Dota 2

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  1. redinhood
    Jul 21, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 is a team game. If you don't like the idea of 5 people working together to win a game then this isn't for you.

    If you're a new player playing the game genre for the 1st time you will find it very hard and complicated, you will probably lose most of your 1st 100 games if you're committed to the game. Once you grasp the basics of the game last hitting, denying, warding,    Dota 2 is a team game. If you don't like the idea of 5 people working together to win a game then this isn't for you.

    If you're a new player playing the game genre for the 1st time you will find it very hard and complicated, you will probably lose most of your 1st 100 games if you're committed to the game. Once you grasp the basics of the game last hitting, denying, warding, map-awareness, etc. you might be guy who can win the game for your team and it feels very good when that happens carrying your whole team to victory.
    Losing in Dota 2 can be very frustrating specially if you feel like your the only one actually trying to win, if you're on a losing streak try to stop playing before you punch your PC monitor.

    Most people think that Dota 2 graphic are not very good, I agree to this it could use a little work.
    Dota 2 community like all games it has it's own share of that like to flame/rage/unsupportive during games but it also has nice people.    … Expand
  2. Deavy
    Jul 21, 2013
    9
    The best action-rpg "MOBA" of all time. A real "e-sport" to the community of PC gamers. Dota 2 is a challenging game for beginners to the more experienced player.

    For those who know how to play, have a balanced match with other players of similar skill or even more experienced is very rewarding and fun, it feel like to play a real game of football, basketball or any other sport under    The best action-rpg "MOBA" of all time. A real "e-sport" to the community of PC gamers. Dota 2 is a challenging game for beginners to the more experienced player.

    For those who know how to play, have a balanced match with other players of similar skill or even more experienced is very rewarding and fun, it feel like to play a real game of football, basketball or any other sport under the same conditions.

    But not everything is perfect. For beginners is one of the hardest games to learn and master. All choices are important, since the hero to your items or even your "line" matter. And to make the right choices you need to understand and consider what qualities, disadvantages and various other aspects when choosing... and the only way to learn is by trying, struggling, being blamed for the defeats and various other things.

    If you take learning with humor you'll probably have a good laughs, but if you do not have a lot of patience to learn and not have anyone to help you, I advise you to skip this game and avoid stress.

    The main reason why I can not give 10/10 is the process of training that should be much improved as well as some other aspects such as match-making.

    Finally, like any new game Dota 2 have their faults that can be corrected over time, but that surely does not affect the main purpose of the game, which is fun, challenging and competitive, something that the game achieves very effectively, hence...

    9/10 for Dota 2.    … Expand
  3. MegaBoxCinema
    Jul 22, 2013
    9
    This game is like COD, hard at first but once you get the hang of it you get pretty decent. I found this game amazing and yet it had its challenging moments but it it an overall amazing game. I we can't forget its free!
  4. linecraft
    Jul 22, 2013
    9
    Traditional and innovative
    Dota 2; Moba to continue and further development of its kind that was a game. Valve, it will move to a better location anyway. Valve created wish you continued success. To make the game more innovative Valve should do more than their best.
  5. DaRiddler
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    There are so much in this game, it is even hard to start to write about it. Everyone should give it a "shoot". The characters and the chance of customization makes it even better.
  6. ZombehPoneh
    Jul 23, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 shows how a moba is supposed to be, an 5v5 Arena where the arena can be changed to your advantages to make deep strategy use. Dota 2 has a hard learning curve and this will follow you until you stop playing. You can never truly master the game because the situation always changes.
    If you want to compare it to other moba's is dota the big mean brother of the others.
    There is no    Dota 2 shows how a moba is supposed to be, an 5v5 Arena where the arena can be changed to your advantages to make deep strategy use. Dota 2 has a hard learning curve and this will follow you until you stop playing. You can never truly master the game because the situation always changes.
    If you want to compare it to other moba's is dota the big mean brother of the others.
    There is no better moba, its comes down on your own taste. Want to still have some fun, play LoL.
    Want to try hard and cry a little, play Dota. I also see alot of bad reviews because of the community. last time I checked you don't rate a game on the community. The community can be bad but just ignore it and carry on with it untill you find a proper team. Maybe don't be such a loner and make a team so you don't have to team up with pubs. The graphics are fine as they are. The gameplay is excellent. Voice actors are excellent, the lore falls a bit short now and then but it's being worked on. The way that the community can make money out of a game someone else completely made, some people don't understand this but it's like going to a market, they set up an store for you and you just deliver the items.    … Expand
  7. Mikeland
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    I played both LoL and dota 2 and by far Dota 2 is best!! First of all in grafics ,amazing work! And of course its more challenging! the only bad i can find is the noob russians! they are everywhere and they dont speak english at all when they have a choise about language in server selection!
  8. taufirec
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    A superb game. My first experience with a Moba game was LoL, and this is most certainly a better game. The community can be very vocal about their distaste towards a players actions, but in my experience it was no worse than what players in LoL are like, and it is fairly simple to ignore the chat in the game so it is never much of a problem. The graphics are well done for the most part,A superb game. My first experience with a Moba game was LoL, and this is most certainly a better game. The community can be very vocal about their distaste towards a players actions, but in my experience it was no worse than what players in LoL are like, and it is fairly simple to ignore the chat in the game so it is never much of a problem. The graphics are well done for the most part, and the free to play model for the game is outstanding. The amount of experimentation and strategy in the game can be a bit overwhelming at first, but it makes the game better once you get used to it. After playing this since the beginning of beta, i can no longer imagine going back to LoL or any other Moba.… Expand
  9. Bor3aslll
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    A good game if you play with your friends... you can really enjoy it! but if you are planning to play alone I advice you to just play your roll and don't read or listen what the others have to say
  10. C41n
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    Great game, well balanced all heroes are available from the get go. Matchmaking and player community maybe the game's only downfalls. The cosmetic equipment along with the couriers allow for a lot of trading and community interaction a very nice feature considering steam's already large player base...
  11. sawque
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing, although many people say that lives in DotA. Valve and IceFrog worked so hard, and they continue their work, adding new heroes and debugging the game, so I think that Dota 2 becomes better and better, and it will be one of the most recollectable game of the 2010's.
  12. masked
    Aug 10, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 is deep, well designed and outstanding amongst the currently popular MOBA games. The generally competitive environment and most players mindset towards the game make me picture it as the new hope for future E-sports.

    While Dota also holds onto its well-known standards of difficulty and depth in terms of gameplay, the recent addition of a much more extensive tutorial has made it    Dota 2 is deep, well designed and outstanding amongst the currently popular MOBA games. The generally competitive environment and most players mindset towards the game make me picture it as the new hope for future E-sports.

    While Dota also holds onto its well-known standards of difficulty and depth in terms of gameplay, the recent addition of a much more extensive tutorial has made it much easier to access for new players. Also, since the game is free, it can be valued as of the few "true" f2p-titles out there.    … Expand
  13. TheTruePatriot
    Aug 12, 2013
    9
    Fantastic controls, graphics, and gameplay. One of the best PvP games I've ever played and a LARGE improvement to the first Dota. Valve honestly couldn't have done any better.
  14. JakeXgamer
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    I have always wanted a game with a range of options and much to use. Dota 2 is one of my favorite games. The gameplay is great. A lot of different spells to use and characters to choose. There is almost 100 characters in dota 2 giving you so many different styles/ways of playing. The characters even have their own bio, telling you who they are. There is a great amount of items to test outI have always wanted a game with a range of options and much to use. Dota 2 is one of my favorite games. The gameplay is great. A lot of different spells to use and characters to choose. There is almost 100 characters in dota 2 giving you so many different styles/ways of playing. The characters even have their own bio, telling you who they are. There is a great amount of items to test out in different combinations and on different characters giving you many more reasons to play. The multiplayer is pretty good. Most players are nice and will help you fight. The multiplayer may disconnect you in the screen where you wait for everyone to be ready which can put you on the other team if you have friends on the team your on. There is a training mode which teaches you how to do most things in the game. There is also bot matches which puts you and 4 computer controlled players against 5 computer controlled players. This helps you prepare and learn different characters and how they are in a real match. Overall, this game is great, the only flaws are the multiplayer disconnecting and learning the game, even though there is training and bot matches, it still takes a little while to get use to it.… Expand
  15. ieatvag
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    All the frustrated lol trolls decided to show up on metacritic. No server lag here since I have been playing it, cosmetics are nice but wish there was more to purchase than hero sets,courier skins and hud skins.The only complaint I have is the the dota loading emblem, on start up it tends to pixelate very harshly.
  16. donstuka
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    A really good team game. Many many heroes, nice graphics and visual effects and good atmosphere.

    I only recommend to play with at least 4 of your friends because the public matchmaking with strange people isn't really good. There are so many trolls in this game that can ruin the whole game for you if you play solo. I don't want to sound racist but most of the trolls are russian, sadly    A really good team game. Many many heroes, nice graphics and visual effects and good atmosphere.

    I only recommend to play with at least 4 of your friends because the public matchmaking with strange people isn't really good. There are so many trolls in this game that can ruin the whole game for you if you play solo. I don't want to sound racist but most of the trolls are russian, sadly this is a fact and has grown to a real problem. When valve finaly solves the problem with the russian speaking players who
    really dont think about comunicating with their english-speaking teammates, I will rate this game 10/10.

    It is really time consuming and I would not recommend to start playing when you have important stuff to do.    … Expand
  17. Krzysiu_Jarzyna
    Aug 17, 2013
    9
    Never In my entire life have I witnessed a worse community revolving around a video-game than the one that is to be found in Dota 2. Second biggest problem of this game is the match-making: broken, poorly thought through and executed horribly. But even with all these problems, I could actually see myself overlooking them at a certain time during a few years due to the sheer amount ofNever In my entire life have I witnessed a worse community revolving around a video-game than the one that is to be found in Dota 2. Second biggest problem of this game is the match-making: broken, poorly thought through and executed horribly. But even with all these problems, I could actually see myself overlooking them at a certain time during a few years due to the sheer amount of possible combinations in this game with heroes & items and the addictive quality the game has if it wasn't for all the other flaws.… Expand
  18. idososa
    Aug 18, 2013
    9
    This game is AWESOME. The only two downs it's the inability of playing on a local lan and the discrepancy of pub players. Summarizing BEST PLAYED WITH FRIENDS
  19. Aldarion
    Aug 19, 2013
    9
    This is what we were waiting for so long, it's DotA nothing more nothing less. There are basically 2 things bad about this game. One being the matchmaking/ladder system it is just bad, but we all are looking forward for it's improvement. And the other one is very steep learning curve and non existing tutorials those implemented by Valve are just a joke. Those two concerns are the reasonThis is what we were waiting for so long, it's DotA nothing more nothing less. There are basically 2 things bad about this game. One being the matchmaking/ladder system it is just bad, but we all are looking forward for it's improvement. And the other one is very steep learning curve and non existing tutorials those implemented by Valve are just a joke. Those two concerns are the reason why DotA has so low rating. That and all the lol fanboys for whom is Dota just too difficult, yea it is not a simple game. Everything else is just awesome.… Expand
  20. creyana
    Aug 23, 2013
    9
    In the beginning I was arguing why a game where you start from 0 every match could be that addictive. As soon as I started playing I got shocked about the immersion this game provides. Although, I would strongly prefer more heroes...
  21. Sboriky
    Sep 11, 2013
    9
    The gameplay is complex and thoughtful, there are a lot of heroes that can be customized and a lot of different approaches to the battlefield.

    The Source Engine has been perfectly shaped, giving excellent graphics performance and a characteristic style to the entire game. Too good to be true? Precisely! In fact the Dota 2 community is one of the worst I've ever found in an online    The gameplay is complex and thoughtful, there are a lot of heroes that can be customized and a lot of different approaches to the battlefield.

    The Source Engine has been perfectly shaped, giving excellent graphics performance and a characteristic style to the entire game.

    Too good to be true? Precisely! In fact the Dota 2 community is one of the worst I've ever found in an online game. It totally ruins the game experience.    … Expand
  22. TuakyGuy
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME!! I'm PLAYING DOTA 1 BUT DOTA 2 IS MUCH AWESOMER!! AND VERY ADDICTING!! AND GREAT VOICE ACTORS ANIMATIONS BUT THERES A FEW BUGS BUT ITS GONNA FIXED BY PATCH SO THATS ISN'T GONNA AFFECT THE SCORE!
  23. GamersRefuge
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    DOTA 2 is the new standard in MOBA design. It is, without doubt, an improvement on the old formula and yet remarkably true to it.

    DOTA 2 looks great and feels great, but if you're coming from games like League of Legends or Heroes of Newerth, you'll feel like a fish out of water. It's not that the game is different in formula, but rather it's very different mechanically. You'll have to    DOTA 2 is the new standard in MOBA design. It is, without doubt, an improvement on the old formula and yet remarkably true to it.

    DOTA 2 looks great and feels great, but if you're coming from games like League of Legends or Heroes of Newerth, you'll feel like a fish out of water. It's not that the game is different in formula, but rather it's very different mechanically. You'll have to learn how to play this game almost from scratch, but it will be well worth the journey.

    This game has a tremendous skill gap, but it also offers the best tools in the genre for learning the game. Bots come in 5 difficulties, from Passive to Unfair and the tutorial, so far, is a pretty good learning tool though I suspect it will be improved over time. The hero line-up is impressive, diverse, and intriguing. The map is true to the old DOTA formula, but flows quite differently from what you might be used to. Just to name a few of the dominant mechanics you'll have to learn and hone are: side/secret shops, couriers, item sharing, and teleporting. The differences hardly stop there, but even just these few are such dramatic differences from what players know that they serve as an adequate sampling of just what's so different about this version of DOTA.

    DOTA 2 doesn't just bring the RTS back to MOBAs (this game feels far more like managing a Starcraft or Warcraft 3 battle than it's predecessors), but it's also causing seismic activity in the games industry itself with its super accessible item shop. It's more like a DOTA 2 marketplace than a simple shop. Not only can players buy anything from soundpacks to UI skins to items to characters, but players can also make these items ...and then sell them right there on Steam. Never has getting into the games industry as an artist been as accessible as Valve has made it. With their track record of opening up the development process to their modders, this is a very promising feature that I'm sure they'll do better than all the competition.

    The game isn't without it's flaws, though. The matchmaking needs strong improvement and greater enforcement of language filters. Performance is pretty good, though it seemed unserviceable at times. However, with the International only recently ending, it's difficult to tell how much of the issues were just extremely high server traffic and how much was actual issues with game stability. All in all, though, this game has fewer flaws than features and since it's free to play, the offerings are prime.

    I highly recommend lovers of MOBA gaming to dive into DOTA 2. It does a wonderful job of requiring truly skillful gameplay by bringing that RTS feel back into the game.    … Expand
  24. zefyre
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    DOTA 2 is an incredibly fun game. It feels good to play, it is a very satisfying game. The game isn't easy. This provides for a challenge even for more seasoned MOBA players. But unfortunately, every game has its downsides as well. DOTA 2 has two downsides which might put people off

    1 very steep learning curve Like i said before, the game isn't easy. So if it's your first time playing    DOTA 2 is an incredibly fun game. It feels good to play, it is a very satisfying game. The game isn't easy. This provides for a challenge even for more seasoned MOBA players. But unfortunately, every game has its downsides as well. DOTA 2 has two downsides which might put people off

    1 very steep learning curve
    Like i said before, the game isn't easy. So if it's your first time playing a MOBA, this might not be the best choice for you. (League of legends is generally easier to understand). However, there are a lot of people like me, who don't care about a learning curve since we don't feel the need to be a pro immediately. People like me, and possibly you, enjoy the challenge of mastering the game slowly. If this is the case, the learning curve is only a positive point.

    2 the community
    There is no way to describe this in a friendly way. MOBA communities are generally atrocious. DOTA 2 is no exception. If you combine this with the high learning curve, this will drastically lower the fun for newer players.

    Personally i think this game is really worth the time and investment. Even with a high learning curve, the game only becomes more fun and satisfying the better you get. This is mostly because you feel you are achieving something. Still, i highly advise to find at least one friend to play with. Optimal situation is if this friend is on the same skill level as you.

    GL HF in you coming DOTA 2 career.

    (remember, you game to have fun)    … Expand
  25. Spaddelhater
    Sep 1, 2013
    9
    At first I was kind of sceptical. Normally, I really don't like MOBAs like LoL or HoN. But then I discovered Dota. The game itself is REALLY hard for beginners. But don't let that discourage you! It is really worth learning everything, though it might take more than 50-100 in-game-hours to fully comprehend the most of what you should do. You can always learn something new in the game, butAt first I was kind of sceptical. Normally, I really don't like MOBAs like LoL or HoN. But then I discovered Dota. The game itself is REALLY hard for beginners. But don't let that discourage you! It is really worth learning everything, though it might take more than 50-100 in-game-hours to fully comprehend the most of what you should do. You can always learn something new in the game, but the beginners might be a little confused.

    The game itself has some things which are considered bugs but actually are intentional mechanics (such as the Pudge-Fountain hook with Chen) but if there is a bug Dota mostly tries to fix it as soon as possible.

    The characters over all are MOSTLY balanced. Though there are, in my opinion, some characters that are easier than others, which makes them seem totally op if you play decent, and others not even close to good if you play them like a professional. While I say this I am thinking about Spirit Breaker, Sniper or a well played Pudge. These are the only characters they really should nerf, because you can't do ANYTHING if pudge lands a hook, spirit charges you or sniper perma-stuns you with headshot. Besides that I like the balancing a lot.

    If you come to the community this game really shows it's downside. People are complete a**holes when it comes to small things like picking or laning. If they see 3 hard carrys picked they are going to pick a 4th one instead of a much needed support. This also screws up the lanes and a lot of people don't listen to more experienced players when it comes to laning or small things like mechanics. The report buttons are not even close to be enough. There is report-button for quitters, trolling or people who simply just don't listen to people who have more experience then them. It really sucks not to be able to report someone like this.

    Another thing I want to talk about are russians. I have no Idea what a russian is supposed to do on an english west-europe server but they are still there and it sucks. They will, no matter what you tell them, do exactly what they want, don't speak english at all, even though you searched for the english language-preference and they will ruin your game big time. And this holds to be true for about 97,2% of the russians you meet in dota.

    The communication with the team is overall quite okay, most people will react if you tell them something or suggest what you could do next. Of chourse, it happens from time to time that they won't even listen to you, but that is rarely the chase.

    But my overall impressions after over 400 hours of playing: I love this game. If you play with 4 friends you won't have the problem that you have to deal with russians or idiots. This makes the game a lot cooler. Beginners might have trouble but it is really worth checking out, and I say that though I don't like MOBAs, so this really means something.     … Expand
  26. Darksci
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    It's one of the best Multiplayer game, but also there's a lot of noobs. Please, play Dota 2 after playing blizzard strategy games or League of Legends
  27. ManRammer
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    An extremely deep and complex game with a steep learning curve. Compared to League of Legends, which is an easy game to pick up and understand (I am 2000+ hours in LoL), this game is pretty tough to learn straight from the start.

    If you can get over the steep learning curve (the only reason I am giving it a 9 and not a 10), you will find a really wonderful game. Graphics: Top Notch    An extremely deep and complex game with a steep learning curve. Compared to League of Legends, which is an easy game to pick up and understand (I am 2000+ hours in LoL), this game is pretty tough to learn straight from the start.

    If you can get over the steep learning curve (the only reason I am giving it a 9 and not a 10), you will find a really wonderful game.

    Graphics: Top Notch

    Characters (Variety, design, voice acting): Top Notch

    Items (Build possibilities): Top Notch

    User Interface: Top Notch (really extremely well made)

    Spectating (Tournaments, friends): Top Notch (A real delight to be able to buy a ticket for a tournament and watch it in the game engine, pick your own commentators, who's camera you want to follow etc)

    Words can't describe the genious of it all. Also, all characters are unlocked from the beginning. All you need to buy is cosmetics for your favourite champs.    … Expand
  28. CJ_SCOUT
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    There is a GIANT learning curve and a very unforgiving community that goes with this game. But if you do your research and find a good group to play with, then DOTA 2 is, IMO, the best MOBA game currently out today.
  29. SpaceBAR
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    I didn't expect to like Dota 2 much. But I think the game is fine. It is not perfect but it is fine. I've played thousands hours of it. I don't *love* it. But yeah... it is an okay game.
  30. Wiz4rd
    Sep 24, 2013
    9
    A very immersing experience, but not in the way you would think. It really grasps you and pulls you in. Very fun, especially if you have friends. Unfortunately it is clear that this game is unrefined, not quite as unrefined as before (obviously) but it still needs some work as far as bugs go. Other than that it is a good multiplayer experience and has dominated the MOBA (Multiplayer OnlineA very immersing experience, but not in the way you would think. It really grasps you and pulls you in. Very fun, especially if you have friends. Unfortunately it is clear that this game is unrefined, not quite as unrefined as before (obviously) but it still needs some work as far as bugs go. Other than that it is a good multiplayer experience and has dominated the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) market.… Expand
  31. Demien160
    Sep 22, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 have all you need from a free to play for 1000 hours of fun. How many game can entertain you for thousands of hours with only 1 map? I choosed 9 instead of 10 point because there is no real control for bad players and the matchmaking is very slow.
  32. floatingbumblee
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    Constant updates. Financial model which does not effect gameplay. Initial learning curve is quite steep but there are customizable lobbies and co op bot matches to hone your skills. The one point off i gave because nothing is ever perfect. Any gripes you hear about the community is testimony to humanity, and not this game. I continue to meet many kind, helpful and hilarious playersConstant updates. Financial model which does not effect gameplay. Initial learning curve is quite steep but there are customizable lobbies and co op bot matches to hone your skills. The one point off i gave because nothing is ever perfect. Any gripes you hear about the community is testimony to humanity, and not this game. I continue to meet many kind, helpful and hilarious players who i now play with on a regular basis.… Expand
  33. LQuidador
    Sep 29, 2013
    9
    Pretty nice game One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  34. Niroc
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Thank you for listening to our complaints and responding to us.
    I rate the game 9-10, due to bugs, other then that I would recommend this game to anyone willing to spend the time to lean it.
  35. unloder
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Ok, even though i totally agree with the "Give us Diretide" movement, i'm not going to give Dota 2 a bad score, because it would hurt us all in the end. I still have my hopes up that Valve will make up for this situation.
    It's not about being entitled to anything, its about crushed hopes, dreams and expectations.
    The game is a lot of fun, I personally enjoy it. But it it's flaws. 9 out    Ok, even though i totally agree with the "Give us Diretide" movement, i'm not going to give Dota 2 a bad score, because it would hurt us all in the end. I still have my hopes up that Valve will make up for this situation.
    It's not about being entitled to anything, its about crushed hopes, dreams and expectations.
    The game is a lot of fun, I personally enjoy it. But it it's flaws.
    9 out of 10 because no DIRETIDE on 31.10.2013.
    Bottom Line:
    GIVE DIRETIDE!    … Expand
  36. ArkticSparc
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    Very good game. The only F2P game worth spending money on. One of the best out there. Only problem is some poor matchmaking, and Valve's inability to tell us 'No Diretide' (Yes, this has nothing to do with the game it self, however still represents DotA as a whole).
  37. hokis3000
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
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  38. Afonyachka
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
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    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
    Give DIRETIDE and NEW HEROES
  39. 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.
  40. Agnophobia
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    It's a great game. Volvo has appologized for the lack of diretide. It a shame that some people felt the need to spam diretide comments, but it's a great game with rich mechanics, and great gameplay. But community suck hard.
  41. Lenciades
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    Do not play this game, you cannot get anything, nor fun, nor balance, nor fairness, nor friends, you will get nothing and all thanks to Valve and their milking-ruining game model.
  42. Dohregard
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing. They patch it often enough (though some would say that missing a seasonal holiday patch dead game). Endless gameplay possibilities and awesome art, best MOBA I've ever played.
  43. PapaCristobal
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing and so addictive. I can't drop it. I normally wouldn't do a review because the score was pretty good, but the spammers are making me do this. They're retarded.
  44. JohnNighteyes
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    This is a game of chess where you have to think through each move up to мелочей.Valve excellent job over their work, but there are small errors. But we will not be judged strictly because we are all human, and humans by their nature are fallible. I put 9 points since there is a bug not how many characters are not released, and in the last patch was a lot of bugs). And Diretide will, ifThis is a game of chess where you have to think through each move up to мелочей.Valve excellent job over their work, but there are small errors. But we will not be judged strictly because we are all human, and humans by their nature are fallible. I put 9 points since there is a bug not how many characters are not released, and in the last patch was a lot of bugs). And Diretide will, if not this year then next definitely will. Let's congratulate Gabe with the forthcoming holiday.… Expand
  45. Ishygddt
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Guys, this is retarded. Diretide isn't going to happen. And spam bombing the game you love so much with negative reviews won't help. Way to look like
  46. Logtar
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    This is truly an amazing and masterfully crafted game. It's absolutely pathetic that some members of the community think it's okay to ruin the User Score by being entitled brats. Don't let all the "bad" reviews turn you off from this game.
  47. Shenk
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    One of the best mobas of today. Requires timing coordination with your teammates, inteligence..
    The only problem is sometimes the matchmaking that puts you with totally new people and sometimes people get mad (like myself) because of this.
  48. Technocat
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    Dota2 is a wonderful game and a huge time sink. Staying extremely true to the original (WC3 mod) and yet adding a massive amount of refinement over controls, visuals, audio, and match-making (ie there is a match making system).

    To everyone angry about diretide: I normally hate seasonal/holiday themed events in a game and I normally ignore them entirely. The game is a lot more than a    Dota2 is a wonderful game and a huge time sink. Staying extremely true to the original (WC3 mod) and yet adding a massive amount of refinement over controls, visuals, audio, and match-making (ie there is a match making system).

    To everyone angry about diretide: I normally hate seasonal/holiday themed events in a game and I normally ignore them entirely. The game is a lot more than a Halloween-gimmick that produces hats    … Expand
  49. baller123
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    You people that are spamming dota 2 and saying its a terrible game are idiots just because you dont get a event you start spamming valve for no reason after what theyve done immature kids
  50. mex3m
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Great game! Valve have made coupled smooth gameplay with great artwork for a fun and enjoyable game. When you round up a few friends and party together you can play for hours without even realising it.
    The only reason I do not give it a 10 is because the of some members of the community. The majority are great people just looking to have fun, but a small handful (the ones you hear from)    Great game! Valve have made coupled smooth gameplay with great artwork for a fun and enjoyable game. When you round up a few friends and party together you can play for hours without even realising it.
    The only reason I do not give it a 10 is because the of some members of the community. The majority are great people just looking to have fun, but a small handful (the ones you hear from) are immature and can ruin something fun in minutes with terrible attitudes. Thankfully these encounters are few and far between!    … Expand
  51. moicanorj
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 is a multiplayer match of 5x5 real lilfe players each controling 1 hero with unique abilities, you will buy items and level up your character as you play.

    To win you have to destroy the opponent main building, to reach it you have to destroy all towers in the path to be able to attack the main building (there 3 paths) Theres a total of more than 100 heroes making the    Dota 2 is a multiplayer match of 5x5 real lilfe players each controling 1 hero with unique abilities, you will buy items and level up your character as you play.

    To win you have to destroy the opponent main building, to reach it you have to destroy all towers in the path to be able to attack the main building (there 3 paths)

    Theres a total of more than 100 heroes making the replayability very high.

    The key point to win in this game is team cooperation in teamfights and your team selection.

    No matter how good a player is, if his team dont work together it will be nearly impossible to win.

    So if you like a fast multiplayer competition with lot of replayability and dont care about a lot of training to be a really a good player you will love this game.

    Any low score this game receive if from whiners that want everthing easy this game is not easy and you need practice to master it.

    Remember the challenge is integral part of the fun.    … Expand
  52. sk1zo
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Amazing game with sophisticated mechanics, and 100% F2P, only pay for cosmetics that do not give any advantage and all heroes from the beginning free.
  53. Funkadelia
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    This game is actually a very good and well made game. I'd say it's the best out of all of the MOBA's and is a great project taken on by valve. I feel bad for the rating of this game since the Diretide fiasco, and I hope that this splurge of stupid on the part of the fans doesn't deter any new players from trying it. It's really a great game and I feel bad for what the morons are doing toThis game is actually a very good and well made game. I'd say it's the best out of all of the MOBA's and is a great project taken on by valve. I feel bad for the rating of this game since the Diretide fiasco, and I hope that this splurge of stupid on the part of the fans doesn't deter any new players from trying it. It's really a great game and I feel bad for what the morons are doing to its reputation.… Expand
  54. Sanctaphrax
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Very good game. Good game play, takes a while to get into it but once you do, oh boy, one you do, there ain't no going back. By the way the people who give it 0 for one little thing need to stop
  55. LeoCastle
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    Nice game, but crappy community, the only bad thing i see about the game, is the matchmaking, it has to be improved ASAP, i love the game but joining pubs alone is a bad experience.
  56. TheUnknownGnome
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To the players:
    A king in their nerdy genre like D&D with the same standard problem-> u need friends to play.
    O nobody of them (if you have any lol) play this.
    Solution-> be polite sharpen your skills be a good player and ask other people you played with (that you consider good in any meaning of the term) to play again with you.
    In conclusion be a good gamer enjoy a good experience or be a dick and enjoy a dick growing up your ass. MUAHAHAHAHA
    Pointless to say that every team PvP community is toxic as and mobas are hella elitist so deal with it you will get insulted where you go, accept that or take this quote made by a LoL player: cry me a river you lil and put a ward on it.
    To Valve:
    Yes you my dear valve... who took my favorite game to make it a chicken that poops golden eggs. Stop making hats and make some content or you will die of thirst to better teams, i have a free keys to open the chests of your minds: good games MAKE MONEY, good teams developing good games MAKES MORE MONEY, listening to your community to improve your game with a good team MAKES EVEN MORE MONEY.
    The game is really good now, the question is: are you good enough to make the KING of mobas stay in his throne? time will tell us.
    PD: DIRETIDE SUCKS GET OVER IT FREE HAT HUNTERS    … Expand
  57. digimbyte
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    All the people voting this game with a low score are really Bias, saying LoL is better.
    That isn't criticism. Dota 2 is a Decent Game, and really fits inside a nice theme and feel.
    The other half voting it with low votes simply did so saying it wasn't their type of game, and blaming the game for its play style. Its an Arena game, not an online mmo rpg. go play Neverwinter for that.    All the people voting this game with a low score are really Bias, saying LoL is better.
    That isn't criticism. Dota 2 is a Decent Game, and really fits inside a nice theme and feel.
    The other half voting it with low votes simply did so saying it wasn't their type of game, and blaming the game for its play style.

    Its an Arena game, not an online mmo rpg. go play Neverwinter for that.
    noobs.
    Ps, Dota does get updates outside cosmetics (cosmetics are done by the fans and approved by Valve)    … Expand
  58. Dumbwaystodie
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 is a amazing game filled with idiots, trolls and hmmm more idiots.
    Besides the fact that most of the people u play with at pubs are morons the game is very rewarding if your team is good and everyone do their parts right and not be complete idiots.
    The only way to play a nice game of dota is to have 4 friends that are willing to play with u. If u lack of friends that play dota 2    Dota 2 is a amazing game filled with idiots, trolls and hmmm more idiots.
    Besides the fact that most of the people u play with at pubs are morons the game is very rewarding if your team is good and everyone do their parts right and not be complete idiots.
    The only way to play a nice game of dota is to have 4 friends that are willing to play with u. If u lack of friends that play dota 2 then prepare to suffer a horrible fate worst than death which IS THE MATCHMAKING SYSTEM !!!
    In the matchmaking system u will greeted with a wide range of trolls and idiots.
    -The first kind of idiots u will meet is the 'mid or feed' becos most of the time they will take mid and u guess it FEED !
    -Then theres the pudge pickers which are most often the worst players in dota 2. They cant hook they feed andddddd if their good well u wont see good pudge pickers often
    -THE LAGGERS they will most often pick a carry or a mid hero and suck at it before they tell u the truth that their lagging
    -The people who find the game boring but still play it to tell other people its boring... well these people just belong in hell
    The secret to not playing wif idiots is to not be one urself orrr u can just have a party of 5 people
    well besides the idiots in matchmaking they often pair people like myself who have won around 300+ games with people which have 5 wins. And guess wut the everybody on the enemy side have OVER 600+ wins while im stuck with idiots who picks only carries and pudge.
    and it seems that if im playing alone in pubs people cant seem to talk english becos its too hard.
    other than the matchmaking system being this game offers a lot of fun if u play wif friends.
    Oh yeah almost forgot Volvo y u no gif diretide     … Expand
  59. nunoumar
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    The game is amazing and well balanced. The only thing that need to improve is increasing the number of employee dedicated exclusively with Dota2. The fact that Valve step back and finally talked about Diretide is a good and valuable point.
  60. bereth
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    I have to say it's a pretty good game. Valve really delivered about as I would have expected based on playing several of their other titles. The graphics settings make it so that you can play the game on a rather sub-par computer (although I still can't seem to make good use of my 144Hz). It's free, too, so pick it up and try it. Super steep learning curve and a community that canI have to say it's a pretty good game. Valve really delivered about as I would have expected based on playing several of their other titles. The graphics settings make it so that you can play the game on a rather sub-par computer (although I still can't seem to make good use of my 144Hz). It's free, too, so pick it up and try it. Super steep learning curve and a community that can sometimes be abrasive but I overall enjoy my time spent playing.… Expand
  61. CalDed
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    I got into Dota 2 after a long time of avoiding the genre. I'm into online gaming and should have started playing games in the genre years ago but things like Eve got in the way.

    I've been playing now for about 2 months and have sunk about 100 real matches into it. I'm still just scratching the surface on a lot of the deeper concepts, but am enjoying myself for the most part. The    I got into Dota 2 after a long time of avoiding the genre. I'm into online gaming and should have started playing games in the genre years ago but things like Eve got in the way.

    I've been playing now for about 2 months and have sunk about 100 real matches into it. I'm still just scratching the surface on a lot of the deeper concepts, but am enjoying myself for the most part.

    The game is plagued in my opinion by language issues (in a very team based game). I set my language preference to english and play on US servers, but still see most of my matches dominated by people who can't speak english. I think this could be solved by electing to join region locked queues perhaps (i'm no expert however). For me this is the largest issue I have with Dota and it is extremely painful.

    I've tried my hand at LoL and found Dota to be more geared to mature gamers and it has a deeper and more complex system. I just could not be bothered to play League when I have the option.    … Expand
  62. MCE363
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    this is one of my personal favorite games, i have played it for well over 660 hours and i can definitely say that some of my best memories in games have come from here. sadly also some of the worst to. come with a thick skin and no anger and you will be fine
  63. Langdal
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Dota 2 to me is the king of team-based PvP games at this time, with only a few flaws.

    I currently have 1000 games played, and I'm still not close to finished with this game. You start out with no clue how to play the game, and you will be frustrated when you find out how bad you really are. But you are also curious to learn the ropes, to master the mechanics, to simply win by    Dota 2 to me is the king of team-based PvP games at this time, with only a few flaws.

    I currently have 1000 games played, and I'm still not close to finished with this game. You start out with no clue how to play the game, and you will be frustrated when you find out how bad you really are. But you are also curious to learn the ropes, to master the mechanics, to simply win by outskilling your opponents.

    Dota 2 bring out the competitive spirit in us, and not everyone handles it as well as they should. You will meet people that rage and trash talk, but your skin will grow thick, and it is my experience that the report system works fairly well.

    I do wish that Valve would be a bit better at communicating with it's player base though. I must also admit that their development speed seems to have slowed down a lot these last 6 months.

    All in all a good game.    … Expand
  64. riningear
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    raise your pumpkins ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ

    Seriously though, I've been playing this game for almost a year now. After having a failed launch at League of Legends and SC:BW, this game finally hit the right notes for me incredibly in-depth, complex gameplay with a self-sufficient community and a constantly-changing meta. Although I started without much guidance, now I can easily join friends who have     raise your pumpkins ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ

    Seriously though, I've been playing this game for almost a year now. After having a failed launch at League of Legends and SC:BW, this game finally hit the right notes for me incredibly in-depth, complex gameplay with a self-sufficient community and a constantly-changing meta. Although I started without much guidance, now I can easily join friends who have gone through their tutorials. Plus, no matter what kind of player you are, you can find your place in the chaos of the game. My boyfriend is already great at unconventional heroes, despite playing for only three months, and I myself am comfortable as a support.

    Dota 2 is a great ARTS that's taking off online and in professional gaming, and if you have the time, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  65. Amos71
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    This is a great game, and unfortunately, the reviews are skewed by an angry mob of players, mad because they didn't receive diretide(a custom Halloween themed game mode) Although there are people like this who will give a game a 0/10 because of 1 slip up. This game has a high skill ceiling and has an abundance of flamers, but the gameplay is just perfect. Using an ultimate to turn a fightThis is a great game, and unfortunately, the reviews are skewed by an angry mob of players, mad because they didn't receive diretide(a custom Halloween themed game mode) Although there are people like this who will give a game a 0/10 because of 1 slip up. This game has a high skill ceiling and has an abundance of flamers, but the gameplay is just perfect. Using an ultimate to turn a fight around, or key ward placement just make this game so fun. The 4.2 is very misleading, and I hope that we can get these reviews back the way they were before the "GIVE DIRETIDE" fiasco.… Expand
  66. Lextori
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    They gave dire tide, and have continually improved the game over the last few years.

    Steep learning curve, and crappy match making are the only downside on these two.
  67. ilovesharkpeopl
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Amazing game. Dota's been around for years, but still manages to stay fresh and interesting thanks to it's developer, icefrog. The game may have a bit of a learning curve, but the incredibly high-impact spells in the game allow anyone to have a "big play" that can stick with them for days, and can be so satisfying that it can make all the struggles of learning worth it.

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

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

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

    I've sunk more time into this game than any other, and have gotten more friends into it than I've been able to with any other game. This game is INCREDIBLY fun, extremely rewarding, and very addictive. Cannot recommend it enough!    … Expand
  68. MrMoose
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    This game is great, victory is a hard way and becoming better is even harder but when you master a hero, or understand a great mechanic or do a great amazing comeback, you feel success and pride. The graphics are stylized very well and look good, the sound design is masterful. Only problems are: Too much hats from valve, the lack of communication from valve(which caused the diretideThis game is great, victory is a hard way and becoming better is even harder but when you master a hero, or understand a great mechanic or do a great amazing comeback, you feel success and pride. The graphics are stylized very well and look good, the sound design is masterful. Only problems are: Too much hats from valve, the lack of communication from valve(which caused the diretide crisis), sometimes poisonous community, and a somewhat broken matchmaking.… Expand
  69. andrix
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Free, polished gameplay, thriving esports scene, dedicated developer, enthusiastic community. Win all round. High barrier to entry but definitely worth it.
  70. DropkickPenguin
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Hard to get into but with time put into learning to play, it can be a very rewarding game. Community full of complete and utter though unfortunately.
  71. Chee_Koala
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Quite simply an amazing game. While it is very hardcore and timewise highly impractical, it pays off in a game with unprecedented depth and supports so many different playstyles. It's no 10 because I feel while it has gone gold, there are enough bugs (non game-breaking) and valve has yet to begin adding their own heroes. Also custom maps are not implemented yet.
  72. DrPopular
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    An incredible free to play multiplayer game that, once you've scaled the learning wall, offers endless hours of nuanced combat and strategy. Though the community can be harsh, those with thick skin will persevere and lose countless hours of their life to this addictive ARTS.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Hemispheres2
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    I was first introduced to MOBA games by my League of Legends playing friends and I began playing DotA2 about a year after I started playing LoL. This game has a much steeper learning curve but is so much more rewarding. The hero roster is incredibly diverse and allows for dynamic play. I would have awarded this game a score of 10, but it must be noted that the community is incrediblyI was first introduced to MOBA games by my League of Legends playing friends and I began playing DotA2 about a year after I started playing LoL. This game has a much steeper learning curve but is so much more rewarding. The hero roster is incredibly diverse and allows for dynamic play. I would have awarded this game a score of 10, but it must be noted that the community is incredibly toxic- playing with friends is almost a must in order to consistently have fun in game. Overall, a great game if you don't take the community into account.… Expand
  76. chif
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    The best "MOBA" out there. Art, gameplay, depth, everything is 10 out of 10. Dota 2 is just an amazing game! Moreover, diretide is given! Learning curve is massive, however.
  77. Swamplord89
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    What can I say about Dota 2 that hasn't been said already? This game is rewarding, challenging and most of all, fun. I have never been into RTS games or "MOBA" games, but when I got into the beta about 10 months ago, I have been hooked and never looked back. There are of course bad aspects of the game, your team play is important. If people refuse to help each other, you will most likelyWhat can I say about Dota 2 that hasn't been said already? This game is rewarding, challenging and most of all, fun. I have never been into RTS games or "MOBA" games, but when I got into the beta about 10 months ago, I have been hooked and never looked back. There are of course bad aspects of the game, your team play is important. If people refuse to help each other, you will most likely lose. In addition to this, language barriers are always fun to deal with, but it's gotten better. Anyway, it's free, it's fun and just go play it!… Expand
  78. TheRealJKony
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    gtfo league fanboys and stop hating on dota because you decided to play the n00b moba and found dota too hard for you lololololololololololololololololol
  79. Proodz
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    This is actually the BEST MOBA in videogames. Beautiful graphics, good gameplay, pretty heroes.... The gameplay more hard than LoL and thats better. Thats a really strategic MOBA. All people thinks this is a bad MOBA and no understandable, it's just because u test 5 or 6 games and did 1/12 and dont try to understand the game. So please just try 20/30 games before have a judgement.
    GG    This is actually the BEST MOBA in videogames. Beautiful graphics, good gameplay, pretty heroes.... The gameplay more hard than LoL and thats better. Thats a really strategic MOBA. All people thinks this is a bad MOBA and no understandable, it's just because u test 5 or 6 games and did 1/12 and dont try to understand the game. So please just try 20/30 games before have a judgement.
    GG Valve for this game    … Expand
  80. Pistolz4Pandaz
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    The game itself is a great experience, full of teamwork and strategy. There is a wide variety of heroes that can be played (I think at this point there are 100+) and many different ways to play the game. There are also a large number of items that your hero can buy during the game that make each game different. With so many combinations, there will never be two games that feel the same.The game itself is a great experience, full of teamwork and strategy. There is a wide variety of heroes that can be played (I think at this point there are 100+) and many different ways to play the game. There are also a large number of items that your hero can buy during the game that make each game different. With so many combinations, there will never be two games that feel the same. The community can be harsh, but the in game mute function easily deals with the problem. There is a lot to learn in this game, and after playing now for almost a year and a half, I am still learning new things almost every game.… Expand
  81. Ch0j1n
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Diretide came later, so what? Its a free game, and one of the best of its Kind. But thats the DOTA community as you have to love them, always nagging and whining :P.
    Dont bother about those guys, it may be frustrating some times, but it will be worth it
  82. GhostRJ
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    i'ts one of the best rpg that i have ever played in my computer, i'ts completely free, not an pay-to-win, and have a very nice gameplay i really loved it!
    Valve are doing quite of a job in here
  83. Achmed3700
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    Have played dota 2 for about 1500 hours now and it is such a awesome game... Such a big variety of heroes, Items, Spells etc. Very hard to learn/master at first some hate from people when you do bad, But when you get past beginners stage it's really a blast to play... Defiantly recommend!
  84. guccibrane
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Every mistake counts; every miscalculation will cost you direly. Dota is a game of the mind more than anything else. It tests your awareness, your ability to outwit and outsmart your opponent. The problem, however, is that the game is plagued by its community. Because Dota relies more upon the ability of the team than the skill of the individual, you will find yourself becoming frustratedEvery mistake counts; every miscalculation will cost you direly. Dota is a game of the mind more than anything else. It tests your awareness, your ability to outwit and outsmart your opponent. The problem, however, is that the game is plagued by its community. Because Dota relies more upon the ability of the team than the skill of the individual, you will find yourself becoming frustrated with players who perform poorly.

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

    Dota 2 is an amazing, beautiful game if you can get past the learning curve. To avoid the ever dreaded community, play with your friends.    … Expand
  85. ShinyVaporeon
    Dec 6, 2013
    9
    i don't understand half of the bad reviews on here. a lot of them are just because of people playing with bad internet or on a computer incapable of handling the game. now that that's out of the way, i want to say that this is one of the best MOBA's out there. better than League or Smite in my opinion. however it is nowhere near as entry-level as league, and beginning MOBA players shouldi don't understand half of the bad reviews on here. a lot of them are just because of people playing with bad internet or on a computer incapable of handling the game. now that that's out of the way, i want to say that this is one of the best MOBA's out there. better than League or Smite in my opinion. however it is nowhere near as entry-level as league, and beginning MOBA players should start on something else. yes there is a tutorial. no it will not help you. it is however a much deeper game than most MOBAs with a large roster that is accessible for free, UNLIKE league. like I said before, start with league, move on to this. the game's matchmaking is a little flawed, though if you have a party with you its better. the wait times for matchmaking are a bit long too but still short compared to the pregame loading time and matchmaking time of league. all in all, as the sequel to the original MOBA, Defense of the ancients in warcraft 3, DOTA 2 holds up. sure it's gonna take a while before it's as popular as games like League but it's definitely better. people also complain that certain team setups are better and i guarantee you that is false. for example, a team of all gankers may get a lot of kills but if they have no support or laners they will get destroyed by carries in the end. every class is usable competitively, you just have to use the right build, and oftentimes the build you are comfortable with is better than any competitive build just due to the way it fits your playstyle.

    Pros:
    Just about everything that makes this game what it is, from deep gameplay, to all classes for free, to user generated content, competitive spectating, large roster, tight controls, and great User Interface.

    cons: Matchmaking takes a long time and is poorly designed, community can be harsh if you don't know how to play, game is hard if you're never played a MOBA before.    … Expand
  86. Mindstar48
    Jan 6, 2014
    9
    Great game addictive as hell while the game is a MOBA so obviously it is quite similar to other MOBA games like LoL but unlike LoL the best feature is how there is now pay to win as all heroes are available from the start so although with OVER 100 heroes it will take at least 15 games to find the right one once you do it is incredibly fun and the game is one with huge strategicGreat game addictive as hell while the game is a MOBA so obviously it is quite similar to other MOBA games like LoL but unlike LoL the best feature is how there is now pay to win as all heroes are available from the start so although with OVER 100 heroes it will take at least 15 games to find the right one once you do it is incredibly fun and the game is one with huge strategic complexity.
    And although there is quite a steep learning curve to help you climb the hill quicker there are several community created builds and guides for all the characters and there is the ability to watch professional teams and top rated players play so you can see how to play each characters also the graphics a beautiful.    … Expand
  87. trailjunky22
    Dec 13, 2013
    9
    I am a league of legends first but when I finally got into dota, I have converted. I will never have the time to play like a pro, but it brings me back to the star craft days of lan parties. Besides some of the un-desirable attitudes from some of the young players that are vested in the game play, its a great system. Also there are great users out there willing to help. That understandI am a league of legends first but when I finally got into dota, I have converted. I will never have the time to play like a pro, but it brings me back to the star craft days of lan parties. Besides some of the un-desirable attitudes from some of the young players that are vested in the game play, its a great system. Also there are great users out there willing to help. That understand the mentor ways and will bring newbies like me up to par play. Keep it up Dota Developers...… Expand
  88. vuvantin431
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like ARTS DOTA 2 .One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. Try hard everywhere doto best doto gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg… Expand
  89. Randy7777
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    One of the best, competitive games I've ever played. It is free, so get all your friends battle for the most epic Action Real Time Strategy game ever!!!!
  90. criticusmaximus
    Jan 7, 2014
    9
    engrossing game. character variety brilliant. lots of player guides. in no time, youll have your favourite characters that you like playing. mine are Shadow Shaman (good fire and forget turret destroyer ultimate until its nerfed if ever). Lycanthrope(good wolves,down boy, hehe) and Mirana. there are a lot of guys who get frustrated if you dont play the game their way- but remember it is aengrossing game. character variety brilliant. lots of player guides. in no time, youll have your favourite characters that you like playing. mine are Shadow Shaman (good fire and forget turret destroyer ultimate until its nerfed if ever). Lycanthrope(good wolves,down boy, hehe) and Mirana. there are a lot of guys who get frustrated if you dont play the game their way- but remember it is a team game. mute the idiots. when you followed other guys plans and it didnt work, hold yer tongue from saying i told you so and think what you are going to do in the next. i like to play for the team as opposed to personal score. much rather die and take down a turret and help win the game than get a good kill score ratio. remember the aim is to destroy the other team's base not just bash their heroes(though it helps) and your creeps (npc henchmen) go a long way to help that. weaken the towers, weaken the other players creeps if you dont destroy them and youll help your creeps in destroying their base. played 2 games a few days ago where my ally just said to us stop pushing meaning stop advancing...silly thing to say as advancing means going fwd (wasnt stop attempting to push). i played with him in 2 games on the trot as an ally. took another ally player (thats how i am)in 2nd to remind him what the aim of the game is). also too many kids which say 'commend me' or 'commend me please' aswell as idiots because that is most definitely what they are, who say 'Report xyz' as if other players dont have a brain-i dread to think how many poor guys have got bans or similar because of the reporting system and other players being led by this if i was valve i'd do away totally with the reporting system. i know its a bit controversial but id have seperate rooms geared for going for the win and going for player score hopefully alleviating the 'lets run around weakening and upsetting the oppo when our score is so stacked right now that we can literally walk into the base and win but lets inflict more pain' mentality for those who dont like doing that. have a variety of game plans, situation dependent. sometimes its good to go as a group but also that one lone guy can achieve much whilst 4 others gank. its whats so good about the game. lots of strategies, lots of characters and a lot of people think they know best, dare i say it, including me, lol. play the game, try it but keep a thick skin. i love it. the mp entry does need sorting though- 1 player declining which sends you all back to matchmaking is a bit silly.… Expand
  91. xKindred
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    Inevitably the greatest MOBA of all time. An instant classic that lives up to its predecessor's name & continues to deliver with constant changes & additional content. Dota 2 always feels like a refreshing experience, although it may not be so forgiving for players new to the genre, or those used to simpler MOBA's like League of Legends.
  92. rogvid
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    One of the most addicting games I have ever played! I started playing Dota 1 around 2004 and went on to play Dota 2 when it was in beta. I agree with many of the negative posts here that the matchmaking system is flawed and that the game itself has some issues, but I don't think that these issues overshadow the fact that this is a great game. Yes the community isn't the most noob friendlyOne of the most addicting games I have ever played! I started playing Dota 1 around 2004 and went on to play Dota 2 when it was in beta. I agree with many of the negative posts here that the matchmaking system is flawed and that the game itself has some issues, but I don't think that these issues overshadow the fact that this is a great game. Yes the community isn't the most noob friendly and people can be overwhelmingly retarded sometimes, but if you have some good friends to play the game with, you are certainly going to enjoy it.… Expand
  93. Zatama
    Jan 30, 2014
    9
    This game is awesome. This 180 degrees better than the previous game. It has more better graphic, more easily to play and the most I love is this game has the build guide that makes newbie can join to play too :)
  94. UniCornZ44
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    Dota 2 is a really fun game you can choose 100 heroes to play as, i know the dota community is bad but come on just enjoy the fun and ignore those stupid people that are hating
  95. DiegoTheGoat
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    This one of my favorite games - appears simple but is devilishly complex. You'll want to proceed through the entire tutorial, and then ease into multiplayer, expecting significant early failure. Stick with it though, and experience one of the finest in free to play competitive RTS.
  96. FlimsyLumber
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    This game really has a lot of depth to it. The learning wall, because it is much harder than a curve is very VERY rough.

    With that said, this is not an easy game for the lighthearted. This game takes patience, this game takes though, and this game is about improving. It will take you a long time before you really start to understand everything. It has a great pro scene to watch and    This game really has a lot of depth to it. The learning wall, because it is much harder than a curve is very VERY rough.

    With that said, this is not an easy game for the lighthearted. This game takes patience, this game takes though, and this game is about improving. It will take you a long time before you really start to understand everything.

    It has a great pro scene to watch and engage in. The solo play's are fun and challenging. They are constantly adding to the game. Including new heroes, new items, and even a new engine. This is THE most played game on Steam for a good reasons!

    You should actually stop reading this and go play it... It is free by the way.
    But be warned.... This game.
    Is.
    Like.
    Crack.

    No joke. You will put in 100's of hours and still feel like a n00b.
    You will start watching the pro's play to improve your game.
    You will see why The Internationals prize pool is at $15 MILLION!!!

    11/10 See you in the queue lines!    … Expand
  97. Isten
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    I have 800 hours into this game and am still deeply engaged and learning. Amazing depth in skills, interactions and repeat play. It is Free to Play, but I have spent $ on vanity items, but that is just it, they are VANITY items. No pay to win here. I am largely a solo player, so I have to rely on random or half stack teams. Though I play BOTS games will my less competitive friends andI have 800 hours into this game and am still deeply engaged and learning. Amazing depth in skills, interactions and repeat play. It is Free to Play, but I have spent $ on vanity items, but that is just it, they are VANITY items. No pay to win here. I am largely a solo player, so I have to rely on random or half stack teams. Though I play BOTS games will my less competitive friends and have a good time with them, I do see where causal players can be turned off.

    Cons: I wish that VALVE would do some IP restrictions on their servers, playing US EAST or WEST with players Pinging in at 500+ is pretty brutal. People can be real jerks and make it unfun.

    DOTA2 is a love hate for sure, you will love it and hate yourself and your team.
    That is MOBAs in general and it is best in class.

    Plus drafted ability mode is ridiculously fun. Just stay the hell away from All Pick.    … Expand
  98. BraxtonPRO
    Apr 7, 2014
    9
    For me the best MOBA there is to play. It is very difficult and challenging to new players but if you grab a few friends that are on the same skill level that you are you are going to have a blast. My only gripe with the game is that you can see what heroes the enemy team picks so counter picking is a really annoying thing to do but is done often.
  99. Cubix
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    Dota 2's genius gameplay, allows you to strategize in different ways with the different heroes selected. It's satisfying to perform tactics that you and your teammates plan, providing an exciting challenge against your enemies. While the design can be irritating at times, and while the user interface in-match could be less distracting, Dota 2, in the most time, flawlessly and beautifully.Dota 2's genius gameplay, allows you to strategize in different ways with the different heroes selected. It's satisfying to perform tactics that you and your teammates plan, providing an exciting challenge against your enemies. While the design can be irritating at times, and while the user interface in-match could be less distracting, Dota 2, in the most time, flawlessly and beautifully.
    The heroes are divided by two optional choices for their hero: to make him an attacker or supporter. It depends on the overall strength and power value that the hero has. It's a must to strategize with the two elements combined, because it makes for a good teamwork and a valuable time. Killing other players is important, but slashing some creeper blood isn't bad either, helping the player to earn coins for buying important items and to earn experience, which levels you up to upgrade your powers. The powers are specialized attacks or other abilities which need to be used cleverly to positively perform the duty. They either do damage, heal, teletransport, make clones... you get it, there is a LOT of abilities counting all the heroes. And the items too need to be bought and used smartly, where the player needs to focus more on suggested items. If the suggested items are not workable right, then the dictionary helps you with everything, starting from instructions by users, to actually and visually showing what items and powers to focus on. It's really helpful. Also, crafting needs to be mentioned, for, basically, buying the expensive items that you want easier and safer.
    The objective of every match is to destroy enemies' defenses and to finally destroy the Ancient tower of the enemy. When you with your teammates do that, your team wins. But it gets more complicated than that, because on the other hand enemies are trying to do the same thing. If they teamwork and use powers well, they're more likely to win. But, to prevent that from happening, obviously you with your teammates need to do better than that. Playing individually is not recommended, because it shows selfishness to the player and the team might loose. So, the most important obligation is teamwork in this game.
    The game itself has some modes which don't change the gameplay style, but only the hero selection style. And that is really nice, because it adds multiverse to the game. I don't know if you understood the last sentence, but you'll get it if you dig deeper.
    Does the tutorial help? Yes, it kind of does, but you need to get an experienced player to instruct you how to play the game. And playing with bots when you start playing is recommendable.
    Is this game good? Dota 2 is a fantastic MOBA. Well, what did you expect from Valve? 8/10    … Expand
  100. yedijas
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    Valve gave great tutorial about this game and the gaming system is great. With MMR system, you can hone your skill in playing such game. Also this game offer many cosmetics, though some are overpriced in my opinion. This game is addictive.
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  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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