Dota 2

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11934 Ratings

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  1. Tjiisus
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game requires so much time to learn. Yet, when you play the game and and you are on the process of learning, there's nothing better. So rewarding game with a great community!
  2. saleekmadiq
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Perfect game. Good matchmaking, good gameplay, good balance, good graphics.

    Only posting this reviews because vandals wrecked the metacritic user score.
  3. yperanwolwn13
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    yyy diretide. Ty Volvo best gaem ever. Devs reband. The One and only True HardCore Moba game. Options/choices do matter team play and skillz leads you to win. 5vs5 pvp with live tactics style. 136 unique heroes to choose. Divided to support carry initiator. assemble wisely and start the matchmaking. Weekly content available. Visual improvements (hats) with no gaining power. so they are notyyy diretide. Ty Volvo best gaem ever. Devs reband. The One and only True HardCore Moba game. Options/choices do matter team play and skillz leads you to win. 5vs5 pvp with live tactics style. 136 unique heroes to choose. Divided to support carry initiator. assemble wisely and start the matchmaking. Weekly content available. Visual improvements (hats) with no gaining power. so they are not mandatory, only for fun and personal style. World wide servers so you can play with anyone and everywhere. Not only that but u have Mac or linux? Fear not the cross-system matches you even with the Windows users. Exiting moments awaits you. Hard to learn. Even harder to master. The only way these games supposed to be.… Expand
  4. V_GaMeR
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Rating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silenceRating up to what it should be before diretide silence
  5. StarkOrange
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    While this game is not for everyone, it succeeds with everything it wants to do. If you're looking for a deep, competitive team game there is simply nothing better than Dota 2.
  6. HansSarpei
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so bring your friends and have an awesome time!     … Expand
  7. junmosama
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  8. Oranje183
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    We need to balance things out so here is my score. DotA 2 is an amazing game with a depth that most games can't even dream of. I hope I have enough character now.
  9. matheusc
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is incredibly complex and polished, it improved A LOT since the beta and it's still surprising everybody with all the improvements.
    And Valve is really doing a great job with the game in general and also with the communication with the players.
    I really recommend the game for everybody.
  10. Wtvr
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is incredibly complex and polished, it improved A LOT since the beta and it's still surprising everybody with all the improvements.
    And Valve is really doing a great job with the game in general and also with the communication with the players.
    I really recommend the game for everybody.
  11. inf3st
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so    Dota is a great, strategically diverse game with a big reliance on teamwork. It contains original, diverse heroes with many different play styles. Different game modes (from the competitive captains mode and Team Matchmaking to all-out fun like all random or mid only) promote you to try different things and have fun.
    The game is only maximum fun when you play with people you know, so bring your friends and have an awesome time!    … Expand
  12. 2602
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I love this game. It has an interesting competitive scene where 90% of the heroes are deemed viable by the pros with tournaments constantly going on. Every game is also interesting and never the same, even with Cancer Lancer or Furion.
  13. Fleme
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Despite the unfortunate Diretide 2013 backlash, Dota 2 is and remains the single most addictive game on the market. The learning curve is steep and the community at times hostile as shown in the last debacle but the game itself is as good as a PC game can be. No two games are like and the fact that it's ever-changing yet the same is what is a large part of the appeal.
  14. c6splash
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great&honest devs. Great game. Certainly better than any other MOBA available. Diretide given as well. 150 words limit. 150 words limit. 150 words limit.
  15. caseybar
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    DOTA has marked the life of millions of persons. Valve and IceFrog has made sure DOTA 2 will be making the same for next decade. An extraordinary formula and a extraordinary work around it. With zero cost to play and one of the highest skill ceilings of any game I've ever encountered, Dota 2 is a modern multiplayer masterpiece.
  16. Syzygyy
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, with much more sophisticated mechanics than LoL. It is very unforgiving and requires lots of effort to master it sufficiently enough to know what needs to be done (doing it is even harder).
  17. hacuri
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  18. Alibi123
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best free to play game in a true sense. There's no need to buy new heroes, no Pay-to-win issue at all. The game is absolutely fantastic especially after Valve has been putting focus on server stability, balance and the most importantly, community. ggwp
  19. rexan
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best, most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played. It is free and doesn't have any pay-to-win, all heroes are free, the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  20. Charmax
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game has improved tenfold since I started playing it, constant updates from Valve and content from Valve separate this game from the rest!
    Outstanding, spent days of my life on this game and plan to spend months more.
    10/10
  21. EWN
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game
  22. Half04
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Simply put: this is the best multiplayer game ever made. Every other remark would be details. What I could add would be the fact that there is a pretty steep learning curve, but that only makes the game better when you're used to it: it is immensely rich.
    Since I first downloaded it, I haven't stopped liking it for a minute. It's been like 2 years, and my love for it keeps growing. It is    Simply put: this is the best multiplayer game ever made. Every other remark would be details. What I could add would be the fact that there is a pretty steep learning curve, but that only makes the game better when you're used to it: it is immensely rich.
    Since I first downloaded it, I haven't stopped liking it for a minute. It's been like 2 years, and my love for it keeps growing. It is perfection.    … Expand
  23. Wersano
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo! Thanks volvo!
  24. Procakes
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Diretide delivered. 10 delivered.

    Also: after 1000+ hours in games, still great game. Almost every aspect of game is... 1 5 0 char limit. Just 1 more
  25. Patters
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an incredible game, as I've grown older I have played less and less single player games. I now game as a social or competitive experience. Dota 2 has me covered. I've now put in just shy of 1000 hours (I will likely break this today) and I doubt I will stop any time soon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    From it's gameplay, to it's sound design, heck even to it's visual design (if the quality of added cosmetics doesn't degrade) the game impresses on all fronts. And it being free to play, you owe yourself atleast a shot at it. Preferably with a few friends.    … Expand
  28. DarkAssassin80
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, butThis game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but both games are compleatly different. Its like comparing COD and Battlefield, they are so different that connot be compared. (no preference on either game, I think bot of them are good) Give this game a try, the learning curve is very steep but it is rewarding when you learn. I think this is the best gave valve has ever developed and has been the most played game on steam ever since the second year of beta development. Try it out, its free and badass!… Expand
  29. doomfish
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A great game with a caring development team. It's hard to learn, but fun while at it.
    It got near endless depth and is incredibly rich when it comes to fun through gameplay.
    Bring some time, a friend and the will to win and you won't be disappointed.
    Some fighting spirit is recommended.
  30. mjsime
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, Valve did a good one snatching the second DoTA from Blizz. Much more interesting than any other "Action RTS" out nowadays with its complicated hero and item combinations, complex overall ingame and 100% better than League, it's disabled cousin.
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#5 Best PC Game of 2013
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
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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