Divide

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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Divide is a buggy twin-stick isometric RPG with poor variety, but a cool story to tell.
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Divide is a character-driven, science fiction action/adventure game with a modern take on isometric adventures of the past. Search for clues that reveal new insight into the story, interact with fully realized characters, and combat enemies by hacking out of sight, or launching a direct assault.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

33%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Graphics are visually appealing and well-designed.
  • The storyline is intriguing and rich in sci-fi concepts.
  • The music and voice acting enhance the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is marred by poor level design and tedious navigation through repetitive labyrinths.
  • Controls are clunky and can be difficult to master, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • The story suffers from bad writing and inconsistent execution, making it hard to follow.
  • story11 mentions

    The story of Divide is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and rich in concepts, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and riddled with technical issues. Despite well-developed characters and a compelling narrative, many reviews highlight the game's lack of originality and the impact of glitches and poor voice acting on the overall experience. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from significant execution flaws.

    • “The storyline so far is intriguing.”
    • “The story is compelling, with well-developed characters and believable voice acting.”
    • “It takes a familiar, played-out sci-fi story and uses mechanics and interactivity to give it a fresh, insightful spin.”
    • “The story is badly written.”
    • “Divide is an early contender for the worst releases of 2017, thanks to its largely boring story conveyed through awful voice acting, gameplay that can't handle most basics in an effective way, goals that boil down to 'wander around until you figure out how to advance', and a ton of glitches.”
    • “[clunky controls, awful combat, latency issues with loading areas and running, bad voice acting, generic story]”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its fantastic quality and strong alignment with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent musical score and its contribution to the compelling story and solid sci-fi concepts.

    • “The music is fantastic; it really complements the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is really good.”
    • “The excellent musical score enhances the compelling story and solid sci-fi concepts.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay in Divide is criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with poorly communicated objectives and frustrating navigation through levels. Reviewers note that the mechanics fail to effectively engage players, leading to a lackluster experience marred by glitches and a boring story.

    • “It takes a familiar, played-out sci-fi story and uses mechanics and interactivity to give it a fresh, insightful spin.”
    • “Levels are tedious to navigate, poor objective communication, repetitive gameplay and level design.”
    • “Divide is an early contender for the worst releases of 2017, thanks to its largely boring story conveyed through awful voice acting, gameplay that can't handle most basics in an effective way, goals that boil down to 'wander around until you figure out how to advance', and a ton of glitches.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their high quality and attention to detail, contributing to an immersive visual experience. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and well-designed environments, which enhance overall gameplay.

  • stability2 mentions

    The stability of Divide is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay. The game struggles with basic mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its narrative potential. Overall, it is viewed as one of the worst releases of 2017 due to its unstable performance.

    • “Divide is an early contender for the worst releases of 2017, thanks to its largely boring story conveyed through awful voice acting, gameplay that can't handle most basics in an effective way, goals that boil down to 'wander around until you figure out how to advance', and a ton of glitches.”
    • “Divide is a buggy twin-stick isometric RPG with poor variety, but a cool story to tell.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing frustrating navigation through levels, unclear objectives, and a repetitive gameplay loop that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Levels are tedious to navigate, with poor objective communication, leading to repetitive gameplay and level design.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the game feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Divide" is largely criticized, with reviewers noting that its boring story and poor voice acting fail to engage players, resulting in a lack of emotional investment in the game. The overall experience is marred by frustrating gameplay and numerous glitches, further detracting from any potential emotional impact.

    • “Divide is an early contender for the worst releases of 2017, thanks to its largely boring story conveyed through awful voice acting.”
    • “The gameplay can't handle most basics in an effective way, leading to a frustrating experience.”
    • “Goals boil down to 'wander around until you figure out how to advance', which detracts from any emotional engagement.”
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