Dota 2

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  1. Thegrinreaper
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I would recommend reading every negative review out there. All the negatives were due to some 13 yr olds raging over the lack of a halloween event.

    DotA is a complex game with a lot of competitiveness best played with friends. It has a steep learning curve, but once you are hooked there is no looking back. Also, its free and microtransactions apply only to COSMETICS (no ingame benefits    I would recommend reading every negative review out there. All the negatives were due to some 13 yr olds raging over the lack of a halloween event.

    DotA is a complex game with a lot of competitiveness best played with friends. It has a steep learning curve, but once you are hooked there is no looking back.
    Also, its free and microtransactions apply only to COSMETICS (no ingame benefits of money)

    Undoubtedly the most rewarding game out there once you get the hang of it.
    Also, for LOL players. DotA is different, more complex and much much more balanced than LOL.
    Don't pass judgement based 5-10 days of gaming experience. Play it online for 2-3 months, then come back and give your opinions.    … Expand
  2. squotro
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Really entertaining game and valve are doing a great job expanding it, apart from that mistake they made with diretide. Anyways, they aplogised so it's all good now.
  3. nokistrawby
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    really one of the best games ever made, full of details and it don't even make you bored of it after 1500 hours of playing, the heroes are perfectly calibrated and even the lores are really funny to read, just to find how how each hero interacts with the others, it is the best moba ever created, also because it isn't a pay-to-win game as other mobas are, thanks Valve
  4. KoumanCZ
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I just wanted to fix the rating of this game because many players did negative rewievs because of diretide. And I think that game deserves more better score
  5. jamesswafford
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is an excellent game. Even though it is free to play I've put more hours into it than any game I've ever owned. There is a very steep learning curve, but it's well worth the investment. Over 100 unique heroes and an active developer that listens to the community, DOTA 2 is AAA MOBA title with a bright future.
  6. JeremyGhoulie
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Incredible game.

    Challenging, fun, social and engaging in ways you didn't know games could be. Playing this game will make you so passionate and hopeful for everything to do with the game. This includes extreme anticipation and excitement for new heroes, new items, new modes, new updates, competitive teams, tournaments and events. Dota 2 brings out something in its fan base that    Incredible game.

    Challenging, fun, social and engaging in ways you didn't know games could be.

    Playing this game will make you so passionate and hopeful for everything to do with the game. This includes extreme anticipation and excitement for new heroes, new items, new modes, new updates, competitive teams, tournaments and events.

    Dota 2 brings out something in its fan base that is hard to recreate in any other game.    … Expand
  7. raziel024
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Free to play game that requires teamwork and patience
    can get a little frustrating at time but those things will help you become more level-headed in the future
    good community
  8. MrMoose
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    This game is great, victory is a hard way and becoming better is even harder but when you master a hero, or understand a great mechanic or do a great amazing comeback, you feel success and pride. The graphics are stylized very well and look good, the sound design is masterful. Only problems are: Too much hats from valve, the lack of communication from valve(which caused the diretideThis game is great, victory is a hard way and becoming better is even harder but when you master a hero, or understand a great mechanic or do a great amazing comeback, you feel success and pride. The graphics are stylized very well and look good, the sound design is masterful. Only problems are: Too much hats from valve, the lack of communication from valve(which caused the diretide crisis), sometimes poisonous community, and a somewhat broken matchmaking.… Expand
  9. Lavrence
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Just making the score what it should be.Just making the score what it should be.Just making the score what it should be.Just making the score what it should be.
  10. Retreat
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, always evolving, changing and improving. Has high skill cap and is really challenging to get there. Really demands time and effort, but pays off if you manage to do what you wanted.
  11. Tjiisus
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game requires so much time to learn. Yet, when you play the game and and you are on the process of learning, there's nothing better. So rewarding game with a great community!
  12. yperanwolwn13
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    yyy diretide. Ty Volvo best gaem ever. Devs reband. The One and only True HardCore Moba game. Options/choices do matter team play and skillz leads you to win. 5vs5 pvp with live tactics style. 136 unique heroes to choose. Divided to support carry initiator. assemble wisely and start the matchmaking. Weekly content available. Visual improvements (hats) with no gaining power. so they are notyyy diretide. Ty Volvo best gaem ever. Devs reband. The One and only True HardCore Moba game. Options/choices do matter team play and skillz leads you to win. 5vs5 pvp with live tactics style. 136 unique heroes to choose. Divided to support carry initiator. assemble wisely and start the matchmaking. Weekly content available. Visual improvements (hats) with no gaining power. so they are not mandatory, only for fun and personal style. World wide servers so you can play with anyone and everywhere. Not only that but u have Mac or linux? Fear not the cross-system matches you even with the Windows users. Exiting moments awaits you. Hard to learn. Even harder to master. The only way these games supposed to be.… Expand
  13. V_GaMeR
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Rating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silence
  14. StarkOrange
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    While this game is not for everyone, it succeeds with everything it wants to do. If you're looking for a deep, competitive team game there is simply nothing better than Dota 2.
  15. HansSarpei
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so bring your friends and have an awesome time!     … Expand
  16. junmosama
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  17. Oranje183
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    We need to balance things out so here is my score. DotA 2 is an amazing game with a depth that most games can't even dream of. I hope I have enough character now.
  18. matheusc
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is incredibly complex and polished, it improved A LOT since the beta and it's still surprising everybody with all the improvements.
    And Valve is really doing a great job with the game in general and also with the communication with the players.
    I really recommend the game for everybody.
  19. Wtvr
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is incredibly complex and polished, it improved A LOT since the beta and it's still surprising everybody with all the improvements.
    And Valve is really doing a great job with the game in general and also with the communication with the players.
    I really recommend the game for everybody.
  20. inf3st
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so bring your friends and have an awesome time!    … Expand
  21. 2602
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I love this game. It has an interesting competitive scene where 90% of the heroes are deemed viable by the pros with tournaments constantly going on. Every game is also interesting and never the same, even with Cancer Lancer or Furion.
  22. c6splash
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great&honest devs. Great game. Certainly better than any other MOBA available. Diretide given as well. 150 words limit. 150 words limit. 150 words limit.
  23. caseybar
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    DOTA has marked the life of millions of persons. Valve and IceFrog has made sure DOTA 2 will be making the same for next decade. An extraordinary formula and a extraordinary work around it. With zero cost to play and one of the highest skill ceilings of any game I've ever encountered, Dota 2 is a modern multiplayer masterpiece.
  24. Syzygyy
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder).
  25. hacuri
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  26. Alibi123
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best free to play game in a true sense. There's no need to buy new heroes, no Pay-to-win issue at all. The game is absolutely fantastic especially after Valve has been putting focus on server stability, balance and the most importantly, community. ggwp
  27. rexan
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  28. Charmax
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game has improved tenfold since I started playing it, constant updates from Valve and content from Valve separate this game from the rest!
    Outstanding, spent days of my life on this game and plan to spend months more.
    10/10
  29. EWN
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game
  30. Half04
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Simply put: this is the best multiplayer game ever made. Every other remark would be details. What I could add would be the fact that there is a pretty steep learning curve, but that only makes the game better when you're used to it: it is immensely rich.
    Since I first downloaded it, I haven't stopped liking it for a minute. It's been like 2 years, and my love for it keeps growing. It is    Simply put: this is the best multiplayer game ever made. Every other remark would be details. What I could add would be the fact that there is a pretty steep learning curve, but that only makes the game better when you're used to it: it is immensely rich.
    Since I first downloaded it, I haven't stopped liking it for a minute. It's been like 2 years, and my love for it keeps growing. It is perfection.    … Expand
  31. Patters
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an incredible game, as I've grown older I have played less and less single player games. I now game as a social or competitive experience. Dota 2 has me covered. I've now put in just shy of 1000 hours (I will likely break this today) and I doubt I will stop any time soon.

    The game is unforgiving and confusing, which is uncommon in modern games. Once you have gotten over this    Dota 2 is an incredible game, as I've grown older I have played less and less single player games. I now game as a social or competitive experience. Dota 2 has me covered. I've now put in just shy of 1000 hours (I will likely break this today) and I doubt I will stop any time soon.

    The game is unforgiving and confusing, which is uncommon in modern games. Once you have gotten over this hump you will love this game. The community has a bad reputation, perhaps deserved, but so does every competitive game.

    Dota has become my go to game above StarCraft, Halo, Street Fighter, and anything else. Try it out!    … Expand
  32. Crytash
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is the one game, that brought this whole genre to live. The alpha and the Omega you might say. Not only did Valve actually make the same game with better graphics, they also employed the man, who actually formed Dota to the game it is today in icefrog.

    Also we got Diretide now
  33. Ubbernot
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I've played most if not all MOBA's/ARTs/DotaLikes... whatever you call them, but I will not do comparisons. In short, Dota 2 is nothing short of brilliance (The score is 9, but idiots bombed the site so...)

    While the learning curve may seem impossible, if you tick with it. it's bar-none the best team-game currently available. Valves attention to detail shines more so than ever before.    I've played most if not all MOBA's/ARTs/DotaLikes... whatever you call them, but I will not do comparisons. In short, Dota 2 is nothing short of brilliance (The score is 9, but idiots bombed the site so...)

    While the learning curve may seem impossible, if you tick with it. it's bar-none the best team-game currently available. Valves attention to detail shines more so than ever before. From the unique interesting designs, to interactions based on lore between the heros, from great support to an absolutely true free-to-play game model.

    For people familiar with the genre The game is exceptionally balanced. Seemingly every hero is Overpowered and not a single one feels useless. There are only very -very- few abilities that actually overlap, with pretty much all abilities spread between the 100+ all feeling unique and interest.

    From it's gameplay, to it's sound design, heck even to it's visual design (if the quality of added cosmetics doesn't degrade) the game impresses on all fronts. And it being free to play, you owe yourself atleast a shot at it. Preferably with a few friends.    … Expand
  34. DarkAssassin80
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, butThis game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but both games are compleatly different. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (no preference on either game, I think bot of them are good) Give this game a try, the learning curve is very steep but it is rewarding when you learn. I think this is the best gave valve has ever developed and has been the most played game on steam ever since the second year of beta development. Try it out, its free and badass!… Expand
  35. andrix
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Free, polished gameplay, thriving esports scene, dedicated developer, enthusiastic community. Win all round. High barrier to entry but definitely worth it.
  36. doomfish
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A great game with a caring development team. It's hard to learn, but fun while at it.
    It got near endless depth and is incredibly rich when it comes to fun through gameplay.
    Bring some time, a friend and the will to win and you won't be disappointed.
    Some fighting spirit is recommended.
  37. mjsime
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, Valve did a good one snatching the second DoTA from Blizz. Much more interesting than any other "Action RTS" out nowadays with its complicated hero and item combinations, complex overall ingame and 100% better than League, it's disabled cousin.
  38. grand00
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (noThis game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (no preference on either game, I think bot of them are good) Give this game a try, the learning curve is very steep but it is rewarding when you learn. I think this is the best gave valve has ever developed and has been the most played game on steam ever since the second year of beta development. Try it out, its free and badass!… Expand
  39. Thunderchunkie
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game really doesn't deserve this low of a user score, I wouldn't say a it is a 10 either because there are still many kinks to be ironed out, but this score has to be fixed.
  40. Quacking
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game. I just want to try to fix the Metascore actually so... I hope things like this kind of war won't happen again, it's kinda childish actually.
  41. Waydenn
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This game has amazing visual and sound design, great esports scene and spectator support, infinite amounts of depth and the best free to play model out there.
  42. j2corp
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder). Dota 2 is so good, that I will focus on negatives Unfortunately there are some and three of them I consider major issue. First match making I think it has improved, but it is stillExcellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder). Dota 2 is so good, that I will focus on negatives Unfortunately there are some and three of them I consider major issue. First match making I think it has improved, but it is still source of annoyance
    Second no single player ladder
    Third lots of misbehaving players (I have to confess, that I do use offensive language sometimes too)

    Despite that shortcomings Dota 2 offers intensive and diverse experience. After several months of playing it I still enjoy it (not as much as at the beginning but still enough to play it very often).
    I strongly recommend it.    … Expand
  43. joker2kill
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Information! Communication! Diretide! Thanks volvo! There's no need to buy new heroes, no Pay-to-win issue at all. The game is absolutely fantastic especially after Valve has been putting focus on server stability, balance and the most importantly, community.
  44. omiyage
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A worthy sucessor for dota 1. And just as TF2 was the most fun you could have online a couple of years ago, DOTA 2 is the best moba out there without a doubt.
  45. alt_0169
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Compared to League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth, Dota 2 has more unique heroes and items. It is more advanced and rewarding than LoL. It is slower than HoN, which is important in team fights. The best popular MOBA out there.
  46. Thienloras
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Fantastic Game 10/10. Great times shared with players and friends where every game is different-better or for worst yet still leaves a great memory. Cannot say how much I enjoy this game!
  47. admiralhamster
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, great community (not always but way better than LoL community since I switched to DotA2) great developers and huge thanks for diretide this year!
  48. zczc309
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but both games are compleatly different. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (no preference on either game, I think bot of them are good) Give this game a try, the learning curve is very steep but it is rewarding when you learn. I think this is the best gave valve has ever developed and has been the most played game on steam ever since the second year of beta development. Try it out, its free and badass!… Expand
  49. snrnats
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's best game for warcraft 3 dota players. Valve make very huge job to improve this game. I definately will recommend this game to my friends. Thank Valve
  50. Loxi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! I've been playing it almost non stop for 2 years, and it's still as much fun as the first times.
    So if you need a free to play bag of fun, Go get Dota!!
  51. foldager
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is amazing and it should get the metacritic score it deserves. Only reason it is this low at current time is because of a lack of an anticipated event. Valve has apologized for this, and I feel like the act of giving thousands of 0-scores as revenge is childish. Amazing game very tough in the beginning as you have to learn a lot of things, but there are tutorials for that. 10/10The game is amazing and it should get the metacritic score it deserves. Only reason it is this low at current time is because of a lack of an anticipated event. Valve has apologized for this, and I feel like the act of giving thousands of 0-scores as revenge is childish. Amazing game very tough in the beginning as you have to learn a lot of things, but there are tutorials for that. 10/10 my all-time favorite.… Expand
  52. Orochimaru
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    There is no other game I have ever played that makes me so angry, frustrated, happy, proud, depressed or excited. Dota 2 is so competitive, every game is so different that it becomes an emotional roller coaster. You invest so much time and emotion in this game but believe me when I say it gives back. The game is ever changing and and ever rewarding. Did I mention that the game is completely free?
  53. Guffy
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota delivers players a simple objective yet thousands of potential for some of the most challenging, intensive and fun gameplay from Valve. With a passionate developer and community, Dota has continued to improve and keep giving new features and updates to better maintain and enhance an overall perfect game.
  54. Deekuman
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Valve have truly truly outdone themselves with this amazing game. A game that created its own genre, income, community, and was run solely on community as a mod, has made its way into the hands of a developer so amazing and growing and building communities, creating good sources of income, and now as a standalone free game. A real game. An amazing game. An amazing beautiful, deep seeded,Valve have truly truly outdone themselves with this amazing game. A game that created its own genre, income, community, and was run solely on community as a mod, has made its way into the hands of a developer so amazing and growing and building communities, creating good sources of income, and now as a standalone free game. A real game. An amazing game. An amazing beautiful, deep seeded, complicated, punch you in the face learning curve kind of game. So, so great.… Expand
  55. Tur4mb4r
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, lot of updates with new content. Its a huge challenge for beginners to get into in, but once you know what going on its the most fun game you have ever played!
  56. DarkPantherX
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game! it's just sad how some people start going crazy, because of an halloween event!
    The game is great if you're looking for something challenging and want to make new experience with multiplayer games.
    Valve does a great job, thanks icefrog!
  57. classicalrev
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2's greatest strength is its extremely high replay value. Despite the fact that each game is ostensibly the same thing approximately 30-60 minutes of two teams of 5 battling to destroy the other team's base the actual games are remarkably different. I have enjoyed and even loved games before, but in no other game did I allow myself to become so completely immersed in both the mostDota 2's greatest strength is its extremely high replay value. Despite the fact that each game is ostensibly the same thing approximately 30-60 minutes of two teams of 5 battling to destroy the other team's base the actual games are remarkably different. I have enjoyed and even loved games before, but in no other game did I allow myself to become so completely immersed in both the most minute nuances of gameplay and the day-by-day developments in the global professional scene.

    Note that the listed strengths and weaknesses are likely to change as the game is still in evolution.
    Strengths: very balanced gameplay, responsive development team constantly working to evolve the game, ability to play with friends, excellent in-game voice system, wonderful and exciting professional scene

    Weaknesses: poor team-matching system, questionable matchmaking system, inability to track progress over-time with ladder systems, high learning curve, occasionally rude community    … Expand
  58. krotalwarrior
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    There is a steep learning curve, but this is mitigated by the matchmaking system.

    I've got 2600 hours now, and it's still not boring. There are so many heroes and roles you can play that you always have something you can get better at, and always have a way to find a change of pace.
  59. ponzoz
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is a great game, I hope people remove diretide spam which took the user score down from like 7.5 to under 4. Valve is the best gaming company I know. I have played this game over 1000 hours and it's still exciting and fun to play.
  60. Mugi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game has a very steep learning curve, but the game quickly becomes addicting. I think Valve have done a great job in managing the game, and supporting the pro-scene. If one has played the MOBA genre before I strongly recommend this game.
  61. Hundike
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best games I ever played the learning curve is so high, you will always find out something new and improve (when I started I had never played a game such as Dota2 and thought I would hate it but ended up loving it instead). On top of that it's free, you can buy cosmetic items and tournament tickets if you wish to support the game but you don't have to.
  62. darksky13
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, butThis game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but both games are compleatly different. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (no preference on either game, I think bot of them are good) Give this game a try, the learning curve is very steep but it is rewarding when you learn. I think this is the best gave valve has ever developed and has been the most played game on steam ever since the second year of beta development. Try it out, its free and badass!… Expand
  63. omegaxunit
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers.
  64. steklovata
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, BUT, if you really want to enjoy and fun in this game, you have to train. A lot. Don't listen and dumb idiots about your play. And play at least with 1 of your friend.
  65. kollizzium
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the games, that take you away from your own life...AND I LIKE IT!!!
    And thank you, Valve, for Diretide and some others surprises we don't know:))
    1010
  66. tsc
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Thank you volvo for giving us this great game. It's a deep game with a large variety of heroes, none of which are locked behind a paywall. It's also the prettiest of all the MOBAs, if that matters to you.
  67. RaA
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  68. PudgingtonBear
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a completely free 5v5 team game with a somewhat steep learning curve, but lots of depth once you jump in with both feet. Unlike League of Legends, there are not any modifiers that give in-game buffs, purchasable with real or fake currency. You get the whole game, and everyone is on a level playing field.
  69. The_Edu
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game.
  70. BobDylanIsRobot
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A fun game overall, but very deep; spend some time in the kiddie pool of the tutorials and AI matches before you go into public matchmaking, and you'll find it one of the best games of this generation.
  71. Technodroid
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the most amazing games you'll ever play. Sure, it's hard to get into, but a little time and patience will make this game amazing. You'd be surprised how much variety there is in a game with a single map, and how much there is to offer. Of course, there are moments less enjoyable than others and certain members of the community less friendly but it certainly shouldn't keep you fromOne of the most amazing games you'll ever play. Sure, it's hard to get into, but a little time and patience will make this game amazing. You'd be surprised how much variety there is in a game with a single map, and how much there is to offer. Of course, there are moments less enjoyable than others and certain members of the community less friendly but it certainly shouldn't keep you from playing.… Expand
  72. Exhale
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an amazing game if you put in the time and get past the initial learning curve you will find that the complexity of the game is what makes it interesting and enjoyable
  73. freedomx
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  74. Nicker44
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game that expands on the old Warcraft 3 custom game of Dota and is simply a masterpiece. If you're looking for a great competitive multiplayer experience look no further.
  75. nitrousable
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game is the best moba, period.
    Although LoL bash it all the time cuz they are jealous of the huge ass Dota 2 tourneys prize pools
    (the Internetional, biggest prize pool ever, can only dream about it) It looks like some players just don't won't to get good at mobas in general and stick to their gay anime casual LoL and happy with that. We, doters are okay with that too, we'll    This game is the best moba, period.
    Although LoL bash it all the time cuz they are jealous of the huge ass Dota 2 tourneys prize pools
    (the Internetional, biggest prize pool ever, can only dream about it)
    It looks like some players just don't won't to get good at mobas in general and stick to their gay anime casual LoL and happy with that.
    We, doters are okay with that too, we'll always know that we play the superiour game.    … Expand
  76. p00psicle
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    I love the history of DotA and played both the original and stand-alone sequel extensively. There are a lot of children crying about missing Diretide, which wasn't even well liked last year. Which is one of the problems with this game, the community. You're partnered with five other players for 25-60 minutes and they're often not on the same level or they have communication issues. MostI love the history of DotA and played both the original and stand-alone sequel extensively. There are a lot of children crying about missing Diretide, which wasn't even well liked last year. Which is one of the problems with this game, the community. You're partnered with five other players for 25-60 minutes and they're often not on the same level or they have communication issues. Most often it's the negative behaviour and communication abuse that ruins a match. Dota 2 needs to reward positive players instead of only punishing negative players.

    The market is only cosmetic, unlike TF2 who's items affect gameplay. You never need to spend a cent. For a long time I didn't spend anything. Recently I've purchased from both the in-game market and the community market. The community market allowed me to pick up some player sets for a fraction of the regular price.    … Expand
  77. Chee_Koala
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Quite simply an amazing game. While it is very hardcore and timewise highly impractical, it pays off in a game with unprecedented depth and supports so many different playstyles. It's no 10 because I feel while it has gone gold, there are enough bugs (non game-breaking) and valve has yet to begin adding their own heroes. Also custom maps are not implemented yet.
  78. bumnumber1
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played. Logged on to balance out the whiny people who complained about the halloween event. I guess I need to type 150 characters.
  79. GabhetS
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Thanks to Valve this relic came back to life at the eyes of the world. If comparing and contrasting Dota 2 with original Dota, it manages to keep it's depth content while improving almost all of the aspects you could ever imagine. Props to Valve for making this one of the best games of all time.
  80. leroji
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Dota2 is an awesome game, you can play it for thousands of hours and still want to play it more, its a game where 10 players get into a map divided with 2 sides radiant and dire.. each side have 5 players, every player can pick one hero in a pool of 100 and then everyone with fight and try to destroy the other team ancient
  81. bangdang6
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    honestly this is one of the most sick game ever created. Lots of heroes, strategy, possibility, fun... i can't understand why some people would spam 0's just because they didn't get Diretide (which is coming tho). That was really bad and i hope this user score will reflect the real value of the game, which is 10
  82. llericop
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    honestly this is one of the most sick game ever created. Lots of heroes, strategy, possibility, fun...the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  83. OwningSoul
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dota 2 is basically a game made by VALVe with help from a person called Icefrog which VALVe hired, he is the current developer of the WarCraft III TFT mod map DotA which is exactly what VALVe is making Dota 2 this game is basically an Action Real time strategy game, with 2 teams each made up of 5 players, who can pick and play a hero from a pool of over 110 heroes with varying roles from Supporting the team to Carrying the team to victory each team must defend the Ancient which is protected by a series of towers with increasing strength ,and teams have to push their way thought the towers in order to destroy the other team's Ancient with the help of 'Creeps' which spawn though the game equally for both teams (until some later points where a team can destroy the other team's barracks to get a stronger creeps to spawn for their side), early game heroes prefer to lane safely instead of engaging each other in order to farm the Creeps of the other team which will reward money and experience ,both needed later in the game gold to buy items giving you and your team advantage and experience to increase the power of your spells in team fights.… Expand
  84. Twentyseven
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Incredible and well developed game, only brought down in ratings by an immature reddit community, League of legends fanboys and people who don't understand the game or that the items are cosmetic only and it is a completely free to play
  85. Basil_Fawlty
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! True multiplayer masterpiece. Well balanced heroes, every match provides great amount of emotions. Music and sounds are very nice (awesome voice acting!). Graphics are well made. Recommending to every person who want to try a MOBA-like game. Playing with friends is even better experience!
  86. kuolemankirurgi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    1600 hours in, not a single regret. Feels like i've scratched the surface, haha!

    After getting this game, i haven't played any singleplayer games, totally hooked on this. It just seems every match of dota tells a better story than any game could.

    I really can't see myself getting bored of it ever.
  87. Beal
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, although it may take a while to actually get into and understand it quickly becomes great. The Game has a growing list of heroes at no price, this game actually knows how to do free to play correctly and it does it great. This game may be brutal but the payoff of a good win will make up for it. The fact this game costs nothing to the consumer and provides no benefit over othersGreat game, although it may take a while to actually get into and understand it quickly becomes great. The Game has a growing list of heroes at no price, this game actually knows how to do free to play correctly and it does it great. This game may be brutal but the payoff of a good win will make up for it. The fact this game costs nothing to the consumer and provides no benefit over others for buying things with micro transactions is simply amazing. The Free to play model is surely light years ahead of many other competing MOBA's.… Expand
  88. uhmeat
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Before this game, I'd never played a moba, and it does take a steep learning curve. But giving it a bit of effort, I began to understand the mechanics and then this game became incredibly addicting. And thats because it is a good game, and you should try it.
  89. vazooo1
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I like this game, it is good and takes alot of effort and skill to become good at.

    Valve did a great job porting this game to their engine and basically enhancing the original dota.

    If you like a challenge, dota is right up your alley.
  90. Brotella
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Valve, sorry for that... (Diretide)

    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder). Dota 2 is so good, that I will focus on negatives Unfortunately there are some and three of them I consider major issue. First match making I think    Valve, sorry for that... (Diretide)

    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder). Dota 2 is so good, that I will focus on negatives Unfortunately there are some and three of them I consider major issue. First match making I think it has improved, but it is still source of annoyance
    Second no single player ladder
    Third lots of misbehaving players (I have to confess, that I do use offensive language sometimes too)    … Expand
  91. jayson911
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but bot
  92. Cymen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there areDota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there are many who try to make it better and it really depends on the people you play with regularly and your own attitude. The Dota 2 reddit isn't a bad community. Avoid the PlayDota-Forums.
    Have fun playing and if you keep smiling, eve nthe start will not be hard.    … Expand
  93. Meerr
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  94. Ditchem
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  95. raschy
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Such a great game. Love the fact that its not only free but every single character is unlocked from the start. There's no fremium nonsense that requires you to play obsurdly long or buy characters. The gameplay is fantastic and is my favorite MOBA if not my favorite game right now. Valve is doing it right and I couldn't ask for anything more out of them.
  96. mootandraju
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Immensely rewarding, infinitely complex, irresponsibly long nights. Dota 2 is the pinnacle of team based multiplayer competition. Nothing else available comes close.
  97. Frond
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    First off, don't pay attention to all the zero-score reviews from November 2013 the dota2 community is unfortunately a bit entitled and vocal about Valve not releasing a custom halloween gamemode.

    Dota2 is an incredibly deep and fun game. While it does have a steep learning curve (90+ heroes, each with 4+ skills and 6 inventory slots that you can fill from among ~100 different items),    First off, don't pay attention to all the zero-score reviews from November 2013 the dota2 community is unfortunately a bit entitled and vocal about Valve not releasing a custom halloween gamemode.

    Dota2 is an incredibly deep and fun game. While it does have a steep learning curve (90+ heroes, each with 4+ skills and 6 inventory slots that you can fill from among ~100 different items), there is a tutorial system and built-in hero guides. Once you start to grasp what the different heroes and items do though (it's good to have friends to play with!), you come to realize the immense replayability of Dota2 and the combinatoric explosion of interesting hero/skill interactions, given that it's a 5v5 game. I have played more hours of Dota2 than any other game, and it is not becoming boring at all I'm still learning new interactions and tactics all the time. Definitely play with friends as much as you can, to speed learning and make the games more enjoyable and friendly.

    Another aspect of Dota2 that Valve has done a good job with is competitive play. There are high-quality tournaments played by professional teams running all the time, which you can watch ingame or on twitch.tv. You can view the player perspective (including mouse movements and clicks) of professional players, which is a great way to learn different heroes and special tactics.

    And the game is free! All heroes/skills/items are free and the game is in no way pay-to-win. Definitely watch some VODs or streams, round up some friends, and give it a try!    … Expand
  98. raven1694
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game. Wonderful graphics. Good deep mechanics. More complicated and diverse than League of Legends. Takes a higher level of knowledge to greatly understand the game. Heroes are very unique and diverse from one another, you will never think one is like another.
  99. SonecaMaia
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Best game I've ever played, period
    Very hard to get into, but if you manage to learn how to play you will not regret
    Already spent more than 5000 hours playing it and it never gets old
    The only bad part is that it ruins your gaming life, because when you try to play ano other game on steam, there will come a friend asking you to compete his party =p
  100. Tories113
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!
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#5 Best PC Game of 2013
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Polygon
    Aug 15, 2017
    85
    And this dichotomy is perhaps the best descriptor I can attach to Dota 2. It is frequently a game which occupies two opposite spaces simultaneously. It is the best game. It is also the worst game. No game has ever made me as miserable as Dota 2 has. But no game has made me feel so consistently rewarded for my time, and as consistently, wonderfully connected to the friends I play it with.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 19, 2014
    95
    Simply irresistible and addictive as hell.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2013
    90
    Unforgiving from the get-go, but a landmark in competitive multiplayer design. [Oct 2013, p.68]
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