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.
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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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