Overwatch (2016)

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  1. Infynis
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I'm usually not a fan of FPS games, and when I first saw Overwatch, I thought "Ew, I don't want to play a cartoony game with a monkey character," but I eventually went back and looked into it more, and then I played it in the open beta, and now I've played it at full release, and it has become one of my favourite games of all time. The team-play is fantastic, the lore and heroes areI'm usually not a fan of FPS games, and when I first saw Overwatch, I thought "Ew, I don't want to play a cartoony game with a monkey character," but I eventually went back and looked into it more, and then I played it in the open beta, and now I've played it at full release, and it has become one of my favourite games of all time. The team-play is fantastic, the lore and heroes are amazingly interesting and robust, and the gameplay is still riveting literally hundreds of games later. Blizzard has knocked it out of the park with this game. And by the way, he's not a monkey, he's a scientist.… Expand
  2. Brogam4r
    May 26, 2016
    0
    What pretty much everyone else said. Could be ok for a few hours if it was free to play, but this crap really doesn't cost 40 bucks. Its also such a blatant ripoff of tf2...
  3. batson456
    May 26, 2016
    7
    The game is polished, I will give it that much. Unfortunately, that is about the extent of the appeal here. It is pretty much an exact copy of TF2 mixed with MOBA. I enjoy derivative games for the most part, we have to be real here, nothing is original, and good twists on old genres can be awesome. The real problem is that the game is just so boring! I played for a few hours, and at first,The game is polished, I will give it that much. Unfortunately, that is about the extent of the appeal here. It is pretty much an exact copy of TF2 mixed with MOBA. I enjoy derivative games for the most part, we have to be real here, nothing is original, and good twists on old genres can be awesome. The real problem is that the game is just so boring! I played for a few hours, and at first, was fairly impressed. I enjoyed how smooth everything was, the shooting was fantastic, the motion was fast and fluid. I played about 20 games or so, and then I just realized, I had no interest to play another. The game felt ludicrously shallow, strategies were the same from match to match, and each match pretty much unrolled exactly the same way. Evolve, as much of a flop as it was was infinitely more replayable and entertaining than this game. I don't understand the amount of love this game is getting, but if you enjoy it, more power to you! That is what opinions are for, just sadly not the game for me.… Expand
  4. GordoBlue
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Some people who are giving negative reviews either don't understand what the game is or are just being ignant.

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

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

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

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

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

    This is my unbiased opinion (I've never played a Blizzard game before and therefore have no company loyalty) and I hope this helps people to understand why this game is so good.    … Expand
  5. 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..
  6. StarScream2092
    May 26, 2016
    6
    It all depends on what you are expecting from a game. Overwatch is a solid FPS based on spells and objectives. However it gets repetitive and it does not have any Single player story mode. If you are a person that can play same thing over and over with great character design this is for you. People still play League of legends but there is item variations so that can be different everyIt all depends on what you are expecting from a game. Overwatch is a solid FPS based on spells and objectives. However it gets repetitive and it does not have any Single player story mode. If you are a person that can play same thing over and over with great character design this is for you. People still play League of legends but there is item variations so that can be different every match. Cs:Go also have repetitive gameplay but i think people are driven by learning skill and mastering shooting. In overwatch you cant swap weapons and skins are not that great too. Most of them are just recolors. Blizzard knew this game have shallow game mechanics but well polished, they even wanted to put it as free to play. But then they saw hype is building up, and understood they can charge people for that. Usually people who played 4 - 6 hours (total gameplay) say it is awesome. They are expecting that there is a lot more content they did not discovered yet. But in reality that is all.… Expand
  7. FrapRoast
    May 26, 2016
    10
    PC version review. Runs perfectly with my mid range PC on high. I can't say enough good things about this game. Every match is fun and feels like either side could win. Almost all the characters feel balanced and when I feel that I'm being countered by someone I can just switch to someone new. having no campaign isn't a downside for me as the game never pretended it was going to have one.PC version review. Runs perfectly with my mid range PC on high. I can't say enough good things about this game. Every match is fun and feels like either side could win. Almost all the characters feel balanced and when I feel that I'm being countered by someone I can just switch to someone new. having no campaign isn't a downside for me as the game never pretended it was going to have one. lack of content at first seems like a shortcoming but the promise of free characters, maps, and game types makes up for that.

    Pros
    - Runs silky smooth
    - Always fun and never frustrating
    - Characters are diverse, fun, and balanced
    - Free updates in the future (only microtransactions are cosmetic)
    - Great to play solo and even better with friends

    Cons
    - lack of single player may be a con for some    … Expand
  8. crnppscls
    May 26, 2016
    9
    I'll keep it short.

    It's a team shooter that uses the trinity ethic. If you play healers in mmo's etc then you'll feel right at home playing a character like Mercy. Buffing,tanking and healing are fundamental to the success of the team and points are awarded for performance, not just kills. The stylized character models and settings may not appeal to some but underneath there is a    I'll keep it short.

    It's a team shooter that uses the trinity ethic. If you play healers in mmo's etc then you'll feel right at home playing a character like Mercy. Buffing,tanking and healing are fundamental to the success of the team and points are awarded for performance, not just kills.

    The stylized character models and settings may not appeal to some but underneath there is a simple, professionally made game and engine that you want to get to know better.

    It's not going to win any prizes for innovation, although the characters require diverse playstyles and the maps are outstanding. There is stuff that looks like it's been directly lifted from Tf2.

    You can play vs bots to hone your skills or test out characters so there is no fear of underachievement while finding your niche.

    It's just a good fun game that you can pick up instantly and be successful with a little forethought to your objective    … Expand
  9. Reckless39
    May 26, 2016
    6
    WARNING! A LOT OF TEXT! MOVE TO THE END OF THE REVIEW TO GET A SHORTER VERSION OF IT!
    1. Yet another online shooter that doesnt include blood, gore etc. for only reason: more ages are allowed to play - more money. It is way too happy and sunny game for such jenre - it is about freakin war so blizzard decided to sell to kids a game about smth as horrible as war.
    2. Gameplay was very    WARNING! A LOT OF TEXT! MOVE TO THE END OF THE REVIEW TO GET A SHORTER VERSION OF IT!
    1. Yet another online shooter that doesnt include blood, gore etc. for only reason: more ages are allowed to play - more money. It is way too happy and sunny game for such jenre - it is about freakin war so blizzard decided to sell to kids a game about smth as horrible as war.
    2. Gameplay was very repetitive for me. So I couldn't take more than an hour a day of this ... shooter. I was trying like 5 heroes a day but in the end you will have to choose the hero that your team need to win. So I always must play heroes with extremly boring gameplay for me in order to get a win.
    4. It was also surprising for me that a game with small maps and little players number has such system requirements. I can only hope this was and intended feature of the game's engine so that it will develop more efficient or smth like that.
    3. They were making a free to play game, but when the main development was over they made a f2p game cost 40$! So basically it is a worse quality game because it was meant to be free, but they unlocked donation content so you have to pay for it a lot.
    After all, I can say that this game wasn't innovative or addictively fun to play. I gave a 6 to this game, cause it also has quite intresting story for each character, but it is completely ignored in the game, when everybody is killing each other with no lore reason and there can be 2 and more same heroes at the same time on the batlleground, so it was the same mistake like in heroes of the storm. I wonder how the game could've be if there were 2 opposite alliances of heroes like in wow, and the battlegrounds were actually some sort of scenarios and had at least some kind of intro for them on the loading screens.
    Simple version of the review: meh.    … Expand
  10. OctavioJS
    May 26, 2016
    9
    No se dejen llevar por las malas críticas, el juego irá creciendo con el tiempo y junto con su comunidad para ir entregando mejor contenido.
    Pros
    -Adictivo y fácil de aprender -customización de los héroes -variedad de estrategias de cada héroe y en conjunto -requiere trabajo en equipo -gráficas simplistas pero a la vez detalladas y caricaturescas al estilo Pixar -el soundtrack es    No se dejen llevar por las malas críticas, el juego irá creciendo con el tiempo y junto con su comunidad para ir entregando mejor contenido.
    Pros
    -Adictivo y fácil de aprender
    -customización de los héroes
    -variedad de estrategias de cada héroe y en conjunto
    -requiere trabajo en equipo
    -gráficas simplistas pero a la vez detalladas y caricaturescas al estilo Pixar
    -el soundtrack es muy bueno

    Contras:
    -Puede que al principio no sientas que tiene mucho contenido, se recomienda jugar con amigos
    -difícil adaptarte a héroes o dinámicas del juego si no conoces nada acerca de arena shooters o trabajo en equipo    … Expand
  11. macharius39
    May 26, 2016
    6
    A decent team-based shooter crippled by some serious problems. A short list:

    -20 tick rate servers (20 refreshes per second). Modern FPS games used 60 tick or higher. This means that Blizzard cheaped out and is using a netcode model that was popular back when dial-up was still a thing. It also leads to a lot of unnecessary and frustrating deaths as the low update rate and their server    A decent team-based shooter crippled by some serious problems. A short list:

    -20 tick rate servers (20 refreshes per second). Modern FPS games used 60 tick or higher. This means that Blizzard cheaped out and is using a netcode model that was popular back when dial-up was still a thing. It also leads to a lot of unnecessary and frustrating deaths as the low update rate and their server prediction algorithms kill you because your own reactions to situations fail to register in time. Considering the fast-paced nature of the game, this money-grubbing decision by Blizzard makes the game frustrating for anyone with any kind of FPS experience and skill. It is currently one of the most hotly debated topics on their message boards, which they are ignoring. This issue, if not addressed makes the idea of Overwatch becoming an e-sport a complete joke.

    -Poor matchmaking (hopefully this sorts itself out as people supposedly have ratings that help them adjust their matchmaking accordingly) and accusations that they are using the same kind of matchmaking as Heroes of the Storm which forces people into games where they get stomped repeatedly if they win rate goes too high over 50%.

    -RNG crackboxes for cosmetics. This is a pretty blatant cash grab and preys on the psychology behind gambling addition, which some people are susceptible to. They should have kept random loot boxes for leveling but allowed you to buy whatever skins/emotes/sprays you want like they do in Heroes of the Storm and World of Warcraft. This decision was probably forced upon them by Activision who aren't afraid to do anything to maximize profits.

    -Hero stacking and poor hero balance. Some heroes are quite powerful while others are just meh. "Pro" teams stack the powerful ones. Some heroes are extremely cheesy when stacked, like Bastion and Torbjorn, to name two. There is currently no limit on how many of one specific hero can be used.

    -Missing features at launch e.g. no Competitive Mode. Yet the cash shop works perfectly.

    -Two-faced policy when it comes to banning cheaters. 2 "pro" players were busted for using aimbots in Overwatch competitive play. They were not banned and are still making streams, playing competitively and making bank from the game. Yet Blizzard states a zero-tolerance policy for cheating and claims to have banned people caught. So it seems like if you're a "pro" player and bring visibility to the game from an e-sports perspective and help Blizzard make more inroads into the e-sports scene, you are treated differently from everyone else.

    The graphics, animations and sound are all excellent. The game looks good and runs well. If they can address the gameplay issues outlined above, the game is definitely one of the best shooters on the market but if they don't, it's going to sour the community fast.    … Expand
  12. peneconsida
    May 26, 2016
    0
    Me parece indignante que este juege tenga esta puntuación tan alta, osea es realmente abusivo. Un juego que no ofrece ningún modo de juego solamente online, con unos gráficos muy normalitos..Y encima tiene el semejante precio de 40 € en pc y 60 en consolas. Absolutamente los maletines vuelvan por aqui y despues los fanboys de blizzard son incapaces de dar una nota real a este juego. EsteMe parece indignante que este juege tenga esta puntuación tan alta, osea es realmente abusivo. Un juego que no ofrece ningún modo de juego solamente online, con unos gráficos muy normalitos..Y encima tiene el semejante precio de 40 € en pc y 60 en consolas. Absolutamente los maletines vuelvan por aqui y despues los fanboys de blizzard son incapaces de dar una nota real a este juego. Este juego no merece un 0 de nota, de acuerdo yo le daria un 5 pero no quiero que tenga una media tan alta.… Expand
  13. bwort007
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Simple the best team shooter outside., Easy to get in , hard to master. dont beleave the haters, this game is a blast with friends. Blizzard did it again.
  14. Frigidman
    May 26, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is Blizzard's first new IP in quite a long time, and boy did they succeed. As a shooter, Overwatch has a little bit for everyone. I almost guarantee that anyone who plays it will enjoy at least one of the many different characters it has to offer. Whether you enjoy soaring through the skies as Pharah, healing and reviving teammates as Mercy, playing a more typical FPS characterOverwatch is Blizzard's first new IP in quite a long time, and boy did they succeed. As a shooter, Overwatch has a little bit for everyone. I almost guarantee that anyone who plays it will enjoy at least one of the many different characters it has to offer. Whether you enjoy soaring through the skies as Pharah, healing and reviving teammates as Mercy, playing a more typical FPS character like Soldier 76, or just sitting in place as a robotic turret holding down your mouse button for hours... You will find one at least.

    In terms of content, Overwatch has four gamemodes in its standard quick play (Capture the point, King of the hill, Payload, and a Point-Payload hybrid), a vs. AI mode, custom lobbies, and a mode that changes each week which features crazy or fun rules on standard gameplay. And Blizzard has stated to expect a ranked mode sometime in mid-late June.

    In terms of microtransactions, those are purely for cosmetics, so they hinder the game in no way. You'll never be disadvantaged against someone who bought 50 loot boxes... unless you get distracted by their pretty skins... Plus Blizzard has stated all future maps and characters will be free upon release.

    I would definitely recommend Overwatch to anyone in the market for a good FPS, or even just a fun as hell game to play with your friends. With the standard edition only being $40, the pricing isn't that bad. If you fear there is too little content, I would say the game's replayability more than makes up for it as I have yet to be bored at all while playing.    … Expand
  15. Orudomonki
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Yoo guys it won't fcking help you guys all keep playing attack? WHO'S GOING TO GO SUPPORT? Or even tank? Yall think this some halo or call of duty type of sht and try to play fast, fck off mehn, play some support!

    9/10
  16. Corey117
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Positives:A fantastic example of how a team fps should be done. Everything in the game from the starting menu to the post-game report is polished to the point of perfection. I particularly love how Blizzard was able to use ideas from MOBA style games and flawlessly blend them into a regular team fps. All of the characters are unique in both their appearance and their play style makingPositives:A fantastic example of how a team fps should be done. Everything in the game from the starting menu to the post-game report is polished to the point of perfection. I particularly love how Blizzard was able to use ideas from MOBA style games and flawlessly blend them into a regular team fps. All of the characters are unique in both their appearance and their play style making every game you play a different experience (in a good way).

    Negatives: Now with (almost) every game there is at least one negative and despite how crazy fun the multiplayer madness may be, it's still just multiplayer with not much of a backstory. Now i'm not just complaining about the fact that there is no story mode to play through I am referring to a lack of overall backstory in the game in general. Now of course you can always use sources like wiki and polygon's timeline (definitely recommend the timeline) to get the story but that is unfortunately the only way. Now don't let this discourage you to much because the game is still super fun to play and the gameplay does not get hurt by this but it is a feature that a lot of people wish were there.

    Verdict: 9/10. A must buy for any fan of fps multiplayer. The lack of story content is not enough to make this game not worth the price of admission and you will certainly agree after you hit your 100th hour of gameplay with no sign of slowing down.    … Expand
  17. dikiyKOPEK
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype.… Expand
  18. J-dam
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal . Hands down amazing. The game play feels smooth and very well polished. It's also quite well balanced. Stop reading this review and go buy it!
  19. Goncas2
    May 26, 2016
    4
    Will get boring in the first week. Almost no content. You are paying 40$ for a F2P game. Seem to like overwatch? go play tf2 instead. It has much more content and it's free.
  20. Rollb
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Overwtach has it all, it's simple enough to have fun as soon as you jump into the field, unique character design and playstyles, very nice maps, they are simple enough to understand them, but make no mistake, every map has a lot of secret paths, and places to be taken advantage depending who you playing. I give this game 11/10
  21. roofTip
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Game is already solid with quick matches and a variety of characters for all styles of gameplay. More things like competitive gameplay being added to put it inline with other Blizzard games.
  22. rmatthendrick
    May 26, 2016
    9
    This game is damn near perfect. The 21 characters are very well balanced and every match feels epic. My favorite aspect of the game is it's focus on team play instead of individual Kill/Death ratios and the like. The only issue I have is the "Play of the Game" at the end of every match goes to the one with best multi-kills, it goes against the spirit of the game and there are severalThis game is damn near perfect. The 21 characters are very well balanced and every match feels epic. My favorite aspect of the game is it's focus on team play instead of individual Kill/Death ratios and the like. The only issue I have is the "Play of the Game" at the end of every match goes to the one with best multi-kills, it goes against the spirit of the game and there are several tactics that deserve a much, if not more attention.… Expand
  23. PeJo10
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I haven't had this much fun with a shooter since q3 or Unreal Tournament. Old-School but modern, I love it!

    You also get all future characters, maps and game modes when buying, and a TON of loot boxes through leveling, which you do forever, meaning you don't have to spend a cent more after buying it, which is VERY refreshing in Today's pay2win game world
  24. 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
  25. Sevvy88
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Blizzard still has it. When the studio puts their mind to it you can see the passion. Overwatch is lovely, fun, fast paced, addictive, challenging, and full of character.

    People have been talking about the FPS genre becoming stale and on life support and we've watched even Battlefield devolve into a CoD clone to rake in easier dollars, but Overwatch stands on its own and apart. It has    Blizzard still has it. When the studio puts their mind to it you can see the passion. Overwatch is lovely, fun, fast paced, addictive, challenging, and full of character.

    People have been talking about the FPS genre becoming stale and on life support and we've watched even Battlefield devolve into a CoD clone to rake in easier dollars, but Overwatch stands on its own and apart. It has an identity, and is original enough that the "Team Fortress 2 clone" accusations really have no basis.

    Definitely pick this one up.    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. GenericBlueToad
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Okay, I don't usually write reviews but the people who are rating this 0 because its not free to play are annoying me. Why should this game be free to play? Its EXTREMELY polished. It's pretty clear that a lot of work went into this game. Do you want to work for free? People quote Team Fortress 2 being free to play, but what most people seem to forget is that Team Fortress 2 was originallyOkay, I don't usually write reviews but the people who are rating this 0 because its not free to play are annoying me. Why should this game be free to play? Its EXTREMELY polished. It's pretty clear that a lot of work went into this game. Do you want to work for free? People quote Team Fortress 2 being free to play, but what most people seem to forget is that Team Fortress 2 was originally not free to play. Team Fortress 2 also had just as many single player options as Overwatch does.

    I have a lot of fun playing this game. The characters are diverse and the maps are generally well designed. The only complaints I have is that a few characters/maps need to be balanced a little. Sometimes when you're attacking a point that has a big chokepoint, it's almost impossible to get through when there's 2 turrets and 2 bastions Guarding the entrance. It's still a lot of fun trying to push through it though, so I can't even truly complain about that.

    Overall the game is well made and a lot of fun. Definitely worth the money i paid for it.    … Expand
  28. RodZoron
    May 26, 2016
    9
    I don't give this game a 10/10 simply because there is much more content that will be added in the near future, and surely make this game even better. Gameplay, art-work, level design, heroes, lore... Everything in this game is great. It's a very well polished game with great gameplay and story, which evidently shows with how much passion this game was created by the Blizzard folks.I don't give this game a 10/10 simply because there is much more content that will be added in the near future, and surely make this game even better. Gameplay, art-work, level design, heroes, lore... Everything in this game is great. It's a very well polished game with great gameplay and story, which evidently shows with how much passion this game was created by the Blizzard folks. Recommended for sure.… Expand
  29. FunkyExige
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Played the beta and was worried i would not enjoy as i am very wary of games without campaign mode. However i was completely hooked. If you give this game a couple of days you can be sure you will be hooked for months to come! The only thing that is missing for me is a story mode, especially as blizzard has created amazing characters which you can really identify with. Get this game, itPlayed the beta and was worried i would not enjoy as i am very wary of games without campaign mode. However i was completely hooked. If you give this game a couple of days you can be sure you will be hooked for months to come! The only thing that is missing for me is a story mode, especially as blizzard has created amazing characters which you can really identify with. Get this game, it will not disappoint!… Expand
  30. Indrigis
    May 26, 2016
    9
    To paraphrase three most common complaints from people giving negative reviews:

    * Opened the menu on the "Grill" page, ordered a steak. Got a steak. But I wanted sushi and pancakes with a side of raspberry jam. 0/10. * This steak brings nothing new to the table. It's just a mix of meat, spices and vegetables. I've eaten all of those before. 2/10. * If I want my steak on an authentic    To paraphrase three most common complaints from people giving negative reviews:

    * Opened the menu on the "Grill" page, ordered a steak. Got a steak. But I wanted sushi and pancakes with a side of raspberry jam. 0/10.
    * This steak brings nothing new to the table. It's just a mix of meat, spices and vegetables. I've eaten all of those before. 2/10.
    * If I want my steak on an authentic Ming dynasty dish or want gold-plated utensils, I have to pay extra, on top of paying for the steak. 4/10.

    As far as reasonable expectations go, Overwatch is a damn fine steak, though.

    The hero roster is great, the maps are well designed, the gameplay is very fluid and satisfying. Although there could be more game modes or some extra dynamic events on the maps, the package is quite solid as it is.

    While cosmetic offerings do not come fast by leveling, you hardly need more than one (favorite) skin/voice line/spray for any character.    … Expand
  31. Finalexp
    May 26, 2016
    10
    One word: AMAZING! Overwatch really did this for me, and it's hands down the best game I've been playing in my entire 26 years of life.

    Everything with Overwatch is just brilliant for me. The fast-phased environment, all the different playstyle characters, the FPS-view of the game and the fact that you have to be good as a team to succeed. All other games that I thought I enjoyed    One word: AMAZING! Overwatch really did this for me, and it's hands down the best game I've been playing in my entire 26 years of life.

    Everything with Overwatch is just brilliant for me. The fast-phased environment, all the different playstyle characters, the FPS-view of the game and the fact that you have to be good as a team to succeed.

    All other games that I thought I enjoyed just became kinda dull and boring after the release of Overwatch. And the funniest part of it is that I didn't think much of it when I first saw it on streaming, but I have it a go at the beta - and I was stuck. Thinking of buying it? Just do it, purchase the best game ever released.

    10/10, thank you Blizzard.    … Expand
  32. archanjo
    May 26, 2016
    10
    most fun i had in years .
  33. Hupples
    May 26, 2016
    6
    Presentation: 7
    Gameplay: 5
    Story: 5
    Total: 5.7/10

    Overhyped
    Overpriced
    Overrated
    Overwatch by $Blizzard$
    Hurry up and buy it before the next hype train arrives at the station.
  34. ExpositionFairy
    May 26, 2016
    8
    A surprisingly great take on FPS by Blizzard which, in my opinion, lives up to the hype. Here's why:

    Pros: - The game is easy to get into, yet hard to master. There are characters suited to all kinds and levels of playstyles - which I think is great! Each character feels unique to play, offering a diversity of experiences. - To win in Overwatch, you need to have a good understanding    A surprisingly great take on FPS by Blizzard which, in my opinion, lives up to the hype. Here's why:

    Pros:
    - The game is easy to get into, yet hard to master. There are characters suited to all kinds and levels of playstyles - which I think is great! Each character feels unique to play, offering a diversity of experiences.
    - To win in Overwatch, you need to have a good understanding of how characters work together or against each other tactically, and how team comps compare to each other, as well as how you can strategically use the map to your advantage. However, your reflexes also make a contribution - for example, if you're good at aiming AND strategy, you can really shine with a hero like Tracer. Overwatch has just the right balance between these two contributing factors - it's not like a MOBA where almost everything is decided by tactics; and it's not CS:GO where aim is the largest influence.
    - Because games are quite short, losses generally don't feel punishing, yet winning can be very exciting.
    - When compared to a MOBA or a game like CS:GO, where your previous success has an influence on your future success (e.g. whether you have enough money to buy the items you need), in Overwatch this factor is eliminated completely, making last-minute comebacks possible and extremely satisfying.
    - Overwatch's pay-to-play model guarantees that there will be no game-breaking factors in the future, as well as free content updates in the future as stated by the developers. It also ensures that people will be less prone to purchase new accounts in the future and break the game for newcomers. Finally, the P2P model holds a promise of a better community.

    Cons:
    - Netcode. In my opinion, this is the game's biggest issue at the moment. Currently, issues where you receive damage after you are already in cover or have used an escape ability are quite frequent. Blizzard will certainly have to do something about this when it comes to ranked play.
    - Ranked play. It has not been released as of yet, so it is not fair to judge on this yet; however, if ranked is anything like the closed beta was, it will certainly need revisions if Overwatch wants to see a future in e-sports.

    Neutral:
    - The game is very fast-paced, which to some will feel very fun, yet to others may feel overwhelming.    … Expand
  35. Rickswan
    May 26, 2016
    5
    Overwatch is popular, and it scores highly. Is this because it's a mind-bendingly great game? I don't think so. I think it's average at best, shallow and flawed at worst. I think the reason it's scoring so highly across the board boils down to three factors:
    1) it's different - it's been years since a fundamentally original FPS with a large base of players has come out.
    2) Blizzard has a    Overwatch is popular, and it scores highly. Is this because it's a mind-bendingly great game? I don't think so. I think it's average at best, shallow and flawed at worst. I think the reason it's scoring so highly across the board boils down to three factors:
    1) it's different - it's been years since a fundamentally original FPS with a large base of players has come out.
    2) Blizzard has a fantastic marketing team. I think the shorts are better than the actual game. They've really created a world that is exciting and interesting.
    3) Blizzard has some pretty devoted fanboys/girls. Many companies have blindly devoted and un-objective fans, and Blizzard is no different. It helps that this is their first new IP in ages, as well as Blizzard's first foray into the FPS market.

    The actual gameplay? It's alright. I was never a fan of asymmetric competitive shooters, so that doesn't help. In general I find the game to be just... decent. Not bad at all, but not great either. I played every character in the beta for a few hours, and I can tell this will be another game that I play for a few weeks and then slowly stop once the buzz wears off. It is fun to play with friends, I'll give it that. Just don't expect it to be the greatest thing ever.    … Expand
  36. ElCantanteMudo
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Que estamos valorando aqui? Un videojuego.
    Un videojuego para ser bueno, como debe ser? Divertido.
    Como es Overwatch? Divertido. Extremadamente divertido.
  37. 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
  38. Blackcesar
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Note: I've played the beta and first day at launch so rating can change further in time.
    Overwatch is an Arena Team Based Shooter with MOBA skills into it, so making comparisons with Battleborn makes no sense. That being said, the game is solid. Graphics are cartoonish and stylish, especially noticeable is that you will always understand what is going on on your screen and that's really    Note: I've played the beta and first day at launch so rating can change further in time.
    Overwatch is an Arena Team Based Shooter with MOBA skills into it, so making comparisons with Battleborn makes no sense. That being said, the game is solid. Graphics are cartoonish and stylish, especially noticeable is that you will always understand what is going on on your screen and that's really important in a game like this. Content-wise there is not so much right now but I do think that is not a real problem, first because Blizzard is always updating their games, second because what is important is the gameplay.
    Gameplay-wise is where Overwatch shines the most. Fast-paced, skill-based and team compositions are fundamental aspects of the game, so it is highly recommended to play with friends. Each character feels unique and needs a different degree of training to be properly used, also the idea that you can swap characters during the match makes counter attacks much easier and avoids unnecessary boredom from people who cannot use that specific hero, if you are not good, you just change to someone more suited and go right back into the action. Apart from balanced issues (get ready to be headshoted everywhere by Hanzos in a few weeks) one problem is the absence of the sprint button for all heroes (apart Soldier 76), this leads to long walking times, but at the same time, it allows to be careful to engage because you cannot run so quickly off the action. Maps are pretty easy to memorize but have some nice "twists", like certain areas can be access quicker only by some heroes, increasingly the importance of a balance team.
    I still have to understand how Blizzard was able to develop a game that feels "easy" in both the mechanics and the settings while still having a lot of depth, the game designers are pretty good at their jobs I would say,
    Overall, Overwatch feels like a really polished game. Matchmaking is fast (only one time had connections problem and always zero lag at day one). Grab a couple of friends and jump in, this game will stay on the market for a long time so no worries about new content.
    ps:I guess there is no need to say how user reviews with score 0 are useless.    … Expand
  39. Ouideau
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Peoples who gives 0 are working for 2K and Battleborn. My condolences.

    Great game, great multiplayer. A solo campaign doesn't make any sense in this type of game and gameplay. The game mods are original and works well with the level design. Obviously, I hope for more maps, mods and heroes soon. But : 21 heroes, 12 maps, 4 game modes, it's not so bad. That's enough for 100+ hours.    Peoples who gives 0 are working for 2K and Battleborn. My condolences.

    Great game, great multiplayer. A solo campaign doesn't make any sense in this type of game and gameplay.
    The game mods are original and works well with the level design.

    Obviously, I hope for more maps, mods and heroes soon.
    But : 21 heroes, 12 maps, 4 game modes, it's not so bad. That's enough for 100+ hours.

    I can't put a 10 because the game need ranked games. Blizzard is working on it and hopefully it's released in end of June !    … Expand
  40. Yort515
    May 26, 2016
    9
    I want to preface by saying that while have played a number of multiplayer fps games i have not been excited for one in a very long time. I had heard of Overwatch prior to release but didn't think much of it and was not impressed by the footage i saw. I decided to try the open beta prior to release after hearing the hype around the game, I was soon hooked. Overwatch is one of the mostI want to preface by saying that while have played a number of multiplayer fps games i have not been excited for one in a very long time. I had heard of Overwatch prior to release but didn't think much of it and was not impressed by the footage i saw. I decided to try the open beta prior to release after hearing the hype around the game, I was soon hooked. Overwatch is one of the most solid games I have played at launch and of of the most enjoyable multiplayer games I have played. The graphics while not mind blowing are still beautiful and the art direction has the Blizzard charm that they are known for. All the character play differently from one another and are fun to play with enjoyable personalities to boot. the gun play is arcade like but in a good way, all the mechanics are well balanced among the 21 heroes at lunch. My only issue with the game as of right now is map variety and game mode variety. None of the maps are bad but since they are small compared to other fps games it would be nice to have more locations. It would also be nice to see some more game modes down the road maybe ctf of something similar to conquest with slightly larger maps. My issues with the game are minor gripes and are something that will be addressed as the months and years roll around. I encourage many people to purchase the game, particularly on pc since the base game is 40 bucks.… Expand
  41. Underclass
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing game from amazing company. It's a lot better than all FPS shooters like CS and also it's even better than games like DOTA 2. Different heroes, nice maps, interesting customization and really good optimization.
  42. Juch
    May 26, 2016
    9
    The most fun game I have played in a long time. This game is action packed from the very first moment you log in. The game is highly dynamic, due to the online multiplayer part and the dynamic choice of heroes. The game feels balanced, each hero provides a way to break or counter the balance and adds something unique to your team.
    As a casual gamer, I can easily log in, play for 30 mins    The most fun game I have played in a long time. This game is action packed from the very first moment you log in. The game is highly dynamic, due to the online multiplayer part and the dynamic choice of heroes. The game feels balanced, each hero provides a way to break or counter the balance and adds something unique to your team.
    As a casual gamer, I can easily log in, play for 30 mins and log out again. The 30 mins are full blown packed with fun & action. (No start up time, grinding, or time lost in other ways). However, I can easily see myself play for hours at a time, if my schedule would allow for it.
    Best FPS out there, reminding me of the good old fun of the old Quake mixed with role-based features and highly cooperative. Good job Blizzard.    … Expand
  43. Weng
    May 26, 2016
    9
    After waiting over two years for this game I can finally say the wait and excitement paid off. I've never really played a Blizzard game before this as they've never produced anything that really has much appeal to me but here Blizzard have created something that I can finally sink well over 1000 hours into. The gameplay is fun, fast and frantic and there's never a dull moment. The game isAfter waiting over two years for this game I can finally say the wait and excitement paid off. I've never really played a Blizzard game before this as they've never produced anything that really has much appeal to me but here Blizzard have created something that I can finally sink well over 1000 hours into. The gameplay is fun, fast and frantic and there's never a dull moment. The game is also quite cheap when compared to most AAA titles these days, the game is about £30 with £40 for the special addition. On top of this the micro transaction system is perfectly done with them being completely optional for those who want to get cosmetic items fast. My only gripe with the game is that there is no voting system currently in game so getting rid of an afk person or mic spammer is near impossible. There is also a strange leavers penalty system that I don't feel belongs in the quick play section of this game as it feels very drop in, drop out, I can understand why it would be there in competitive mode but not in the casual ones. I myself am also experiencing strange connection issues where I suddenly lose connection to the server but this seems to be happening to only a small amount of people and Blizzard have stated they are working on a fix.

    TL:DR - Games good, buy it, like, right now    … Expand
  44. MossDeffxRus
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Best game in this genre! Amazing dynamic & balanced heroes. The mechanic of the game is really exciting & force you to fight harder for victory/ I will play this game every day for years!
  45. 345Y
    May 26, 2016
    7
    Overwatch really is fun. The graphics are cool and doesnt not try to go with "one of the best looking game ever" style. It is competitive and the different characters are well thought. Although this multiplayergame is near perfect I give a 9/10 for this game. Because I am missing two little things that dont disturb the gamestyle at all.

    1. Character customiziation: I dont need different    Overwatch really is fun. The graphics are cool and doesnt not try to go with "one of the best looking game ever" style. It is competitive and the different characters are well thought. Although this multiplayergame is near perfect I give a 9/10 for this game. Because I am missing two little things that dont disturb the gamestyle at all.

    1. Character customiziation: I dont need different "victory poses" and actually: I find the totally useless as the feeling when you open a lootbox and you only get **** sprays or pose (especially when you see some epic or legendary reward) you are disappointed.
    2. And furthermore I would like to have a bit more options of customiziation (I dont want to open the comparision to Team Fortress 2 - but you get the point). Something that changes the style HOW you play. This wont happen by the skins you get. Some new weapons with small damage changes or buffed abilitys would make me happy as I would think more of options and new methods, which will make a game perfect for me: Thinking of how you like to play and what small changes make the perfect gamestyle for you.

    Still, the game is absolutely stable, makes fun and looks nice. So, like I said before, I give it a 9/10.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  46. onframe
    May 26, 2016
    10
    great game. That a simple mix of all ideas of final years. Remember one thing, that's only beginning of this game.And this beginning was great. Play and have fun. Peace for all
  47. Vincealot
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I played this game a lot during the beta and now that its live i play it even more.
    If they (as promised) continue adding maps and eventually heroes its going to be even more awesome
  48. legendaRUS
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Шикарная игра. а всякие нищиброды и школьники идите лесом, играйте в доту.
    А теперь по сути, Overwatch — динамичный, увлекательный и небанальный классовый шутер. Отличная графика, удивительная история. Близы нам дали очередную вселенную, по которой я уверен через лет 5 снимут очередной фильм.    Шикарная игра. а всякие нищиброды и школьники идите лесом, играйте в доту.
    А теперь по сути, Overwatch — динамичный, увлекательный и небанальный классовый шутер. Отличная графика, удивительная история. Близы нам дали очередную вселенную, по которой я уверен через лет 5 снимут очередной фильм.
  49. Hunter_Dragon
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The newest IP from Blizz and simply put one of their most fun and addictive games, in this Team-based Arena shooter (think Team Fortress and Unreal Tournament) the amazing character designs, impressive animations and spot-on sound design mixed with very unique playstyle each and every character offers create an experiance unlike any other competitive game out there in the same genre (andThe newest IP from Blizz and simply put one of their most fun and addictive games, in this Team-based Arena shooter (think Team Fortress and Unreal Tournament) the amazing character designs, impressive animations and spot-on sound design mixed with very unique playstyle each and every character offers create an experiance unlike any other competitive game out there in the same genre (and there are plenty of them coming out, none feel as polished or fun as Overwatch).

    Pros:-
    ◾-Beautiful aesthetic, impressive sound design and animations as well as amazing character and level designs.
    ◾-Very unique playstyle for each character out of the 21 available now, there are classes (tank, support, offense, defense) like in all team-based arena shooters but even within each class every character feels like a whole different beast to learn and master.
    ◾-Impressive assortment of cosmetics, character skins, player icons, sprays (you can put them on walls in-game), character intros, emotes and victory poses for every character.
    ◾-Blizzard seal of quality, game is super polished, had a very smooth launch and plays like magic with zero glitches or problems (there were few glitches in open Beta but they are gone now), expect long years of support and free content as well, after all Blizzard still release patches for their decade old games like Diablo 2 and Starcraft: Broodwar.

    Cons:-
    ◾-Few gameplay modes, sure you can play custom and Brawl where the rules can be dramatically changed but still in Quick Play (the main gameplay mode) there are only three gameplay modes (Point Capture, Payload and Assault) and one Hybrid, it would have been great if the game released with more modes but they surely will add more in the coming updates.
    ◾-Some game systems could use a bit of tweaking like Play of the Game (a cool feature that saves and replays the best moment in the game for everyone to watch), a lot of times it's something awesome and exciting, other times it's mundane and even nonsensical and comical (like showing the Engineer Torbjörn dead on the floor while his turret is doing all the kills), a few tweaks to the algorithms of how PotG is selected would prevent such silly things from happening.

    Two last things regarding the idiots panning the for the most stupid and retarded reasons, all of the cosmetic stuff in the game you can earn by just playing and leveling up, if you are impatient you can buy extra loot chests to get stuff faster, but nothing obliges you to do so, basically don't listen to the idiots who are whining about loot boxes shop, it's 100% optional and the game offers loot boxes at a steady rate every level up (there is no level cap, level exp requirements flatline at lv.22 and reset every 100 levels), Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer used the same exact system and it worked great, that money will help keep the game alive for years and support all the costs of adding new free heroes, new maps, play modes and features (and pay server maintenance costs), i don't see any reason whatsoever to complain about the loot boxes shop, unless you just want to troll.

    2nd, i can't believe this site still allows zero score reviews, it is beyond ridiculous how some people acting like 5 years old bullies who might not have even bought or played the game can just write a pile of hateful crap and it somehow that **** counts as a review, the one affected most negatively by this utter lack of criteria for reviews is actually the site itself.

    If you like Team-based arena shooters, a big fan of Blizzard games or just want to try a multiplayer game that's fun, polished and addicting go buy this game right now.    … Expand
  50. scooter2
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Awesome stuff blizzard. Would of loved for overwatch to have a fun story mode with these amazing characters. Still doesn't change its a perfect game. 10/10 for me :)
  51. Evtrex
    May 25, 2016
    7
    Blizzard's hybrid is far from being ''Best PC Game of 2016''. It does not incorporates anything new to the industry. It is just another monotonous multiplayer game. While the game feels completed overall(from maps, characters, and settings) compared to any free to play. Great servers, incredible response time, and no lag at all(even at the highest settings). So basically does what isBlizzard's hybrid is far from being ''Best PC Game of 2016''. It does not incorporates anything new to the industry. It is just another monotonous multiplayer game. While the game feels completed overall(from maps, characters, and settings) compared to any free to play. Great servers, incredible response time, and no lag at all(even at the highest settings). So basically does what is supposed to do. It is not a game changing in any way. From that perspective it couldn't been worst because nobody knows how is going to be before the end of the year. It can change for better or not change at all, if that is the case I will be very disappointed, thus making it a just-for-the-moment experience. Blizzard is risking a lot with this game at the same time we are too by putting our money into it. So the game is a bomb just hope for the best to keep it out of our side because we don't know when is going to explode.… Expand
  52. 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...
  53. Hoondarrh
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Nice shooter!
    I was years without play FPS games and this one made me get back to this genre.
    I have no complains about Overwatch right now and hoping for new content in future.
  54. Ricollo1324
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch brings the asymmetrical FPS genre to an entire new level. Each character is a completely different experience, and even though some of them may seem overpowered, as Bastion or Mei, it's completely up to developing your skills as a player and having fun. A MUST PLAY
  55. diagoraz
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Game is not perfect, but close. Munch stylized graphics, superb voice acting, mechanical sensational, fun, affordable and very well optimized.. I did not expect much of the game, but Blizzard surprised me completely. Recommend!
  56. Bacontron
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Proberly the best shooter i have played for many years. It takes the best of old TF2 and matches it with the good parts of Monday Night Combat.

    I really enjoy this game, like a huge amount. Since it is not a free-to-play game, i am looking forward to a good amount of new free maps, modes and hopefully heroes in the coming year. As with Diablo 3, it is proberly going to become a better    Proberly the best shooter i have played for many years. It takes the best of old TF2 and matches it with the good parts of Monday Night Combat.

    I really enjoy this game, like a huge amount. Since it is not a free-to-play game, i am looking forward to a good amount of new free maps, modes and hopefully heroes in the coming year. As with Diablo 3, it is proberly going to become a better game in the following years, so its only good to start out early.

    Buy it now, if you have the money! :D    … Expand
  57. Rtrochford90
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Great game. Plays like team fortress 2. Honestly, feels like it should only cost about $20, but a) this is a review of how good the game is, not how much content it packs, and b) blizzard has a good reputation for supporting games, and that has some value.

    Graphics are great, gun play is great, battles are diverse...need to team up. No story mode, but what it does, it does perfectly. 10/10
  58. TokaJei
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I don't write reviews on Metacritic. This will probably be my only one. The only reason I made an account and reviewed this was to respond to the ludicrous criticism on the lack of content. This game has the perfect amount of content right now. 21 diverse heroes all with immense strategic depth. There are 12 maps, and I haven't played any of them thinking "this map is meh, I don'tI don't write reviews on Metacritic. This will probably be my only one. The only reason I made an account and reviewed this was to respond to the ludicrous criticism on the lack of content. This game has the perfect amount of content right now. 21 diverse heroes all with immense strategic depth. There are 12 maps, and I haven't played any of them thinking "this map is meh, I don't like it when it comes up." They are all amazing. Each part of a map is a strategic opportunity for a hero. There are 3 game modes. This is an excellent recipe for a COMPETITIVE game---which is exactly what Overwatch is. In a competitive game, you don't want 10 different game modes and 30 different maps. With that much content, it is hard to learn map layouts and game modes and their respective strategies. And by learn, I'm not talking casual learning where you feel like you know the game pretty well after several hours of play. I'm talking about hundreds of hours of play on each map and each game mode and with each hero. This is how you are supposed to approach competitive games. You need to embrace the "lack of variety" (although Overwatch is the polar opposite of lack of variety) and instead focus on being better than everyone else at maps, modes, heroes, and other elements of the game. A good reference for this concept is League of Legends. That game has been out since 2009 and for mainstream competitive play (so not counting Twisted Treeline) there is only one map and one game mode---and that is a large part of LoL's competitive success.

    People also complain that this game has no single player element. Well it actually does. The Practice Range. It's a great place to study a hero's mechanics. This is a must for a competitive game. What this game doesn't have is a single player campaign. It doesn't need one in my opinion, however if Blizzard added one in the future I wouldn't complain. I know it'd be pretty dope.
    Now for the review of the game itself. Not going to spend much time here. It's extremely fun. The replay value is insanely high (per the first paragraph). Each hero is very unique and plays in their own way. You can dump hundreds of hours into a hero and will still need to work on other heroes, since the game is designed to encourage switching heroes mid-game depending on the situation at hand. Even if that's not the case, you will want to benefit from a diverse team so only sticking with one or two heroes will still stifle your playing potential. The gameplay is very fun and diverse as well. No two matches feel alike.

    I have found nothing wrong with this game. Absolutely nothing. I like and respect Blizzard but I'm not a fanboy by any stretch of the imagination. Their only other games I've played are Diablo III, and was only into that for a couple months (really really fun game though), and Hearthstone. As a competitive character based game, yes some of the heroes are annoying as heck to play against but this isn't something that's wrong with the game. This is present is any game like this, League of Legends, Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, Team Fortress 2, you name it.

    So I'm just going to list all the generic good stuff about this game that you are probably here wondering:
    - Graphics/Art Style (the art style and character design is what drew me to this game).
    -Gameplay
    -Music/Sound (really love the soundtrack, a lot. I'm a sucker for game soundtracks)
    -Replay value
    -Honestly, any other game review parameter you can think of, this game meets it.

    Overall this game definitely warrants all the hype. If you're still on the fence then I guess this just aint a game for you OR you should just watch more gameplay videos.    … Expand
  59. acronym123
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Cool game with a lot of interesting characters and technicalities. There is a wide variety of play styles that ensure that every game will be different. The best part of the game is that there are effective counters to every hero in the game which will prevent any one hero from becoming too overpowered. Can't wait to see what else Blizzard does with their newest IP.
  60. Erytheis
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I don't usually review games - but after seeing a lot of negative comments, I thought I would give my opinion on them since some seem unfair.
    Overwatch is a great game - the matches are quick, there's lot's of heroes, it's really well polished and it is really, really fun. I was unsure about this game until I played open beta - I even let my closed beta invite slip since I was preoccupied    I don't usually review games - but after seeing a lot of negative comments, I thought I would give my opinion on them since some seem unfair.
    Overwatch is a great game - the matches are quick, there's lot's of heroes, it's really well polished and it is really, really fun. I was unsure about this game until I played open beta - I even let my closed beta invite slip since I was preoccupied elsewhere. But after playing open beta - I couldn't wait for the game to be released. It's just a lot of fun.

    Most of the heroes are very easy to play - although this is also complimented by the fact that how well you perform depends drastically on your skill. I think this works well for both casual players as well as more serious competitive players. I can't see how people are complaining about lack of content. It's a blizzard game - this is only just launch and it has shipped with a whole bunch of maps and heroes. With more coming in the future.

    Some people were under the impression that the game would release with more content than in beta. Of course developers are not likely to be trying to push out new content than their BETA version of the game - being busy with bug fixing and extra polishing (after all that is the purpose of a beta).
    Another negative point that really annoyed me was a whole bunch of people who gave it lower scores as it had no single player or campaign. I find this on par with someone complaining about TF2, CSGO, LOL etc. as having no single player campaign - it's just ridiciously. There are a ton of multiplayer games only - I could understand people complaining about this in the days of dial up; but otherwise all I can say is - if you're looking for a single player game then of course this game isn't for that.

    A few reviews and people also are under the impression that all the heroes are OP and it only takes one ultimate etc. for automatic kills. To be honest, I felt the same way when I started. But eventually you hopefully realize that different heroes have different counters. And that avoiding certain ultimates is not that hard. I mean - this is just an example - if you ever felt that Pharah's ult is OP; then you should try play her. Her ult leaves you completely vulnerable and covering only moderate-small spaces.
    That's not to say the game is perfectly balanced obviously.    … Expand
  61. LogicalBeeing
    May 25, 2016
    9
    People complain that Overwatch characters have a backstory but the game where you play these characters does not make any sence. This weird opinion made me create an account because of this reason.

    Your favorite soccer star has alot of backstory. He has his own perfume and a clothing line, but soccer does not have a story now does it! These guys would play chess and complain about it    People complain that Overwatch characters have a backstory but the game where you play these characters does not make any sence. This weird opinion made me create an account because of this reason.

    Your favorite soccer star has alot of backstory. He has his own perfume and a clothing line, but soccer does not have a story now does it! These guys would play chess and complain about it not having a story mode.

    You play as Overwatch as the nerd you are pitting your favorite characters against eachother in a team deathmatch and thats it... Now when did that become a bad thing!? Batman on the same team as joker in Infinite Crisis = No problem, but here it's the reason for a 0score review?

    Why you buy a multiplayer only game like R6Siege, CSGO or WoW and expect a offline singleplayer story mode? Let me guess, you didn't even buy the game and review it, you just wrote negative reviews that help nobody because we all know it's multiplayer only you don't need to tell anybody.

    It's like this:
    SHUTTER ISLAND MOVIE REVIEW: "0/10 did not laugh, not a comedy, no fun!" No **** sherlock?

    I even saw reviews about how poor the Xbox version is... ON THE PC VERSIONS METACRITIC PAGE! Like come on guys, wtf!?

    It's a game where you just put your favorite characters against your other favorite characters and like rocket league or triathalons: It does not have to make sence!

    CHAPTER TWO:

    There are also a lot of people complaining that it's not a p2w errhm... i mean, f2p game. Now how would you like it if you got in a que with that dude who only had Bastion in a game where changing your hero is almost more important than aiming? Would you like beeing on the offence with one useless guy on the team? NO YOU WOULD NOT. Thats like asking for SC2 to be a F2P game where you must unlock units for your faction. IT IS THE STUPIDEST IDEA EVER! 40$ ain't even much when you get all future updates and heroes for free.

    CHAPTER 3

    "But it is micro transactions in the game!!!111!!1! derp derp"
    Is it? I didn't even notice. It maybe because i don't give a rats arse about skins and voice-packs that you can unlock for free just playing the game.

    "Oh **** i paid to enter the soccer club, but now i need to buy blue shoes because i want blue shoes? Why can't i get the custom shoes and shirts and **** for free now!?"    … Expand
  62. Cphyr
    May 25, 2016
    4
    Biggest contender on the most overrated game this year. The map count is super low, the selection of heroes big. If that mattered it would have some content. BUT "hey guys, we gave everyone 10 skills, we have some heroes!
    Not enough, we need
    more heroes! Okay lets tripple the heroes with one third of the skills. Awesome idea, pump 30 mil into marketing so people think it has content!    Biggest contender on the most overrated game this year. The map count is super low, the selection of heroes big. If that mattered it would have some content. BUT "hey guys, we gave everyone 10 skills, we have some heroes!
    Not enough, we need
    more heroes!
    Okay lets tripple the heroes with one third of the skills.
    Awesome idea, pump 30 mil into marketing so people think it has content!
    Yeah!
    we will rock these morons who buy this ****
    let's just tell them dlc is free
    lmao that will not work
    we are blizzard, they will believe any crap"    … Expand
  63. Serious_Much
    May 25, 2016
    7
    I will write a short, but sweet summary of what is a game with potential.

    The tight, fast paced gameplay, in combination with glittering game worlds and unique, interesting heroes to play with promises some good fun to be had. The key issue is- where is the rest of it? 21 heroes is plenty for release, and the interplay of direct counters (such as snipers hitting the large bodies of    I will write a short, but sweet summary of what is a game with potential.

    The tight, fast paced gameplay, in combination with glittering game worlds and unique, interesting heroes to play with promises some good fun to be had. The key issue is- where is the rest of it?

    21 heroes is plenty for release, and the interplay of direct counters (such as snipers hitting the large bodies of tanks with ease) make the strategic elements in the game great. However, you get 12 maps and only 3 game modes. THREE.

    I played this game thoroughly throughout the beta, and I had a fantastic time testing out characters, understanding tactics for each objective and so on. The issue is, once you have got to grips with it all, what else is there? No ranking progression, no single player, and merely vague promises of additional maps and heroes coming.. as usual for blizzard "Soon TM".

    If you are the kind of person who can play the same experience for hundreds of hours on end (which admittedly is likely a large portion of the FPS player base), then sink your money without care. Those of us who enjoy variety might want to steer clear until a more appropriate price point is settled or more content has been added.

    I think the life span for the game is an issue, and it could go the way of most other AAA purely online shooters- barren within months    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. SSSamus
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is probably the most fun I've had with a shooter in, well, forever. Seriously. Now, this isn't saying all that much, as I'm only 15 and I'm generally not a huge fan of FPS titles, but this is a really, really fun game. For those of you who just want my score and a quick summary, I won't make you scroll down to the bottom of the post, here you go:
    9.5/10 Overwatch, is fun,    Overwatch is probably the most fun I've had with a shooter in, well, forever. Seriously. Now, this isn't saying all that much, as I'm only 15 and I'm generally not a huge fan of FPS titles, but this is a really, really fun game. For those of you who just want my score and a quick summary, I won't make you scroll down to the bottom of the post, here you go:
    9.5/10 Overwatch, is fun, frantic, and charming, with some of the best balancing I've ever seen in a shooter, and incredibly well crafted "easy to learn, hard to master" gameplay. There are a couple of characters that are no fun whatsoever to try and fight, and the game is slightly lacking in content at launch, but knowing how much effort Blizzard puts into the longevity of their games, I'm sure these issues will be resolved, and we'll be left with one of the best arena shooters ever made.
    Presentation: This game looks fantastic. The graphics are great, the art style is unique and eye catching, and it's extremely well optimized, at least on PC. The thing that really stood out to me, however, is the level of detail put into the environments that bring them to life. There are semi-destructible vending machines and arcade cabinets, little references to other Blizzard titles, and even a few games of Hearthstone left running (I would assume at Rank 20, as everyone is still running silverback patriarch). Props to blizzard on some of the most amazing looking maps in a game to date.
    Gameplay: Ah yes, the most important thing in any shooter, and I'm happy to say that this is perhaps Overwatch's strongest aspect. Everything is fast and fluid, the maps and team sizes are designed in such a way that you feel like you're having an impact but never that you lost because of one bad player, the level design is great and gives each hero unique ways of traversing the map, and I hardly ever feel as if I'm just running into a kill trap over and over without a way to do something about it. The only thing I would suggest in this category is that occasionally it feels as if one team has advantage over another simply based on level layout, usually with the payload matches.
    Balancing: Overwatch is incredibly well balanced, which is impressive given that it just came out. Many heroes are direct counters to each other, so that one player can't dominate the match. It's extremely well thought out. Probably my only complaint in this area is Bastion, who needs a really big nerf very soon. His DPS is insane, and he can wipe out an entire team in about 6 seconds. But overall, the game feels very fair.
    Content: My only real problem with the game, but even this I'm not that worried about. There are quite a few modes I'd like to see, as well as better friend options, and given how cool the game's lore looks, I'd love to see a singleplayer or co-op campaign introduced sometime down the road. But, knowing blizzard and how well the handle DLC and expansions, I'm confident we'll soon have more content than we know what to do with. Overall, Overwatch has a ridiculous amount of potential, and a developer who I know is willing to explore that potential. Buckle in, everybody. We're in for one hell of a ride.    … Expand
  66. kiddr121
    May 25, 2016
    10
    'Overwatch' is a the most versatile FPS I have ever played. I love the team aspects and especially the variety of characters you can choose from. There is a lot to learn here about game-play and tactics, but I have had fun every minute so far. Cannot speak highly enough about this game.
  67. tsheed
    May 25, 2016
    10
    An original IP FPS with beautifully realized characters and levels, endless online replayability, and phenomenal player support. TF2 has been beaten at its own game.
  68. StealthyK1LLs
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is the most polished and unique FPS I've played in a long while. A brilliant blend of some MOBA elements and 100% objective-based gameplay. It's great for casual and competitive play, and will keep you on your computer for hours. My only real complaint is that I wish there was a bit more content at launch, but the promise of free upcoming DLC gives me hope. Hands down, this isOverwatch is the most polished and unique FPS I've played in a long while. A brilliant blend of some MOBA elements and 100% objective-based gameplay. It's great for casual and competitive play, and will keep you on your computer for hours. My only real complaint is that I wish there was a bit more content at launch, but the promise of free upcoming DLC gives me hope. Hands down, this is the best and most polished class-based FPS of all time.

    Oh, and microtransactions are completely unobtrusive and purely cosmetic, but pretty damn expensive. You can just earn loot boxes by playing the game, though. Super easy to earn.    … Expand
  69. alexo774
    May 25, 2016
    9
    The first three hours of this game were hell. It was the worst thing ever. But then I realized how terrible I was at the game, I worked on my skills, and within two more hours, I was hooked. Welcome to one of the most polished and fun games of the 2010s so far.
  70. veilex
    May 25, 2016
    0
    This game IS basically an FPS MOBA... in spite of what some here are claiming. It suffers from a severe lack of content, has little to drive replayability... particularly when contrasted to existing MOBAs. The art is good... but it would seem the art and the trailers are expected to carry the sales for this game. I recommend against getting this game... unless, of course, Activision canThis game IS basically an FPS MOBA... in spite of what some here are claiming. It suffers from a severe lack of content, has little to drive replayability... particularly when contrasted to existing MOBAs. The art is good... but it would seem the art and the trailers are expected to carry the sales for this game. I recommend against getting this game... unless, of course, Activision can pull off a major overhaul of the game.… Expand
  71. QuietCoyote
    May 25, 2016
    8
    A lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this gameA lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this game provides and the potential it has for the future are what make the 40 bucks (from blizzard's website) well worth it.… Expand
  72. soenderup
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I'd describe this game as a 10/10 game if it wasnt for the character mei. Most of the time you get killed by her you'll feel like theres no counter play to her. Ignoring this one character who is BTW NOT UNBALLANCED just really annoying to play against. I give this 10/10 simply because its the best game i'øve ever played
  73. Traybair
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I don't own the game. I am just showing everyone that this site is BS because I can rate a game I haven't even played. How many people does it take for me to make this 150 characters long?
  74. DemKin
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Fun game to play with friends. "With friends" is to be emphasized, as the one-trick poney characters are kings on this game, the 20 tick servers might annoy you at times and the ridiculousness of the action doesn't make for a very competitive game or a game to be taken seriously at all.
    Nonetheless an immediatly and casually fun game most should be able to enjoy. With friends.
  75. mohbaboo
    May 25, 2016
    5
    Great gameplay with great characters but short on modes and I can't see myself playing it more than a couple of weeks which makes the game's price questionable.
  76. Janosuk
    May 25, 2016
    5
    After sinking a good few hours into this game I've come to the conclusion that it's far from worth the 40 euro asking price I dropped on it for.

    It's a game based around 20 or so Heroes that all have 'unique' play styles, you will spend all your time either bashing your head against a brick wall as you throw yourself against the enemy in an attempt to escort (Yes.. escort missions!!! So    After sinking a good few hours into this game I've come to the conclusion that it's far from worth the 40 euro asking price I dropped on it for.

    It's a game based around 20 or so Heroes that all have 'unique' play styles, you will spend all your time either bashing your head against a brick wall as you throw yourself against the enemy in an attempt to escort (Yes.. escort missions!!! So much fun..) the payload to a destination or completely stomp the enemy into the ground, all the while playing on escort maps that become ever more choke-points that render the enemy team an even greater advantage. There is also capture the area (Most balanced) and a combination of the previous two game modes leading to a hybrid of sorts. All be told there are a whopping ... three game-modes to play in.

    As with most games where you're locked into a character with unique skills and attributes there are some who are exceptionally strong and those that are .. well.. In need of a minor buff, some tanks don't feel 'tanky' at all and support characters that are capable of dishing out the pain like a pure dps character. Almost every match-up I've had so far (It is early days yet I'll give the game that) has almost everyone choosing the sniper/dps hero's leaving me to have to pick up the slack and choose the support and/or tank.

    Since all the Hero's have unique skills it follows that there is a champion who counters those skills and enables you to progress as a team, it becomes extremely monotonous when you have to rock paper scissor your way through a match, although you can buck the trend and have a team made up exclusively of one hero (Yes hero stacking is a thing, blizzard didn't learn from league of legends), which on some maps is extremely broken.

    It does have it's charm however, the characters are all quirky and interesting (If lacking in the lore department), some having that edgy, dangerous look about them others are charming and cute, while some are a combination of the two, all of which are rendered in a very beautiful, stylized graphics engine. You have various vanity unlocks for each of them, from in-game emotes, skins, lines they can say and various different sprays, there is enough useless junk to collect that would give Ubisoft games a run for it's money.

    All in all I would wait for the price to drop before purchasing this game, it's fun in short bursts but it has it's issues to say the least, but seeing as this is a blizzard game the price wont see a drop until sometime in the next decade.    … Expand
  77. CavernClub
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I haven't felt this much joy and desire to play a video game in a long time. Overwatch is a breath of fresh air.

    My desire to play shooters had been slowing down for more games like smash bros and rocket league that had a little more new and unique ideas to them, so seeing another shooter being released just made me think I'll run the routine of buying a shooter, playing it the first    I haven't felt this much joy and desire to play a video game in a long time. Overwatch is a breath of fresh air.

    My desire to play shooters had been slowing down for more games like smash bros and rocket league that had a little more new and unique ideas to them, so seeing another shooter being released just made me think I'll run the routine of buying a shooter, playing it the first week or two, trying to find friends who have it so I'll have people to play with I know, and then getting bored/forgetting about it until the dust settles so high on it that giving it away isn't even Worth it. But I gave Overwatch a shot and I can't believe I hadn't been excited about this before.

    Upon loading up the game and starting with the tutorial, I struggled a bit with the controls. My shooter experience started with mainly Halo, Call of Duty and games the like, so not having sprint(or with the tutorial character Soldier 76 being tied to a button press) made things a little foreign. Realizing that every character was a completely different play style and had his or different kinks and actions was daunting at first, but it remind me of picking a fighter in Smash Bros., and Like in smash bros where basic such as jump, move and the buttons you press to attack so will every character control in a constant way. The defining and differentiating factor being the unique and creative abilities I've only dreamed about in shooter games.
    Having so many options to choose from and learning how all work with different team makeups makes this game so refreshing. Every game brings you a new ever changing puzzle that you and you team must solve. I have never been able to play the every level the same way and I love that. I don't want an experience in a game where I know the sniper sits up here and the turret always goes here. In games like Call of Duty where people end up using the same gun because it way overpowered, the balancing so perfect in Overwatch you will almost never blame it. Every character can be countered and if the situation calls for it you area me to change characters at anytime. If a team is dominating it's because they have a well organized group and are strategizing with each other. It is up to your team to figure it out how to take the opposing team and Objective. And I can't stress enough how much your team is the most important thing. So many games try to promote teamwork but it never works they way they say. I honestly feel like if any game has a team deathmatch mode you start only worrying about how you are playing, trying to get a positive k/d ratio and you will never be able to promote teamwork. Overwatch does not let you focus on yourself. It's not about you, it's about you working with others. I found myself constantly changing characters and trying to find the best for my team and for the situation and we started dominating and the other team didn't adapt, we would win in what felt like a heartbeat. I could go on for awhile about how I don't care if you are the best Hanzo player out there, having 2-4 of them on a team while we are attacking will rarely ever work. And I say rarely for a reason; because there is no definite way to play this game. There's no easy always win team combination. Sometimes a strategy might call for 4 Hanzos' and I love that Overwatch allows for a discovery that most shooter games have never gotten close too.

    You can feel the love and passion of the developers in every single detail of this game. There is nothing out of place. Every match I had, menu I scrolled through made me just feel like a kid again. I never wanted it to end. I have obsessed over this game. From something I had almost no interest in, to now wanting to spend all my free time with my wife and friends playing this game. I have a game I truly love and has refilled my passion for a genre that I believe has been getting stale. Thank you Blizzard.    … Expand
  78. Mrscorpion123
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра замечательна такие игры больше не кто не делает рекомендую всем (если вы не школьник) интересные герои карты сам геймплей и она стоит своих денег… Expand
  79. AlexRdz
    May 25, 2016
    6
    Overwatch is a first-person shooter class-based multiplayer game made by Blizzard.
    Its art-style is gorgeous, from the character to the map aesthetics everything looks fantastic.
    Each character has a personality of their own meaning that players will feel identified and connect easily with some of the heroes. Animations are fantastic. And most importantly, it is super fun if you have    Overwatch is a first-person shooter class-based multiplayer game made by Blizzard.
    Its art-style is gorgeous, from the character to the map aesthetics everything looks fantastic.
    Each character has a personality of their own meaning that players will feel identified and connect easily with some of the heroes.
    Animations are fantastic.
    And most importantly, it is super fun if you have friends to play with.
    My biggest issue with this game is that the current server tick-rate is sitting at a very disappointing refresh rate of 20hz meaning that sometimes you will die from bullets not registering properly which is unacceptable from a competitive standpoint, and let's be honest, Blizzard will push this game to be part of the eSports scene.
    Also, the content is very lacking.

    Now, from this point of my review I want everyone to understand that what I'm going to say are completely my opinions and takes on how I enjoy video-games overall, so don't take this to heart.
    First of all, I'm a very competitive person, I have been playing fighting games and arena shooters for almost two decades, and what I enjoy the most of the games I play is how high the skill ceiling is and what your character's limits are and what you can do with him but, when I watch Soldier 76 mauling everyone without having to aim with his ult, Reaper's Ultimate and Bastion players sitting in one place shooting and killing everyone in sight with apparently no recoil whatsoever it's really off-putting for me.
    Now, I'm not saying that these particular heroes are over-powered since you can easily counter them with another hero, I just don't like the little effort that you have to make to kill someone in this game.
    I also think the maps are not that good with poorly placed health packs specially if we compare them to TF2's extremely memorable maps.

    TL;DR:
    The art-style is definitely my favorite aspect of this game and it is super fun with friends but, from a competitive standpoint this game doesn't appeal to ME, I know everyone is enjoying it and that's fine. The content is very lacking too.
    Kudos to Blizzard for such an extremely successful game.

    Peace,    … Expand
  80. dregojax
    May 25, 2016
    7
    I'll go with a 7.5/8 max. the gameplay is excellent but a little short on modes and map. The roster is fun, but not as innovative as people seems to think. They just strip down the basic sets of move of much of any shooter character to gives it to some character - a quite cheap way to creat a few "unique" character.

    For 40$ it,s a an excellent pick up. But keep your head above the hype.    I'll go with a 7.5/8 max. the gameplay is excellent but a little short on modes and map. The roster is fun, but not as innovative as people seems to think. They just strip down the basic sets of move of much of any shooter character to gives it to some character - a quite cheap way to creat a few "unique" character.

    For 40$ it,s a an excellent pick up. But keep your head above the hype. It's not really new. Its perfectly done, but we are not in front of a milestone in the videogame world.

    Now i must go back to play that very fun game!    … Expand
  81. doddsydodds
    May 25, 2016
    10
    8/10 Ok I put it at 10/10 to counter the "blizzard hate" reviews, but seriously I would say 8/10. This game is outstanding and without a shadow of a doubt one of the best shooters in a decade. The only things I feel it is lacking is some game modes and not a huge variety of maps, although the maps are fun to play they do feel similar to one another and not very unique unlike the heroes who8/10 Ok I put it at 10/10 to counter the "blizzard hate" reviews, but seriously I would say 8/10. This game is outstanding and without a shadow of a doubt one of the best shooters in a decade. The only things I feel it is lacking is some game modes and not a huge variety of maps, although the maps are fun to play they do feel similar to one another and not very unique unlike the heroes who are probably the standout feature, besides the impeccable gameplay. One big thing that dropped it's rating for me as well is the lack of progression, which is an understatement. There is literally none. Levelling gets you loot crates which give you new cosmetics, that's literally it. But as I said before it has to be one of the best shooters I have ever played in terms of gameplay, not only does everything work, but it works so well together, they also fixed the few overpowered things from the beta, so no real issues in terms of balancing.

    If you like FPS games you would be insane not buying this, if you don't like FPS games I am confident this is the FPS that will change your mind!    … Expand
  82. Aaron1
    May 25, 2016
    0
    I bought this game super hyped for it but this game literately has 2 super boring game modes that get old after a couple of hours. Honestly this game has the content of a FTP game like seriously league and dota have more content than this game that you have to pay $40 for....
  83. krazyito
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Fun characters and of course a Blizzard title. I'm not gonna sit here and say I'm not a Blizzard Fan boy. I am, I love Blizzard games. They cater to what I love. They give great story and great gameplay and even in their whole history of development they show that they care about their gamers and do everything they can to support us. From actively listening and respondingAmazing game. Fun characters and of course a Blizzard title. I'm not gonna sit here and say I'm not a Blizzard Fan boy. I am, I love Blizzard games. They cater to what I love. They give great story and great gameplay and even in their whole history of development they show that they care about their gamers and do everything they can to support us. From actively listening and responding to our feedback about the game to giving fierce stances on cheating.

    Overwatch encompasses all these Blizzard ideas with the same love that is given to any of their games. The game has been transparent with what they said will be in the game since its announcement. Everyone who remotley read anything about the game knew loot boxes were going to be sold as micro transactions after launch. Everyone knew those boxes would only contain cosmetic items that have 0 performance on actual game play. We also knew that there was no single player and there was no ranked mode at launch. We knew ranked would come at a later date after launch, we also knew that new maps and heroes would be added to the game for free later down the road.

    The game has basically been out for months now with its beta. Its an amazing game with great teamwork opportunities and hours of fun. Anyone who didn't know exactly what the game offered from the get-go obviously didn't look into the game at all before hand or really hates blizzard in general.    … Expand
  84. sniperfoxdls
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Great fun with a surprisingly deep meta / counter-picking strategy element to it. If you were expecting TF2 with updated graphics, it's WAAAAY beyond that and you owe it to yourself to give this gem a try.

    Easily the best game of 2016 so far, and probably the best game of the last several years.
  85. Abomlol
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Awesome game. Great hero developments and abilities. Play this with friends! It makes the games truly enjoyable. Soloing can be agonizing. Also, expect Hero Loot rewards to be slow going. I don't pay for pixels but someone said getting everything will take about 5,000 games.
  86. uberbs
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is absolutely astounding! As a veteran gamer, i can honestly say this game makes me feel like a kid again.

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

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

    It's just a very fun game to play. I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys playing team based first-person shooters.    … Expand
  87. zeusmagnet
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Once again Blizzard have released a stellar product to the consumer market. Overwatch is a fantastic team-based shooter-strategy game. I include strategy because a lot of the game is tailoring your team to counter theirs. The game feel is solid, the characters seem balanced (there is some room for improvement, but nothing major) and the maps are well designed. The character lore isOnce again Blizzard have released a stellar product to the consumer market. Overwatch is a fantastic team-based shooter-strategy game. I include strategy because a lot of the game is tailoring your team to counter theirs. The game feel is solid, the characters seem balanced (there is some room for improvement, but nothing major) and the maps are well designed. The character lore is where this really sets the game apart, as each character has an interesting backstory (more of which is to be revealed) and interesting character interactions. Blizzard promises new heroes, maps, game modes, skins, and more with no extra cost to the user so I am excited for the future of this game. With the digital shorts and comics, Overwatch is poised to be much more than just a team based shooter game.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. ChristoMax
    May 25, 2016
    9
    I don't normally play team shooter games. In fact, I'm typically team-shooter-averse. However, after playing Overwatch for 5 hours straight, I found myself not wanting to stop. The games are quick, fun, and addictive. I love that you don't have to grind to level your character, and everyone is on the same level, so that people who are more casual can easily jump in to play with thoseI don't normally play team shooter games. In fact, I'm typically team-shooter-averse. However, after playing Overwatch for 5 hours straight, I found myself not wanting to stop. The games are quick, fun, and addictive. I love that you don't have to grind to level your character, and everyone is on the same level, so that people who are more casual can easily jump in to play with those who are more 'core'.… Expand
  90. meanrock
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Amazing game that doesn't take it self too seriously. You can sit down and play this game for 10 minutes or 3 hours- an important feature as I grow older and have less chances to marathon a game. The art is polished to Blizzards' high standards. The game modes and maps are very intuitive(huge +) but have less variety. This game has one big trick up its sleeve- this isn't a team shooter.Amazing game that doesn't take it self too seriously. You can sit down and play this game for 10 minutes or 3 hours- an important feature as I grow older and have less chances to marathon a game. The art is polished to Blizzards' high standards. The game modes and maps are very intuitive(huge +) but have less variety. This game has one big trick up its sleeve- this isn't a team shooter. Its a first person MOBA like Heroes of the Storm. It has a roster of 21 well balanced characters, huge when compared to other FPS games but average for a MOBA. Any team fight depends on character run back and death timers, character ultimate abilities have huge potential for synergy - and a skill gap if you don't understand that. The micro transaction are only for character collectible items and aesthetics, no impact on game play. Blizzard did everything right with this game, its longevity will only depend on additional maps and game modes being added in the months/years to follow.… Expand
  91. Crujones
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I will preface this that I am NOT a FPS kind of guy, I like almost other types of competitive PvP besides FPS. But with Overwatch I am addicted, I can play all day and gain no fatigue because there is so much variety and almost every character is fun to me (I hate playing Tracer) and they all fill a certain niche.

    There are some complaints that it's multiplayer only or shallow and I    I will preface this that I am NOT a FPS kind of guy, I like almost other types of competitive PvP besides FPS. But with Overwatch I am addicted, I can play all day and gain no fatigue because there is so much variety and almost every character is fun to me (I hate playing Tracer) and they all fill a certain niche.

    There are some complaints that it's multiplayer only or shallow and I just respectfully disagree about it being shallow. Yes it is "easy to pick up, difficult to master" but isn't that something every FPS should shoot for? The $40 price tag for PC is well worth it and there are microtransactions but PURELY cosmetic and you can get everything just by playing the game.    … Expand
  92. TsunamicProduct
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The first shooter that I have played in a long time that I don't need friends to have fun. The unique characters, good maps, and great feel to the game. It is the complete package if you are looking for an objective based shooter with unique characters/classes.
  93. willyzone
    May 25, 2016
    6
    I think the game is a bit overrated , it could be a freee to play but is not.Also the game dosent have the depth of a blizzard game , in 2 min you know how to play overwatch , and is very easy to dominate it so it could be borring then , also 21 champions is not acceptable and there are only few maps.By the moment is not a great game , poor content , lets see in 5 months
  94. BludGeonT
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I have played FPS games since they were incepted, back to the days of Duke Nukem 3D. I am a twitch gamer and have played many, many FPS games through the years. I started playing Overwatch in mid Feb 2016 and I was instantly hooked. It has been a long time since I've had an addiction to a video game and this game has consumed me. I don't know what it is about it, but the thought thatI have played FPS games since they were incepted, back to the days of Duke Nukem 3D. I am a twitch gamer and have played many, many FPS games through the years. I started playing Overwatch in mid Feb 2016 and I was instantly hooked. It has been a long time since I've had an addiction to a video game and this game has consumed me. I don't know what it is about it, but the thought that went into every single move that heroes do is finely tuned and well balanced, the sounds are amazing - everything has a meaning. The graphics are astounding. The game also has many colorblind options to help players see what they should be seeing, which includes me and my red/green/purple color blindedness. People and reviewing magazines cry about micro transactions in the game, give me a break. The loot boxes are cosmetics ONLY and don't give any advantage to the players, you can play this game just the same if you never bought any additional loot boxes, so that CG magazine reviewer can go pound sand, clearly his write up is biased and maybe he should go play battleborn. I give this game a 10/10 and when you reach level 25, the competitive mode comes into play where matches will last a good 20 to 30 minutes. See you in the battlefield.… Expand
  95. CesarTheSalad
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I've played for months now since the closed betas, and I'm still addicted to it. It's just plain fun, and I don't see it becoming otherwise for a long time. If you like TF2-like shooters, you'll love Overwatch.
  96. Rtheom
    May 25, 2016
    6
    It was okay and I'd play it if it was free. Unfortunately, I already went through the "online only for a lot of money" phase with Titanfall and I'm no willing to make that mistake again. It was mildly entertaining, but I was bored with it by the end of the beta. Maybe this will be worthwhile once it becomes free in a year.
  97. FreeZie
    May 25, 2016
    7
    I have the game and will continue playing it mostly because of the passion in the community and that it's pretty fun. It's a great game for people that are starting fps games or who are more interested in moba's because aim isn't as important in this game as it is in games like counter strike or team fortress 2. However, I don't think it's a great competitive game. The game is really easyI have the game and will continue playing it mostly because of the passion in the community and that it's pretty fun. It's a great game for people that are starting fps games or who are more interested in moba's because aim isn't as important in this game as it is in games like counter strike or team fortress 2. However, I don't think it's a great competitive game. The game is really easy to learn and less skillful than other fps games because alts and ability's are the most important and they are extremely easy to use.… Expand
  98. Ralyx
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Best game ver , Free of aimbots
    - Pretty good and consistent artstyle
    - Cool heroes with distinct abilities
    - Fluid and polished combat
    - Simple to pick up, but has enough depth to not get bored quickly
    - Great performance even on older machines
    - Engaging gameplay centered on objectives.
  99. Nataraja
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it shouldOverwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it should be!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For me the game is worth $40 and I will get $40 worth of enjoyment out of it. If you are on the fence, see if you can try it on console or rent it for a console to see if it fits for you. If you like Team Fortress at all, then I think you will really enjoy this title.    … Expand
  100. MisterShmi
    May 25, 2016
    10
    A hallmark of game design. The only reason the user score is mediocre is because of salty trolls who feel like they have to get on and bash the game even though they only played a few hours in the open beta and decided it wasn't "hard core" enough for them.
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#3 Best 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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