Dota 2

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6.5

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  1. waguan
    Nov 8, 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. League wishes it could compare
  2. StealthHazrd
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Is it possible for metacritic to delete a lot of the flame comments or ratings? This game should be 9 or 10. After all people only rated it badly because of the diretide fiasco. If we all agreed and made some sort of petition would it matter?
  3. RastaRhino420
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Amazing game with bad reviews because of a bunch of people about no diretide well guess what there's a diretide now you happy? Now if everyone could just go ahead and give this game the ratings it deserves to counteract all the butthurt that would be nice.
  4. hrasdt
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    A well-balanced, fun and rewarding ARTS/MOBA/whatever. The game runs nigh flawlessly on Linux, and receives updates extremely frequently. Valve have put together yet another great game.
  5. VD42
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    The company that created the game, knows how to admit mistakes, and it means that the game has been, is and will be wonderful. Valve, thank you for this game!
  6. ilovesharkpeopl
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Amazing game. Dota's been around for years, but still manages to stay fresh and interesting thanks to it's developer, icefrog. The game may have a bit of a learning curve, but the incredibly high-impact spells in the game allow anyone to have a "big play" that can stick with them for days, and can be so satisfying that it can make all the struggles of learning worth it.

    Powerful ganking    Amazing game. Dota's been around for years, but still manages to stay fresh and interesting thanks to it's developer, icefrog. The game may have a bit of a learning curve, but the incredibly high-impact spells in the game allow anyone to have a "big play" that can stick with them for days, and can be so satisfying that it can make all the struggles of learning worth it.

    Powerful ganking tools, major teamfight abilities, and general hero design also offer incredible comeback potential in the game. Coming from another moba it might seem silly to not have a concede button, but after awhile you'll realize that it's not there for good reason.

    The concept of free to play with all gameplay related content unlocked has become a new standard in my eyes, given how successful valve has been with dota. Games like Path of Exile are following suit, and hopefully the days of grinding to unlock characters in a game are coming to an end.

    I've sunk more time into this game than any other, and have gotten more friends into it than I've been able to with any other game. This game is INCREDIBLY fun, extremely rewarding, and very addictive. Cannot recommend it enough!    … Expand
  7. Punishment
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    So after all that happend after the entire diretide issue and some people just ruining the entire metascore i think its fair that after what valve did we crack the score up again to its original value.
  8. saleekmadiq
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Perfect game. Good matchmaking, good gameplay, good balance, good graphics.

    Only posting this reviews because vandals wrecked the metacritic user score.
  9. Fleme
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Despite the unfortunate Diretide 2013 backlash, Dota 2 is and remains the single most addictive game on the market. The learning curve is steep and the community at times hostile as shown in the last debacle but the game itself is as good as a PC game can be. No two games are like and the fact that it's ever-changing yet the same is what is a large part of the appeal.
  10. amihuman
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best multi-player game of the past couple of years by far.
    Only posting this here because some entitled dick-wads broke the score. just doing my part
  11. dynazio
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Incredibly fun game, every time you play it's a different experience. So many heroes to play as, I would consider all of them fun in their own way. You know a game is good when you're still having fun even when you're losing.
  12. OmuBunta
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Complex mechanics that make a enjoyable game where you need microskills abilitys if you want win this game you need play as a team and make it work..
  13. tommej
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game, it's a real shame the community is so bad. If you're going to play make sure you read some guides online first and complete the training to get a grasp of the mechanics. There is quite a steep learning curve.
  14. steelpenguin
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a great game that will truly test your skills. There are many great aspects to the game including many heroes, many combinations of skills, and getting better is very rewarding.
  15. BaronRubra
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A great game. Offers thousands of hours of gameplay because no two matches are alike. Very complex, very dynamic and a great community. Volvo gave us Diretide
  16. mafiasheep
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is easily one of the most exciting and gripping games I have ever played before. There are so many different scenarios which lead to you never getting bored. I would suggest Dota 2 to anyone looking for a fantastic game to play.
  17. DrPopular
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    An incredible free to play multiplayer game that, once you've scaled the learning wall, offers endless hours of nuanced combat and strategy. Though the community can be harsh, those with thick skin will persevere and lose countless hours of their life to this addictive ARTS.
  18. LegendkillerFF
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best game i've ever played. Even if you always play on the same map the variety of heroes and items makes every match you play different. I've played this game for almost a year and i'm proud that this game is still part of my life
  19. Mopozko
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Good, very good game! Valve strive for users. And do not neglect them and underestimate assessment through event, I think they learned a lesson and will continue to delight us with their patches
  20. Timeleap
    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.
  21. GoodieeeReviewi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    It's a really good game, possible the best game I've ever played. It have a good mixture of strategy and action, which is really cool. Also, all players started out the same each game so it is all fair play, and it is all about your skills. No item-buying from market except for cosmetics (which is basically just pretty things and add nothing to your hero).
  22. tn5421
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    This game is completely free to play so the only barrier on entry is player skill. There is even a tutorial nowadays so that new players aren't completely left to sink or swim like old-school gamers were.
  23. Crumpetsntea
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. It's especially fun when you have friends that play as well.

    A lot of reviews on this site are negative but don't mind the trolls. There are still some good people in the dota community. That being said, try it out and i assure you won't regret it.
  24. madveru
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    A game that keeps challenges you so much that there's something new to learn every time you play. Even after having well over 1000 hours of playing the game and spectating pro tournaments, this is just a gold mine for fans of team games that require deep strategic thinking and fast reflexes at the same time.
  25. ertree
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing, I've never spent so many hours playing a single game and still feel like I am learning new stuff every day. I honestly can't believe it's free. It will frustrate the hell out of you but winning a match leaves you feeling satisfied like no other game can.
  26. Izoch
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    The most challenging MOBA style game out there. Great fun with friends. Regular updates. Great business model (completely free to play with JUST cosmetic items for sale). Play it!
  27. plolock
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Truly the best moba, if not PC game, ever, out there.
    On a true 5v5 neutral basis, without pay for power of any kind and all heroes available from the very first time you launch the game, this title holds no comptetitors worthy of the name.
  28. MaVS
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Best MOBA ever! Best game ever! Sad to see that the community can't support it decently. As you can see, even with the mistakes from Valve, no one stop playing it, they're only criticizing it....
  29. isandri
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This game is certainly worth playing. It's free yet very entertaining and joyful, hard, complicated and requires a calm mind and firm strategy. If you're up for challenge download dota on steam and start playing. it's hard but rewarding
  30. punitx
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.Thank you valve for giving diretide.
  31. Bernoully
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    It's a great game with a colourful community! Great depth and a big play on your real-time tactical skills. Has lots of heroes to choose from, and with a team of 5 there are countless combinations of skills you can apply in battle.
  32. KarmN
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    I think that over thousand hours of game-play speaks for itself! Just the best of its kind out there! Just a brilliant job all over! Will be enjoying my next thousand hours!
  33. bugsibye
    Nov 14, 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.
  34. dpheix1
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Good work VOLVO.Thank you for the update.I didn't vote a low score last week.The score was about 3.9 so low.I think it isn't fair for DOTA2 to got such score.Game such as League of Legends didn't have the diretide also.Even no any activity can get a higher score.That must be wrong.I'm sure DOTA2 is a better game.So I sign a account and rote 10.0.For fair and justice,for such a goodGood work VOLVO.Thank you for the update.I didn't vote a low score last week.The score was about 3.9 so low.I think it isn't fair for DOTA2 to got such score.Game such as League of Legends didn't have the diretide also.Even no any activity can get a higher score.That must be wrong.I'm sure DOTA2 is a better game.So I sign a account and rote 10.0.For fair and justice,for such a good game.Cheer up DOTA2 … Expand
  35. GreenMix
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    dota 2 10/10 the best game from the time of Jesus' birth .I play DotA since Alexander the Great and I'm still not tired of it. 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
  36. Quarzor
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 has to be the best F2P game out there. It is very complex and there's always more to learn about it but once you learn the basics, it's incredibly rewarding and fun to play.
  37. LemonCritic
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Having played the MOBA genre for over 5 years I would not hesitate to recommend or even talk someone into trying this game over others of it's genre (namely LoL and Smite etc). Dota 2 and HoN are my two favourite games throughout my gaming history and both games easily immerse you in it's play for countless hours of entertainment.
  38. kadektop2
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Awesome update has been given. Even though Valve doesn't communicate really well to the community, but never underestimate them, they are silencing because they wanna focus for this mega update.
    VALVe plus IceFrog equal BEYOND GODLIKE!
  39. sloppies
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    GREAT GAME! Too bad the crap community decided to flood metacritic with bad reviews because their anticipated update was delayed a couple weeks..boohoo!
  40. QWERTZcoRe
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This is the game of my life. Over 3000 hours of playtime and the fun just doesnt stop. This is truly a masterpiece. Constantly updated, an awesome community, great graphics, epic sound and a truly fair free2playmodel.
  41. f0rSs4k3n
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    DotA 2, the most bright, intelligent and love deserving child of DotA, succeeds to make his father proud. Ice frog and Valve have done something with this game that can never be taken for granted. Sleep-les night and chopped nails really tell something about this game. Valve Knight's all around the world UNITE!
  42. JonathanAskild
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Bestest game in whole EU. Also has diretide now goddammit. It's fantastic.
    You can slay and flame people. And watch "pros" play like on Twitch.tv it's facking amazing I tell you that.
    Go play or be a dick.
  43. Whoovian
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Making this review to balance the thousands of zero scores from our very-vocal, rage-prone Dota 2 community. As a community, we ask a lot from Valve, and what's so awesome about them is oh boy they DELIVER.

    Diretide given, Volvo reband and all that jazz aside, Dota 2 is a pretty awesome game, great visuals, a complete timesink with a very, very complex and demanding gameplay. I'm about    Making this review to balance the thousands of zero scores from our very-vocal, rage-prone Dota 2 community. As a community, we ask a lot from Valve, and what's so awesome about them is oh boy they DELIVER.

    Diretide given, Volvo reband and all that jazz aside, Dota 2 is a pretty awesome game, great visuals, a complete timesink with a very, very complex and demanding gameplay. I'm about 1300 hours into it and I still think that's far from what's needed to know most of it. Play it, enjoy it, ignore the raging teammates and the trolling opponents, and have fun. It's free!    … Expand
  44. itsadoozy
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Game is good, matchmaking system blows, lots of glitches Valve won't fix, slow updates, but the game itself is good and this is just to counteract the 0's being handed out thanks to the lack of Diretide which is here now.
  45. Goatrek
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Amazing, I haven't looked back at Dota 1 since I first got into the beta, that says alot about how Valve captured Everything important whilst still improving upon the game tremendously
  46. Wiwaldo
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    The best moba game now. Have the biggest map, some systems like up/down adventage, day and night vision are great. Heroes are really free balanced and intresting. Every are diffrent. Updates are smart and good.
  47. dumogin
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a really fun Game i have about 1000 hours played and its still fun. The community is really easy to anger abd they have no patience. The user score should be a 9 but because of a delayed update they all went on rage mode.
  48. zurken
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Always updating every month or so with amazing amounts of new content and new user and community features. I don't know a better game that continues pushing new content for free. Also, DotA 2 always refines and revamp older characters so they don't get forgotten, new skins and HD remodeling as well
  49. fpaeza193
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing if you ever played WC3Dota you should play this!! I played it since beta version. Loved how valve took wc3dota and turned into this marvelous thing. Thank You Valve!!
  50. Guayaba
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Been playing since 6.59 on WarCraft 3. This is the perfect successor for our beloved Game. The graphics are stunning, and is really optimized for low end PC' s.

    The community could use some kindness... but playing with some friends helps with that. 10/10
  51. Lunger
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Basically the best MOBA/Action-RTS game ever made to this point in time.
    Too bad it's metascore is demolished by a bad part of it's community begging for a random Halloween event...
  52. zerrocdn
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    awsome game and the best MOBA out there no doubght.

    pls do not read the diretide review because this idiots also posted on obamas facebook there was no diretide.
  53. ropuchan
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Game has a very steep learning curve, and it can be frustrating. However nothing compares when you know how to play it and have a couple of friends to play with. I mean we've been playing the same game for 7 years now!
  54. Hemispheres2
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    I was first introduced to MOBA games by my League of Legends playing friends and I began playing DotA2 about a year after I started playing LoL. This game has a much steeper learning curve but is so much more rewarding. The hero roster is incredibly diverse and allows for dynamic play. I would have awarded this game a score of 10, but it must be noted that the community is incrediblyI was first introduced to MOBA games by my League of Legends playing friends and I began playing DotA2 about a year after I started playing LoL. This game has a much steeper learning curve but is so much more rewarding. The hero roster is incredibly diverse and allows for dynamic play. I would have awarded this game a score of 10, but it must be noted that the community is incredibly toxic- playing with friends is almost a must in order to consistently have fun in game. Overall, a great game if you don't take the community into account.… Expand
  55. ahtu
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
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  56. batskater
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Dis gaym gud.. playin it is lyke bein on toppa tha werld, so meny carecters to pley with and tiems to use... i cud play dis gam forever and not ever git board.
  57. jukelo40o
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    The best strategy you can find. And its free. Over 90 heroes. Ever-changing stategy meta to keep it interesting. The hardware requirements suit even the modest of systems with a minimal amount of bandwidth in comparison to other games.
  58. VolvoPlzReband
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    we were lyk "volvo amg y no dirtide daed gaem" but den volvo r lyk "her is dirtide" so volvo reband plz

    Apparently I need 150 characters so here we go.
  59. Autumnal
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    I'll start off by saying this; it's not easy. It is however the most rewarding PvP experience I've ever had in a game. I was initially put off for a long time by being intimidated of the community. I thought for sure that I would be harassed non-stop until I got the hang of things, but it turned out that it wasn't the case. I've run into a few half-hearted name callers, but nothingI'll start off by saying this; it's not easy. It is however the most rewarding PvP experience I've ever had in a game. I was initially put off for a long time by being intimidated of the community. I thought for sure that I would be harassed non-stop until I got the hang of things, but it turned out that it wasn't the case. I've run into a few half-hearted name callers, but nothing even close to what I'd consider abuse or even irritating.

    The tutorial that Valve has introduced worked quite well for me, and eased me into being prepared to play with people. Now, a month after, I think about the game all the time. It will suck you in.    … Expand
  60. chif
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    The best "MOBA" out there. Art, gameplay, depth, everything is 10 out of 10. Dota 2 is just an amazing game! Moreover, diretide is given! Learning curve is massive, however.
  61. sams270187
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is by far the best game I have ever played. No matter what other games I buy I always find myself coming back to Dota 2; this is in part due to its ability to be different every single time you play it. More importantly than its extreme diversity, however, is how meticulously ballanced it is, so much more so than any other MOBA I've ever played: you can literally play any of theDota 2 is by far the best game I have ever played. No matter what other games I buy I always find myself coming back to Dota 2; this is in part due to its ability to be different every single time you play it. More importantly than its extreme diversity, however, is how meticulously ballanced it is, so much more so than any other MOBA I've ever played: you can literally play any of the almost 100, unique and interesting, heroes and feel like you don't have any sort of unfair advantage over anyone else.… Expand
  62. Swamplord89
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    What can I say about Dota 2 that hasn't been said already? This game is rewarding, challenging and most of all, fun. I have never been into RTS games or "MOBA" games, but when I got into the beta about 10 months ago, I have been hooked and never looked back. There are of course bad aspects of the game, your team play is important. If people refuse to help each other, you will most likelyWhat can I say about Dota 2 that hasn't been said already? This game is rewarding, challenging and most of all, fun. I have never been into RTS games or "MOBA" games, but when I got into the beta about 10 months ago, I have been hooked and never looked back. There are of course bad aspects of the game, your team play is important. If people refuse to help each other, you will most likely lose. In addition to this, language barriers are always fun to deal with, but it's gotten better. Anyway, it's free, it's fun and just go play it!… Expand
  63. sQuare
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Bumping the score because people went mad about diretide not going live. Now that it will be available in the upcoming patch there is no reason to keep those negative scores.
  64. Proodz
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    This is actually the BEST MOBA in videogames. Beautiful graphics, good gameplay, pretty heroes.... The gameplay more hard than LoL and thats better. Thats a really strategic MOBA. All people thinks this is a bad MOBA and no understandable, it's just because u test 5 or 6 games and did 1/12 and dont try to understand the game. So please just try 20/30 games before have a judgement.
    GG    This is actually the BEST MOBA in videogames. Beautiful graphics, good gameplay, pretty heroes.... The gameplay more hard than LoL and thats better. Thats a really strategic MOBA. All people thinks this is a bad MOBA and no understandable, it's just because u test 5 or 6 games and did 1/12 and dont try to understand the game. So please just try 20/30 games before have a judgement.
    GG Valve for this game    … Expand
  65. hermanajay12
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    If you want to get the most out of this game, you have to invest the time to play the tutorial and a few bot matches offline. If you make that investment to learn how to play, it will pay off with the most wonderful online experience in existence. No other game compares to Dota 2.
  66. justinhu12
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    Just wanted to say that all the negatives reviewers are people who play league of legends and this is a great game, some what of a learning curve compared to league but eventually very easy to get into.
  67. guccibrane
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Every mistake counts; every miscalculation will cost you direly. Dota is a game of the mind more than anything else. It tests your awareness, your ability to outwit and outsmart your opponent. The problem, however, is that the game is plagued by its community. Because Dota relies more upon the ability of the team than the skill of the individual, you will find yourself becoming frustratedEvery mistake counts; every miscalculation will cost you direly. Dota is a game of the mind more than anything else. It tests your awareness, your ability to outwit and outsmart your opponent. The problem, however, is that the game is plagued by its community. Because Dota relies more upon the ability of the team than the skill of the individual, you will find yourself becoming frustrated with players who perform poorly.

    In addition to the poor community, the game has a very high learning curve. The learning curve, however, is a good thing, as it allows for Dota to have a great deal of depth. The best way to approach this, if you are a new player, is to accept that you suck, and simply persist. You will not experience the joy of Dota until you can play it competently. It will likely take you a few months to get a basic sense for the games various heroes and mechanics, but it is the journey that is important, not the destination.

    Dota 2 is an amazing, beautiful game if you can get past the learning curve. To avoid the ever dreaded community, play with your friends.    … Expand
  68. Iconomiss
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    It is not possible to review Dota 2 as a whole game because it is never completed. Unlike the typical yearly release of first-person shooters on the market, Dota 2 is constantly being updated. New features are added every month and the player-base is always growing over time. Since the game's inception in 2011, its developer Icefrog and company Valve Corporation have shown their dedicationIt is not possible to review Dota 2 as a whole game because it is never completed. Unlike the typical yearly release of first-person shooters on the market, Dota 2 is constantly being updated. New features are added every month and the player-base is always growing over time. Since the game's inception in 2011, its developer Icefrog and company Valve Corporation have shown their dedication and ability to continue supporting the game in all its various aspects.
    Dota 2 is the epitome of competition, skill complexity and team strategy.
    Dota 2 has a learning cliff that needs to be conquered by new players if they are to enjoy the game. It is hard, torturous and unforgiving, but the rewards are well worth the effort and time invested.
    Even for the most dedicated of players and professionals, there are always new challenges to learn as the degree of interactivity in this game is so high that no two games are exactly the same.

    Dota 2 is currently free-to-play but, amazingly, does not apply a "Pay-to-win" or "Pay-to-advance" game monetization method. Instead, Dota 2 sells in-game cosmetics that fit into its heroes' themes and colors and provide no advantages or disadvantages at all. Anyone can play the game and never spend a single cent or dollar, and will never be shortchanged in any way. All heroes are available for play and there are no "pay-gates" or "unlock-mechanisms".    … Expand
  69. fenghuang
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    It is not possible to review Dota 2 as a whole game because it is never completed. Unlike the typical yearly release of first-person shooters on the market, Dota 2 is constantly being updated. New features are added every month and the player-base is always growing over time. Since the game's inception in 2011, its developer Icefrog and company Valve Corporation have shown their dedicationIt is not possible to review Dota 2 as a whole game because it is never completed. Unlike the typical yearly release of first-person shooters on the market, Dota 2 is constantly being updated. New features are added every month and the player-base is always growing over time. Since the game's inception in 2011, its developer Icefrog and company Valve Corporation have shown their dedication and ability to continue supporting the game in all its various aspects.
    Dota 2 is the epitome of competition, skill complexity and team strategy.
    Dota 2 has a learning cliff that needs to be conquered by new players if they are to enjoy the game. It is hard, torturous and unforgiving, but the rewards are well worth the effort and time invested. Even for the most dedicated of players and professionals, there are always new challenges to learn as the degree of interactivity in this game is so high that no two games are exactly the same.

    Dota 2 is currently free-to-play but, amazingly, does not apply a "Pay-to-win" or "Pay-to-advance" game monetization method. Instead, Dota 2 sells in-game cosmetics that fit into its heroes' themes and colors and provide no advantages or disadvantages at all. Anyone can play the game and never spend a single cent or dollar, and will never be shortchanged in any way. All heroes are available for play and there are no "pay-gates" or "unlock-mechanisms".    … Expand
  70. xKindred
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    Inevitably the greatest MOBA of all time. An instant classic that lives up to its predecessor's name & continues to deliver with constant changes & additional content. Dota 2 always feels like a refreshing experience, although it may not be so forgiving for players new to the genre, or those used to simpler MOBA's like League of Legends.
  71. super-stalin
    May 16, 2015
    9
    most of the reviews on here are from like 2 years ago with complaints about diretide and how the community sucks and Gabe is a money whore and how there is no support. THIS IS UNTRUE this game is a solid 9/10 and i keep coming back to it and i have over 1100 hours on this game to prove a point that there is so much replayability, there are infinite amount of combinations of heroes andmost of the reviews on here are from like 2 years ago with complaints about diretide and how the community sucks and Gabe is a money whore and how there is no support. THIS IS UNTRUE this game is a solid 9/10 and i keep coming back to it and i have over 1100 hours on this game to prove a point that there is so much replayability, there are infinite amount of combinations of heroes and whether they lane or jungle etc. do invest some time in this game as you will find this to be very rewarding… Expand
  72. TChau
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    Great game, constant game improvements/changes keep the game fresh. Very addictive.
    Cons, community is populated by toxic players. Hopefully this game doesn't ruin any of your friendships.
  73. Apabila
    Jul 22, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best MOBA in the world. but need some little improvements at the description of heroes about heroes level and heroes name is too small, hard to find the description for me as a new player… Expand
  74. MrBlue
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    A great PVP game and the best MMO-RPG game in the world thanks to valve we have great servers and we can play without any lag.If you trying to decide between LOL or Dota 2 then now you are looking to right game's review have fun be positive to your teammates =).
  75. liushuai
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    Great game！！！！ I don't see why people are giving this game a low rating just for the community. Yes they are really aggressive and that is something that should not dictate a games rating but I think this game is great and its free so why complain if you don't like it no problem its free.
  76. Surma
    Aug 3, 2015
    9
    Shining beacon that shows how F2P SHOULD BE MADE!

    Like Dark Souls, requires a lot of skill to play, requires patience to learn all the mechanics and probably as new player will have to use a lot of internet to browse things to find out tricks. But once you have played 1 decent game where you didn't play like retard and run into enemy 24/7 or didn't just mindlessly push lanes like    Shining beacon that shows how F2P SHOULD BE MADE!

    Like Dark Souls, requires a lot of skill to play, requires patience to learn all the mechanics and probably as new player will have to use a lot of internet to browse things to find out tricks.

    But once you have played 1 decent game where you didn't play like retard and run into enemy 24/7 or didn't just mindlessly push lanes like some 9 year old who doesn't know about lasthitting. When you finally play a game that you actually managed to influence positively, managed to build some big item and start turning games around with YOUR INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS, then the game starts to become good.

    Unfortunately new generation of kids don't know what they are missing and playing their Angry Birds and Mario Worlds with White Tanooki Suits and other BS mechanics that reduce challenge to near 0. If you are old PC gamer who grew up with games like Warcraft 3 and Age of Empires, this game is very easy to grasp.

    Bugs are almost non-existant and you get free rewards every few games, all heroes are free. What more could you with for?

    The reason this isn't 10/10 I think has to be with last hitting, which while allows to make difference between bad and good players in lane, it is also tedious and not really rewarding thing. It would be 10/10 if for example you'd miss last hit but would still be able to grab the gold from ground.    … Expand
  77. the_Slugman
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    The perfect video game – Dota 2 is pure heroin and no two matches will ever feel the same. Only years and years of frustration and pain will harden you to the point where you are truly a competitive player. Nothing is lacking from Dota 2 – the only downfalls will be due to your own misery or the misery of your teammates. Valve does everything within their power to punish players for beingThe perfect video game – Dota 2 is pure heroin and no two matches will ever feel the same. Only years and years of frustration and pain will harden you to the point where you are truly a competitive player. Nothing is lacking from Dota 2 – the only downfalls will be due to your own misery or the misery of your teammates. Valve does everything within their power to punish players for being awful to play with, but ultimately this single shortcoming is out of their hands. Prepare to be called every profanity ever created on your path to the dark side of video gaming.

    The lack of people in the middle on this page says it all. Those that get it know it's a 10. Those who've had their feelings hurt and been pwned one too many times have nothing good to say.    … Expand
  78. Dreyco
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    Best game ever. 1500 hours omg just cant stop playing this thanks valve to give me such a great game much better than lol or any another moba recomended
  79. ApexPhilosopher
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    DotA 2 is like a good game of chess that has done acid and decided to invite all of its 'friends' over to brutalize and torment the other team. However, instead of tormenting the other team these 'friends' just decide to rail on one another until each 'friend' has to quietly put themselves into offline mode before playing any game on steam.

    Honestly though, contrary to popular opinion    DotA 2 is like a good game of chess that has done acid and decided to invite all of its 'friends' over to brutalize and torment the other team. However, instead of tormenting the other team these 'friends' just decide to rail on one another until each 'friend' has to quietly put themselves into offline mode before playing any game on steam.

    Honestly though, contrary to popular opinion DotA is a very fun game. It is just not a fun game for stupid people or people that are not willing to take some time to learn the game. This game will not spoonfeed you on how to play, nor will it easily allow you to catch up if you make mistakes. Like in the real world if you make mistakes in battle you will suffer.

    A few tips:
    Try to keep a level head, and bonus points for a positive attitude. Your team will appreciate it a lot, and they will be more willing to work with you.
    Pay attention to the map, your surroundings, and your enemies items.
    Read your abilities carefully, read the patch notes, read the items abilities.
    Practice heroes in demo mode (this is different from bot practice or private lobby.)
    Get yourself a mic. Effective communication is one of your biggest utilities.
    If a hero that is in your lane goes missing call missing immediately. Better safe than sorry.
    Buy wards. Wards might typically be a supports 'job', but they will save your life and get you kills, which will easily make up for the gold cost. Also, your team will appreciate you that much more, which will result in them being much more likely to try to help you out and listen to you.
    Use your scan. I find that this tool is way overlooked. At least in my bracket. It's up every 5 minutes, and it can only help (if not to tell you where someone is; it will tell you where they are not.)
    Nobody is good at DotA. There is always someone much better than you are. So do your best and try not to talk trash.
    Treat this as a chance to develop team communication skills
    Deny creeps as much as you can, but not at the sacrifice of missing a last hit.
    Buy smoke before a gank or a Rosh kill. They are a cheap invaluable tool.
    Verbally tell whomever you are around if you are planning on leaving them or TPing out.
    Experiment with different items when you are fighting different types of heroes.
    I say this last one with caution because it can hinder your ability to play the game normally, but try Turbo when you first start out. It will allow you to learn heroes more quickly.
    Okay, actually this is my last point. Try to have fun. It is just a game.

    Your mostly non-toxic Dota friend,
    Havoc Octavian Teslasmith    … Expand
  80. Detraxxx
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    Simply the best and most modern MOBA game with plenty of team tactics and strategies. The game is really addictive. You can spend 1000 hours playing this game and even after such long period of time you find out that you are still a beginner. Characters are balanced and there are many roles you can play. This game NEVER gets you bored. Graphics are very nice, which is not common for thisSimply the best and most modern MOBA game with plenty of team tactics and strategies. The game is really addictive. You can spend 1000 hours playing this game and even after such long period of time you find out that you are still a beginner. Characters are balanced and there are many roles you can play. This game NEVER gets you bored. Graphics are very nice, which is not common for this genre. However, the game community is not something that Valve should be proud of.… Expand
  81. Taster
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    Played Dota since 1998, still the best game of all time; Never got bored.
    It requires some time to get to know the basics. The fun is to get better with each game.
  82. jorgos4567
    May 10, 2018
    9
    Plays very different to compared League of legends, but has great character design and a very complex game play. If you get used to the more slower movement it is a great game, that will keep you playing for many hours. Beware, players can be toxic!
  83. xjhgfgf
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    -1 for community. Great game bot one minus makes it completely unplayable..
  84. Monsterskill
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    I actually can't give this game anything less than a 10 considering I've been playing DotA for about 14 years and keep coming back. Yeah, it can be frustrating, and yeah, the community is crap. But when you really strip it down, it really is just a fun game with a lot of depth.
  85. Amorph0us
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Rate a game for the actual game, not anything else. You can make a comment about the rest but we are reviewing the actual game here. For me Dota was the game that begun all the trend and the second title was the best.
  86. WOZBORN2
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    Я играл в неё лично. Впечатления незабываемые. Никогда не было так приятно в зоне прямой кишки. Пока играл 15 минут, успел найти себе парня и уйти от него к другому парню с более большим хуком на пуджа. К слову сказать, поиграл я только 15 минут. И больше не возвращался. Эти 15 минут доты 2 сделали мою жизнь прекрасной, превратили её в настоящий рай. Мне больше ничего в жизни не надо,Я играл в неё лично. Впечатления незабываемые. Никогда не было так приятно в зоне прямой кишки. Пока играл 15 минут, успел найти себе парня и уйти от него к другому парню с более большим хуком на пуджа. К слову сказать, поиграл я только 15 минут. И больше не возвращался. Эти 15 минут доты 2 сделали мою жизнь прекрасной, превратили её в настоящий рай. Мне больше ничего в жизни не надо, кроме моего сладенького толстопузика с ОГРОМНЫМ хуком. СПАСИБО ТЕБЕ ДОТА 2 Я ТЕБЯ ЛЮБЛЮ. Данила, 15 лет.… Expand
  87. MrNorbik
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    You can hate Gabe for not releasing Half Life “more than 2 but less than 4”, but let's be honest, Dota 2 is free. Each game, even with the same pool of heroes, is always played in a new way. Incredible replay capability over the years.

    You can play for your own pleasure by pressing random keys or not pressing at all, causing violent emotions of your teammates or to think out a strategy    You can hate Gabe for not releasing Half Life “more than 2 but less than 4”, but let's be honest, Dota 2 is free. Each game, even with the same pool of heroes, is always played in a new way. Incredible replay capability over the years.

    You can play for your own pleasure by pressing random keys or not pressing at all, causing violent emotions of your teammates or to think out a strategy and arouse admiration of your skill among other players. StarCraft in the world of the beloved Gabe.    … Expand
  88. Furkan1855
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    + not pay to win or not pay to win like other games
    + valve always update this game
    + new hero comes out every 6 mouth that's ok because so many heroes not that good sometimes
    + so many cheap skins

    - the rank system is not good enough
    - RUSSİANS + FLAMERS + FEEDER ...
  89. Palimash
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Коротко говоря, игра сделана очень качественно по всем аспектам вплоть до мелочей(баланс, геймплей и менее важные вещи).
    Новые игроки наверняка обратят внимание на крайне недружелюбное общество доты, но вряд ли это вина самой игры, ведь непонятно почему оно таким сформировалось, можно провести хоть целое расследование.    Коротко говоря, игра сделана очень качественно по всем аспектам вплоть до мелочей(баланс, геймплей и менее важные вещи).
    Новые игроки наверняка обратят внимание на крайне недружелюбное общество доты, но вряд ли это вина самой игры, ведь непонятно почему оно таким сформировалось, можно провести хоть целое расследование.
  90. Thkh1998
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Constant perfect updates made by icefrog made this game the best MOBA add perfect graphic and nice events to this mix too
  91. CDannyZ
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Must play. I played also League of Legends, but i find dota more interresting And It has better graphics
  92. Yohane
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Nice Game ,i like the way how they patch this game ,use any strategy to win a game unlike League of Legend.
  93. BornCrows
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    I spent 2000+ hours on this game. Although I am not good at it anymore, but I am still willing to play it with friends.
  94. Og_loc
    May 15, 2020
    10
    all praise the icefrog and lord gaben! best game ever if you have the time to actually learn it. anything under 500h and you won't even have scratched the surface.
  95. AxelP
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйтене играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте не играйте
  96. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    A good game with excellent gameplay, soundtrack, a wide variety of parties. But the poor community and the need for a lot of time in the game.
  97. SirWondra2001
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    I love this game. its my most played game ever. BUT you must deal with toxicity tho.
  98. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Best MOBA of all times, complex, fun, community could be better and the development from Valve could be faster.
  99. Ave-Nar
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Dota 2 has a very rich and long history, a very steep learning curve and a huge and creative community.

    Dota 2 is an E-sport, so you don't even have to play it to enjoy it.

    Dota 2 is a team game, thus playing with friends is advised. It consumes a lot of time if your aim is to get to the top of the ranking system. Be aware that too much of Dota can be harmful for your health.
  100. Alimkhan29
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    DONT EVEN **** THINK ABOUT PLAYING THIS GAME. but if you already began, DONT PICK **** PUDGE. and if you dont pick pudge and ruin all games, welcome to dota
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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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