Dota 2

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6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This game is only for the dedicated, but it is the best PvP around!    … Expand
  12. madveru
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    A game that keeps challenges you so much that there's something new to learn every time you play. Even after having well over 1000 hours of playing the game and spectating pro tournaments, this is just a gold mine for fans of team games that require deep strategic thinking and fast reflexes at the same time.
  13. ertree
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing, I've never spent so many hours playing a single game and still feel like I am learning new stuff every day. I honestly can't believe it's free. It will frustrate the hell out of you but winning a match leaves you feeling satisfied like no other game can.
  14. jayson911
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game improved so much since it was released on the beta. There are over 90 heroes to choose from currently and the gamplay is as intence and as rewarding as DOTA 1. I know alot of people will be hesitant to try it at first but there has been a new tutorial system implemented in DOTA 2 and I think it will help new comers. I know some people who play LOL might bash in this game, but bot
  15. q123
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game, Valve are listening to their fanbase now too so it has really gotten even better. Can't wait to see what Valve has planned next for this game.
  16. ZeroGorilla
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
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  17. hislordshipgabe
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given. Diretide given.… Expand
  18. Donjosip
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is by far the best game I've ever played, Valve never ceases to amaze me with their games. All hail Gaben and Volvo, oh and get ready for Diretide! Thx Volvo
  19. Metalhoerer
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is the best game ever, if you leave the high learning curve behind it will reward you greatly and become one of your favorite (if not your favorite) games ever :D
  20. Kenomannen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Best game ever to play with your friends. All hail Gaben and Volvo. Best part is the Russians in the game. They make all the games interesting, all the time.
  21. Cymen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there areDota 2 is a fantastic game. There are only a couple successful games in this genre (ARTS/MOBA/DOTA) and this one is certainly one of the hardest to learn. If you are willing to put in the effort to get better, it is incredibly rewarding. It has the kind of support people have come to expect from VALVe and the polish of it as well. The community is everything you have heard but there are many who try to make it better and it really depends on the people you play with regularly and your own attitude. The Dota 2 reddit isn't a bad community. Avoid the PlayDota-Forums.
    Have fun playing and if you keep smiling, eve nthe start will not be hard.    … Expand
  22. Meerr
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  23. Ditchem
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an awesome game that I'll play for a long time onwards. The game and all content affecting the gameplay is completely free of charge. Try it out!
  24. raschy
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Such a great game. Love the fact that its not only free but every single character is unlocked from the start. There's no fremium nonsense that requires you to play obsurdly long or buy characters. The gameplay is fantastic and is my favorite MOBA if not my favorite game right now. Valve is doing it right and I couldn't ask for anything more out of them.
  25. mootandraju
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Immensely rewarding, infinitely complex, irresponsibly long nights. Dota 2 is the pinnacle of team based multiplayer competition. Nothing else available comes close.
  26. Frond
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    First off, don't pay attention to all the zero-score reviews from November 2013 the dota2 community is unfortunately a bit entitled and vocal about Valve not releasing a custom halloween gamemode.

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

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

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

    And the game is free! All heroes/skills/items are free and the game is in no way pay-to-win. Definitely watch some VODs or streams, round up some friends, and give it a try!    … Expand
  27. raven1694
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Great game. Wonderful graphics. Good deep mechanics. More complicated and diverse than League of Legends. Takes a higher level of knowledge to greatly understand the game. Heroes are very unique and diverse from one another, you will never think one is like another.
  28. Izoch
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    The most challenging MOBA style game out there. Great fun with friends. Regular updates. Great business model (completely free to play with JUST cosmetic items for sale). Play it!
  29. tempest89
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Amazing game, steep learning curve, but tons of fun once you get a hang of it. Spent countless hours/days playing with friends. Great community and support from Valve
  30. FuzzyPickle
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    I don't know how else to describe this game other than the fact that it is a masterpiece. I have played this game for years and there's always something about this game that just keeps bringing me back for more. It is beyond one of the best games that I will ever play and i would suggest this game to anyone.
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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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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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