Overwatch (2016)

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  1. TemplarGR
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

    The graphics , sounds, and general production values are incredible. The game is very polished, and runs incredibly well even on very low powered hardware. Movement is fluid and fast, and the shooting is satsfying. Heroes are really distinct and have    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

    The graphics , sounds, and general production values are incredible. The game is very polished, and runs incredibly well even on very low powered hardware.

    Movement is fluid and fast, and the shooting is satsfying.

    Heroes are really distinct and have their own personality and gameplay. No hero plays the same like another. Also, since i have seen this online lately, disregard anyone who complains about hero balance and about cheesy tactics that are somehow "unbeatable". This is clearly a "learn to play" issue. I played the Beta a lot, and let me tell you, that balance is in a very good place, though could be improved even more. Everything has its counters.

    While this game has only 12 maps right now, and it is repetitive, it manages to stay fun and interesting for a surprisingly long time. The main reason for this is that the game has immense depth under the casual-friendly appearence, it is one of those easy to learn but very hard to master games. There is always something new to try and learn. And the competitive aspect of the game will keep you coming for more.

    The main downside of this game, is that if you have no friends to play with, you won't get nearly the same satisfaction with those who do have their own party. This game is heavily based around teamwork and tactics. You can still find success solo, of course, but will be more difficult.

    Other than that, the game deserves its price. Totally recommended.    … Expand
  2. TitaniumReviews
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This team shooter is very stylized and will have a familiar to anyone who has played Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has taken the groundwork from Team Fortress and created a unique game that has something for everyone. The game is very well optimized and runs surprisingly well on most older or weak computers. If you are considering buying this game, I highly recommend it. You will certainly notThis team shooter is very stylized and will have a familiar to anyone who has played Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has taken the groundwork from Team Fortress and created a unique game that has something for everyone. The game is very well optimized and runs surprisingly well on most older or weak computers. If you are considering buying this game, I highly recommend it. You will certainly not regret your purchase. The $39.99 price tag makes it even easier to jump into. One thing that you might want to consider is that this game is a team based shooter. As a result, will be considerably more fun when played with friends.… Expand
  3. Vard
    May 24, 2016
    10
    The hype was real, Blizzard delivered.

    Fantastically fun game, and i must say, Blizzard handled launch day spectacularly. Me and my friends only got disconnected once or twice each in the first 6 hours. And about a dollar each is a fair price for the loot crates in my opinion and remember. There's a $40 version of the game you can download if u don't want the origins skins. So    The hype was real, Blizzard delivered.

    Fantastically fun game, and i must say, Blizzard handled launch day spectacularly. Me and my friends only got disconnected once or twice each in the first 6 hours.

    And about a dollar each is a fair price for the loot crates in my opinion

    and remember. There's a $40 version of the game you can download if u don't want the origins skins. So don't complain about the $60 pricetag    … Expand
  4. zombiechan
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

    One of the issues I have with the game is that shift is an ability and not    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

    One of the issues I have with the game is that shift is an ability and not sprint (unless your Solider 76). I am getting use to it but I've been programmed to hit shift for running.

    The other issue I have is also small but it's the microtransaction with the loot boxes. I'm never a big fan to see microtransaction in a paid game, I kind of wish that they did their loot boxes similar to Battleborn's loot packs. You get coins at the end of a match and you can use those coins to purchase a loot box. Would of been better in my opinion.

    Overall Overwatch is a great game, it might as well be known as Team Fortress 3. It's fun and easy to get into.    … Expand
  5. RunsreyM
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a very addictive, fast gameplay FPS. They could have gone the F2P and micro-transaction approach and likely made more money with hero and skin unlocks for a monetary value or earned in game currency. I really commend Blizzard from staying away from this model for a number or reasons. Primarily, this filters out many trolls instantly.

    The level of detail on mechanics of the    Overwatch is a very addictive, fast gameplay FPS. They could have gone the F2P and micro-transaction approach and likely made more money with hero and skin unlocks for a monetary value or earned in game currency. I really commend Blizzard from staying away from this model for a number or reasons. Primarily, this filters out many trolls instantly.

    The level of detail on mechanics of the game by Blizzard is hard to match by any other company. Each individual character feels absolutely polished and unique in their skillset. Movement and shooting are extremely smooth, which is paramount in a game such as this one.

    Balance is fairly spot on. You will get many in game saying that Reinhardt is OP, but there's easy counters to him that will subsequently shut him down easily. Each character can be very strong in different scenarios, but there are definite counters to each. Torbjörn also comes to mind on defense. He is very strong if you continue to select characters and run into turret fire.

    I think this game will start to really shine as people hit the level to go into competitive ranked play and will make for a very entertaining E-Sport.

    Quick Positives:
    + Polished Gameplay
    + Hard to master
    + Promotes teaming

    Quick Negatives:
    - Repetitive Maps
    - Lack of reward/progression    … Expand
  6. RabidBeta
    May 24, 2016
    8
    For a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know thatFor a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know that Overwatch is a solid, silky-smooth FPS experience that rivals TF2 and other team-based shooters. The art style is charming, the simplicity yet complexity of classes and characters are fun and for the most part balanced (*cough*) Bast...umm...nevermind. I only wish they had more content in terms of maps and modes (TDM anyone?)...

    I like the game. I honestly do.    … Expand
  7. Ixoziel
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Game is really close, enemy team is about five seconds away from delivering the payload. Got a sick triple kill on Widowmaker. Play of the game went to Torbjorn hammering his turret.

    10/10 would smash keyboard again.
  8. Colaflare
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game thatI've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype.… Expand
  9. felipecampos1
    May 24, 2016
    9
    The game is amazing. It's paid, yes, but blizzard said all future content would be for free, so not a big deal, plus, you get hours of amazing gameplay with friends, it's Worth the price.
    I would implement some more game modes, but nonetheless it's a brand new game, full of fun.

    Good job Blizzard
  10. worksa7
    May 24, 2016
    10
    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game has a lot of polish.
    There are tons of little things, that really help this game feel alive. For example, characters standing near debris, slanted walls, etc will adjust their feet's physical location so that it makes sense, as in no one appears to just be floating. Equipment, hair, earrings, pretty much anything that would have physics when people move does. The sounds and animations are incredibly varied and smooth on every character, and mechanical parts move in an incredibly realistic way.

    That being said the game is still in it's infancy stage of release. So the content, while they claim to be expanding soon, is pretty bare right now- even if all of the characters are varied and super fun to play.
    There are some minor balance issues and matchmaker will probably see some improvements over time.

    All in all, while resembling TF2 in a few ways (Route 66 map, the game mode types...) it's variety of enjoyable heroes, level of polish, price point with loads of free content promised over this summer, and the Blizzard IP behind it- Overwatch will only gain traction from here on out.    … Expand
  11. Filaton
    May 28, 2016
    8
    A short review: It's a monotonous shooter with shooting accuracy having barely any effect on the game. A 100+ hours player and a 10+ hours player are unlikely to play any differently, besides maybe map knowledge.
  12. MaroBaro
    May 24, 2016
    8
    I used to play CS a lot until everyone became an AK god. I am not that dexterous so it was pretty hard to get into any pvp fps the last few years as everyone and their mom seemed to be headshotting me before i even see them.

    overwatch is very friendly in that regard. a lot of the weapons don't even need aiming or very little of it. some people will probably hate that but for the rest of    I used to play CS a lot until everyone became an AK god. I am not that dexterous so it was pretty hard to get into any pvp fps the last few years as everyone and their mom seemed to be headshotting me before i even see them.

    overwatch is very friendly in that regard. a lot of the weapons don't even need aiming or very little of it. some people will probably hate that but for the rest of us it is great as i can finally play a pvp fps and not feel like a headshot farm :)

    but other things are important such as counters, teamwork and wise use of abilities. teamwork is kind a hard, maybe because it is a newer game, but hopefully better matchmaking and more community tools outside of the match can fix this.

    all in all it is worth it, especially if you've felt left out the last few years and you just want to pew pew pew some **** without constantly getting headshoted out of nowhere :)    … Expand
  13. KiddyBang
    May 24, 2016
    10
    EPIC. FUN!

    Overwatch is an incredible game. Period. It has the usual "easy to play, hard to master formula" in it, and it's a blast. Balance is solid, and the more the play, the more you figure out how it should be played, with hero synergy and map knowledge.

    That's a true AAA experience
  14. Kydd_Amigo
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Outstanding game, it's going to be a huge success for Blizzard and push eSports even further. The maps are well made along with an excellent cast of characters. Each of which feels unique yet effective in different ways, and none feel overpowered as each has their weaknesses or weakness against characters.

    Really fun game, you'll sink countless hours into it!
  15. Ikaros135
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Its a great multiplayer game. People are gonna **** about the lack of single player but csgo, League and Dota don't have single player so I don't see the problem. The best part of this game is that no game is ever over because of big ultimates. This is the first Blizzard game that I've played and it really lives up the name that Blizzard have made for themselves.
  16. mikelitton
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Great and fun game. Recommended for everyone. It takes a few games to start learning the maps and the heroes which in itself is a fun experience.

    There is a great in game voice chat which ensures that your team do no longer connect on skype, team speak or mumble.

    Find a few friends and get started!
  17. intruder313
    May 24, 2016
    8
    It is a good game but significant character-balance issues remain and were abundantly clear in the final beta when some characters were just nowhere to be seen.
  18. Atticus_Everett
    May 24, 2016
    9
    (PC) Overwatch is superb with friends, and still very enjoyable when playing solo. It's great they give so many ways to recognize player-skill - you will never feel like your actions go un-noticed. The endless possibilities of hero-on-hero combat is addictive and ever-evolving. The Hero's feel balanced - though It's been a long process of tweaking stats, and the game will continue to be(PC) Overwatch is superb with friends, and still very enjoyable when playing solo. It's great they give so many ways to recognize player-skill - you will never feel like your actions go un-noticed. The endless possibilities of hero-on-hero combat is addictive and ever-evolving. The Hero's feel balanced - though It's been a long process of tweaking stats, and the game will continue to be closely monitored in this regard. I can't wait to see what new hero's and maps are introduced in the future (I literally can't wait, I've been spoiled by beta's and I'm ready for more). The game is polished to a squeaky-clean shine and very immersive. It's just a fantastic game that will suck hours of your life away. Overwatch is definitely here to stay - yet another success for Blizzard. Keep it up, and thanks for giving our beloved industry some standards!… Expand
  19. bentc123
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a very addictive, fast game-play FPS. I played 100 hours in the beta alone and already have 10 after release. I have not had this much fun since the early days of TF2. The 40$ price tag is very cheap for how much content you get and their in game purchases are not in any way pay to win.
  20. Yegwen
    May 24, 2016
    10
    From the locations & character design, voiceovers to creative and unpredictable gameplay this has to be the best FPS released in recent years. It brings a fresh breeze to the genre that grew a little stale over time. All with the high polish that is Blizzard's quality trademark.
  21. microplasma
    May 24, 2016
    9
    I played this game for a while in open beta, and I've played it for a few hours now that it's launched. It's really fun. There's a lot of variation of heroes to pick from, and many more will definitely added in time. The lore around the game is also really interesting, with short animations and graphic novels being released that adds on to the story. The gameplay is really smooth, withI played this game for a while in open beta, and I've played it for a few hours now that it's launched. It's really fun. There's a lot of variation of heroes to pick from, and many more will definitely added in time. The lore around the game is also really interesting, with short animations and graphic novels being released that adds on to the story. The gameplay is really smooth, with each hero having unique abilities and interesting quirks. The game feels pretty balanced overall, but can be really frustrating when things doesn't go your way. Some heroes can feel overpowered at times, but every hero has at least a few heroes that can easily counter them. So the game is really skill based, so competitive gameplay should be interesting in the future. Overall I will give the game a 9/10 because it is such a polished and fun game, however I would love to see some more gameplay modes, maybe some game types that will make the matches last around 20 minutes, at least for competitive in the future.… Expand
  22. alimudar
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a real treat! Blizzard has successfully made a perfect hybrid of an RPG and a FPS.. This game reminds me of the Counter Strike 1.6 days. This one is going to be with you for a long long time..
  23. YouMark_
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is very very fun to play. Athough it looks like a game that is fun to play I am not a fan of the "fan service" looking females what so ever but that does not effect my score.

    The PROS are, the game is very fun, fun art style, fun play style, fun customization, fun powers and power specialists, fun voices, All around very fun. The hit detection is extremely accurate and the    Overwatch is very very fun to play. Athough it looks like a game that is fun to play I am not a fan of the "fan service" looking females what so ever but that does not effect my score.

    The PROS are, the game is very fun, fun art style, fun play style, fun customization, fun powers and power specialists, fun voices, All around very fun. The hit detection is extremely accurate and the players are Well balanced. People will complain that there are heroes that are OP and to them I say Your best Hero is OP for a reason. Heroes are good at what they do.

    The CONS are, Simple. No campaign equals one point off. Nowadays I would expect EVERY game to have at least some kind of single player experience with action that is Separate from robots and Multiplayer. You still have to count the things that they didn't fix yet on this list as well, Like the repetitive game modes and maps. Soon they will add more and more, but reviews has to be done now. Also, Micro-transactions. Yes they are definitely in the game. Just not forcing you to buy them of course. But I think its a major draw back do to the fact that this game is Built around customizing and strategy. So for me its a 8 on pc and 7 on console. Its $40 on PC but $60 on console?    … Expand
  24. Maxson
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Definitely one of the best shooters this year. This game is really fun, especially with friends. It's nice to see Blizzard trying out new things, instead of sticking with their traditional games. I'm looking at the negative reviews right now, clearly some people just love to troll and hate for no reason.
  25. BIjan711
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Love the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm soLove the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm so excited to be playing this new franchise.… Expand
  26. Joe614
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This is one of the best multiplayer first person shooters that I have played in years! The game is similar to TF2 . But this game kills TF2. The graphics, game mechanics, and the sound are amazing! I have yet to run into any mechanic problems with the game. If you love shooters, this is a must have.
  27. joaodestroyer
    May 24, 2016
    10
    5/10 because the gameplay is too hard for the kiddies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> It's actually pretty good.
  28. DukeSilver
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    I think I've finally come to the point where I am starting to enjoy this game. What I've learned is that what this game lacks in multiplayer variation, it makes up for in excellent gameplay and a decent amount of replay ability. One of the tricks to getting into Overwatch is learning how to use multiple character. This game isn't about getting kills; it's about playing the objective, andI think I've finally come to the point where I am starting to enjoy this game. What I've learned is that what this game lacks in multiplayer variation, it makes up for in excellent gameplay and a decent amount of replay ability. One of the tricks to getting into Overwatch is learning how to use multiple character. This game isn't about getting kills; it's about playing the objective, and learning how to us character's secret abilities to your advantage. Because of the focus on objective game types, I think the overall experience is much more friendly to people new to FPS's.

    However, there are still a few areas this game needs to improve in. The game suffers from some really strange hit box mechanics that need to be fixed before any competitive play is introduced. Second, there are very little consequences for teammates that quit. If someone on your team quits you should probably just expect to lose. This needs to be fixed.    … Expand
  29. YarShiga
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Лучше чем ов2.Лучше чем ов2.Лучше чем ов2.Лучше чем ов2.Лучше чем ов2.Лучше чем ов2.
  30. Xanadoo
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    A truly amazing one-of-a-kind game. The only problem it ever had is the matchmaking system.
  31. MrGrubby
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    Overwatch was my go-to game for years. Shame they stopped updating it and deleted it in favour for the greedy cash grab that is Overwatch 2. Blizzard no longer cares about its core player base and would rather just milk money from cosmetics. R.I.P Overwatch. You used to be something special.
  32. AlSteiger
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Despite all the problems that happened in this game, the lack of content before the release of Overwatch 2, the influx of smurfs on free weekends, but only now I understand that this game was legendary.

    You saved us as much as you could. Rest in peace, Hero.
  33. Evelilyt
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    I miss overwatch 1, overwatch 2 is a piece of s***
    I miss overwatch 1, overwatch 2 is a piece of s***
  34. feudalthunder44
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    One of my favourite games of all time but recently there has been quite toxic players apart from that it is a very solid game and i'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys action/fps games
  35. ohmygodlygod
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    Old Overwatch was best Overwatch and it won't be the same with 2. The game was just simply good and quirky fun. Rest in peace.
  36. hellm
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    I love this game so much! I miss her after the release of the second part, which is just miserable. 600 hours of the most magnificent game on Anya forever in my memory! Everything is perfect in this game: animations, dialogues, interface, locations, peppy gameplay, chic music. I love whoever invented this game and hate Blizzard for destroying it. Just give me back overwatch 1
  37. Lemonada
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    I bought this games before 4 years and I Still play!

    It is different from other fighting games because you have the option to be any character you want!
  38. ardkey21
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    NUNCA pensei que sentiria tanta falta, tinha seus problemas de falta de jogadores, mas cumpriu seu papel, adeus velho amigo!
  39. tyranno_s_hex
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    I played a lot of Overwatch 1 before Blizzard broke their promise and ended the game in 2022.
    It was an amazing game.
    It had its flaws, but the release of Overwatch 2 only highlights how much of a stronger game Overwatch 1 was.
    I will definitely be playing Overwatch 1 Classic if it is released in the future.
  40. ibertaly_
    Oct 8, 2022
    10
    'Cause of Overwatch 2 I wanna to up rate of this game. Overwatch was really need in smth new, but F2P with Battle Pass isn't about what I was thinking.
  41. MrMadJack
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    The game has become something refreshing not only to the Blizzard community, but also to the gaming community as a whole. Not gonna lie but recently Team Fortress 2 has been going down a landslide in the way of the community as it's slowly dying. Sure Overwatch is not free but at least it's bold like a refreshing kopperberg on a table while the sun sets down.
  42. Roger1718
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    The game is worth the money. It is a fast paced FPS that I genuinely enjoyed, and if you like this type of games, you will certainly love it just like I did.
  43. NintenZak
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    (FR) Overwatch est un des meilleurs jeux TeamPlay que j'ai jouer avec Splatoon ! Ci vous chercher un FPS ou il ne vous suffit pas juste de faire le plus de kill et ou il y a plusieurs GamePlay, Overwatch est pour vous !
  44. nitorita
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Retired healer who has consistently played at a decently high competitive level (Masters) for many years across many seasons, clocking in at least 600 hours overall.

    In a nutshell, Overwatch is a competitive team-based shooter that presents you with very compelling and addicting gameplay at first, but then eventually, sooner or later, wears thin and becomes more of a game that's not for    Retired healer who has consistently played at a decently high competitive level (Masters) for many years across many seasons, clocking in at least 600 hours overall.

    In a nutshell, Overwatch is a competitive team-based shooter that presents you with very compelling and addicting gameplay at first, but then eventually, sooner or later, wears thin and becomes more of a game that's not for fun but to feed your unceasing addition to it. (Or because you fall for the trap of "I want to climb higher in competitive mode and I refuse to give up.")

    Over my experience, Overwatch's potentially rewarding gameplay is weighed down by the consequence of a perpetually increasing casual player population. That is, the number of players who become complacent or do not have the drive to win is continually increasing, and that has resulted in matches of skill being often converted into matches of "flip a coin to see which team has the most committed players."

    Unlike other competitive games where you could potentially win a match all on your own through a sheer display of skill (aka carrying), Overwatch's carry potential is more or less entrusted to your damage dealers (aka DPS) while the other roles, tanking (defending the team) and healing, simply serve to provide them with a window to do so or to buy time during a defensive play.

    As a DPS, you are always stressed with underperforming being the one who makes or breaks the match, and as a tank or healer, you are always stressed with having to do a lot of work for little reward. Since I was focused on healing, I got used to this feeling of "backseat gaming" where I could only do my part and then simply watch the rest of the match unfold. (Naturally, as a healer, you don't have as much of an influence on a match's outcome as the DPS does.)

    Due to the vast population and variety of players, there is no guarantee whether you will get a team of five others who are actually playing at or above their rank. Moreover, there is always the possibility that a teammate might not have the will to win, is simply killing time, or in the worst case scenario, is joking around and not caring about the match. These frustrations add up over time, and everyone has a breaking point to how much they are willing to tolerate.

    What ultimately led to my retirement after investing so much time and effort is primarily enjoyment. Overwatch was fun in the past when I could play with like-minded friends of similar or better skill. They would do their part and I would do mine, and there would be incredible synergy, which led to enthralling gameplay. However, as more and more of them began to quit (for similar reasons), having to team up with random players (who tend to be uncooperative) has made it difficult for me to build an emotional attachment and interest in those matches.

    Additionally, I have grown tired of repeating the same actions over and over. It is akin to listening to your favourite songs repeatedly over the years. Perhaps you can enjoy them for one, two, three, maybe even four years. But eventually, you will reach a point where those songs will grow stale and lose its shine, and you will desire something fresh. That was my deciding factor for retiring from Overwatch: It was no longer a new experience.

    Overall, Overwatch deserves an 8, simply because it does offer new blood to the competitive gaming spectrum, but only for a certain amount of time. It is relatively enjoyable up until you inevitably grow bored of it. To maximize your enjoyment and minimize your frustration, I highly suggest only playing with friends and not playing competitive on your own.    … Expand
  45. Bornfire
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    This is a great Game, because the characters are very well worked and they have our charisma, and ... There is nothing more to say :p
  46. Ifelmior66
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    ein fantastisches Multiplayer-Spiel mit vielen interessanten Charakteren auch wenn man manchmal Pech haben kann und in einem Team ist das fast nix macht, macht es sehr viel Spass zu spielen und ich habe viele Stunden mit dem Spiel verbracht.
  47. itdoesntmatter1
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    Ive really tried to like this game but it is ultimately unplayable. I have internet with 5ms and 100+ mbps download/upload and the servers still make me feel like Im the one not doing well enough. Plenty of times I see my kill feed not account for something I did in game and shots go through enemies so somehow it favors the opposite side even though I have no lag. I will stop playing thisIve really tried to like this game but it is ultimately unplayable. I have internet with 5ms and 100+ mbps download/upload and the servers still make me feel like Im the one not doing well enough. Plenty of times I see my kill feed not account for something I did in game and shots go through enemies so somehow it favors the opposite side even though I have no lag. I will stop playing this game because of that. Competitively you are at the mercy of the blizzard server and who its preferring. If you want to roll the dice go for it. Also its becoming a skill-less game so yay for blizzard for catering to the casuals. Seriously who actually thinks this is a good game anymore?… Expand
  48. PlushyKitten
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    I'm giving Overwatch an 8-10 because even though the game is very great it still has persisting issues with game balance and allowing smurf accounts.
  49. Bepis
    Oct 1, 2018
    8
    Yeah it's pretty fun, pretty casual game. If you're competitive it has a league and stuff but if you're a super tryhard this game will troll you hard. Every other game some 15 year old is screeching "WOW U GUYS F****IN SUCK!! REEEEEEEEEEEEE!" who gets further butthurt when you tell them to get good or aim better, because after all it could *never* be their fault. It's not like I'veYeah it's pretty fun, pretty casual game. If you're competitive it has a league and stuff but if you're a super tryhard this game will troll you hard. Every other game some 15 year old is screeching "WOW U GUYS F****IN SUCK!! REEEEEEEEEEEEE!" who gets further butthurt when you tell them to get good or aim better, because after all it could *never* be their fault. It's not like I've regularly seen a single player carry a whole team before, they just want to be carried and are angry their team wont pick up the welfare tab. In many ways the frustratio and rage witnessed in this game are similar to road rage, when someone who is rather controlling but it is either their ability or circumstance is limited to control, they are reminded they do not have control and interpret this an attack on their core world view. I won't claim to know why they're this way, I have some ideas, but in the end it's pretty funny to listen to.

    I liken the game as a mix between Unreal Tournament and TF2. It's surprisingly fun but I don't think I could ever view it as an "esport" or whatever that is. That's not to say I'm a casual, it's just that winning is an effect, a side effect, and getting fixated on winning can distract you from the gameplay that results in a win. If you're unsatisfied with how you're playing just try better, if you're satisfied with how you're playing you're probably having fun. The trick is to try and find fun in coming up with ways to resolve unsatisfactory plays so you dont just sit in a salt pit. As to why I don't really view it as a "competitive" game (as to how this label to affixed onto games when its the players that make a game competitive) is because it's still a bit too random for my taste. I like my environments a bit more controlled than this but it has a nice balance between random elements and controlled environment. I suppose a fully coordinated team could eliminate the random elements completely but as a solo player, that's my perspective.    … Expand
  50. TrumpetBoiZ
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    epic sauce man this is good yes very much it is over 5 so it is positive score yes
  51. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    When Overwatch came out, I would have rated this a 10/10, but after realizing how repetitive it ends up becoming, even before hitting the 100 hours mark, I have to give it a 9/10. It's a great game that receives few major updates that holds the game back. Well worth the asking price.
  52. Adaa123456789
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    This game will be missed. Killed by Acti/blizz's greed. the last few years of development were wasted on a unnecessary sequel and cancelled PVE mode.
  53. Lattely
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    It's not minecraft but i have over 600 hours and still playing this game. So, my antisocial live was never so bright before this game.
  54. Mangoturtle
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    The game is great fun. They have a lot of characters which allows for multiple strategies. Great gameplay, voice acting, maps, graphics and (for the most part) community.
  55. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    I need overwatch 2. Where is overwatch 2? Blizzard come back please im sad.
  56. TitaniumDragon
    Jun 30, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a team-based objective-based first-person shooter which relies heavily on highly differentiated characters for its diverse and dynamic gameplay. The game includes 24 characters, each of which has a distinctive gameplay style and unique weapons and abilities. These characters are what make the game special.

    There are four broad classes of characters, though in practice, two    Overwatch is a team-based objective-based first-person shooter which relies heavily on highly differentiated characters for its diverse and dynamic gameplay. The game includes 24 characters, each of which has a distinctive gameplay style and unique weapons and abilities. These characters are what make the game special.

    There are four broad classes of characters, though in practice, two of them are often treated interchangeably. There are “Offense” heroes, characters who are focused on high mobility and dealing out lots of damage quickly, and “defense” heroes, who are more focused on zone control and dealing damage at range. There are support heroes, who are healers (plus one character who feels more like a defense character and is treated as such by the player base), and tank heroes – big, tough heroes who can take a lot more damage than their comrades and who can protect other heroes in various ways.

    Within each of these, there is a lot of character variety. Offense heroes include heroes such as Tracer, a fast character who teleports around the battlefield and who can use a “recall” ability to rewind to her previous position and hit point status, whose gameplay centers around teleporting around enemies at close range and unloading her close-ranged weapons into them; Pharah, a character with a jetpack and a rocket launcher who can fly and shoot rockets at people; and Soldier 76, a fairly “normal” hero with a long-ranged assault rifle, the ability to sprint, and the ability to throw down a healing station on the ground and heal all nearby allies.

    Defense heroes include sniper characters like Widowmaker, who uses a Batman-like rappel hook to get into high spots and whose weapon can transform between an assault rifle and a sniper rifle; Bastion, who can transform between a walk-around mode that fights sort of like a standard FPS hero, and a sentry form, where it turns into a gatling gun and rapidly mows down its adversaries; and Mei, a character who can create temporary ice walls, freeze enemies with her ice gun (slowing, then stunning them), and shoot icicles from range.

    The support heroes range from Mercy, a character similar to the Medic from TF2 who heals a single nearby ally by pointing her stick in their general direction and holding it down to produce a healing beam, and who can fly around to allies in need of help, to characters like Zenyatta, a floating robotic monk who throws metal balls at his enemies while selecting individual allies to passively heal or enemies to passively debuff by causing them to take additional damage. Others include Lucio, a character who can ride off of walls and passively heal his allies by standing next to them, and Ana, a sniper who heals her allies by shooting them with her gun and who has a powerful tranquilizer dart which can temporarily put enemies to sleep until they take damage or as much as 8 seconds elapse.

    The tank heroes include Reinhardt, a huge man in heavy metal armor with an enormous hammer, no ordinary ranged attack (though he does have an ability to launch a fireball every once in a while), and a huge shield that his allies can stand behind; Winston, a genetically-engineered gorilla who rapidly jumps around the battlefield zapping people with an area of effect gun and dropping large spherical barriers to hide under; and Roadhog, a gigantic man with a hook who punishes enemies for approaching too close in the open or attacking his allies by dealing heavy damage to those nearby.

    These heroes work together as a hopefully coherent whole to try and complete map objectives. The game is heavily reliant on teamwork, and all of the heroes have their jobs to do. While everyone can deal damage, the specialities of various heroes result in different gameplay, with some characters acting as harassment, others as anchors who can protect their team and claim areas, others healing, and still others laying down large amounts of damage or inconveniencing the enemy team.

    The game revolves around fairly simple battlegrounds; there are maps about capturing points while the enemy team tries to stop you; there are maps about both teams trying to capture a control point between them; and there are maps about pushing a payload through them which heals attacking heroes while they stand on it while the other team tries to stop their progress. In competitive mode, the teams switch between offense and defense on the same map, first attacking, then defending, or vice-versa.

    Like all such games, this is not for everyone; after the first few hours with this game, even despite all of its seeming diversity, you will have seen just about everything the game has to offer. From there, it is all about mastery. How much enjoyment you get out of Overwatch is heavily dependent on when it goes from "fun with mastery" to "tedious repetition" for you, personally. If competitive multiplayer games bore you quickly, this will, too.    … Expand
  57. JustABear
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    Blizzard has released a game that shows lots of promise with addicting gameplay, a decently sized cast of unique characters, and controls and maps that have unbelievable polish and feel to them. That being said, its a free to play game - that costs 40 to 60 dollars. Blizzard has an insultingly low amount of content within this game, and I found myself becoming bored and looking for thingsBlizzard has released a game that shows lots of promise with addicting gameplay, a decently sized cast of unique characters, and controls and maps that have unbelievable polish and feel to them. That being said, its a free to play game - that costs 40 to 60 dollars. Blizzard has an insultingly low amount of content within this game, and I found myself becoming bored and looking for things to do within the game after about 15 hours or so. Playing a little over 20, the first 10 - 13 were glorious, then it quickly turned "monotonous". Polished fun and addicting gameplay can only be fun and addicting as long is it keeps itself fresh, but sadly, overwatch does not have the feet to stand on a justifiable price of 40$, or 60$, if you are playing on console. I don't play on console myself, but its simply insulting for blizzard to make console players pay larger amounts of money for the same content. Not to mention there is a 60$ version for pc as well, which includes some skins, emotes, voicelines, and some small bonuses like a hearthstone card back. By buying this special edition you are paying 20 dollars extra for what I believe to be non substantial rewards. Overwatch suffers in many of the same ways evolve does, granted overwatch is better than evolve but they still share the problem of value. Neither has a campaign or single player, overwatch has 3 modes with one of them essential being a combination of the other two, spanning across a grand total of 11 maps (may be wrong on the maps but thats coming from memory). Blizzard and it's fans are claiming the game to be worth because of its upcoming content, but Blizzard has done nothing but promise future conent. the only future content that we have heard any details of is the upcoming competitive mode (which should already be in the game). The lack of content has often been explained by Blizzard saying that all the dev time went into polishing the game, but I don't buy that, considering the game is not balanced on any level of play. I've said a lot of bad things about this game but its really not a bad game. It feels like an early beta game, but the graphics and gameplay are fun. The fact of the matter is, I'm already bored, and this doesn't have the legs to be a decade lasting game like Team fortress 2 was. There is a reason tf2 has had an active player base for about a decade now, because its its smart business model, its variety of modes and playstyles, and custom servers. Overwatch has none of these (excluding variety of playstyles), and I think the game will die down eventually unless blizzard either decreases the price of the game or puts all of its effort into seriously pumping out new content for this game.… Expand
  58. berry1981
    May 25, 2016
    9
    You could pick this up for a quick game or whittle hours away playing it, never gets dull, always leaves you wanting more.
    Long story short, its is a tremendous game.
  59. Noct
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Fast, satisfying action with 21 different ways to play (and more on the horizon).

    This game isn't trying to be anything other than a team-based shooter, and if that's not what you want to play, then this isn't the game for you. What they set out to do though, they do with perfection and is absolutely worth your time, especially if you have friends to play with.
  60. TsunamicProduct
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The first shooter that I have played in a long time that I don't need friends to have fun. The unique characters, good maps, and great feel to the game. It is the complete package if you are looking for an objective based shooter with unique characters/classes.
  61. maiyagygery
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Overwatch is the first game of team based shooter genre that i ever play in my life and it is indeed an amazing game.
    Then i tried Team Fortress 2, Paladins, and Battleborn.
    All was nothing compared to Overwatch. It has so much fun, great characters design, great map design, great gameplay and all. No wonder it is the GOTY of 2016. It is the best multiplayer experience from 2016 and    Overwatch is the first game of team based shooter genre that i ever play in my life and it is indeed an amazing game.
    Then i tried Team Fortress 2, Paladins, and Battleborn.
    All was nothing compared to Overwatch.
    It has so much fun, great characters design, great map design, great gameplay and all.
    No wonder it is the GOTY of 2016.
    It is the best multiplayer experience from 2016 and until now.    … Expand
  62. MrTacoBob
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    When you see the game you may think it's a basic imaginary shooter game but trust me it's more. The characters have their unique powers and the gameplay never gets old. I don't even really like shooter games but Overwatch I like.
  63. Vincealot
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I played this game a lot during the beta and now that its live i play it even more.
    If they (as promised) continue adding maps and eventually heroes its going to be even more awesome
  64. kkay
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREEThis is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREE with Overwatch. I just cant get enough of this game. Hopefully my daughter wont follow my footsteps. :D… Expand
  65. darkaoron
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a Objective/Hero based FPS game created by Blizzard Entertainment that takes an approach to the heavily saturated genre of FPS in a similar fashion to team fortress. The look, feel, and game-play elements of the game however are nothing like that of the popular F2P titles of TF2 other than its core aspect and a couple of game modes that have been cleverly renamed.

    The game    Overwatch is a Objective/Hero based FPS game created by Blizzard Entertainment that takes an approach to the heavily saturated genre of FPS in a similar fashion to team fortress. The look, feel, and game-play elements of the game however are nothing like that of the popular F2P titles of TF2 other than its core aspect and a couple of game modes that have been cleverly renamed.

    The game modes may have the same objectives as other FPS but unlike other FPS each map is designed around a specific game mode and does not have to share other game modes into its boundaries. This allows for each map to have elements and spawns that are designed around that specific game mode in mind.

    Each map evolves as you play through the match as the offensive team pushes through to their ultimate goal. Cleverly placed choke holds allow for strong defensive counter play, but hiding spots, and holes in the map allow for sneaky Hero's to pry the defenses away from the choke point but getting behind the enemies front lines. Each character has several abilities that give them flavors and counter plays to specific encounters, and a game breaking ultimate ability that must be charged through damaging enemy players, or waiting long enough, allows for hefty changes in the dominating forces. Each game provides a chance for the loosing team to somehow pry themselves a win last min with an overtime clock, giving the game a close win/loose feeling at the end of every game.

    Aesthetically this game is a world of its own with how well the art styles is done and how well the music and textures tie into the game play. Characters feel alive as they each have a personality that is reflected with every bullet they shoot, or ability they activate.

    This game is polished, clean, and balanced and is one of those rare titles that you can say is flawless. This game might not be the best game out there, but it can certainly be considered a perfectly designed game. Each element was hand crafted by the developers and molded into a game that is a perfect representation of what the developers wanted it to be. A game that truly deserves a perfect score.    … Expand
  66. xlava
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Well, unfortunately I completely missed the beta, however, I watched the YouTube reviews and a few streams etc and with me having over 3200 hours into Team Fortress 2 and 6 years of Warcraft this looked like a buyer. With the game only having my two favourite TF2 modes (king of the hill (Dustbowl stylee) & payload) this game looked like a total no brainer. My first pre-order since theWell, unfortunately I completely missed the beta, however, I watched the YouTube reviews and a few streams etc and with me having over 3200 hours into Team Fortress 2 and 6 years of Warcraft this looked like a buyer. With the game only having my two favourite TF2 modes (king of the hill (Dustbowl stylee) & payload) this game looked like a total no brainer. My first pre-order since the Burning Crusade , I had a bit of something I needed to sort out that week so I took the launch day off as a holiday from work, great call, lovely day, sun shining - sat inside all day with the curtains closed! So far I've put about 7 or 8 hours and currently sat at lvl 11 or 12.

    The game play - it's fun. There is no denying that. I found it a struggle last night to go to bed on time, was always the "just one more match!!!", the heroes all play differently, the weapons hit with impact and audio and visuals are great. Seems to be well optimised too, I'm running a (I think) 3.6ghz i7 with 32gb RAM and a GTX 780ti, a rig that is a good couple of years old now, however it ran all day yesterday at a solid 60fps with the graphics set to ultra. Fantastic. Experienced one crash (while tabbed out of the game) which required a full reboot - may or may not have been the game, also updated the graphics driver earlier on in the day. Other than that everything appears rock solid.

    After playing through a few of the heroes, I was delighted to see that the game healers were seriously fun to play. Got a few hours in as Mercy then finished off with Symettra, missing my ubers abit but that mass res is awesome.

    The main problem I see with this game, and for me it is a huge deal breaker - the match making. I hate match making systems like this, COD & Battlefield like. With TF2 I have a specific server I play on (donate to also) and as such I play with the same group of people every night. Usually there is about 70% regulars and 30% tourists. When you log onto the server, people say hello. You know who are the good players and who to avoid, who plays what etc. The voice chat banter can be fun and entertaining, depending who's on. With this your just thrown into a group of total randoms. Unless your running premade groups. I can see the pre-made groups of friends steam rolling random groups. Think TF2 with permanent team stacking and no scramble.

    Also there does not seem to be any "skills" like sticky jumping & rocket jumping etc. Everything just seems to be button bound. Which is a shame, I may be wrong here though.

    How big these issues actually are, only time will tell. Right now, I can't wait to get home and rock a few more matches. A month down the line... I'll probably have gotten bored with this and gone crawling back to TF2 - not because it is a better game (it is though, in my opinion), purely because - all my friends are there and the game just feels more skill based.

    They really need to enable mod support too.

    I'll put a few hours (maybe months) into Overwatch, do I think it will knock TF2 off my top spot? Not a chance.    … Expand
  67. Sniggnog
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is one of the best shooters i've ever played. Its so unique with all its characters, lore and "goodie"-system. Its even more fun with friends!
  68. Nahpshaten
    May 24, 2016
    10
    It is nice game. Even I am not a good FPS player, I can find my job.
    Graphic is good enough, and each character has own appeal.
    It will be better if there is other mods, but since the developer said there will be.
    So, I give 10.
  69. alexo774
    May 25, 2016
    9
    The first three hours of this game were hell. It was the worst thing ever. But then I realized how terrible I was at the game, I worked on my skills, and within two more hours, I was hooked. Welcome to one of the most polished and fun games of the 2010s so far.
  70. Gowther
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as long as you pay attention then you can hear just about anything going on in the game; everything from ultimates to the enemies distinct footsteps.
    It seems like a fair amount of people are complaining either about the business model or balancing issues so I might as well comment on both of those "issues".

    "TF2 is free and has more content": TF2 hasn't always been free, I remember buying Orange Box twice specifically for TF2 (once on 360 and once on PC) and at that time the game had significally less content than Overwatch did at launch. Loadouts wasn't even a thing at that time (let alone hats) so it was much closer to how character picking in Overwatch is at its current state.

    "This hero is OP and keeps one shotting me": The overall balancing is fine with some very few exceptions (McCree and Widowmaker) but those two do still have counters. Character switching is strongly encouraged in the game simply because it works on a "rock, paper, scissors" system. Having problems with an enemy Widowmaker? Pick Winston, D.va, Genji, Hanzo or simply a mirror Widowmaker.

    Albeit not as content rich as TF2 is at its current state, Overwatch has a lot of potential to grow. If you're looking for a "new" TF2 or just a fun team based shooter then you probably want to give this game a try.    … Expand
  71. Gyrusho
    May 25, 2016
    8
    General impression is Good. the game is living up to the hype. It's combat is very versatile and differs from the usual FPS. The integration of a RPG based skill-set in a shooter is in my opinion a very good choice which leaves room for a whole new era of strategies. It's exactly what i'd hope Overwatch would be: Not better, not worse. Great job Blizzard
  72. aceofspadesx
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel
    - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities
    - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players
    - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME INVESTED DO NOT HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. This was a major turnoff for me with other franchises (*cough* COD), and it feels great having a fair chance in every match rather than losing to someone just because they've been playing for 30 hours more than me to get the best weapon
    - Switching characters allows actions and reactions to every team composition, sounds weird at first, but you'll never go back after experiencing it.
    - Blizzard adding all future gameplay content (ie: everything but skins) for free. Plans for maps, modes, and heroes coming in the future.

    Cons:
    - MP only can still be daunting for some, although I contest that it is fun even for players new to FPS
    - Maps are specifically customized to be best for one mode, so no control on Route 66
    - Ranked play not up until June

    Overall I'd say definitely give it a try, you'll most likely end up loving it and purchasing it for yourself    … Expand
  73. MrAdequate
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is an astonishing triumph for Blizz, and proof positive they can do an FPS as well as they can do RTS games. It is fast, frenetic, and hugely fun, with a cast of enjoyable and unique characters, distinct and fun levels, I can't say enough good things about this game.
  74. firehazard42
    May 24, 2016
    9
    There's not really much to say. Overwatch is, plainly and simply, one of the most polished, refined, balanced and fun team shooters ever created. Sure it might not be the most profound or meaningful of things, but you can't beat the simple joy of playing a great game, especially with friends.
  75. QuietCoyote
    May 25, 2016
    8
    A lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this gameA lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this game provides and the potential it has for the future are what make the 40 bucks (from blizzard's website) well worth it.… Expand
  76. Gwyndolin
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Very addictive. Best enjoyed with friends.
    Every hero plays completely different and they're all very fun once you get the hang of them.
    OK that's all folks I'm going back to play some more.
  77. Havantus
    Jun 3, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's Pretty good.… Expand
  78. Chipzz
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    I don't normally write reviews for games but after reading some of the negative reviews as well as some of the perfect rated reviews I felt the need to write my own.

    So what do you get with Overwatch? With Overwatch you get a very well put together, polished, fun to play game that could have been a perfect rated game if not for a few missing pieces. I will start by listing the positives    I don't normally write reviews for games but after reading some of the negative reviews as well as some of the perfect rated reviews I felt the need to write my own.

    So what do you get with Overwatch? With Overwatch you get a very well put together, polished, fun to play game that could have been a perfect rated game if not for a few missing pieces. I will start by listing the positives followed by the negatives.

    Positives:

    -The game plays amazing. Everything about the games actually gameplay is perfect. The game plays really smooth. None of the very unique characters feel hard to control or awkward. Yes some characters are more powerful than others but the ability to change characters in mid game allows you to counter whatever mismatch your opponent throws at you. Most people who are calling one character or another OP are simply not educated on how to play the characters that counter that one. In all honesty if I see a player rolling with one of the popular "OP" characters it makes me grin because chances are they only know how to play that character and will be helpless when I counter them.

    - Playing with friends is a blast. Obviously this applies to almost any game but Overwatch is just a blast to play with friends. This game is chalked full of strategy and those hilarious random moments that make for an awesome laugh with a team of friends. Like others have said yes you sometimes run into that stubborn random who picks a character that doesn't fit your teams needs but for me at least that has been rare. Others mentioned that most games are blowouts one way or another but I would actually say the opposite. I have easily had more games that come down to the wire making for some epic clutch moments.

    - More content is on the horizon and will be free. While I could mark the lack of maps/game modes as a negative I won't simply for the fact that Blizzard is saying they are dedicated to growing this game through free content. It's my belief that they watched so many recent games have terrible launches and decided to hold back content on launch to avoid that (the game did launch very smooth). Although it lacks content in maps and game mods though the 21 characters at launch is a big number especially with how unique they are.

    Negatives :

    -There is no story mode. Obviously you have heard this already. Normally I wouldn't really care about this in a FPS. The only FPS I have actually played the story for is Halo. However with Overwatch this bothers me because the characters are so well made it makes you want something more. You want to know more about them, you want to play a campaign with them. They have released little bits of story but frankly it's not enough for a fully priced game.

    - Loot boxes are terrible and this whole new trend of gaming just needs to stop. I 100% support the idea of having cosmetic items that you can purchase for your character if you want to. However those items should also be unlocked by grinding or completing an achievement. Then to make matters worse you are not actually spending money on the stuff you want. You are spending money on a box that contains a slight chance of giving the items you want. I could even get behind the idea of loot boxes if I at least got to pick a character specific loot box that then gives random items for that character. Why would I pay money to get a loot box full of stuff for characters I don't like? Unfortunately I don't see any change coming to this. There are just too many people willing to pay for Blizzard to pull out of this money scheme.

    In closing it absolutely baffles me that people claim this game should be free. The game could be rated a 10 on the gameplay alone but the lack of a story and the micro transactions have to bring it down a few.    … Expand
  79. Beggo
    Dec 8, 2017
    8
    I love this game. it has so many heroes to pick one of. Blizzard has done good work once again. I like overwatchs events very much. I recommend Overwatch 5/5
  80. diagoraz
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Game is not perfect, but close. Munch stylized graphics, superb voice acting, mechanical sensational, fun, affordable and very well optimized.. I did not expect much of the game, but Blizzard surprised me completely. Recommend!
  81. Nataraja
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it shouldOverwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it should be!

    With that aside, Overwatch is a great FPS competitive multiplayer game that is easy to pick up and play. Each character is very unique and fun to play.

    GRAPHICS: Great detail and love in the maps and to the characters - its very upbeat and lighthearted and works very well with a smooth 60 FPS.

    SOUND: Great sound design with good banter and indicators as well as source to reception variability.

    SOUNDTRACK: Not amazing but fits with the game for sure.

    VOICE: Well voice acted with small tidbits of sayings and emotes - not a big part of the game but is well done none the less and adds to the enjoyment.

    GAME PLAY: Incredibly varied and fun but released with only 4 modes and 12 maps.

    REPLAYABILITY: Very replayable and is is built for replay and hopefully free updates will expand the content, but this is Activision that is publishing it and microtransactions are already present - so one will most likely have to pay for every piece of additional content.

    For me the game is worth $40 and I will get $40 worth of enjoyment out of it. If you are on the fence, see if you can try it on console or rent it for a console to see if it fits for you. If you like Team Fortress at all, then I think you will really enjoy this title.    … Expand
  82. dikiyKOPEK
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype.… Expand
  83. Njlamp
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is, as the Developers intend it to be, a "Spiritual Successor" to dozens of old-school class based shooters, yet is very original and fleshed out with its lore. Their rule with Story is that there is an in-depth story, but the game is not canon.
  84. ReDDoTNeckbeard
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This is the only game where I was excited to play every hour of beta, which gave me the confidence to buy the game. Since launch, I have put in more hours than I am willing to admit and I am very happy to see this game come to life with such strong community and hopefully developer support. From here, everything is set in motion for overwatch to both become a popular PC game as well as anThis is the only game where I was excited to play every hour of beta, which gave me the confidence to buy the game. Since launch, I have put in more hours than I am willing to admit and I am very happy to see this game come to life with such strong community and hopefully developer support. From here, everything is set in motion for overwatch to both become a popular PC game as well as an eSport title - it comes down to how Blizzard will handle future updates, the inevitable cheaters (they already announced a zero tolerance policy so hackers are banned forever, no excuse) and many other aspects that make a good game great.

    The other part I am REALLY happy about is the "pay wall". If this was a free2play title, we would see a huge amount of brazillians and peruvians ruining our games (i.e. dota 2, league, etc). This way, you get decent players and less of a chance of hackers buying 20 copies of the games (i.e. csgo steam sales).

    tl;dr: great game, get it.    … Expand
  85. Ricollo1324
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch brings the asymmetrical FPS genre to an entire new level. Each character is a completely different experience, and even though some of them may seem overpowered, as Bastion or Mei, it's completely up to developing your skills as a player and having fun. A MUST PLAY
  86. Abob
    May 24, 2016
    10
    DONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since theirDONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since their are characters that only heal but the game will have more modes, FREE MAPS/CHARACTERS. Do not miss out. Everything can be unlocked for free and it keeps you playing. You get data on how you play and will enjoy replays and voting for who did the best for more exp. It is a experience and im tired of people acting like every game is a 0 if the fps drops or their is a crash. 0 games in 2016 are rare. Were talking Bugzy is a 0 not a AAA game where their are unique characters and over +20 to choose. Don't believe the hate everything popular gets hated. Lets keep this game high and finally give a game a score it deserves.… Expand
  87. jbird
    May 24, 2016
    10
    A jump in and play fast paced shooter which is extremely easy to get into but hard to master. The game is very well polished and every aspect of it is fun. All future updates to the game will also be included free of charge as opposed to being bombarded by the massive amount of DLC purchases in other games. Would definitely recommend purchasing.
  88. RayHawkeye
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Everything in this game is awesome. Every hero feels super unique. The game feels is easy for newcomers but has a high skill ceiling for veterans. The cinematics are also superb and the scenarios beautiful.
  89. BloodyRandy
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made eachI don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made each individual character unique yet somehow able to defeat any other character given the time and situation. That quality limits the total number of players, but 6v6 is a good start. The game is complete bang for your buck at 39.99. Console versions are 59.99 at the request of fans. Blizzard didn't have to do this and release it for consoles as they are mainly a PC focused company, but they purchased the resources and charge 20 dollars more on consoles. If you don't like it, don't buy it, but I think it's a reasonable request and it makes fans happy that they were willing to fold and get the game onto our televisions with a controller.
    Gameplay took me a couple of days. At first I admit I was minorly dissapointed. I then started going through the reccomended tutorials and learned how to use a couple of characters. I started to notice subtle advantages like the last bullet doing more damage than the others. Slowly I found out that characters had great advantages if played a certain way and focus on timings. My friend logged in and we played on a team as Mercy and Sabastian. The fun factor exploded and we had many joyous moments as we almost died but didn't and barely overtook the team in several matches. It was really fun and seems like a game most would want to consider keeping in their library.    … Expand
  90. unrelated
    May 24, 2016
    8
    This must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into aThis must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into a game and have a unique experience every time. With that said, like all things, this game isn't without its flaws. Although having a solid gameplay experience, clever backstory and smooth interface, I still find it to be lacking in a few aspects such as maps and game modes. But considering how a game with only 3 game modes and 10 maps can keep me occupied for hours on end with an overall entertaining and refreshing experience, I'd consider it a game worth my money.… Expand
  91. CesarTheSalad
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I've played for months now since the closed betas, and I'm still addicted to it. It's just plain fun, and I don't see it becoming otherwise for a long time. If you like TF2-like shooters, you'll love Overwatch.
  92. uberbs
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is absolutely astounding! As a veteran gamer, i can honestly say this game makes me feel like a kid again.

    The character designs are appealing to the eye. The animations are nice and not too overwhelming. The hit detection is on point. Every character is easy to learn and that makes it fun to try all of them out. It's just a very fun game to play. I highly recommend this    Overwatch is absolutely astounding! As a veteran gamer, i can honestly say this game makes me feel like a kid again.

    The character designs are appealing to the eye.
    The animations are nice and not too overwhelming.
    The hit detection is on point.
    Every character is easy to learn and that makes it fun to try all of them out.

    It's just a very fun game to play. I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys playing team based first-person shooters.    … Expand
  93. Underclass
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing game from amazing company. It's a lot better than all FPS shooters like CS and also it's even better than games like DOTA 2. Different heroes, nice maps, interesting customization and really good optimization.
  94. ElCantanteMudo
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Que estamos valorando aqui? Un videojuego.
    Un videojuego para ser bueno, como debe ser? Divertido.
    Como es Overwatch? Divertido. Extremadamente divertido.
  95. BackseatBJ
    May 31, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a FANTASTIC team-based shooter that offers ridiculous variety in playstyles between heroes. You can be a mech-riding pro gamer as a tank, or switch to a jet-pack wearing, missile launching servicewoman or if you feel like healing you can play as a Brazilian DJ/Bard and provide speed and healing buffs to your teammates. That being said, this does not receive a perfect score dueOverwatch is a FANTASTIC team-based shooter that offers ridiculous variety in playstyles between heroes. You can be a mech-riding pro gamer as a tank, or switch to a jet-pack wearing, missile launching servicewoman or if you feel like healing you can play as a Brazilian DJ/Bard and provide speed and healing buffs to your teammates. That being said, this does not receive a perfect score due to a limited number of game modes and maps. BUT all future DLC will be free, whether it be new characters, maps or game modes. This won't be a Star Wars: Battlefront situation where you pay $60 up front for the game and then another $50 months later for the rest of it. On top of all this, you have Blizzard backing this game and they have a history of supporting their properties way better than any other developer/game company out there. So if you're concerned with the lack of bells and whistles to start, just know it'll all be free down the road. It's the most fun I've had with a shooter in years.… Expand
  96. Pilgrimzero
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    I generally dislike multiplayer FPS games. Last one I actually put any effort into was Halo 3's multi.

    But this game is FUN and ADDICTIVE. I love it. I've even spent real cash to buy loot boxes because I want the skins. The characters and different play styles means there is something for everyone. I started off being a healer (Mercy) so I could always contribute to the team. I    I generally dislike multiplayer FPS games. Last one I actually put any effort into was Halo 3's multi.

    But this game is FUN and ADDICTIVE. I love it. I've even spent real cash to buy loot boxes because I want the skins.

    The characters and different play styles means there is something for everyone. I started off being a healer (Mercy) so I could always contribute to the team. I have now moved to a tank character (D. Va) which I am surprisingly good at using.

    Take it from me as someone who generally dislikes multiplayer anything, this game is worth the cost. And its only going to get better.    … Expand
  97. Joshgin
    May 29, 2016
    9
    a stunning fun and fresh tack on multiply that simply oozes charm and personality that takes many inspiration's from modern a classic shooters that is a love letter to the glory days of the genre while taking it's own spin and removing the things that don't work in those games while keeping the things that do with the greatest player character rooster to ever be in a video game with noa stunning fun and fresh tack on multiply that simply oozes charm and personality that takes many inspiration's from modern a classic shooters that is a love letter to the glory days of the genre while taking it's own spin and removing the things that don't work in those games while keeping the things that do with the greatest player character rooster to ever be in a video game with no clones and all feeling like they have the same amount of love put in to them, then there are the fun and distinctive stages that have unique paths for the character to take and a progression system that rewards play with out making the game inexpressible to the new player and the only weakness of game is in is a bit anorexic in modes with only 3 granted they are fun modes and he maps are perfectly tuned for each mode but at launch i think the game just needs one more mode but as it is it is a fun game that I will play or of the second I press submit.… Expand
  98. PeJo10
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I haven't had this much fun with a shooter since q3 or Unreal Tournament. Old-School but modern, I love it!

    You also get all future characters, maps and game modes when buying, and a TON of loot boxes through leveling, which you do forever, meaning you don't have to spend a cent more after buying it, which is VERY refreshing in Today's pay2win game world
  99. GordoBlue
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Some people who are giving negative reviews either don't understand what the game is or are just being ignant.

    1. Blizzard never marketed this game to have a campaign. If you saw any article pre-release, which was pretty hard to avoid, as advertisements were (and are) everywhere, you'd know that Overwatch is a multiplayer-only game. No one EVER said that this game was going to have a    Some people who are giving negative reviews either don't understand what the game is or are just being ignant.

    1. Blizzard never marketed this game to have a campaign. If you saw any article pre-release, which was pretty hard to avoid, as advertisements were (and are) everywhere, you'd know that Overwatch is a multiplayer-only game. No one EVER said that this game was going to have a single player campaign.

    2. People are complaining about the game having no competitive mode at launch. This is a valid point, although the strategy Blizzard went with isn't horrible. Many people gave feedback during the beta about how to improve the ranked and spectator systems, and Blizzard are still working on it. As a personal opinion, I don't mind that they launched the game without competitive ONLY because it is launching so soon after release; competitive's release is slated for the end of June. I've been having fun in quick play learning how the game works and how the characters play. Even if Overwatch did come with ranked at launch, I wouldn't have jumped into it without being adept at the game anyway.

    3. People are saying that the game should be F2P (free to play) but they must not know what that actually entails. F2P games give you a few free characters, with other characters on a rotation that shifts every so often, and the rest (often the best ones) are locked behind a paywall. Also behind this paywall are downloadable content and everything else. Blizzard has promised all upcoming DLC (characters, maps, etc) will be free. In the end, a one-time payment with all content included in the purchase is better than a F2P model.

    4. I've read several reviews about the game being aimed at casual players and/or lacking content. These arguments are misguided. First off, this game has a lot of depth and a high skill ceiling. In the coming months, people are going to start finding new tech and new ways to use characters that will only push the ceiling higher. Like Rocket League or Super Smash Bros Melee, Overwatch can be a sort of party game that low-level players can enjoy, but also a game with huge esports potential. If Blizzard can listen to the community and get the ranked/spectator systems right, Overwatch could gain a large esports following. Second, the game has one unranked mode, training, custom games, and an "arcade" mode, which some suggest constitutes a lack of content. I agree that the game is lacking content, but what people fail to understand is that a ton of content =/= a ton of replayability. The core game mechanics of this game make every match feel fresh. The objectives are the same, but the way I've been approaching them is different every time. There are so many different viable team compositions and ways to play that Overwatch's replayability is massive. I'll use Rocket League again as an example, and this counts for all sports games as well: The maps are the same, the objectives are the same, but every match feels different because the games' mechanics allow the player to be creative in how they approach them, and it's past-paced and just plain fun.

    This is my unbiased opinion (I've never played a Blizzard game before and therefore have no company loyalty) and I hope this helps people to understand why this game is so good.    … Expand
  100. StealthyK1LLs
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is the most polished and unique FPS I've played in a long while. A brilliant blend of some MOBA elements and 100% objective-based gameplay. It's great for casual and competitive play, and will keep you on your computer for hours. My only real complaint is that I wish there was a bit more content at launch, but the promise of free upcoming DLC gives me hope. Hands down, this isOverwatch is the most polished and unique FPS I've played in a long while. A brilliant blend of some MOBA elements and 100% objective-based gameplay. It's great for casual and competitive play, and will keep you on your computer for hours. My only real complaint is that I wish there was a bit more content at launch, but the promise of free upcoming DLC gives me hope. Hands down, this is the best and most polished class-based FPS of all time.

    Oh, and microtransactions are completely unobtrusive and purely cosmetic, but pretty damn expensive. You can just earn loot boxes by playing the game, though. Super easy to earn.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Trusted Reviews
    Apr 20, 2018
    90
    Overwatch remains one of the most compelling and experimental shooters in the world right now. Blizzard Entertainment’s commitment to innovative new heroes, modes and responding to community feedback is unparalleled – and a treat to watch. Like World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo before it, Blizzard has crafted something that will undoubtedly be around for years to come.
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    May 5, 2017
    95
    I'm certain that Overwatch will bring dozens of hours of fun to all lovers of dynamic online shooters. Focusing on one type of gameplay and an enormous attention to detail generated an excellent game. You have to appreciate the developers' sincerity when discussing doubts and problems with the community. Blizzard has done it again. You should see for yourself why so many players have fallen under Overwatch's spell.
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  3. GameGrin
    Dec 8, 2016
    95
    Overwatch is a punch to the face for multiplayer shooters. It mingles quick-fix, objective-based gameplay with a deep tactical core and intelligent meta, forming a game that is simply perfect in short bites and thoroughly satisfying to play for hours on end.
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