Tom Clancy's The Division 2 (PS4)

My boy is made up but I've took his controller off him for giving cheek.

The Division 2 is another in the play it safe school of game design. If the first game works, make a sequel but if it aint broke, don't fix it. The problem with this is, while this game is still lots of fun it does feel kind of familiar.You don't have to have played the first Division game to play this, but if you don't the story will not make much sense on its own. That said you begin Division 2 by making up an entirely new character.If you liked the first Division game then Division 2 is literally the same thing only transported to Washington DC. The game engine is exactly the same, with just a few minor tweaks here and there. While the snowy New York of the first game was extremely atmospheric Washington just does not look as interesting. Perhaps you have to be American to appreciate the shock value of seeing your capital in ruins.As with the first game the graphics are absolutely stunning. If you like taking your time with games there is so much detail here to see and explore.Gameplay is a by now standard third person cover and shoot format. More so than the first game though combat mixes it up a little with AI opponents using gadgets and outflanking tactics which means you can't just park yourself in one spot and stay there. Combat and exploration make up the bulk of the game with you freeing up the city piece by piece from the gangs who have taken over.You earn XP as you play which allows you to level up and choose more abilities. You will also be constantly upgrading your equipment, which also has levels and different bonuses. Together this aspect makes Division 2 feel a lot like an RPG, only with guns and drones rather than swords and spells. While this is a comfortably familiar concept in RPG's it does detract somewhat from the realism. The same type of gun will appear multiple times with ever increasing power. Compare this to Ghost Recon Wildlands which is much more grounded in reality with guns doing the same damage throughout.There are options to play the Division 2 as a co-op game or competitively in the Dark Zones. Much of this will take place after you reach the level cap (at level 30), finish the main story and are looking for something else to do.Overall the Division 2 can be a lot of fun, especially if you buy into the story and take time to play it, almost as an RPG. The actual gameplay can however be pretty repetitive, with each new section of the city just involving more of the same. While there is a lot of imagination in how the different gangs are presented the game lacks the impact of the original. It's enjoyable but I hope they don't go on to make a Division 3.

Great graphics, excellent gameplay but completely spoiled for me because you have no save points, the game apparently saves at the server and what happens is that if you leave the game in the middle of a mission you have to go right back to the start.After playing the game (single player) for some two hours and getting to a significant point in the mission I paused it to take a break for lunch. Coming back it had broken connection with the game server and I had to start the mission all over again, completely losing the two hours I had put in. How stupid the construct a game to operate this way...

Better than fifa

...the gameplay is fun but the movement of the character is nowhere near as fluid as an assassin's creed character or even farcry game.The most frustrating thing about this game is that you can't play offline. You have to connect to the online services which slows everything down so much. If their server is busy you can't play the game. Avoid this and buy any other open world 3rd person shooter that can be played offline.

Visually stunning, Division 2 places you in Washington D.C. approximately 7 months after the events of the original game. Lighting has been overhauled, meaning the different environments seem rich and full of colour during daytime hours, but accurately represent a city in lockdown during the night. Whilst more accurate, this can make for some frustrating gameplay when some areas are so dark as to make it difficult to see your enemies. There are now two different Dark Zones, together with areas referred to as Strongholds. These additional areas are very well explained to the player, so those who never played the original will not be at any disadvantage. Raids and Clans also make an appearance, but I’ve yet to use either option as yet. Cover to cover movement is fluid and the different weapons each handle distinctly, so use the gun range at the Base of Operations to get a feel for which suit your style before wandering out into the city by your lonesome. Enemy AI is noticeably improved on the original, NPCs are quicker and will strategically move to flank you, whilst snipers take cover towards the top of buildings. Surviving encounters gives you a sense of satisfaction. The skill set has been overhauled and improved on and your Agent now has a wealth of Division tech to choose from, including Drone, Hive and Firefly (although the original ballistic shields, seeker mines and gun turrets make an appearance too). Well worth the asking price, the game is excellent at launch and will only improve with further updates.

Love this game to the bits! Especially now with Warlords of New York. Love the mechanic. Great graphics! Extremely good details! I couldn’t believe how much attention they put into this game. The variety of scenery is amazing! From bunkers to forests!A must buy, for any shooter looter in a post apocalyptic setting, fan!

It is everything that you would expect from The Division series now. A great all round with no bugs or glitches that I have come across while playing.I would highly recommend getting the game if you enjoyed the first one. It is a much improved version!