Divergence: Online

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Divergence: Online is a sandbox-style MMORPG that offers a rich, player-driven world. Choose from multiple factions and professions to shape your character and explore a vast, procedurally generated universe. Engage in real-time combat, construct unique buildings, and form alliances to dominate the political landscape. However, be prepared for a challenging learning curve and a lack of structured quests.

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+19

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a vast open world that many players find immersive.
The crafting and resource gathering systems are complex and engaging, reminiscent of classic MMOs.
The developers are active in the community and responsive to feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The game is considered abandoned by many, with significant bugs and incomplete features that hinder gameplay.
The developer has been reported as unprofessional and rude, leading to a toxic community environment.
Players have experienced issues with accessing the game and have been frustrated by the lack of support and updates.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many users noting the impressive visuals and the expansive game world. However, there are criticisms regarding the use of placeholder assets from Star Wars Galaxies and a lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are considered a strong point, some players feel the game relies too heavily on borrowed elements from its predecessor.
- “The graphics look amazing, the game world is absolutely huge, it uses the crafting and harvesting systems from SWG which is so cool to be able to craft cool weapons and structures from the stuff you just collected from the game environment.”
- “The graphics are well done and there is some basic combat which does the job at the stage of this game.”
- “The graphics are awesome, and the developers are working hard to add additional incremental content during the early access.”
- “A lot of the graphics are placeholders pulled from or based on SWG assets.”
- “Because to say this implies to me that this game and its price tag are just a product of a few people trying to cash in on a graphically prettier version of Star Wars Galaxies and call it a day.”
- “First off, they stole assets from Star Wars Galaxies (audio, and some graphics).”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
Gameplay in this game is characterized by a mix of beautiful graphics and a vast open world, allowing for extensive exploration and a sandbox experience. However, players have noted issues such as buggy mechanics, a close camera perspective, and a reliance on familiar systems from other games, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the developers are actively working on improvements, and many players appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback to shape future gameplay.
- “With beautiful graphics and great gameplay, this game truly stands out.”
- “You can do absolutely anything in this game; when it says sandbox, it means sandbox. The open world is massive, and the dev team has done a great job so far, already pushing out major patches to make the gameplay even better.”
- “It takes you out of your comfort zone because you need to discover and understand the mechanics of the game without having a rainbow or an arrow pointing at what you should do next.”
- “My 44 hours of gameplay mostly was playing a running simulator, clickfest when using a gadget to find resources, and sightseeing an empty world.”
- “It truly makes me sad that such a game that had so much promise is being ruined by buggy gameplay and rude developers.”
- “This game is a joke; I have 1 hour of gameplay, with a button that doesn't want to work, and only 10 minutes of actual play.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization has seen notable improvements, with players reporting better performance and the ability to achieve 60 fps on high settings. However, some users still experience issues, particularly with specific hardware like the 980ti, indicating that optimization may not be uniform across all systems. While recent patches have introduced options to toggle visual effects, the game's client still shows signs of needing further optimization.
- “I can play the game finally since they are always working on optimization.”
- “*edit* updated review because the client is far more optimized than when I wrote the initial review.”
- “The game's graphics are quite nice looking, but the client itself does appear to suffer from a lack of optimization.”
- “Well, I can't see the code or the server performance graphs, so I have to judge this based on the rate of improvement, not just the rate of development.”
- “Bad optimization!”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and time-consuming, with many noting that significant progress is slow and often requires repetitive tasks. While some appreciate the potential for future automation, the current state is described as tedious, particularly for newcomers who may struggle to achieve meaningful milestones early on. Overall, the game seems best suited for those who enjoy grinding or are fans of similar crafting systems.
- “The game is very, very grindy; don't expect to do anything significant in your first 10 hours. It took me (a noob) about 2 hours to make some pants.”
- “It's very grindy at first with hope of automation in the future. I am currently working on getting this automation and hope to soon.”
- “Second off, nothing is really implemented in the game, besides endless material grinding.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's stability is significantly lacking, with numerous bugs, incomplete systems, and a general sense of roughness that detracts from the experience. While the development team appears to be actively working on improvements, many users recommend waiting for a more polished release before purchasing, as the current state is not playable for most.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes and performs well even during intense moments.”
- “The developers have done a great job ensuring that the game is stable, allowing players to enjoy it without interruptions.”
- “The game is very rough, with many key systems partially implemented, buggy, or outright missing.”
- “It truly makes me sad that such a game that had so much promise is being ruined by buggy gameplay and rude developers.”
- “Overall, Divergent is buggy and I didn't find it playable at all.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with many essential systems like missions and quest content not yet implemented. Players seeking a structured narrative or ready-made PvE storyline may be disappointed, though there is potential for improvement as the development team works on foundational elements.
- “A lot of supporting systems from SWG are not yet in the game, such as missions or image design.”
- “If you need to be spoon-fed or want a ready-made PvE storyline, this is not for you.”
- “I believe the game has huge potential, but the dev team needs to work quickly to get some basics in place, e.g., groups, maps, trading, professions, private messaging, and some story/quest content.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of this title is viewed positively, as it is not seen as a cash grab like many other EA games; the developers are committed to its longevity, contingent on continued player support.
- “The monetization in this game feels excessive and intrusive, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts, but the constant push for in-game purchases really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers acknowledge the significant emotional investment and creative energy that developers pour into creating the game, highlighting the immense effort and dedication required to bring such a project to fruition.
- “Developing a game like this is a huge undertaking, and the developers put in long hours, spending a tremendous amount of emotional and creative energy to bring it all together.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from player interactions, particularly the antics of some community members who find amusement in sabotaging others by destroying or blocking resource hoppers. This behavior, while not a direct result of the game design, adds a layer of chaotic humor to the player experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users highlighting concerns over the use of stolen assets, including sound effects and music featured in the trailer.
- “The game features stolen assets, including sound effects and music used in the trailer.”
- “The music feels uninspired and lacks originality, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gameplay, leaving a dull impression.”