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Divide

Divide is a buggy twin-stick isometric RPG with poor variety, but a cool story to tell.
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33%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, graphics
44% User Score Based on 9 reviews
Critic Score 37%Based on 11 reviews

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Divide is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Exploding Tuba Studios and was released on November 17, 2017. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews
story13 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • Beautiful soundtracks and excellent voice acting that enhance the storytelling experience.
  • The game features an intriguing sci-fi narrative with well-developed characters.
  • Visually appealing graphics that create an atmospheric environment.
  • Gameplay is hindered by clunky controls and requires a controller, making it unplayable for some PC users.
  • Technical issues, including save data corruption and a confusing interface, detract from the overall experience.
  • Repetitive level design and unclear objectives lead to a tedious gameplay experience.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Divide" is often praised for its intriguing sci-fi setting and well-developed characters, with many reviewers highlighting the compelling narrative and strong voice acting. However, the linearity and straightforwardness of the plot, combined with technical issues and repetitive gameplay, detract from the overall experience, leaving some players feeling that the story alone isn't enough to warrant a return to the game. While it offers a captivating premise, the execution suffers from various flaws that hinder its potential.

    • “Divide dives into an interesting sci-fi story where you play as David, a father in his late 30s, maybe early 40s, who’s looking after his daughter while his wife mysteriously died in a laboratory experiment.”
    • “It feels really polished in this area and the voice actors performed really well, portraying the characters well and telling the story well enough to keep me interested.”
    • “I think it's a really good story; the ending provides some resolution whilst remaining vague and open for interpretation.”
    • “Once you finish the story, the game isn't worth going back to as the story is rather linear and straightforward.”
    • “Maybe outright turning it into a point-and-click adventure game could have resulted in more development time and avoided this blatantly unfinished storyline with repetitive underground complexes for you to wade through.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this game has been widely criticized for its simplicity and repetitiveness, with many players finding it tedious and unenjoyable. Issues such as poor aiming mechanics, lack of engaging objectives, and technical glitches detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated and often requiring them to replay significant portions of the game. While the story and visuals are praised, the gameplay itself fails to deliver a satisfying experience.

    • “The gameplay revolving around this game is rather simple: interact with objects, hack or extract intel by simply clicking, and in some cases defend yourself by aiming and shooting at enemies like robot sentinels or guards.”
    • “It takes a familiar, played-out sci-fi story and uses mechanics and interactivity to give it a fresh, insightful spin.”
    • “Despite the interesting story and the captivating characters, the gameplay has left me wanting some more.”
    • “Divide is an interesting console port, with an amazing soundtrack and captivating story, but horribly fails in the technical area and has repetitive and boring gameplay.”
    • “Backtracking isn’t done very well to keep the whole gameplay exciting, and oftentimes repetition can quickly kill your joy to want to finish it.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its beautiful and atmospheric soundtracks, which significantly enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the fantastic original score as a standout feature, contributing to the game's intriguing atmosphere and compelling story, despite some criticisms of technical issues and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major strength of the game.

    • “I think the game does an excellent job with music and sound effects.”
    • “The OST is fantastic; the air of mystery that the atmosphere, characters, and environments create is all wildly intriguing.”
    • “+ music is fantastic, really goes well with the game.”
    • “Looking at the music department during the credits, I realize why they almost outnumber the developers.”
    • “The soundtrack takes a notch even higher.”
    • “+ atmospheric music”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users noting glitches, while others appreciate the isometric perspective and vibrant visuals, highlighting smooth transitions between isometric and non-isometric views. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is recognized, but technical issues detract from the experience.

    • “I think the isometric perspective may be the deal maker for me because it just goes so hand-in-hand with the visuals.”
    • “Nice graphics with some nice transitions from isometric to non-isometric.”
    • “The visuals are stunning and really enhance the overall experience.”
    • “Graphics glitch.”
    • “The isometric perspective may be the deal breaker for me because it just goes so hand-in-hand with the visuals.”
    • “Visuals are lacking.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, featuring an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note a captivating air of mystery created by the environments and characters, making it a modern and intriguing take on the traditional point-and-click adventure genre.

    • “Divide is an atmospheric, slightly more modern take on the traditional point-and-click adventure.”
    • “The OST is fantastic; the air of mystery that the atmosphere, characters, and environments create is all wildly intriguing.”
    • “+ Atmospheric music.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy primarily revolves around in-game purchases, allowing players to buy various items or enhancements to enhance their gaming experience.

    • “The in-game purchases feel excessive and often disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “Monetization is heavily focused on microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “The game seems designed around pushing players towards in-game purchases rather than rewarding them for their time and effort.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and no issues.

    • “Runs great and has no issues on the performance level.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs; it’s clear that a lot of effort went into optimizing the experience.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is highly inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance, others highlight significant bugs and glitches that severely impact gameplay. Overall, the game struggles with basic functionality, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.

    • “Runs great and has no issues on the performance level.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
    • “Poor objective communication.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay and level design.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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. The gameplay's shortcomings further detract from any potential emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected and frustrated.

    • “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.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing a wealth of content and diverse gameplay options that encourage multiple playthroughs. The variety in choices and outcomes enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable to revisit.

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Divide is a role playing game with science fiction theme.

Divide is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Divide.

Divide was released on November 17, 2017.

Divide was developed by Exploding Tuba Studios.

Divide has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Divide is a single player game.

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