I managed to find a workaround for my Easy Anti-Cheat issue so I’m back to The Division 2. Well, kinda.
I once again ended up installing the first game and spent some time alternating between the two to compare them - it’s something I do pretty much every time I’m in the mood for TD.

As much as I like TD2, I refreshed my realisation that in many aspects I still prefer the first game. I actually made a simple list last night of what I like about each game and it turned out way more one sided than I thought it would.

TD1:

  • Atmosphere
  • Game world
  • Enemy factions
  • Writing
  • Slightly slower pace (movement, combat. looting)
  • Cosmetics (UI and items themselves)
  • Dark Zone
  • Exotic weapons (in regards to looks, TD2 ones are hideous)

TD2:

  • Improved cover system
  • Armour and weakpoint systems

There are also some things I keep going back and forth on, mainly: gunplay and skills. Which game I prefer for these elements depends on how I feel and what I’m looking for at the time. This week, the first game comes out on top as well but, again, it’s more of a temporary decision compared to everything listed above.

Anyway, this is just a simple comparison without much thought put into it. I’m sure I could get more into details of specific systems and add a ton of conditions on when one is better than the other but it was a fun time waster after finishing a day with both titles.

If only there was a way to play the first game on the updated engine…

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