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The Division 2 beta has ended. Are you buying at release, waiting, or passing completely?
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Beta was fun but I'm waiting to see how it plays out. These never ending GaaS titles just made me very cautious going forward because of Destiny.
The combat and overall mechanics are really repetitive, highlighted by the Endgame mission, which was somewhat fun (because it was challenging), but basically the same thing as normal missions. I feel like I've seen everything this game has to offer in 2-3h of the Beta.
Without strong worldbuilding, characters or narrative to fall back on (these elements are practically non-existent), there's nothing to entice me to play the game.
Without strong worldbuilding, characters or narrative to fall back on (these elements are practically non-existent), there's nothing to entice me to play the game.
I've got the gold steelbook edition preorder, so I guess I'll be there day -3 or whatever. If the game is still a technical mess though, I'll probably drop it after a week and revisit it in a few years.
I did not enjoy the beta. Performance was rough, lots of tearing, ridiculous texture pop-in, shooting felt looser than the first game, and the wonderful atmosphere of the first was stripped away. I'll probably check it out down the line since I still enjoy the loot loop and clearing out the city but not until it's real cheap
The beta felt repetitive, but it was fun (the guns felt kinda weird to me but I'm also bad with shooters so yeah). My main gripe is the aesthetic, not because it's bad, but it's just not my thing (I have a very hard time playing games set in such moments/places). I will probably wait for a discount or something, I would love to try it as the full game.
I'm most definitely going to pick it up. I need something I can just jump into and not have to sweat my ass off.
TBH I decided to go with Anthem as my loot-shooter despite loving the Division 1 (and 2). I just don't have time for 2 games like this. I will probably jump into the Division end of the year when there is some "definitive" version.
I really liked the first game and still don't see anything in 2 that couldn't have been an expansion.
I've heard things like "an opportunity to explore more open areas" but they could've used Central Park for this.
I've heard things like "an opportunity to explore more open areas" but they could've used Central Park for this.
Same. The shooting never felt satisfying to me, unlike the way Destiny's shooting feels so good. Hard pass.
It felt like a step backwards from the first game in a lot of ways. Maybe if I wasn't in love with Anthem I'd be giving division 2 a shot. The shoddy feeling of the demo definitely didn't help.
Might get it eventually and I didn't expect to say that at all. The beta turned out to be quite fun with friends. But I never bought the first game, so it's possible a lot of this was in the first one too. But the big difference here is that the enemies aren't bullet sponges.
I never buy a game new/day one anymore. At $80 plus tax here in Canada it's better for me to play my backlog while waiting for the usual three month discount to take effect. Especially with a Ubisoft game. I loved the first Division but didn't play it for almost a year after release.
I guess I'll be taking the risk and get it day 1. I was hopelessly enamored with the 1st one and I sorta kinda have faith in Massive for this 2nd round... Hmmm.
Pass. The change in scenery made it abundantly clear to me that they've designed the open world as nothing but large corridors with assets thrown about nonsensically to make things cluttered. Exploration was just wandering through the equivalent of long hallways with a sky-like ceiling. The snowy aesthetic in the first game hid this.
My stance didn't change, I'll get it but just not at launch. Unless I'm "forced" to, if the crew I played the first game with buys it at launch. I did buy the first game at launch and had a blast (200 hours played), the sequel is just bit too soon for me.
Got the beta for watching IX so decided to try it out, had zero interest before
Now my interest is negative. Didnt like what ive played one bit
Now my interest is negative. Didnt like what ive played one bit
You saw two main missions. How on earth can you say those elements are non-existent when we saw so little of the campaign?
I enjoyed the beta but I don't know if/when I'll buy it. Its sandwiched between DMC5/Sekiro and none of my friends seem interested. It'll probably depend on how long it takes to get through DMC.
If not for Anthem, I would have gotten it eventually. But I'm passing on it entirely. The beta confirmed it.
I think I have a lot of the same issues as others here, I just don't see how to slot this game in next month when A: I am already playing plenty of games and B: Several new games like Sekiro are coming and those take precedence.
I played roughly 50 hours of the first game and enjoyed the co-op and dumb as shit nonsensical story so I kind of want to see where they go with it. Even completely understanding just how bad some of the premises are, I can turn that part of the brain off for a while because taking a control point solo with a sniper and an lmg was exciting.
But I got Division 1 gold for like $20 total so I will probably wait
I played roughly 50 hours of the first game and enjoyed the co-op and dumb as shit nonsensical story so I kind of want to see where they go with it. Even completely understanding just how bad some of the premises are, I can turn that part of the brain off for a while because taking a control point solo with a sniper and an lmg was exciting.
But I got Division 1 gold for like $20 total so I will probably wait
I have too many games to play and I'm not currently looking for a major service-shooter to keep me busy. Apex Legends already filled that role for a while probably. I enjoyed the first game a lot though so I will definitely pick it up when it's half off or so.
Already preordered. Looks far and above anything that Anthem was providing. I love the boots on the ground shooter action rpg and the atmosphere. They essentially improved upon an already solid formula. Very fun with friends and even solo play, lots to explore and tinker around with! Highly rewarding. Can't wait for launch.
I played the beta on ps4 pro and the textures not loading was a massive problem as it made the game look like a ps2 game at times. I'm not liking the new location and atmosphere of D2, the first games location and atmosphere beats it hand down. Gonna put this game on my wait and see list and purchase at a discounted price.
Giving Anthem a try first, and if that keeps my attention, probably a no until later on down the road.
The beta (PC) was good enough for me to pre-order. Since I have at least two brothers who will join me, I decided to jump in. If I didn't have others that I knew would play with me, I might have skipped over it.
Had a great time with this beta, but I haven't played the first game so I just bought it on sale for 9 euro with all DLC. I will buy the second later on at a discounted price too. So much advantages for waiting a while to buy!
Wasn't lucky enough to play it but after reading and watching how samey it is to part one I'm not getting it day one. Mostly because anthem come out next week so won't have time. I did enjoy the 1st one so if it wasn't for anthem I would jump on it. Playing 2 of these games are hard enough (destiny and anthem for me) just can't do a 3rd.
Don't bother, I'm seeing a lot of preconceived notions about TD2 and people ignoring how much the first game improved.
Unfortunately no, I already put my ball in the Anthem court so hopefully I bet on the right game.
Division 2 just doesn't look as interesting as Div 1 did to me anyway.
Division 2 just doesn't look as interesting as Div 1 did to me anyway.
The Division is more of a "live services" game and doesn't tell a story in the same way as Uncharted does.
I''m a huge fan of The Division but I'm a little in doubt to get this one after playing the beta. The game plays almost the same with some small changes and the upcoming Raids I look forward too. But I just don't seem to like this setting too much... I really prefer the desolated snowy city with barely any survivors around a lot more. It felt more menacing with danger around every corner because you were all alone (or with a few buddies). In The Division 2 you run around in a huge junkyard where there are patrols and camps everywhere. I don't feel the tension anymore...
So yeah I don't know. Probably wait till I hear more stuff about the raids and probably pick it up when there is a bundle with dlc. Till then I'll just keep listening to my footsteps on the snowy roads.
I see people compare it with Anthem a lot but I think The Division 2 would be an a lot safer bet. Ubisoft has shown they really support this series with a lot of development and content. I doubt EA will to the same if Anthem doesn't do that well by launch.
So yeah I don't know. Probably wait till I hear more stuff about the raids and probably pick it up when there is a bundle with dlc. Till then I'll just keep listening to my footsteps on the snowy roads.
I see people compare it with Anthem a lot but I think The Division 2 would be an a lot safer bet. Ubisoft has shown they really support this series with a lot of development and content. I doubt EA will to the same if Anthem doesn't do that well by launch.
Hard pass from me. Felt more like an expansion to the first game more than anything, and I didn't like the first game.
The Division has an extensive story. It's not told in a cinematic way like Uncharted, but The Division 2 will have a continuation of the story, just like those games, as well as a ton of changes, far more than those games.
If The Division 2 is an expansion, so is any other same gen sequel.
Not gonna get unless it gets massively discounted or a big update. When I played the beta it felt like the most generic shoot and loot game ever.
