Presentation
Washington DC comes to life in a way that no other game has been able to. It is impressive to travel through different areas and see these iconic monuments faithfully recreated. The attention to detail is astounding and something many other developers could learn from.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of sound design. While music can be truly great, it’s too rare to add real intensity. Meanwhile, the voice acting is bland and flat. There is no extraordinary performance that leaves a lasting impression. Thankfully, the sound effects are slightly better. For example, the roar of explosions and gunfire are satisfying.
For such an action-packed game, where something always happens, it technically holds up surprisingly well. The frame rate rarely stutters and I only encountered a few minor glitches. Compared to many other games where bugs and glitches can ruin the fun, The Division 2 comes out positively.
Final verdict
The Division 2 builds perfectly on the foundations laid by its predecessor. There are a lot of improvements and it will likely keep a lot of players coming back for more. Despite that, there are still some issues that keep this game from being truly great. Players have complained about the repetitive missions and bullet sponge enemies of the original game. These problems still persist, and Ubisoft has done little to address them.
Still, for the most part, this sequel is a constant improvement. The core mechanics still work fine, and the changes to the endgame content are worth it. If you enjoyed the first title, The Division 2 is sure to be a winner for you.
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