Is Tom Clancy’s ‘The Division’ 'Just Another 'Destiny?’ Gamers Weigh In During Open Beta

by Jason Ocampo / Feb 20, 2016 06:41 PM EST

With the release of Tom Clancy's "The Division" on PC, XBox One and PlayStation 4, gamers weighed in on the similarities and differences with fellow massive multiplayer online role playing game "Destiny" in the open beta over the weekend.

Across the Internet, there have been many comparisons between Tom Clancy's "The Division" and another game, Bungie's "Destiny."

CNet describes Tom Clancy's "The Division" as "a cover-based, third-person shooter" where players can "expect to spend a lot of time ducking behind conveniently placed dumpsters and vehicles, taking potshots at similarly crouched foes."

Owing to its nature as an MMORPG, the game also allows for either P2P or cooperative multiplayer, with a designated Dark Zone being one of the game highlights.

The CNet article said that "The Division" appears to be "a more grounded version of 'Destiny,'" and not simply just another "Destiny" that previous reviews saw the game.

"There are no spaceships and aliens, and you won't scale towers, or leap around verdant jungles. But the tight, focused levels should lend itself well to chaotic gameplay."

Prima Games, meanwhile, noted that Tom Clancy's "The Division" had a huge edge over "Destiny's" end game.

"Once a player reaches the endgame portion, they'll be able to upgrade their weaponry and obtain new items and weapons. There's no classification on the gear you receive from endgame activities like there is in Destiny," Prima Games said.

The site also criticized "Destiny's" lack of a healer or support class, unlike the variety seemingly offered by Tom Clancy's "The Division."

"There's more variety here than in Destiny, and that's exactly what Ubisoft wants."

Alphr.com said that gamers should check out the game during the open beta available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, although it will end on Feb. 21.

Xbox One users got ahead of other players, while PlayStation 4 users got the game eventually over the weekend.

In a post, Newsweek noted that Tom Clancy's "The Division" was indeed meant to replace "Destiny" in its lead among role-playing games.

Newsweek added that while the visuals were spectacular, especially the depiction of post-apocalyptic New York, the gameplay appeared "unremarkable" with a story line that could possibly salvage what the game lacks in specs.