Dota 2

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11934 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,879 out of 11934

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  1. gjballin
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    :o GOT DIRETIDE
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  2. kishin2
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Incredible game with a lot of depth and complexity. It does have a huge learning curve and can be frustrating, but that's not a bad thing. There are a plethora of resources and communities that can aid you in learning. Learning how to deal with frustration and stress in the game allows you to apply it to your everyday life (if you still have one after getting addicted).
  3. NoDeers
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Valve is a great company that cares about its customers, and I've spent more time playing Dota 2 than pretty much any other game ever, despite being late to the party. It's a great, addictive, life sucking game and it is run by a company that has no peers, and definitely does not deserve any of the vitriolic behavior some of the community has thrown at it.

    Also: RECIEVED DIRETIDE
  4. Eldrake
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    I wasn't among those who bombed the metacritic page with negative reviews, but I'd like to say that as a token of goodwill on Valve's behalf for writing a satisfactory blogpost, I am going to try and help save the user score. As for the game itself, it's one of the best games I've played lately. Even when the map and the rules remain the same, I've never had a match that's the exact sameI wasn't among those who bombed the metacritic page with negative reviews, but I'd like to say that as a token of goodwill on Valve's behalf for writing a satisfactory blogpost, I am going to try and help save the user score. As for the game itself, it's one of the best games I've played lately. Even when the map and the rules remain the same, I've never had a match that's the exact same as another match due to the nature of the game. Of course, it's not a game for everyone, but if you're the type of person who likes to try new things, then I'd recommend that you give Dota 2 a try.… Expand
  5. Fettlompe
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    DoA 2 is one of the deepest, most engaging experiences ever created. You can easily lose thousands of hours playing it. It is social, tactical, has an enormous skill ceiling, and has a great developer behind it continuing to shape and push the game into better and better places.
  6. giffdiretide
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an utterly brilliant PvP game that is ultra-hard and requires friends for the best experience. There is a steep learning curve and a lot of characters to get used to but the game is really worth it.
  7. Volvereband
    Nov 8, 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. miwa_
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Best action strategy game. I really enjoy playing this game non-stop. Brilliant and variety in-game cosmetic items. Dota tv easy to access and variety of tournament every day
  9. ljwarprek19
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed gaem is aliev! gaem is undaed
  10. pileopoop
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    We Have received Diretide. Thank you volvo. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
  11. yurirocha15
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Dota2 is a very exciting, team based, rpg-like Game with the amazing attribute, that every match you play is different. The last user-submitted scores were pretty low due to missing updates from Valve, which they apologized for. Nevertheless is Dota2 really good and has a huge competitive scene.
  12. havimannen
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a really enjoyable free to play game that gets you really addicted. If you have tried LOL and liked it you should definetly try this. Its kind of the game lol is based on.
  13. PedroLFerrari
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Great game, playing Dota since it's early stages and watching it become what dota 2 has become is awesome. Probably the best moba you will find. Valve is really trying hard, making this game better every day
  14. baman88
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Very fun game, and while the community can go on the fritz sometimes it is still very enjoyable to play. I recommend learning/playing this game with friends, it makes the entire experience more pleasant. While the knowledge to learn might be a bit daunting, once you get a grip on it you should find yourself playing more and more.
  15. max15character
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    this game improved my life by 200%, first it cured my cancer that I was dying from, then I won a billion dollars and can play this game all day all night because I don't have to work anymore. thanks valve
  16. bigred42
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    I absolutely love this game! This game's replayability is off the charts, and every single hero is carefully balanced, with now and again one slightly out. The hours I've spent learning this game (which is a substantial number) was completely worth it, as every win I get makes me feel invincible, and every loss really makes me think about what went wrong.

    However, some parts of the    I absolutely love this game! This game's replayability is off the charts, and every single hero is carefully balanced, with now and again one slightly out. The hours I've spent learning this game (which is a substantial number) was completely worth it, as every win I get makes me feel invincible, and every loss really makes me think about what went wrong.

    However, some parts of the developer's work is a little bit confusing, and perhaps even downright disappointing. Valve has, for a long time, been a community friendly company, at least very much above the average. So when updates come for months at a time and offer only hats, when proper game mechanics updates are promised more regularly, and seemingly trivial bugs aren't fixed, the frustration is quick to set in.

    All in all, a real great game to play with a couple friends regularly. The cosmetics are a very awesome addition to the game, and are usually very fitting, and really cool, but now and again a couple questionables get in. When Icefrog updates heroes and their abilities, there's always a very interesting change that changes the game substantially, which once again just adds to the replayability.

    I highly recommend this game, but only if you have a few hundred hours you can dedicate to just learning game mechanics, hero's abilities, and the map. It will seriously take that long.    … Expand
  17. tehdarkz
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    My all-time favourite game, period. Been playing it for well over 4 years now (started in WC3) and it just won't get boring. It was challenging (and sometimes frustrating) the first time I played it and it still is! After all this time I still learn new things about the game mechanics and interactions between heroes and skills every other game. I just love the complexity and depth ofMy all-time favourite game, period. Been playing it for well over 4 years now (started in WC3) and it just won't get boring. It was challenging (and sometimes frustrating) the first time I played it and it still is! After all this time I still learn new things about the game mechanics and interactions between heroes and skills every other game. I just love the complexity and depth of Dota... If you like a challenge and have the patience to learn a ton of new stuff I guarantee you'll have hundreds of fun hours with this game.… Expand
  18. steiny
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    I hope you do it sincerely. I hope you do it sincerely. I hope you do it sincerely. I hope you do this you iskrenne.Nadeyus it sincerely. I hope you do it sincerely. I hope you do it sincerely. (Idiotic rule metacritic of 150 characters)
  19. REDDITSUX
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    i cant believe the score is currently 4.0 just because a group of people got mad at Valve.

    Valve is awesome and so is Dota 2!

    10/10

    The game is Free 2 Play! Fun to play, awesome to watch as a spectator! Highly competitive, balanced!

    Once you get into Dota you won't regret it!
  20. Hitorikko
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    volvo gave diretide all is gud
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  21. virtuosodoto
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This game is simply amazing. I came from League of Legends to DotA because of a simple thing: freedom. In DotA, anything is possible. You can play any hero you want whenever you want. There is no cost for any hero. This entire game is available for free as soon as you download it.

    EVERY HERO IS AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT OF DOWNLOAD. THERE IS NO IP, NO PURCHASING OF HEROES. The game    This game is simply amazing. I came from League of Legends to DotA because of a simple thing: freedom. In DotA, anything is possible. You can play any hero you want whenever you want. There is no cost for any hero. This entire game is available for free as soon as you download it.

    EVERY HERO IS AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT OF DOWNLOAD. THERE IS NO IP, NO PURCHASING OF HEROES.

    The game balance is quite interesting. If you like a competitive scene, DotA has by far the most entertaining scene in gaming history. If you are hardcore there is plenty to see and enjoy. If you just like to see people win money there are casters that will make you piss your pants.

    In DotA you will encounter some flame yes, but there are moments in this game that bring such a smile to your face they will last a lifetime. If you don't play DotA you're cheating yourself out of an experience of a lifetime.    … Expand
  22. WebbZ28
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  23. erinu
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Great game for all strategy fans, tons of choices in builds, tactics. Each game is different, you can't snowball like in other games in genre. To enjoy this game you need to spend some time but it will be rewarded for you later on.
  24. TordonDNK
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    There are some problem with game. MM, bugs, not so many community attention and too many hats, but its not even matter because of the most great balance in all MOBA games. The work what did Valve in last 3 years is just incredible.
  25. speedsaint_
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    his 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
  26. frozent0ast
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    First things first, disregard the overwhelmingly negative reviews. This was a result of some people taking lack of communication by valve way way way too far. As of me writing this review "Diretide" has been announced and will be input into the game, exactly what the community wanted.
    Dota 2 is a beautiful game. While immensely hard to understand and play at first, the game still finds    First things first, disregard the overwhelmingly negative reviews. This was a result of some people taking lack of communication by valve way way way too far. As of me writing this review "Diretide" has been announced and will be input into the game, exactly what the community wanted.
    Dota 2 is a beautiful game. While immensely hard to understand and play at first, the game still finds ways to find and entertain me after many many many hours. Dota 2 is an insanely fun game that never ceases to lack replay ability.    … Expand
  27. RockPie
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    I sincerely believe this is one of the best games created and the fact that spoiled brats would rate this down because they didn't get there way is shameful to the community.
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    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  29. ABCDE123
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This Game is the most amazing game there is! Have spent more than 1000 hours on it in less than a year (like 11 months) and no showing of my passion fading. DIRETIDE IS HERE!
  30. IlluBarbossa
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Valve honestly messed up big time by not talking to the community about DireTide, or anything at all really after TI 3, but they've done their part to repair the damage, so it's only fair the community does too.
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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PC Game of 2013
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
5
#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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