Dota 2

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  1. userbackon
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Only no skilled noobs play diretide. Yes you are noobs and you should go play Leauge of Legends. Intentionally giving bad reviews for a reason like this can only be a work of a retarded individuals.
  2. 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!
  3. Sidian
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    I've played many games with class based systems and what have you, and they all have major imbalances. The fact that DotA manages to have such finely tuned balanced with the ridiculous amount of heroes is nothing short of amazing. An incredibly fun, balanced, polished game that is completely free to play. What more can you ask for? Play it.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. commutator
    Nov 14, 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. It's amazing how the game has been improved since its first Beta launch back in 2011. I've played Dota 1, LoL, HoN, and Smite
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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!
  12. 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.
  13. AsdMovies
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
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  14. firestormzq
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    best game, been playing it for years. years and years of fun! Has endless depth. Play with your friends. Has a pro scene that you can spectate and enjoy. Has items and cool cosmetics. TOTALLY F2P, NO P2W AT ALL. play it.
  15. 15CharactersMax
    Nov 14, 2013
    0
    The game was extremely fun, I liked the game play and they game was being balanced properly and any game changes to stuff other than heroes were agreeable and pleasant. I spent a lot of time and actually spent money on the game. All characters felt unique and all ultimates felt like REAL ultimates. Then there was this patch 6.79, the team had totally changed the direction of the gameThe game was extremely fun, I liked the game play and they game was being balanced properly and any game changes to stuff other than heroes were agreeable and pleasant. I spent a lot of time and actually spent money on the game. All characters felt unique and all ultimates felt like REAL ultimates. Then there was this patch 6.79, the team had totally changed the direction of the game from when I had started playing (the actual game like camp changes, buyback changes, etc.) and much more changes, weather some were good or bad in terms of keeping or making the game enjoyable the majority of the ones I personally disagree with (you may absolutely love them but I didnt). The game is now in a new direction geared towards new players and working on projects that are not a main part of the actually game. After TI3 (their big e sports event) they had took a long break to make cosmetics to sell on the market. They had under met their expectations of how the game would grow from TI3 and thus they thought to indulge overall improvements to stuff that may or may not appeal to new players but can ruin the game for existing players. There is no ranked system and they had removed looking up players by a broad system that showed players in Normal, High, or Very high brackets. Thus unable to look up yourself or friends to know how well ur improving or slacking off AND the reason they removed this is because players dont like to play and be judged or feel under pressure to perform w/ bad teams.. etc etc. Overall there is no lasting fun and the DOTA 2 team is unpredictable.… Expand
  16. DAKiNG7321
    Nov 13, 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 badas… Expand
  17. AKrause27
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game.Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game.… Expand
  18. gamedriller666
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    So much affrf 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.
  19. Tim2728
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    I have spent over 1000 hours playing this game and none of them were wasted. Every match is as fresh and fun as the first one you play. Even though you may lose a lot of games when you get a killing spree, nothing in gaming compares to it. Great game, well worth the $0 you pay for it.
  20. Slickback
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Been playing since beta and still cant get enough of this game.. I've tried other games like HoN and LOL but neither can match the intricacy and depth as well as graphics. Very happy with the way Valve is running things and am glad to see big gaming companies sponsoring tournaments to grow the game.
  21. twinshadow
    Nov 13, 2013
    0
    Gaben i forgive you, I love this game, valve did a great job on makeing this game. IMO far better then any other similair game.. Keep on doing the good stuff valve!
  22. IkqXP
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    A game with great intentions and implications, but falls down flat in turn to the player's experience.

    With fair graphics and abundance of free heroes to choose from, Dota 2 will definitely capture the attention of dedicated and devoted players. However, casual players beware, as the smallest mistakes in Dota 2 will punish you deeply, and with even the slightest wrong selection of your    A game with great intentions and implications, but falls down flat in turn to the player's experience.

    With fair graphics and abundance of free heroes to choose from, Dota 2 will definitely capture the attention of dedicated and devoted players. However, casual players beware, as the smallest mistakes in Dota 2 will punish you deeply, and with even the slightest wrong selection of your hero from the selection screen may set you to play out a long, inevitable defeat, as the games' balance is centred around heroes countering each other. If you are to look over the incredibly high skillfloor (new players of the genre may find this game somewhat even stressing at times), you might set yourself up for a game that you might find exciting and rich.

    Lastly, I recommend that you do not listen wholeheartedly to the critics so endorsing Dota 2. You must play the game to see if you really like it, because what they tell you, I -will- completely guarantee you that you will find a rather different experience actually playing the game, whether the experience for you would be exciting, or plain-right stressful.    … Expand
  23. MrSprinkles
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    All the diretide got pissed over an update that valve never said they were even doing in the first place. Dota 2 is the and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
  24. jimmybobbyson1
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    10/10 Easily the best PC game out right now. Biggest competitive scene in the history of gaming, and an overall amazing game for everyone.

    Not only that the developer listens to its community for good suggestions and ignores them for bad ones.
  25. iChiof
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This is in my opinion i I've already played LoL, Dota 1, HoN and more game like this but this is simply awesome the only need to implement few thing that the community want
  26. Mercarcher
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Easily the best PC game out right now. Biggest competitive scene in the history of gaming, and an overall amazing game for everyone.

    Not only that the developer listens to its community for good suggestions and ignores them for bad ones.
  27. CannonFodder52
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    DIRETIDE GIVEN
    Gameplay is extremely polished and fun if you can deal with the learning curve. It also has a terrific business model, everything that effects gameplay is unlocked from the start, skins and other cosmetics can be bought but they also drop in game. Go play it.
  28. SingRulez
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! Most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played.Compared to League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth, Dota 2 has more unique heroes and items.
  29. Ostfrallan
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    Great game but the abandon rules are ridiculous. Just got a 24h ban because i arrived a few seconds after the 5 min limit since my game crashed and didn't restart in time and therefore got an abandon and a loss, even though i returned and won the game.
  30. asdf123
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    why do you guys have to ruin it for everyone. god damnit! why do you guys have to ruin it for everyone. god damnit! why do you guys have to ruin it for everyone. god damnit!
  31. HavaH
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Great MOBA game. Best in its genre. Simple to start playing, extremely hard to master. Filled with so many intricacies that it keeps you playing the game. Even advanced players learn new tricks with every game. Great community and great Devs. VALVE has done awesome work with this game. Also one of the best competitive E-Sports scene. Really exciting competitive play with big stakes on the line,
  32. 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.
  33. Pro
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
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  34. Arsen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
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  35. 305305
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    The game is great, shifting ballance back to normal after diretide accident. The graphics, the community, many tournaments to watch and to learn, love it.
  36. spctr
    Nov 12, 2013
    1
    This game is one of the best on the market and its f2p but the game has one big problem, it's the developer. They don't care about the playerbase, making unreasonable match making system, even worse reporting system which doesnt work properly and if someone tries to speak out his mind in discussion forums, moderators close the thread because of the truth written in it. So sad. ProbablyThis game is one of the best on the market and its f2p but the game has one big problem, it's the developer. They don't care about the playerbase, making unreasonable match making system, even worse reporting system which doesnt work properly and if someone tries to speak out his mind in discussion forums, moderators close the thread because of the truth written in it. So sad. Probably HoN LoL got a better community and not childish like this one got. Bashed the score down here to nearly 3.0, Diretide was promised, now it's 5.9.
    All in all, it's ridiculous, if you never tried this game, don't bother to do so because it's not newbie friendly at all.    … Expand
  37. NeonSelf
    Nov 12, 2013
    5
    completely free to play, all you have to pay for is cosmetics.
    + more than 100 heroes already available
    + really deep game mechanics gives good re-playability even with 1 game mode available. - no ladder or ranking system (its a problem for competitive game IMO) - the commend/report system is more annoying than really helpful - only 1 game mode, all you can change is the hero pick     completely free to play, all you have to pay for is cosmetics.
    + more than 100 heroes already available
    + really deep game mechanics gives good re-playability even with 1 game mode available.
    - no ladder or ranking system (its a problem for competitive game IMO)
    - the commend/report system is more annoying than really helpful
    - only 1 game mode, all you can change is the hero pick phase (no custom maps or rules)
    - if you play good, you will be forced to have bad teammates, so everyone has 50% winrate
    - development of this game almost completely stopped a few month ago, all we have is new hats and some minor GUI changes.
    - the game still missing some heroes from orignal dota.
    - despite 6.79 patch, lots of heroes are still unbalanced compared to others.    … Expand
  38. sov279
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    A very good game.. But u suck at putting new heroes to the game.. Valve you suck where's my diretide. Where are my new heroes? the game is out of beta since long! why are you not adding heroes? you deserve a bad rating!
  39. phatkane
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's good stuff srs, dont let the butthurt players color your opinion the wrong way. This game will bring you countless hours of fun and entertainment
  40. Dotka1283
    Nov 11, 2013
    1
    The game just fell in my eyes. Previously, it was just gorgeous, but after the "IT 3", for half a year we have not seen the game niodnogo new hero, was not the promised Halloween (who waited ALL), but Valve does not cease to surprise us with new chests, who cares? Obviously not "average user" who wants to enjoy the game, not the money invested in this project and sense to put money into aThe game just fell in my eyes. Previously, it was just gorgeous, but after the "IT 3", for half a year we have not seen the game niodnogo new hero, was not the promised Halloween (who waited ALL), but Valve does not cease to surprise us with new chests, who cares? Obviously not "average user" who wants to enjoy the game, not the money invested in this project and sense to put money into a project that does not give any good as half a year?… Expand
  41. dicey
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    Overall highly overrated. The graphics are OK, but the design is bland and simplistic. The differences between champions are marginal and the overall design is unoriginal. The game lacks serious continued improvement. The learning curve is steep, but the overall result after overcoming one of the most annoying learning curves in history is far from impressive. This game is nothing but aOverall highly overrated. The graphics are OK, but the design is bland and simplistic. The differences between champions are marginal and the overall design is unoriginal. The game lacks serious continued improvement. The learning curve is steep, but the overall result after overcoming one of the most annoying learning curves in history is far from impressive. This game is nothing but a copy of the original DOTA, with very limited improvements. The competition has been developing for years and years, this game just falls behind too far to be taken seriously.… Expand
  42. quantumnerd
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    (I'm giving this a 10 vs. an 8 or 9 because of Diretide spammers). First off, here's DotA 2, in a nutshell, compared to the major (also "free") competition (skip past this if you want). In DotA 1, you can barely see what's going on; in DotA 2, you can see things. DotA 1 is based off WC3, which is not free, and gets updates ported back; DotA 2 is standalone, and gets updates first, although(I'm giving this a 10 vs. an 8 or 9 because of Diretide spammers). First off, here's DotA 2, in a nutshell, compared to the major (also "free") competition (skip past this if you want). In DotA 1, you can barely see what's going on; in DotA 2, you can see things. DotA 1 is based off WC3, which is not free, and gets updates ported back; DotA 2 is standalone, and gets updates first, although it is still missing some heroes as of writing. In LoL, you have to unlock or pay for heroes, gameplay-affecting masteries, and have to pay for cosmetics, but some baseline level of Asian-style T&A is free. In DotA 2, all heroes are free, and there is no equivalent to masteries, so the only thing you can spend money on is expensive cosmetics, which do not significantly effect the lower level of baseline T&A. In LoL, meta is very rigid, games snowball easily, and the game is more forgiving to mistakes; in DotA 2, meta is flexible, comebacks are extremely common, and mistakes are punished hard. In HoN, everyone is angry at you and leaves your game; in DotA 2, only select ethnic groups (decided based on a player's mood at time of abandon) are angry at you, and players generally leave the game slightly less. In a nutshell, DotA 1 and HoN are for players that have played for 10 years and put up with the problems. LoL is casual, which makes it trivial to learn and better for playing games with friends. So DotA 2 is basically king right now, if not in player count.

    So what makes a DotA 2? It's a MOBA/ARTS/DotA-like game, which means it pits two teams of five heroes against each other, each occupying half of the square map, with territory on opposite corners, divided by the diagonal. Each side has an "ancient" which can be reached through three lanes. The lanes are protected by two barracks (which spawn friendly "creeps" periodically), and 3 towers. The goal of the game is to eventually push with the creeps down the enemy lanes to reach and destroy their ancient. Heroes gain gold and experience by killing enemy and neutral units, which they spend on items and skills that last until the end of the round. So a game goes through the arc of an RPG in about an hour: you normally first spend time hitting low-level creeps with basic attacks, then you take on higher level creeps and enemy heroes with basic abilities and items, and in the endgame (if you could afford the items and skills) you go all out with a nearly full loadout of skills and items. But this arc of battle is made interesting by how the mechanics interact. Interestingly, there are 5 heroes per side, but 3 lanes, meaning that there are several different ways to split heroes between lanes, so you'll often see interesting splits, like trilanes. You can often win the game by going with an esoteric item build (as long as you know what you're doing) and communicating with your team. Thanks to intense fog of war, wards and team communication are fundamental for map control. Positioning and timing are very important during teamfights. And things like last hits/denies introduce skill to even basic farming. You get the idea there are lots of mechanics to keep track of, teamwork is important, and there are ways to learn all of them. DotA 2 is a great game to play with a team of four other friends, and a game with a very high skill ceiling. Thanks to all the different ways the mechanics can fall together, it's a very enjoyable game to watch, too. It's pretty much at the pinnacle of its genre.    … Expand
  43. lukykl
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's great game and I love it. Nice competition nice plays nice comrades nice everything awesome developer icefrog balanced game which isn't stagnant like others similar games so awesome continuing dota
  44. 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.
  45. carpeauxcarps
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A perfect game for your serious competition and dealing with complexity needs. After about a hundred matches you may specialize on a decent hero and, when you actually know what you're doing, you feel like a boss, kick ass, it's awesome. Perfect game as far as I'm concerned.
  46. sunrise123
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a great game, at the beginning it might be hard, but if u start to understand the game it gets much better. I like that Volvo didn't made a Pay 2 out of Dota.

    not daed gem 10/10
  47. superman777157
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes
  48. swierq
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes
  49. 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
  50. Seraphix
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Great game. Has a learning curve, but with time will outshine other similar games. Able to pick all heroes from the start. Pay for items don't have any effect on skill/ability. Ignore the review bombs from haters.
  51. innermtl
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    they listen to the comunnity they deserve the 10

    is the best game ever

    we are going for the 10 again DOTA 2

    u made a mistake so do we

    dota 2 best game ever

    valve just listen to us and everything is going to be ok :D
  52. lawliet_91
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Really awesome game. Despite some whining people (with big ego) says, if you are a noob you will play with noobs, and if you really are good, you will play with very high skilled people (sometimes even with pro players) keep it up Valve!
  53. grandall
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    DOTA 2 is the best in the MOBA class. I have played LoL, DOTA, DOTA 2 and some lesser known MOBAs and DOTA 2 is by far the best. In addition, it is F2P which is amazing. And unlike, LoL or HoN which require you to use a rotating hero list until you buy your own with real money or accumulate enough in-game currency to purchase a single hero, DOTA 2 immediately gives you access to its entireDOTA 2 is the best in the MOBA class. I have played LoL, DOTA, DOTA 2 and some lesser known MOBAs and DOTA 2 is by far the best. In addition, it is F2P which is amazing. And unlike, LoL or HoN which require you to use a rotating hero list until you buy your own with real money or accumulate enough in-game currency to purchase a single hero, DOTA 2 immediately gives you access to its entire library of heroes, for free. In LoL as of the date of this post, it would cost $588 to unlock all heroes with real money. (15000RP/$100, total cost heroes 88185 RP. This calculation excludes bundles)

    Each character has a unique playstyle and skillset, and doesn't feel like a clone of another character or a cheap rip off. Every character plays a certain role well, and plays it uniquely. Playing well leads to great rewards, and playing poorly has severe consequences.

    There are issues with DOTA 2, the biggest being there is a huge learning curve and you are going to start out being bad if you don't have previous DOTA experience. Learning characters skills, what items do, and what you should be doing early mid and late game initially may be overwhelming. However, doing research and practicing eventually pay off as DOTA 2 is truly one of the most challenging and highest skill cap games available. Valve is also implementing (or has implemented) a tutorial, but there is no way the sheer amount of information needed is contained within it. But I'm sure its a great place to start.    … Expand
  54. mrjacob
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is a free-to-play game that does NOT require *ANY* money at all. More than that: Spending *ANY* amount of money in this game will give you absolutely ZERO competitive advantage against other players. Spend $10,000 if you can, go right ahead. You will gain only a variety of cosmetic items.
  55. 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
  56. Fireresistance
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game I have ever played. would recommend it to everyone. Its soo much better than LOL and HON. I can't say anything that will describe how good this game really is.… Expand
  57. khalanh
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!
  58. sargaszocske
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!
  59. Ypestis
    Nov 11, 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
  60. 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
  61. Derrad
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This game used to have 9.2 rating but a few raging kids came and destroyed its hard work because they did'nt get a halloween event plz dont look at the score and try this game out ive been playing for 5 years including dota 1 years and i still don't know everth about the game that's how deep and complex this game is
  62. frm85
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Because of the steep learning curve the first few matches may not be very enjoyable, but after some victories and nice plays it's hard to not get hooked to this game. The graphics are nice and the cosmetics improve on that, though you don't need to spend any on the game if you don't want to, you may even win some and trade them with others. The gameplay is the real star though, and it'sBecause of the steep learning curve the first few matches may not be very enjoyable, but after some victories and nice plays it's hard to not get hooked to this game. The graphics are nice and the cosmetics improve on that, though you don't need to spend any on the game if you don't want to, you may even win some and trade them with others. The gameplay is the real star though, and it's depth is both challenging and rewarding when you start to understand the mechanics of the game.
    There are downsides though, which are mostly the aggressive community (play with friends! or make friends in game at least) and the slow patching of bugs, with over a hundred minor bugs awaiting fixes for almost a year. Overall it is a really, really good game, that is bound to get better.    … Expand
  63. drtycat
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    THANKS VOLVO for your work!

    We are all love you!

    And hope you will bring joy more often!!
    DOTA 2 is the best in the MOBA class.

    Long live VOLVO!!!
  64. Passig
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Amazing game. It is impressive how you can spend a couple thousand hours playing this and still are trying to improve and want to play more. It's the sequel of the first "MOBA" or "ARTS" game, DotA, a mod of Warcraft III which is still huge even today. This game improved everything from the original mod and it's still getting bigger. Valve it's a great company and won't let us down. It's aAmazing game. It is impressive how you can spend a couple thousand hours playing this and still are trying to improve and want to play more. It's the sequel of the first "MOBA" or "ARTS" game, DotA, a mod of Warcraft III which is still huge even today. This game improved everything from the original mod and it's still getting bigger. Valve it's a great company and won't let us down. It's a hard and complex game, and it takes an insane amount of time to master (if it's possible), and until then, have fun!… Expand
  65. FortryckarN
    Nov 11, 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
  66. wealthyman2
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    great job just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...
  67. zuko1604
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...
  68. normanthesquid
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A tremondously great game. A steep learning curve, but it really pays off. Best with a team of friends, so you can learn together. No content gating, like other Mobas, but has a decent tutorial system to get you into the action.
  69. YoJabroni
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Honestly, it is the greatest game I've ever played. I was not into this genre years ago, and now Dota is essentially all I play. It's a shame the immature members of the community felt the need to bomb the Metacritic score over something trivial like the Diretide. I hope we can bring the score back up where it belongs.
  70. Tuhiz
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Wow volvo is like santa. May all you dreams come true. Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240!
  71. 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....
  72. Heatednemz
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Don't go by the negative reviews, its because valve didn't make an announcement regarding an event. This is a AAA game for free with a steep learning curve. However, once you learn it, its never ending fun.
  73. 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.
  74. orion10
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Very time consuming. Well done graphics and animations. Large amount of tradeable items. The replay value is enormous because there are so many heroes to use.
  75. VarGreen
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The developers are trying to make the game better!!! Great game!!!
    Better than others MOBA etc games!!! Just try it!!!
    Thanks Valve!!!
    And just like it!
  76. slayamatt
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awesome game, shame the rating got bombed by "GIVE DIRETIDE" Well now it's coming and valve have said they're sorry...

    Spoiler: 1 team wins every game    … Expand
  77. DyingBloodbirds
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Best game ever. League is a shoddy ripoff and the people who play it over Dota 2 are delusional and will come over in droves once Valve makes custom maps (Soon™).
  78. gr8n8m8
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing that you have to spend in order to play this game is time. That's right, Dota 2 is not like most other games and that's because it's very complex, so be patient, learn the mechanics and once it's in your system then you'll start loving it… Expand
  79. trentdouble
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Very deep game with a lot of repeatability. Massive amount of content and great setting. I've currently sunk 2k hours into this and have no reason to stop playing.
  80. muckguppy
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I was skeptical of the learning curve, though I had played league of legends, it turned out to be a far for rewarding experience than I had expected. I much prefer the seriour, no-nonsense attitude of most people you find in public games and I must say, the game looks beautiful. It is incredibly polished and there is such a sense of quality I've not found in an online game before.

    If    I was skeptical of the learning curve, though I had played league of legends, it turned out to be a far for rewarding experience than I had expected. I much prefer the seriour, no-nonsense attitude of most people you find in public games and I must say, the game looks beautiful. It is incredibly polished and there is such a sense of quality I've not found in an online game before.

    If you are looking to make the jump from LoL or just dip your toe in the Dota, I can't recommend this enough. I love the free to play model, there is literally nothing to lose.

    Thanks valve and icefrog!    … Expand
  81. kasau
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiredide will be gifen!! All hail Gaben!!! All hail Volvo!!
    Good game full of Kappa....much excite....wow....such trees....great last hits doge approves    … Expand
  82. LIZAIZINVISA
    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
  83. gax
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Absolute best game ever made, second to none. nice graphics and sounds, well balanced and great competitive scene. i can see this game rising to the number 1 esport in the world
  84. AKwasp
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    In all seriousness, DotA is one of the best games I have ever played. I got hooked 10+ years ago in high school, half of our class was testing out the pool of WC3 custom games, and AoS was amazing; AoS later evolved into the wonderfully balanced DotA. It has been a blast to play this game on and off for years, and Valve's interpretation of DotA 2 is by far the most true game to theIn all seriousness, DotA is one of the best games I have ever played. I got hooked 10+ years ago in high school, half of our class was testing out the pool of WC3 custom games, and AoS was amazing; AoS later evolved into the wonderfully balanced DotA. It has been a blast to play this game on and off for years, and Valve's interpretation of DotA 2 is by far the most true game to the original design. The improvements implemented are beyond my wildest expectations, and their support of the growing professional scheme has completely blown my mind. DotA is a strategy game enjoyable at any skill level, recently a handful of coworkers tried it out and have been hooked as well. I'm pleased to see the wide appeal of a team-based cooperative yet highly competitive game mixing elements of micro-management, RPG, and tower defense. DotA gave birth to an amazing new genre of gaming and Dota 2 well deserves to be at the forefront of computer gaming, catering to serious and casual players alike, without damaging micro-transactions, and is posed to lead the gaming community into a new era of broadcasted e-sports. Well played, GG… Expand
  85. derialstrazus
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams.
  86. Slim_NZ
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams. It's beatiful no tears just dreams.
  87. Wersano
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo!
  88. Captain_Zoots
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    After nine hundred hours, at times I still feel like a noob. This is the deepest most rewarding game I have ever played. BEST GAME EVER. Play it with friends, or make friends with the people you play with. Your going to be spending a lot of time together.
  89. Biggles1914
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Perfect game. 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 thisPerfect game. 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
  90. 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
  91. kevlar123
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    As an avid gamer of many genres Dota 2 is probably my favorite long-standing game, ever. At this point I have put 922 hours into the game since I started playing it in February of 2012.

    What has always amazed me about the game is the attention to details. The map, the character commentary between characters,the smallest things that make the game so incredibly unique. I love this game    As an avid gamer of many genres Dota 2 is probably my favorite long-standing game, ever. At this point I have put 922 hours into the game since I started playing it in February of 2012.

    What has always amazed me about the game is the attention to details. The map, the character commentary between characters,the smallest things that make the game so incredibly unique.

    I love this game and enjoy all the new content Valve brings to the table, my only wish is that that happened more often. However, I can't hold it against them because the quality of content they do release is superb.    … Expand
  92. Diretide_was_gi
    Nov 10, 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 has diretide!… Expand
  93. Shiddo
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  94. DeusK
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Better than LoL ;D Awesome game, team-oriented epicness, this game is the Counting since DotA All-stars, I have never played a game this much. Freaking addicting, fun, very competitive, and is getting better and better which each update. Thanks Valve and IceFrog!
  95. qweqweqe
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  96. watuz1337
    Nov 10, 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… Expand
  97. Supermax0
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game, amazing complexity, really love it. Only problem is that its, so addictive, but is that a problem really? The game is incredibly well made, and Valve is doing a great job of catering both casual and more hardcore gamers with this. A must-play!
  98. Chrealia
    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, 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
  99. FuzzyPickle
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    I don't know how else to describe this game other than the fact that it is a masterpiece. I have played this game for years and there's always something about this game that just keeps bringing me back for more. It is beyond one of the best games that I will ever play and i would suggest this game to anyone.
  100. tempest89
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Amazing game, steep learning curve, but tons of fun once you get a hang of it. Spent countless hours/days playing with friends. Great community and support from Valve
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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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