Overwatch (2016)

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  1. algaeeater09
    May 24, 2016
    1
    Majority of people who like this game only like it because of boobs and butt. That really shows whats in store for the future of gaming. Lack of quality. Aside from that.. the game is lacking in content.. no singleplayer, BARELY any gamemodes.. and they want you to spend 40-60 bucks on this?
  2. J33P3R5_CR33P3R
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing and another homerun for Blizzard. It looks fantastic on all systems, is perfectly balanced, and has a character for every style of play. With a focus on a level playing field, the game is more about skill and hero choice than who has the better gear (as all unlocks are cosmetics only). With promised free heros and maps on the horizon, this is a must own.
  3. BloodyRandy
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made eachI don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made each individual character unique yet somehow able to defeat any other character given the time and situation. That quality limits the total number of players, but 6v6 is a good start. The game is complete bang for your buck at 39.99. Console versions are 59.99 at the request of fans. Blizzard didn't have to do this and release it for consoles as they are mainly a PC focused company, but they purchased the resources and charge 20 dollars more on consoles. If you don't like it, don't buy it, but I think it's a reasonable request and it makes fans happy that they were willing to fold and get the game onto our televisions with a controller.
    Gameplay took me a couple of days. At first I admit I was minorly dissapointed. I then started going through the reccomended tutorials and learned how to use a couple of characters. I started to notice subtle advantages like the last bullet doing more damage than the others. Slowly I found out that characters had great advantages if played a certain way and focus on timings. My friend logged in and we played on a team as Mercy and Sabastian. The fun factor exploded and we had many joyous moments as we almost died but didn't and barely overtook the team in several matches. It was really fun and seems like a game most would want to consider keeping in their library.    … Expand
  4. MrAdequate
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is an astonishing triumph for Blizz, and proof positive they can do an FPS as well as they can do RTS games. It is fast, frenetic, and hugely fun, with a cast of enjoyable and unique characters, distinct and fun levels, I can't say enough good things about this game.
  5. Friendzie
    May 24, 2016
    10
    As a game, it might not bring a lot new to the table on paper, but the attention to details makes it shine. It's easily my favorite team shooter. While you can't make your own loadout, the number of unique skills across the characters makes it so that there's more depth than any game in this genre. You're picking from 21 sets of skills and traits that are each meticulously balanced, and noAs a game, it might not bring a lot new to the table on paper, but the attention to details makes it shine. It's easily my favorite team shooter. While you can't make your own loadout, the number of unique skills across the characters makes it so that there's more depth than any game in this genre. You're picking from 21 sets of skills and traits that are each meticulously balanced, and no two play alike. Even within the same category of hero, each one can be completely different. As far as innovation, aren't the ultimate abilities innovative enough? They're so varied and constantly change the flow of combat, making any encounter unpredictable and never boring. Could someone unleash an ultimate that wipes your entire team if you're not prepared? On top of this, the game has an insane level of detail put into each character's backstory. It's fun to simply be these characters, and it makes me eager to see these characters used in games in the future.… Expand
  6. Nerdlife
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This might be the best competitive FPS on the market right now. It's simply amazing how Blizzard achieved such balance:
    -Easy to learn, hard to master.
    -Pretty good graphics and yet really well optimized. -Highly competitive and yet fun enough for the casual crowd. The game feels like a mix between TF2 and DOTA with skillshots and amazing replays. This game has everything to be the    This might be the best competitive FPS on the market right now. It's simply amazing how Blizzard achieved such balance:
    -Easy to learn, hard to master.
    -Pretty good graphics and yet really well optimized.
    -Highly competitive and yet fun enough for the casual crowd.

    The game feels like a mix between TF2 and DOTA with skillshots and amazing replays. This game has everything to be the new titan in the FPS genre. In a few years people will look back and write on the influence that this game will have on future shooting games. Overall another masterpiece by Blizzard.    … Expand
  7. Victorium99
    May 24, 2016
    10
    10/10.
    -Good mechanics.
    -Simple.
    -Nice graphics.
    -Excelent controls.
    -Inmersive maps.
    -BLIZZARD

    Amazing, it's very funny and adictive, this game gave me the strengh to believe again in shooters.
  8. KSic
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Have been playing this game since the open beta and man! Best FPS I've played in years. Great work Blizzard! Can't wait to see what new stuff will be coming in the future!
  9. Axe720
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game has the Blizzard magic all over it which they do with all their games. Great FPS that feels just right to play. All of the characters are different and brings so much variety to the game. Awesome job.
  10. CodyCoyote64
    May 24, 2016
    0
    I have played the game extensively for the past several hours, and I find myself marveling at just how plain terrible it is. When I compare it to the infinitely superior Wii U exclusive Splatoon, I find myself taken aback at just how much better Splatoon is than this trash. I have other a thousand hours in Splatoon compared to my handful in OverWatch, and I honestly would much ratherI have played the game extensively for the past several hours, and I find myself marveling at just how plain terrible it is. When I compare it to the infinitely superior Wii U exclusive Splatoon, I find myself taken aback at just how much better Splatoon is than this trash. I have other a thousand hours in Splatoon compared to my handful in OverWatch, and I honestly would much rather return to Splatoon for another thousand before popping this game in ever again.

    That's the difference in quality we are talking about here. I am not trying to hype up Splatoon, here. I am here merely to offer my experiences with Overwatch and how I find, in my opinion, that it is a waste of time. There are so many better games out there... why bother with this one? Because it's brand new? Please. By that logic, Uncharted 4 would be the best game ever made, even though the recent Tomb Raider reboot was a superior experience in every way.

    So what about Overwatch makes me so upset?

    There are too many examples to list, really, so I think I will just sum up: It's just not fun. That's it. That's all I have to say about this title in particular because that's all I need to say. The game is just not fun.

    There is not enough time in your life to waste talking about or playing bad games. It's time for us to move on, forget about Overwatch, and play some more Splatoon. Who is with me?    … Expand
  11. Skitzofreniq
    May 24, 2016
    0
    If you've played the beta, that's it. That's the entire game... Nothing new was added. It saddens me to say it, but it's not close to being worth full-price. I'd say it's worth $10. And that's the maximum I would have payed for it
  12. unrelated
    May 24, 2016
    8
    This must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into aThis must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into a game and have a unique experience every time. With that said, like all things, this game isn't without its flaws. Although having a solid gameplay experience, clever backstory and smooth interface, I still find it to be lacking in a few aspects such as maps and game modes. But considering how a game with only 3 game modes and 10 maps can keep me occupied for hours on end with an overall entertaining and refreshing experience, I'd consider it a game worth my money.… Expand
  13. jmc8888
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Lots of idiots with agendas judging the game and dropping the score unfairly. Or the usual idiot that scores games a zero because he wants to negate someone's 10.

    You can usually tell by the fact these idiots say it's a full priced game... $39.99 is NOT full priced. But they are morons and again they have an agenda. I don't play Blizzard's other games, they just aren't for me. But    Lots of idiots with agendas judging the game and dropping the score unfairly. Or the usual idiot that scores games a zero because he wants to negate someone's 10.

    You can usually tell by the fact these idiots say it's a full priced game... $39.99 is NOT full priced. But they are morons and again they have an agenda.

    I don't play Blizzard's other games, they just aren't for me. But for what they are, they are quality.

    This game IS like Team Fortress 2, but new and fresh. If you liked TF2, you'll like this. It's like Payload and Capture point.

    This game is fun, polished, and quite simply breathtaking. So many twists and turns can happen in a match your jaw will drop. You think you are winning, nope, someone tactically uses one of their abilities, and bam... the momentum flips. Then it flips again, then again. This IS Overwatch.

    Amazing game, easy to get into, and fun. Get hooked and you'll be coming back for more... and more... and more.

    This game fills a great gap that has been overlooked by other FPS games (which I love too). Again, this game is ultra polished. With 21 characters, you'd think it might not mesh. Wrong. This game meshes, and so many characters are made so teammates can piggyback off your abilities to create one helluva dynamic game. Also with so many characters you can easily switch to one to tactically neuter someone on the other team and even things up. 12 maps have all sorts of crazy pathways. They are not small maps, is a TF2 payload map small? I don't think so.

    Oh you play Winston, jumping all around going APE taking out the other teams support healing character like Mercy, well you can place down that shield and your teammates have a few seconds to stand in it laying waste to those outside it. Or you can have a Reinhardt with his shield up and you stand behind it laying waste and slowly advancing to the control point or shielding you to some nook and cranny pathway to get behind the enemy. Tracer can warp in front of Reinhardt throw her bomb and use the playback (or whatever) ability and warp back behind the shield. Teamwork definitely works in this game.

    You have Junkrat who is like Team Fortress 2's Demoman. Except he also has a super ability which is like a big explosive wheel that you can drive into your enemies. But of course they can shoot it a few times and destroy it. I've taken out an entire team multiple times before with that explosive wheel. Talk about a momentum flip.

    You have Torbjorn which is like TF2's Engineer, except instead of building a dispenser and trying to constantly upgrade it as you build a turret, you can upgrade the turret easily without any spare metal and let it be while you are using your molten lead gun. Then you can use your super ability which upgrades you and the turret to level 3 laying waste for about 20 seconds.

    You even got D.VA which looks like a Japanese Mecha whose super bunny nuke explosion super ability is great. If the mecha gets damaged, you can eject (or when charged up that nuke a real momentum flip) and then you can run around still alive and if you get a few hits, you can Titanfall another Mech really fast.

    Mercy can heal and is a great asset. She can also raise an entire team from the dead.

    This game has so many play styles via it's characters it's insane. I can understand people trying one or two characters and saying it's not for them because they didn't know what they were doing and lost, but these people really didn't give the game a chance. Right now I feel like I got 5 or 6 characters down and each one is different and fun. So many other characters to master along the way.

    People that complain about leveling up, getting loot packs (which is the only thing you get from leveling up), and getting COSMETIC items that have NO BEARING on play and that some people can buy them are morons. This does not mean F2P, only morons think so.

    So check the low scores. They are from morons who don't know what the hell they are talking about. They think this is F2P, say it's Full Priced, and bag about online only games. Or they barely played the beta. They overlook the FACT that this game will be getting FREE modes, FREE characters, and FREE maps.

    All for $39.99

    This game is going to be around for a long time, and the content will only grow. Get in now, enjoy the game, and enjoy the content drops as they come. It's a 10 because it does exactly what you hope such a game would be. It does it well, very polished, and free stuff will keep it fresh for years to come. Most importantly, it's fun.

    Some people just can't accept games that are online focused. They don't care if free maps and characters are coming. They hate on RB6: Siege. They hate on SW:BF because it was made in less time then your average CoD but COMPLETELY new. They hate because there's no SP. They forget to look at what the game IS!

    People that hate on this game are going to look really stupid soon. Like people who didn't see the 08 Economic crisis coming.    … Expand
  14. xBosse
    May 24, 2016
    9
    It's a really good shooter with a new touch bc of the moba like abilities. The beta and the last days were really fun and the game feelt original. The variety of skill required for the different heroes makes it open to everyone, if youre to bad for almost everything you can just pick bastion and click on people, or be lucio and just stick to your team.

    I personally like the artstyle,    It's a really good shooter with a new touch bc of the moba like abilities. The beta and the last days were really fun and the game feelt original. The variety of skill required for the different heroes makes it open to everyone, if youre to bad for almost everything you can just pick bastion and click on people, or be lucio and just stick to your team.

    I personally like the artstyle, eventhoug not everyone likes comiclooks like this, but it also is really good for the performance of the game, the graphics look sharp and still work on relatively old PC's

    Another positive aspect is the smooth release, the game and servers worked, normaly this should be the norm but it sadly isnt.

    Many of the worse reviews mention the lack of content, there are only 21 heroes and 12 maps and the price is 40$. But as far as i know Blizzard said there will be contentupdates which will be free. If youre not supe hyped you probably should just maybe wait a bit and see how the game expands.

    You also should reconsider tho buy this game if you plan to solo-que, teamplay is really important in Ow so you probably will get steamrolled a lot by premate-teams. I didnt play that much solo, but i can say it happens like every 10 matches.
    (easy solution: just search for people on ts-servers or somewhere else.)

    Overall i think Overwatch is a well polished game with a fresh idea and even with good lore, plus the lack of content will be solved over time.

    (btw, i think its really sad that people give Ow a 0 because they think 98 is to much and blizzard payed for the reviews, or because they are "dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you" or because its to fast for their taste)    … Expand
  15. ElementPT78
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This is the best online FPS I've played in YEARS!!!! This game deserves everything that's coming it's way and it deserves the universal praise it's getting. The game does lack maps and modes but it makes up for that with it's amazing game play and in depth class system that offers so much quality and entertainment to the game. I've never played a game made by Blizzard before and this forThis is the best online FPS I've played in YEARS!!!! This game deserves everything that's coming it's way and it deserves the universal praise it's getting. The game does lack maps and modes but it makes up for that with it's amazing game play and in depth class system that offers so much quality and entertainment to the game. I've never played a game made by Blizzard before and this for me is a very good first impression.

    What the game does NOT deserve is anything lower than a 6. These people lack any analytical skills and most likely experience with FPS' if they are saying the game is boring and/or a TF2 clone. How are reviewers being paid? Even trust worthy reviewers like Worth A Buy praised Overwatch.

    Overwatch is a little overpriced right now so that's why I'm taking away 1 point but this score will in no doubt probably be a 10 when Free DLC starts to pump out.    … Expand
  16. Troyerox130
    May 24, 2016
    9
    good game, faster, amusing but It has few heroes and few maps for hours of game, since being an addictive game soon it will seem a little repetitive, but still worth.
    Each hero is completely different to another, the game itself is very different from other FPS.
    It would be excellent but having 21 heroes and a few maps experience becomes repetitive but not boring.
  17. firehazard42
    May 24, 2016
    9
    There's not really much to say. Overwatch is, plainly and simply, one of the most polished, refined, balanced and fun team shooters ever created. Sure it might not be the most profound or meaningful of things, but you can't beat the simple joy of playing a great game, especially with friends.
  18. reactor244
    May 24, 2016
    2
    If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time.If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time. Public matches will be filled with teams full of 6 of the same character and specifically the heroes that edge out at the top of the overpowered list. Characters without self-healing fall behind those that do. Watch streams of the best players. They die constantly. Skill in Overwatch is 100% negligible. Prove it to yourself.

    If you're a casual FPS player this game will entertain you for the time you have to play video games, granted you aren't put against people who live on this exaggerated MOBA FPS.    … Expand
  19. aceofspadesx
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel
    - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities
    - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players
    - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME INVESTED DO NOT HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. This was a major turnoff for me with other franchises (*cough* COD), and it feels great having a fair chance in every match rather than losing to someone just because they've been playing for 30 hours more than me to get the best weapon
    - Switching characters allows actions and reactions to every team composition, sounds weird at first, but you'll never go back after experiencing it.
    - Blizzard adding all future gameplay content (ie: everything but skins) for free. Plans for maps, modes, and heroes coming in the future.

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

    Overall I'd say definitely give it a try, you'll most likely end up loving it and purchasing it for yourself    … Expand
  20. Aqprox
    May 24, 2016
    0
    Evolve 2.0, built on hype, but that's all, you will get bored after a couple hours.

    If this game wasn't from Blizzard, it would be forgotten pretty fast.
  21. PooPooPerson
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Simply one of the most polished online shooters around. Straddles a nice balance between casual and competitive, and sure to be fun for all levels. Blizzard has shown a lot of dedication to listening to the community and making fast, appropriate changes. With a solid base game and great management, I think that this game is destined to become one of the top online FPS games, along withSimply one of the most polished online shooters around. Straddles a nice balance between casual and competitive, and sure to be fun for all levels. Blizzard has shown a lot of dedication to listening to the community and making fast, appropriate changes. With a solid base game and great management, I think that this game is destined to become one of the top online FPS games, along with Counter Strike.… Expand
  22. Abob
    May 24, 2016
    10
    DONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since theirDONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since their are characters that only heal but the game will have more modes, FREE MAPS/CHARACTERS. Do not miss out. Everything can be unlocked for free and it keeps you playing. You get data on how you play and will enjoy replays and voting for who did the best for more exp. It is a experience and im tired of people acting like every game is a 0 if the fps drops or their is a crash. 0 games in 2016 are rare. Were talking Bugzy is a 0 not a AAA game where their are unique characters and over +20 to choose. Don't believe the hate everything popular gets hated. Lets keep this game high and finally give a game a score it deserves.… Expand
  23. minimii
    May 24, 2016
    6
    It's polished game. Sadly it isn't a very good FPS, and as a first person MOBA a bit too simple compared to the others (DOTA and LoL). It's like I was 10 years old again, due to the constant hand holding, the game seems to treat me as a child.
    Playing the game feels like watching a boring movie, it doesn't feel like you are playing a game, you can never do anything interesting because the    It's polished game. Sadly it isn't a very good FPS, and as a first person MOBA a bit too simple compared to the others (DOTA and LoL). It's like I was 10 years old again, due to the constant hand holding, the game seems to treat me as a child.
    Playing the game feels like watching a boring movie, it doesn't feel like you are playing a game, you can never do anything interesting because the characters are simple and the skills shallow.
    In that sense it suffers from the same problems as Blizzard's other title, Heroes of The Storm. It might find players from the ultra-casual demographic but at the end of the day I doubt Overwatch will ever blow up, and I would not be surprised if it died withing few months.    … Expand
  24. Nahpshaten
    May 24, 2016
    10
    It is nice game. Even I am not a good FPS player, I can find my job.
    Graphic is good enough, and each character has own appeal.
    It will be better if there is other mods, but since the developer said there will be.
    So, I give 10.
  25. TixyLix
    May 24, 2016
    6
    I don't get what the big deal is, I think it feels like a subpar shooter, the character design is uninteresting, it's not funny, the map design sucks and the classes are so basic...

    Just a bad TF2 to me.
  26. WorldRecord
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game has revitalize my love for FPS. Something which I have not felt since the Q3A days. This game shows so much detail and love put into it. At a $40 price point, it's insane to not at least try it.
  27. Joe614
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This is one of the best multiplayer first person shooters that I have played in years! The game is similar to TF2 . But this game kills TF2. The graphics, game mechanics, and the sound are amazing! I have yet to run into any mechanic problems with the game. If you love shooters, this is a must have.
  28. Ikaros135
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Its a great multiplayer game. People are gonna **** about the lack of single player but csgo, League and Dota don't have single player so I don't see the problem. The best part of this game is that no game is ever over because of big ultimates. This is the first Blizzard game that I've played and it really lives up the name that Blizzard have made for themselves.
  29. Lujh
    May 24, 2016
    9
    10 ? not but 9 for a perfect game . If you don't like this kind of games don't play it . because this game will be extremely hard for a casual player .
  30. Gosukusan
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Currently the absolute best competitive game in existence, with only Dota 2 coming close. I can't necessarily recommend playing the game without friends, as pugging any competitive game takes a special kind of patience and tolerance, but getting a group together and playing as a real communicative team is an absolute blast. I've been playing since closed beta and have hundreds of hoursCurrently the absolute best competitive game in existence, with only Dota 2 coming close. I can't necessarily recommend playing the game without friends, as pugging any competitive game takes a special kind of patience and tolerance, but getting a group together and playing as a real communicative team is an absolute blast. I've been playing since closed beta and have hundreds of hours logged.

    Don't listen to anyone that claims there isn't enough content. It's a $40 game and offers endless enjoyment, each game playing out different than the last. I look forward to playing it for years to come.    … Expand
  31. MasterOogway
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't like shooters, but Overwatch is amazing! Addicting, accessible, beautiful! Balanced and amazing design!

    The fact that there is no single player do not affect the lore of the game. Blizzard is releasing many videos and other materials that complement the lore.
  32. NCTReview
    May 24, 2016
    6
    I personally did not enjoy this game. As much as I loved TF2 when I was younger, this game has the charm. Except, this game is really confusing me, as it feels a **** like the game BRINK, which was a great FPS, but panned due to the lack of blood and unsatisfying kills. BRINK had a great story, although the two are different, Overwatch feels alot like BRINK, aside from the parkour gimmick.I personally did not enjoy this game. As much as I loved TF2 when I was younger, this game has the charm. Except, this game is really confusing me, as it feels a **** like the game BRINK, which was a great FPS, but panned due to the lack of blood and unsatisfying kills. BRINK had a great story, although the two are different, Overwatch feels alot like BRINK, aside from the parkour gimmick. The game has no blood, and not even any ragdolls, making your kills feel lifeless. The game is also EXTREMELY demanding, with a non prebuilt made in 2014 struggling at 30fps. Witcher 3, Dying Light, and Fallout 4 run it 60 no problem. Disappointing.… Expand
  33. CriticalBen
    May 24, 2016
    6
    If Team Fortress 2 and League of Losers had a bastard autistic illegitimate child you would have Overwatch. I had high hopes and high expectations but there was nothing new from beta to keep my attention.
  34. davide93
    May 24, 2016
    10
    estoy jugando desde ayer y no me he despegado, es muy entretenido y divertido, asta lo mejor es que pagas por el juego y no tienes que pagar ya y los graficos, sonidos, jugabilidad y online estan de lo mejor felicidades blizzard
  35. Sonygger
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Best FPS to come out in a while. Fantastic multiplat game so Sonyggers btfo. Big whoop about microtransactions and game price, **** are just mad about not having money. Battleborn cucks BTFO kek. Also Mei is best girl.
  36. BigYoshiFan
    May 24, 2016
    10
    simply one of the best shooters i've ever played. full stop. get it right now! also. dont get on console. incase you're new to blizzards games. they're known like valve for abandoning there console ports soon after release. isnt demanding anyway. trust me.
  37. MikMki3
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

    The graphics , sounds, and general production values are incredible. The game is very polished, and runs incredibly well even on very low powered hardware. Movement is fluid and fast, and the shooting is satsfying.
  38. Kloterian
    May 24, 2016
    6
    It's polished, has great characters, it's simple... has fantastic gameplay if you play with friends but..

    - paid f2p game
    - lack content
    - useless on consoles, whole game play it's not prepared for game pad support
    - cheesy matchmaking, can't really do anything solo
    - feels like new TF2 remake demo with ultimates abilities... more than a new game
  39. bobbya12
    May 24, 2016
    6
    I can tell you right now with no doubt in my mind, All of those critic review scores were people who were handed free copies of the game with a few hundred bucks for a good review. You think Activision/Blizzard wouldn't want to boast these scores in marketing?

    Now about the actual game, we all criticized Titanfall, Evolve, Battlefront for all being mutilplayer only but Overwatch gets a    I can tell you right now with no doubt in my mind, All of those critic review scores were people who were handed free copies of the game with a few hundred bucks for a good review. You think Activision/Blizzard wouldn't want to boast these scores in marketing?

    Now about the actual game, we all criticized Titanfall, Evolve, Battlefront for all being mutilplayer only but Overwatch gets a free pass? Battlefront actually had more content at launch 14 maps to overwatchs 12(they are also much smaller). It's simple, it's Blizzard, and they'll get away with it.

    Yes! The game is fun but it's not 10/10 fun, it is going to get stale after several long hour playthroughs you are going to see the same things over and over again. This isn't a moba, nor does this game have custom maps or modes better yet pc won't get mods so that the Lootboxes are pay2play contents.    … Expand
  40. PanteraHouse
    May 24, 2016
    10
    An amazing shooter like no other with Blizzard level polish.

    Anyone giving this a bad review should be ashamed as a gamer. I see people claiming there is only 6 maps when there is in fact 12, not to mention all of the free DLC that will be coming out consistently. So unless you've actually givin all character classes a try, and actually played with a full group of friends, don't bother    An amazing shooter like no other with Blizzard level polish.

    Anyone giving this a bad review should be ashamed as a gamer. I see people claiming there is only 6 maps when there is in fact 12, not to mention all of the free DLC that will be coming out consistently. So unless you've actually givin all character classes a try, and actually played with a full group of friends, don't bother leaving a negative/thoughtless review.    … Expand
  41. Wildsamich
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Playing Overwatch reminds me of the early days of playing Team Fortress 2. It's a great team shooter with lots of variety from the characters. I can see myself playing this for a bit each day for a long time.
  42. GroundStatue
    May 24, 2016
    5
    Within 30 minutes I felt like I've played this game years ago after spending a decent amount of time with TF2. You cannot select which game mode you'd like to play. The game is so reliant on both a competent team composition, as well as competent players behind those selections. It's difficult to ever feel good at playing this game since you're not given the opportunity to select theWithin 30 minutes I felt like I've played this game years ago after spending a decent amount of time with TF2. You cannot select which game mode you'd like to play. The game is so reliant on both a competent team composition, as well as competent players behind those selections. It's difficult to ever feel good at playing this game since you're not given the opportunity to select the character you enjoy or want to learn. Rather, you'll need to pick the tank or healer role most of the time. The alternative is that everyone is a sniper or Reaper and you'll lose the game within 30-45 seconds (this has happened to me more than once). Unless you're a huge Blizzard fanboy, more power to you if you are, this game gets old extremely fast. The $60 price tag for consoles is ludicrous, and Blizzard has the audacity to bring in microtransactions on top of that price. Every one of my friends I've played with has gone right back to whatever game they were playing after about 2 hours of Overwatch.

    P.S. A game being "polished" is not a feature, it just means the game is actually working as intended.
    P.P.S. A game cannot be credited for "world building" when the only lore exists outside of the game. Where are all the former Destiny critics on this one? Winston says the world needs us? Somehow that translates the world needing us to push this car from point A to point B. Things can't be too bad in this world if the worst problem they need the Overwatch folks to solve is a flat tire.    … Expand
  43. forca11
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Enjoyed the beta - enjoy the full game even more. Animation and gameplay are top-notch. Don't really care about the price as long as the game is fun and continues to provide new content as time goes on. Blizzard almost always delivers and I didn't expect anything different with Overwatch.
  44. felipecampos1
    May 24, 2016
    9
    The game is amazing. It's paid, yes, but blizzard said all future content would be for free, so not a big deal, plus, you get hours of amazing gameplay with friends, it's Worth the price.
    I would implement some more game modes, but nonetheless it's a brand new game, full of fun.

    Good job Blizzard
  45. fewchips
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This is game is as polished and great as it gets. Free to play? Are you kidding.. People are so ridiculous with some of the reviews. Not sure where people get this idea that everything has to have single player content and a million half ass maps/weapons to be worth 40-60 bucks. Polished game play is worth 40-60 dollars. You would think Blizzard is supposed to spend years making aThis is game is as polished and great as it gets. Free to play? Are you kidding.. People are so ridiculous with some of the reviews. Not sure where people get this idea that everything has to have single player content and a million half ass maps/weapons to be worth 40-60 bucks. Polished game play is worth 40-60 dollars. You would think Blizzard is supposed to spend years making a great game to offer it for 5 dollars for all the brats that will never be happy with anything they spend money on. Then you have the other morons who are upset because they can't win enough...don't even get me started. This game is great, if you give it any less than an 8....you did it out of spite..period.… Expand
  46. Kaniya
    May 24, 2016
    6
    Possibly one of the most over-hyped shooter ever released. You read many websites praising how awesome the beta was and then you get to game itself and you will realize there isnt much to be praised about overwatch.
    Game features 21 heroes with lots of unlockables. Each hero has an interesting passive and a set of cool abilities but many of heroes are either over-powered ATM or either or    Possibly one of the most over-hyped shooter ever released. You read many websites praising how awesome the beta was and then you get to game itself and you will realize there isnt much to be praised about overwatch.
    Game features 21 heroes with lots of unlockables. Each hero has an interesting passive and a set of cool abilities but many of heroes are either over-powered ATM or either or with such a low skill cap they do an insane amount of damage which results in ez 1v3 in games. I feel like the game is not in a playbale estate and needs lots of re balancing in terms of abilities ratios.
    Secondly the game doesnt have much content. aside from tones of unlockables, maps and heroes will be summarized in about 1 hour. The rest of your time will be spent on playing the similar modes again and again. Although i should say the maps and their layers are awesome! may be one of the best map designs ever.
    But the actual concern for me comes in when you can switch heroes in the game. When such a features exist then what is the definition of mastering a certain hero or a roll. as far as I have played either no1 wants to support or we see 2 bastion in single game. I feel like in terms of choosing heroes the game should locks it for 1 choice and one champ per a game, this way the team will be enforced to a better team building and teamwork.
    Lastly, the game doesnt have much content, but I hope blizzard updates it with free new modes and maps and perhaps new heroes and features. After seeing what it has to offer the rest of your time will be spent on understanding maps, item locations and mastering a hero regarding their abilities in respect to the team and map itself. But I fink this will not be possible for every1 since the game allows you to switch freely between characters. Like i said this decision questions if mastering a hero or a certain roles matters at all. Perhaps only for team games, other than that the quick game mode of Overwatch is a chaotic and frustrating set of short gameplay which teaches you nothing and rewards you wit nothing as well. Other than this I will not recommend This game if you fink this will satisfy your love for MOBA games as a FPS shooter. Its a game with a very low skill cap IMO. As a person who has played League of legends for over 4 years with Master Tier, I am pretty sure I do have a good understanding of skill cap and over powered factors in respect to heroes.    … Expand
  47. TheBlackMesa
    May 24, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    1. Takes some of the best concepts of TF2 and Mobas such as being able to switch characters between death, map modes and picking heroes instead of classes
    2. There is a good variety of heroes that will appeal to both fans of Mobas and Fps 2. Abilities and Ultimates feel relatively powerful and fun to use 3. Game requires very little time commitment but can also be played hours    Pros:
    1. Takes some of the best concepts of TF2 and Mobas such as being able to switch characters between death, map modes and picking heroes instead of classes
    2. There is a good variety of heroes that will appeal to both fans of Mobas and Fps
    2. Abilities and Ultimates feel relatively powerful and fun to use
    3. Game requires very little time commitment but can also be played hours at a time without feeling too repetitive
    4. Micro transactions are only for skins and visual effects that doesn't give players unfair advantages other than looking awesome

    Cons:
    1. Can't match up any higher than 6v6 like TF2 can
    2. Very few game modes as of release
    3. No campaign or coop campaign modes as of release
    4. Only 21 heroes as of release
    5. Playing solo can be frustrating and difficult if you are matched with pre-made teams
    6. Doesn't innovate in any noticeable or noteworthy way

    Thankfully most of these problems can be fixed and improved through patches so I am cautiously optimistic for this game.    … Expand
  48. MysterE
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Good game. Solid updated version of Team Fortress. Could use some more game modes, which I'm assuming will be coming later. But the maps and modes here are a lot of fun, each game does feel unique. The characters are all very unique and all the ones I've tried so far have been fun.

    Complaints of microtransactions are just stupid. The only thing you can buy are these loot packs which    Good game. Solid updated version of Team Fortress. Could use some more game modes, which I'm assuming will be coming later. But the maps and modes here are a lot of fun, each game does feel unique. The characters are all very unique and all the ones I've tried so far have been fun.

    Complaints of microtransactions are just stupid. The only thing you can buy are these loot packs which contain skins, sprays and emotes. Thats it. I have no problem with cosmetic stuff being purchased.    … Expand
  49. Saint_Satan
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Simply put this is the best multiplayer first person shooter since Team Fortress 2. I played the Overwatch beta more than I played Star Wars: Battlefront and Titanfall combined, it's that good.
  50. MaroBaro
    May 24, 2016
    8
    I used to play CS a lot until everyone became an AK god. I am not that dexterous so it was pretty hard to get into any pvp fps the last few years as everyone and their mom seemed to be headshotting me before i even see them.

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

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

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

    all in all it is worth it, especially if you've felt left out the last few years and you just want to pew pew pew some **** without constantly getting headshoted out of nowhere :)    … Expand
  51. microplasma
    May 24, 2016
    9
    I played this game for a while in open beta, and I've played it for a few hours now that it's launched. It's really fun. There's a lot of variation of heroes to pick from, and many more will definitely added in time. The lore around the game is also really interesting, with short animations and graphic novels being released that adds on to the story. The gameplay is really smooth, withI played this game for a while in open beta, and I've played it for a few hours now that it's launched. It's really fun. There's a lot of variation of heroes to pick from, and many more will definitely added in time. The lore around the game is also really interesting, with short animations and graphic novels being released that adds on to the story. The gameplay is really smooth, with each hero having unique abilities and interesting quirks. The game feels pretty balanced overall, but can be really frustrating when things doesn't go your way. Some heroes can feel overpowered at times, but every hero has at least a few heroes that can easily counter them. So the game is really skill based, so competitive gameplay should be interesting in the future. Overall I will give the game a 9/10 because it is such a polished and fun game, however I would love to see some more gameplay modes, maybe some game types that will make the matches last around 20 minutes, at least for competitive in the future.… Expand
  52. Caseyxx
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Breath of fresh air considering a market over saturated with moba esque shooters and modern shooters in general. The game is fun. One of the funnest games I've played in a long time. Highly recommended!
  53. boomstammetje
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Fun and quick shooter with team based game play. Good first try for Blizzard. There are enough hero's to find a couple that you like to play and fits your team. I imagine it is even more fun with a group of people that you know for even more team play.
  54. luth411
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is just plain fun. There are no two ways around it. The Blizzard style and 90's shooter philosophy does two things for me. First, it offers nostalgia of the 90s when these chaotic, cooperative, strategic shooters like TF and Quake ruled. I didn't even realize how much I had been missing that today. Second, the creative and technical standards of Blizzard unapologeticallyThis game is just plain fun. There are no two ways around it. The Blizzard style and 90's shooter philosophy does two things for me. First, it offers nostalgia of the 90s when these chaotic, cooperative, strategic shooters like TF and Quake ruled. I didn't even realize how much I had been missing that today. Second, the creative and technical standards of Blizzard unapologetically catapult this game into the present with such confidence and force that you wonder what the hell other developers even do with their time and resources.

    Beyond the superficial experience of audio-visual mastery lies a surprisingly deep mechanical foundation that demands the player's intelligence and resilience in learning its nuance and complexity. It's one of those games where you're constantly assessing yourself and those around you to learn, critique, and improve. This game deserves your consideration if not your money.    … Expand
  55. jbird
    May 24, 2016
    10
    A jump in and play fast paced shooter which is extremely easy to get into but hard to master. The game is very well polished and every aspect of it is fun. All future updates to the game will also be included free of charge as opposed to being bombarded by the massive amount of DLC purchases in other games. Would definitely recommend purchasing.
  56. chegsfd
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Great game! I don't think it is worth so much money, but I also can't deny that I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

    The heroes feel different from one anther, and the matches are very fast paced and exciting, though playing with pugs, as it is the case for most multiplayer games, might be frustrating. If money is not an issue and you don't mind spending it, it is a must buy.    Great game! I don't think it is worth so much money, but I also can't deny that I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

    The heroes feel different from one anther, and the matches are very fast paced and exciting, though playing with pugs, as it is the case for most multiplayer games, might be frustrating.

    If money is not an issue and you don't mind spending it, it is a must buy. otherwise you might wait untill they chnge their business model.    … Expand
  57. Atticus_Everett
    May 24, 2016
    9
    (PC) Overwatch is superb with friends, and still very enjoyable when playing solo. It's great they give so many ways to recognize player-skill - you will never feel like your actions go un-noticed. The endless possibilities of hero-on-hero combat is addictive and ever-evolving. The Hero's feel balanced - though It's been a long process of tweaking stats, and the game will continue to be(PC) Overwatch is superb with friends, and still very enjoyable when playing solo. It's great they give so many ways to recognize player-skill - you will never feel like your actions go un-noticed. The endless possibilities of hero-on-hero combat is addictive and ever-evolving. The Hero's feel balanced - though It's been a long process of tweaking stats, and the game will continue to be closely monitored in this regard. I can't wait to see what new hero's and maps are introduced in the future (I literally can't wait, I've been spoiled by beta's and I'm ready for more). The game is polished to a squeaky-clean shine and very immersive. It's just a fantastic game that will suck hours of your life away. Overwatch is definitely here to stay - yet another success for Blizzard. Keep it up, and thanks for giving our beloved industry some standards!… Expand
  58. vcca15
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Awesome game, haven't had this much fun in a FPS in YEARS. Add in the fact that future hero's and maps will be free, I'll be playing this game for years
  59. Alex27
    May 24, 2016
    9
    The game is very nice, the graphics isn't spectacular but managed to become truly beautiful aesthetically, everything is studied in detail, the 21 heroes are well characterized and balanced, the only problem, only two modes but Blizzard has already promised several upgrades, which else to say? Good game
  60. motaclown
    May 24, 2016
    9
    I don't normally review but I really can't see what all the blizzard and non f2p hate is about. This game is awesome. It's fast paced and high energy. It really is fun if you are losing or winning. The game is still interesting and fun. All these babies who borrowed mommies money to play a game that they cant P2W need to stfu and go back to free TF2. No one cares.
  61. LoneWolfSones
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is Blizzard's take on the FPS (First Person Shooter). However to simply call the game a first person shooter would be a disservice. Blizzard has crafted a game in this emergent genre of 'hero shooters/arena shooters; that borrows the best ideas from other games in the genre like Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has put their own spin on it to make it a fresh experience. The art style isOverwatch is Blizzard's take on the FPS (First Person Shooter). However to simply call the game a first person shooter would be a disservice. Blizzard has crafted a game in this emergent genre of 'hero shooters/arena shooters; that borrows the best ideas from other games in the genre like Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has put their own spin on it to make it a fresh experience. The art style is fantastic too and is primed for a feature length film. It really is some gorgeous stuff and I don't think its an stretch to say that the visuals themselves would look at home in a Pixar film.

    The performance is rock solid as well. The game has been incredibly well optimized and features one of the most robust suites of options I have seen in a PC game. This feels like it was built from the ground up for PC. You can customize damned near any key. You also can adjust key-bindings at the hero level. Yup, you have a set of key-bindings for each of the 21 heroes currently in the game. You can also customize the shape, and color of the on screen reticle. Its this attention to detail that shows in just about every area of the game.

    Overwatch centers its focus on its heroes and how their abilities can be used with and against other heroes. Its focus on team composition and allowing you to swap heroes gives the game incredible depth and an underlying layer of player choice and strategy.

    The game features a variety of modes such as training, practices vs. AI, as well as quick play. Within these modes the actual game types themselves can consist of things like payload (familiar to fans of TF2), capture point and King of the hill style matches. One of the criticisms leveled against the game is lack of content. I would agree with this statement if it was in regards to the number of modes themselves. But not every game needs a single player campaign. I feel that with the number of heroes on display here, a single player campaign would have diluted the multiplayer experience. Jeff Kaplan of Blizzard also pointed out that support heroes like Mercy would be tough to work into a single player campaign because of their nature as support heroes.

    I would like to see more modes added over time. Perhaps Capture the flag. I don't think Team Death-match would fit well either. Blizzard has smartly decided to de-emphasize kills and kdr in favor of promoting team play. What is odd however is that the majority of the 'play of the game' are from people/heroes who rack up a lot of kills.

    The game features a commendation system which on its own doesn't really mean much. But it can be nice to get commendations from your team mates if you do a good job of healing. It also has things like "damage blocked." It is a way of saying hey look how well you did your job, or performed your role.

    The game features a progression system that gives you a loot box when you level up. These drops can be anything ranging from currency to skins, avatars, sprays, voice lines or victory poses. Its all superfluous but it is a nice way of customizing your character and making it your own. The game does have micro-transactions but these are only for loot boxes which are at the end of the day cosmetic stuff and don't impact the game itself. My initial concern is that the more games you play the higher the chance you will get duplicates from loot boxes. Fortunately those duplicates do reward you gold which can then be used towards something else you don't have.

    In the end Overwatch is a fantastic well crafted game despite needing a few more modes. Blizzard have created a solid platform to build upon and have stated that future heroes and maps will be free which is very welcome indeed. Multiplayer only games can struggle to find success. Overwatch however has enough depth in its gameplay that it never felt repetitive.    … Expand
  62. alimudar
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a real treat! Blizzard has successfully made a perfect hybrid of an RPG and a FPS.. This game reminds me of the Counter Strike 1.6 days. This one is going to be with you for a long long time..
  63. BIjan711
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Love the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm soLove the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm so excited to be playing this new franchise.… Expand
  64. NDiggy
    May 24, 2016
    6
    This game is beautiful, the characters interesting to play, and on PC the gameplay feels solid (on my Xbox One I could never get the control sensitivity set to my liking). Overwatch draws heavily from Team Fortress 2, which isn't a bad thing because TF2 is an amazing game. Unfortunately there simply isn't as much depth to this game as there is in TF2 with only 12 maps and 2 game modesThis game is beautiful, the characters interesting to play, and on PC the gameplay feels solid (on my Xbox One I could never get the control sensitivity set to my liking). Overwatch draws heavily from Team Fortress 2, which isn't a bad thing because TF2 is an amazing game. Unfortunately there simply isn't as much depth to this game as there is in TF2 with only 12 maps and 2 game modes (yes, I know there is technically a 3rd mode, but it is just a mashup of the 2 game modes).

    Despite the varied cast of playable characters, the game gets repetitive quickly. Especially since a lack of balance means you'll be seeing the same heroes over and over, sometimes 2-3 at once, each and every game. Yes, hero stacking is a thing. Additionally, there isn't enough of a payoff for mastering higher skillcap heroes when playing a lower skillcap hero can be more effective (looking at you Bastion).

    Another issue I had is the lack of a story. Blizzard put a lot of time and effort into the animated shorts it released in order to set up the story for Overwatch. Yet, in the game there is not hint at any story, largely because there is no single player campaign, which this game is just begging for. It's a puzzling decision, and makes it all the more awkward when your team consists of characters heroes and characters that are villains. Why are they fighting together? No idea. To me, this represents a lost opportunity for a game that truly could have been special.

    Then there is the elephant in the room, the price. At $60, the content provided feels more like a free to play game than full on AAA release like Call of Duty, where at $60 you get a single player campaign, a lot more multiplayer modes, and a compelling unlock/leveling system. Oh, and did I mention Overwatch even has microtransactions? The content and value simply isn't there to justify the price of Overwatch. I have no doubt the game will sell millions by virtue of the fact it is a Blizzard product, but it's sad that the company that gave us the Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo franchises isn't even giving players a fraction of the content that a $60 price tag should include.

    Disclaimer: Blizzard does offer a $40 version of the game for PC, but they don't widely advertise that fact and actively try to upsell you on the $60 version in a rather misleading fashion.    … Expand
  65. YouMark_
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is very very fun to play. Athough it looks like a game that is fun to play I am not a fan of the "fan service" looking females what so ever but that does not effect my score.

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

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

    The CONS are, Simple. No campaign equals one point off. Nowadays I would expect EVERY game to have at least some kind of single player experience with action that is Separate from robots and Multiplayer. You still have to count the things that they didn't fix yet on this list as well, Like the repetitive game modes and maps. Soon they will add more and more, but reviews has to be done now. Also, Micro-transactions. Yes they are definitely in the game. Just not forcing you to buy them of course. But I think its a major draw back do to the fact that this game is Built around customizing and strategy. So for me its a 8 on pc and 7 on console. Its $40 on PC but $60 on console?    … Expand
  66. intruder313
    May 24, 2016
    8
    It is a good game but significant character-balance issues remain and were abundantly clear in the final beta when some characters were just nowhere to be seen.
  67. RabidBeta
    May 24, 2016
    8
    For a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know thatFor a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know that Overwatch is a solid, silky-smooth FPS experience that rivals TF2 and other team-based shooters. The art style is charming, the simplicity yet complexity of classes and characters are fun and for the most part balanced (*cough*) Bast...umm...nevermind. I only wish they had more content in terms of maps and modes (TDM anyone?)...

    I like the game. I honestly do.    … Expand
  68. steve521
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I play the game since closed beta. I couldn't stop playing overwatch.

    If you are a big fan of TF2, you should buy it now.

    从测试开始玩，如果喜欢军团要塞你一定会喜欢这个游戏的。。
  69. KingOfAmerica
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. It was ready for gold release at beta time. Worldwide launch yesterday showed few hiccups initially, but after about 3 games smooth as silk. Played in a party all night and had a blast. The most fun I have had in a game... since I can remember. Best purchase of 2016 so far. Don't miss out on this game.
  70. vgmkyle
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is dead, and Uncharted is tired and boring... so what do you do? You play something that's actually inventive and fun. Overwatch is so much fun, and the reason behind that is all the variety and ways to perform in combat. It looks great too. Battleborn is the ugly rip off of Overwatch and is about as fun as Star Fox Wii.
  71. Veska
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Expensive? 40 dollars is expensive games? With free DLC maps and heroes?:) And dead game after month? It is so "cute":)

    This game is something, which i want and miss nowdays. It is like new TF2 but with better heroes, maps and graphic. People forgot, that TF2 wasnt F2P game. It had same prize as Overwatch. 40 dollars or 60 dollars in Orange Box with HL2 games and Portal. And story and    Expensive? 40 dollars is expensive games? With free DLC maps and heroes?:) And dead game after month? It is so "cute":)

    This game is something, which i want and miss nowdays. It is like new TF2 but with better heroes, maps and graphic. People forgot, that TF2 wasnt F2P game. It had same prize as Overwatch. 40 dollars or 60 dollars in Orange Box with HL2 games and Portal. And story and co-op? Why? Why you need story in this game. You have short movies, comics and that is all, what you need:)

    +gameplay
    +heroes
    +prize 40 dollars with free upgrade (maps and heroes)
    +Blizzard game, that you know, that you have still servers for this game after 5-10 years
    +supported game
    +really nice optimalization
    -game eats your time
    -people must play just like team
    +    … Expand
  72. zombiechan
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

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

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

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

    Overall Overwatch is a great game, it might as well be known as Team Fortress 3. It's fun and easy to get into.    … Expand
  73. adriandenan
    May 24, 2016
    7
    Overwatch is a fun game, perfect characters and perfect maps.

    The new Blizzard IP was really enjoyable.

    Pros: Nice Maps
    Characters
    Short matches

    Cons:
    Microtransactions
  74. NewMenace
    May 24, 2016
    7
    Played it a lot during the closed and open beta , its a good game but not worth of the 40/60/120 $ price tag.
    This game brings no innovation to the FPS scene its just a mix a of TF2 and UT.
  75. kkay
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREEThis is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREE with Overwatch. I just cant get enough of this game. Hopefully my daughter wont follow my footsteps. :D… Expand
  76. roflCyclone
    May 24, 2016
    10
    For me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we'reFor me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we're going to be playing Overwatch for the next 10 years, similarly to TF2. But that's really where the comparisons should stop. This is very much it's own game; confident in it's own identity and demanding in its required skill set. Simply an excellent IP from one of the all time great developers. Best played with friends but still a ton of fun with a PUG.… Expand
  77. AsboXFlemzo
    May 24, 2016
    6
    When i saw the first cgi video of this game i thought, wow that looks amazing. Wow another dead island situation. pros - very pretty and sounds nice.
    Cons- Well the game is generally completely unbalanced. Some Hero like mcree can roll and fire a 6 round clip. Other can fly agross the map at super speed, have two health bars and unlimited ammo. Yup completely unbalanced, once guys is a    When i saw the first cgi video of this game i thought, wow that looks amazing. Wow another dead island situation. pros - very pretty and sounds nice.
    Cons- Well the game is generally completely unbalanced. Some Hero like mcree can roll and fire a 6 round clip. Other can fly agross the map at super speed, have two health bars and unlimited ammo. Yup completely unbalanced, once guys is a auto turret that can wipe out the team instantly. There is 1 mode split into 3 to pretend there is 3 modes. Caputure points then escort train. Other modes are just capture points and just escort train. Honestly a huge rip off. Maps seem ok, but are unbalanced to the flying heros. Classes are broken since offence is basically useless and defence and tanks completely over power them in any 1v1. Some support have more dps then offence. The game is a huge mess, someone needs to completely rework the heros. Now ive played both tf2 and battleborn and shadowrun so i know how balanced hero shooters work. Honestly its the worst of the bunch. Gameplay feel great if i was aged 3-14.    … Expand
  78. XandWacky
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This has a LOT of differences when compared to TF2. This game is very diverse with all its characters. The maps are also really fun to play and the gameplay is amazing. It's a game I really didn't expect to get into playing but I did anyway. I'm glad I did.
  79. dreadcannibal
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I'm sure smart people will know not to buy this game and not fall for the marketing.

    this game feels like a f2p game, it lacks content.
    you need a team of friends to really enjoy it and even then it doesnt worth 60$.

    stay away.
  80. Maxson
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Definitely one of the best shooters this year. This game is really fun, especially with friends. It's nice to see Blizzard trying out new things, instead of sticking with their traditional games. I'm looking at the negative reviews right now, clearly some people just love to troll and hate for no reason.
  81. worksa7
    May 24, 2016
    10
    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game has a lot of polish.
    There are tons of little things, that really help this game feel alive. For example, characters standing near debris, slanted walls, etc will adjust their feet's physical location so that it makes sense, as in no one appears to just be floating. Equipment, hair, earrings, pretty much anything that would have physics when people move does. The sounds and animations are incredibly varied and smooth on every character, and mechanical parts move in an incredibly realistic way.

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

    All in all, while resembling TF2 in a few ways (Route 66 map, the game mode types...) it's variety of enjoyable heroes, level of polish, price point with loads of free content promised over this summer, and the Blizzard IP behind it- Overwatch will only gain traction from here on out.    … Expand
  82. bentc123
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a very addictive, fast game-play FPS. I played 100 hours in the beta alone and already have 10 after release. I have not had this much fun since the early days of TF2. The 40$ price tag is very cheap for how much content you get and their in game purchases are not in any way pay to win.
  83. RunsreyM
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a very addictive, fast gameplay FPS. They could have gone the F2P and micro-transaction approach and likely made more money with hero and skin unlocks for a monetary value or earned in game currency. I really commend Blizzard from staying away from this model for a number or reasons. Primarily, this filters out many trolls instantly.

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

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

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

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

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

    Quick Negatives:
    - Repetitive Maps
    - Lack of reward/progression    … Expand
  84. Vard
    May 24, 2016
    10
    The hype was real, Blizzard delivered.

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

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

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

    and remember. There's a $40 version of the game you can download if u don't want the origins skins. So don't complain about the $60 pricetag    … Expand
  85. askeptic
    May 24, 2016
    2
    The tag "Blizzard" and the extreme marketing campaign are tricking Gamer's of all types in to purchasing this unfinished potential. Overwatch, a game that should currently be F2P, is leveraging its Blizzard name to sell. The game features 21 unique Heroes, which is the only Pro to the game. Between poor level design, normal game modes with no team death match, no support for current PCThe tag "Blizzard" and the extreme marketing campaign are tricking Gamer's of all types in to purchasing this unfinished potential. Overwatch, a game that should currently be F2P, is leveraging its Blizzard name to sell. The game features 21 unique Heroes, which is the only Pro to the game. Between poor level design, normal game modes with no team death match, no support for current PC hardware, and extremely low replay ability, this game falls flat. After playing for over 10 hours, it is inherent that this game is missing so many features, settings, options, modes that would be normally found in any other current release title in regards to FPS. It takes a whole 10 min to see everything this game has to offer, and begin questioning while you are still playing. The Gamer community has left feedback since the first day of the Beta, in which Blizzard has completely ignored and/or created excuses for. An example is 21:9 support. A widely popular request, as it can be found in almost all other titles from 2015 forward. Blizzard says they do not have the time to add it to the game due to artistic work needing to be completed. However, they do have time to run a real expensive marketing campaign that ranges between comics, full motion videos, banners, and all sorts of other items that take away from the artists time. Furthermore, this 21:9 feature can be forced in to the game via a very simple "hack", which is solid proof that this feature can be supported very easily as it works flawlessly. Yet, Blizzard fails to respond to the community with anything that can be considered proper response. Secondly, the tick rate at which this game runs. It runs at 1/3 of what the MINIMUM should be in an FPS. Long story short, this makes your aiming inaccurate and destroys the entire concept of an online FPS. Nothing like being shot as you run around corners. Cheaters? Yep, Blizzard has no answer to those guys yet. While there will be cheaters in every game, they are running rampant in the games where nothing is being done, aka Overwatch. Lastly, micro-transactions. Something Blizzard kept quite on until launch (shady). While micro-transactions don't ruin this game, still kinda lame how you must pay more to get what you need, otherwise it is random. Remind me again as to what that initial payment went to?

    Tl:Dr - avoid this game like the plauge    … Expand
  86. Kydd_Amigo
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Outstanding game, it's going to be a huge success for Blizzard and push eSports even further. The maps are well made along with an excellent cast of characters. Each of which feels unique yet effective in different ways, and none feel overpowered as each has their weaknesses or weakness against characters.

    Really fun game, you'll sink countless hours into it!
  87. TitaniumReviews
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This team shooter is very stylized and will have a familiar to anyone who has played Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has taken the groundwork from Team Fortress and created a unique game that has something for everyone. The game is very well optimized and runs surprisingly well on most older or weak computers. If you are considering buying this game, I highly recommend it. You will certainly notThis team shooter is very stylized and will have a familiar to anyone who has played Team Fortress 2. Blizzard has taken the groundwork from Team Fortress and created a unique game that has something for everyone. The game is very well optimized and runs surprisingly well on most older or weak computers. If you are considering buying this game, I highly recommend it. You will certainly not regret your purchase. The $39.99 price tag makes it even easier to jump into. One thing that you might want to consider is that this game is a team based shooter. As a result, will be considerably more fun when played with friends.… Expand
  88. Vasot
    May 24, 2016
    5
    Very repetitive with ugly graphics from the gameplay perspective it's not that bad but the content is small and also Solo sucks. At the end it's a stupid gimmick fps with poor graphics and mostly made for multiplayer. The game does not deserve it's big price tag
  89. sscott0829tw
    May 24, 2016
    7
    It is a good game,but suffers with the same problems with Titanfall,Evolve,and Rainbow 6 siege.
    Lacking content.
    This feels like a F2P game,with AAA price tag. Overwatch has better characters than battleborn,each one has unique abilities. and teamwork really matters in this game The gameplay is fantastic,but I want a single player campaign or a co-op story. only 4 modes with too    It is a good game,but suffers with the same problems with Titanfall,Evolve,and Rainbow 6 siege.
    Lacking content.
    This feels like a F2P game,with AAA price tag.
    Overwatch has better characters than battleborn,each one has unique abilities.
    and teamwork really matters in this game
    The gameplay is fantastic,but I want a single player campaign or a co-op story.
    only 4 modes with too similar rules,I am very afraid that this game will die in a month.    … Expand
  90. Colaflare
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game thatI've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype.… Expand
  91. mikelitton
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Great and fun game. Recommended for everyone. It takes a few games to start learning the maps and the heroes which in itself is a fun experience.

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

    Find a few friends and get started!
  92. Yegwen
    May 24, 2016
    10
    From the locations & character design, voiceovers to creative and unpredictable gameplay this has to be the best FPS released in recent years. It brings a fresh breeze to the genre that grew a little stale over time. All with the high polish that is Blizzard's quality trademark.
  93. KiddyBang
    May 24, 2016
    10
    EPIC. FUN!

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

    That's a true AAA experience
  94. TemplarGR
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Other than that, the game deserves its price. Totally recommended.    … Expand
  95. Micalica
    May 24, 2016
    5
    Short: Play TF2 instead, not worth a full $60 yet. You WILL be disappointed.

    Overwatch is a good game. However, it suffers from the myriad of issues that plagued its readily comparable predecessor, Team Fortress 2. The balancing tactic relies on "making everybody strong", and making everybody "OP" instead of attempting some skill-based balance. Where that design philosophy can work in    Short: Play TF2 instead, not worth a full $60 yet. You WILL be disappointed.

    Overwatch is a good game. However, it suffers from the myriad of issues that plagued its readily comparable predecessor, Team Fortress 2. The balancing tactic relies on "making everybody strong", and making everybody "OP" instead of attempting some skill-based balance. Where that design philosophy can work in MOBA's like Dota 2 and to an extent League of Legends, Blizzard drops the ball here.

    Simply being on the attacking team puts you at an astounding disadvantage. There are no counters for abilities that make players invincible, nor a defending team composed for tanks. The first two minutes of the game revolve around getting the payload to the final point, and the rest is devoted to trying in vain to end the game.

    Problems that existed in the beta have not been solved. What was brushed off as "Oh it's just a beta release" has become "They've voluntarily and knowingly released this product for full price."

    If EA and Ubisoft damn themselves into early graves through poor practices, Blizzard has no excuse.

    Wait for a sale, if anything at all.    … Expand
  96. Ixoziel
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Game is really close, enemy team is about five seconds away from delivering the payload. Got a sick triple kill on Widowmaker. Play of the game went to Torbjorn hammering his turret.

    10/10 would smash keyboard again.
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  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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