well, for me i liked it, maybe because i thought its really gonna suck and it would be the most shittiest thing ever and turned out it was good ...
the bad thing are 1-sluggish character movement,specially in cover
2-the graphics are good,but when you remember th first gameplay you'll see the huge downgrade
3-bullet-sponge enemies,even the low level ones can take shit-load of bullets to die and one-on-one with NPS(even if its level4 and you're level 8)it will kick your ass

I was in the closed beta a week or so ago from pre ordering and really enjoyed it, so was looking forward to the open beta to play with friends, was not disappointed.

There's something very satisfying rolling through with a group of 4 friends through the dark zone running down Rogue Agents. We had a blast. We did all the missions on Hard and took our time and planned out our moves.

Wether or not it lives up to the original trailers and videos or scope is yet to be seen, but I enjoyed the hell out of both beta rounds and am anxiously awaiting the full release. It won't be for everyone, but I for one am in and ready to roll!

This article helped me decide to skip this always online crap

The darkzone is garbage for solo players, full of trolls and weak loot. It won't last no where near as long as destiny.

No real Single Player Campaign, no purchase for me.

I enjoyed the betas quite a lot, missions are enjoyable and the darkzone is as well but its definitely recommended to travel in packs. Only thing is that during the beta there really wasn't much loot to be found in the darkzone so I hope thats just a beta thing which I'm sure it is.

Don't think the poster knows what he's talking about. Saying it's empty and pointless is absolute ridiculous to even say that and I never even felt like I wasn't it full control of my character during cover.

The division is and will be a work in progress, all mmo's on pc come out and always need plenty of work to sort them out in ways of content, patches. But the division certainly is a very smooth ride and so much feels rite compared to Destiny which so much felt wrong.

Also to say it's deffo for squads in dark zones is wrong, you can survive easy even as a solo player I know I've done it..

I can't wait for the division but no way did I ever feel like it was empty and pointless, seems like another empty and pointless attack on the division to me.

my experience with it has been OK.

My PC is really showing its age with title because i am only able to get about ~40fps at 2560x1080p on low settings. I know i will see some performance improvements once proper drivers get released for the full title release, but i am not expecting much gains.

Other than my PC showing its age i have had fun with it, and plan to pick it up at some point after upgrading my GPU and system memory =p

I played it on Friday for about an hour or so.

It was fun from what I was playing.. I liked it for the most part. But I still dunno if I wanna buy it.

Already got so much stuff to finish playing as it is. But it's on my radar.

Only thing I really didn't like was the announcement of the enemies and stuff when you got to the objective was super super loud in my headset. Louder then when Fay Lau would contact your character. I think it was called ISAC or something like that.

ive been playing it alone and has some real good time on my own, but then i met the coolest ppl i can ever find online and from there it just took off, we had sooo much fun inside and outside of the darkzone, i spent all these days just replaying the 2 missions offered with them and i can belive how much fun i had, definatly picking this up

The beta answered questions i had and now i'm just waiting for the full game, i reached the beta level cap and i'm at the point where i want more content and explore more of the world.

People are telling us this game is fun with friends. Uh,ANYTHING is fin with friends. This game is beyond boring. The story is lame, combat is repetitive, world feels empty,etc. At least Destiny was a little bit interesting. Sci fi is the future. Modern day garbage is BORING!

I've been playing a bunch of the dark zone, and while it certainly is fun, I can't see it lasting that long. Hopefully they add elements to make it less repetitive.

I'm kind of disappointed with it too. The way people were talking about it, it was like the next big thing. It feels like fetch mission after fetch mission. I like the how the inventory is set up though.

I was disappointed as well. I understand the direction just not my cup of tea...On to the next

I can't wait to hunt down Rogue Agents in the full game!

After playing the Division, this game is terrible. Do yourself a favor and save your money.

I played the beta too and I honestly really enjoyed it, but I can see why you'd disagree. Hopefully the game is content-filled and awesome when it fully releases!

I just noticed but, what happened to the 3D map on the ground!? That's one thing I liked about the game when I saw the trailers, its very unique but they've reverted back to an actual map like every other game...mm, not a fan, but that's probably just me...

I thought it was Fun but only when i was with Friends... the PVP(Dark Zone) Area is Broken... if you are going to play alone avoid the Dark Zone.. I'll say after a Week everyone will learn to just camp Extractions... Teams of 4 will Dominate .. The Area's seem very Empty.. alot of running around with nothing to do

I played it back during the closed test and yeah, it's boring af. My problem was the gameplay itself, it feels so bland.

I think it's safe to assume someone on the Ubisoft team is reading feedback like all the ^ above. And it appears it's a healthy split between those that were sold and plan on purchasing and those that were ultimately disappointed and do not plan on purchasing (at least not right away). But there are also those of us who are stuck in the middle and not completely sold on either side at this point. I am one of those people, but I'm definitely leaning towards not purchasing right away. I need to see more. While I found TD enjoyable at times, I felt a lot of the content was monotonous filler, the environments, while beautifully crafted, felt empty, and AI weak. The true riveting moments were present during the story missions which is where the game shines.

Then...There's the Dark Zone, and this is where things get really murky for me... To sum it up, I think it's an interesting concept marred by its own reality; I found it to be no more than a glorified chaotic deathmatch with little depth and the same emptiness present throughout the rest of the game. Overall, there is a LOT of potential here and I can only hope to see these pieces evolve and improve once the game releases. But until then I'm going to stick it out on the sidelines and hold out desperately hoping for a much deeper, more gratifying experience on March 8th or shortly thereafter. I'm probably not the only person who has stated this, but Ubisoft REALLY cannot afford to drop the ball here. A lot of money, development time, and I don't think it'd be too crazy to say, the future of Ubisoft rests on the success of THIS game. They cannot afford another disaster like AC: Unity - which I'm fairly certain the beta has proven that won't be the case. All in all though, I'm confident the majority of criticisms people have levied will be addressed at some point... the true test here will be time itself.

A lot of people don't realize this is just a Beta as you can see talents or perks aren't shown in the beta neither is majority of the map or content. There are already 3 expansions due to take place. Underground, Survival, and Last Stand; all of which are exactly as they sound. I can't even begin to imagine the mass amounts of content that has been left of the beta. I believe the beta is exactly what BETAS are to fix various bugs, work on game mechanics, server stronghold, glitches, gun strength; NPC placement, quantity and strength. Also the loot aspect is missing because they do not want to reveal the numerous guns that can be obtained in full game until the full game. The beta is just a taste test not a full blown experience and people need to realize this. Also your experience in the beta may have not been pleasant but full game it could completely different with the full game content. I believe this game has great potential an excellent time playing it with and without friends. Also of which, my friends, I invited to play and all have seemed to really soak in the game and enjoy it. This game definitely reminded me of my former love Socom 2: US Navy Seals. Although I would love to see some more alternatives for cover or even player mechanics such as crouching and going prone which areally very easy to implement and would change the entire aspect of being stealthy i.e. being able to lay down beside cars or in between a bush, silently teasing your enemy as the wallow and wonder where they are being tagged from. I believe that feature would make this game spark as it did in Socom 2 because the silencers in this game do not do these weapons justice. As for the cover alternatives I believe that higher building access and window views would bring the sniper aspect alive which many players, along with me, love. I'm not saying skyscrapers like battlefield but high enough for me to take my sniper rifle to a higher ground and cover my team in combat situations taking this game just a little higher on the scale giving a bit more realism. As for the sponging that could be toned down a bit for PVP but it does give the opportunity to escape recuperate and come up with an elaborate plan and last chance to fight back, also which I have done many times in the beta so far. A trading system should hands down be implemented as well as game modes like execution, demolition or even hostage rescue in their very own Dark Zones in matchmaking only. I think these things would really set the Dark Zone on fire and give it the spark people are looking for.

The problem for me is that I was expecting a Tom Clancy style Day Z but it turns out it's just another Destiny game.

I wasn't planning on getting this but my friends got me to download the beta so I had a go with them and got hooked right away. I like the dz to when dumbasses try to take you're gear and you put them down feels good lol got it pre orderd now.

Keep in mind that the beta only had 1/4 of the actually game map available, with the Dark Zone in the Beta barely 1/3 of the actual Dark zone. The main game with be MUCH bigger and more to do and explore then the beta. Not to mention the ability upgrades that wasn't available in the beta, item crafting, the security wing upgrades, the full campaign, superior grade weapons that is earned through campaign, and we haven't even gotten to try our perks yet.

i really hoped this would be my "Destiny Killer" because i stopped playing Destiny a few months ago (after 2600+ hours) and i want a new "Loot shooter" but the world of The Division is really really boring compared to Bungie's baby. I can't imagine my jaw dropping on the floor like the first time in the Vault of Glass or something.

The actual "shooting" feels like you're playing softair!

I dissed this game to hell and back and when I finally played it I was surprised at how detailed it is and how fun dark zone is with friends. I hope to god this doesn't turn into another destiny experience (even though I actually love destiny </3).

For me it's an average game and it will get boring too quickly. Not many buildings to enter in and out, graphics are not enough to make you go wow, predicted enemy layout.

I'd give it a 6.5 and rent first before you buy.

Have to admit, I tore Destiny apart but I still had more fun with it than I have done with the Division.

I'm finding it so dull that I'm really having to fight with myself to stick with it at times. Won't be buying it day 1 that's for sure, but I'll see how it improves before thinking of picking it up.

So by 'unsatisfied*, does the journo mean they were left wanting more?.....job done then .

I changed the headline for you "The Division Beta -- A satisfying Experience".

Your welcome! :)

I've noticed the people who don't seem to like it just don't seem to like PvP and just don't like to be killed by other players. The issue I have with that is the DZ is by far the best part and the only area that is remotely interesting, the outside PvE area is completely lifeless and boring, if your buying this just to play SP then I think your wasting your money as it's not the best RPG or the most interesting Open world to play in.

I like it, that's all that matters to me.

I played both betas and I like the game. BUT it felt more like a destiny game. And I am not talking about shooter mechanics or third vs. first person stuff. I am talking about this type of game. For me, personally, I wish this game would have more down the road with Fallout RPG wise. The world in the beta is kinda dull and empty. Maybe not as much as in Destiny but not miles ahead of it. The story was always an issue with Destiny and I feel the same with Division. Hope I am wrong though.

Beta was alot of fun, buying it based off that experience.

I liked what i played of the division beta and have pre orderd the gold edition. Can't wait till the 8th.

Put in over 3 days over the 2 betas and really enjoyed the game with my psn friends of 8yrs, having a smoke and a drink chatting together. We play stealth, tagging each enemy and letter the timer go down to zero before we shoot, great game and rewarding if played correctly and not just run and gun.
Btw there audio files were a great listen into the civillian stories like the girl dying from the virus leaving a voicemail message to her mum telling her shes gay, also there was a number of letters from paula who mentions "hope your ready for the zombie wave ?"
Cant wait for the game now.

I found the Beta boring. Especially the enemies. They repeat the same people over and over again.

Horrible game, biggest fail in 2 years....i played both betas extensively and the game is just garbage in every possible way.

me and my mates had epic fun playing this over weekend. can't wait for full release now

I will buy the game for sure but i always knew that The Game Was good but i knew that Destiny was very Exotic and both can't be compared.

A "Destiny Killer"?

What killed Destiny wasn't anything other than Destiny and Bungie themselves.

Funny how after everyone loved the closed beta suddenly each and every loser tries to hate on the game now.

It's a beta..it's meant to leave you wanting more.

It's got not soul. It's basically just aim and shoot with a common arsenal. Why would anybody be excited.

Hey guys, Ben Eberle here. Thanks everybody for reading the piece! All of the feedback, positive and negative, is great. I just want to reiterate that I do not hate the game. It just failed to grab me. And no, I didn't find it unsatisfying in the sense that it left me wanting more. I was unsatisfied to the point where I didn't want to play anymore.

Of course, it's only a beta, but I do believe it is largely representative of how the game will play. The majority of content is left out for sure, but the foundation is there. I'm open to playing the full version of the game, but I am not going to purchase it at full price since it does not really appeal to me.

I spoke highly of the Dark Zone in the article. It has a lot of depth and a very interesting dynamic between players. This will be the highlight of the game, and likely a very deep experience. I'm very interested to see critical reception on The Division.

Played for 10 straight hours with my friends yesterday. Couldnt get enough, probly the best game ever. Day 1.

I gave it roughly an hour and it didn't stand out in any way to me. I will rent it and give it more of a chance.

get a group of guys together and you will have blast, some on my friendlist hate the fact its a 3rd person game, for that is refreshing, the only thing i hate is you can only have a squad of 4s which in my opinion is too small.

I love how there's this post, then right after it is an article about how it was the best gaming experience of that guys life. I've never seen so much hate and love for the same game. It's almost mind boggling, it's like right on the tip (just the tip) of being mind boggling. I hate it, I love it, I hate it, I love it. I wanna make babies with it, I wanna slit it's throat and take a huge dump in the hole of the neck I have just made with my dull butter knife.

It's almost like golden showers, some people can get down with it, some people can't.

i thought it was amazing. i hope they do optimisations on it as its ridiculous the recomended settings

Interesting take. I personally love the beta and preordered the game and season pass. I like the visuals, the gameplay, and the whole atmosphere is spot on as my tastes go.

Even though I just played a couple of hours with a couple of friends it was fun. Loved the concept and the way the game plays. Reminds me a lot like gears whenever you go wall to wall and rolling away when you're about to get all messed up. Not a day one purchase for me since I can only see myself playing this games with friends but it has potential.

What a horrible title! The article and the title have little to do with each other.

Had so much fun in the DZ,chatting to peeps at extraction zones,helping random players and going rogue for fun and having those randomers come after me and vice versa.

The highlight of the beta for me was doing jumping jacks with 5 others in the back of a truck in the darkzone, I think I may have beat the game, so I may skip it.

I played the beta for a couple of hours and it's entertaining...but this game represents exactly why I have switched to supporting and playing predominately independently developed games.

Everything feels extremely bolt on...it's a compilation of features that appear in pretty much every single game in this genre. If you pay attention you can feel how little orchestration went into creating this game between the development disciplines (art style, writing etc.).

There is no creative thought or risk at all (DZ is the closest it gets and enough people are going to bitch to get that changed). Regardless, folks are going to buy this and will enjoy it for a while, but I would be shocked if it left a lasting impression on those that dedicate their time to it.

3 things I didn't like:
A. The hud is over crowded, too many icons in radar
B. Using a grenade is a fucking chore, and to unquip it even worse
C. No jumping and climbing gets monotonous and tiresome, wonky cover system

This is a love it or hate it game for people, i think its good it just needs more content which i believe will be there day one, 80% of the game was locked along with content and npc's, also the number of players allowed into the dark zone was limited for the beta. This game Is better played with friends, just makes it more fun.

Really? The small taste of the Alpha and Beta make me think I'm gonna like it a lot.

Honestly it felt like it lacked purpose. The PvE stuff was way too easy and too spread out, but it was like doing chores that led to little to no reward.

Then there is Dark Zone which feels like a cool idea, but you spend most of your time looking for something to actually do. Rarely did AI events pop up and then other people joined in. Instead it was random rogues here and there, and people just hovering around the extraction zones because there was nothing better to do. It's a lot of running in emptiness.

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This article would be awesome without the personal opinion in it's paragraphs. Just because you may not be goof or have a set of people that can help you play the game, doesn't mean that people don't know what they're doing. Trust me, people do know. It's simple.

You can easily make friends in the dark zone. All you have to do is view their profile and invite them to your group. There is no friendly fire.

This game will be amazing!!

Bottom line is this.
Yall crushed 15hrs into the 2hr beta, got bored replaying content that was meant for a 2 hr span. The complained.

I pushed 15hrs into the open beta, loved it all. But then again I appreciate a game for many reasons. The open world was awesome. Me and 3 buddies of mine played the missions and side missions and dz. It's alot more fun with friends. Even just one. The dead zone was sick. A new twist to "deathmatch" constantly I was wondering if other players were friendly or hostile. Most of the time they were hostile, or at least sizing you up. But having a team helps.

I also entered the dz with only 1 companion and we pretty much hid in the shadows looting our own stuff and handling our own battles. Neither of us were killed by a friendly because we kept to our own.

It's a cool tactical game and I'm sure there's more. As for redundancy, of course things might seem redundant from time to time. I've yet to play a game that not redundant. I've played destiny so much it I literally can't play it for a minute without getting bored. And friends of mine still raid 3 or 4 times a week. Just because a game is "redundant" doesn't make it a bad game. It's your individual approach to the game.

The weapon upgrades and character upgrades is cool. I like how a level 1 gear can be better than a level 28 gear, and all aspects of the gear matter. I also like how gwar I separate from clothing. Makes things more interesting. Not stuck wearing certain leg armor and looking like a tool just because of the stats like you'd do in destiny.

The cover availability is awesome. Tactical warfare is amazing. And ease of controlling your character is a plus. As a 3rd person shooter, it's pretty smooth. Smoother than gta5 3rd person.

The full version should be sick. Weapon customization is awesome. Can't wait to see other skins for weapons.

And to the people saying dz is like deathmatch with no depth, it's more like deathmatch eith great twist. Be smart and pretend it's llmore life like rather than throwing your body at enimies each time you respawn. It's a great way to test your stealth, team play and ability to use your own skills to help your team.

1 thing I wish they will fix, is respan zones to have a zone of safety so rouge teams can't wipe you out as soon as you e term the dz.

Big time, glad someone addressed it for what it is.

I had the opportunity to play the Alpha, Closed, Open Beta and I will tell you that this game is shaping up to be the best TPS RPG, MMO in the history of games this generation. I don't praise any game to the highest point but I will give credit where credit is due.

Manhattan is huge and we only got a taste of what's to come in the full game. You have yet to use the crafting system or reach higher levels. You haven't gained access to the rest of Manhatten and I think your in for a treat. Ubisoft Massive in Malmö, Sweden is working hard to bring you all the best content. They have a lot planned and released a lot of information regarding the game.

If your not enjoying the game then either your not doing something right or your not in a tactical based squad. I will tell you this because I've played all the Tom Clancy's Games since they came out on PC. I also played Socom, Arma II, Arma III.

You need to get yourself in a tactical based squad. If you run solo it's not going to be enjoyable and really you won't get that far. I'm just being honest. The best moments you create are with your squad. I'm not going to lie because my clan tried tried 1 man, 2 man and 3 man squads and it was a struggle and it wasn't fun. But that's my opinion.

With that said if you didn't enjoy it that's fair but don't criticize a game because of an Open Beta or Speculate because you don't know all the facts. I've been following this game since it was announced and if you can tell me how many years this game was in production, how many times they postponed the games release and when the engine was created then you know your stuff.

The game is graphically amazing and the Snow Drop engine is incredible. This is where credit is due. Ubisoft Massive denied Ubisoft of releasing the game early. They took the time to make this game great. Tell me. What subsidiary company has ever denied the actual company of releasing a game that was not finished. Anyone. Bungie? Know your stuff before posting.