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  1. Oct 4, 2016
    10
    I love Overwatch. I've been playing it since release, and I have about 200 hours on it. I'm an average/below average player if you look at my SR. Matchmaking can be atrocious at time and grouping up with five random people can be a task in frustration. But overall I've had and hope to continue to have tremendous fun with this game for the years to come.
  2. Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Overwatch - the new league of legends.

    People yap about lack of content in the strangest of places. Overwatch is a MOBA shooter and nothing more, if you are looking for an interesting story, open-world system, dynamic NPCs, fair trading system, endless DLC and modding compatibility LOOK ELSEWHERE. Overwatch is a place where you spend ~10 mins per round and shoot people and cast
    Overwatch - the new league of legends.

    People yap about lack of content in the strangest of places. Overwatch is a MOBA shooter and nothing more, if you are looking for an interesting story, open-world system, dynamic NPCs, fair trading system, endless DLC and modding compatibility LOOK ELSEWHERE.

    Overwatch is a place where you spend ~10 mins per round and shoot people and cast spells and make sure your team stood in the circle for the maximum amount of time. Longevity of the game for you is how long you can withstand doing just that. If you don't like fish, or tying knots, or are disgusted by mealworms... would you enjoy fishing? That is, if you don't like group-work, FPS games, MOBAs, cartoons, then you will not enjoy overwatch. Period.
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  3. Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Most fun I have had out of a competitive fps game in a while, gameplay is fun and there is a lot of variety between the heroes. Gameplay is heavily based off of Team Fortress 2, but the heroes have a lot of personality and abilities that make them unique to one another. Skins form a progression system in a way and give you rewards for leveling up and playing, but do not actually give youMost fun I have had out of a competitive fps game in a while, gameplay is fun and there is a lot of variety between the heroes. Gameplay is heavily based off of Team Fortress 2, but the heroes have a lot of personality and abilities that make them unique to one another. Skins form a progression system in a way and give you rewards for leveling up and playing, but do not actually give you an advantage over other players. I would recommend if you like to play competitive fps games or fps games in general. Expand
  4. Aug 4, 2016
    8
    People think this needs to be a free to play game?

    Really? Counterstrike and Team Fortress 2 weren't free to play at first, why is this seemingly such a big deal for Overwatch? Microtransactions? Thats a problem with the industry as a whole, and Overwatch is far less abusive with it's microtransactions than much stronger cases of doing it horribly like Dungeon Keeper mobile,
    People think this needs to be a free to play game?

    Really?

    Counterstrike and Team Fortress 2 weren't free to play at first, why is this seemingly such a big deal for Overwatch?

    Microtransactions? Thats a problem with the industry as a whole, and Overwatch is far less abusive with it's microtransactions than much stronger cases of doing it horribly like Dungeon Keeper mobile, Dragon Age Inquisition or any of Ubisofts ilk. At least Overwatch keeps it purely cosmetic, if you only care about the gameplay this game costs 20 dollars and ONLY 20 dollars (for PC).

    It's not even like you don't get skins through just playing the game, you do, and most players tend to get a fair amount of legendary skins, the game's most high dollar item...They just don't get the ones they want.

    Babies, the lot of them. Oh boo hoo, RNG gave you the wrong T-Shirt. Better rate the game a 0 and claim it's all due to the "high" price tag and the evil of microtransactions.

    Try to stick to actual criticism in the future, like how the competitive watch was a complete mess and how the gain and loss of points seems way too heavy on the loss with not nearly enough gain. Or how Overwatch's vibrant cast seems almost focus grouped to appeal to everyone without being remotely controversial.
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  5. Feb 6, 2019
    9
    Overwatch is probably not the best in any genre but it is probably the most polished multiplayer FPS on the market. It took awhile for me to get into it but now I am hooked on it and can never get enough. Most people are on voice and its pretty nice crowd as far as I know - Blizzrd's report system works ok I guess. I recommend this!
  6. Jun 5, 2016
    10
    Your opinion of Overwatch will likely hinge on how much you value each of the two pillars of game design: content and playing experience. Overwatch has theadbare content, it's true. It is JUST online multiplayer, 12 maps, 3 modes. The next part of my review might confuse a few people . . . . THAT'S PERFECTLY FINE FOR THIS GAME. Overwatch is designed ground up to be a fast paced,Your opinion of Overwatch will likely hinge on how much you value each of the two pillars of game design: content and playing experience. Overwatch has theadbare content, it's true. It is JUST online multiplayer, 12 maps, 3 modes. The next part of my review might confuse a few people . . . . THAT'S PERFECTLY FINE FOR THIS GAME. Overwatch is designed ground up to be a fast paced, hyper-action, competitive FPS game. This design choice requires meticulous balance and well designed heros, each with strategic depth relative to other heroes, maps and game modes. Blizzard succeeded in every category here. Overwatch is the single best multiplayer FPS I've ever played, even better than Counter Strike. It's polish is unmantched and the game to game experience leaves you wanting more. Expand
  7. Jul 18, 2016
    9
    La voy a hacer en español, porque solo veo en inglés.

    El juego es ágil, rápido y muy competitivo, variado con personajes diferentes y que si se saben usar pueden ayudar a ganar partidas, lo que me parece interesante, es que se paga una vez y ya, todo lo puedes desbloquear jugando y son cosas estéticas, todos y cada uno de los DLC y contenido que vaya a salir, solo se necesitaran
    La voy a hacer en español, porque solo veo en inglés.

    El juego es ágil, rápido y muy competitivo, variado con personajes diferentes y que si se saben usar pueden ayudar a ganar partidas, lo que me parece interesante, es que se paga una vez y ya, todo lo puedes desbloquear jugando y son cosas estéticas, todos y cada uno de los DLC y contenido que vaya a salir, solo se necesitaran descargar para tenerlos.

    En conclusión, divertido, da muchas horas de juego y es un juegazo.
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  8. Jul 24, 2016
    10
    Blizzard have done it again. As a huge Team Fortress 2 fan I really expected much and I was not disappointed. Easy to learn and hard to master type of game, lots of heroes, fast turns. Just great ! 10/10
  9. Aug 3, 2016
    10
    I really like this game because there is a report system thats really work. i cant see any hackers or flamers, this game deserves its price. and if you vote negative you must be one of those flamers good luck for you :) you cant ruin this game from inside :P
  10. Oct 4, 2016
    8
    Here is what I think Overwatch is good at, and what it's bad at:

    Positive: - Incredibly fun to play as a team, whether it be perfect balance of defense, offense and support or six Winston tanks running in with primal rage for a super strike. Seriously, it's fun. - Fast paced and easy to maneuver around. Very few times have I gotten bored because the game was too slow. Everything is
    Here is what I think Overwatch is good at, and what it's bad at:

    Positive:
    - Incredibly fun to play as a team, whether it be perfect balance of defense, offense and support or six Winston tanks running in with primal rage for a super strike. Seriously, it's fun.
    - Fast paced and easy to maneuver around. Very few times have I gotten bored because the game was too slow. Everything is quick and leaves me with an adrenaline rush when I'm a lone Lucio on the payload in overtime with a Reinhardt-Mercy combo running at me.
    - Easy to play most characters; rewarding to play those that are not. Bastion, essentially a sentry gun that can move and repair itself, can be used by pretty much anyone who plays Overwatch. While heroes like Zarya can take time to learn and use effectively.
    - Runs very well on my computer. Not sure if it's just because it's powerful, or the game is very well optimized.

    Negative:
    - Matchmaking can sometimes take a while. I've sat in a Skirmish for five minutes before. While that's not a seriously long wait-time, I can sometimes get into a game in five seconds.
    - Some things feel unbalanced to use and fight against. Reinhardt's shield is incredibly powerful and can defend the entire team while Bastion sets up right behind him and mows every single person down. Very good for both defense and offense, but seemingly unfair to defend or fight against.

    Overall:

    Incredibly fun to play and get into, especially with friends. The price tag on the Origin version is not worth the extra skins and items you get for buying it. Stick with the base, $40.00 version and you'll be absolutely fine and dandy. In the twenty hours I've played, I haven't come across any hackers. That's not to say there isn't any, but is part of my experience.
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  11. Jan 12, 2019
    9
    I'm writing this review 2.5 years after originally purchasing the game, but I've got 1000+ hours of gameplay and it is still consistently one of my favorite games to date. All the complaints about lack of balance and broken characters are the inevitable realities of an online multiplayer competitive game with a large cast and various abilities--you'll find the same complaints on any game.I'm writing this review 2.5 years after originally purchasing the game, but I've got 1000+ hours of gameplay and it is still consistently one of my favorite games to date. All the complaints about lack of balance and broken characters are the inevitable realities of an online multiplayer competitive game with a large cast and various abilities--you'll find the same complaints on any game. Blizzard is still adding new heroes and constantly reworking the existing ones to shift the balance and meta to keep things engaging, so while it is at its core the same game it was 2.5 years ago, I find myself never really getting bored, especially if you play with friends. I also haven't found another AAA competitive multiplayer title with as much amazing diversity and inclusivity--if you aren't one of those people who whines about "too many women" and "how dare they include gays" it is a refreshing breath of air to not see the same grizzled white man or sexy woman in bosom-busting "armor" that plagues so many other mainstream titles. The issue of toxicity is also, in my opinion, quite laughable; have you seen the LOL or DOTA communities? What playing a game of COD or Battlefield can be like? Blizzard actually takes steps to address negative sportsmanship/toxicity in its games, and although it could be doing better I find it is way more enjoyable to play Overwatch than most other online multiplayer titles. Overall, it has its balance issues, it has its wacky lore issues, the community can be a drag sometimes, but I find so much charm and fun in playing the game that I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. Expand
  12. Apr 19, 2020
    10
    All the bad reviews are coming from the people that are stuck in bronze and are TF2 fans.This is really sad... But theres one problem the new role queue it takes so long for the DPS.
  13. Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Easy to learn super difficult to master. I just want to keep playing - which speaks to the game play. I play the game because it's fun plain and simple - not because of rewards or progression - just because the core of the game is amazing.
  14. Jun 10, 2016
    10
    Actually, I would like to rate this game at 8/10. But there are so many unreasonable 0/10 reviews that I can afford to rate at 10/10 without remorse.

    Pros: 1) !!FUN!! 2) 21 interesting and dissimilar heroes, each with their own unique gameplay 3) Teamwork matters. 4) No crashes, No lags (if you have good internet connection of course) Contra: 1) So far few maps, few game modes
    Actually, I would like to rate this game at 8/10. But there are so many unreasonable 0/10 reviews that I can afford to rate at 10/10 without remorse.

    Pros:
    1) !!FUN!!
    2) 21 interesting and dissimilar heroes, each with their own unique gameplay
    3) Teamwork matters.
    4) No crashes, No lags (if you have good internet connection of course)

    Contra:
    1) So far few maps, few game modes
    2) Poor balance for some heroes (cowboy, widow). The game is not ready to become a eSports discipline
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  15. May 27, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is the most fun I've had with a game in quite some time. That's a feat, because I have not had much fun with FPS games since the likes of Halo Reach and old TF2. It has it's cons but the pros outweigh them no question, as I will list now.

    Pros: - 21 heroes all with massively different play-styles, designs and personalities. More heroes are to be added. -Fair amount of maps,
    Overwatch is the most fun I've had with a game in quite some time. That's a feat, because I have not had much fun with FPS games since the likes of Halo Reach and old TF2. It has it's cons but the pros outweigh them no question, as I will list now.

    Pros:
    - 21 heroes all with massively different play-styles, designs and personalities. More heroes are to be added.
    -Fair amount of maps, all based on areas of the world in the future like London, Egypt, Siberian Russia, and Japan
    -Maps are tailored to the game type making play fluid and coherent
    -Payload, Capture the point and defend the point are all fun, some have both mixed in, like Numbani
    -Metagame is ever evolving, making "mastering" the game an addictive and changing task
    -Progression is addicting, no level cap, loot boxes unlocked each level, and several achievements to unlock keeps the game very re-playable and hard to stop when on a good run
    -Skill ceiling is potentially quite high but also fun and intuitive for casuals
    -Weekly brawl keeps you coming back for more. Can be absurdly fun.
    -Objective based game-play means you can really feel like you are impacting on your teams success, and stops the game becoming an incoherent deathmatch.

    There are some cons, however:

    -So far only two game types- Payload and Capture point/ Defend and attack point, may limit the games long-term re-playability
    -No single player campaign. This is not necessarily a bad thing but it is a bit disappointing considering the seemingly interesting lore to the game, and the vibrant characters. The animated shirts on YouTube are really amazing, however.
    -High price for an online only shooter, but future heroes and maps will all be free, and the game is very polished. Cosmetics can be unlocked through earned loot boxes and currency, but also bough with real money.
    -Lack of team communication can be frustrating, so a ready made team of friends will usually destroy a team of randomers
    -Custom games can not be put into matchmaking. When joining a quickplay match, you have no choice over game type or map.

    Also, when opening loot boxes, opening many that you have can be very fun and exiting, but if you open them one by one, the contents of the box can be disappointing. Skins, victory poses and highlight intros are blatantly more satisfying than sprays and emotes. But when you do get them it's even better. Each time you level up you get a loot box but leveling up gets much slower as you go, so the amount of loot boxes you will be earning will go down. Items in the store like skins and emotes are usually 75 credits, which is very little in this game, I assure you. Some cost more at 200, for epic items. Legendary items cost 1000 and I like this, because I don't want everybody to have every legendary skin, it takes the reward out of it.

    So to sum up, this is a fun and flashy shooter that is fun and addictive in the short term, hard to stop playing in a night. Ranked is not in the game as of now but will be added. The metagame is always changing and mastering heroes is fun. Hero switching means countering heroes gives an element of strategy to the game. The game feels a bit empty right now but I'm in no doubt more maps and gamemodes will be added soon- and new heroes are going to shake up the metagame. A lack of campaign is sad since the lore is very interesting but I have no doubt many shorts and comics will be released- perhaps a movie! Blizzard did it with Warcraft so why not?

    I recommend for players who like games like TF2, or even other FPS games like CS:GO. Even if you don't like FPS games this is fun enough that you may just enjoy it. Don't be seduced by the adverts, however, they completely mis-advertise the game, know that this is purely an online shooter. The game is also superior on the PC due to the fast nature of the game.

    Final score of 8. Very fun and flashy, but may not be long lasting if many more maps and modes are added, and I hope it doesn't share the fate of games like Titanfall, but Blizzards loyal fanbase should prevent that happening, especially on PC.
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  16. May 29, 2016
    10
    Pros:
    *Fast Paced
    *Team work oriented
    *Every Hero feels and plays uniquely
    *Don't like your current Hero? Quick Switch and your back to having fun
    *Beautiful Environments
    *Blizzard Quality game
    *You will not need to pay for future content

    Cons:
    - Could use more game modes

    All in all this game deserves 10/10
  17. Jun 7, 2016
    9
    It's a shame. It's a shame people complain about price of such a well made game. A game which its developers worry at a point they perm-ban more than 1.500 players at once because they're hacking. Yes, you have to pay for it, and it isn't cheap, but lemme ask you something: you create anything from zero and try your best to keep it up with updates and good content. Would you give it awayIt's a shame. It's a shame people complain about price of such a well made game. A game which its developers worry at a point they perm-ban more than 1.500 players at once because they're hacking. Yes, you have to pay for it, and it isn't cheap, but lemme ask you something: you create anything from zero and try your best to keep it up with updates and good content. Would you give it away for nothing? Wouldn't you charge for it? I think these guys who are talking about price live in a different world, where everything doesn't need to be paid, even if it's really well made. I have a suggestion for you: simply don't buy it and leave it be. Don't review a game because of its price, but because of everything else it can offer to you, even though these are not even reviews, but just some pain-in-the-ass complainings.

    Overwatch itself is pretty nice, it all depends of the player-style. Some people might find it boring after some rounds, but others (who are more in a competitive way) will really enjoy the experience. Play it with friends, and it will be a much better experience.
    The graphics are totally awesome and the gameplay it pretty nice, too.
    The only downside of the game, imo, is just the lack of a single player campaign, just because I really like to be more involved in the plot. But that's fine, since Blizzard has made some great comics and videos to give us more of the story's background. Really recommend it.
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  18. Jun 13, 2016
    10
    I started with the open beta and couldn't stop playing. The game is fun, exiting and can be very intensive. The gameplay is amazing, the shooting is very smooth in my opinion the first fps since cs that have such smooth gameplay like cs. In 3 weeks played more then 100 hours and can't get enough of it. Playing in group is a lot fun and there are many strategies for tactical playing. I'mI started with the open beta and couldn't stop playing. The game is fun, exiting and can be very intensive. The gameplay is amazing, the shooting is very smooth in my opinion the first fps since cs that have such smooth gameplay like cs. In 3 weeks played more then 100 hours and can't get enough of it. Playing in group is a lot fun and there are many strategies for tactical playing. I'm surprised to see so many negative comments. The price is ok, if you drink some beers with friends its fun but 40 bucks gone in one night. Playing overwatch with friends is 100s of hours fun :) So why complaining about that? The content is ok for now. I assume there will come more maps and heroes in future to keep it interesting. Expand
  19. Jun 17, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a beautiful game and a sure classic by Bethesda. Everything is mostly there that you'd want from an arena shooter.

    I have some particular criticisms that I want to levy here, though. 1. There are wild variations in TTK that are a little inexplicable. The primary attack on many Heroes weapons seem to have a TTK from around 5-10 seconds. Yet other abilities will 1 or 2
    Overwatch is a beautiful game and a sure classic by Bethesda. Everything is mostly there that you'd want from an arena shooter.

    I have some particular criticisms that I want to levy here, though.
    1. There are wild variations in TTK that are a little inexplicable. The primary attack on many Heroes weapons seem to have a TTK from around 5-10 seconds. Yet other abilities will 1 or 2 second gib enemies. Some weapons are 1HK! There seems a lack of consistency here, and the power of attacks isn't telegraphed (you'll have to learn all of this by playing many hours).
    2. The game doesn't communicate to you which weapons are hitscan and which are projectiles. Furthermore, the projectiles and hit boxes are much larger than they appear. It can be confusing for new players who don't understand the hitbox sizes.
    3. There's little incentive to master more than a couple of characters. they are all very different and you'll find that playing a character you aren't good at can make your team lose the match.
    4. Lack of competitive mode. It's a shame the game didn't launch with competitive. It's hugely important and will possibly effect the score of the game.

    The positives:
    1. Good voice acting. Every character has a good unique voice.
    2. Well optimized graphics.
    3. Interesting weapons and abilities. There's something for everyone.
    4. Good cosmetic purchase options. For people who like that sort of thing.
    5. Robust and quick matchmaking and friend/grouping options.
    6. Feature-complete out of the box. This isn't some WIP-Steam-greenlight-BS. You get something for your money instantly.
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  20. May 27, 2016
    9
    Me compre starcraft 2 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, me compre el diablo 3 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, la pense mucho en comprar overwatch por que temi llevarme la misma experiencia, ahora que lo tengo puedo decir que es realmente divertido y fue una excelente adquisicion.
  21. May 28, 2016
    10
    Игра заслуживает свои 10/10 так как она представляет в себе все лучшее в гемплее, графика на высшем уровне иногда просто трудно отличить ты смотришь мультфильм от диснея или играешь в игру и это не сильно бросается в глаза и надоедает, так же в игре есть множество персонажей которые не просто продуманы а сделаны с душой как и все карты которые предусмотрены не на то что "просто сделаемИгра заслуживает свои 10/10 так как она представляет в себе все лучшее в гемплее, графика на высшем уровне иногда просто трудно отличить ты смотришь мультфильм от диснея или играешь в игру и это не сильно бросается в глаза и надоедает, так же в игре есть множество персонажей которые не просто продуманы а сделаны с душой как и все карты которые предусмотрены не на то что "просто сделаем люди скушают", а именно с балансом что-бы каждая сторона начинала на равных условиях и даже в подобных картах нашлось место для потрясающего декора который просто вызывает чувство гордости того что близзарды не плюют на игроков а именно с теплом и душой относятся к ним, эта игра лучшая на 2016 год Expand
  22. Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Team Fortress 3 is a worthy successor to the legacy of Valves Team Fortress 2 game, after 10 years of Class based combat TF2 was showing it's age, TF3*ahem*I mean overwatch takes the best elements from TF2 and adds the best of FPS mechanics that evolved over that time and ads a heady dose of MOBA / MMO hero's for classes (and they are classes given you can rickroll an enemy team with aTeam Fortress 3 is a worthy successor to the legacy of Valves Team Fortress 2 game, after 10 years of Class based combat TF2 was showing it's age, TF3*ahem*I mean overwatch takes the best elements from TF2 and adds the best of FPS mechanics that evolved over that time and ads a heady dose of MOBA / MMO hero's for classes (and they are classes given you can rickroll an enemy team with a team comprised entirely of a single class)
    Right now only CP, payload and a hybrid capture then push the cart modes are in but they will be expanded over due course I am sure.
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  23. Jun 2, 2016
    9
    Okay, I'd like to start off this review by reminding everyone that, while this game has seemingly little content, it comes cheaper than a lot of AAA titles in recent years that have roughly the same amount of content. Plus, Blizzard has said that everything that is added to the game from here on will be free (granted that might change, but I doubt it). So I would say, think of it as a longOkay, I'd like to start off this review by reminding everyone that, while this game has seemingly little content, it comes cheaper than a lot of AAA titles in recent years that have roughly the same amount of content. Plus, Blizzard has said that everything that is added to the game from here on will be free (granted that might change, but I doubt it). So I would say, think of it as a long term investment where all you do is pay $40 up front, get eight maps, 4 game modes, and 21 unique heroes. To put that in perspective, $40 in a MOBA like League of Legends gets you maybe half that many characters, with only one map and game mode. So yes, Overwatch costs money for what doesn't seem like a lot of content. But compared to how much some people will spend in a supposedly Free-to-Play game, and especially compared to games that continue to charge you for new content, it's a great deal, and I believe it's a great investment, as well.

    Now, onto the part most people actually give a crap about: The gameplay. Every hero is unique in how they're played, and every character has their role to play. There are six Offense heroes, who are mostly fast and intended for close range combat, six Defense heroes, designed to remain in advantageous positions and prevent the enemy from taking their objective, five Tanks which have high health and defense (at the cost of lower attack) that are designed to soak up damage and protect their teammates, and four Support heroes which are designed to keep their allies alive and their enemies at a disadvantage. Some Heroes are a little more difficult to get the hang of than others, as they require quick reflexes, precision aiming, excellent timing, or prior planning if escape is needed.

    I could go into further detail about powers and weapons, but that'd take up more time than is necessary, so I won't. But the gameplay is solid and most of the characters are balanced (a couple of the tanks do more damage than they should, and some Ultimates are a little underpowered), and the game modes, while limited to four different types (payload escort, objective capture, king of the hill, and objective capture w/ payload escort) are all really fun, and so far every game I've played has been incredibly intense. No single player story, but really, what kind of story could you have for a game like this, anyways?

    On top of solid gameplay and interesting heroes, the game looks really nice, everything is nicely polished and the art style is very pleasant to look at.Not much else I can put on top of that, it just looks great.

    Overall, it's a fantastic game, and I have a feeling it'll be around for a while.
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  24. Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Good, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will oftenGood, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will often lose competitive ranks simply because a random on your team rage quit. Another major problem with ranked is people are too clumped, all the ranks aren't being used fully so you can have two people of the same rank who are miles apart in skill level, this leads to frustration when you're put with teammates who are the same rank but clearly not of the same skill, it's amazing how many people at SR60 seemingly don't care about winning and would rather pick their favourite hero even if it's being hard countered.

    The current hot topic is loot boxes, Blizzard originally stated all future cosmetic items would be available to be bought with currency, they have since gone back on this, updated their website and basically ignored the issue. Now we have limited edition boxes for the Summer games with unique items which are next to impossible to get without spending real life money, this has angered the community and rightly so, it's extremely scummy of Blizzard and it soured the entire event which otherwise was very enjoyable and this will clearly be their model going forward with future events, so expect to be disappointed every event when you don't get the skin you want because they won't allow you to spend your currency on it and you can't afford to drop £100 on RNG boxes (you can't simply buy what you want, you have to buy boxes and hope to get the item you want from 1000+ possibilities).

    The game also suffers with a host of hit registration issues which causes endless amounts of frustration, if you've played Overwatch for even an hour you've been hooked through walls, been killed around corners and died after activating a life saving ability simply because what the server sees and what you see are two very different things and the server thinks you never even pressed the key.

    If Blizzard can back off some of their greedy policies and fix competitive and the core gameplay issues then Overwatch could be amazing, if not it'll have a year or two and then fizzle out.
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  25. Jun 8, 2016
    8
    Well, this game is good enough.

    Gameplay. This is the most important thing of this game, of course. A multiplayer shooter has to be accurate and don't drop bullets (cof cof, CSGO). In this case we have an addictive gameplay, with a lot of different skills from characters that we can master, just as the same way than LoL or Dota 2, but not being a MOBA, I guess. So the playable part is
    Well, this game is good enough.

    Gameplay. This is the most important thing of this game, of course. A multiplayer shooter has to be accurate and don't drop bullets (cof cof, CSGO). In this case we have an addictive gameplay, with a lot of different skills from characters that we can master, just as the same way than LoL or Dota 2, but not being a MOBA, I guess. So the playable part is very nice.

    Lore and characters. Well, for people who like to know about the characters and their stories, it's obviously that they can to know it. However, the number of characters is reduced so options are too. But what I could say, they are charismatic and have interesting skills which can be countered if you know how to do it.

    Graphics: Meh, it's Blizzard, you know. The game is attractive as hell.

    Duration: We'll see, but in terms of fun, you'll have at least 80 to 100 hours of playing by the time (at this moment the game has no competitive mode and that sucks, but it will eventually arrive)

    Price: And this is the point because I can't give it an 9 or 10... For that quantity of content, I think 40€ is a very expensive price. But whatever, if people can pay that AND don't have another game to replace Overwatch.. do it.

    The good thing is that Overwatch will be updated periodically (or at least it's supposed to be) and this includes that the content will be expanded, in order to give the game more life, just as MMOs and others do.
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  26. Jun 7, 2016
    8
    It's okay to play with friends. Needs more content and some balance patches ASAP. Cant play it for more than 2 hours. Short sessions are fine but there's no real reason to play all day.
  27. Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This game is just amazing. A very fun game to play with friends, and super addicting. It's all about team composition, and making sure you team is balanced in the best way for success. I have had so many fun moments so far, and i play it 24/7.
  28. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    I have only played Overwatch a short time but it has been amazing. I would like to address the fact that many people believe Overwatch is a "ripoff" of Team Fortress 2 but I disagree. Overwatch doesn't truly copy much of Team Fortress 2, with the exception of game types and certain character abilities. Most of Overwatch's characters are much more creatively designed and diversified thanI have only played Overwatch a short time but it has been amazing. I would like to address the fact that many people believe Overwatch is a "ripoff" of Team Fortress 2 but I disagree. Overwatch doesn't truly copy much of Team Fortress 2, with the exception of game types and certain character abilities. Most of Overwatch's characters are much more creatively designed and diversified than all of TF2's characters. Each character has a unique playstyle and varies vastly from that of TF2. I prefer Overwatch over TF2 any day, mainly for the fact that it is much more colorful and it is more fun to play. The atmosphere is beyond amazing and it is an amazing first person shooter set to fit the needs of many different types of gamers. Some of the lore doesn't make sense but the game isn't meant to focus on lore. It requires teamwork and a proper selection and combination of heroes. If I had one complaint it would be that it can be hard to find a good match with players who refuse to compose a team correctly. 10/10 much better than TF2 and has earned the right to be an original game. Expand
  29. Nov 12, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is an FPS game with a difference. Whilst most FPS games can feel boring after several hours, Overwatch can be played for 100's of hours without losing interested.
    There is 23 heroes in the game at the moment (soon to be more) and this is one of Overwatch's big selling points. Not only does each hero have there own personalities, looks and abilities, it also offer a completely
    Overwatch is an FPS game with a difference. Whilst most FPS games can feel boring after several hours, Overwatch can be played for 100's of hours without losing interested.
    There is 23 heroes in the game at the moment (soon to be more) and this is one of Overwatch's big selling points. Not only does each hero have there own personalities, looks and abilities, it also offer a completely different way to play the game.

    Whether you have a good PC or not, this game looks beautiful. Every map is polished and has great theming. In most FPS games the maps are dark and boring because it is a war zone, but in Overwatch all of the maps are colourful and vibrant and this makes gameplay way more interesting.

    Overall I cannot recommend Overwatch enough. Whilst the £30 price tag might put some off it is well worth it for the fun, exciting gameplay. Everything about this game is right: the maps, the music, the heroes.

    Overwatch is definitely my Game of the Year.
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  30. Apr 11, 2017
    10
    I cannot stop playing this game. I've got at least 60+ games on my computer and I find myself forcibly prying this game away so that I can give my others a turn. The constant updates and free DLC make this a model in which all other gaming companies should take note of and aspire to live up to. The fact that it was only $40 from launch makes it a lot more palatable than the $60 norm.I cannot stop playing this game. I've got at least 60+ games on my computer and I find myself forcibly prying this game away so that I can give my others a turn. The constant updates and free DLC make this a model in which all other gaming companies should take note of and aspire to live up to. The fact that it was only $40 from launch makes it a lot more palatable than the $60 norm.

    The gameplay and graphics style are stellar and feels extremely well polished. The fact that it doesn't include a "single player" or "story mode" is actually a plus for me, as I've found that a lot of games that have both tend to half-ass the single player and put most of their development into the multiplayer, or vice versa. I'd rather have a dedicated team to making one truly amazing, and Blizzard has done that for me with this game.

    Despite the many characters and continuous additions, they somehow manage to keep it balanced, which blows my mind.

    I am absolutely obsessed and would recommend this to any fan of multiplayer first-person shooters. 11/10.
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  31. Aug 29, 2021
    8
    It's great game. It delivers a lot of fun and hours of great game play,graphics are astonishing.
  32. May 27, 2016
    8
    an extremely polished game. my only issue is the map sizes and design. too many bottle necks and small spaces for such a frenetic combat driven game. class systems seem bound to map layouts. Im having a lot of fun playing it we shall see how the meta game evolves. Also there is no taunting, Im sad about this.
  33. May 27, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is just amazing, let's start with the fact that its a Blizzard Entertainment game what could be bad about it?? Its so fun to play and there is such a diverse character selection, and it never ever ever gets old!
  34. May 27, 2016
    10
    but this game not perfect.
    plz update more things.
    cons
    too small contents
    usually teamwork doesn't work well
    need more character.
    too hight price because no single mode even package game
    but best game ever
  35. May 27, 2016
    10
    it is a beautiful game with very interesting characters that have unique ways that you could play them there will be a "hero" for your play-style i found this game very enjoyable and i see overwatch lasting a while before people stop playing it
  36. Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Think a typical beat-em-up roster thrown into an FPS and you have overwatch. Loads of totally different characaters tonsuit each playstyle. Fun, aesthetically pleasing and addictive. Fairly standard from Blizzard. Let down by one or two characters being unbalanced and limited map and game-types.
  37. Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Overwatch is a high intense, fast paced, and action packed run and gun multiplayer experience like no other! Overwatch has an original story with deep lore and political messages, and a roster of unique and well rounded characters. The visuals are beautiful and epic, the game play is awesome, but is tricky to master. Even though this game lacks a single-player campaign and has limitedOverwatch is a high intense, fast paced, and action packed run and gun multiplayer experience like no other! Overwatch has an original story with deep lore and political messages, and a roster of unique and well rounded characters. The visuals are beautiful and epic, the game play is awesome, but is tricky to master. Even though this game lacks a single-player campaign and has limited content, it's still a great game, because it has charm and challenges competition and team work. The world could always use more heroes! Expand
  38. Oct 17, 2016
    8
    I don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system notI don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system not being fully completed. It's not uncommon to earn several gold medals for your play but then be on a 10+ losing streak. Saying that, if you can get into a clan (as I am) this problem fixes itself.

    Highly recommended - got the makings of a 10
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  39. May 28, 2016
    9
    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.
    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme
    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.

    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme de modes de jeu, mais en dehors de ça, que vous souhaitiez découvrir le genre ou changer de FPS, Overwatch vous apportera surement beaucoup de plaisir de jeu surtout pour son prix plus qu'honorable ! On pourra souligner aussi la présence d'un cash shop pour les coffres, mais ceux ci se gagnent aussi en augmentant son niveau et ils n'apportent que des cosmétiques, Blizzard ayant annoncé que chaque nouveau héros, chaque nouvelle map ou mode de jeu sera gratuit.
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  40. May 28, 2016
    10
    I played this game when I could first get my hands on it, and I LOVED it. The first new blizzards IP in 15 years is worth the 70 AU price tag. If you can get this game get it. If you liked tf2 then you will love this game.
  41. Jul 9, 2016
    10
    Overwatch was the first FPS-Game i played and i had very much fun. It was easy to understand and simple. But that should not be negative.Here are a few things i have to say:

    Positive: -very good sound -good graphics -simple play style -easy to understand -good game modes like: payload, capture points and king of the hill -for good players there is competitive mode -also a
    Overwatch was the first FPS-Game i played and i had very much fun. It was easy to understand and simple. But that should not be negative.Here are a few things i have to say:

    Positive:

    -very good sound
    -good graphics
    -simple play style
    -easy to understand
    -good game modes like: payload, capture points and king of the hill
    -for good players there is competitive mode
    -also a tutorial and practice areas
    -good matchmaking
    -xp-system
    -cosmetics

    Negative:
    -well not very much, maybe that your can´t save your highlights

    I played more than 100 hours playing and i am over level 100. I am very happy that this game exists.
    Thanks to Blizzard!
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  42. Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Gran juego de Blizzard muy entretenido y muy jugable con tus amigos. Precio normal ni caro ni barato. Competitivo al NVL 25. ¡Una pasada!. 21 héroes y más de 100 aspectos.
  43. Jul 17, 2016
    10
    This game is fun one of the best blizzard's games.Matchmaking is bad but community is good.Blizzard should nerf some heroes for example Winston.He is op for tank he deal big damage his gun goes through enemy's barriers.They should buff Zenyatta,Hanzo and Tracer because they are useless and weak.
  44. Sep 27, 2016
    10
    awesome competitive game.
    the unique heroes make to this game a without experience equal.
    The maps are very detailed and have the perfect size for a competitive game of this gender.
    The league system is comfortable and highlights the teamwork.
    There are 1000 things for unlock and you can unlock him without pay, only playing and going up level.
  45. Nov 6, 2016
    10
    With a 9k hour experience in TF2 I am certain that this game is bad. The lack of hats and microtransactions ruined this game for me, praise lord gaben and may his fatness purge all other games from earth.
  46. Nov 24, 2016
    10
    eu acompanho noticias desse jogo desde que ele foi anunciado, estive ansioso pra jogar desde aquela época então quando o jogo foi lançado comprei cerca de 1 semana depois e tenho jogado (quase) todos os dias desde então me divirto muito jogando com meus amigos admito que o jogo tem algumas falhas como o matchmaking das partidas ranqueadas que as vezes me coloca contra um diamante sendo queeu acompanho noticias desse jogo desde que ele foi anunciado, estive ansioso pra jogar desde aquela época então quando o jogo foi lançado comprei cerca de 1 semana depois e tenho jogado (quase) todos os dias desde então me divirto muito jogando com meus amigos admito que o jogo tem algumas falhas como o matchmaking das partidas ranqueadas que as vezes me coloca contra um diamante sendo que sou ouro mas no geral e muito divertido gosto muito dos personagens e o esquema das dlcs também e muito bom, então só posso dizer se você ja viu videos do jogo e gostou do estilo e quiser comprar compre, pq o jogo é fantástico Expand
  47. Dec 14, 2016
    8
    PRO:-Addictive gameplay
    -Diverse Cast of character that plays really differently
    -Greatly optimized -Good graphics -Cool and diverse maps -REALLY,REALLY,REALLY ADDICTIVE,SO GOOD CON:-Not enough content at release -Competitive sucks balls,Blizzard just copy competitive from CS:GO it's pretty good just with smurf and cheaters it's not as good but if you can fix the competitive that
    PRO:-Addictive gameplay
    -Diverse Cast of character that plays really differently
    -Greatly optimized
    -Good graphics
    -Cool and diverse maps
    -REALLY,REALLY,REALLY ADDICTIVE,SO GOOD
    CON:-Not enough content at release
    -Competitive sucks balls,Blizzard just copy competitive from CS:GO it's pretty good just with smurf
    and cheaters it's not as good but if you can fix the competitive that would be fantastic
    -THE PRICE,its really pricey dispite not having singleplayer,like $40? Really blizzard?
    BUT despite the cons its a great game for anyone who like shooters and multiplayer and if you dont like multiplayer just try it don't buy it and maybe you will like it and buy it
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  48. May 27, 2016
    10
    When it comes to a game that's easy to learn, but hard to master, with a vast amount of depth, tactics, and character/map design coinciding with polished gameplay of high levels, Overwatch is a top dog in the multiplayer genre. It's merely a cherry on top that this comes with a colorful cast of characters/classes that are bursting at the seams with personality and individual design, alongWhen it comes to a game that's easy to learn, but hard to master, with a vast amount of depth, tactics, and character/map design coinciding with polished gameplay of high levels, Overwatch is a top dog in the multiplayer genre. It's merely a cherry on top that this comes with a colorful cast of characters/classes that are bursting at the seams with personality and individual design, along with being very well-balanced for a game on release, both in terms of it's classes and it's levels and modes. This is worth checking out for anyone. It's a video game that's invigorating and just does FUN right, which is something that a lot of games seem to overlook.

    Overwatch is an awesome game. It does lack modes on launch, but when the modes it has are presented as strongly as they are, that's not necessarily a huge issue.
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  49. May 28, 2016
    10
    The score is low because all the player of CS:GO are underrating this game. The game has its good things and bad things but in summary I think it deserves a 9 and could reach 10 as begin having more free content .
  50. May 27, 2016
    10
    I think it is a great shooter from Blizzard. Its the best I can't stop playing it. I got it for ps4 and once i started my first round I was so excited that it came with all its characters and weapons. Honestly I just wanted to write a review to give it a 10 out of 10 because I love this game.
  51. Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Es lo mejor que se ha inventado desde la rueda, después de haber jugado a esto puedo morir tranquilo sabiendo que he disfrutado la 8º maravilla del mundo, bien inmaterial de la humanidad por Unesco y ya nada podrá ser superado.
  52. Jul 2, 2016
    9
    When I first saw Overwatch last year I didn't think much of the game, just thought it was another Team Fortress 2 rip off. But now that I had a friend convince me to buy it I realize that it is so much more than that. Each character feels like it had so much thought put into it and it amazes me. My personal favorite is Tracer, she's a great distraction while my team continues to do theWhen I first saw Overwatch last year I didn't think much of the game, just thought it was another Team Fortress 2 rip off. But now that I had a friend convince me to buy it I realize that it is so much more than that. Each character feels like it had so much thought put into it and it amazes me. My personal favorite is Tracer, she's a great distraction while my team continues to do the objective. This game is so fun I enjoy playing as a support character, which i'm typically terrible at. Like Lucio doesn't even feel like a support character even though he is great at it with his health and speed boosts. This game really started to get hype and I didn't want to believe it but now I can't stop playing it. The only reason its not a 10 is because it's pretty expensive for a game with no single-player mode. So if you happened to like Team Fortress 2, I suggest buying this game Expand
  53. Nov 30, 2016
    9
    I bought this game during the black Friday sale and I love it! It is super fun. It has some cool lore (I recommend watching the shorts on the PlayOverwatch YouTube channel). If you like team class based shooters with a little bit of customization, you will like this game.
  54. Dec 22, 2016
    10
    The layers in the gameplay are phenomenal. I played a lot of different shooters but this one is top notch. The balance is great and the gameplay is butter smooth. At first, I doubted the amount of content but after I while when I started to notice the layers in the gameplay of each character, I realized that to master this game I have to play a lot. People who say the content is notThe layers in the gameplay are phenomenal. I played a lot of different shooters but this one is top notch. The balance is great and the gameplay is butter smooth. At first, I doubted the amount of content but after I while when I started to notice the layers in the gameplay of each character, I realized that to master this game I have to play a lot. People who say the content is not sufficient are blind for the depth of the gameplay Overwatch offers. Job well done, Blizzard! Expand
  55. Dec 28, 2016
    9
    True Rating: 9.0

    Pros: - Something for everybody - Regular content updates and patches - Just about every character is fun and interesting - Lovable characters - Emphasis on teamplay over individual performance Cons: - Some characters are straight up un-fun to play against (Bastion/Mei/Junkrat in particular) - Strength as a competitive game is questionable - Loot box system
    True Rating: 9.0

    Pros:
    - Something for everybody
    - Regular content updates and patches
    - Just about every character is fun and interesting
    - Lovable characters
    - Emphasis on teamplay over individual performance

    Cons:
    - Some characters are straight up un-fun to play against (Bastion/Mei/Junkrat in particular)
    - Strength as a competitive game is questionable
    - Loot box system is ****
    - Matchmaking is not the greatest
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  56. May 31, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I had ever played, very good graphics and characters, most people are just complaining that doesn't have a story mode. But if you knew that this a game tat doesn't have it, why did you bought it in the first place? You can't critic an apple for don't taste like an orange. This is a multiplayer online game for people that likes multiplayer games, and this is one of theOne of the best games I had ever played, very good graphics and characters, most people are just complaining that doesn't have a story mode. But if you knew that this a game tat doesn't have it, why did you bought it in the first place? You can't critic an apple for don't taste like an orange. This is a multiplayer online game for people that likes multiplayer games, and this is one of the bests on it. 100% recommended Expand
  57. Aug 8, 2016
    10
    I'm giving the game a 10 to balance out the review score. In reality, I think the game is an 8/10. It's so much fun and the developers keep releasing free extra content. It's constantly rebalancing and adding new things. The game is not just standalone, though. To fully enjoy Overwatch you NEED a team of 5 friends to amke a 6 man squad and you also need to read the comics and see theI'm giving the game a 10 to balance out the review score. In reality, I think the game is an 8/10. It's so much fun and the developers keep releasing free extra content. It's constantly rebalancing and adding new things. The game is not just standalone, though. To fully enjoy Overwatch you NEED a team of 5 friends to amke a 6 man squad and you also need to read the comics and see the animated shorts to get any of the story. However, in game the gameplay is simply amazing. Varied heroes with different abilities, and every one feels unique in it's own way. All of them can be useful. I highly recommend playing it. Replay value is infinite. The competitive mode is broken for now, but it's more about the games itself. It's a gem that I keep coming back to. Expand
  58. Feb 6, 2017
    9
    TIER 1

    + Polished, fun, diverse, and beautiful -- on the surface, little goes wrong in this title. + Provides a variety of player experiences and fantasies, caters itself well to all demographics from casual to high level play. ? Most major "problems" with the game come from two things: players' unwillingness to focus on objectives at low skill levels, and the reality that this title
    TIER 1

    + Polished, fun, diverse, and beautiful -- on the surface, little goes wrong in this title.
    + Provides a variety of player experiences and fantasies, caters itself well to all demographics from casual to high level play.
    ? Most major "problems" with the game come from two things: players' unwillingness to focus on objectives at low skill levels, and the reality that this title has a much lower skill ceiling than most good FPS games.
    ? From my experience, it started to feel stale around the 200 hour mark. Good staying power for a game, but doesn't compare well to my 1000+ hours logged in DotA 2 and League of Legends.
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  59. Dec 9, 2016
    10
    I'm not a big fan of competitive games, but Overwatch stands out. The creative characters, abilities and maps make it different from all the other team based competitive games.

    I was looking for a game to put many hours into, and i have definitely found it!
  60. Jun 16, 2016
    8
    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter.. there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign.. Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action… There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank
    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter..
    there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign..
    Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action…
    There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank and support.. so you can contribute to your team in any way you please whether that’s getting kills, being a shield, or healing
    Some classes do have more character variety than the other.. but every last character has its own weapon and special abilities with cool downs, so youre guaranteed to find one to match your playstyle, and hopefully youll find at least 1 in each class for whatever each situation calls for, as you can switch characters during the match much like a gun loadout in other competitive multiplayer shooters
    so if youre not feeling one, go down the list until you find your right fit..
    All of this is great,, every character feels useful in their own way..
    The only problem is theres not much here
    There are 12 maps here which is a decent amount of variety, but none stood out to me…
    I can easily name maps in other shooters that are fun to just run around and kill people in..
    But I couldn’t here.. they all really feel the same…
    And evry mission is just objective based…
    You have capture.. escort…and control…
    Basically youre either fighting or defending a section of the map at all times…
    I understand that these are really the only kind of missions that make sense in a game thats about character variety…
    But I’d like to see some innovation beyond just the characters…
    Maybe coming up with modes for each individual classes, such as a team death match for offense and tanks only
    a tower defense for the defense and support team…
    get creative
    Not just the same modes in every other shooter set inside pretty average maps…
    After you’ve put your hours into the game youll level up which unlocks a loot box…
    And inside of these loot boxes are garbage taunts, costumes, and sprays…
    You grind to looks different while you do the same thing for hours on end.
    Which honestly I wouldn’t mind all too much if there was more gameplay variety
    I can only capture and defend for so long
    Negatives aside, Overwatch is a decently fun multiplayer shooter that I feel fans of this genre will enjoy
    I give overwatch an 8.0/10
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  61. May 28, 2016
    10
    this trailer had some emotional and action scenes . i think blizzard wants to blow up the shooter genre with this @Overwatch and i believe this @Overwatch will BLOW UP the Blizzard!!!! . i believe this game with this trailer and older trailers.

    Good Luck Blizzard
  62. Jun 6, 2016
    10
    Good servers. Fluent and fun. I tell you as a TF2 player that this game is totaly dierent to TF2 however it has some similities but you dont notice them when yo play. the graphics are amazing
  63. Jun 7, 2016
    10
    Let me start by stating that my real rating for this game is an 8, due to the slightly unrewarding progression system. But I am giving it a 10 anyway because:

    - Gameplay is awesome, neither hardcore or casual players get frustrated since team composition is required and encouraged naturally - Sound design is intelligent! - This game's marketing campaign and media released content has
    Let me start by stating that my real rating for this game is an 8, due to the slightly unrewarding progression system. But I am giving it a 10 anyway because:

    - Gameplay is awesome, neither hardcore or casual players get frustrated since team composition is required and encouraged naturally
    - Sound design is intelligent!
    - This game's marketing campaign and media released content has to be praised, it was massive! Hype was real for thousands of people (and we all know that hype sells even bad games). This may be the reason for low user scores though, because hype is often the cause of unrealistic or impatient expectations.
    - Many reviewers are too extreme and gave this game low scores... if this game was a 0, then those really bad games or those that are corporate scams (pay to win, DLC story mode, gameplay affecting microtransactions, unbalanced fights, etc) need a new measuring scale.
    - The price was adapted here, making me able to buy it. In my case, I live in a country where games are really expensive and take a large portion of the average salary... this game was kind of expensive, but I payed only $8 more than what I payed for Rocket League (RL is actually $20).
    - I've already spent 22 hours playing Overwatch, which is more than what it took me to finish Far Cry 3 (a full priced game, with non farovable currency adaptation here, it costed around 1/10 of my wage). And I consider myself a casual player (have to work on weekdays and also take care of my home first)
    - Developers are not ignoring what the community says, I've only seen this coming from indie developers in the past.

    Cons: You have already read most important ones from the rest of the reviews and from angry gamers;
    - Progression system could be better (we are waiting for Ranked Mode)
    - Price is high, I know I praised the conversion here, but globally it is (not a single close friend or coworker bought it, only friends from other countries did). Bad reviews are not deserved and do not help into this matter.
    - Game needs more skins variety, as well as some fun clothing accesories (Hats!)

    That's all... An 8/10 with chances to become a 10/10.
    A childish and unmature 10/10 here on Metacritic because ridiculously low scores are also childish and unfair.
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  64. Jun 9, 2016
    8
    The game has lots of promise, it already has an abundance of very well balanced characters (with each having a unique playing style might I add), a decent amount of maps and modes (which are plenty of fun to play with friends), a soon to come competitive mode, and other cool little details that make the game just great. The game is fast paced and very fun. There isn't one moment in a matchThe game has lots of promise, it already has an abundance of very well balanced characters (with each having a unique playing style might I add), a decent amount of maps and modes (which are plenty of fun to play with friends), a soon to come competitive mode, and other cool little details that make the game just great. The game is fast paced and very fun. There isn't one moment in a match where I feel like I am doing nothing. All that I ask of the game now is that they have skins for the weapons apart from the skins themselves, so that everyone has different combinations of body skins as well as weapon skins. The game has very good graphics and an awesome art style to complement it.

    My Verdict: Well worth the $40 USD as it is much more fun than many fps games that are more pricey than this game
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  65. Nov 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nice game
    gameplay : 10/10
    Technical Graphics : 10/10
    Art Graphic : 10/10
    Music : 10/10
    Sound : 10/10

    Gameplay is very balanced and balanced
    Adhere to the primary mission of the fun of a game
    Very beautiful artistic designs
    Excellent technical graphics and a fixed rate of 60 frames
    Beloved heroes
    Excellent servers
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  66. Dec 29, 2016
    9
    Some fresh air for FPS with new standards for a different kind of experience. Wonderful character design, great artistic direction and a very funny gameplay.
  67. Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Make no mistake. This game is currently feature light. While there are a good few maps you'll quickly find yourself familiar with them which is both good and bad. There is also only 4 objective types; protect a point, contest a point, escort a payload and a hybrid of the first and third.

    However the character roster is incredibly well balanced, diverse and fun to play. Even people new
    Make no mistake. This game is currently feature light. While there are a good few maps you'll quickly find yourself familiar with them which is both good and bad. There is also only 4 objective types; protect a point, contest a point, escort a payload and a hybrid of the first and third.

    However the character roster is incredibly well balanced, diverse and fun to play. Even people new to FPS / Arena games and those whom have dismissed them before will find a play style to love and a character they either relate to or find amusing. With new content and subtle character changes to come frequently the game will only keep on developing. The first content update is due this month which is well in time before the game becomes stale.
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  68. Jan 1, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a ton of fun, I've spent so many hours on just my free weekend, then I bought the game after. I was having fun in no time. I play on Xbox, almost no problems. There is a internet problem sometimes, and when I play with friends I never win competive. But, that's just me. The heroes are:
    Wall-E
    Harambe
    Thor
    Grandma
    Bots o' Balls
    and more.
  69. Jan 17, 2017
    10
    Vraiment un très bon jeu avec plus de 300h de jeu je ne me suis jamais ennuyer, le jeu peut tourner même sur des pc de basse qualité. malgré un prix de 30 euro le jeu na rien a jalouser a tf2 avec c'est arme payante ..... (ez les rageus) alors que la en payent les 30 euro on a tout ce qui fait des ce jeu un bon jeu des personnage haut en couleur un gameplay au petit oignon et une trèsVraiment un très bon jeu avec plus de 300h de jeu je ne me suis jamais ennuyer, le jeu peut tourner même sur des pc de basse qualité. malgré un prix de 30 euro le jeu na rien a jalouser a tf2 avec c'est arme payante ..... (ez les rageus) alors que la en payent les 30 euro on a tout ce qui fait des ce jeu un bon jeu des personnage haut en couleur un gameplay au petit oignon et une très bonne communauté ! donc malgré l’absence de campagne solo rattraper par le super travaille de cinématique de blizzard , et des petit problème de serveur et de hit box aujourd'hui régler le jeu est excellent ! Expand
  70. Jun 20, 2016
    9
    I am giving this a 9/10 after 17hrs of play because of the innovative combination of moba and fps. The fluidity of gameplay reminds me of the classic unreal tournament. Colorful cast of characters filled with blasting personality (how often do you remember characters and their lines from an FPS?). Enjoyable teamwork plays with friends for wins. It is astonishing to read all theseI am giving this a 9/10 after 17hrs of play because of the innovative combination of moba and fps. The fluidity of gameplay reminds me of the classic unreal tournament. Colorful cast of characters filled with blasting personality (how often do you remember characters and their lines from an FPS?). Enjoyable teamwork plays with friends for wins. It is astonishing to read all these haters on the user review section who just blurt BS out of their behinds...

    I havent played a competitive FPS for a few years and I am having a blast with this new IP from Blizz. It is pretty BS to see people giving this the worst score possible of 0 because that score should be reserved for games which are broken to the point of being unplayable... I havent suffered from any crash or bug in my play time. It has a pretty good voice chat system. the characters were well polished and balanced enough at launch. The match making is quick.

    My only complaint is the lack of competitive match making at launch.
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  71. Jan 12, 2017
    10
    Overwatch is a masterpiece of design, presentation, and attention to detail, and while its far from a new idea, its sheer polish and style make it hard not to love. The game looks, sounds, and runs incredibly well, which is a testament to the near unrivaled technical skill of the Blizzard team.

    As someone who has never really delved into a dedicated PvP game before, and has in fact
    Overwatch is a masterpiece of design, presentation, and attention to detail, and while its far from a new idea, its sheer polish and style make it hard not to love. The game looks, sounds, and runs incredibly well, which is a testament to the near unrivaled technical skill of the Blizzard team.

    As someone who has never really delved into a dedicated PvP game before, and has in fact studiously avoided them, the fact that Overwatch managed to lure me in and make me appreciate the appeal of this type of game for the first time is the biggest tribute I can give it. If you're someone who generally avoid's PvP games, I would say give it a shot, as its about as noob friendly as a game like this can get, while still having plenty of scope for improvement if you find yourself wanting to put in the work to "git gud".
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  72. Jun 28, 2016
    9
    Fun and light, lots of characters to try out that feel unique. A campaign would have been great, but for $40 i cant really complain. Just an overall easy to pick up and play game.
  73. May 27, 2016
    9
    Gaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence aboutGaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence about giving Overwatch a shot. Expand
  74. May 23, 2017
    10
    I'm not fanboying, I know this game isn't 10/10, I'd give it an 8 or 9, however, there's a lot of people here who for some reason hate the game and give it criminally low reviews. I'm just gonna say they're COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG.

    Overwatch takes a lot of inspiration from multiple other titles, such as TF2 or MOBAs. It's not ripping them off and if you have played the game, you
    I'm not fanboying, I know this game isn't 10/10, I'd give it an 8 or 9, however, there's a lot of people here who for some reason hate the game and give it criminally low reviews. I'm just gonna say they're COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG.

    Overwatch takes a lot of inspiration from multiple other titles, such as TF2 or MOBAs. It's not ripping them off and if you have played the game, you know this is true. The game itself blends all these influences together greatly, creating an incredibly fun gameplay loop playable for a long time. I have 150 hours on TF2 and it did get boring after some time. Now, I've been playing Overwatch for three months, I have 50 hours and I'm not even getting close to being bored. That's how good the gameplay (which this entire game is based on) is. Even after 50 hours I'm still excited to play the next round. There's more than enough variety for the game to keep being fun. It's much better to have fourteen great maps than 50 pointless mazes, isn't that right, TF2? The maps are also the only thing that gets a tiny bit repetitive. The characters themselves are vastly different from each other, original and so much fun to play. I do not understand why some of the female ones are so sexualized, but I don't let that take away my enjoyment for this game. Plus, the creators care very much about the game and address many of these issues as well as they update the game with new features, events and heroes.

    The art style of Overwatch is great too. The Blizzard polish works very well for this game and gives it also some originality. Speaking of Blizzard, YOU KNOW WHAT? FORGET ABOUT IT!!! I JUST REALIZED I'M TRYING TO JUSTIFY MY LOVE FOR A GREAT GAME IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF 9 YEAR OLD KIDS WHO GIVE THIS GAME A 0/10 BECAUSE THEY THINK THE 'RE EDGY. **** these people. I genuinely don't understand what's their problem. None of their comments are valid and if they are, they don't justify a 0/10.
    Can someone please tell me why are there so many terrible reviews?
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  75. Jun 20, 2016
    10
    Im all over Blizzard games, i love each one of them, and this game is not an exception! I love this game!
    Though the game can be repetative i didnt feel like i wanted to stop playing it.
  76. Jun 26, 2016
    9
    Pretty good game but quickly tired of the game and the cost too high especially editions and so pretty dynamic shooter with panache and good graphics, realistic characters on this 9/10
  77. Dec 31, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a brilliant first person shooter, the first from Blizzard, and I'd have to say they nailed it. The characters are unique and all have different abilities which are useful in certain situations, the gameplay is fun and addicting, being easy to learn but hard to master. Blizzard are actively giving the game new features, skins for different heroes, not to mention entirely newOverwatch is a brilliant first person shooter, the first from Blizzard, and I'd have to say they nailed it. The characters are unique and all have different abilities which are useful in certain situations, the gameplay is fun and addicting, being easy to learn but hard to master. Blizzard are actively giving the game new features, skins for different heroes, not to mention entirely new heroes, maps and gamemodes to play on. The community is a little toxic but if you can get over 'the internet' then you'll have a great time. Expand
  78. Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Ultimately, what it comes down to with Overwatch is that almost everyone who plays it has a ton of fun with it, and ends up playing the game a lot. The game looks good, sounds good, and feels great to play. It's accessible but rewards mastery.

    I give Overwatch a 10/10 rating not because I believe it is perfect, or because it has everything that I could possibly want it to have. I give
    Ultimately, what it comes down to with Overwatch is that almost everyone who plays it has a ton of fun with it, and ends up playing the game a lot. The game looks good, sounds good, and feels great to play. It's accessible but rewards mastery.

    I give Overwatch a 10/10 rating not because I believe it is perfect, or because it has everything that I could possibly want it to have. I give it that rating because I give it my highest recommendation. I think if you enjoy arena shooters, it's virtually guaranteed that you will enjoy and get your money's worth out of playing Overwatch. And if you don't enjoy arena shooters... you might still love Overwatch. It's a game of superlative quality, and any criticisms you can level at it simply will not change that brute fact.

    Although I see where a lot of the criticisms of the game are coming from, I think they're mostly off-base.

    People say the game is "incomplete." This is true in the sense that it is in active development. I do not feel that it is true in the sense that the game lacks sufficient features or content to provide a full, satisfactory experience for the majority of players who try it.

    People say that the game is derivative -- most commonly, they say that it is derivative of TF2. This is true to a limited extent, but does not constitute a substantive criticism. Team Fortress 2 is about a decade old now -- it is high time we've seen a modern iteration on the concept. Further, Overwatch is highly distinct from TF2 in the way it plays, not to mention the way it looks.

    People criticize the game on its business model -- saying that it should be F2P, or that it should be less expensive, or that it should not feature microtransactions. While I have some quibbles myself with the microtransaction system (I refuse to pay real money to gamble for digital goods), I think the business model is generally a healthy, pro-consumer one that will facilitate active development of the game without bleeding customers dry.

    Ultimately, you're paying $40 for a multiplayer game that is tons of fun for 100+ hours or easily more, and which is in active development. You can pay more for cosmetic features, but unlocking a fair number of the cosmetics that you want through gameplay is only a moderate grind by, say, F2P standards. Having a progression system that people have some incentive to care about even if they are not serious try-hard players, but which does not affect gameplay is likely good for the long-term health of the game -- as fun as it is, having something to work towards is compelling and satisfying.

    The game is not flawless, but criticisms of the game's value proposition strike me as misguided. You can ask for a perfectly polished $40 game with 30+ heroes, 20+ maps, a single player campaign, tons of great cosmetics out of the box, no microtransactions, ongoing support and a robust competitive scene... or you could live in reality and appreciate that as far as value for your money goes, it doesn't get much better than Overwatch.
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  79. Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Great game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was notGreat game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was not full of low res leftover sprites. Biggest strength is the intensity of group match endings and getting praised after the killcam. Biggest flaw is running back to the objective after you've been killed by the 20 tickrate behind a corner. Expand
  80. Jun 23, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a great game.
    It may be lacking content, it may not be the best looking game out there, and yes, it is a fusion between TF2 and MOBAs, but nothing of this really matters, when the game itself is of such high quality.
    Please, trust me when i say that you will have the best game experience of this year playing this game.
  81. Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Very fun and intense game, that has character options for the twitchy kid and the more mature, tactical adult who may not have the same reflexes. Made me have fun playing FPS again after 20 years!
  82. Jun 24, 2016
    9
    Many good characters eg Mercy, Torjorn, Roadhog, Winston and other . This game compare with Team Fortress, but in OverWatch graphics is very awesome, in Team Fortress graphics is average, even for 2008 and in Team Fortress there isn't story, in OverWatch there is story and multiplayer, in OverWatch very awesome multiplayer and I think this is one of the best multiplayer shooter andMany good characters eg Mercy, Torjorn, Roadhog, Winston and other . This game compare with Team Fortress, but in OverWatch graphics is very awesome, in Team Fortress graphics is average, even for 2008 and in Team Fortress there isn't story, in OverWatch there is story and multiplayer, in OverWatch very awesome multiplayer and I think this is one of the best multiplayer shooter and gameplay in OverWatch is wonderful as and characters and graphics . Expand
  83. Jul 17, 2016
    10
    What can I say? Blizzard aren't prolific developers, but they definitely make sure they nail a game before releasing it.

    Overwatch is a revolutionary FPS game - the sheer inventiveness and variety in the choice of hero you get to play is unprecedented and the game is very well balanced. For me, it's a game changer - a team based shooter with real panache and flair and just thoroughly
    What can I say? Blizzard aren't prolific developers, but they definitely make sure they nail a game before releasing it.

    Overwatch is a revolutionary FPS game - the sheer inventiveness and variety in the choice of hero you get to play is unprecedented and the game is very well balanced. For me, it's a game changer - a team based shooter with real panache and flair and just thoroughly enjoyable.

    More maps and game modes would be great, but I'm sure these are already in development, and best of all will be free.

    My favourite video game in a long, long time.
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  84. Jul 13, 2016
    10
    Usually I pay no attention to the critic score and only pay attention to the user score, but for this game, the critic score is closer to accurate.

    Yes, it's a TF2 ripoff, but it's a TF2 ripoff done extremely well. They have expanded on the character selection drastically and the variation in gameplay comes in the form of your opponents character selections. with 21 (22 soon)
    Usually I pay no attention to the critic score and only pay attention to the user score, but for this game, the critic score is closer to accurate.

    Yes, it's a TF2 ripoff, but it's a TF2 ripoff done extremely well. They have expanded on the character selection drastically and the variation in gameplay comes in the form of your opponents character selections. with 21 (22 soon) characters to choose from each game feels different than the last.

    To all the critics yelling about class balancing, they just don't know how to play the game. Every class has an answer. The people complaining about imbalances probably have not explored each character to their full potential. It is an extremely well balanced and fair game.

    Plus, it's just fun. Admittedly waaaay more fun if you have a group you can communicate with. The in-game VOIP sounds very clear, but rarely do you get a pub group where more than one or two people actually talk. I typically play in discord with a full team of 6, which is always satisfying.

    If you're on the fence about purchasing this game, don't listen to the negative reviews about it being a TF2 clone. TF2 is a 9 year old GREAT game, but Overwatch has expanded on that game type immensely.

    I went 10/10 to offset the absurdity of giving this game anything less than an 8 or 9......
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  85. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    This is by far one of the best PC games I've ever played. I didn't start playing until 2017. Even in 2019, they're still adding stuff and not charging you for some bs DLC

  86. Oct 9, 2016
    9
    Overall, its a great game. Smooth animations, great textures and graphics, immersive sound, amazing number of interesting classes (each one very easy to pick up), and quick match making. The combat is fun and rewarding, the classes are very diverse and they did a great job with balancing them.
  87. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The single best game of all time. The only problem with this game is other people, specifically the people that pick characters that don't fit the team composition and refuse to change. They suck. The game doesn't. A flawlessly designed game with infinite replay value and constant content updates. Blizzard is the best at making games for a reason.
  88. Jul 20, 2017
    10
    When the game first came out, there was barely anything to hold one's attention. Now, comp mode, new characters, maps, events. This game has been drastically overhauled. It is now the most quality online fps on the market. The balancing has seen significant improvements. Easy 10.
  89. Nov 30, 2017
    9
    This game is awesome when you know what is teamwork. I have been playing counter strike and battlefield for more than 10 years. really like this game for the past 3 months and cant stop playing.
    why it is not perfect? we need more maps more modes that we can have fun with.
  90. Apr 1, 2020
    9
    This is the Super Smash Bros. of FPS. So many quality types of classes to play around with, with a dedicated (but unfortunately highly toxic) esports scene - this is one of the staples of modern shooters. One of the best shooters of the decades for being innovative and breaking the mould and with a fantastic art style.
  91. Jul 24, 2017
    10
    I spent $40 on it 6 months ago.

    Have played it non stop.

    Cons: some very salty, toxic players

    Pros: Extremely addictive, smooth gameplay, very strategic and tons of easy fun.

    Just don't play competitive mode unless you want your blood pressure to rise.
  92. Jul 26, 2017
    10
    When TF2 is too old and everyone is bored to collect hats and other f2p crap, there is Overwatch introducing fresh gameplay and setting. Every TF2 fan must realize that OW is good and you need to try it. This game costs a lot? But you get quality product with that. Community is quite good and fun. Even considering the fact that some people say that it became too toxic. Toxicity is inWhen TF2 is too old and everyone is bored to collect hats and other f2p crap, there is Overwatch introducing fresh gameplay and setting. Every TF2 fan must realize that OW is good and you need to try it. This game costs a lot? But you get quality product with that. Community is quite good and fun. Even considering the fact that some people say that it became too toxic. Toxicity is in DOTA2, CSGO, PUBG and other popular this days games. OW community is much better than this trash communities listed above. Come on, buy it and try it, you wont be disappointed. Expand
  93. Oct 9, 2018
    10
    This is just here to balance out the unfair zeros, I actually give the game a 8/10. The combat is fun and surprisingly doesn't get repetetive after hundreds of hours.
  94. Aug 13, 2016
    9
    If you are someone who tried out League of legends and liked the concept of it but didnt like the gameplay, you should definetly give this a try. This has the same concept of a moba with fps genre mixed in. Its great for older fps gamers who are tired of COD and BF. I highly recommend it, the community is friendly most of the time, the competitive modes do create raging teammates. Overall 9/10
  95. Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Before I started playing Overwatch, my outlook on Multiplayer was...ehh. But then I tried out the beta and I just fell in love with multiplayer over again. It's like Team Fortress 2, with different sections for character, yet it's more fast paced and isn't based on kills. It's a game that encourages teamplay, and the best way to play it is with friends. I also liked the art style. It'sBefore I started playing Overwatch, my outlook on Multiplayer was...ehh. But then I tried out the beta and I just fell in love with multiplayer over again. It's like Team Fortress 2, with different sections for character, yet it's more fast paced and isn't based on kills. It's a game that encourages teamplay, and the best way to play it is with friends. I also liked the art style. It's friendly, pretty, and very Pixar-like.

    But the best part are the characters. Some have VERY small balancing issues, but they are all well balanced and each character has their counters. Not only that, but no one character does the same thing, each one does unique stuff. Tracer can dash around and rewind time while blasting enemies with her pistols, Widowmaker snipes and is able to tell the team of enemy locations, D.va uses a mech to be the aggressor, blasting her way through enemies, and Zenyatta is able to turn enemies to butter with his discord orb. And what I really give a lot of credit to Blizzard for is how alive the characters are. Each have a personality that makes them as unique as their abilities. Personally, my favorite is Tracer.

    So, should you buy it? I mean, I thought it was worth it, and I have a lot of fun with my friends. But it's not a game meant for everybody. Each match can be 5 - 15 minutes long, meaning if you ever have a bit of time, you can play a single match before doing what needs to be done.

    Just don't get the Origins Edition unless you REALLY want those skins. I got the regular edition for 40 dollars, and it was worth every penny. If you love multiplayer, or want to try and get back into multiplayer, then Overwatch is the game for you.
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  96. Sep 20, 2016
    9
    fast, fun, and extremely well designed,overwatch combines the fun of tf2 and the pace of COD ,while avoiding both of the series pitfalls........

    95%
  97. Jul 11, 2016
    10
    As a long time player of Blizzard games, i saw overwatch few years ago, and it looked very interesting. Unfortunately i couldn't get key so i first played it with open beta, and i had so much fun with it. And even as a "proud" pirate who doesn't but every game he plays just good ones i couldn't wait for overwatch to be released. So i have bought the game and never regret it. Yes it hasAs a long time player of Blizzard games, i saw overwatch few years ago, and it looked very interesting. Unfortunately i couldn't get key so i first played it with open beta, and i had so much fun with it. And even as a "proud" pirate who doesn't but every game he plays just good ones i couldn't wait for overwatch to be released. So i have bought the game and never regret it. Yes it has some frustrating moments especially in competitive mode, but the game is still fresh it will be updated so i have no worries for the future of OW
    It has really nice heroes, interesting story, atmosphere, i've been playing it every day, great game.
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  98. Aug 7, 2016
    9
    Blizzard, GOOD JOB! This is amazing first person shooter game. I am really happy that Blizzard put so much effort into it and the result is just nice. I really like lore about characters, amazing cinematics and gameplay itself. Overwatch is running without any technical issues and is amazing. There is still place for some improvements, especially in competitive matches - I dont like muchBlizzard, GOOD JOB! This is amazing first person shooter game. I am really happy that Blizzard put so much effort into it and the result is just nice. I really like lore about characters, amazing cinematics and gameplay itself. Overwatch is running without any technical issues and is amazing. There is still place for some improvements, especially in competitive matches - I dont like much current Sudden Death, etc. Even I would really love to see single player campaign for more story. Anyway minor flaws aside, this is currently the best shooter game you can play!

    Graphic - 9
    Gameplay - 10
    Lasting Appeal - 8
    Execution - 9

    Overall - 9
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  99. Aug 25, 2017
    10
    How the user score is 6.8?
    Well, don't mind it, probably some people with problems..
    This game is the best fps games.
    everything in it is just perfect.. just buy it, a complete masterpiece
  100. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is great. I have spent more than 30 hours (assuming OBT + after release time) and have got 27 level currently. I haven't any ideas to stop playing this game, since it's very fascinating. There are many heroes which will be interesting for everyone, without any exceptions. What is cool about this game is that Blizzard made it user-friendly. Seriously, look at the interface andOverwatch is great. I have spent more than 30 hours (assuming OBT + after release time) and have got 27 level currently. I haven't any ideas to stop playing this game, since it's very fascinating. There are many heroes which will be interesting for everyone, without any exceptions. What is cool about this game is that Blizzard made it user-friendly. Seriously, look at the interface and compare it with TF2. You will understand that Overwatch is for people. Thank you, Blizzard Entertainment, for another masterpiece! Expand
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 64
  2. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.