Divide

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Beautiful soundtracks and excellent voice acting enhance the immersive experience.
The story is captivating, featuring well-developed characters and an intriguing sci-fi narrative.
Visually appealing graphics and atmospheric design contribute to the game's overall aesthetic.

Gameplay is hindered by clunky controls and a frustrating combat system, making it difficult to aim and navigate effectively.
The game suffers from significant technical issues, including save data corruption and a confusing interface that complicates objectives.
Repetitive level design and tedious backtracking detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of engagement.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
13%
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 execution suffers from linearity and technical issues, leading to a lack of replay value and a feeling of repetitiveness in gameplay. While the story provides some resolution and is engaging enough to keep players interested, it is marred by clunky mechanics and a poorly executed overall experience.
- “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 takes a familiar, played-out sci-fi story and uses mechanics and interactivity to give it a fresh, insightful spin.”
- “Rich in story, but less so in execution, Divide suffers from a few technical issues that make it a little more clunky than it should be.”
- “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
19%
56%
25%
The gameplay in this game has been widely criticized for its simplicity, repetitiveness, and technical issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted that the mechanics are poorly executed, with tedious navigation and lackluster objectives, detracting from the otherwise engaging story and visuals. Overall, the gameplay fails to deliver a satisfying experience, often leaving players feeling bored and dissatisfied.
- “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 often times repetition can quickly kill your joy to want to finish it.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
14%
21%
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 regarding gameplay and technical aspects. 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 credits, I realize why they almost outnumber the developers.”
- “The soundtrack takes a notch even higher.”
- “+ atmospheric music”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users noting glitches that detract from the experience. However, the isometric perspective and vibrant visuals, including smooth transitions between isometric and non-isometric views, have been praised for enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
- “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.”
- “Visuals: I think the isometric perspective may be the deal maker for me because it just goes so hand-in-hand with the visuals exploding.”
- “+graphics”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, featuring an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note the intriguing air of mystery created by the environments and characters, making it a modern and engaging 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 wildly intriguing.”
- “+ atmospheric music”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report smooth performance with no issues, others criticize the game for being buggy and plagued with glitches that hinder gameplay.
- “Runs great and has no issues on the performance level.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced zero crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 detract from the overall experience.”
- “Monetization is heavily focused on microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to keep up with other players, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.
- “The game offers a vast amount of content that keeps me coming back for more, ensuring high replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and outcomes available, making it a joy to replay.”
- “With multiple endings and various character paths, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and no issues encountered.
- “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 is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable lag.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”