Dota 2

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6.5

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  1. alt_0169
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Compared to League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth, Dota 2 has more unique heroes and items. It is more advanced and rewarding than LoL. It is slower than HoN, which is important in team fights. The best popular MOBA out there.
  2. Thienloras
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Fantastic Game 10/10. Great times shared with players and friends where every game is different-better or for worst yet still leaves a great memory. Cannot say how much I enjoy this game!
  3. admiralhamster
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, great community (not always but way better than LoL community since I switched to DotA2) great developers and huge thanks for diretide this year!
  4. Ostfrallan
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    Great game but the abandon rules are ridiculous. Just got a 24h ban because i arrived a few seconds after the 5 min limit since my game crashed and didn't restart in time and therefore got an abandon and a loss, even though i returned and won the game.
  5. zczc309
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 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
  6. snrnats
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's best game for warcraft 3 dota players. Valve make very huge job to improve this game. I definately will recommend this game to my friends. Thank Valve
  7. Loxi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! I've been playing it almost non stop for 2 years, and it's still as much fun as the first times.
    So if you need a free to play bag of fun, Go get Dota!!
  8. foldager
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game is amazing and it should get the metacritic score it deserves. Only reason it is this low at current time is because of a lack of an anticipated event. Valve has apologized for this, and I feel like the act of giving thousands of 0-scores as revenge is childish. Amazing game very tough in the beginning as you have to learn a lot of things, but there are tutorials for that. 10/10The game is amazing and it should get the metacritic score it deserves. Only reason it is this low at current time is because of a lack of an anticipated event. Valve has apologized for this, and I feel like the act of giving thousands of 0-scores as revenge is childish. Amazing game very tough in the beginning as you have to learn a lot of things, but there are tutorials for that. 10/10 my all-time favorite.… Expand
  9. Orochimaru
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    There is no other game I have ever played that makes me so angry, frustrated, happy, proud, depressed or excited. Dota 2 is so competitive, every game is so different that it becomes an emotional roller coaster. You invest so much time and emotion in this game but believe me when I say it gives back. The game is ever changing and and ever rewarding. Did I mention that the game is completely free?
  10. Guffy
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota delivers players a simple objective yet thousands of potential for some of the most challenging, intensive and fun gameplay from Valve. With a passionate developer and community, Dota has continued to improve and keep giving new features and updates to better maintain and enhance an overall perfect game.
  11. Deekuman
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Valve have truly truly outdone themselves with this amazing game. A game that created its own genre, income, community, and was run solely on community as a mod, has made its way into the hands of a developer so amazing and growing and building communities, creating good sources of income, and now as a standalone free game. A real game. An amazing game. An amazing beautiful, deep seeded,Valve have truly truly outdone themselves with this amazing game. A game that created its own genre, income, community, and was run solely on community as a mod, has made its way into the hands of a developer so amazing and growing and building communities, creating good sources of income, and now as a standalone free game. A real game. An amazing game. An amazing beautiful, deep seeded, complicated, punch you in the face learning curve kind of game. So, so great.… Expand
  12. Tur4mb4r
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, lot of updates with new content. Its a huge challenge for beginners to get into in, but once you know what going on its the most fun game you have ever played!
  13. DarkPantherX
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game! it's just sad how some people start going crazy, because of an halloween event!
    The game is great if you're looking for something challenging and want to make new experience with multiplayer games.
    Valve does a great job, thanks icefrog!
  14. classicalrev
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2's greatest strength is its extremely high replay value. Despite the fact that each game is ostensibly the same thing approximately 30-60 minutes of two teams of 5 battling to destroy the other team's base the actual games are remarkably different. I have enjoyed and even loved games before, but in no other game did I allow myself to become so completely immersed in both the mostDota 2's greatest strength is its extremely high replay value. Despite the fact that each game is ostensibly the same thing approximately 30-60 minutes of two teams of 5 battling to destroy the other team's base the actual games are remarkably different. I have enjoyed and even loved games before, but in no other game did I allow myself to become so completely immersed in both the most minute nuances of gameplay and the day-by-day developments in the global professional scene.

    Note that the listed strengths and weaknesses are likely to change as the game is still in evolution.
    Strengths: very balanced gameplay, responsive development team constantly working to evolve the game, ability to play with friends, excellent in-game voice system, wonderful and exciting professional scene

    Weaknesses: poor team-matching system, questionable matchmaking system, inability to track progress over-time with ladder systems, high learning curve, occasionally rude community    … Expand
  15. krotalwarrior
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    There is a steep learning curve, but this is mitigated by the matchmaking system.

    I've got 2600 hours now, and it's still not boring. There are so many heroes and roles you can play that you always have something you can get better at, and always have a way to find a change of pace.
  16. ponzoz
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is a great game, I hope people remove diretide spam which took the user score down from like 7.5 to under 4. Valve is the best gaming company I know. I have played this game over 1000 hours and it's still exciting and fun to play.
  17. Mugi
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    The game has a very steep learning curve, but the game quickly becomes addicting. I think Valve have done a great job in managing the game, and supporting the pro-scene. If one has played the MOBA genre before I strongly recommend this game.
  18. Hundike
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best games I ever played the learning curve is so high, you will always find out something new and improve (when I started I had never played a game such as Dota2 and thought I would hate it but ended up loving it instead). On top of that it's free, you can buy cosmetic items and tournament tickets if you wish to support the game but you don't have to.
  19. darksky13
    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
  20. omegaxunit
    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.
  21. steklovata
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, BUT, if you really want to enjoy and fun in this game, you have to train. A lot. Don't listen and dumb idiots about your play. And play at least with 1 of your friend.
  22. kollizzium
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the games, that take you away from your own life...AND I LIKE IT!!!
    And thank you, Valve, for Diretide and some others surprises we don't know:))
    1010
  23. tsc
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Thank you volvo for giving us this great game. It's a deep game with a large variety of heroes, none of which are locked behind a paywall. It's also the prettiest of all the MOBAs, if that matters to you.
  24. RaA
    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.
  25. PudgingtonBear
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a completely free 5v5 team game with a somewhat steep learning curve, but lots of depth once you jump in with both feet. Unlike League of Legends, there are not any modifiers that give in-game buffs, purchasable with real or fake currency. You get the whole game, and everyone is on a level playing field.
  26. The_Edu
    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.
  27. BobDylanIsRobot
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    A fun game overall, but very deep; spend some time in the kiddie pool of the tutorials and AI matches before you go into public matchmaking, and you'll find it one of the best games of this generation.
  28. Technodroid
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    One of the most amazing games you'll ever play. Sure, it's hard to get into, but a little time and patience will make this game amazing. You'd be surprised how much variety there is in a game with a single map, and how much there is to offer. Of course, there are moments less enjoyable than others and certain members of the community less friendly but it certainly shouldn't keep you fromOne of the most amazing games you'll ever play. Sure, it's hard to get into, but a little time and patience will make this game amazing. You'd be surprised how much variety there is in a game with a single map, and how much there is to offer. Of course, there are moments less enjoyable than others and certain members of the community less friendly but it certainly shouldn't keep you from playing.… Expand
  29. Exhale
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is an amazing game if you put in the time and get past the initial learning curve you will find that the complexity of the game is what makes it interesting and enjoyable
  30. freedomx
    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.
  31. Nicker44
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Great game that expands on the old Warcraft 3 custom game of Dota and is simply a masterpiece. If you're looking for a great competitive multiplayer experience look no further.
  32. nitrousable
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This game is the best moba, period.
    Although LoL bash it all the time cuz they are jealous of the huge ass Dota 2 tourneys prize pools
    (the Internetional, biggest prize pool ever, can only dream about it) It looks like some players just don't won't to get good at mobas in general and stick to their gay anime casual LoL and happy with that. We, doters are okay with that too, we'll    This game is the best moba, period.
    Although LoL bash it all the time cuz they are jealous of the huge ass Dota 2 tourneys prize pools
    (the Internetional, biggest prize pool ever, can only dream about it)
    It looks like some players just don't won't to get good at mobas in general and stick to their gay anime casual LoL and happy with that.
    We, doters are okay with that too, we'll always know that we play the superiour game.    … Expand
  33. p00psicle
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    I love the history of DotA and played both the original and stand-alone sequel extensively. There are a lot of children crying about missing Diretide, which wasn't even well liked last year. Which is one of the problems with this game, the community. You're partnered with five other players for 25-60 minutes and they're often not on the same level or they have communication issues. MostI love the history of DotA and played both the original and stand-alone sequel extensively. There are a lot of children crying about missing Diretide, which wasn't even well liked last year. Which is one of the problems with this game, the community. You're partnered with five other players for 25-60 minutes and they're often not on the same level or they have communication issues. Most often it's the negative behaviour and communication abuse that ruins a match. Dota 2 needs to reward positive players instead of only punishing negative players.

    The market is only cosmetic, unlike TF2 who's items affect gameplay. You never need to spend a cent. For a long time I didn't spend anything. Recently I've purchased from both the in-game market and the community market. The community market allowed me to pick up some player sets for a fraction of the regular price.    … Expand
  34. Chee_Koala
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Quite simply an amazing game. While it is very hardcore and timewise highly impractical, it pays off in a game with unprecedented depth and supports so many different playstyles. It's no 10 because I feel while it has gone gold, there are enough bugs (non game-breaking) and valve has yet to begin adding their own heroes. Also custom maps are not implemented yet.
  35. bumnumber1
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played. Logged on to balance out the whiny people who complained about the halloween event. I guess I need to type 150 characters.
  36. GabhetS
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Thanks to Valve this relic came back to life at the eyes of the world. If comparing and contrasting Dota 2 with original Dota, it manages to keep it's depth content while improving almost all of the aspects you could ever imagine. Props to Valve for making this one of the best games of all time.
  37. leroji
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Dota2 is an awesome game, you can play it for thousands of hours and still want to play it more, its a game where 10 players get into a map divided with 2 sides radiant and dire.. each side have 5 players, every player can pick one hero in a pool of 100 and then everyone with fight and try to destroy the other team ancient
  38. bangdang6
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    honestly this is one of the most sick game ever created. Lots of heroes, strategy, possibility, fun... i can't understand why some people would spam 0's just because they didn't get Diretide (which is coming tho). That was really bad and i hope this user score will reflect the real value of the game, which is 10
  39. llericop
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    honestly this is one of the most sick game ever created. Lots of heroes, strategy, possibility, fun...the only paid content are cosmetical items that DO NOT change gameplay.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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!
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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!
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. SonecaMaia
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Best game I've ever played, period
    Very hard to get into, but if you manage to learn how to play you will not regret
    Already spent more than 5000 hours playing it and it never gets old
    The only bad part is that it ruins your gaming life, because when you try to play ano other game on steam, there will come a friend asking you to compete his party =p
  57. Tories113
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!DOTA 2 Best! DOTA 2 Best!
  58. VarGreen
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The developers are trying to make the game better!!! Great game!!!
    Better than others MOBA etc games!!! Just try it!!!
    Thanks Valve!!!
    And just like it!
  59. trentdouble
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Very deep game with a lot of repeatability. Massive amount of content and great setting. I've currently sunk 2k hours into this and have no reason to stop playing.
  60. gr8n8m8
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing that you have to spend in order to play this game is time. That's right, Dota 2 is not like most other games and that's because it's very complex, so be patient, learn the mechanics and once it's in your system then you'll start loving it… Expand
  61. DyingBloodbirds
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Best game ever. League is a shoddy ripoff and the people who play it over Dota 2 are delusional and will come over in droves once Valve makes custom maps (Soon™).
  62. slayamatt
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awesome game, shame the rating got bombed by "GIVE DIRETIDE" Well now it's coming and valve have said they're sorry...

    Spoiler: 1 team wins every game    … Expand
  63. Tuhiz
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Wow volvo is like santa. May all you dreams come true. Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240! Volvo 240 Volvo 240!
  64. YoJabroni
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Honestly, it is the greatest game I've ever played. I was not into this genre years ago, and now Dota is essentially all I play. It's a shame the immature members of the community felt the need to bomb the Metacritic score over something trivial like the Diretide. I hope we can bring the score back up where it belongs.
  65. normanthesquid
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A tremondously great game. A steep learning curve, but it really pays off. Best with a team of friends, so you can learn together. No content gating, like other Mobas, but has a decent tutorial system to get you into the action.
  66. zuko1604
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...
  67. wealthyman2
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    great job just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score... just fixin user score...
  68. FortryckarN
    Nov 11, 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
  69. Passig
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Amazing game. It is impressive how you can spend a couple thousand hours playing this and still are trying to improve and want to play more. It's the sequel of the first "MOBA" or "ARTS" game, DotA, a mod of Warcraft III which is still huge even today. This game improved everything from the original mod and it's still getting bigger. Valve it's a great company and won't let us down. It's aAmazing game. It is impressive how you can spend a couple thousand hours playing this and still are trying to improve and want to play more. It's the sequel of the first "MOBA" or "ARTS" game, DotA, a mod of Warcraft III which is still huge even today. This game improved everything from the original mod and it's still getting bigger. Valve it's a great company and won't let us down. It's a hard and complex game, and it takes an insane amount of time to master (if it's possible), and until then, have fun!… Expand
  70. frm85
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Because of the steep learning curve the first few matches may not be very enjoyable, but after some victories and nice plays it's hard to not get hooked to this game. The graphics are nice and the cosmetics improve on that, though you don't need to spend any on the game if you don't want to, you may even win some and trade them with others. The gameplay is the real star though, and it'sBecause of the steep learning curve the first few matches may not be very enjoyable, but after some victories and nice plays it's hard to not get hooked to this game. The graphics are nice and the cosmetics improve on that, though you don't need to spend any on the game if you don't want to, you may even win some and trade them with others. The gameplay is the real star though, and it's depth is both challenging and rewarding when you start to understand the mechanics of the game.
    There are downsides though, which are mostly the aggressive community (play with friends! or make friends in game at least) and the slow patching of bugs, with over a hundred minor bugs awaiting fixes for almost a year. Overall it is a really, really good game, that is bound to get better.    … Expand
  71. Ypestis
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 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
  72. sargaszocske
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!
  73. khalanh
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!bestgame ever!
  74. Fireresistance
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game I have ever played. would recommend it to everyone. Its soo much better than LOL and HON. I can't say anything that will describe how good this game really is.… Expand
  75. mrjacob
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is a free-to-play game that does NOT require *ANY* money at all. More than that: Spending *ANY* amount of money in this game will give you absolutely ZERO competitive advantage against other players. Spend $10,000 if you can, go right ahead. You will gain only a variety of cosmetic items.
  76. lawliet_91
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Really awesome game. Despite some whining people (with big ego) says, if you are a noob you will play with noobs, and if you really are good, you will play with very high skilled people (sometimes even with pro players) keep it up Valve!
  77. swierq
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes great game great fixes
  78. sunrise123
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Dota 2 is a great game, at the beginning it might be hard, but if u start to understand the game it gets much better. I like that Volvo didn't made a Pay 2 out of Dota.

    not daed gem 10/10
  79. carpeauxcarps
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A perfect game for your serious competition and dealing with complexity needs. After about a hundred matches you may specialize on a decent hero and, when you actually know what you're doing, you feel like a boss, kick ass, it's awesome. Perfect game as far as I'm concerned.
  80. lukykl
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's great game and I love it. Nice competition nice plays nice comrades nice everything awesome developer icefrog balanced game which isn't stagnant like others similar games so awesome continuing dota
  81. quantumnerd
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    (I'm giving this a 10 vs. an 8 or 9 because of Diretide spammers). First off, here's DotA 2, in a nutshell, compared to the major (also "free") competition (skip past this if you want). In DotA 1, you can barely see what's going on; in DotA 2, you can see things. DotA 1 is based off WC3, which is not free, and gets updates ported back; DotA 2 is standalone, and gets updates first, although(I'm giving this a 10 vs. an 8 or 9 because of Diretide spammers). First off, here's DotA 2, in a nutshell, compared to the major (also "free") competition (skip past this if you want). In DotA 1, you can barely see what's going on; in DotA 2, you can see things. DotA 1 is based off WC3, which is not free, and gets updates ported back; DotA 2 is standalone, and gets updates first, although it is still missing some heroes as of writing. In LoL, you have to unlock or pay for heroes, gameplay-affecting masteries, and have to pay for cosmetics, but some baseline level of Asian-style T&A is free. In DotA 2, all heroes are free, and there is no equivalent to masteries, so the only thing you can spend money on is expensive cosmetics, which do not significantly effect the lower level of baseline T&A. In LoL, meta is very rigid, games snowball easily, and the game is more forgiving to mistakes; in DotA 2, meta is flexible, comebacks are extremely common, and mistakes are punished hard. In HoN, everyone is angry at you and leaves your game; in DotA 2, only select ethnic groups (decided based on a player's mood at time of abandon) are angry at you, and players generally leave the game slightly less. In a nutshell, DotA 1 and HoN are for players that have played for 10 years and put up with the problems. LoL is casual, which makes it trivial to learn and better for playing games with friends. So DotA 2 is basically king right now, if not in player count.

    So what makes a DotA 2? It's a MOBA/ARTS/DotA-like game, which means it pits two teams of five heroes against each other, each occupying half of the square map, with territory on opposite corners, divided by the diagonal. Each side has an "ancient" which can be reached through three lanes. The lanes are protected by two barracks (which spawn friendly "creeps" periodically), and 3 towers. The goal of the game is to eventually push with the creeps down the enemy lanes to reach and destroy their ancient. Heroes gain gold and experience by killing enemy and neutral units, which they spend on items and skills that last until the end of the round. So a game goes through the arc of an RPG in about an hour: you normally first spend time hitting low-level creeps with basic attacks, then you take on higher level creeps and enemy heroes with basic abilities and items, and in the endgame (if you could afford the items and skills) you go all out with a nearly full loadout of skills and items. But this arc of battle is made interesting by how the mechanics interact. Interestingly, there are 5 heroes per side, but 3 lanes, meaning that there are several different ways to split heroes between lanes, so you'll often see interesting splits, like trilanes. You can often win the game by going with an esoteric item build (as long as you know what you're doing) and communicating with your team. Thanks to intense fog of war, wards and team communication are fundamental for map control. Positioning and timing are very important during teamfights. And things like last hits/denies introduce skill to even basic farming. You get the idea there are lots of mechanics to keep track of, teamwork is important, and there are ways to learn all of them. DotA 2 is a great game to play with a team of four other friends, and a game with a very high skill ceiling. Thanks to all the different ways the mechanics can fall together, it's a very enjoyable game to watch, too. It's pretty much at the pinnacle of its genre.    … Expand
  82. phatkane
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's good stuff srs, dont let the butthurt players color your opinion the wrong way. This game will bring you countless hours of fun and entertainment
  83. NeonSelf
    Nov 12, 2013
    5
    completely free to play, all you have to pay for is cosmetics.
    + more than 100 heroes already available
    + really deep game mechanics gives good re-playability even with 1 game mode available. - no ladder or ranking system (its a problem for competitive game IMO) - the commend/report system is more annoying than really helpful - only 1 game mode, all you can change is the hero pick     completely free to play, all you have to pay for is cosmetics.
    + more than 100 heroes already available
    + really deep game mechanics gives good re-playability even with 1 game mode available.
    - no ladder or ranking system (its a problem for competitive game IMO)
    - the commend/report system is more annoying than really helpful
    - only 1 game mode, all you can change is the hero pick phase (no custom maps or rules)
    - if you play good, you will be forced to have bad teammates, so everyone has 50% winrate
    - development of this game almost completely stopped a few month ago, all we have is new hats and some minor GUI changes.
    - the game still missing some heroes from orignal dota.
    - despite 6.79 patch, lots of heroes are still unbalanced compared to others.    … Expand
  84. 305305
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    The game is great, shifting ballance back to normal after diretide accident. The graphics, the community, many tournaments to watch and to learn, love it.
  85. Arsen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
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  86. HavaH
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Great MOBA game. Best in its genre. Simple to start playing, extremely hard to master. Filled with so many intricacies that it keeps you playing the game. Even advanced players learn new tricks with every game. Great community and great Devs. VALVE has done awesome work with this game. Also one of the best competitive E-Sports scene. Really exciting competitive play with big stakes on the line,
  87. SingRulez
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Best game ever! Most difficult and truly competitive games I've ever played.Compared to League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth, Dota 2 has more unique heroes and items.
  88. CannonFodder52
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    DIRETIDE GIVEN
    Gameplay is extremely polished and fun if you can deal with the learning curve. It also has a terrific business model, everything that effects gameplay is unlocked from the start, skins and other cosmetics can be bought but they also drop in game. Go play it.
  89. iChiof
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This is in my opinion i I've already played LoL, Dota 1, HoN and more game like this but this is simply awesome the only need to implement few thing that the community want
  90. MrSprinkles
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    All the diretide got pissed over an update that valve never said they were even doing in the first place. Dota 2 is the and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
  91. IkqXP
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    A game with great intentions and implications, but falls down flat in turn to the player's experience.

    With fair graphics and abundance of free heroes to choose from, Dota 2 will definitely capture the attention of dedicated and devoted players. However, casual players beware, as the smallest mistakes in Dota 2 will punish you deeply, and with even the slightest wrong selection of your    A game with great intentions and implications, but falls down flat in turn to the player's experience.

    With fair graphics and abundance of free heroes to choose from, Dota 2 will definitely capture the attention of dedicated and devoted players. However, casual players beware, as the smallest mistakes in Dota 2 will punish you deeply, and with even the slightest wrong selection of your hero from the selection screen may set you to play out a long, inevitable defeat, as the games' balance is centred around heroes countering each other. If you are to look over the incredibly high skillfloor (new players of the genre may find this game somewhat even stressing at times), you might set yourself up for a game that you might find exciting and rich.

    Lastly, I recommend that you do not listen wholeheartedly to the critics so endorsing Dota 2. You must play the game to see if you really like it, because what they tell you, I -will- completely guarantee you that you will find a rather different experience actually playing the game, whether the experience for you would be exciting, or plain-right stressful.    … Expand
  92. Slickback
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Been playing since beta and still cant get enough of this game.. I've tried other games like HoN and LOL but neither can match the intricacy and depth as well as graphics. Very happy with the way Valve is running things and am glad to see big gaming companies sponsoring tournaments to grow the game.
  93. Tim2728
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    I have spent over 1000 hours playing this game and none of them were wasted. Every match is as fresh and fun as the first one you play. Even though you may lose a lot of games when you get a killing spree, nothing in gaming compares to it. Great game, well worth the $0 you pay for it.
  94. gamedriller666
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    So much affrf 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.
  95. AKrause27
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game.Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game. Fantastic game, complex and worth your time. The time dedication that is required is rather large, however it is worth it in the long run because you will be completely enthralled with this game.… Expand
  96. firestormzq
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    best game, been playing it for years. years and years of fun! Has endless depth. Play with your friends. Has a pro scene that you can spectate and enjoy. Has items and cool cosmetics. TOTALLY F2P, NO P2W AT ALL. play it.
  97. Puph
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This game certainly delivers. Crisp mechanics, fun game play and no delays. Obviously a very well executed game by Valve. Thumbs up!

    (Also, we got DIRETIDE!!)

    ༼ Thanks Valve
  98. zeromisery00
    Nov 20, 2013
    10
    This is a great game! I have been playing it since 2005 (way back from Dota 1) and up to this time I still play it. I highly recommend it for gamers who like fast-paced and high-mental games with need high analisation and comprehension. Dota 2 and 1 is like a curse, whatever games you play after it, you'll still come back to it whatever you do. Trust me, you'll come back one day. You mayThis is a great game! I have been playing it since 2005 (way back from Dota 1) and up to this time I still play it. I highly recommend it for gamers who like fast-paced and high-mental games with need high analisation and comprehension. Dota 2 and 1 is like a curse, whatever games you play after it, you'll still come back to it whatever you do. Trust me, you'll come back one day. You may have been bored at some point but you will still miss the feeling of Dota 2. It's like a Nutella, you can't get much out of it!… Expand
  99. joelcolosimo394
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    Of all the ARTS games out there, DotA 2 is far and away the best. The low user score comes from LOL fan boyz and diretide morons. The learning curve is steep, but once you learn, you'll see it's the deepest and most beautiful game ever made.
  100. Pistolz4Pandaz
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    The game itself is a great experience, full of teamwork and strategy. There is a wide variety of heroes that can be played (I think at this point there are 100+) and many different ways to play the game. There are also a large number of items that your hero can buy during the game that make each game different. With so many combinations, there will never be two games that feel the same.The game itself is a great experience, full of teamwork and strategy. There is a wide variety of heroes that can be played (I think at this point there are 100+) and many different ways to play the game. There are also a large number of items that your hero can buy during the game that make each game different. With so many combinations, there will never be two games that feel the same. The community can be harsh, but the in game mute function easily deals with the problem. There is a lot to learn in this game, and after playing now for almost a year and a half, I am still learning new things almost every game.… Expand
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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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