must have one reaching for a tub of vaseline and tissue.
Wish this game had a flashlight you could use in dark alleys but man the games atmosphere and graphics is top tier.
You're absolutely correct but it won't happen. Bungie is a sacred cow for some reason.
It's awesome to see so many positive impressions from critics, but most of all people on ERA. It's a tough wait for me - I'm saving it for the Easter long weekend near the end of April. Suuuuuper looking forward to it. That plus Game of the Thrones in the same weekend. OMG.
After playing the demo for a bit, i get what the game is trying to do and i really want to get the game but i do think it has to be a little bit balanced towards solo play.
I have an Ubi promo code ready and waiting for this.
I have an Ubi promo code ready and waiting for this.
Fully agree. Ubi has really turned things around this gen with WD2, AC Odyssey, Far Cry 5, and now Division 2. They've easily become one of my favourite publishers.
I guess my question would be less "can solo enjoyment somehow be squeezed from this game" and more "does this game compete with the premier solo player experiences competing for my time"
I know that's not the game's goal, so it would just be an unexpected happy occurrence
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It's designed around co-op play of course, but it's more than capable of delivering a very, very good, enjoyable, and meaty campaign even for solo players (if you're not expecting a knockout story, that is). Missions, combat encounters, enemy variety, AI design, build variety, open world- all of this is stuff that shines in solo play pretty much just as much as it does when played with friends (or through matchmaking).
I think the Division and Far Cry games are a little different with how the developers talk about them publicly. I don't blame anyone for calling them soulless when the marketing materials designed to sell the games have more to say than the professionally written stories contained in the games themselves. Especially when we have the developer on the record saying they are intentionally making their games this way to avoid hurting anyone's feelings.
The Guardian (2/5 Stars)
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/mar/19/tom-clancys-the-division-2-game-review
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/mar/19/tom-clancys-the-division-2-game-review
Man, I really don't wanna do the whole 'jump down a reviewers throat' thing, but this game ain't no 2/5
And D1 and Ghost Recon Wildlands and Rainbow Six: Seige. They've been on fire this gen.
That was his review of loot shooters, not The Division 2. Absolute garbage writing.
Looking at the writers name should have been the first sign 'Edwin Evans-Thirlwell'
2/5, what nonsense.
Classic Evans-Thirwell review, high on navel gazing and political pondering, low on the actual game. He seems to care more about the themes and motivations than most people.
That review also didn't mention a single thing about endgame.
After just 7 hours in I agree with this. Leaps and bounds above Anthem in my eyes and I enjoyed Anthem for what it was.
What's a good summary for the pros and cons?
81 meta, what are the main problems reviewers had.
Thinking of picking this up tomorrow. Skipped the original
81 meta, what are the main problems reviewers had.
Thinking of picking this up tomorrow. Skipped the original
How's the loot side of the game right now? The first one went through some rocky patches with how the loot was rolling/dropping.
Does it feel fun and fair or is it unbalanced?
Seems like more of a woke review than a game review.
Does it feel fun and fair or is it unbalanced?
Seems like more of a woke review than a game review.
Ya, this.game.is def worth a 9 easily. Most.complete looter shooter and gaas game.in.the market.
lol at the comparison to Skyrim in one of the views. I really enjoyed the original and they ironed out a lot of the flaws of the first one from what I played in the beta. I still can't get the hang of the complicated inventory and clunky skills upgrade process (go back to base to upgrade your skills, really?) but the gameplay loop was very good, and that's really what matters.
I hope people are satisfied with this game, also on its own merits and not just because other similar games were lacklustre.
I hope people are satisfied with this game, also on its own merits and not just because other similar games were lacklustre.
Yeah they still do serve a purpose... I'm sure there are a lot of people waiting for reviews before jumping in.
Here's a summary:
Pros: Very good game, a standout in the looter-shooter genre, great even for solo players, Ubi is also on top when it comes to support, bugfixing and communication with the playerbase, loads of content, beautiful presentation, great gameplay diversity.
Cons: It has no political commentary, which it obviously should have because it takes place in Washington.
Sounds good to be honest. Especially being good for solo players.
Will Def pick up.
Vehemently disagree, just because it takes place in D.C. does not mean it absolutely must have forced political agendas/current events smattered all about, I play games to escape the current radical political climate, not to get a distasteful regurgitated newsfeed with slanted jabs at either side of the table.
Another shit review complaining about politics (or lack there of). I'd love to see his character, because I very much doubt he put much time into the game.
Hmmm...
I have not yet played the division 2, so I don't really have a dog in this fight, but I love looter shooters, hence me checking out this thread to see what the critical opinion is.
This review.... is something else... First of all, the only real gameplay complaint i can find is that the loot gets in the way (huh?). Has this reviewer played any other games in this genre? Has he heard of diablo, which is literally all loot? All the other complaints seem to be about not having enough social commentary.
I guess the good one can take away from this is that games / gaming has come a long way if this is the discourse around them now.
That's exactly my take as well, I was mocking the "journalists" who believe that the political message of a video game is an important thing that should be considered when scoring the game.
The last place I'd look for meaningful political commentary is a game about increasing the crit chance on my superhero cop assassin.
That is one of the most important aspects of a looter shooter.
When a game is so clearly political and yet does it as bad as this one it needs to be commented on.
That having been said ducking it so many points for that alone seems very harsh.
As a previous staunch anthem defender anything less than an 8/10 for Div 2 is utter madness.
It's absolutely staggering the amount of enjoyment / gametime I have gotten out of the game since early release and as we all know with these types of games it's only the beginning. It's by far the best launch for one of these games to date.
I still wish they had taken more risks with the gameplay but other than that I adore it.
It's absolutely staggering the amount of enjoyment / gametime I have gotten out of the game since early release and as we all know with these types of games it's only the beginning. It's by far the best launch for one of these games to date.
I still wish they had taken more risks with the gameplay but other than that I adore it.
Yep, you can totally see that the reviewer knows what he is talking about and is not biased by that "generic/politics" nonsense. He knows (looter) shooters and is reviewing the game based on that, nothing more.
And if you do that, you can't come to the conclusion that this is a mediocre or even bad game.
It has some technical issues/bugs, but the game itself is doing a lot of things right and is just a lot of fun if you like genre.
It's even really good as a single player experience and has enough content without doing things like the raid or visiting the Dark Zone / PvP modes.
This is fair. You can address the political missteps if that's your opinion as a reviewer. That's completely understandable. It's the specific lack of opinions on gameplay and seeming lack of insight on looter shooters (i.e. is it a good one of these?) that rubs me the wrong way reading it.