Mostly Positive(79%)
Satisfying gunplay
Build crafting
Co-op play
Detailed world
Abundant content
Endgame grind
Solo experience
Seasonal updates
Sale value
Server instability
Ubisoft launcher
Repetitive missions
Bullet-spongy enemies
Confusing menus
Overall sentiment is favorable toward the game itself: players often enjoy satisfying gunplay and flexible build crafting, abundant content and co-op, and a detailed Washington, D.C. world. However, enthusiasm is tempered by disconnects, crashes, and audio bugs, as well as Ubisoft Connect and always-online requirements. The lengthy progression is addictive for loot-focused players but repetitive and confusing for others, and many recommend buying at a discount.
Positive Points
Players frequently praise the satisfying third-person gunplay and cover-based combat, alongside a wide selection of weapons, gadgets, gear, and character builds.The loot-and-progression loop is highly engaging for many reviewers, with gear hunting, build experimentation, and endgame goals keeping them playing for hundreds or even thousands of hours.Washington, D.C. is often described as detailed and enjoyable to explore, with strong visuals, atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and a large amount of missions and activities.Co-op with friends is a major highlight, and many players also enjoy solo play, helping other agents, and the friendly or active community.Reviewers appreciate the amount of content and continued updates years after release, and many consider the game especially worthwhile when bought at a steep discount.Negative Points
Many reviews report persistent technical problems, especially server disconnects and Delta errors that can end missions or erase progress, as well as crashes, freezes, stuttering, and audio glitches.The required Ubisoft Connect launcher and always-online connection frustrate players, with reports of slow launches, login or account issues, and being unable to play when Ubisoft services fail.Missions and activities can feel repetitive, while the long gear grind and RNG-heavy progression become tedious for some players, particularly in the endgame.Enemies are often criticized for having excessive health or damage, making higher difficulties feel like bullet-sponging or unfair scaling rather than more tactical challenges.New players can find the menus, gear systems, progression, and next steps after reaching level 30 or 40 confusing; some also criticize the story as weak or the campaign as slow.Some players object to paid expansions, cosmetic purchases, and other monetized content, and feel that important activities or rewards are locked behind extra purchases.Mixed Points
The grind is a major draw for players who enjoy collecting loot and refining builds, but others find it repetitive, time-consuming, or overly dependent on random drops.Build variety and endgame systems offer substantial depth for enthusiasts, yet the number of menus and mechanics can overwhelm newcomers, and some reviewers feel that balance pushes players toward a narrow meta.The game can be enjoyable solo, but many players find it substantially more fun with friends; difficult endgame content can also feel punishing or impractical without a group.Ongoing seasons and updates keep the game active and add things to pursue, but some players report that patches introduce new bugs, recycle familiar activities, or change builds in unwelcome ways.The game is widely considered excellent value on sale, while some reviewers do not recommend paying full price or buying the expansions without first knowing they enjoy the base game.Common Themes
The core appeal is a repeatable cycle of tactical shooting, collecting gear, improving a character, and trying different builds.Cooperative play is repeatedly recommended, although opinions differ on how satisfying the game is for solo players, especially at higher difficulty levels.Technical reliability is a defining concern in many reviews: server problems, Ubisoft Connect, crashes, and audio issues can undermine an otherwise enjoyable game.Players are divided over the long-term loop: its extensive content and progression are addictive to some, while others see repetitive missions and grinding.The game remains popular years after release and is often recommended to looter-shooter fans, particularly at a discount.Updated 11/3/2026, 12:02:56 AM UTC
