Tom Clancy's The Division - The Review (2018)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2018
  • Today marks the two year anniversary of my first video on TH-cam, and there couldn't be a more fitting video to make than a review of the game that got me my start on this platform. And it's a pleasure to review this game now, post 1.8, because the game is in the best ever place it's been, and it's finally the game we all hoped it would be when we laid down our hard earned cash back in March of last year. The Division finally feels complete, and in this review I'd like to show you why...
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  • @SkillUp
    @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3730

    *Yesterday, I quit my job- I am now officially full time on TH-cam. This seems like a fitting video to celebrate the occasion :) I've made a special edition, professionally designed version of the script of this video available exclusively to Patrons. If you'd like to get your hands on that, you can sign up here: **www.patreon.com/skillupyt*
    Thank you for an incredible 2 years on this platform :)

    • @ItzKamo
      @ItzKamo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Skill Up great new, alan watts would be proud of it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @badabing1686
      @badabing1686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Skill Up nicely balanced video 👍🏻

    • @johniswinning
      @johniswinning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Congrats on taking your future by your own hands

    • @zenozisgaming5175
      @zenozisgaming5175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Happy to support you on your way, good Ser. I like, no, LOVE your content. GG.

    • @ValkenDnB
      @ValkenDnB 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grats on the full time TH-cam gig. Hope it all goes well this year. Looking forward to more videos. Really love the B roll content

  • @Th3Jez
    @Th3Jez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    The Division Review - The Movie

    • @athanassiospagalis913
      @athanassiospagalis913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Th3Jez Skill up has abandoned you no heart after 6 hours of posting

    • @LSB44446
      @LSB44446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      17 hours no heart you dead Th3Jizz

    • @Atypical_Typo
      @Atypical_Typo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Senpai didn’t notice you :(

    • @camelobivinnoi1980
      @camelobivinnoi1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way I will ever come back. Was there at launch. Gave them chances untill I seen the man behind the curtain! And this propaganda video did nothing to change my mind ever again. FUCK YOU DIVISON garbage ass game.

    • @usmcaddison
      @usmcaddison 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Camelo Bivinnoi mad bruh?

  • @Airinas96
    @Airinas96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    That's why you don't buy games at launch... I bought this game a week ago and it's cheaper and better than it was at launch. Buying games after a year or so means - it's way cheaper and it's fixed ??? PROFIT

    • @Fabian6980
      @Fabian6980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      me me facts that's what I do

    • @spookyskeleton9816
      @spookyskeleton9816 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Humans love to buy 3 things: food, gold, time

    • @AksamRafiz
      @AksamRafiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or pirate?

    • @muddposs2112
      @muddposs2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AksamRafiz pathetic

    • @Zeegoku1007
      @Zeegoku1007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AksamRafiz you ain't pirating online components lmao..

  • @ColonelPeppers
    @ColonelPeppers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I would really like it if The Division added the ability to replay the campaign from the beginning with your maxed out character, but with World Tier 5 enemies.

    • @Blue24675
      @Blue24675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Like a new game plus?

    • @nosleep1271
      @nosleep1271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Can you not replay every mission in tier 5 in just that way? What's the difference?

    • @TheJurciks
      @TheJurciks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would buy it irght away if i didn't had to use like one hundred bullets to kill one guy,i just can't get over that

    • @RoyDurett
      @RoyDurett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      if it takes you 100 bullets to kill a guy then you are not geared enough for what you are doing.

    • @jborrelli34
      @jborrelli34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Juris Raudulis I never felt this or understood this criticism. This is an mmorpg, this is so consistent with the genre. Massive world with RNG leveling up with new gear and skills...Quick kills and fast TTK does not work.

  • @spookmineer
    @spookmineer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    I really like that your reviews are so balanced. Most tend to go either "greatest ever" or "pile of shit", but you always mention the strong and weaker points of a game.
    It makes for a very well informed choice for us, the gamers!

    • @1_underthesun
      @1_underthesun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's sums up America these days. Everyone is either all for something or all against another thing.
      The art of nuance is gone and likely never coming back.

  • @sirswag01
    @sirswag01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    8 minutes to get to the start of the review and I was hooked the whole way. Another amazing video. Congratulations on quitting your job and doing this full time. You deserve it my dude.

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Cheers Swag

    • @maxstrong5362
      @maxstrong5362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sir Swag oh Sir Swag you legend

    • @australianwi-fi
      @australianwi-fi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      surely you two will meet up for a beer, I'll come too if it's in Melbourne 😂

    • @ScrilboBaggins
      @ScrilboBaggins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scrubscribe

    • @charlie1234500
      @charlie1234500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What the fuck

  • @tntrigued5011
    @tntrigued5011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Dude i bought this game 5 days ago and im not regreting it

    • @littlebiglsteele4158
      @littlebiglsteele4158 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dean Garda for how much? there's a sequel soon

    • @GGamersUnited
      @GGamersUnited 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which platform you're on dude ? Looking for peeps cuz it's a dead zone sometimes hehe k bye

    • @va911
      @va911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shit, I just bought the game today.... Division 1 and 2 for $20..... I feel like I should get my money's worth out of it

    • @owascoshaw
      @owascoshaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1 day ago here

    • @tntrigued5011
      @tntrigued5011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know what
      I regret it

  • @SinAndreww
    @SinAndreww 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Very thorough analysis, I never expect this kind of depth of argument in a TH-cam video, I'm impressed and grateful for this review sir

  • @rxlyaT
    @rxlyaT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1344

    I've got the popcorn and a drink, does this one require pants or no pants?
    Doesn't matter, pants are off.

    • @ernestbethel2035
      @ernestbethel2035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Always off bro

    • @UziCooper
      @UziCooper 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is fucking rediculas

    • @lantigre
      @lantigre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      At home = pants always optional.

    • @battousai994
      @battousai994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dicks out for harambe (yeah, I did it )

    • @happysatan7404
      @happysatan7404 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Devin Newton stop

  • @FirstMetalHamster
    @FirstMetalHamster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    "Forgive" - yes, but "Forget" - never.
    Congrats on going all out on TH-cam. You're one of the few honest ones out there.

    • @TheSuperStarBuck
      @TheSuperStarBuck 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How can you really forgive if you haven't forgotten? If you really forgive, then it's gone from your mind completelly.

    • @DJChiefX197
      @DJChiefX197 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Vedran
      How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real?

    • @Teheleri
      @Teheleri 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jaden quotes up in here

  • @thedudeabides3138
    @thedudeabides3138 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can look back with pride on this review Ralph, 5 years later and it’s still all relevant, true, and brilliantly presented.
    Thank you.

  • @VasilHasamski
    @VasilHasamski 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I stumbled upon this review three months ago... and I bought a copy of the game, a week after that I bought anothet for my father. The Division is quickly becoming my favorite game.
    As for this review, I've watched it a few times now and I think this is the most comprehensive game review I've ever watched on TH-cam.

  • @blitzn9098
    @blitzn9098 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Haha! When you started losing focus while looking at gear stats, that was the best part. That's me in the division and warframe. Love your vids man. Always truthful and precise.
    Keep it up!

  • @awoljones4908
    @awoljones4908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Dude I’ve watched you from the start and you have become one of the most enjoyable to watch content creators on TH-cam . So professional .

    • @crzces7500
      @crzces7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chase Jones Funny Chase, before I clicked the vid I was thinking “Is he the best reviewer on TH-cam, or just becoming one of my favorites?”
      Then I thought, they give out game awards, why don’t they have “Tech reviewers of the year”, “Game Reviewers of the Year” etc for TH-cam, as it’d be nice if they did something to show appreciation to them instead of de-monetizing their vids.

    • @crzces7500
      @crzces7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      oniishanramee Sure, but it is funny as heck. This is the “serious business” channel, “Layman’s Gaming” is “kick back, let it go, it’s probably going to be demonetized anyway.”

  • @SpragginsDesigns
    @SpragginsDesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Had to watch this one more time 2 years later.

  • @Max-mq5ps
    @Max-mq5ps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    who is here because it has now gone free on ubisoft?

    • @sumairsaif2050
      @sumairsaif2050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yaya

    • @caseybarrett8352
      @caseybarrett8352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And on xbox

    • @pratikrogue7274
      @pratikrogue7274 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

    • @BenGenio
      @BenGenio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm playing it now for the first time, glad I waited because it is an amazing game. I bought The Division 2 yesterday and can't wait for The Devision 3.

    • @turell0
      @turell0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BenGenio Amazing? Amazing is The Division 2 compare with this crap.

  • @Jesimein
    @Jesimein 6 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    Now this is a review.

    • @zirkuhtv1460
      @zirkuhtv1460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      1,800+ hours and I can honestly say I’m happy with the state of the game and I’ve gotten my money’s worth. I still play it and even stream it almost every day. This game has a special place in my heart.

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zirkuh TV it has a special place in my heart too, but i just dont know if i should buy it again, it just sounds like the same game

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cody yeah skillup sounded bias, i might wait untill they fix this piece of shite pvp

    • @waynemorris3973
      @waynemorris3973 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cody no one farms lexington anymore

    • @allthatishere
      @allthatishere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      dope malone How did he sound bias? He literally told you what was wrong with the pvp system you hated, and thats bias? He agreed with you for ffs...

  • @paultyson2065
    @paultyson2065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I re-downloaded this game because of this review. Lets see what she's got!

    • @riusaki
      @riusaki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just started playing TD at the beginning of December during the Free weekend they had at the time and I was convinced to buy after just one day and was able to get the Gold edition on PC for $27. Best game I have bought all year.

    • @TorinAst
      @TorinAst 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here found the division for $16 at Walmart

    • @Ryknex
      @Ryknex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome Agent!

    • @rzgaming4989
      @rzgaming4989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Welcome back. Drop comments here if you're stuck on anything and I'll answer any questions

    • @cplcola
      @cplcola 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prepare for disappointment

  • @raiza255
    @raiza255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is honestly the most thorough, most informative review on any game I’ve ever seen. Awesome job. I commend you for taking the time to give this game a great review. I just picked up my game after not playing since it launched. Thank you.

  • @orangewhisperer5427
    @orangewhisperer5427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    19:37 "They got Alex!!!!!!!!!!"

  • @michaelandrews117
    @michaelandrews117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    This might be the best written review you've ever done. Your Warframe reviews, Wilson Loot Boxes and Destiny 2 review are great but this is damn near perfect. Maybe one day I'll pick The Division up again, it certainly looks like a decent experience now.

    • @NotaToast
      @NotaToast 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Michael Andrews you really should, I picked it up few months ago and had a blast ever since

    • @barrywhelchel9005
      @barrywhelchel9005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got it but can't get myself to pick up the season pass for 40 bucks after buying the broken base game for 60 dollars at launch

    • @AunhappySMILE
      @AunhappySMILE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barry Whelchel it's £12, bought it the other day dude.

    • @digitalbuzz
      @digitalbuzz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Season Pass is also on sale at GreenManGaming. I got my TD DLCs there on sale

    • @barrywhelchel9005
      @barrywhelchel9005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm on ps4 and it's still 40 in the psn store :(

  • @mperor87
    @mperor87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My god you did even coordinate the moments when the ads play with the pacing of the video! Such attention to detail, keep up the good work.

  • @zeromailss
    @zeromailss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    as much as I dislike Ubishit just like most AAA game publisher, they are definitely not the worst
    EA, Konami and Bungie set the lowest standard right now

    • @fmrscout33
      @fmrscout33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You forgot about Bioware...

    • @marcuso.530
      @marcuso.530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ben M They're apart of EA so they go hand and hand.

    • @lamborgini86
      @lamborgini86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ubisoft has actually been making up for their past lol

    • @hawk9mm
      @hawk9mm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      By introducing microtransactions into full priced games with Season passes? By adding loot crates to every game that they release now, even when they say that they won't? You're far too quick to forgive and forget man...

    • @heartlessdonut2920
      @heartlessdonut2920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bungie has really dissapointed me. Ever since halo they have been going downhill.

  • @jointhekraize
    @jointhekraize ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this video is incredibly old at this point but I wanted to share my unique perspective on this franchise. In 2019, the Division 2 was like $3 on xbox so I bought it, tried it, hated it, and uninstalled it. Fast forward to 2022, I decided to give it another shot after the DLC and updates had been put in (I’m a massive fan of Tom Clancy games). This time, I really enjoyed it and completed all of the base game and DLC with some of the endgame content (I was playing solo so some of the content was more or less inaccessible). Which btw is how I found your channel. After finishing it I went to Division 1 for the first time so it was in the state you are describing in this video and I didn’t have the bad taste in my mouth. I think it definitely has the plight of ubisoft open world game design and I prefer the more tactical/realistic design of other TC games. That being said D1 actually felt more like a TC game to me. There were tactics and strategy involved and I appreciated that. Even if the game was fairly surface level, I really enjoyed the experience and think it’s worth experiencing. As a side note as someone with a deep rooted interest in firearms and gunsmithing, these games always did an incredible job of including firearms you just weren’t seeing in every game such as the lvoa-c and scar20 marksman rifle and I have always appreciated some of that weapon diversity. I haven’t shot a million virtual rounds out of lvoa-cs in the way I have with an m4 or scar17.

  • @Chim510
    @Chim510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you for describing The Division in a way most of us hardcore players can not, to all our friends who laugh at us for still playing it. Good luck on your further ventures...if there’s one guy who deserves to make a living off TH-cam gaming reviews, it’s you!

    • @EpicFragz
      @EpicFragz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chim510 I wish this wasn't so fucking accurate

  • @ShadowStirke42
    @ShadowStirke42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    In my opinion, you are the most talented and respectable video game content producer on TH-cam. I sincerely wish you massive success in going full-time.

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Cheers mate.

    • @maxstrong5362
      @maxstrong5362 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaleb Castillo look at ACG too, he’s really good and more concise than skillup in my opinion... not saying I don’t love skillup, I like the way he goes in depth but ACG covers more more concisely and does it very well

    • @wackyworkbench
      @wackyworkbench 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SkillUp wow… 4 years later… I remember this being my first SkillUp video.

  • @brogarn
    @brogarn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So while the Division just doesn't tickle my fancy, this video is hands down one of the absolute best game videos I have ever had the pleasure of watching. No wonder you took this full time. Well done.

  • @ameliorate2222
    @ameliorate2222 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously, you are literally the first guy who I have subscribed after review - bought the game on sale because of it. Great work and keep it up!

  • @DarthDookieMan
    @DarthDookieMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Before 7:57 I was pretty much mesmerized by the video.After, I was all like "That was just the intro?! Better get some muthafuckin popcorn"

  • @alavoignet2969
    @alavoignet2969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    This game, alongside with your guides, was a huge part of my life. I thank you for all the memorable moments. I wish you nothing but the best.

    • @Hengga
      @Hengga 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for me!

  • @saosaoldian6742
    @saosaoldian6742 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I walked away from this game a year ago. Watched everyone of your vids. Just happened to check my feed today and here you are. I've only finished the intro and I'm immensely impressed at your commentary skills. You deserve to be a full time tuber! You're damn good at it. Now I'll return to the rest of your video...I'm glad to hear it's a good game now...I may return. Let me just see why...

  • @basedSHARK
    @basedSHARK 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started following you when you used to post Division videos and now it's come full circle!

  • @prismagus8051
    @prismagus8051 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I've hated the Division for a long time. I hated it because I wanted so much to like it, but couldn't. I still played hundreds of hours over the course of more than a year, then finally let it go. I'm going to try again. I want to believe. Your reviews are in-depth, fair, informative, and perceptive, and stem from a genuine passion for the art form. Keep making a difference.

    • @account4345
      @account4345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Prismagus This basically sums up me as well, I went back about a week ago and I’m having a lot of fun.

    • @1_underthesun
      @1_underthesun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you played hundreds of hours of something you didn't like? I'm not sure if that's a typo or if I'm not reading it correctly. lol

  • @BT-nv4ck
    @BT-nv4ck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The fact they actually returned to this game and updated it is pretty admirable. I might give this game a go

    • @SirBuljo
      @SirBuljo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You tell yourself that, when they could have dropped it and stopped working on it saving money and effort by going for something else.

    • @Gingerfukles
      @Gingerfukles 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The game is still trash. Only fanboys would stand up for this garbage

    • @SirBuljo
      @SirBuljo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christopher, your viewpoint is not very productive, "Only "Insert" would think this way" really is not something you want to say to make a point without making yourself look bad. No offense inteded by the way.

    • @vieps211
      @vieps211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thermal Art Before reading this make sure to like this comment so everyone sees this make this comment up⬆️ok long post I'm day 1 player of the division and ah division is my 1st addicted game ever and I think it will be last.. let me tell y'all something about division since day 1 I have been enjoying this game like most of players ever patch was better than before till 1.8 dropped so new update 1.8 killed division and yea I know it was already dead game but now it's dead dead like a ghost town I'll come across same players whenever I play i know like 75%of good players just Xbox tho and ..90% of good old players left the game after 2 weeks of 1.8 because of new gear sets called CLASSFIED!! And let me explain y'all why CLASSFIED gear sets broke the game 1st you have 3% of chance getting classfied and there's more than 9 classfied gear sets and one gear set contains 6 pieces..vest/mask/knee pads/glovs/holster ..so you have like 0.50% chance to get exactly what you looking for even if you get it they might have bad stats so you'll grind all over again one piece of gear sets takes months to find it 2nd lag they have really bad laggy servers 3rd unbalanced builds 4th takes 0 skills to kill players it's all about builds now ..no classfied build?? You noob!! ... If you have classfied build > you are good just like that..5th oh wait I could tell you guys 100 reasons not to buy this game now but ah just don't buy it and thank me later.. you'll regret even if it's free don't play it you'll waste your time

    • @ConductorCatnip
      @ConductorCatnip 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They did what bungie could never do, actually listen to the community.

  • @chiffmonkey
    @chiffmonkey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The bullet sponge criticism would've been solved by having more boss enemies be non-human, like the APC or Helicopter. Go with the real world "What has more hitpoints" rather than just boosting a stat on a meatbag.
    As for Breath of the Wild, the story is "Who is Zelda?" and you have to do a KILOTON of side content to actually unwravel that.

    • @robsonwaterkemper
      @robsonwaterkemper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about focusing the stats of your character and your gear in accuracy and agility rather than damage? So you and the enemies could be killed by few shots, but you could have aiming facilitators and running, covering and dodging abilities that would help you to kill with more efficiency and be alive more often. Then you could increase difficulty in higher XP levels by increasing the amount of enemies or boosting their types, like having enemies with shields, smarter enemies, enemies with gear that counter yours etc.

    • @wiymmf
      @wiymmf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty much the reason why I've gone back and forth on this game. I have wanted to get the game, but I simply cannot get over the fact that humans in hoodies can absorb a metric ton of bullets. The setting, the aesthetics, the genre are all appealing, it's just the bullet sponge that completely throws me off the game.

  • @timothymoon7376
    @timothymoon7376 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So believe it or not, I have only just started playing this game a few days ago. I was very skeptical the first time a headshot from a hidden position did not drop my target. But never the less, I very quickly fell in love with the game. I still have a lot to learn via gameplay.
    This was a great review. Good job my friend. And thank you.

  • @SpragginsDesigns
    @SpragginsDesigns 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You and MarcoStyle back on the Division. I’m so happy. Haha. I still love this game and still play it nearly everyday. Clocked in over 2000 hours. Also glad you quit your job to do what you obviously truly love to do. Good luck! I’ll be here to click the like button and have been subscribed and will always. Great review by the way.

    • @krazy3kyle
      @krazy3kyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Austin Spraggins no Marko stuck true to him and didn't take money
      Skill up abandoned division and then all sudden after Marco made his vid
      Now skill all sudden goes from destiny hype rider
      Then the destiny hate rider
      Nor back to division
      Naw I'll sricknwith Marco skill has been baught and sold and turned into a hype rider
      In my opinion.

  • @DanDoesGame
    @DanDoesGame 6 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Im mind blown the amount of effort you put into these..... Its not just the script you work on, the gameplay, getting gameplay of what you are mentioning, the different games, the weapons, etc. I could go on and on. I know not everyone is going to look at those small things. But coming from another editor& content creator, These videos must take you atleast 20 hours to make..... GREAT VIDEO!!! Gonna go try division now :)

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cheers Dan- appreciate that mate. All the best to you too.

    • @kylejennings3583
      @kylejennings3583 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skill Up why did downwards thrust delete your comment on his video

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because that dude is a fucking hack who can't handle being called out on his BS.

    • @ZingboyG
      @ZingboyG 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dan I found your comment from a year ago

  • @jmm871
    @jmm871 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything in this video is top notch information and knowledge to know! But Hamish's shirt selection comment was the highlight of the video. Great stuff!

  • @lepropheteduquebec
    @lepropheteduquebec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Im actually playing this instead of the division 2
    Its just so much fun running arround collecting loot

  • @Knopantz
    @Knopantz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Your content keeps getting better. Your videos are high quality, and your opinions are well-reasoned and fair. You deserve every success, best of luck going full time!

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers mate.

  • @IJONOI
    @IJONOI 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This review has convinced me to pick up the division and dive in. Wish me luck.
    Nice work man, subbed.

    • @Mustache_14
      @Mustache_14 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      john oliver how did it go?

    • @IJONOI
      @IJONOI 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr. Fapman only a few hours into the campaign but it seems solid. If you enjoy a looter it looks like its gonna be a good one. 6hr free trial as well on Uplay.

    • @Mustache_14
      @Mustache_14 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      john oliver guess I'll play it again and check if it is really worth playing now

    • @aronguillen7951
      @aronguillen7951 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      john oliver how is it?

    • @aronguillen7951
      @aronguillen7951 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr. Fapman seems like you didnt have a great time. Looks meh

  • @AyyFuji
    @AyyFuji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will always remember 1.8 being talked about, during Destiny 2's poor Year 1, and getting it on sale, and it was an awesome, fun time to play. Such a great update that had me falling in love with the series

  • @Vudrep
    @Vudrep 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started playing this a few days ago just because of your excellent review.Also I have STD (Skill Up transmitting disease) and I am an addict :D. I can not stop watching your videos. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @legionk
    @legionk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    As someone that has stuck with the Division since day 1 (through all the bs) I can say with 100% confidence that the best thing to come from it has been your channel. Your reviews are some of the best researched and articulated content on TH-cam and I look forward to all of them. Even the laymen channel is hella enjoyable. Division is truly better now than it has ever been and I'm glad you took the time to revisit it!

    • @tehf00n
      @tehf00n 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah fuck Marcostyle. Seriously though, Marcostyle rocks.

  • @musicmaniac943
    @musicmaniac943 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The game is finally lit now.

  • @Trayxxxx
    @Trayxxxx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    About a half an hour ago a friend of mine said that I should give the division to try. Since he's been frustrated with Destiny for a while, he has seen what Ubisoft has been doing what Bungee should have been doing this whole time, which is improving.
    I was skeptical at first so I hit the search button to see what people thought about the division now and came to your video.
    And I have to say, you completely convinced me and I'm very happy about the detailed review that you gave it. So 5 minutes ago from now I bought the game and now it's downloading in my PS4.
    This may have been my very first video I've seen you do, but I have to say you definitely have a subscriber.
    Also, congratulations on two years. And thank you.

  • @deathknellzero
    @deathknellzero 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate it’s 4:30am I’ve just re downloaded the division...while waiting for the 50 odd GB to download I came across this video, it’s got me that keen to play again...I was one of those players that had the game at launch and dropped it after hitting max levels in dz and pve...anyway the point of this comment is that it’s great to see an Aussie content creator doing well and the video was absolutely engaging. I sat and watched the whole video, you’ve got a subscriber out of me and I’m looking forward to seeing more great content keep it up!

  • @Masappo
    @Masappo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    39 minutes, really? I wanted 2 hours. Unsubscribed.

  • @trip9g
    @trip9g 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ralph, I truly believe you can do wonders for the gaming community on this platform. Good on you for sticking at doing something you excel at!

  • @skoshi_tempest
    @skoshi_tempest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    25:38 for Torbjörn play of the game

  • @mttrsll7
    @mttrsll7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your reviews is like watching documentaries. Fucking enthralling every time. I watch all your reviews even if they're games I don't care about, such as Nier Automata and Warframe which are now two of my all time favourite games. These devs owe you a fucking lot man, you shit out the most incredible reviews that I would say are easily the most impactful reviews available to view on the internet.

  • @JWiLL0255
    @JWiLL0255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the updated reviews Ralph. As a gamer who's a fan of both Warframe and The Division I truly appreciate what you do for the community.
    (I'm also a former Destiny fan...so I also appreciate the impact you have on that game... for other reasons)
    Never stop never stoppin'

  • @Gibsonusa100
    @Gibsonusa100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's funny that I was looking to see if you had put up anything new on this, and then I watched you say later to Destiny 2. Hit back, and then here it is a Skillup Division video. Very Cool! Congrats on your new job.

  • @Maverickjr24x
    @Maverickjr24x 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are by far the best video game reviewer on TH-cam. I’m happy I found your channel a couple months ago. I can’t stop watching your videos. And this video is exactly what I was wanting about the division. I’ve been excited to jump back into this game and you have helped make my decision to do exactly that.

  • @trythatagin
    @trythatagin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have succeeded in at least getting me to consider trying to play the game again. It's good to see that they have been so adamant in trying to fix their flaws. You really have to be passionate about what you are working on to make the game what you want it to be and not just chalk it up as a loss. I'm not sure if I have it in me to return to play the game again, but I think it is enough to forgive them for their previous mistakes. I think it is important to reward their passion to seeing the game to its completion.

  • @orphncriplr
    @orphncriplr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was waiting for this review! I've fallen back in love with the Division; re-addicted and enjoying every second, regardless of what activity I'm engaged in. Awesome video man.

  • @SounddWavess
    @SounddWavess 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Video so good I watched all the ads

    • @mwfcod0932
      @mwfcod0932 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isaiah Franklin hahaha best comment of 2018

    • @sdobitoo
      @sdobitoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isaiah Franklin i would too if youtube showed me them

    • @Milessss
      @Milessss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isaiah Franklin As you should, this video was incredibly well put together and thought out. Everyone should always go out their way to support TH-camrs like this.

  • @cedric1808
    @cedric1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rewatching this review as I'm feeling nostalgic, hoping for Division 3 to be announced soon. The best review by far. As fun to watch as the game is to play. Keep it up!

    • @srikar1726
      @srikar1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Division 3 will take a few years to come out probably after 2022

  • @gavancorrigan8813
    @gavancorrigan8813 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I just watched an entire 40 minute video about a game I don’t even own...yet...
    Liked and Subscribed. Great video.
    Buying the game and all DLC’s tomorrow.

  • @Dragon_Asana
    @Dragon_Asana 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Easily the best review of a game I have ever seen... I am reinstalling the game right now! Congrats on the full time TH-cam achievement, you deserve to be a multi million subscriber channel. The best part about all of your reviews is that I can agree with points you make and disagree with others, but never feel like I'm doing it out of a predetermined spite or strong personal feeling, your fairness is refreshing. Even if you never read this, I want to thank you for your hard work, and I will be watching every video you put out.

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate :)

  • @jasonbrown1593
    @jasonbrown1593 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Well done mate. May I wish you and your wife (ok better add Sam) all the best. Your content has evolved into something truly great.

  • @matthewhall2733
    @matthewhall2733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice review. There are a lot of areas you could rant about in this game, but I must say I’m impressed how the developers stuck with the game. I’m a day 1 player, so I’ve been here for the whole ride, and I still play 4 years later.

  • @dwrabauke
    @dwrabauke 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.
    I have been a Division player since the beta, so I have seen every aspect you have mentioned of the game.This is hands down the best review I have ever watched in my whole time on youtube. The narration, chapters, overview, different points of view, criticism and reconciliation and outlook got me right from the beginning of the intro. Eloquence Level: Legendary. Thanks for your hard work, I really do enjoy your videos very much. And all the best for your new full time job that is now this channel. If I hadn't subscribed before, I'd absolutely do it now.

  • @truthoverfeelings
    @truthoverfeelings 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You make seriously good videos, i am impressed

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching mate.

  • @mephisto5030
    @mephisto5030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Skill Up, This review is truly a work of Art! Great work my friend! With the amount of effort you clearly pour in your craft I'm sure you will achieve all that you aspire too. Thank you so much for sharing your passion.

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching mate.

  • @ThePvthfinder
    @ThePvthfinder 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this review pop up a few weeks ago and it made me feel quite strange, after feeling so conned out of £75 in the past by Ubisoft.
    Upon watching the review today I've told my wife I'm booking the rest of the day in the Office and I'm downloading The Division now. I stopped playing ~1.3, hopefully starting completely fresh with a new character will enable me to enjoy the cracking story experience and explore the deep and diverse world all over again without all of the annoying niggles and teething problems.
    Thank you so much for this insight, it was not only completely enjoyable it was absolutely rammed with information and probably the most well written, read and produced review of anything I have seen on TH-cam.
    Thank you again, Skill Up, from a long time subscriber and fan.

  • @syky145
    @syky145 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done mate!
    I’ve been playing this game year ago and then wuit. When they released 1.8 I came back to it just to try it out. I completely fell in love with it.

  • @JoshuaBurry
    @JoshuaBurry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant review as always, skillup. I love how you give context to game, many reviews do not. Congrats on going full time!

  • @MrKing-qd7gi
    @MrKing-qd7gi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how you speak with so much passion about games. As if they aren't just games but are experiences. It's why I subscribed and what sets you apart from other reviewers. Thank you

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheers for watching mate.

    • @GodSmit
      @GodSmit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Semper Fidelis i was thinking the same thing. His openings are AMAZING. And make you exited to hear what he has to say!

  • @TiGGer1098
    @TiGGer1098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Gold edition is £7.50 in the Lunar sale right now til 11th Feb '19, so no risk. Might even love it now after you're updated review, cheers!

  • @matttttttk4698
    @matttttttk4698 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is quite possibly one of the most comprehensive and unbiased review I've ever seen ever. Absolutely awesome video! I've played this game since day one and have always enjoyed it, but am really finally starting to be able to tell people it's worth their money.

  • @citrusquill7609
    @citrusquill7609 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    End of a journey and a start of a new exciting journey, best of luck to you mate

    • @citrusquill7609
      @citrusquill7609 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looking forward to seeing more of your work through streaming since you have the time now haha, Monster Hunter in particular

  • @Tasso-d2
    @Tasso-d2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The division is amazing right now. I got a pre order key with my purchase of my gtx 980ti back in March. At first the game was meh to me, but after patch 1.4 I began to fall in love with it, got the seasons pass and had lots of fun playing with friends. And now with patch 1.8 the game is complete, there is SOO much to do and SOO much fun with friends. It looks like a small map but trust me it’s really not, it’s a very dense and beautiful apocalyptic Manhattan.

  • @seanbarrett3744
    @seanbarrett3744 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked this game up shortly after your appearance on the DCPodcast. You sold me on checking out the Division. Only paid $5.00 and its been such a blast to get into.

  • @badacid7388
    @badacid7388 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 1.5 I ran the Reclaimer set and focused solely on healing, rarely shooting at players. My 4 man squad would wipe the floor against whole lobbies of other players in the DZ because they could not kill us. We also all ran the Vigorous chest so one shot from my heal would give them a full over heal and the cooldown on it was about 3.5 seconds. It was glorious.

  • @lanceseaman88
    @lanceseaman88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't think I'll ever unsub. Not because you have great content (because you clearly do) but because I subbed back when Division launched and there are no other content creators I can say that I was there from 0 to 1 million (cept for hopefully myself one day if I ever have the nerve to turn on the cam). Thanks for an amazing 2 years so far.

  • @mannyinnyc
    @mannyinnyc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That intro still gives me goose bumps #feelsnostalgicman

  • @SirJabalot
    @SirJabalot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Normally, I don't have the patience or attention span to watch more than a few minutes of anything....but this was awesome! Good job! Best of luck to you in your new endeavor. I'm not sure what you did before this, but usually it takes the steely-balled type of individual to do what you've done. I wish you well.

  • @troyl7391
    @troyl7391 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skill Up, I was a beta player, I watched your first videos, watched as your channel grew, I left your channel and the division after the disaster that was patch 1.4
    This was the most honest and truthful review I’ve seen so far.
    Patch 1.8 gave me the game I watched on screen all those years ago.
    Long live The Division, and congrats on the new job!

  • @nelsonvelazquez4137
    @nelsonvelazquez4137 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this video man!!!! Huge fan of yours since day one. You single handily guided me through this game from setups for my classes to what guns to use for a specific mission. I’m going to have to go back to playing the division. I was a huge fan of this game since it was first announced. I stopped playing since destiny came out. Going back soon. Thank you.

  • @ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty
    @ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've never clicked on a video so fast. Absolute gem of a game, 100% completely underrated.

  • @Amernee
    @Amernee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started playing this game again randomly a few weeks ago. The difference is astounding to when I gave up on it a couple years back. Needed a vid like this to make sense of it all really, found it a bit overwhelming but very, very impressed so far. Cheers for this mate!

  • @billebats8815
    @billebats8815 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fine job sir. Congrats on going full time on youtube. Laymen Gaming and Skill Up are legit. Keep that content flowing!

  • @Morris3720
    @Morris3720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What an early viewing!!! So excited and congratulations on going full time! Cannot wait for so much more of your content!

  • @tha3immortals
    @tha3immortals 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You literally give the best reviews man. I fucking love setting time aside and learning about other games.

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate :)

  • @lucaselvis01
    @lucaselvis01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is the first video I see on your channel and when you get that awessome big informative intro and a 8min presents your review I even got chills. Instant subscribe. Amazing quality review. THANK YOU.

  • @danielharmer6072
    @danielharmer6072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an epic review which I only just watched as I stopped playing the division in January. I tried so hard not to laugh at the Bulletsponge clip. It really did highlight everything that has been great and awful about the game whilst highlighting the effort the developers have put in to saving it. The important thing to remember is it’s all about perspective there are things that every player will love/hate about the game there are so many things to do in different environments and if you don’t like one mode play the other and appreciate the rest for what they are. With Division 2 now announced I look forward to your videos on that ASAP

  • @1980albatros
    @1980albatros 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BRILLIANT!! who else sat through all the ads?.....it's the least I could do ✌️🤠

  • @wh1plashtv164
    @wh1plashtv164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    FUCK YEAH!!! Skill this is by far and away one of the best videos I've ever watched! I don't hand out compliments very often but I have to say that I am a huge fan of your content. Top notch work, I love how meticulous you are and how you do you're research to be well informed. I am so impressed that I am going to support you on Patreon and follow you everywhere else. Sir you are one of my favorites lol.
    I know how scary it can be quitting a job to start the next chapter of you're book, I have been there myself. You do not have anything to fear, you have a natural talent for this and are amazing at it. I wish you all the luck that one can handle in you're coming ventures. Keep up the great work.
    Sincerely,
    Lee

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much mate :)

  • @maximeyale51
    @maximeyale51 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of, if not the best review I've ever had the pleasure to read or listen, you've just earned yourself a new subscriber

  • @soni_nyc2829
    @soni_nyc2829 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. This must be the best video I have watched on TH-cam covering a game. Well put together, no stammering and I actually learned several new things about the division. I just started playing by the way. I definitely didn't think I would watch the entire video but I did. Great job, liked and subscribed.

  • @stealthhunter6998
    @stealthhunter6998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Ok, Skill I get it buy the Ubisoft game on its real release date which is 2 years after its official release.

    • @tehf00n
      @tehf00n 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I waited a year on purpose for this game because I anticipated the troubles with it after following it for some time in production. When I bought it, I got the full game and season pass for £25. I've put around 500 hours into it so far because im a filthy casual and I have to say, it was well worth the wait.

    • @stealthhunter6998
      @stealthhunter6998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm kinda annoyed atm because I have nothing to play at the moment when it comes to games mainly because my I'm in Aus and no one is matchmaking for games like D2, SWB2 (SWB2 with its game breaker microtransactions and D2 is a boring compared to D1) and now I haven't bought division during its sale... I dunno what to play lol. I like ark but my PC wont run it at 60fps with graphics I think are a standard at least.

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TheDestroyer989 damn, you play on pc?

    • @stealthhunter6998
      @stealthhunter6998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I know I sound silly saying no games but I like shooters but cod is boring same thing over and over again so not getting that lol, warframe Im trying it out but don't know what so good about it.

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TheDestroyer989 you should wait for monster hunter world, its releasing for us console players on january but pc is still not confirmed

  • @RaynosFAA777
    @RaynosFAA777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Lol 7 minutes in and that's just the intro to your review. Every other review would be finished by then.

    • @ciudecca
      @ciudecca 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shots fired

    • @theguywhowentthere3346
      @theguywhowentthere3346 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's supposed to symbolize the dual nature of the gamer spirit in that it has become trampled in 7 hour long 'tutorial' portions (here's lookin at you ass creed) in the way that this 7 min into is informative, and other games just... hand hold you and baby you thinking you don't know how to use a joystick :'(

  • @mickymacirl
    @mickymacirl 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the new JOB! Starting a new job myself mid-Feb, can't wait! I agree with your key points on the Divison, I quit few months after the game release due to bugs etc and moved back to Destiny. Still working up my classified sets (still don't have full 6 of any set :*() but I am REALLY enjoying it, you are right there's a staggering amount of content! Keep up the great work, love the layman game channel as well, you and ur bro are great!

  • @benwilliams8129
    @benwilliams8129 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was one of the people who left the game behind but the respect I have you as a videogame reviewer I've went back and gave it another try...I'm having a good time so far thanks for the update in this dry time of gaming

  • @oneboardgamer
    @oneboardgamer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    HERE HERE!!! It really is an awesome game in so many ways! Still has some issues but what game this ambitious doesn't...I think the Great outweighs the Good and the Good outweighs the Bad at this time which is fantastic!!! Grats on fulltime YT...good luck!!

  • @ImFlixey
    @ImFlixey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Skill Up is one of the most respectable and talented video game content producers on TH-cam. Another great video and you, once again, convinced me to pick up a game again that I left long ago. Keep doing what you're doing and congratulations on quitting your job and becoming a full-time TH-camr! If anyone on this website has earned that blessing, it's you.

  • @crimsongrey06
    @crimsongrey06 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're intro before the review itself is already better than most reviews out there.

  • @skullknuckcrew
    @skullknuckcrew 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    First game to receive 2 official reviews. One upon realease the other after patch 1.8. Love this game and the community is stronger than ever