Tom Clancy's The Division 2
By David Chapman,
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Save the nation's capital in stunning, bloody, great sequel.
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What’s It About?
In TOM CLANCY'S THE DIVISION 2, it's been seven long and difficult months since a bio-terror attack decimated New York City before spreading like a plague to cause the collapse of the United States infrastructure. Those who survived are attempting to rebuild and stand together once more, proving that the age-old motto "United we stand" still holds some meaning. But some have chosen to thrive on the chaos of this new world order. Some want to wreak havoc for the sake of anarchy, and others to attempt a coup to rule the recovering nation through fear and intimidation. All hope isn't lost, though. Through it all, a select group of heroes still stand to ensure that the government won't fall, that the people are protected, and that society continues to survive. These are the agents of the Strategic Homeland Division, a formerly clandestine group of sleeper agents chosen for their unique skills and trained to be the last line of defense in the event of a catastrophic emergency. As a Division Agent, you've been called to action to help salvage what's left of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Do you have what it takes to save the city and, in turn, restore the nation?
Is It Any Good?
This amazing sequel manages to embrace a bigger and bolder locale while building on the action of the original game to make this shooter an incredible, must-play action game. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 takes the fight from the streets of New York to the heart of our nation's capital, and it's everything a sequel should be. Built on the foundation of the original, The Division 2 has bulked up and fine-tuned what fans originally loved while learning from past mistakes. From a presentation standpoint, the game is like a polished, detailed revamp of the original, with crisp visuals and lots of detail. The city feels much more alive too, with NPCs (non-player characters) actually interacting with the world instead of simply lurking around. In terms of content, while The Division 2 packs in a hefty story with plenty to do, it's the endgame and post-story where things really shine. In fact, there's so much to do outside of and after the main campaign, including features like unique Specialization classes, Clan support, and expanded co-op missions, that even after you complete the story, it feels almost as if there's a whole new game packed in to explore.
The Dark Zone has been retooled in such a way that the player-versus-player possibilities still have a heightened sense of risk and anxiety (the thought of fending off rogue Agents who were allies just a few minutes earlier ... ), but it never devolves into a never-ending standoff of players waiting to see who will shoot first. And for those times when players might not have a taste for the backstabbing flavor of the Dark Zone, the game also includes a dedicated Conflict mode now, where two teams of four can compete in classic PvP (player vs. player) action, either by locking down control points in Domination or having a good old-fashioned 4-on-4 shoot-out in Skirmish. Both the Dark Zone and Conflict add a competitive twist to The Division 2's gameplay, but they also add to the overall longevity of the experience. And with Ubisoft's post-launch plans including everything from Raids to expanded story missions to new Specialization classes, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 looks as if it's only scratching the surface of what's in store, keeping Division Agents activated for a long time to come.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in video games. Is the impact of violence in Tom Clancy's The Division 2 affected by the fact that you're attacking and defeating criminals? Does it change the impact when players are given the opportunity to "break bad" and turn into one of the bad guys?
What sort of plan should families have in place in case of emergencies and disasters? What are some key things to include in these plans (e.g., first aid kits, emergency contact numbers and addresses, evacuation routes, etc.)?
Game Details
- Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: UbiSoft
- Release date: March 15, 2019
- Genre: Third-Person Shooter
- Topics: Adventures, Science and Nature
- ESRB rating: M for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Last updated: January 16, 2022
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