Dota 2

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  1. OwningSoul
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dota 2 is basically a game made by VALVe with help from a person called Icefrog which VALVe hired, he is the current developer of the WarCraft III TFT mod map DotA which is exactly what VALVe is making Dota 2 this game is basically an Action Real time strategy game, with 2 teams each made up of 5 players, who can pick and play a hero from a pool of over 110 heroes with varying roles from Supporting the team to Carrying the team to victory each team must defend the Ancient which is protected by a series of towers with increasing strength ,and teams have to push their way thought the towers in order to destroy the other team's Ancient with the help of 'Creeps' which spawn though the game equally for both teams (until some later points where a team can destroy the other team's barracks to get a stronger creeps to spawn for their side), early game heroes prefer to lane safely instead of engaging each other in order to farm the Creeps of the other team which will reward money and experience ,both needed later in the game gold to buy items giving you and your team advantage and experience to increase the power of your spells in team fights.… Expand
  2. Twentyseven
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Incredible and well developed game, only brought down in ratings by an immature reddit community, League of legends fanboys and people who don't understand the game or that the items are cosmetic only and it is a completely free to play
  3. Basil_Fawlty
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! True multiplayer masterpiece. Well balanced heroes, every match provides great amount of emotions. Music and sounds are very nice (awesome voice acting!). Graphics are well made. Recommending to every person who want to try a MOBA-like game. Playing with friends is even better experience!
  4. kuolemankirurgi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    1600 hours in, not a single regret. Feels like i've scratched the surface, haha!

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

    I really can't see myself getting bored of it ever.
  5. SKM
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I love this game and i think there is no use in writing how good the game is but last week people were putting zeros to Dota2 and i find it unfair because they were crying about Diretide
  6. Beal
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, although it may take a while to actually get into and understand it quickly becomes great. The Game has a growing list of heroes at no price, this game actually knows how to do free to play correctly and it does it great. This game may be brutal but the payoff of a good win will make up for it. The fact this game costs nothing to the consumer and provides no benefit over othersGreat game, although it may take a while to actually get into and understand it quickly becomes great. The Game has a growing list of heroes at no price, this game actually knows how to do free to play correctly and it does it great. This game may be brutal but the payoff of a good win will make up for it. The fact this game costs nothing to the consumer and provides no benefit over others for buying things with micro transactions is simply amazing. The Free to play model is surely light years ahead of many other competing MOBA's.… Expand
  7. uhmeat
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Before this game, I'd never played a moba, and it does take a steep learning curve. But giving it a bit of effort, I began to understand the mechanics and then this game became incredibly addicting. And thats because it is a good game, and you should try it.
  8. vazooo1
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I like this game, it is good and takes alot of effort and skill to become good at.

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

    If you like a challenge, dota is right up your alley.
  9. fudgemaster
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The best game I've ever played, I been playing dota since 2007 and the game is still as fun as the day I first started playing. Valve has put so much time and effort into making it the game it deserves to be.The best game I've ever played, I been playing dota since 2007 and the game is still as fun as the day I first started playing. Valve has put so much time and effort into making it theThe best game I've ever played, I been playing dota since 2007 and the game is still as fun as the day I first started playing. Valve has put so much time and effort into making it the game it deserves to be.The best game I've ever played, I been playing dota since 2007 and the game is still as fun as the day I first started playing. Valve has put so much time and effort into making it the game it deserves to be.The best game I've ever played, I been playing dota since 2007 and the game is still as fun as the day I first started playing. Valve has put so much time and effort into making it the game it deserves to be.… Expand
  10. Brotella
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Valve, sorry for that... (Diretide)

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

    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder). Dota 2 is so good, that I will focus on negatives Unfortunately there are some and three of them I consider major issue. First match making I think it has improved, but it is still source of annoyance
    Second no single player ladder
    Third lots of misbehaving players (I have to confess, that I do use offensive language sometimes too)    … Expand
  11. Mraxlo
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Well, in short, any game that keeps me playing for over 100h is a 10/10. And Dota 2 has done that and a lot more, I have played mobas for over 2000h and im not getting tired. The vast possibilities and combinations make this the perfect PvP game.

    But that is the problem, a game is only as good as the players, and i try to make everyone that plays with me have a good time. That can't be    Well, in short, any game that keeps me playing for over 100h is a 10/10. And Dota 2 has done that and a lot more, I have played mobas for over 2000h and im not getting tired. The vast possibilities and combinations make this the perfect PvP game.

    But that is the problem, a game is only as good as the players, and i try to make everyone that plays with me have a good time. That can't be said for everyone. If you want the game of your life, you will have to be ready to feed, get yelled at and come out swinging, you will have to do the tutorial and play vs bots, do it with friends. Read the heroes, try them out and then you will be ready. This is the game that has higher skillcap than dark souls, but only because the ones you play against are humans, that can also make the game very easy, play with ppl on your level if you want to have a really good experience of the game.

    This game is only for the dedicated, but it is the best PvP around!    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. jayson911
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but bot
  15. q123
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game, Valve are listening to their fanbase now too so it has really gotten even better. Can't wait to see what Valve has planned next for this game.
  16. ZeroGorilla
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  17. hislordshipgabe
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given.… Expand
  18. Donjosip
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is by far the best game I've ever played, Valve never ceases to amaze me with their games. All hail Gaben and Volvo, oh and get ready for Diretide! Thx Volvo
  19. Metalhoerer
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is the best game ever, if you leave the high learning curve behind it will reward you greatly and become one of your favorite (if not your favorite) games ever :D
  20. Kenomannen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Best game ever to play with your friends. All hail Gaben and Volvo. Best part is the Russians in the game. They make all the games interesting, all the time.
  21. Cymen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there areDota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there are many who try to make it better and it really depends on the people you play with regularly and your own attitude. The Dota 2 reddit isn't a bad community. Avoid the PlayDota-Forums.
    Have fun playing and if you keep smiling, eve nthe start will not be hard.    … Expand
  22. Meerr
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  23. Ditchem
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  24. raschy
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Such a great game. Love the fact that its not only free but every single character is unlocked from the start. There's no fremium nonsense that requires you to play obsurdly long or buy characters. The gameplay is fantastic and is my favorite MOBA if not my favorite game right now. Valve is doing it right and I couldn't ask for anything more out of them.
  25. mootandraju
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Immensely rewarding, infinitely complex, irresponsibly long nights. Dota 2 is the pinnacle of team based multiplayer competition. Nothing else available comes close.
  26. Frond
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    First off, don't pay attention to all the zero-score reviews from November 2013 the dota2 community is unfortunately a bit entitled and vocal about Valve not releasing a custom halloween gamemode.

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

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

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

    And the game is free! All heroes/skills/items are free and the game is in no way pay-to-win. Definitely watch some VODs or streams, round up some friends, and give it a try!    … Expand
  27. raven1694
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game. Wonderful graphics. Good deep mechanics. More complicated and diverse than League of Legends. Takes a higher level of knowledge to greatly understand the game. Heroes are very unique and diverse from one another, you will never think one is like another.
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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!
  33. qweqweqe
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  34. 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!
  35. Shiddo
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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!
  40. 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!
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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™).
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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....
  47. 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!
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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...
  51. 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...
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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!
  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. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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!
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. Arsen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
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  70. 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.
  71. 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,
  72. 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!
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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!
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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!
  91. 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.
  92. 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!
  93. 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.
  94. 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!
  95. 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.
  96. Puph
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This game certainly delivers. Crisp mechanics, fun game play and no delays. Obviously a very well executed game by Valve. Thumbs up!

    (Also, we got DIRETIDE!!)

    ༼ Thanks Valve
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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#5 Best 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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