Dota 2

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6.5

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  1. yuya88
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    super good game, fast paced, high skill cap, graphics are good, animations are good, so many hero to choose from (102 and more to be port from DotA), some of the heroes are funny with good voice acting and funny lines and have unique and interesting character, all heroes are free, with accessories drops every game end, etc...
  2. painy
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    I was happy back in the day HoN got launched because of the features. With DotA 2 it's possible to play the original with these features and more. Still the deepest and most complex game of the genre, whatever the name should be.
    If you like to get punished for stupid mistakes and get your deserved reward for great play, then you are right.
  3. brokengears
    Nov 5, 2013
    5
    Dota 2 is nothing more than an attempted effortless cash in by Valve. You wanted a fresh new game with lots of new ideas that gives you a real reason to improve at it and come back every day to play? Well TOO BAD.

    Instead all you get is - original DOTA with a new coat of paint - questionable art direction - EXTREMELY SLOW gameplay and matches - NO RANKING SYSTEM - a community that    Dota 2 is nothing more than an attempted effortless cash in by Valve. You wanted a fresh new game with lots of new ideas that gives you a real reason to improve at it and come back every day to play? Well TOO BAD.

    Instead all you get is
    - original DOTA with a new coat of paint
    - questionable art direction
    - EXTREMELY SLOW gameplay and matches
    - NO RANKING SYSTEM
    - a community that is nothing but trolls that will literally trap you in the environment to troll you
    - A TERRIBLE report system that simply counts the number of reports against a player and eventually punishes them in some minor way for 5 minutes
    - A complete lack of literally ANY originality, no new ideas, systems, modes, maps or anything else folks!
    - A god awful tutorial that does nothing to go into the much more important and deeper mechanics of the game
    - A lack of ANY WAY to concede the match so 9/10 games you'll end up sitting in your base for 10 minutes watching the enemy very slowly get closer.

    In short, as I previously mentioned, DOTA 2 is nothing more than a redone version of it's original with nothing to offer and certainly no reason to keep going back to play it unless you're a troll.

    If you want a decent MOBA game and LoL is too easy, shallow and casual for you then I HIGHLY recommend you try out "Heroes of Newerth" the best, most complicated, competitive, skillful and unique of the MOBA genre with a lot more to offer than this!    … Expand
  4. Palarmux
    Sep 4, 2013
    8
    First of all, I want to say to you guys, that MOBA is not new genre to me. I played League of legends like 2 years, Heroes of newerth like 1 year and few times original dota.

    Dota 2 is lilttle bitt different if we compare to other MOBAS, there is alot more things you can do. Like courier system, you can hide woods (not like in LoL), you can cut woods down to make yourself good escape,    First of all, I want to say to you guys, that MOBA is not new genre to me. I played League of legends like 2 years, Heroes of newerth like 1 year and few times original dota.

    Dota 2 is lilttle bitt different if we compare to other MOBAS, there is alot more things you can do. Like courier system, you can hide woods (not like in LoL), you can cut woods down to make yourself good escape, secret shops, rune spawns etc.

    Game is very friendly for players who havent played before MOBAS, there is long training before you can go and play against other players (For me it took like 40mins, after that you can continue or skip straight to play with other players)

    Anyway, since its more new player friendly there is problems. First of all, Ive been playing alot MOBAS and im pretty good in those. Problem is that game is pretty full of casual gamers, who actually dont use brains even people who haves like 500+ wins, may be pretty bad players.

    Lets talk now little bit about good things. In dota 2 waiting lines are not big and also you can choose region near your country there is alot options.

    You can also buy new items to your heroes to make it look more unique, you can use items from different sets. In League of legends and Heroes of newerth you can buy "skins" and you cannot took gloves from skin X and boots from skin Y.

    You are also able to buy several different ancouncer voices, ward skins, HUD skins and couriers.

    Next lets move to settings. There is not much resolution options, but you can modify pretty extensively other settings. I hope valve is going to make more resolution optison in future.

    Gameplay in dota 2 is pretty intensive and few heroes are able to use terrain very advantageous, which is cool. Most of heroes are aldready known from original dota version.

    Last but not least, I want to talk about gaming community. First of all you are able to make teams and play with your friends. You can also make guilds, which havent that big role in dota 2. There is alot people in dota 2, who dont communicate in game and that is such a shame mostly it leads to lose. Of course there is people who communicate aswell, but I have had always bad luck with teams...

    I prefer this game for people who look more "hardcore" way to play MOBAS and for those, who are bored to LoL, HoN etc.    … Expand
  5. Coffeehouse119
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    This gaem has turned into hats sale. No new heroes, no bug fixes, no communication. How Valve can reject so big community? GG, Valve. ded gaem

    RIP DIRETIDE 2013-2013
  6. 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.
  7. scream154
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
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  8. bereza-war
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where Halloween mod?
    Where Halloween mod?
    Where Halloween mod?
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    Where Halloween mod?
    Where Halloween mod?
    Where Halloween mod?    … Expand
  9. starfire925
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Garbage matchmaking
    Garbage report system
    Garbage game engine results in 9 games without someone being able to load and you reenter the queue
    0 communication and 0 visibility no visible MMR no ladders)
    No region locks.
    You take a perfect game and turn it into worst game ever created.
  10. Malfure
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
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  11. ArcaneBlast
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Despite all the anger from the 12 year olds mad about not getting a halloween event, DOTA 2 is a well programmed game with very good mechanics. While it is true valve does not communicate with us they still give some nice patches. The community isn't as bad as it seems. People say please and thank you at least unlike in LoL.
  12. Eternity111
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    diretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretidediretide… Expand
  13. Gomodrilka
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    Even League of Legends have better communication between developper and the commnunity.Valve abandoned the game and don't realease updates it's been 4 months since the release of a new heroe.
  14. bubl
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Valve and Icefrog made a good game.They did a great job bringing the game to the ideal. Community you are unhappy with one of the opening event go play in other games.
    Thx Valve
  15. Pitersky
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    Thanks for your hat, Volvo! Seriously though, Is money takes up your whole mind already or something? Why kept silence to your Dota 2 community? It's your game, Valve, not belong anybody else, and why you still doing this to your Dota 2 fan? Hats? more like a big you" to the community...
  16. dfsa2
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    No Diretide. No communication with the community from Valve. No new hero in more than 3 months only hats and more hats to make more money. Disband Volvo please.
  17. Amorfed
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    Thats simple No DireTide 2013. DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide, DireTide.
  18. Easimer
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    This years Diretide was very good, I like the Lil' Roshan mini boss and these good halloween items, but that Jeratla pissed me off.

    And as always, GIVE DIRETIDE
  19. TimeOfAventure
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Probably the deepest and most meaningful pvp experience you can have in an online game. From Hero choices, to lanes and item selections, this game has the possibilities of chess wrapped around a ridiculously skilled rts game.
  20. ArahaN
    Nov 3, 2013
    1
    the servers are down or not available in parts of steam/dota almost every 2-3 days for 1-2 days in duration. its a total pain in the ass. it's horrible if normality is people talking reacting to lag issues like "ah steam again. how long will it be this time?".
    - no diretide even though it was announced as an annual event
    - commending and report reasons are too few. for example why isnt     the servers are down or not available in parts of steam/dota almost every 2-3 days for 1-2 days in duration. its a total pain in the ass. it's horrible if normality is people talking reacting to lag issues like "ah steam again. how long will it be this time?".
    - no diretide even though it was announced as an annual event
    - commending and report reasons are too few. for example why isnt there a category for like he just played well even though he wasnt "teaching", "friendly", "leading" or "forgiving"
    - no forfeiting function    … Expand
  21. Simba0204
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    I love DOTA 2. Love it. A lot of people have dropped the user review score, because they are petulant children who did not get the temporary Halloween event they expected, so that would be my only complaint the user community can be immature. But, that is not a reflection on the game itself, which is engrossing, engaging, and frankly the best MOBA game out there. It is truly F2P, unlikeI love DOTA 2. Love it. A lot of people have dropped the user review score, because they are petulant children who did not get the temporary Halloween event they expected, so that would be my only complaint the user community can be immature. But, that is not a reflection on the game itself, which is engrossing, engaging, and frankly the best MOBA game out there. It is truly F2P, unlike LOL, and despite complaints, Valve gives it great support and really cares about their community. I hope others will get their voice heard and try to restore Dota 2's user rating: FYI, 3 days ago before Halloween and the lack of event, this game had a user score over 8.… Expand
  22. odingg
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    Firstly, its a free to play game created by one of the reputed developer company Valve.
    If you have ever played WC3 DotA on which this game is based, it has improved a lot and constantly evolving. Not only is it free to play, but also the purchasable content is strictly cosmetic. In fact i have also been able to ear a bit from playing this game. Also since Valve has loved the community    Firstly, its a free to play game created by one of the reputed developer company Valve.
    If you have ever played WC3 DotA on which this game is based, it has improved a lot and constantly evolving. Not only is it free to play, but also the purchasable content is strictly cosmetic. In fact i have also been able to ear a bit from playing this game. Also since Valve has loved the community so much, the community has grown to be stubborn, they keep forgetting its a free to play game and they owe us nothing.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. mtfck
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Seriously awesome game, even though it's a bit addictive, so watch out for that.
    - Not ONE gameplay aspect requires payment.
    On a sidenote though, this game is more about competition than it is about "fun", and while playing it you may find yourself on a toxic environment, this being especially true for new players.
  26. Ksardasok
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
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  27. Abutreca
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    NO Diretide
    NO New Hero
    NO Updates
    NO Normal matchmaking system
    New updates is new sets and tickets
    New updates is new sets and tickets
    New updates is new sets and tickets
    New updates is new sets and tickets
  28. gabriot
    Jul 31, 2013
    6
    Very overrated game. For being supposedly one of the most played games on steam, it has THE WORST match making system I HAVE EVER SEEN. EVER. IN THE HISTORY OF EVERDOM.

    It takes on average around 15-20 minutes just to start a game, sometimes closer to 30 minutes. This is because it usually takes around the 7-10 minute range to find a lobby, and 50% of the time from there someone    Very overrated game. For being supposedly one of the most played games on steam, it has THE WORST match making system I HAVE EVER SEEN. EVER. IN THE HISTORY OF EVERDOM.

    It takes on average around 15-20 minutes just to start a game, sometimes closer to 30 minutes. This is because it usually takes around the 7-10 minute range to find a lobby, and 50% of the time from there someone either drops out or leaves, causing the whole process to start over again. Compare this to LoL where it takes probably around a minute on average to find and start a game.

    So you'd think with all that time being spent finding people to match with it would be due to the complex algorithms being performed on the back end for their magnificent matchmaking system, right?

    WRONG

    I've never even SEEN a matchmaking system more broken. Every god damn game of Dota 2 is a steamroll for one side. If you're winning it just gets easy as hell and you can play as sloppy as you want. If you're losing there is pretty much nothing you can do to make a comeback, and you're then forced to watch the other team toy with you instead of ending the game. And you can't agree to a surrender in like oh I don't know EVERY OTHER MOBA GAME EVER MADE. Seriously.. why the can't your team agree to a surrender? Why do you have to just sit there while the other team kills you IN YOUR FOUNTAIN? You can't leave the game because you basically are tracked for games you leave, so what are you forced to do after this game you already spent 20 minutes waiting for and 50 minutes playing a lopsided unfun steamroll on? Wait 10 more minutes and just watch the other team toy with you, like happens every god damn game.

    Horribly horribly inexcusable to not have a surrender option. The lack of a surrender, long match making times, and horrible match making of skill is where I downrate this game mostly. The other reasons I downrate it are the before mentioned horrible snowballing this game employs. If anyone on a team feeds AT ALL it's GAME OVER. disgraceful.

    The other thing is the game simply is laughably imbalanced. For instance, some characters just suck complete ass, like the brood mother. You can't ever use her spiderling skill because a.) they aren't even that good, but more importantly b.) They give the enemy experience when they die, and most importantly c.) They give the enemy gold when they die. Considering how weak they are, any decent AOE spell is going to kill em all and put the enemy WAY ahead of you, like basically a heroe kill's worth of gold and exp. It's ridiculous. And it's pointless to use the spiders in any other way than bunched up, because on their own they can't do ****

    Compare that to a phantom lancers illusions which give NO GOLD and basically NO EXP when killed, yet they are probably close to 100x more useful than a spiderling. SO MUCH SENSE BEING MADE BY THIS GAME.

    And you can easily see on the stats that the game is horribly imbalanced, broodmother has something like a 37% win rate, so I have facts to back up my statements. THAT IS NOT A SIGN OF A WELL-BALANCED GAME PEOPLE.

    Aside from all that the game plays well, a lot of the heroes actually are designed well, such as spirit breaker and pudge. The game requires much more skill than LoL to play which is something that I like. Landing a Pudge hook from long range or concealed areas is infinitely cooler than landing any skillshot in LoL, and the heroes are much more dynamic in their move sets.    … Expand
  29. ScotttheStorm
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    Really, if you think about it, Dota2 is one of the most unexpected things to come along in gaming. VALVe somehow got DotaAllStars head developer, IceFrog, to work for them, and then manged some brilliant legal maneuvers to land the Dota trademark (being unable to secure the full "Defense of the Ancients" title). Then to take that, plus a team of VALVe employees and re-create a completelyReally, if you think about it, Dota2 is one of the most unexpected things to come along in gaming. VALVe somehow got DotaAllStars head developer, IceFrog, to work for them, and then manged some brilliant legal maneuvers to land the Dota trademark (being unable to secure the full "Defense of the Ancients" title). Then to take that, plus a team of VALVe employees and re-create a completely faithful, responsive, and entirely competitive re-creation of the original game (warts and all) in VALVe's Source engine. It's unexpected in the first place, and then unexpectedly good top of that. There are a hundred ways this could have gone so wrong for VALVe, but the fact that they feel it is enough of a success to put it out there at the cost of ZERO DOLLARS. Talk about unexpected.

    Sure the competitors are also free, but the competitors are "babby's first moba" and "Costly McCostHuge."

    All the heroes are unlocked for you to play with, FROM THE MOMENT YOU DOWNLOAD. This is huge to a Moba, I believe. It's worth a download, play the tutorial, a couple bot matches and see if you don't find at least ONE hero that doesn't click with you somehow.

    All the negative reviews are LoL fanboys.

    EVERYONE PLEASE CONTINUE IGNORING THE SWEDISH. THANK YOU. CARRY ON.    … Expand
  30. monsterplatypus
    Sep 15, 2013
    10
    ok, I am 17 and move from game to game for about 3-5 years spending sad amounts of time on each franchise for example CoD, Battlefield, Halo, Minecraft and hundreds of games inbetween, this is important because I have tried lots of A*** games and This is genually the best because of:

    A) The competitive scene and youtube videos that are related, Purge gamers, dota cinema, join dota and    ok, I am 17 and move from game to game for about 3-5 years spending sad amounts of time on each franchise for example CoD, Battlefield, Halo, Minecraft and hundreds of games inbetween, this is important because I have tried lots of A*** games and This is genually the best because of:

    A) The competitive scene and youtube videos that are related, Purge gamers, dota cinema, join dota and lumi are the ones I watch the most.

    B)The sheer enjoyment you get from playing the game, including getting kills, getting items and learning in general.

    C) Valve, I think this game is amazing because of valve, they constantly update it, balance the heroes, patch any glitch within literally minutes unlike Infinity ward, cough 6 month.

    GET THIS GAME, PLAY THE OUT OF IT, and dont feed,

    Have fun and good day     … Expand
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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
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Polygon
    Aug 15, 2017
    85
    And this dichotomy is perhaps the best descriptor I can attach to Dota 2. It is frequently a game which occupies two opposite spaces simultaneously. It is the best game. It is also the worst game. No game has ever made me as miserable as Dota 2 has. But no game has made me feel so consistently rewarded for my time, and as consistently, wonderfully connected to the friends I play it with.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 19, 2014
    95
    Simply irresistible and addictive as hell.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2013
    90
    Unforgiving from the get-go, but a landmark in competitive multiplayer design. [Oct 2013, p.68]
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