Youll need to turn off the smart part of your brain before you might enjoy this game.
You might actually callThe Divisiona bit busy, especially when teaming up with other players in free roam matchmaking.
The number of blips on your radar can quickly overwhelm you.
The downside to this is that the side missions do get a bit repetitive after a while.
This isThe Divisions major flaw.
Missions in familiar landmarks such as Madison Square Garden offer easy immersion points.
In this nightmarish possible future, the subway has been turned into a cemetery for the infected.
Its deeply affecting, as you walk past rows of tarp-covered coffins.
Here is where the real game begins, where youll only go alone if you want a quick death.
These battles to protect your loot will get the blood pumping.
How great is the matchmaking in this game?
I havent lost a lick of progress yet.
Youll quickly get sucked in by not only your characters stats but his look.
While the initial character creator is somewhat limited,The Divisionquickly opens up with way too many options.
Things like what kind of holster you equip or what backpack your using to haul your goodies around matter.
Youll want to pay very close attention to how you combine certain items and how you mod your weapons.
For me, it took a while.
I was having fun.
that I could get lost in.
I didnt really have any expectations beyond what Id seen in a few gameplay videos.
Oh, and theres also that delicious PvP mode.
Hell, its my favorite game of the current generation so far.
Naturally,The Divisionis a perfect fit for me.
It uncomfortably reminds you of past disasters in the city before thrusting you into the action.
Thats pretty much every Tom Clancy staple checked off in one paragraph.
Each punch in of mission provides its own unique challenges and rewards.
But dont get too carried awayyoull still be shooting a lot of bullet sponges.
Ive only faced off against two factions so far, the Rioters and the Cleaners.
Their mission is to burn away the contamination, people and all.
These gasmask-wearing baddies are formidable and are a ton of fun to fight.
But really, the main thing is that you should find out for yourself becauseThe Divisionis really good.
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