Overwatch (2016)

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  1. Agilio333
    Oct 31, 2016
    2
    Korean hackers are ruining the game. If you play from the US West coast, Europe, or South East Asia, you will be paired up with Korean hackers. In Korea, Overwatch itself is free. Players use "PC Bangs", internet cafes, to play and pay the cafe, which pays a royalty to Blizzard. Blizzard is actively profiting from the PC Bangs allowing users to download cheats, and letting the PC BangKorean hackers are ruining the game. If you play from the US West coast, Europe, or South East Asia, you will be paired up with Korean hackers. In Korea, Overwatch itself is free. Players use "PC Bangs", internet cafes, to play and pay the cafe, which pays a royalty to Blizzard. Blizzard is actively profiting from the PC Bangs allowing users to download cheats, and letting the PC Bang operates do whatever. Normally this wouldn't be such a problem if you have cheaters facing cheaters. But said cheaters are coming over to the non-Korean servers to climb competitive ranked games easier. If they start to lose the match, they'll turn on obvious auto-aiming cheats enough to reverse the game and win.

    Blizzard is making a LOT of money off of the PC Bangs and has no plan to deal with the cheaters. Do NOT buy a game where cheaters get the game for (mostly) free and are not banned.    … Expand
  2. zelloxy
    Jul 4, 2016
    2
    It was a fun casual game that you could play for a few hours a few solo or with a friend. But now that "competitive" is out, the community has gone to sh*t and the MMR (match making rank) is utterly horrible. How can a game that allows you to join as a single player not even reward you one bit even though almost carry the team and end up loosing? If you do not join as a premade as of nowIt was a fun casual game that you could play for a few hours a few solo or with a friend. But now that "competitive" is out, the community has gone to sh*t and the MMR (match making rank) is utterly horrible. How can a game that allows you to join as a single player not even reward you one bit even though almost carry the team and end up loosing? If you do not join as a premade as of now this game mode is not for you.… Expand
  3. Kuarinofu
    Jun 2, 2016
    2
    Could've been a good f2p game you can enjoy with your friends. Instead it became a mediocre FPS with little to no content, minimal playerbase and the worst micro-transactions and loot systems you can think of.
  4. old_skool_gamer
    May 27, 2016
    2
    Overall disappointed in Blizzard. I really really wanted to give this game a chance. I have been a Blizzard fan since Warcraft 1 on PC...owning and playing every game they have released religiously.

    Overwatch has good character design, smooth game play, decent graphics on PC/PS4 but no innovative features or game modes that will pull me away from any of my top FPS/TPS games (old and    Overall disappointed in Blizzard. I really really wanted to give this game a chance. I have been a Blizzard fan since Warcraft 1 on PC...owning and playing every game they have released religiously.

    Overwatch has good character design, smooth game play, decent graphics on PC/PS4 but no innovative features or game modes that will pull me away from any of my top FPS/TPS games (old and new). Overwatch is a simplified FPS compared to others and it's not necessarily a bad thing. The maps are well designed for close quarter battles and the game doesn't drag long.
    I think the simplicity of it will draw new players to the genre so they can pick it up easily. To me, it seems like they made this game for beginners to the FPS genre. Sure vets can still play it and have fun with the characters abilities but if you look at it overall it's not as FUN as it can and should be.

    It reminds me of the same thing they tried to do when they entered the MOBA genre with Heroes of the Storm. They simplified it compared to other MOBA games but I got bored of it quickly. Maybe I'm an old hardcore gamer and I want to get my money's worth. But $60 is alot of money for a multiplayer only FPS game with only 2 modes There's not even a campaign with all the story behind the characters.
    Star Wars Battlefront basically multiplayer only but Battlefront is a much better FPS. Like AMAZING compared to boring Overwatch! Plus, the 2 game modes of hold the area and move the convoy aren't really exciting at all to play. Couldn't they think of something more creative? Heck! The game modes in Unreal Tournament especially 2004 still blow the Overwatch away. Unreal 2004 (and on) still has the most enjoyable and creative progression objectives like Assault, Onslaught, etc. Instead of a boring hold this spot then protect this new spot or convey. It would've helped Overwatch tremendously if they learned from the game modes of Call of Duty, Castle Wolfenstein, Unreal Tournament and not just copying mainly Team Fortress. I would've gladly pay $60 for this multiplayer-exclusive FPS game if it had better modes and features. For example, maybe with some maps or modes they could have a train fight scenario to find the bomb, destroy big turret by progressively completing objectives. So Overwatch is just a plain shooter. Nothing special at all. You could play any sci-fi shooter of the past and still get the same experience but just without the awesome character design.

    Overwatch took some good ideas from some FPS but not enough to make it great.
    It's just a "clone" FPS with a gorgeous reskin of characters with special moves.
    I'm a big fan of Blizzard and have played all their games religiously and even own collector's edition of all the PC games (from Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft and I even bought the Overwatch one). But I'm sorry I have to give this one a bad rating. Not sure who took over creative directing at Blizzard but this one is a fail to me. It might do well for teeny-boppers and millenials that jump on the hype. And most likely Blizzard will front a bunch of $million dollar tournaments because they can. But that still doesn't help make this a great FPS. It's below average to me. Even Team Fortress and Counterstrike are more fun than this. They may only have a few maps or modes but they were the originators and still the BEST. Blizzard tried to copy them and some other FPS but ended up being flat in the end.    … Expand
  5. Ymirok
    Aug 14, 2016
    2
    Overwatch is superficially pleasing but the depth is nowhere to be seen. There are no alternate weapons for characters and they can only be played in one or two ways. Their abilities are far from original, borrowing heavily from a variety of games. To top it off, some abilities don't even require aiming. In an FPS. Do you see the contradiction here? A genre that's supposed to reward skill.Overwatch is superficially pleasing but the depth is nowhere to be seen. There are no alternate weapons for characters and they can only be played in one or two ways. Their abilities are far from original, borrowing heavily from a variety of games. To top it off, some abilities don't even require aiming. In an FPS. Do you see the contradiction here? A genre that's supposed to reward skill. In addition, hitboxes are completely wack. Simple google this (and look at videos about it) to find out how silly they are. Oh, a word about "progression" too. There is literally nothing to unlock except cosmetics. That'll surely help its longevity!

    To summarize; a game that looks good on the outside but has very, very low depth and doesn't require as much skill as any budding FPS fan would want it to. This is pretty much Baby's First FPS.    … Expand
  6. Ramiro1992
    Nov 26, 2016
    2
    This game is one of the most overhyped piece of **** ever made, come on, I have more fun playing 90's fps.
    This game is just a poor copy of Team Fortress 2, there's no strategy involved, just mindless shooting and shooting without any tactic whatsoever, call of duty style.
    Bad Things: - No good single player mode (poor AI bots only) - Bad and REPETITIVE gameplay overall -    This game is one of the most overhyped piece of **** ever made, come on, I have more fun playing 90's fps.
    This game is just a poor copy of Team Fortress 2, there's no strategy involved, just mindless shooting and shooting without any tactic whatsoever, call of duty style.

    Bad Things:
    - No good single player mode (poor AI bots only)
    - Bad and REPETITIVE gameplay overall
    - Microtransactions (pay to win)
    - Very high pc requirements
    - Very expensive launch price
    - Uninspired characters
    - Weak weapons
    - Extrene overhype
    - Lag

    Good Things:
    None

    Veredict: This game is one of the main reasons that I lose faith in modern videogames, I rather play classic videogames instead this expensive garbage.
    Blizzard tried so hard to make more money after the fall of wow, and they failed miserably.
    2/10    … Expand
  7. askeptic
    May 24, 2016
    2
    The tag "Blizzard" and the extreme marketing campaign are tricking Gamer's of all types in to purchasing this unfinished potential. Overwatch, a game that should currently be F2P, is leveraging its Blizzard name to sell. The game features 21 unique Heroes, which is the only Pro to the game. Between poor level design, normal game modes with no team death match, no support for current PCThe tag "Blizzard" and the extreme marketing campaign are tricking Gamer's of all types in to purchasing this unfinished potential. Overwatch, a game that should currently be F2P, is leveraging its Blizzard name to sell. The game features 21 unique Heroes, which is the only Pro to the game. Between poor level design, normal game modes with no team death match, no support for current PC hardware, and extremely low replay ability, this game falls flat. After playing for over 10 hours, it is inherent that this game is missing so many features, settings, options, modes that would be normally found in any other current release title in regards to FPS. It takes a whole 10 min to see everything this game has to offer, and begin questioning while you are still playing. The Gamer community has left feedback since the first day of the Beta, in which Blizzard has completely ignored and/or created excuses for. An example is 21:9 support. A widely popular request, as it can be found in almost all other titles from 2015 forward. Blizzard says they do not have the time to add it to the game due to artistic work needing to be completed. However, they do have time to run a real expensive marketing campaign that ranges between comics, full motion videos, banners, and all sorts of other items that take away from the artists time. Furthermore, this 21:9 feature can be forced in to the game via a very simple "hack", which is solid proof that this feature can be supported very easily as it works flawlessly. Yet, Blizzard fails to respond to the community with anything that can be considered proper response. Secondly, the tick rate at which this game runs. It runs at 1/3 of what the MINIMUM should be in an FPS. Long story short, this makes your aiming inaccurate and destroys the entire concept of an online FPS. Nothing like being shot as you run around corners. Cheaters? Yep, Blizzard has no answer to those guys yet. While there will be cheaters in every game, they are running rampant in the games where nothing is being done, aka Overwatch. Lastly, micro-transactions. Something Blizzard kept quite on until launch (shady). While micro-transactions don't ruin this game, still kinda lame how you must pay more to get what you need, otherwise it is random. Remind me again as to what that initial payment went to?

    Tl:Dr - avoid this game like the plauge    … Expand
  8. donkeymoose
    Apr 21, 2020
    2
    Overwatch is an amazingly well made and polished base game. Unfortunately it is managed by people thinking they can make it into something as big as LoL or similar in terms of competetive gaming popularity. Every time they try to make it more appealing they make it less enjoyable bit by bit.

    Playing it is essentially like being in a job that should be amazing but having a boss who tries    Overwatch is an amazingly well made and polished base game. Unfortunately it is managed by people thinking they can make it into something as big as LoL or similar in terms of competetive gaming popularity. Every time they try to make it more appealing they make it less enjoyable bit by bit.

    Playing it is essentially like being in a job that should be amazing but having a boss who tries to micromanage every minor detail and change your aims and goals every couple of months.    … Expand
  9. LeonMetalero17
    May 29, 2016
    2
    Sin duda lo mismo de siempre, claramente un TIMO, como es posible que cobre un juego a precio completo, SIN campaña, full multijugador y ademas incompleto, es divertido no lo niego pero es en EXTREMO repetitivo, pocos mapas, pocos personajes que ademas están des balanceados, sin modo competitivo.
    En fin un poco divertido, NINGUNA innovación, precio abusivo y claramente es una copia    Sin duda lo mismo de siempre, claramente un TIMO, como es posible que cobre un juego a precio completo, SIN campaña, full multijugador y ademas incompleto, es divertido no lo niego pero es en EXTREMO repetitivo, pocos mapas, pocos personajes que ademas están des balanceados, sin modo competitivo.
    En fin un poco divertido, NINGUNA innovación, precio abusivo y claramente es una copia descarada de un FREE TO PLAY (Team Fortress 2)    … Expand
  10. isidore12
    Mar 23, 2022
    2
    Blizzard does beautiful games, but also add competitively to the extreme, to the point of toxicity.
    Overwatch is no exception, pleasant the first few hours, and toxic not long after.
    If you value who you are, I will play a more respectful game to individuals.
  11. JRo55
    Jan 26, 2023
    2
    Trash game for trash gamers with trash taste. I don’t know how anyone over the age of 12 could like this corny cringe-fest
  12. pigeonman
    Nov 4, 2017
    2
    The ranked game system is probably the worst I have ever played with. Once you are in the dumps you don't leave. There is no reset refresh. Play at a diamond level or a silver level it doesn't matter, once you are low ranked that is it. Truly a missed opportunity.
  13. ShellbyC__GT500
    Jul 10, 2018
    2
    Overrated an painfully mediocre. I got this game in my spare time to play with my friend and was disappointed by the long ma wait tch times, basic gameplay and lack of maps. I play TF2, and going from having 8+ game modes and 50+ maps on team fortress to 5 or so game modes and what feels like around 15 small maps just gets stale fast. On top of that, 6 person teams in my opinion make theOverrated an painfully mediocre. I got this game in my spare time to play with my friend and was disappointed by the long ma wait tch times, basic gameplay and lack of maps. I play TF2, and going from having 8+ game modes and 50+ maps on team fortress to 5 or so game modes and what feels like around 15 small maps just gets stale fast. On top of that, 6 person teams in my opinion make the game feel desolate, as I’m used to teams of up to 16 per side on TF2. Overwatch follows a trend that I think a lot of blizzard games follow, built for esports first and fun second.… Expand
  14. LifeHistory
    Jul 2, 2018
    2
    Overrated and Not original nor a fun game. Just another over hyped blizzard game. The characters are limited and have their own weapon that you cannot change which is boring as hell. I don't get how this is better than Unreal tournament or the multiplayer of HALO. Halo alone destroys this. Also its just another version of MOBA games if you match with bad people you will lose which youOverrated and Not original nor a fun game. Just another over hyped blizzard game. The characters are limited and have their own weapon that you cannot change which is boring as hell. I don't get how this is better than Unreal tournament or the multiplayer of HALO. Halo alone destroys this. Also its just another version of MOBA games if you match with bad people you will lose which you will a lot because they always force you to lose.

    And also it should have been F2P because its exactly just another MOBA in First Person Shooter style. You pay then you have to pay for skins and stuff. Just an example of a cash grab to fool kids with cosmetics and grab money from em.    … Expand
  15. Revannur
    Jun 3, 2016
    2
    Маркетинговая пустышка от близов!
    Мало Героев .
    Мало карт.
    нет прокачки .
    однообразность.
    надоест за пару дней.
  16. chumpwithnoname
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    Cartoonish trash for teens and children so they will hook to this game and start buying loot boxes.
  17. Telembrium
    Oct 1, 2017
    2
    Overwatch is a game which has a good concept but a bad implementation. Poor map and mechanics design, poor graphics, a serious lack of writing talent, a featureless matchmaking system, and the microtransactions added on top are all factors which have contributed to Overwatch's failure to provide a fun experience.

    With a single sentence, the closest one can get to describing the massive    Overwatch is a game which has a good concept but a bad implementation. Poor map and mechanics design, poor graphics, a serious lack of writing talent, a featureless matchmaking system, and the microtransactions added on top are all factors which have contributed to Overwatch's failure to provide a fun experience.

    With a single sentence, the closest one can get to describing the massive amount of illogical, arbitrary, inconsistent, and counter-intuitive design that Overwatch is rife with using an example from the game is, "Bear traps prevent time travel." The base design of the game is both unique and functional, but where the developers go wrong is in the specifics. There's the apex of stupidity that is the mentioned example, but the game suffers no lack of design that exists within the same philosophy. I could prattle off countless instances: contact-detonated explosives being reflected with contact, electromagnetic pulses preventing running and yet not affecting rolls or jetpacks, flash bangs which immobilise players and violate the law of conservation of energy by nullifying all momentum while not affecting vision whatsoever—the list goes on. This design causes immense frustration for those learning the game and continues to be an annoyance long into a player's career.

    The game's graphics are a mixed bag. Textures are blurry and many models could benefit from an increased polycount. Still, the cartoonish art style manages to keep the game looking passable and at times even pretty. Animations are basic, often lacking enough frames to look smooth. There is absolutely no lip-sync and only minor modelling of facial expressions, so characters will not open their mouths when speaking, and those on the brink of death simply look bored or slightly irritated. Granted, this level of graphical fidelity does allow for higher framerates, but crisp textures and higher polycount models should be available for those who have the systems to handle them.

    Map design in Overwatch is shockingly poor. The majority of the maps use one of two game modes: Attack/Defence and KoTH. Both of these game modes are inherently flawed, as the game balance is wildly skewed without a mobile point of battle. Most A/D and KoTH matches devolve into spawn camping or repeatedly walking into a kill box. Additionally, the developers have added countless bottomless pits to the maps in places that make no sense for the sake of having them for certain character's abilities. The remaining maps utilise a payload game mode, which plays well but is still plagued by random pits.

    The game's writing is awful. Characters can have their entire backstory described with a single sentence: Mercy is a Swiss doctor that abhors violence, Zarya is a strong, Russian woman, DoomFist is a black man that steals things, and McCree is a cowboy. These sensational designs are among the many "heroes" that Blizzard uses as one of the game's selling points. Like the character designs, the story is near nonexistent. The best that can be ascertained is that there was an international policing organisation which was disbanded after failing at their job, and now the ex-members are teaming up with known criminals to fight clones of themselves.

    By far, the largest issue that besets Overwatch is the lack of a sophisticated matchmaking system. The current system could tentatively be called functional, but even that is a stretch. It lacks basic features such as map and ping filtering, and the matches it creates are frequently unbalanced. It will reconnect players to matches that they have manually disconnected from, making it impossible to escape trolls and cheaters without waiting several minutes for the slots to be refilled. You'll also be punished for leaving matches through the application of a reduced XP penalty. This is mostly irrelevant, but it leaves the player feeling scorned when the reason they're disconnecting is the game's fault.

    If all the previous failings weren't bad enough, get ready to be milked for every cent you're worth with microtransactions. Loot boxes and loot are constantly advertised. Labels proclaiming 'New!' are everywhere, and even the in-game menu offers you the ability to disconnect from the match (with punishment) to buy or open loot boxes. The items these loot boxes hold are thankfully cosmetic but don't fail to break the artstyle. People running around in gaudy outfits and Halloween costumes and yells of "Would you like the sponge or the spray?" are no stranger to the combat of Overwatch. Many items are memes and/or break the fourth wall.

    In short, Overwatch is a good game concept with bad game design. Arbitrary mechanic design, poor map design, poor writing, well-performing yet poor quality graphics, a barely functional matchmaking system that punishes the player for its failures, and microtransactions as a rotten cherry on top of an ant-ridden ice cream sundae make it clear to label this game with the bottom line of: Avoid.    … Expand
  18. Settron
    Aug 14, 2019
    2
    This game has fallen very far, from its original glory. It is now a pandering playpen for crying children who report you to an automated system, the second they don't get their way. The company seems to roll out updates, nerfs and content often but only serves to drive this game further into the ground. This is no longer a "play your hero" type game. It has become a "Oh they are thatThis game has fallen very far, from its original glory. It is now a pandering playpen for crying children who report you to an automated system, the second they don't get their way. The company seems to roll out updates, nerfs and content often but only serves to drive this game further into the ground. This is no longer a "play your hero" type game. It has become a "Oh they are that person, that means I need to be this person" or else risk getting yelled at by a team of pent up anger filled soy boys who rather than talk little bits or trash, explode in a fit of tantrum only rivaled by Stew Shivers in 1987 in a Washington D.C. Toys-R-Us. This also stems back to a system in the game called (Reporting for Abusive Chat) Something anyone is free to report and without any drawback at all. Want to mess with someone's account? Tell everyone in chat to report them for Abusive Chat and once 10 is reached they are auto silenced by a system that has little to no checks and balances. The way the game is structured gives you a sense that you are doing so much better than all others. To the point where everyone ends up just talking down to one another and ends in someone being a child and throwing a game just to spite one person.

    Avoid this game at all costs at risk of you kicking a puppy while walking the streets, due to OSTD (Overwatch Stupid Team Disorder) You cant yell at them so you end up taking it out on the world.

    Go play Vermentied 2, better experience and actual teamwork involved    … Expand
  19. iulixmax
    Jun 4, 2016
    2
    it is a good game to play with friends bat ti sud be free to play because after a wild the player base it well be 0 and well by dead :(:(!!!!!!! the same like titanfall and Evolve and u bay a game and u have microtrans is stupid !!!!!
  20. night4
    Jun 19, 2016
    2
    Micro transactions after you pay for it? How lame.

    Blizzard should be ashamed.

    I'm giving it a 2, though, because it's the first time in over a decade they've come up with something that isn't directly from their Starcraft/Warcraft/Diablo universes.
  21. Clarion
    May 26, 2016
    2
    Just another generic team FPS that really brings nothing new to the genre. Add microtransactions over an already full priced game and you have a powerful cash machine. Since Blizzard fans are already in "farm status" for the company, they can keep releasing low effort software like card boards, MOBAs and team FPS and making a lot of money. Good for them, bad for the videogame market'sJust another generic team FPS that really brings nothing new to the genre. Add microtransactions over an already full priced game and you have a powerful cash machine. Since Blizzard fans are already in "farm status" for the company, they can keep releasing low effort software like card boards, MOBAs and team FPS and making a lot of money. Good for them, bad for the videogame market's overall creativity.… Expand
  22. reactor244
    May 24, 2016
    2
    If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time.If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time. Public matches will be filled with teams full of 6 of the same character and specifically the heroes that edge out at the top of the overpowered list. Characters without self-healing fall behind those that do. Watch streams of the best players. They die constantly. Skill in Overwatch is 100% negligible. Prove it to yourself.

    If you're a casual FPS player this game will entertain you for the time you have to play video games, granted you aren't put against people who live on this exaggerated MOBA FPS.    … Expand
  23. cast87
    May 24, 2016
    2
    -Lack content

    -No motivation for play

    -High Price

    -Mechanical repetition

    -On the face of it, it looks like different map different modes, but it's just all the same to me
  24. Nighto
    May 24, 2016
    2
    Just a copy of TF2 but for 40€.

    Only 2 Gamemode, all chara unlock, no progress except ugly tag ...

    Please, stop be blind because Blizzard product !
  25. Ksoz
    May 25, 2016
    2
    Good mechanics, good graphics. The balance of bad characters. The game for the money, you buy the game and then you offer to buy trunks for real money, accelerating the collection of skins, graffiti, etc. Personally, I believe that the right to introduce paid services - this is not respect for those who bought the game. With the introduction of such ulug this game is similar to the modelGood mechanics, good graphics. The balance of bad characters. The game for the money, you buy the game and then you offer to buy trunks for real money, accelerating the collection of skins, graffiti, etc. Personally, I believe that the right to introduce paid services - this is not respect for those who bought the game. With the introduction of such ulug this game is similar to the model F2P. It is not glad that he bought.… Expand
  26. Resaix
    May 25, 2016
    2
    The game gets boring really quickly, it has microtransactions and no trading system so we are forced to keep buying 'loot crates' to find whatever we need and there is no other way to get a free loot box besides gaining an account level which gets painfully slow after level 15 or so.

    The game aldo needs way more heroes since they aren't that complex and switching them all the time gives    The game gets boring really quickly, it has microtransactions and no trading system so we are forced to keep buying 'loot crates' to find whatever we need and there is no other way to get a free loot box besides gaining an account level which gets painfully slow after level 15 or so.

    The game aldo needs way more heroes since they aren't that complex and switching them all the time gives the feeling that the gameplay is repetitive.The Game looks nice and all but for a few hours just aint worth it.    … Expand
  27. Alexspier
    May 26, 2016
    2
    It does have fun characters to play, but the game itself has absolutely no replay ability. There is no balance on maps and some characters are too powerful in the game that needs nerfs. All the game modes are stolen from TF2, no clue why people are calling it a "fresh" FPS game. Pure waifu bait and amazing marketing strategy by masterminds at Blizzard.
  28. Opecman
    May 26, 2016
    2
    absolute joke that this game is scoring as high as it is. made the mistake of playing the beta and then buying it not realizing i was getting nothing more with it. they essentially released an incomplete game with the lack of the competitive mode that they are releasing next month. the fact they put in micro-transactions for the loot boxes which are literally the only unlocks is a realabsolute joke that this game is scoring as high as it is. made the mistake of playing the beta and then buying it not realizing i was getting nothing more with it. they essentially released an incomplete game with the lack of the competitive mode that they are releasing next month. the fact they put in micro-transactions for the loot boxes which are literally the only unlocks is a real slap in the face too. it is a sad world we live in that we as consumers continue to buy trash allowing these companies to keep putting out more.… Expand
  29. imakickuall
    May 27, 2016
    2
    With Blizzard being a billion dollar company and having their reputation as quality game developers there is no excuse for Overwatch to be running on 20 tick servers. 20 tick servers are what games in the 2000's era ran on, and basically makes the game feel like you're playing at 150 ping at all times regardless of your internet speed. In comparison every notable modern day shooter hasWith Blizzard being a billion dollar company and having their reputation as quality game developers there is no excuse for Overwatch to be running on 20 tick servers. 20 tick servers are what games in the 2000's era ran on, and basically makes the game feel like you're playing at 150 ping at all times regardless of your internet speed. In comparison every notable modern day shooter has 60-128 tick servers. Completely unacceptable and a disgusting display of greed from Blizzard.… Expand
  30. lepertitus
    May 31, 2016
    2
    * too simple
    * too casual
    * too slow
    * graphics for little kids
    * nothing new or innovative in this game

    Yes this game can be funny... for short time, there are better and cheaper games to spend time with your friends.
  31. JM81
    Jun 2, 2016
    2
    As a TF2 player with 2500+ hours, this game was supposed to be a refreshing new experience. Instead I got a frustratingly badly optimized game that wont be fixed for years and years.

    Balancing 20 something characters isnt just hard, its probably impossible. Its such a mess of either combos of characters or single characters that literally kill anything if you happen to be unlucky. A    As a TF2 player with 2500+ hours, this game was supposed to be a refreshing new experience. Instead I got a frustratingly badly optimized game that wont be fixed for years and years.

    Balancing 20 something characters isnt just hard, its probably impossible. Its such a mess of either combos of characters or single characters that literally kill anything if you happen to be unlucky.

    A "shield guy" can be combod with a "turret guy" and literally destroy anything in its path. The shield is too strong to destroy right away, and before you even get a chance the turret guy will kill you. Rinse and repeat. Always works. Bad. Game.

    Then theres the cowboy guy thats currently overpowered. Hes so good right now that if you accidentally come withing 10-15 feet of him - you die. No need for why and how. You just die. Thats just bad design.

    Then theres a lack of stuff to do. Almost all games are identical, and for a game thats supposed to last for months and months, maybe even years (TF2 9 years soon), Im finding myself bored of the content after just 2 days.

    The loot is all cosmetic and VERY limited. Youre looking at a couple of re-colors (lazy developers) and tops 2 actual changed cosmetics on every character. Not a lot.

    No, this game needs to be given a few years more of developing and fine tuning. If it were up to me Id completely rehaul the damage system. Right now you can literally die before you have a chance to react. Its not COD. Its worse than COD.    … Expand
  32. KnuckingFutters
    Jun 6, 2016
    2
    What may have started at a great concept on paper, ends up being a total disaster in game form. The game plays out much like a team-fortress mixed with some MOBA elements. The MOBA injection gives each character a personal set of "skills" to use in matches that mostly consist of domination matches with a few "payload" rounds thrown in to keep the gameplay from going stale ~too~ quickly.What may have started at a great concept on paper, ends up being a total disaster in game form. The game plays out much like a team-fortress mixed with some MOBA elements. The MOBA injection gives each character a personal set of "skills" to use in matches that mostly consist of domination matches with a few "payload" rounds thrown in to keep the gameplay from going stale ~too~ quickly.

    It's fun with friends in short bursts. But, if you plan on playing by yourself or for a prolonged length, prepared to get frustrated and bored.

    One of the few things that isn't pointed out much in other reviews is the horrid hitbox and tickrate that this games net-code utilizes. The game seems to favor the player with the higher ping (As sort of a 'benefit-of-the-doubt mechanic, I suppose), where... so long as they were on your screen at the time you attacked, they will be hit. So, there will be many times you'll scream in frustraition because you've backed around a corner, and still end up dead because the gunfire still manages to somehow make contact. It's very evident on Roadhogs chain-pull because in many situations, you'll find yourself glitch through the environment. But, you can also see it occur in many game-highlights where the game will snap the players view around to account for tick (making it appear as though your opponent is cheating via aimhacks, when-in-fact, they aren't... the netcode is just that terrible).

    That, coupled with the community's current trend of hanging on to characters with broken or easily abusable skills ends up making this game extremely frustrating a large part of the time you're playing.

    I really don't have a problem with cosmetic microtransactions since they hardly affect gameplay. However, the RNG system can be pretty crossing if you're looking for a specific character skin or animation.    … Expand
  33. Dubsys
    Feb 16, 2020
    2
    Continued bad decisions from blizzard making the game worse every year. unfortunate.
  34. OnyxWeapon
    Feb 7, 2017
    2
    Remember the times where you were practicing to get better at Counter-Strike, getting a sense of the differences between the classes in Team Fortress, learning to bunny-hop in Natural Selection, getting a handle on the recoil of the guns in Day of Defeat, perfecting your aim with the rail gun in Quake or mastering the flak cannon in Unreal Tournament? During those times, do you stillRemember the times where you were practicing to get better at Counter-Strike, getting a sense of the differences between the classes in Team Fortress, learning to bunny-hop in Natural Selection, getting a handle on the recoil of the guns in Day of Defeat, perfecting your aim with the rail gun in Quake or mastering the flak cannon in Unreal Tournament? During those times, do you still remember joining random servers on and on and on, hoping to find some equally skilled players to play with and have some fun? Yeah, me too. Good times.

    But... you also remember joining those servers where you got absolutely bulldozed by a seemingly "too" coordinated tight-knit group of players. What was their advantage, you were thinking back then? Were they using a program like Team Speak? Maybe they were a group of friends playing together in the same room? Or maybe they only played this one map for hundreds of hours, using the same general tactics and you just stumbled on their server. Or maybe all of the above.

    I remember I had a choice back then, I remember being able to choose for myself that I didn't like playing with these players, because there was no fun to be had for me. I couldn't hone my skills or perfect my tactics by observing them make the same moves every round, with the same weapons, with the same classes, in the same order, every single time. There was nothing te be gained on these servers. At those moments, I didn't realise the luxury I had of simply exiting those games and joining another within 10 seconds.

    This game takes away that basic luxury.

    As mentioned before by other reviewers here, this game forces you into games where the end goal is to have everyone maintain a 50% win rate. Sounds good on paper, right? Everyone has a 1 in 2 chance to win the game. Sounds logical. You win some and you lose some.

    But read that sentence again: "the end goal is to have everyone maintain a 50% win rate".
    What this game does, it will disregard your personal and in game skill level and forcefully match you against players who are overwhelmingly more skilled than you, or match you up against a a seemingly "too" coordinated tight-knit group of players (which is visually indicated in your game) when you're on a winning streak.

    You feel that cold chill yet?

    Yes, this game willfully puts you in a meat grinder against individual top-tier players with hundreds of playing hours or clans of 3, 4, 5 or 6 players, because the game deems it is now "time" for them to win their next game. You are the sacrifice in achieving that goal. There's no way out of this circle. If you make the choice to exit this game, you will get a "leaver penalty" if you repeatedly keep leaving these kinds of games. When you join a new game, you will (again) get matched up against similar overwhelming odds. Until it's your "time" again to win and get matched up against a random group of lower skilled players.

    It's maddening to play this game where the odds of you winning or losing are calculated and manipulated beforehand. In the end, you feel like you don't have any control on the outcome of the match.

    In closing, this game fills me with an almost unbearable sorrow. From afar, the production values of this game are sky high. Excellent art style, good sound design, interesting characters/class mechanics, stable engine, etc. Yet their choice to not let you choose your own servers and the inclusion of this fixed matchmaking will be the reason many gamers will leave behind this game.

    When Overwatch someday decides to give players the freedom to play with similar skilled players, you can up the score of this game to a 7.5 out of 10. There are fun times to be had, on the very rare occasion 2 teams of equal skill do get matched up against each other.

    P.S.: Oh, and "Quick Play" in this game means waiting up to 3 minutes to start/find a game with other players. Remember 2 weeks ago it was publicized there are 25 million registered players in this game. Even if you look at that number from an extremely pessimistic view and guess that about 1 in 250 registered players still plays this game, you still would have 100 000 active players. It should not take 3 minutes to find you a game with those numbers of people.    … Expand
  35. lapse
    Jun 26, 2016
    2
    its been a while and im going to make this as short as possible its a fun and polished game but its slow the updates are slow and i dont see them getting faster the team does not know who to nerf and not the matchmade system isint that great even tho they anounce most of the stuff i have random disconects from the server that just closes my game and does not give me any xp and overal forits been a while and im going to make this as short as possible its a fun and polished game but its slow the updates are slow and i dont see them getting faster the team does not know who to nerf and not the matchmade system isint that great even tho they anounce most of the stuff i have random disconects from the server that just closes my game and does not give me any xp and overal for a 40$ base game its just not enough and right now the biggest mistake ive made is made my friends quit other games for this game some of them dont even follow me around in games anymore since this turned out to be a huge dissapointment for them and slowly im starting to view it from their point of view on the good side the developers post every update and plans in videos on their youtube channel and they seem to listen to their fans but how long till they stop ?… Expand
  36. Ace_Lionheart
    Jun 28, 2016
    2
    A poorly balanced game with only one game mode, and no single player. I really don"t get what people think is good about this game. It's boring and repetitive, i don't know how people can play this for more than a week without getting tired of it.
  37. azamio143Review
    Jul 19, 2016
    2
    Este juego esta muy incompleto!!!!!
    Ahora demuestro como valoro el juego.
    Historia:2.5 Comunidad:5.0 Contenido:3.5 Precio:(60$) 0 (tendria que ser free to play!!!!) Historia de los personajes:4.0 Obviamente no se quien mas cree que la prensa de overwatch esta muy comprada , desde cuando overwatch es mejor que gta V , Uncharted 4 , The witcher 3 y sus expansiones. Es obvio que    Este juego esta muy incompleto!!!!!
    Ahora demuestro como valoro el juego.

    Historia:2.5
    Comunidad:5.0
    Contenido:3.5
    Precio:(60$) 0 (tendria que ser free to play!!!!)
    Historia de los personajes:4.0

    Obviamente no se quien mas cree que la prensa de overwatch esta muy comprada , desde cuando overwatch es mejor que gta V , Uncharted 4 , The witcher 3 y sus expansiones.

    Es obvio que Blizzard pago a la prensa para tener ese numero no?.    … Expand
  38. lande0
    Aug 14, 2016
    2
    SO MANY BUGS BUGS BUGS... and Who call it as shooting? It's more like lol. But match making system is worse than lol. Character balance is BAD. Just like lol. If you pick `weak' character, you will listen a bunch of swears. After the game, you push a report button. But nothing is changed.
  39. Hrodor
    Nov 3, 2016
    2
    Плюсы:
    - Много героев
    - Отличный дизайн карт и персонажей - Хорошая работа над звуком в игре - Да почти вся игра сплошные плюсы, но есть один МИНУС, который перечеркивает все плюсы игры Минус(ы): Матчмейкинг - По личному опыту, и опыту друзей понял для себя следующее - если ваш уровень побед достигает значения близкого к 50% (винрейт), и вы относительно средний, хоть и скилловый    Плюсы:
    - Много героев
    - Отличный дизайн карт и персонажей
    - Хорошая работа над звуком в игре
    - Да почти вся игра сплошные плюсы, но есть один МИНУС, который перечеркивает все плюсы игры

    Минус(ы):
    Матчмейкинг - По личному опыту, и опыту друзей понял для себя следующее - если ваш уровень побед достигает значения близкого к 50% (винрейт), и вы относительно средний, хоть и скилловый игрок, но без 5 друзей в пати, можете как правило готовиться к унижению, игра будет жестко держать вас в рамках винрейта 50%, шаг влево, шаг вправо, наказывается "случайной" серией подбора матчей где противники на 100-200 уровней выше вас, а ваши комрады на пару десятков уровней ниже вас, либо почти сразу после захода в матч вы видите чудесную табличку "ПОРАЖЕНИЕ".

    Итог:
    Не вздумайте брать игру, при текущей системе матчмейкинга она прямо открыто будет вас наказывать за успехи если:

    - Вы играете только соло, или с двумя-тремя друзьями
    - Вам важен не только процесс, но и игра на результат (винрейт, росто скилла и т.д.)
    - Вам не по душе игры с токсичными игроками (привет любая моба)

    Берите игру если:
    - О боже это ж близзард!
    - "Ну... у меня все в классе купили, чо я как **х буду?"
    - Я не замарачиваюсь, люблю пострелять под пивко.
    - Автор криворукое рачье, а я в топчик за пару деньков.    … Expand
  40. sL360
    Sep 7, 2018
    2
    This game barely passes under my radar; I bought it after the beta dropped on a whim; I had my doubts. Team Fortress 2 left huge shoes to fill. But I felt like taking a chance on a game I'd otherwise decided against. I knew Blizzard. I hadn't been a fan of any of their games since Starcraft 1, and even then I played that in between other projects of mine. But Overwatch looked like it had aThis game barely passes under my radar; I bought it after the beta dropped on a whim; I had my doubts. Team Fortress 2 left huge shoes to fill. But I felt like taking a chance on a game I'd otherwise decided against. I knew Blizzard. I hadn't been a fan of any of their games since Starcraft 1, and even then I played that in between other projects of mine. But Overwatch looked like it had a lot of passion and hard work put into it. So I gave it a shot.

    Overwatch proved to be a waste of my money in the end. I had fun playing it for about a week and then wondered what all the hype was about. But a couple of my friends kept pulling me back in, saying I just hadn't played it the right way or something, so I kept trying. This game just didn't stick for me.

    It's...lacking. In almost every way that makes every other team based shooter I've played fun. There's no real depth or complexity to any of the engagements. You know who's gonna win in almost any situation. You know exactly how to counter another person because of how restrictive and inflexible the combat is. The fact Blizz keeps adding new heroes without really tackling some of the issues with the old ones only creates more problems. And my GOOOD, the ultimates got old, so so fast. There's nothing to them. You press a button and kill or heal everything. The ONLY thing you have to worry about is timing. It's just so bland.

    I've found that when discussing what makes playing Overwatch so much fun to the fans and people who consistently play it, I don't get anywhere. All they can really say is that it's generally a good game. Why? The only conclusion I can draw from this is that they like how simple it is, or they just don't know anything better. Ironically, one of the other points I'm often handed is that "It looks good." Dude...Quake III Arena still looks good to me, even now. It plays even better. I know we gotta get our rocks off to silky smooth 60+ fps and 2k resolution but can I get a game that plays first?? I get enough shiny looking dumpster fires from EA, thanks.

    This feels nitpicky, but another point about the game I'm handed is the story. This is at least a better case to make than how the game looks, but I couldn't take the lore seriously at all. It tries way too hard, imo. Arena shooters don't need a complicated story with a deep background and interpersonal relationships for literally every character. It's neat..sure. But ultimately unnecessary. TF2 and Quake got along fine with "group of people shooting each other for **** and giggles". In fact, thanks to the simplicity of the premise, players were allowed to connect with their chosen character much more smoothly. They became what we made them. That's way cooler than getting someone with a predetermined history in my books. Plus, it really seems like some of the more popular characters are only so because their **** and/or asses have more 3d polygons in them; 3D jerkbait. You know? That's really **** disappointing.

    TL;DR game is stupid simple. Nothing else to salvage here. Gonna go back to Quake, TF2 and Unreal. Peace.    … Expand
  41. C100
    May 5, 2017
    2
    God I wish I'd checked the reviews before buying this. After having played the game for some time, desperately wanting to like it, the best thing I can liken it to is an abusive relationship.

    Sure you'll have fun. The characters are all fun and cute- through no small part of the cinematic shorts (which are free btw). When the game's at its best you've got a quirky yet high intensity    God I wish I'd checked the reviews before buying this. After having played the game for some time, desperately wanting to like it, the best thing I can liken it to is an abusive relationship.

    Sure you'll have fun. The characters are all fun and cute- through no small part of the cinematic shorts (which are free btw). When the game's at its best you've got a quirky yet high intensity class based shooter with a role for pretty much everyone. The introduction of new heroes is tied nicely into the stories they create and everything generally works.

    But when you actually spend time with it, good god can it be just an awful experience. As many people have said this is one of the worst gaming communities to date, and as you fall in rank people are only going to get worse. There are some awful examples of design, such as if your team has a leaver- all of your team will lose SR as a result, you can be matched against a 5-stack as a solo player, and some heroes are objectively better than others. There are very few matches that you'll win by a slim margin: 90% of games are going to be total wipes one way or another despite your best efforts. The worst part is that because the game is so intensely focused on the teamwork, one loose thread can throw the entire game off. While sometimes it won't be anybody's fault (often it will be though) something won't mesh in your team- whether nobody can play a hitscan to counter a flying character (of whom is massively unbalanced at lower levels) or whether nobody wants to switch despite being countered, or whether simply your chosen heroes just won't mesh together- this can end a game and all the way up to around mid-plat (over the threshold of half the playerbase) people won't have the skill or experience to be able to play the amount of heroes necessary with the correct degree of teamwork. It's not fun, as often matches are simply decided by the roll of the matchmaker. The exception to this is anybody diamond rank or above as more people will willingly change and adapt to help the teamwork, but this only accounts for about 10-20% of the player base. A lot of these problems would be at least bearable if there was some sort of fix on the horizon, but Blizzard haven't even sought to address the blatant and easy fix of having a leaver ruin the entire team's fortunes- let alone anything that would require more thought.

    There's also the gripe of the game not actually having that much content for a fully priced game. While you can easily make up the hours (trying to convince yourself it's worth it), it gets very stale, very quickly as there are currently a total of 4 main game modes, with 14 maps. With all the new game modes that've come out it might be considered worth it but these are removed at the end of each event, meaning that instead of keeping the events in the game for some players to enjoy, Blizzard removes it meaning no-one gets to enjoy them. The game is also an online shooter- so the only single-player mode to speak of is playing with offline bots which is not reflective of the game at all as the bots will just stand around with only their aim tweaked to suffice for difficulty. While the online-only part is a fairly obvious part of the game, it just goes to remember that full-price games used to include both single player and online content.

    In short it's probably best if you don't buy Overwatch. I'll admit I was suckered in with the free weekend and the cutesy shorts, but at the end of the day the only thing you're getting is an online game that is constantly being fixed, which is at the mercy of its own community.    … Expand
  42. Jigbet
    Aug 1, 2017
    2
    TF2 amateur modders: "Hey we made all these custom game modes like VS Saxton Hale, Prop Hunt, Zombie Fortress, Randomizer, and more, and they're really unique and fun!"
    Blizzard professional developers: "Um, maybe someday we'll figure out how to reduce the character select countdown in Mystery Heroes? It's like, coded into the game or something? Is that the right word? Coded?"    TF2 amateur modders: "Hey we made all these custom game modes like VS Saxton Hale, Prop Hunt, Zombie Fortress, Randomizer, and more, and they're really unique and fun!"
    Blizzard professional developers: "Um, maybe someday we'll figure out how to reduce the character select countdown in Mystery Heroes? It's like, coded into the game or something? Is that the right word? Coded?"

    Comparisons between games aside, under Overwatch's shiny veneer is a shallow, repetitive, poorly designed mess. Blizzard should just switch to making movies these days because they've obviously forgotten how to make a good game.    … Expand
  43. PrivatePengu
    Oct 23, 2017
    2
    This game (in its current state) is horrible. It's another flashy game which might seem overwhelmingly good, but the gameplay is just bad. There are two ways to play the standard gamemodes: Quick Play, and Competitive Play. Quick Play is completely unbalanced, to where your team either steamrolls or gets steamrolled. Everyone plays the same heroes, Genji, Hanzo, Widowmaker, and noone triesThis game (in its current state) is horrible. It's another flashy game which might seem overwhelmingly good, but the gameplay is just bad. There are two ways to play the standard gamemodes: Quick Play, and Competitive Play. Quick Play is completely unbalanced, to where your team either steamrolls or gets steamrolled. Everyone plays the same heroes, Genji, Hanzo, Widowmaker, and noone tries to make a functional team. If you're not good at the game or cannot carry, you're gonna have a very bad time in Quick Play. In Competitive Play, everyone is toxic. People don't communicate properly. People throw because you play a hero which they think is not good. It's incredibly difficult to have fun with this game, because noone WANTS to have fun. And Blizzard can fix this. But they're not, and until then, don't buy this game.… Expand
  44. LethalGhost
    Aug 30, 2021
    2
    Fix your game and company not character name. Developers doing whatever they want but not what users or game needed.
  45. AloshaFromRivia
    Jun 20, 2018
    2
    Если вы хотите получать удовольствие от игры, то это не сюда.
  46. TheUberMann
    Jul 6, 2018
    2
    First of all: I really want Overwatch to be a good game. I really do. A worthy competitor to the unbeatable giant that TF2 is, would be better for everyone. For once the TF-Team would have some competition again. Valve overall is a giant in the world. Name one platform selling games that has even the chance to be better than Steam. But Overwatch with it's "good looking graphics" and "goodFirst of all: I really want Overwatch to be a good game. I really do. A worthy competitor to the unbeatable giant that TF2 is, would be better for everyone. For once the TF-Team would have some competition again. Valve overall is a giant in the world. Name one platform selling games that has even the chance to be better than Steam. But Overwatch with it's "good looking graphics" and "good sound" combined with not even challenging and repetitive gameplay is just sad. "Hey, why not make a way to play the game that costs a little more effort from the player than just pressing shift for xy?" Nah. Balance is most of the time just broken af and every update solves one problem, but causes another one. I just mention the Mercy rework. First she was perfectly fine, then the rework came and she was stupidly OP, then got nerfed into the ground till she is pretty much useless compared to other support Hero's. And all that goes on and on. Fancy graphics with literally no exciting gameplay and such a small learning curve as Overwatch has it won't keep a game alive that long. It's -sadly- just another pile of useless AAA junk that some people were throwing on the market. Make it good or just don't make it... Even though I have to mention: It CAN be fun for 2-3 matches every few days, but the matches are too repetitive for me. It is one of those games which have the same **** formula for every single match. That's why I rate 2/10. Because you can have at least a bit fun with it for a short period of time.… Expand
  47. Misterio314
    Nov 15, 2018
    2
    the worst game play imbalance characters which is not repaired,
    and much more
  48. raserz
    Aug 16, 2019
    2
    the concept for a game like this is amazing but the game was the best when it first came out, with all the new characters and meta's half the roster is pointless. I guess i will just go back to tf2 since the formula for that game, it has had its changes but for real i would rather play tf2 then play what overwatch has become this game is forever ruined and unplayable very disappointingthe concept for a game like this is amazing but the game was the best when it first came out, with all the new characters and meta's half the roster is pointless. I guess i will just go back to tf2 since the formula for that game, it has had its changes but for real i would rather play tf2 then play what overwatch has become this game is forever ruined and unplayable very disappointing since this game can be so fun, but i rather play og overwatch then this BS that it is now.… Expand
  49. pripa7
    Aug 16, 2022
    2
    Хочется испортить себе настроение) играйте в эту игру
  50. Jonmeme
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    They stun you to stop shooting their shields, that's overwatch. Very fun huh? Bulls**t
  51. Elipsia
    Jan 31, 2020
    2
    Absolute garbage. Thank you Blizzard for Stunwatch. I was with you 4 years.
    Cant more. Bye. ヾ(`ヘ´)ﾉﾞ
  52. 4eemee4anga
    Mar 8, 2020
    2
    Плохо. Игра попросту мертва. Точнее, её убили жадность и глупость Blizzard. Дизбаланс в матчмейкинге, скудный набор героев, тупоголовое коммьюнити и ещё большая куча других проблем, которые присутствуют в игре, не будут исправлены, ведь Близардам гораздо легче выкатить очередную порцию 5-минутного "лора", который по сути и не нужен никому. В игре нечего делать, в неё скучно играть. Всё,Плохо. Игра попросту мертва. Точнее, её убили жадность и глупость Blizzard. Дизбаланс в матчмейкинге, скудный набор героев, тупоголовое коммьюнити и ещё большая куча других проблем, которые присутствуют в игре, не будут исправлены, ведь Близардам гораздо легче выкатить очередную порцию 5-минутного "лора", который по сути и не нужен никому. В игре нечего делать, в неё скучно играть. Всё, что в игру могут добавить - это несколько скинов, которые можно выбить лишь через лутбоксы, которые еще и стоят не сильно дёшево. Новых ивентов в игре нет, да и скорее всего уже не будет.… Expand
  53. Misandrist
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Unbalanced and extremely punishing, especially to new players. Bad match making, lack of good versatile characters, punished for trying to play versatile. Character design creativity has gone down. WTh were they thinking with sigma? Meta is always boring garbage. Don’t expect a pug to play with any strategy except Dps dps dps no matter the role to lose. Would not recommend. Could beUnbalanced and extremely punishing, especially to new players. Bad match making, lack of good versatile characters, punished for trying to play versatile. Character design creativity has gone down. WTh were they thinking with sigma? Meta is always boring garbage. Don’t expect a pug to play with any strategy except Dps dps dps no matter the role to lose. Would not recommend. Could be salvaged but it’s blizzard so the devs have no idea what they’re doing anymore besides planning their next cash grab loot box event.… Expand
  54. Kangaroos_R_Bad
    Jun 10, 2020
    2
    Pharah main, and that's why it is a 2 because of 10 minute wait times and people dropping. I have friends at Blizzard, and I tell them the same
  55. Bloggerman
    Jun 30, 2022
    2
    Do yourself a favor and look for another game to play.

    Visual is this game amazing, but the gameplay just feels bad and clunky. And the worst part is is that it started as a great and fun game. It's the terrible balancing that caused an unfun gaming experience. Heck, the devs even openly admitted that they are biased and only want to see a select few strong. And currently are they    Do yourself a favor and look for another game to play.

    Visual is this game amazing, but the gameplay just feels bad and clunky. And the worst part is is that it started as a great and fun game. It's the terrible balancing that caused an unfun gaming experience. Heck, the devs even openly admitted that they are biased and only want to see a select few strong.

    And currently are they working on a "sequel" that will automatically replace the current one, which shows their bias even stronger. Utility characters are stripped of their utility and massively nerfed despite then already underperforming, and strong damage dealers who has been meta since day 1 are even made more stronger with more buffs. It's absolutely mind boggling.    … Expand
  56. Akopov7818
    Jan 26, 2022
    2
    Матчмейкинг не работает.
    Система репортов не работает.
    Значимых обновлений нет давным-давно. Часто ищешь игру от от пяти до десяти минут, после чего тебя закидывает в матч, где до поражения осталось пара-тройка секунд, и тебя закинуло вместо того, кто ливнул перед самым окончанием катки.    Матчмейкинг не работает.
    Система репортов не работает.
    Значимых обновлений нет давным-давно.
    Часто ищешь игру от от пяти до десяти минут, после чего тебя закидывает в матч, где до поражения осталось пара-тройка секунд, и тебя закинуло вместо того, кто ливнул перед самым окончанием катки.
  57. Boxylyric
    Oct 7, 2020
    2
    2cp maps are an actual nightmare, toxic community, rampant smurfs and cheaters which never get addressed, backwards boring meta. Only reason i'm not giving it a 0 is because with a stack of friends this game is occasionally tolerable.
  58. KhalfaniHouston
    Nov 28, 2020
    2
    @PlayOverwatch Why am I being forced to play with Abusive people? I can't get a string of games together without throwing and or quitting among Many other issues. These are IGNORED and Reporting means nothing. #Racism #Abusive #Neglected #Blizzard #Overwatch
  59. Cassadina
    Apr 30, 2022
    2
    Overwatch was left for dead by blizzard for two years just to rerelease the game with few changes in Overwatch 2. It's not worth buying at all
  60. elitedata
    May 25, 2016
    1
    Epileptic, brainless and overrated shooter. The game has nice visuals and style, Blizzard has brilliant artists and animators. But gameplay is a primitive as hell and completely brain-dead. The game is not about tactics as some people say. It's only about nerding and reflexes.
  61. rogerxman
    Jun 22, 2016
    1
    It's on the same level of a free-to-play game.
    I mean, the mechanism is so simple and it is not pro-friendly.
    I can beat you with the left mouse button. When you play Genji, I wait during your reflection. When you play Reaper, I move when you Lshift. When you play Pharah, I can f****** put you down before your rocket reaches me. And I have two more teammates, mercy and Reinhardt.    It's on the same level of a free-to-play game.
    I mean, the mechanism is so simple and it is not pro-friendly.

    I can beat you with the left mouse button.
    When you play Genji, I wait during your reflection.
    When you play Reaper, I move when you Lshift.
    When you play Pharah, I can f****** put you down before your rocket reaches me.
    And I have two more teammates, mercy and Reinhardt. (Seriously, this freaking combo is so powerful)

    You don't want a game which makes you get beaten by noobs.
    You don't even want a game with so little balance (See Dota2, League, CounterStike and TF2. How much time did they spend on the balance. It's not about player feedback. It's about science and mathematical analysis)
    You don't want a f******* game which does not worth to spend time onto.

    Shame on you Blizzard, shame on you.
    Artists will not save the world, but engineers will.
    Fancy appearance, rotten in the heart.

    How dare you name your game "overwatch"    … Expand
  62. Constipator
    Jul 3, 2016
    1
    The majority of the user reviews are people that are delusional enough to think that anything blizzard makes is worthwhile.

    Sticking with Blizzard games since Diablo 2, Stracraft, and Warcraft 3 I've grown impressed. WoW was something that did suck the soul out of my life for years. Now for me lately a majority of their games have not been hitting desirable marks. Pretty much every    The majority of the user reviews are people that are delusional enough to think that anything blizzard makes is worthwhile.

    Sticking with Blizzard games since Diablo 2, Stracraft, and Warcraft 3 I've grown impressed. WoW was something that did suck the soul out of my life for years. Now for me lately a majority of their games have not been hitting desirable marks. Pretty much every expansion after WotLK was a disappointment and Diablo 3 just didn't live up to expectations. I keep telling myself "they'll do something their player base will like, they care about their players..." when in truth it doesn't seem like they really care about their players, even after they get kicked in the nuts like they did with the WoD expansion. I played a lot of HotS but overall i feel satisfied with the experience, too. This game is already acknowledged for it's toxic community, I feel like they had a missed opportunity with the cards after match where instead maybe they could elect people who had some beneficial effect for their team, such as a selfless character swap to help the team out. Also, the inclusion of taunts feel pointless if it's going to last for about 3 seconds and I die almost immediately when using it.

    Now that was about the report card I gave blizzard, now to get to Overwatch. Also KEEP IN MIND this game has been in development for a while. All because they cancelled Titan doesn't mean they IMMEDIATELY went to the press to say they'd work on OW instead.

    The good:

    Pixxaresque animation

    Characters with personality and backstory

    Music

    The bad:

    Inconsistent hit boxes(such as roadhog hooks that hook people around corners)

    I'm not sure if this is the same as above but there may be a delay in game or inconsistent animation timers such as Zarya's bubble

    the game's balancing issues around snipers damage, mei, reaper, tracer, genji, zarya(maybe her shield buff duration is just a glitch) mercy ult, and

    since the game is more about heroes working together it seems questionable that they allow multiple of the same heroes. this concept is also rather game breaking as the double reinhardt, 3 bastion, and lucio set up. because of things like this some defenses are impenetrable due to poor balance.

    the inclusion of taunts no one will see except when bored waiting for match to start    … Expand
  63. TechMarine
    Jun 8, 2016
    1
    Holy **** Where to even start with this hot, steaming pile of dog **** The hype train for this is SO BIG, to deliver so little. Why does this not have the same kind of abhorrent scoring that Battlefront earned when it failed to deliver any content? There's nothing here. Not even a decent MMR system to insure fair matches for the garbage quick matches. Move along, save your money, and don'tHoly **** Where to even start with this hot, steaming pile of dog **** The hype train for this is SO BIG, to deliver so little. Why does this not have the same kind of abhorrent scoring that Battlefront earned when it failed to deliver any content? There's nothing here. Not even a decent MMR system to insure fair matches for the garbage quick matches. Move along, save your money, and don't buy the hype.… Expand
  64. Stardom
    May 31, 2016
    1
    A decent game at a first glance, but in the end too casual and way too little content to justify the very high price. And that seems to be trend for Blizzard nowadays, since the company seems to make games prioritizing profits, not content. Also, the reviews from "professional critics" are garbage as the reviews are so over the top one has to wonder if they've been all bribed. The bottomA decent game at a first glance, but in the end too casual and way too little content to justify the very high price. And that seems to be trend for Blizzard nowadays, since the company seems to make games prioritizing profits, not content. Also, the reviews from "professional critics" are garbage as the reviews are so over the top one has to wonder if they've been all bribed. The bottom line is that Blizzard only wants to maximize the money they make and everything else is secondary. Sad.… Expand
  65. triangel156
    Aug 14, 2020
    1
    I like this game, but recent changes made it very lackluster to play. On top of that, the community can be very toxic. The updates are also very, very empty compared to many other games. Sometimes I have the feeling that Blizzard doesn't take their products seriously anymore at all.
  66. Scypheroth
    May 25, 2016
    1
    For me this game was a **** show...the screen was constantly being blocked by explosions. Constant deaths and sheer stupid match making...a very boring game in my books...quickly refunded it and never looking back...if your looking for a FPS this isnt your game move along. The only good thing about this "game" are the mini movies that came out before the game...more of thous would be great...
  67. tomchee
    Dec 11, 2016
    1
    Brainless GoAndDie Arena shooter for $60. Low budget game for high price, with great cinematics, and loveable character tho.
    Was a good choice if it was F2P, but this way its just a waste of money.
    Even buying No Man's Sky is a better choice.
  68. ONeverNewO
    Dec 17, 2017
    1
    Thanks you Blizzard for very-very BAD MATCHMAKING((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
  69. skyaklost
    May 25, 2016
    1
    This is a slick shooter that falls on the designed by board side of the creative fence. Strange childish one liners and uninspired characters rotate around a single game mode that while extremely fun, is marred in mechanics designed to create suspense but that are rarely not frustrating.
    Maps are a long slog to walk across for half of the game culminating in 5 minutes of bore, 2 minutes    This is a slick shooter that falls on the designed by board side of the creative fence. Strange childish one liners and uninspired characters rotate around a single game mode that while extremely fun, is marred in mechanics designed to create suspense but that are rarely not frustrating.
    Maps are a long slog to walk across for half of the game culminating in 5 minutes of bore, 2 minutes of excitement. It's a well made barebones F2P game for the IOS generation,    … Expand
  70. Sweet_Reaper
    May 29, 2016
    1
    Meh, another evolve/battlefrontea clone. No single player campaign, no competitive mode, low modes of game, childish fancervice.... also the price of this garbage is 40-60€

    Just buy Doom, splatoon or play team fortress 2
  71. weirdcryo
    May 25, 2016
    1
    This game is fun but pricey as hell. The main problem, at least for me, is the lack depth, if you are willing to waste 40 dollars in a game you could replace with f2p games then Overwatch is an option, but in the current market where you could find equal or better experience for the same or less money is plain stupid.
    But like I said if you are willing, and don't mind promoting bs in the    This game is fun but pricey as hell. The main problem, at least for me, is the lack depth, if you are willing to waste 40 dollars in a game you could replace with f2p games then Overwatch is an option, but in the current market where you could find equal or better experience for the same or less money is plain stupid.
    But like I said if you are willing, and don't mind promoting bs in the industry, you are gonna have nice and casual fun (for a lot of money).    … Expand
  72. Rewenom
    May 4, 2017
    1
    Крайне посредственное произведение от "Метелицы". Голый скелет, не обросший плотью и органами. Всё что есть в этой игре это шутерная механика, с уникальными героями и их способностями. Однако стоит учитывать игра очень командо-зависима, а вам каждый раз будут попадать рандомные люди, а обсудить с ними тактику, выбор героев вам врят ли получиться.
    В игре абсолютно отсутствует сюжетная    Крайне посредственное произведение от "Метелицы". Голый скелет, не обросший плотью и органами. Всё что есть в этой игре это шутерная механика, с уникальными героями и их способностями. Однако стоит учитывать игра очень командо-зависима, а вам каждый раз будут попадать рандомные люди, а обсудить с ними тактику, выбор героев вам врят ли получиться.
    В игре абсолютно отсутствует сюжетная кампания, нет кооп миссий, даже катсцен. Зато есть сундуки за донат, с рандомной наградой в виде скинов, победных поз, граффити и прочего мусора. Ведь микротранзакции это именно то, чего не хватает в игре за полную цену.
    Мой вердикт - кал.
    1 бал за ягодицы в латексных обтягивающих штанах. Но даже это не стоит 60 баксов.    … Expand
  73. Indubitabil12
    May 28, 2016
    1
    I've played this game, its a waste of money, its and expensive game. Blizzard invests more in fake review and other fake hipe to sell a weak game. Its and expensive platform for a huge cash-shop, dont waste your money on Blizzard, its over with them.
    Game its a simple multiplayer shooter with 1 mode and 8 maps.
    Its a f2p platform, just wait 6 months till its free. If people want more    I've played this game, its a waste of money, its and expensive game. Blizzard invests more in fake review and other fake hipe to sell a weak game. Its and expensive platform for a huge cash-shop, dont waste your money on Blizzard, its over with them.
    Game its a simple multiplayer shooter with 1 mode and 8 maps.
    Its a f2p platform, just wait 6 months till its free.
    If people want more games like Witcher, its time we stop supporting companies like Blizzard.    … Expand
  74. planetside2suck
    Jun 20, 2016
    1
    If this game had competent people playing it I would give it a higher rating, but almost everyone is stupid and worthless. They can't figure out basic strategies against combos, they don't understand the mechanics of capturing, they don't know how to synergize multiple ultimates. OMG a guy with a shield with a turret behind him, oh no what do we do, let's just throw ourselves at themIf this game had competent people playing it I would give it a higher rating, but almost everyone is stupid and worthless. They can't figure out basic strategies against combos, they don't understand the mechanics of capturing, they don't know how to synergize multiple ultimates. OMG a guy with a shield with a turret behind him, oh no what do we do, let's just throw ourselves at them single file for the entire match. The game itself is excellent, but the people are awful retards who only know how to shoot from years of the mindlessness of call of doody and I can't carry 5 other people no matter how good I am. This is an indictment of you, frothy idiots of the world, not the game. Humanity: 1/10.… Expand
  75. mrmustard
    Sep 19, 2017
    1
    I want to like this game but I just can't. It's really no different to TF2, but costs money. To be honest it doesn't feel at all like a Blizzard game apart from the price tag. If you literally have nothing else to play then maybe it's OK. With the shooter standard so high these days I was very disappointed
  76. Hooker21
    May 25, 2016
    1
    Game just desigh to be f2p.
    it look's like robbery then you see only 2 game modes.
    And this collection items - mostly boring junk. There's nothing to achive
    Game fastly become boring, lack of variety and all maps structure are same.
    Dead ends and long corridors everythere.
  77. SuperGlare
    Jun 15, 2016
    1
    nice gameplay but the terrible unbalance and hero swap anytime you want destroys the game
    40 euro for this game is lots of money while this game feels like a free to play.
    Blizzard is nerfing what they shouldnt nerf allowing heroes like bastion mei nad tobjorns turret destroy the game. The people behind the balance are a total fail and i dont see this game going anywhere but stay    nice gameplay but the terrible unbalance and hero swap anytime you want destroys the game
    40 euro for this game is lots of money while this game feels like a free to play.
    Blizzard is nerfing what they shouldnt nerf allowing heroes like bastion mei nad tobjorns turret destroy the game.
    The people behind the balance are a total fail and i dont see this game going anywhere but stay between the noob community that blizzard has established the last years    … Expand
  78. Shinrei
    Aug 21, 2018
    1
    The game has a very bad network code.
    There are cheaters in the game.
    Developers limit the choice of the game in arcade mode.
    No PVE content.
    There appeared paid skins limited in time.
    I do not recommend this game.
    Developers try to shake out more money from fans.
  79. algaeeater09
    May 24, 2016
    1
    Majority of people who like this game only like it because of boobs and butt. That really shows whats in store for the future of gaming. Lack of quality. Aside from that.. the game is lacking in content.. no singleplayer, BARELY any gamemodes.. and they want you to spend 40-60 bucks on this?
  80. Steamrider86
    May 26, 2016
    1
    Game is fun! Love the characters, design, and often best to play with teams and friends. The downside, although minor, is the lack of content. Just run and shoot. If you play TF2, try out Overwatch. Its a hella fun. And lol, Its not flawless as how gameinformer puts it, but it holds its own as a new IP from Blizzard..
  81. HanSolo02
    Jun 1, 2016
    1
    This game is fun for about 1 hours and even less if you played the beta..there progression level up is useless and doesn't affect the game in anyway.
    Its basically a game for 12 year old girls,if your older than that its just sad!
  82. sawdomise
    Jun 2, 2016
    1
    40$ to get matched up with retards. 2 game modes, less than 10 maps. Less content than Battlefront. 1 point because it doesn't crash that much. Waste.
  83. Mortho
    Jun 10, 2016
    1
    Most time you have casuals in your team everybody do what he want, real team play is very rar. and there is no long time Motivation....waste of money.
  84. g4blel
    Jun 12, 2016
    1
    this game could have been brilliant, however blizzard f***ed it up, it isnt fun and the online is just purely enraging as the "heroes" are so unbalanced, and after a while the bots are just crap and dull, so please dont waste your money on this, just save it for something better.
  85. Invize
    Nov 1, 2019
    1
    Спасибо за Овервотч 2. Оценка первой части равна 1. За такое отношение.
  86. Brakkus
    Jul 6, 2016
    1
    Where's my single player content? I'm sick of playing with losers. Also this game's too hard to play when I'm drunk, seriously how am I supposed to stream this? Sober? GTFO.
  87. caemasa
    Jul 11, 2016
    1
    Un robo el precio comparado con lo que ofrece un juego desarrollado a medias que debio ser free to play comparado con otros juegos este se queda en la mierda aparte que tiene solo 3 modos de juego que P**** Mierd*
  88. GarbageManJr
    Jul 17, 2016
    1
    Blizzard said "Hey what if we stick a crapton of broken and OP classes together in a game? If they're all OP, then none of them are!". Overwatch is what happens; a broken mess. Top it off with a truly broken matchmaking system where most of your games are steamroll victories or crushing defeats and you got yourself a frustration machine. Seriously, I'm almost always frustrated playing thisBlizzard said "Hey what if we stick a crapton of broken and OP classes together in a game? If they're all OP, then none of them are!". Overwatch is what happens; a broken mess. Top it off with a truly broken matchmaking system where most of your games are steamroll victories or crushing defeats and you got yourself a frustration machine. Seriously, I'm almost always frustrated playing this game no matter how great my last match was. Victories are hollow and defeats are too brutal to learn anything from. It's just not fun.… Expand
  89. abzz123
    Aug 13, 2016
    1
    Recent change to lootbox system is a blatant cash grab targeted on people with gambling problems.

    When game came out Blizzard released it with lootbox system - you can earn or buy boxes with cosmetics. If you get duplicates then they would give you credits that can be spend on buying more cosmetics. Blizzard's website clearly stated that credits can be used on any cosmetic item. Fast    Recent change to lootbox system is a blatant cash grab targeted on people with gambling problems.

    When game came out Blizzard released it with lootbox system - you can earn or buy boxes with cosmetics. If you get duplicates then they would give you credits that can be spend on buying more cosmetics. Blizzard's website clearly stated that credits can be used on any cosmetic item. Fast forward to August and Blizzard released limited edition cosmetics (first addition of cosmetic items to the game since release) and changed the rules: credits can't be used to purchase new items and you get a chance for new item to drop from lootbox. This is a cash-grab gambling system built into not f2p game.    … Expand
  90. UnkreativHoch2
    Aug 24, 2016
    1
    I really tried having fun with this game and i thought I did suceed at first. Its okayish in terms of a multiplayer online game but in the long run it has immeanse flaws.

    One thing is the way hits and kills are counted in this game. Its not the evading player that is favored for, wel, evading, but the one shooting. that means, that if you are a tracer and blink around the corner you can    I really tried having fun with this game and i thought I did suceed at first. Its okayish in terms of a multiplayer online game but in the long run it has immeanse flaws.

    One thing is the way hits and kills are counted in this game. Its not the evading player that is favored for, wel, evading, but the one shooting. that means, that if you are a tracer and blink around the corner you can die from a shot from a player with higher ping, that hit you on his screen. this is a well rounded mechanic for competitive matches in a closed network, but is the most **** up thing to ever be implemented in an ONLINE shooter.

    another thing is the imbalance of heroes. the game is kept in balance by competitive and regular matches. this means there is a massive skill difference in the balancing itself. the hero bastion, the sitting turret of salt, is a strong pick and saltgrinder in normal games, but is so easily coutered in pro plays, that he is considered weak and is apt for a buff. the hero dva was considered relatively weak in the pro play and is now one of the best picks in a normal queue. this list goes on for a while.

    Next nagging point: Matchmaking there is experience in this game. experience is gained by playing matches and, well, getting experience with the game. this means there is a big number that indicates a level of skill that this player is supposed to have attained. Now overwatch doesnt care at all. You WILL be matched with players much weaker than you or with players much much better than you for the sole purpose of creating relatively even win percentage, that enables blizzard to call their game "balanced".

    Now the thing that made me so furious I decided to write a review about my experience with overwatch so far. Loot.
    The loot - mechanic in this game is based on lootboxes handed out every level and always containing 4 items of varying rarity. these are white - common, blue - rare, pink - epic and orange - legendary. now white and blue is so common it doesnt even need to be divided at all and epic skins equal mildly rare items in every other game with loot. only legendary items are relatively rare. loot must not be obtained by luck alone but can also be bought for ingame curency, that is NOT buyable but has to be collected either as drop from boxes or from duplicates. additional to that there are skins that are exclusive to certain game editions or events. and these events are what caused me to see the **** that is the reward system in overwatch. Loot has been examined by reddit users and the largest quantity of loot listed there was a table of the experience of 30000 players. now they found that legendary loot spawns approximately every 14 boxes. now I had managed to obtain whole 4 legendary skins prior to lvl 35 and then started investing huge amounts of time in the summer event, to get exclusive skins, as i had already gotten 1. now I invested a whole day, not with sleep and eating, but whole 24 hours of my life to get more skins of the little above 4 legendaries for all 20+ characters. and when i hit lvl 53 at the end of the event i had an astounding 4 legendaries with 2 duplicates of said legendaries. of the 60 skins available I managed to pillage 4 and the game gave me 2 more of those i had already in possesion. now one might think they would be valuable, but they are not. Legenfdary skins cost 1000 currency (cur in short) and a legendary currency drop values at 500 cur. that means you have to get 2 legendary currency drops for a single legendary skin, but what value do legendary duplicates have? 200 cur! that is not even enough to buy an epic piece of loot. 5 legendary duplicates equal 1 skin in the shop, and the skin you might want to have cant possibly bought as it is an event skin you cannot get. you cant reroll these drops. you cant buy themwith money. you cant get them with time investment.

    the game is, as i said, okayish, but its flaws weigh out its pros heavily. to screw up something like a reward system so hard, a system that has been done right in so many games, even in blizzard ones, is so sad to watch. i really wanted this game to make me have fun, but this single thing made me hate it so much.
    buy the game, have your fun, but dont expect a balanced game or teamplayers. Do not open the lootboxes and dont even try looking at the hero gallery. you wont get much fun, they made it that way.    … Expand
  91. Figasaurus_Mex
    Jun 18, 2019
    1
    Designed to encourage trolling. Imagine putting 8 year olds and older on 2 teams in a competitive team sport, and get rid of all the referees, and don't let teams kick players for bad behavior. That's Overwatch.

    No one would be suprised to see kids piledriving other kids, or pooping on the feild so they can laugh when their own team steps in it, or just sitting down and laughing watching    Designed to encourage trolling. Imagine putting 8 year olds and older on 2 teams in a competitive team sport, and get rid of all the referees, and don't let teams kick players for bad behavior. That's Overwatch.

    No one would be suprised to see kids piledriving other kids, or pooping on the feild so they can laugh when their own team steps in it, or just sitting down and laughing watching their own team go nuts becaue they're a man down. Yet somehow this scenario is suprising to Blizzard, who want to be taken as a serious e-sport. Or maybe they knew how bad their game was designed, but didn't care because they knew they were doing something no one else was and they could get away with not thinking about the core rules of the game. Either way, if you want a slick shooter with lots of strategy, this is your game. If you want a game where your strategy matters at all, there are games with much smarter rule sets for that out there.    … Expand
  92. pianoman178
    Aug 28, 2016
    1
    This game doesn't have any glaring bugs. It doesn't crash and is optimized fairly well. However the gameplay is trash. Every encounter in the game feels cheap. Every ability makes it feel as though the players has no control. Play of the games are dominated by people who push "Q" for their ultimate. Certain heroes can spam abilities to be successful, while others make the tiniestThis game doesn't have any glaring bugs. It doesn't crash and is optimized fairly well. However the gameplay is trash. Every encounter in the game feels cheap. Every ability makes it feel as though the players has no control. Play of the games are dominated by people who push "Q" for their ultimate. Certain heroes can spam abilities to be successful, while others make the tiniest mistake and pay the biggest price. Overall, I cannot leave this game without feeling salty. I'd avoid this one if you like skill-based shooters.… Expand
  93. Proxyzygy
    Nov 1, 2016
    1
    If I'm spending £40+ on a game, I expect that game to have £40+ worth of content in it and Overwatch just doesn't. It feels like a little incomplete indie game hiding behind a triple A price tag and a big dev studio.
  94. TheSalianRaider
    Nov 18, 2016
    1
    While the game may be fun and polished, the fun falls flat after a few hours of game play. Playing it feels just like TF2. The only difference is the presence of cyber sex appeal and some skills which hardly stand out when compared to multitude of weapons in other FPS games. Matchmaking balance is not good, repetitivity gets you early, melee is pretty much non-existent. Critics must haveWhile the game may be fun and polished, the fun falls flat after a few hours of game play. Playing it feels just like TF2. The only difference is the presence of cyber sex appeal and some skills which hardly stand out when compared to multitude of weapons in other FPS games. Matchmaking balance is not good, repetitivity gets you early, melee is pretty much non-existent. Critics must have been paid a lot to sugarcoat such a flat game.… Expand
  95. GribbyGuy
    Dec 20, 2016
    1
    Game has potential for a variety of reasons, but it ends up being a really frustrating experience due to the poor matchmaking system that often sets up lopsided matches. Competitive play is a bit better on that end, but still leaves a lot to be desired. There's more flaws, like the game's insistence on wasting your time with long wind-up and wind-down times and a dull "play of the gameGame has potential for a variety of reasons, but it ends up being a really frustrating experience due to the poor matchmaking system that often sets up lopsided matches. Competitive play is a bit better on that end, but still leaves a lot to be desired. There's more flaws, like the game's insistence on wasting your time with long wind-up and wind-down times and a dull "play of the game system". Often times the match making will throw away a match after 60 seconds of waiting because it couldn't find a single player. Just one player it could not find despite a fanbase of 60k+ active players... Map balance issues and other issues plague this game. It's a work in progress.… Expand
  96. SlackIsBack
    Jan 15, 2017
    1
    Cheap class-based team game that tries to be TF2 with less depth. Matchmaking is by far the worst aspect of this game with the way it constantly places you with people vastly below or above your skill level. The game is much less of an FPS and more of an MOBA-style ability spam fest. Short matches and long wait times between matches leaves you frustrated and feeling like your time is being wasted.
  97. marbellous
    Jan 29, 2017
    1
    An unbalanced mess.

    Overwatch may look fun from an outside perspective, however don't let this game fool you. - 2-3 minute queue wait times. - Terrible matchmaking. - Atrocious ping times reaching 1500!! - specifically when in a competitive match - Pairing with bronze players against gold or higher in competitive. - A loss in competitive makes you lose a full rank. - All    An unbalanced mess.

    Overwatch may look fun from an outside perspective, however don't let this game fool you.
    - 2-3 minute queue wait times.
    - Terrible matchmaking.
    - Atrocious ping times reaching 1500!! - specifically when in a competitive match
    - Pairing with bronze players against gold or higher in competitive.
    - A loss in competitive makes you lose a full rank.
    - All other loot box items are unwanted other than skins.
    - Team composition at the time of writing must consist of 7 of the 21 playable characters.
    - Toxic player base, akin to that of COD
    - Few game modes
    - Multiplayer maps are quite boring after a couple rounds, there are only 8 (game has been out for almost a year and a half now)

    Overall, pass, play something better this game is not worth your time.    … Expand
  98. SuckMyCrumpet
    Mar 12, 2017
    1
    Although having a well polished art style as a staple of a blizzard game, I feel if this wasn't a blizzard game people would see it for the mechanically broken and unbalanced shooter it is which a clear lack of attention to detail to game play mechanics and learning resources with the budget instead spent entirely on marketing.
  99. WJPetersen
    Apr 14, 2017
    1
    I had very high expectations for this game until I actually played it. Everyone told me this was "like" Team Fortress 2. Which I played for months and really enjoyed (looking back - it was way ahead of its time). But Overwatch is NOTHING like TF2. There are 21 characters - each with different abilities. And frankly, some of them really suck. If you shrank it down by half, it wouldI had very high expectations for this game until I actually played it. Everyone told me this was "like" Team Fortress 2. Which I played for months and really enjoyed (looking back - it was way ahead of its time). But Overwatch is NOTHING like TF2. There are 21 characters - each with different abilities. And frankly, some of them really suck. If you shrank it down by half, it would make the game more enjoyable. The reason for the 1 rating rather than 0 was because all of the maps are well designed. But, all the choices for characters with all those maps makes the game far too complex. It was fun for a couple of days. But, then gets old after that. To the point that I don't even want to play it anymore and will return it. Another big issue with me is the amount of time it takes to get to level 25 to play against others and the "quick play". I put about 8 hours into this stupid game and only got to level 4! And I am not a horrible player! On the quick play, it constantly boots you from one game to the next. When this happens, you play for a little while, then get kicked, then go to another game, get kicked again, and so on. This goes on for about 1 hour and you don't get to finish a game and get credits for the play. How frustrating!!! Don't waste your money on the game. It is a complete let down.… Expand
  100. Nedas
    May 11, 2017
    1
    Korean hackers are ruining the game. If you play from the US West coast, Europe, or South East Asia, you will be paired up with Korean hackers. In Korea, Overwatch itself is free. Players use "PC Bangs", internet cafes, to play and pay the cafe, which pays a royalty to Blizzard. Blizzard is actively profiting from the PC Bangs allowing users to download cheats, and letting the PC Bang
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#3 Best PC Game of 2016
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

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