Dota 2

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11934 Ratings

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  1. iNen1
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Yes, valve is a bit slow with updates. Yes, Valve doesn't communicate as much as we'd like them to do. Yes, new Hero Patches have been a rarity in the last couple of months.
    They underestimated their community, but with the newest blog update, they've shown that they're truly sorry. Now, let's forgive Valve's lack of communication, and be real for a second. The game they created right    Yes, valve is a bit slow with updates. Yes, Valve doesn't communicate as much as we'd like them to do. Yes, new Hero Patches have been a rarity in the last couple of months.
    They underestimated their community, but with the newest blog update, they've shown that they're truly sorry. Now, let's forgive Valve's lack of communication, and be real for a second. The game they created right here is outright amazing. They've improved almost all areas of the original DotA. The hero design is mostly flawless, the map design i really good, but most of all, it plays very very well.

    Valve has promised that they're working on a very big patch, i'm suspecting we're getting a hidden boss, like in the Original DotA.

    Let's forgive these guys and crank the rating back up.    … Expand
  2. joeykhor94
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    One of the best game, Valve has done a good job on Dota 2 and I am happy to see how my DotA have become. Valve just need to focus more on the community as well, then Dota 2 will no doubt be one of the best ARTS games
  3. lvl1gankishard
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  4. thetom
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Great game, really well done. Valve did a small mistake recently but they fixed their problem and apologized.

    If you are a new player a wonder why the score is so low, pretty much a bunch of retards raided metacritic.
    I advice you give this game a try, it will be hard at first but it turns out to be in my opinion the best game of the genre.
  5. lelington
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Thanks to volvo, we got diretide. I love you volvo. best car company in the video game industry. great game dota2 not ded at all. all hail gabe newell our lord and savior. amen.
  6. Fissie
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Best MOBA out there, awesome variety of heroes, no hero is the same as another, great graphics, great variety of items, and last but not least, Received DIRETIDE
  7. Djibouti360
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Although critics might look at this game and realize how high the skill ceiling is (aka not noob friendly), it is best to judge DotA 2 (or to go back further, DotA 1) by how much it has brought features into the scene of online gaming. This game is much harder than League of Legends in the respect that there are mechanics in DotA 2 that is not present in LoL. Mechanics such as denying, dayAlthough critics might look at this game and realize how high the skill ceiling is (aka not noob friendly), it is best to judge DotA 2 (or to go back further, DotA 1) by how much it has brought features into the scene of online gaming. This game is much harder than League of Legends in the respect that there are mechanics in DotA 2 that is not present in LoL. Mechanics such as denying, day and night vision difference, creep blocking, the concept of a courier system, or things such as being punished for dying via losing gold (aka reliable and unreliable gold). As you start playing DotA 2 and accepting such mechanics exist in the game, it becomes more fluid and you start to develop game sense such as mini-map awareness, your reliable gold vs unreliable gold, the time (aka if it is night or day). These are small things that you might not become aware at first, but it's one of the things you will see yourself improving very significantly. Combined with the fact that every game is different, and there is a counter to every hero, it is a rewarding game that allows you to explore more of yourself as a gamer.… Expand
  8. Conovan
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Extremely difficult and frustrating game in which winning is not always only up to you, despite your best efforts you will still lose and be humiliated. I could not love it more
  9. pudding_90
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  10. xHolden
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Awesome game with great developer, Valve cares for his players, and they do things to improve the game even if they don't update it every week. Don't listen to crying babies giving 0's to the game because of a game mode.
  11. ChillyPlaysDota
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This game is my life. It is developed by my dream employer and they do a fantastic job. They made one mistake in not communicating effectively but they have fixed that now. GOT DIRETIDE!
  12. apollonoir
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    It's sad a bunch of children whining about an update not being fed to them in a video game is changing the score of the game itself for others to interpret when they discover it.
    DotA 2 is an incredibly challenging and rewarding game. Never mind if you have never played a game like this, in my opinion the best way to learn is to dive right in. you will never reach pro status in a game    It's sad a bunch of children whining about an update not being fed to them in a video game is changing the score of the game itself for others to interpret when they discover it.
    DotA 2 is an incredibly challenging and rewarding game. Never mind if you have never played a game like this, in my opinion the best way to learn is to dive right in. you will never reach pro status in a game this developed and complex via any tutorial, the way the game plays and interacts is far too numerous and the only way to learn is via experience. your losses will be staggering and infuriating, but at the same time motivating you to win. Victory is so satisfying especially if it came at your hand. Ignore people who say negative things about his game because they are biased in some form, and haven't fully experienced the beauty of the genre.    … Expand
  13. jam3972
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    this game is great. screw the naysayers. Really? you need 150 characters to review the game? That's annoying. The dota 2 community is a bit crazy, but I think that's bound to happen to any popular f2p game.
  14. mikonamet
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Best game I have played after WC3 dota. Valve is an amazing company that delivers quality content nonstop, and dont forget the yearly International tournament they bring the dota community. GREAT GAME, MUST GIVE IT A TRY!
  15. VicFrank
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a wonderful game, one that I've sunk thousands of hours into over the years. If you really want to get the full dota experience though, you absolutely need to play with friends.
  16. nooblal
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This game is just awesome. I feel sorry for valve for having to put up with this community. Ok they didn't say anything about diretide so what? Spamming obama's facebook and getting metacritic score this low just because of that is just plain retarded.
    Anyone that actually wants a decent review don't take this user score serious.
  17. secretdragoon
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  18. Sakerdot
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Game is amazing, people is stupid. No more discussion, Valve don't usually it up and by a little error all the community jumped... disappointing but hopefully we can give Dota what it deserves.
  19. absy
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Though exceptionally hard to master, Dota 2 delivers a strangely balanced, highly competitive, endlessly entertaining multiplayer experience. Just make sure you have the patience, and time to learn.
  20. Driff
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    I love valve. I love valve. I love valve. I love valve. I love valve. I love valve. I love valve. diretide is here. Valve talked to us!!!! yayy! s2 gaben
  21. thefantasticmrp
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Basically don't use this website to base your decision of whether or not to play DotA 2 until metacritic.com realises that the user reviews are Game is hard, but game is good.
  22. sleepinxonxbed
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This game is the god child if Diablo, Starcraft, WoW, and Super Smash Brothers all conceived a child in whatever sick complicated way there is possible. It's the combination of all Blizzard games, the PVE of Diablo, the competitive deep RTS of Starcraft, the RPG elements of WoW, and a monstrous roster of over a hundred heroes that could star in their own game like Nintendo's Super SmashThis game is the god child if Diablo, Starcraft, WoW, and Super Smash Brothers all conceived a child in whatever sick complicated way there is possible. It's the combination of all Blizzard games, the PVE of Diablo, the competitive deep RTS of Starcraft, the RPG elements of WoW, and a monstrous roster of over a hundred heroes that could star in their own game like Nintendo's Super Smash Brother's. All packed into one goddamn cathartic hour of pure bliss and occasional And who better than the mother Valve Corporation who created Half-Life and took up Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter Strike. If you put effort into learning the game, you'll have a ****ton of fun and never look back. This is the game to end all games.… Expand
  23. Cometslegacy
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Omg volvo i luv you.
    you giv us diretide
    this is the best thing ever
    why does this need to be 150 charactors? this is kinda stupid I just wanna give it a 10 for being so perfect
  24. 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.
  25. Piggycat
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  26. cubonedota
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    This game balls out of control. Literally the highest skill cap for an online game played against other players, and the best team of developer in its genre. Leaves nothing to be desired.
  27. Amobius
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Game is great in all aspects. Matchmaking is based on how long and how well you do in the game, so the first few games will be slow paced but as you advance and continue playing you start meeting more and more competitive players and the pace of the game is dramatically faster. The game is completely free-to-play with no pay-to-win bonuses such as having to buy heroes, as they are allGame is great in all aspects. Matchmaking is based on how long and how well you do in the game, so the first few games will be slow paced but as you advance and continue playing you start meeting more and more competitive players and the pace of the game is dramatically faster. The game is completely free-to-play with no pay-to-win bonuses such as having to buy heroes, as they are all unlocked, or having to pay for in-game currency bonuses that allow you to buy some kind stats that benefit your hero, as there is no in-game currency and the only things you can buy are cosmetics that provide no advantages at all unless you consider blinding your opponents with envy so that they do not concentrate on the game in any shape, way or form as a benefit.… Expand
  28. pa2k
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  29. MegaPablo
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Valve has proved once again that they are the makers of the finest games out there. Every character is unlocked from the beginning, with cosmetics (a la Team Fortress 2) to customize the way you want your character look. Also, Diretide is here!
  30. volvoreband
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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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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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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