The Division’s first demo hit the gaming community, and then was very disappointed when we finally saw the gameplay footage directly from the game. Nevertheless, The Division was financially successful and it is possible that Massive will release a sequel.

“When the command observes you, you do one thing. And when they let you off the leash, it’s completely different, ”says the deserter agent to the protagonist. This phrase perfectly reveals the essence of the Dark Zone. In Manhattan, there is always something to do for the benefit of society, but there, behind the high walls, greed and treachery rule. Yes, you can not attack other players and protect loners from hostile agents. But it’s not by chance that they get into the Dark Zone – you can get the coolest equipment there. Therefore, a paladin cannot be portrayed for a long time, the thirst for profit prevails.

Playing all night alone, I went to bed only for dinner. By that time, I had already admitted to myself that the responsible approach to the review, with which I justified a sleepless night, was nothing more than a beautiful excuse, self-deception. The real reason is that New York is not letting go. And the point is not even in the plot, which you still do not believe in, and not in the Dark Zone, which, in fact, is a game inside the game – simply in The Division the best open world in my memory. I always expected this kind of elaboration from big plot-oriented games, but I got it from the MMOPRG hybrid and shooter. Unexpectedly and pleasantly.