The Division

Go here, push a button and wait to be attacked by forces. Go there push a button...

Pretty much the same thing over and over.

Ubisoft decided to jump on the loot-shooter-bandwagon but they had no idea how to brand the game so a Tom Clancy stamp it is. The game is thus as identity-deprived as one would expect, yet i have to acknowledge the exceptional production value. The Winter-Wonderland meets DMZ look is always worth a second glance yet the same can't be said about the actually shooter gameplay. The combo of knee-high walls, bullet sponge enemies and grinding isn't the most fun of formulas. Going through the motions has thus never looked better and i soon started to ask myself why i wasn't playing Destiny or Borderlands instead. I will admit that i have interest to see the From Software-esque Dark Zone concept explored further and a sequel could pull an Assassins Creed and fire on full cylinder next time but i will wait until that day to give this, admitted successful, franchise another go. The game is best enjoyed with a dedicated team, which can be a double edged sword. 6,5/10

The open world is really interesting and we have a lot of things to explore but the gameplay in the fights are terribly repetitive and boring. The first two hours are incredible but after a few moments the game become too much repetitive and its the same thing over and over. Maybe more interesting with some friends.

Being an Ubisoft game the graphics are mesmerizing because of its careful attention to city details and rich snowy environment.

However, being an Ubisoft game it also has its problems with content quality. Story seems unimpressive, nothing much to remember. It feels like it is there just so the game can be advertised to have a campaign. Your character doesn't say anything, it looks more like you're controlling an NPC. A proper character that cares about city's inhabitants would be enough, unfortunately we have to spend 40ish hours with this faceless robot.

Difficulty is only measured in length of health bars and the quantity of enemy spawns. Gadgets and special weapons, which I hoped the gameplay was primary about, are used only for the 1/10 of combat time, the rest of the shootout feels like a boring gun fight against damage sponge enemies.

It's a game that mainly focuses on exploring the city and finding various loots.

If you like shooting things this game is great. The mechanics, the graphics and the sound all stack up in a Christmas winter environment. Beautiful to look at and enough stuff to keep you playing for months.