Overwatch (2016)

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Celli
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Excellent game. Definitely gonna blow the dying TF2 out of the picture, honestly that game is becoming garbage nowadays.
    Anyways, I played the beta and it was a blast. The 21 heroes are all unique and varied, they all have great abilities, and the lack of equippable weapons will make the game feel fair and balanced through the years.
    Some of them feel a bit OP, but I'm sure Blizz will    Excellent game. Definitely gonna blow the dying TF2 out of the picture, honestly that game is becoming garbage nowadays.
    Anyways, I played the beta and it was a blast. The 21 heroes are all unique and varied, they all have great abilities, and the lack of equippable weapons will make the game feel fair and balanced through the years.
    Some of them feel a bit OP, but I'm sure Blizz will balance the characters so everyone's on a level playing field.
    There are currently 4 gamemodes, control points, payload, hybrid, and king of the hill. They're all fun and getting objectives done with teammates is fun.
    The overall game design is also fantastic, the visuals are sort of cartoonish, but with a bit of realism mixed in, and it looks very good. The game is also well optimized on PC, which is honestly the best platform to play on, as I feel reaction time and being quick to counter an enemy is best done with a mouse and a controller joystick is rather clunky and less accurate for a shooter like this,.
    The customizability options are really good, too, many sprays(not stickers), skins, voice clips, emotes, and victory poses are incredible.
    However, the game is not perfect, and I have a couple complaints.
    The PotG is not good at all, and focuses mostly on killstreaks, and forgoes plays by, for example, support pushing a team and overall being very helpful. They're there, but few and far between.
    Also, the loot boxes are poorly done I find, Blizz is notorious for putting terrible RNG in their games, which is a total minus for me, loot is random, poorly, I might add. You'd be hard pressed to get little more than a boring spray most of the time. At least the loot boxes are only for customizability, and not for game changing additions like more powerful weapons or something. I just wish the customizability wasn't so hard to come by.
    those nitpicks only knock the score to a 9/10, but this is still a great game, well worth the $40.
    Also, I've seen some very poorly made reviews here. You don't give the game a 0 or 1 because you expected a single player when the game was MARKETED as a Multiplayer only shooter, not to mention most of Blizzard's games are online-only. Also, complaining about the game being only f2p, are you freaking nuts? Competitive is coming next month and Blizzard wanted it to be good enough for the players, and didn't want to delay the game, also more content will no doubt be added later on, so suck it up and stop complaining, your opinion deserves to be called out if it's made questionably. Also, I understand not liking the game, but giving the game 0s and 1s? Give me a break. Then again, Metacritic is full of people who don't have any idea what they're talking about and shouldn't make reviews at all, so yeah.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. flutez
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Definitely a great fun game! What a amazing when I found I could control so much funny heroes in a FPS game.
    Cant get a full score cause it now should have more game mode or contents!Hope BLZ focus on it in the future!
  14. ImHappy
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Great Game TF2 improved
    -great graphics, characters, maps (even simple), atmosphere and voice acting, free DLC program !
    Negatives : -few modes, no music during matches. I ve had an amazing time playing this game, it's been a long time i didn't have this much fun. with friends or strangers , its a blast ! i have to say : blizzard brand name, I'm confident this game will be    Great Game TF2 improved
    -great graphics, characters, maps (even simple), atmosphere and voice acting, free DLC program !

    Negatives :
    -few modes, no music during matches.

    I ve had an amazing time playing this game, it's been a long time i didn't have this much fun. with friends or strangers , its a blast !

    i have to say : blizzard brand name, I'm confident this game will be supported years to come, like diablo 2.    … Expand
  15. MrJoshSir
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Gaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence aboutGaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence about giving Overwatch a shot.… Expand
  16. Volibear
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Me compre starcraft 2 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, me compre el diablo 3 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, la pense mucho en comprar overwatch por que temi llevarme la misma experiencia, ahora que lo tengo puedo decir que es realmente divertido y fue una excelente adquisicion.
  17. Ikazuya
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.
    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.

    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme de modes de jeu, mais en dehors de ça, que vous souhaitiez découvrir le genre ou changer de FPS, Overwatch vous apportera surement beaucoup de plaisir de jeu surtout pour son prix plus qu'honorable ! On pourra souligner aussi la présence d'un cash shop pour les coffres, mais ceux ci se gagnent aussi en augmentant son niveau et ils n'apportent que des cosmétiques, Blizzard ayant annoncé que chaque nouveau héros, chaque nouvelle map ou mode de jeu sera gratuit.    … Expand
  18. KuroiSaber
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Kk, I'm just gonna put this out here that I am a huge, and I mean huge fan of hero shooters, and I have to say that Overwatch is in my opinion, the best hero shooter out in the market at this moment, before the release of Overwatch I've put approximately over 1000 hours into games like TF2, and I enjoyed every second of it, but after playing overwatch, I feel like I could never go back toKk, I'm just gonna put this out here that I am a huge, and I mean huge fan of hero shooters, and I have to say that Overwatch is in my opinion, the best hero shooter out in the market at this moment, before the release of Overwatch I've put approximately over 1000 hours into games like TF2, and I enjoyed every second of it, but after playing overwatch, I feel like I could never go back to TF2 ever again! the dynamic heroes, the diverse maps, excellent gun/sword plays is exactly what makes this game a masterpiece, but however, as much as excellent game play goes, it is worth mentioning that the absent of single player campaign is a huge miss opportunity, since each character have so much depth into them, I really don't see why not, and speaking of heroes, It is in my opinion that some of the heroes are more overpower than the others, but I see a enormous amount of potential in this game, and it could simply become one of the greatest shooter of all time !… Expand
  19. Skullking3436
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is fun and addictive. It's just so fun, especially if you have friends to play with you. Each and every character is fun and simple to use. The game is extremely polished. But it has somewhat not a lot of content to play with. Though it is inevitable that the game will become easily one of the best shooters out there (not to say that it isn't).
  20. minix2poo
    May 30, 2016
    9
    To be honest, I am not a big FPS shooter fan, but this game is a lot of fun to me.

    There are enough classes to choose from, for different playing styles, so that you will have plenty of hours of fun with it.

    I would give it a score of 10, if every map would have different game modes.
  21. kgbdk
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I wasn't sure if Overwatch was going to be good or not. I got a chance to play Starcraft: Ghost at E3 a long time ago, but then they cancelled it before it ever reached the general gaming public.

    Well, after 5 hours of gameplay, and ranked up to 14, I can say that it is very entertaining. I was a huge fan of Shadowrun on the Xbox 360. In many ways, it was a predecessor to Overwatch:    I wasn't sure if Overwatch was going to be good or not. I got a chance to play Starcraft: Ghost at E3 a long time ago, but then they cancelled it before it ever reached the general gaming public.

    Well, after 5 hours of gameplay, and ranked up to 14, I can say that it is very entertaining. I was a huge fan of Shadowrun on the Xbox 360. In many ways, it was a predecessor to Overwatch: different classes, trolls that absorbed massive amounts of damage, nimble Elven samurai that could teleport through walls, dwarves with shotguns, and magic spells that would allow you to create thorned bushes. But Shadowrun was abandoned when FASA shut down.

    Overwatch does most of those things and a bit more. It has highly detailed graphics that have personality. The presentation of the character portraits have style. Instead of the generic soldier with different upgradeable guns, you have to learn the gameplay mechanics of each character as if it were a fighting game. You really need to work together if you want to win. It does need a bit more variation in terms of game types, but I'm sure Blizzard will add those as time goes on. The core gameplay is really fun and makes me miss Shadowrun a little bit less, which is a great thing.    … Expand
  22. Khax
    May 31, 2016
    9
    Very adictive game. Better if you play with friends (as most games) but is ok to talk with the team ingame. Lot of character which makes the games diferent everytime you play. I hope more expansions, heroes and new maps for renewal this great game
  23. GadGamer
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    The last 3 years of first person shooters pale in comparison to the last 3 days I have had with this game. I'm not going to say this game is a perfect gem by any means. There is still a lot that can be done in terms of adding game modes and maps to make the price point a little more reasonable but its current state is a great jumping off point for a game that could last years.
  24. Jounichi
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I enjoyed the open beta, pre-ordered the base version, and honestly it's some of the best $40 I've spent in a long while. It has a bright and vivid color pallet, the character's are all mechanically and visually distinct from one another, and the environments are well varied. In my experience defend missions are an easier time than attack missions, but I've both won and lost some closeI enjoyed the open beta, pre-ordered the base version, and honestly it's some of the best $40 I've spent in a long while. It has a bright and vivid color pallet, the character's are all mechanically and visually distinct from one another, and the environments are well varied. In my experience defend missions are an easier time than attack missions, but I've both won and lost some close matches so it may not even be worth mentioning.

    As general policy I don't like giving games (or anything) perfect scores because it discourages improvement, but the game as released has done an excellent job of what it set out to do. I'd like some more modes, and we'll get them eventually. My biggest gripe is there's no way to earn the in-game currency used to buy customization options for characters. Once you hit maximum level you're stuck buying loot crates, and (in my opinion) the occasional repeated drops of the same skin/tag/voice/etc don't award enough currency to offset the loss of something better.    … Expand
  25. quadratrix
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    I've never been great at competitive multiplayer, always sitting around the bottom 3 in after-game rankings. Yet in Overwatch, I managed to achieve 'Play of the Game' with my Hero, Zarya, on my third night of play. Gamers of all abilities are allowed to shine in Overwatch, and this is its greatest strength. If you have a team mindset, and know your role, you're well on the road to victory.I've never been great at competitive multiplayer, always sitting around the bottom 3 in after-game rankings. Yet in Overwatch, I managed to achieve 'Play of the Game' with my Hero, Zarya, on my third night of play. Gamers of all abilities are allowed to shine in Overwatch, and this is its greatest strength. If you have a team mindset, and know your role, you're well on the road to victory. Where in Halo or CoD, you're dead in the blink of an eye, Overwatch lets you stay in the game longer. Heroes have a generous amount of health, with plenty of opportunity to retreat, recover, and charge back into the fray. The game rewards creative thinking, and hatching plans - not just twitch reflexes. I want to play Overwatch every night. I think about it at work, and before I fall asleep. I talk about it to my wife and friends. Overwatch is pure gaming at its best. Meanwhile, Uncharted 4 sits uncompleted, somewhere in my pile of games, a boring anachronism...… Expand
  26. scheelio
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    First, I want address some of the common complaints about this game:

    1. No story/campaign - This shouldn't be a surprise. I don't understand how people complain about this, when it's been VERY clear from the start that this is PvP only game. 2. Not enough content - I can understand this complaint...at the moment. It is a little light on modes/maps. But, I see this as an investment -    First, I want address some of the common complaints about this game:

    1. No story/campaign - This shouldn't be a surprise. I don't understand how people complain about this, when it's been VERY clear from the start that this is PvP only game.

    2. Not enough content - I can understand this complaint...at the moment. It is a little light on modes/maps. But, I see this as an investment - I trust that Blizzard will deliver with more characters, modes, and maps in the future. If you can't make that gamble, then I guess you won't be playing the game.

    3. It should be free to play (F2P) - Couple reasons that I'm glad it isn't: 1) prevents bots/hackers from flooding the game (this is huge), and 2) in this team-based class shooter, I don't know how you could have a 'free' hero rotation. You would see the same heroes in every game and that would limit the team comps drastically. It would also cause this game to be pay to win, as a team that has all the heroes available vs. a team that doesn't would have a HUGE advantage.

    Now, with that over, I want to tell you what I like and don't like about the game:

    PROS:
    - Gameplay is fantastic. Fan. Tas. Tic. After all, this is what make a game actually fun to play, and this game has it in spades.
    - It runs great. Granted, I have a nice system, so I wasn't worried at all, but even so, I haven't had a single issue with them game. I also have run it on my older system and it played great on that one, too.
    - Character design is amazing. I can't stress enough to people that haven't played how unique each of the characters are in this game. Everyone excels at different styles of play and none of them feel like they overlap. It's really astonishing how they pulled that off.
    - It's a Blizzard game. What I mean by that is Blizzard has a knack for knowing how to keep a community going, so I have full faith that this game will be going strong two years down the line (and probably longer).

    CONS:
    - Loot boxes. I don't mind loot boxes, in general, but I do think I should be able to "trade" a skin for another skin of the same rarity. Or, at least, let me cash in skins to buy the skin that actually want, even if I don't get full value for the traded-in skins. Right now, the only way to get credits to get them randomly in loot boxes and for duplicate items (again, randomly in loot boxes).
    - This isn't a real con, as it can be overcome with a good comp and coordinated team, but in general, teams on defense have a distinct advantage. I have a feeling this won't be as much of an issue when ranked play comes out, as players will focus more on the objectives than running off and trying to rack up solo kills (hopefully).

    Overall: I really enjoy this game. I don't come from an FPS background. In fact, I will say I don't play FPS at all. But this game allows me to jump in and contribute in a support role and makes it very fun to do so, at the same time. I would recommend anyone playing this game - even if you don't play shooters.. In the 20+ hours that I've played so far, I can say that I've never had this much fun in an online competitive game.

    The best/worst part about this game is that it has that "just one more match" hook. It melts away the hours and when you're not playing it, all you can think about is when you can play it again. Between this and Rocket League, I might never play another game again.    … Expand
  27. FranJmnz
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    Alright, first of all...this game is amazing. It is in my opinion the most addictive and fun game of 2016 (so far)
    Everything about it is absolutely beautiful. The maps, the characters, the overall art style, the fluid game play...
    This game screams quality. But... the lack of content is not to be ignored. There are (as of June 4th) 12 maps, 4 game modes, no campaign nor interesting    Alright, first of all...this game is amazing. It is in my opinion the most addictive and fun game of 2016 (so far)
    Everything about it is absolutely beautiful. The maps, the characters, the overall art style, the fluid game play...
    This game screams quality.
    But... the lack of content is not to be ignored. There are (as of June 4th) 12 maps, 4 game modes, no campaign nor interesting single player experience and 21 heroes.
    I have to admit this turned me off a bit and almost convinced me to pass on this game. But i had waited for this game for over two years so i wasn't gonna do that.
    The funny thing is that i don't even regret it.
    This game is just wonderful. It's fun, pretty good looking and just plainly addictive.
    With the future updates including game modes, Heroes and Maps, i can easily say i'll be hooked on to this game for a while.
    At it's current 40 dollar price tag on Battle.Net i can recommend this game to anyone interested in it, don't let the lack of content be a turnoff.    … Expand
  28. PandaMasterPlum
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is an absolutely amazing shooter that rivals Halo, Battlefield, and Call of Duty in new and exciting ways. For those wondering because many reviews do not know what they're talking about, there are 21 characters, 12 maps (not including Practice Range), and 4 modes (including a hybrid mode. The lack of modes does look intimidating, but the team based gameplay makes each encounterOverwatch is an absolutely amazing shooter that rivals Halo, Battlefield, and Call of Duty in new and exciting ways. For those wondering because many reviews do not know what they're talking about, there are 21 characters, 12 maps (not including Practice Range), and 4 modes (including a hybrid mode. The lack of modes does look intimidating, but the team based gameplay makes each encounter completely different from the last. As for the maps, each invites characters of multiple playstyles to have at it, tackling each differently. Finally, the characters are no more alike than my shoe and Donald Trump, each unique and exciting in their own way. I have not once been bored of the game and have played hundreds of matches. Also unlike some games (*cough* BO3 *cough*) loot boxes only contain cosmetics and items that do not change stats, making microtransactions for them completely harmless. Plus more maps and characters are on the way as free DLC, so I eagerly await them, as should you.… Expand
  29. SaviourI
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    I'll start by saying this is the most FUN I've had playing a game in many years. It reminds me the days I used to play Super Smash Brothers 64, or the first year I played league of legends. I'm 60+ hours in, and I'm still having an amazing time. I believe i'll still be playing this on into 2017. Here's why:

    A lot of people writing these reviews are giving this game poor ratings simply    I'll start by saying this is the most FUN I've had playing a game in many years. It reminds me the days I used to play Super Smash Brothers 64, or the first year I played league of legends. I'm 60+ hours in, and I'm still having an amazing time. I believe i'll still be playing this on into 2017. Here's why:

    A lot of people writing these reviews are giving this game poor ratings simply because they want a niche competitive shooter where they don't have to rely on teammates to win, and they can "main" any character a pull off a victory. If you're looking for a game like that, then obviously overwatch is not for you. You do need to work with your team to achieve victory, and you'll have to play lots of different characters along the way. This may sound like a bad thing, and it would be if all the characters were not so interesting and fun to play.

    The beauty of Overwatch is that it IS still fun even when you are not winning. This may be due to the fact that the game is very new and that I have not played enough matches so that I require myself to win in order to feel the gratification needed to feel like I'm having fun. (as so many people do)

    Overwatch was made with the casual gamer in mind, so you can be successful at this game even if you've never played a shooter before. Pick up a support like Mercy, or a defense character like Mei. Both require very little skill and can have a huge impact on a game. For offense, try Reaper, or Soldier 76. Again, both require little skill. This doesn't mean that Overwatch is simply about being easy.

    If you're looking for a more challenging experience, you could always try characters like genji and hanzo, both of whom require a great amount time to understand and appreciate, and will never truly be mastered. It is especially rewarding to play these characters since you can feel more accomplished in making a big play with them because you know it requires more skill.

    Matches are generally very short if they are one-sided, so if you're being crushed by the enemy team you know it will be a quick game, but if it's a close game they are usually very intense and can last a long time. This ensures you are rarely 'stuck' in a bad game for very long, and spend more time in the 'good' games.

    Another thing I love about this game is how little down time there is between matches. I've rarely had to spend more than a minute between matches, and on average I spend about 5-10 seconds between one game ending and the next game loading up for me to pick my hero. This is huge for those who play moba's, (I played both league and heroes of the storm) where down time between games could average about 10 minutes, which got agonizing for me. It's a really nice change of pace.

    What about the cost? Is 40 dollars too much for a game like this? I would say no, but I could understand why some would say yes. Many want to keep pushing games being free to play, but it's ridiculous for us to expect no investment on our part when these big companies put in millions of dollars of investment on theirs. Overwatch will continuously be updated for free. Free new characters, maps, and modes. All you have to is drop that initial 40 dollars on it, and you have game that will entertain you for the next year. (at least)

    What about microtransactions? How do they affect the game? They don't at all. Microtransactions are only for buying cosmetic items. You have no reason to spend any more money on this game unless you simply gotta have something cosmetic that makes your favorite character even cooler.

    There are some negatives to this game:

    There is pretty much no story in game, since there is no single player campaign or co-op mode exploring characters background. For some people this may be a deal breaker, but who's to say that such will not exist in future patches.

    There are only 2 game modes right now. Another thing that could be fixed in the future.

    Summary: Overwatch can be enjoyed by anyone. Casual gamers will love how easy it is to get into and have fun. Hardcore gamers will love the challenge certain characters bring, and the reward of playing them well. (I respect anyone who can play hanzo and genji well) It's a game that's only gonna get better with time, as new characters, maps, and modes are promised for free. As far as arena based shooters are concerned, Overwatch can't be beat.

    Pro's:
    + Lots of different characters to play of all different skill levels
    + Gorgeous graphics, sound, and atmosphere
    + Very little downtime between matches
    + Once you've both the game you don't need to spend any more money
    + Free updates planned for the future ensures game will be fun for a long time at no cost

    Cons:
    - No story in game, only multiplayer (no single player campaign, co-op mode, or anything of that nature)
    - Only 2 game modes (Payload, point capture)

    Hope this helped.    … Expand
  30. spiderobert
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    this game is a ton of fun. It lacks maps, but honestly I haven't gotten tired of the maps yet. Some heroes may seem unbalanced at first, but don't let anyone convince you that it's true, if you're dying to a hero a lot, you need to change which hero you're playing to counter them, the people who are complaining about unbalanced heroes just haven't played the game enough to know whatthis game is a ton of fun. It lacks maps, but honestly I haven't gotten tired of the maps yet. Some heroes may seem unbalanced at first, but don't let anyone convince you that it's true, if you're dying to a hero a lot, you need to change which hero you're playing to counter them, the people who are complaining about unbalanced heroes just haven't played the game enough to know what they're doing.

    I see a lot of people complain about the lack of competitive modes or complaining that the game should be F2P. competitive is coming and the idea that is should be F2P is just absurd, yeah there aren't very many maps yet, but Blizzard has stated that all future content will be free. I also have no idea why some people are complaining about "micro-transactions" the only thing that would qualify in this game is buying loot crates, which would be dumb of you anyway since you will literally get 99 free crates just by playing the game and by then you'd have enough in-game currency to get anything else that you really want. I should also mention that the only thing you get from loot crates is cosmetic items. That's it, it's not like TF2 where you PAY to open a crate in hopes of getting an arguably better weapon. I've also seen people complain about a "minimal" player base, that's just pure BS. The game has about 7 million players right now ...    … Expand
  31. Slyphert
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    It's a shame. It's a shame people complain about price of such a well made game. A game which its developers worry at a point they perm-ban more than 1.500 players at once because they're hacking. Yes, you have to pay for it, and it isn't cheap, but lemme ask you something: you create anything from zero and try your best to keep it up with updates and good content. Would you give it awayIt's a shame. It's a shame people complain about price of such a well made game. A game which its developers worry at a point they perm-ban more than 1.500 players at once because they're hacking. Yes, you have to pay for it, and it isn't cheap, but lemme ask you something: you create anything from zero and try your best to keep it up with updates and good content. Would you give it away for nothing? Wouldn't you charge for it? I think these guys who are talking about price live in a different world, where everything doesn't need to be paid, even if it's really well made. I have a suggestion for you: simply don't buy it and leave it be. Don't review a game because of its price, but because of everything else it can offer to you, even though these are not even reviews, but just some pain-in-the-ass complainings.

    Overwatch itself is pretty nice, it all depends of the player-style. Some people might find it boring after some rounds, but others (who are more in a competitive way) will really enjoy the experience. Play it with friends, and it will be a much better experience.
    The graphics are totally awesome and the gameplay it pretty nice, too.
    The only downside of the game, imo, is just the lack of a single player campaign, just because I really like to be more involved in the plot. But that's fine, since Blizzard has made some great comics and videos to give us more of the story's background. Really recommend it.    … Expand
  32. DukeR3
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    Far superior than Team Fortress 2. Full of characters you will love and hate. This is a good game, not for everybody. IT'S VERY FRIENDLY. (if you have kids, BUY IT, THEY WILL LOVE IT) Every match last for 7 to 13 minutes. Is fast action. It will get better over time, but the lauch day was amazing, the game run smooth, the unlock system is fair and equal. Love it. You can see a smile in myFar superior than Team Fortress 2. Full of characters you will love and hate. This is a good game, not for everybody. IT'S VERY FRIENDLY. (if you have kids, BUY IT, THEY WILL LOVE IT) Every match last for 7 to 13 minutes. Is fast action. It will get better over time, but the lauch day was amazing, the game run smooth, the unlock system is fair and equal. Love it. You can see a smile in my face everytime i play it, is very good.… Expand
  33. danielmmy
    Oct 20, 2017
    9
    Just awesome!!! Played over 30h and can´t put it down. Whether its a 20 min session or spending the night playing it , I just can´t believe how rewarding and addictive this game is.
  34. FearTheDeep
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Overwatch does an exceptional job of perfecting the Teamwork based FPS genre.
    Its fast paced, great fun, and the focus on polish makes it well worth the money.
    To any one complaining about "No singleplayer", this game if focused completely on Multiplayer, a singleplayer would mean nothing and would diverge from what Blizzards trying to do with this game.
  35. 5starreviews
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    This is an absolutely fantastic game! This game is the game I've been needing because of the amazing gameplay. This game revolves around being a team unlike call of duty. 21 heroes to play as all with different abilities, looks, roles and much more. A definite yes to recommending and buying this game.
  36. Ghost232
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    Pretty good game but quickly tired of the game and the cost too high especially editions and so pretty dynamic shooter with panache and good graphics, realistic characters on this 9/10
  37. gdoub42
    Jul 2, 2016
    9
    When I first saw Overwatch last year I didn't think much of the game, just thought it was another Team Fortress 2 rip off. But now that I had a friend convince me to buy it I realize that it is so much more than that. Each character feels like it had so much thought put into it and it amazes me. My personal favorite is Tracer, she's a great distraction while my team continues to do theWhen I first saw Overwatch last year I didn't think much of the game, just thought it was another Team Fortress 2 rip off. But now that I had a friend convince me to buy it I realize that it is so much more than that. Each character feels like it had so much thought put into it and it amazes me. My personal favorite is Tracer, she's a great distraction while my team continues to do the objective. This game is so fun I enjoy playing as a support character, which i'm typically terrible at. Like Lucio doesn't even feel like a support character even though he is great at it with his health and speed boosts. This game really started to get hype and I didn't want to believe it but now I can't stop playing it. The only reason its not a 10 is because it's pretty expensive for a game with no single-player mode. So if you happened to like Team Fortress 2, I suggest buying this game… Expand
  38. Leos64
    Jul 18, 2016
    9
    La voy a hacer en español, porque solo veo en inglés.

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

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

    En conclusión, divertido, da muchas horas de juego y es un juegazo.    … Expand
  39. Roger1718
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    The game is worth the money. It is a fast paced FPS that I genuinely enjoyed, and if you like this type of games, you will certainly love it just like I did.
  40. MrMadJack
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    The game has become something refreshing not only to the Blizzard community, but also to the gaming community as a whole. Not gonna lie but recently Team Fortress 2 has been going down a landslide in the way of the community as it's slowly dying. Sure Overwatch is not free but at least it's bold like a refreshing kopperberg on a table while the sun sets down.
  41. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 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
  42. doug1138
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    I REALLY like this game. It is polished and beautiful and has a great range of characters and weapons.

    I'm sure everyone is comparing it to team fortress 2 and it's a fair comparison so I will too. I find TF2 to be (for lack of a better word) funnier. I am constantly laughing at the things I see people doing and for a game as mature as TF2 that's amazing. Overwatch which I am still    I REALLY like this game. It is polished and beautiful and has a great range of characters and weapons.

    I'm sure everyone is comparing it to team fortress 2 and it's a fair comparison so I will too. I find TF2 to be (for lack of a better word) funnier. I am constantly laughing at the things I see people doing and for a game as mature as TF2 that's amazing.

    Overwatch which I am still getting used to is a crazy fast game (maybe I'm just getting old) but I find myself gravitating towards the support classes so the young twitchy players can handle the front line offense.

    The only reason I didn't rate Overwatch a 10 is because it seems to me that there aren't very many people playing it. I'm in Silicon Valley and I was pretty surprised when I found myself playing skirmish for almost 10 minutes before getting dropped into a game. When that game ended I was dumped back into skirmish because there were 'not enough players'. This was not in the early morning or very late night... it was evening on the west coast.

    I will be playing a LOT more Overwatch. Great game.    … Expand
  43. miketava
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    Light on modes and content, but it's an outstanding Blizzard production. They've got some questionable balancing on their loot boxes, but other than that the gameplay has me hooked with over 150 hours of game time - an unprecedented feat. I'm so involved in reviewing the meta and pouring over every release note and balancing tweak. I adore this game and it helped get my wife in to FPSLight on modes and content, but it's an outstanding Blizzard production. They've got some questionable balancing on their loot boxes, but other than that the gameplay has me hooked with over 150 hours of game time - an unprecedented feat. I'm so involved in reviewing the meta and pouring over every release note and balancing tweak. I adore this game and it helped get my wife in to FPS gaming to boot!… Expand
  44. Petethepig123
    Nov 30, 2016
    9
    I bought this game during the black Friday sale and I love it! It is super fun. It has some cool lore (I recommend watching the shorts on the PlayOverwatch YouTube channel). If you like team class based shooters with a little bit of customization, you will like this game.
  45. likevin96
    Dec 28, 2016
    9
    True Rating: 9.0

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

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

    Cons:
    - Some characters are straight up un-fun to play against (Bastion/Mei/Junkrat in particular)
    - Strength as a competitive game is questionable
    - Loot box system is ****
    - Matchmaking is not the greatest    … Expand
  46. Jalamba
    Dec 29, 2016
    9
    Some fresh air for FPS with new standards for a different kind of experience. Wonderful character design, great artistic direction and a very funny gameplay.
  47. miningmario101
    Jan 1, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a ton of fun, I've spent so many hours on just my free weekend, then I bought the game after. I was having fun in no time. I play on Xbox, almost no problems. There is a internet problem sometimes, and when I play with friends I never win competive. But, that's just me. The heroes are:
    Wall-E
    Harambe
    Thor
    Grandma
    Bots o' Balls
    and more.
  48. draifu
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    This game helps me spend time with friends and reconnect with my old ones. It even made a lot of my non-gamer friends play everyday. Although toxicity exists, it is without a doubt a fun game. Keep it up Blizzard.
  49. Inzaine
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a GREAT game. By no means is it BAD. It has a variety of "Heroes" to play, each with their unique abilities. Every hero has their own charming personality.

    The one flaw with this game is lack of content. Seriously, this game gets BARELY updated. Sure you could say the Seasonal Events are common, but all they add are cosmetics and a POSSIBLY good gamemode. Only 3 new    Overwatch is a GREAT game. By no means is it BAD. It has a variety of "Heroes" to play, each with their unique abilities. Every hero has their own charming personality.

    The one flaw with this game is lack of content. Seriously, this game gets BARELY updated. Sure you could say the Seasonal Events are common, but all they add are cosmetics and a POSSIBLY good gamemode.

    Only 3 new characters have been released so far.    … Expand
  50. icesystem
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Игра отличная, но есть маленькие недостатки.
    Плюсы игры:
    1,Приятная графика и стилизация. 2.Интересные и харизматичные персонажи. 3. История мира игры, но как раз тут есть закавырка. 4. Геймплей. Минусы игры: 1. Контент- его мало, точнее наград за победы и все такое ( скины граффити реплики впрочем все) 2.Мир игр не полностью раскрыт, будто сначала придумали персонажей и их краткую    Игра отличная, но есть маленькие недостатки.
    Плюсы игры:
    1,Приятная графика и стилизация. 2.Интересные и харизматичные персонажи. 3. История мира игры, но как раз тут есть закавырка. 4. Геймплей.
    Минусы игры: 1. Контент- его мало, точнее наград за победы и все такое ( скины граффити реплики впрочем все) 2.Мир игр не полностью раскрыт, будто сначала придумали персонажей и их краткую историю , а потом начали доделывать его. Возможно мне кажется или я просто не прав, но игра от этого не становиться хуже. ( В том же TF2 сюжета вовсе нет и персы все тупые болванки).
    Однозначно стоит покупать игру если вы любити красивые и динамичные командные шутеры с интересными персами.    … Expand
  51. gairiquemero
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    Dynamic,entertaining and easily to enter.
    Is not a goty, is not the best shooter in the world, but is a good game.
    Have a good combination of casual and competitive
  52. PurplePoodlez
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a game millions of people have put countless hours into, but do we know why? Is it the amazingly fluent game play that just works?
    Or is it the drive to become a better player? Maybe for most, the answer is all those things but for me, its about the personality each character holds.
    There stories that just scream to us for more exploration of Blizzards beautiful world they    Overwatch is a game millions of people have put countless hours into, but do we know why? Is it the amazingly fluent game play that just works?
    Or is it the drive to become a better player? Maybe for most, the answer is all those things but for me, its about the personality each character holds.
    There stories that just scream to us for more exploration of Blizzards beautiful world they have created.

    On launch day most of us players can recall that Overwatch had a Huge shortage of content, being the only option for players to play was "quick play", but that was all we needed to be hooked into the game. Though what we didn't realize is that the story would soon grasp us and claw at our minds to learn more. 21 hero's (Playable Characters) on launch day with more to come, a character for everybody seemed to fit the Blizzard motto. Each character well equiped with very well crafted abilities, stylized looks, with most importantly there very own unique personality. Given that the game play feels damn near flawless its no wonder a game like Overwatch grew to be so successful, but that's not where this game shines its brightest, at least not in its entirety. Blizzard Entertainment actually put forth the effort to create a story on there Competitive Based FPS. Though there are no single player campaign element to the game Blizzard still continues consistently gives us information on the universe and characters of Overwatch, Through comic shorts or there cinematic shorts which always perks the interest of all fans of the Overwatch universe. Seeing these consistent updates and new content being added to Overwatch one might think there is a budgeting issue within there team or some sort of annoying DLC available for purchase within the Overwatch game/website, well Im here to reassure you that is not the case. Everything that is Overwatch you can get with just one Purchase of the main game, though there are micro-transactions in game you may only purchase skins in game that you may still unlock via in game currency. This effectively lets Overwatch have a very respectable and financially profitable business model that the fans and I have grown to love.    … Expand
  53. DelWolf
    Apr 23, 2017
    9
    This game is extremely enjoyable, with a fun multiplayer. It will keep you entertained for hours upon hours with just how unique it is.
    However, lack of a campaign keeps this from the perfect 10/10 it well and truly deserves.
  54. Fonix42
    Apr 20, 2017
    9
    Honestly, this is probably the best blizzard game right now. It is a great fps that is keeping up with and even surpassing the sales of the (lately disappointing) CoD series and games like Battlefield 1. It has constant updates, and a developer that is actively listening to the community. Pros are endless amount of replay value, a server browser for custom games, seasonal events every 2-3Honestly, this is probably the best blizzard game right now. It is a great fps that is keeping up with and even surpassing the sales of the (lately disappointing) CoD series and games like Battlefield 1. It has constant updates, and a developer that is actively listening to the community. Pros are endless amount of replay value, a server browser for custom games, seasonal events every 2-3 months, PvP and PvE events. Cons are: Really toxic community at lower ranks. It deserves a solid 9.… Expand
  55. Lomiun
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Almost perfect, i loveeee it! Playing it nonstop, its a great easy to learn game. Point taken off for **** designed maps though. Characters and design is great though.
  56. LolDoofus12
    Jul 27, 2017
    9
    Post-Launch support: 7.5/10 - Major updates every month since launch. Sometimes other problems take a long time to be fixed, especially problems with the ranked game-mode.

    Lack of greed/anti-consumerism: 9.5/10: I think the free monthly DLC justifies the hefty price tag. The developers have given gifts to players, that would normally cost 1-5$. When Blizzard accidentally made it too    Post-Launch support: 7.5/10 - Major updates every month since launch. Sometimes other problems take a long time to be fixed, especially problems with the ranked game-mode.

    Lack of greed/anti-consumerism: 9.5/10: I think the free monthly DLC justifies the hefty price tag. The developers have given gifts to players, that would normally cost 1-5$. When Blizzard accidentally made it too hard to get the limited-edition cosmetics during the anniversary event, the gave the players a double XP weekend to make up for it. The only reason that i'm not giving full marks here, is that there are micro-transactions in the game.

    Public relations/Taking community suggestions: 7.5/10: Blizzard is quick to patch bugs, but other flaws in the game can take months to iron out. The lead game director is active on the forums, and frequently hints at new updates, or replies to complaints/suggestions.

    Design/Long term enjoyment: 10/10: I absolutely love the design of this game. It has always stayed fresh for me after playing for 30 minutes to 3 hours nearly every day since launch. The diverse roster of characters, all with unique abilities and lots of cosmetics keeps me having fun, after multiple hours of playing. One players begin to tire out, a new major update comes and refreshes a game. If you are looking for a game to invest a lot of time into, this is the game. It manages to take the fun mechanics of a FPS game, but not be repetitive, unlike Call of Duty, or Counter-Strike.

    Stability: 7/10: The servers don't crash very often, but it takes a long time to download updates right after they are released, as the servers are overwhelmed. Multiple times I have had to wait in a queue to join the main servers, which is completely unacceptable in a game that was nearly one year old (At the time), especially if the game costs 40$. There has only been one major bug that required disabling a character for a short amount of time, but otherwise the game it's self has been fairly stable.

    Dealing with cheaters: 9/10: Not once have I had to deal with cheaters, but there have been some reports of cheaters at very high levels.    … Expand
  57. MiguelGordiano
    Jan 17, 2018
    9
    I have to say that I'm not a fan of FPS games, but Overwatch sure is different. The game is fun and well made. I mean... it's Blizzard.
  58. Koolaidburglar
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Bought this game originally for playstation, loved it. Since I just purchased a computer, had to get one of my favorite games for the pc (23.99 at best buy). It definitely a TF2 clone, with abilities that would find in a MOBA. This game has a strict learning curve. Graphics are nice and colorized, and lore is getting more interesting the more the game goes on. All the characters areBought this game originally for playstation, loved it. Since I just purchased a computer, had to get one of my favorite games for the pc (23.99 at best buy). It definitely a TF2 clone, with abilities that would find in a MOBA. This game has a strict learning curve. Graphics are nice and colorized, and lore is getting more interesting the more the game goes on. All the characters are different and unique. What I really like about this game, you have COD character (soldier 76) Red Dead Character(McCree) and now you have skyrim spellcaster character(Moira) so on... This is what sold me on this game. Can't forget about the YEAR OF THE LOOTBOX, nasty those things are. Yes they are cosmetic, but... why do I need to gamble for them? Can't I earn them through in game achievements, instead of grinding for the same spray you have unlocked 5 time... if this game would of left of out lootboxes, might of been 10/10 for me. Been playing this game since it came out, and I've been enjoying all the new content they have been putting out. Helps the game feel fresh and it is technically free content... Hopefully you get that skin you want, because you only have 3 weeks to unlock it. Other then that problem very enjoyable game.… Expand
  59. hallllloo
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Tolle Grafik, sehr schnell, unglaublich kompetetiv und hoher Wierderspielwert. Overwatch ist ein Shooter bei dem nahezu alles stimmt, die verschiedenen Helden sind toll und jeder von ihnen ist in verschiedenen Situationen gut ,sowie auch die Steuerung sich sehr angenehm anfühlt. Es gibt zwar kleinere Bugs die aber kaum von Bedeutung sind und man sie oft gar nicht bemerkt. Die Lootboxen dieTolle Grafik, sehr schnell, unglaublich kompetetiv und hoher Wierderspielwert. Overwatch ist ein Shooter bei dem nahezu alles stimmt, die verschiedenen Helden sind toll und jeder von ihnen ist in verschiedenen Situationen gut ,sowie auch die Steuerung sich sehr angenehm anfühlt. Es gibt zwar kleinere Bugs die aber kaum von Bedeutung sind und man sie oft gar nicht bemerkt. Die Lootboxen die man bei dem Aufsteigen eines Levels bekommt sind ebenfalls eine sehr gute Belohnung, die einem nicht zum Kauf weitere anregt, da man auch alles mit der Zeit sich so erspielen kann.… Expand
  60. Ifelmior66
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    ein fantastisches Multiplayer-Spiel mit vielen interessanten Charakteren auch wenn man manchmal Pech haben kann und in einem Team ist das fast nix macht, macht es sehr viel Spass zu spielen und ich habe viele Stunden mit dem Spiel verbracht.
  61. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    El único juego only multiplayer que me ha tenido enganchado durante horas, donde el trabajo en equipo cuenta mas que cada individualidad y encima lo cuidan, añaden contenido nuevo (mapas, personajes y modos de juego. así como skins)

    el único punto negativo que tiene es que a nivel competitivo una desconexión a conciencia perjudica demasiado al equipo. deberían medir mejor esas situaciones
  62. Corre
    Aug 11, 2018
    9
    So many low scores by salty bronze players lol. The game is 40 bucks on pc. It comes with monthly balance changes updates for maps or new maps. New heroes and new cosmetics. This is a skill base game and you need to have experience for playing the game to get good. This game does piss me off. Sometimes you feel you got killed unfair or you should had killed someone. Or your ult didnt goSo many low scores by salty bronze players lol. The game is 40 bucks on pc. It comes with monthly balance changes updates for maps or new maps. New heroes and new cosmetics. This is a skill base game and you need to have experience for playing the game to get good. This game does piss me off. Sometimes you feel you got killed unfair or you should had killed someone. Or your ult didnt go through. But this game is super fun. I have put at least 500 hours it to this and will continue to put more because blizzard will keep putting updates.… Expand
  63. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    When Overwatch came out, I would have rated this a 10/10, but after realizing how repetitive it ends up becoming, even before hitting the 100 hours mark, I have to give it a 9/10. It's a great game that receives few major updates that holds the game back. Well worth the asking price.
  64. MrGrubby
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    Overwatch was my go-to game for years. Shame they stopped updating it and deleted it in favour for the greedy cash grab that is Overwatch 2. Blizzard no longer cares about its core player base and would rather just milk money from cosmetics. R.I.P Overwatch. You used to be something special.
  65. Tazelate
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    Not a perfect game but a still a great game. the way that overwatch makes you hooked to the game from the start is amazing. dont go onto comp early tho unless u want to be triggered
  66. jjames806
    Jan 12, 2019
    9
    I'm writing this review 2.5 years after originally purchasing the game, but I've got 1000+ hours of gameplay and it is still consistently one of my favorite games to date. All the complaints about lack of balance and broken characters are the inevitable realities of an online multiplayer competitive game with a large cast and various abilities--you'll find the same complaints on any game.I'm writing this review 2.5 years after originally purchasing the game, but I've got 1000+ hours of gameplay and it is still consistently one of my favorite games to date. All the complaints about lack of balance and broken characters are the inevitable realities of an online multiplayer competitive game with a large cast and various abilities--you'll find the same complaints on any game. Blizzard is still adding new heroes and constantly reworking the existing ones to shift the balance and meta to keep things engaging, so while it is at its core the same game it was 2.5 years ago, I find myself never really getting bored, especially if you play with friends. I also haven't found another AAA competitive multiplayer title with as much amazing diversity and inclusivity--if you aren't one of those people who whines about "too many women" and "how dare they include gays" it is a refreshing breath of air to not see the same grizzled white man or sexy woman in bosom-busting "armor" that plagues so many other mainstream titles. The issue of toxicity is also, in my opinion, quite laughable; have you seen the LOL or DOTA communities? What playing a game of COD or Battlefield can be like? Blizzard actually takes steps to address negative sportsmanship/toxicity in its games, and although it could be doing better I find it is way more enjoyable to play Overwatch than most other online multiplayer titles. Overall, it has its balance issues, it has its wacky lore issues, the community can be a drag sometimes, but I find so much charm and fun in playing the game that I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.… Expand
  67. Noah-
    Mar 21, 2019
    9
    One of the best online shooters. While I don't really like team games where I have to rely very much on the team, I really liked this game and it's definitely worth the money. For donations, you can only visually change the character, and this does not affect the balance, especially since the boxes are very easy to get. Well, the main disadvantage is the community, in principle, as in anyOne of the best online shooters. While I don't really like team games where I have to rely very much on the team, I really liked this game and it's definitely worth the money. For donations, you can only visually change the character, and this does not affect the balance, especially since the boxes are very easy to get. Well, the main disadvantage is the community, in principle, as in any other team game, it is quite toxic.… Expand
  68. AMKrishnan
    Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Still such a brilliant game. I really enjoy picking it up in bursts. If you need an addictive game then get this! I love the different types of characters and really enjoy playing different game modes. Only criticism is that there are plenty of toxic players and it gets annoying. Also, the first 10 matches for competitive ranking have really poor matchmaking. Sort that out Blizzard
  69. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  70. Fated83
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I honestly love this game. The characters, the maps, the lore, the merch, the ESPORT. They're all fantastic. The game does have its problems, as they all do, and this game seems to get hit really hard from its growing pains. its community that seems impossible to please, but the balance does seem to be very hard to get tuned to a place where the majority of people can be happy. I have notI honestly love this game. The characters, the maps, the lore, the merch, the ESPORT. They're all fantastic. The game does have its problems, as they all do, and this game seems to get hit really hard from its growing pains. its community that seems impossible to please, but the balance does seem to be very hard to get tuned to a place where the majority of people can be happy. I have not found a game that has given me the incentive to keep grinding to improve, and to grow myself as a player. I've also met a lot of great friends here.

    Pros
    -good community, was once super toxic but has now really cleaned up
    -fun to play heroes
    -lots of depth, hidden under an easy to digest game that can be just as much fun for casuals as it is for the more competitive scene
    -family friendly
    -good esport scene
    -lots of great content creators
    -lots of positivity
    -a constant stream of free content
    -balance (both a pro and a con)

    Cons
    -slow updates, I would be happier with maybe one or two more hero a year and a few more maps.
    -balance
    -some cheese heroes can seem incredibly strong, especially at lower ranks
    -people will pick on you for playing a "dead game" filled with an obviously massive amount of players.
    -queue times because of the MMR system at higher ranks late at night can be pretty brutal, especially if you like to play damage heroes. I'm in diamond and usually find a game in less than a minute in solo queue regardless of time of day.

    I would recommend this game, its lots of fun, and if you're willing to put in the time to become good at competitive and really learn the depth of the game; I think that's where it's at it's strongest. Oh, and there is no "ELO Hell" you absolutely can grind out of a rank. I started at 2300 and am now 3400, my wife started at 1600 and is now 3100. It isn't your team, you're the reason you climb, this game is all about making yourself a better player and abetter teammate.    … Expand
  71. Denis94
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Juegazo, un juego que marcó en muchos sentidos mi vida jugabilistica aquellos años del boom donde hasta el panadero de la esquina era main Mei, ojalá reviva con el 2 y volvamos a disfrutar de un proyecto que se cayó por malas decisiones
  72. Gaisericus
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    I'm still playing. Record low amount of cheaters for an FPS. The game isn't really a core fps though, it's like a moba combined with tf2. I really enjoy it despite my distaste for mobas. The structure is fun and very repayable. The game is constantly changing and it's rarely in a bad state for long. I can't review it too low because I play it so often. I have played in tournaments and etcI'm still playing. Record low amount of cheaters for an FPS. The game isn't really a core fps though, it's like a moba combined with tf2. I really enjoy it despite my distaste for mobas. The structure is fun and very repayable. The game is constantly changing and it's rarely in a bad state for long. I can't review it too low because I play it so often. I have played in tournaments and etc so I'm a bit bias… Expand
  73. Tychoman
    May 29, 2020
    9
    it is amazing extremely good charakter design and great backstories, near perfect gamepay, almost every charachter is perfectly balanced and has a role.The game is also very noob friendly and the lootboxes are easy to get and also non Pay to win **** wich is nice the skins are well made and the only complaint i have is that you nearly depend on your team wich can sometimes result in ait is amazing extremely good charakter design and great backstories, near perfect gamepay, almost every charachter is perfectly balanced and has a role.The game is also very noob friendly and the lootboxes are easy to get and also non Pay to win **** wich is nice the skins are well made and the only complaint i have is that you nearly depend on your team wich can sometimes result in a horrible match but that does not happen too often and the lore has a great story wich the charachters in game sometimes talk about… Expand
  74. quicknick
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    The game is fun and a lot of effort has been put into it, the main problem is the balance changes. You had the double shield in the meta for ages, you got brig who is so broken I have seen people one-trick her to gm with a 93 winrate. Gold players were able to make it to gm on her. Lots of things have been fixed, but the dev team really cares about the causal players, not the competitive ones.
  75. Frank-G-Review
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    If you like playing shooter games, OVERWATCH should be on your list!
    It is an addictive game.
    It is legit good if you have a busy life. It is fast-paced and fun to find your own favorite hero to prove your skill!
  76. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    i'm addicted to this game, comunity is so toxic but is so fun, love this game as much as I hate how it makes me feel when I lose, satisfacing when you win, really great competitive game, beautifully animated, great music great gameplay, I just wish they didn't bend the knee often to twitter, and do what they want
  77. RogerSalazar
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    It is the one of the fewest games I have dedicated many hours. Even if you have bad aim there are heroes you can still use and have fun with.
  78. Lattely
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    It's not minecraft but i have over 600 hours and still playing this game. So, my antisocial live was never so bright before this game.
  79. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Very fun worth playing the second one is coming out soon its 100% worth full price no pay to win elements in teh game.
  80. RickAstley
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Best hero shooter on the market. Unfortunately there are a lot of smurfs in competitive, which makes climbing from ranks harder
  81. ks_krypto
    May 18, 2021
    9
    Overwatch has it's ups and downs as with any game, but even then, the ups continue to bring me so much enjoyment and is what keeps me attached to this game. The sense of building team comps or having fun interactions with teammates mixed with the game itself, a game that can have so many tempos and so much variety, brings me satisfaction. The downs are tough on all of the people who haveOverwatch has it's ups and downs as with any game, but even then, the ups continue to bring me so much enjoyment and is what keeps me attached to this game. The sense of building team comps or having fun interactions with teammates mixed with the game itself, a game that can have so many tempos and so much variety, brings me satisfaction. The downs are tough on all of the people who have played this game, cheaters and toxic players can instantly ruins games but overall Overwatch is a game that continues to be solid years after being released and I cannot wait to see what the team has to give for OW2.… Expand
  82. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Hacks, user trolling, and lazy moderation have ruined what could have been a great FPS.
    But Overwatch was a masterpiece that stood alone in a sea of FPS games.
  83. Kaijoya
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's very polished and well made game i had alot of fun playing it, Has alot of characters with thier own unique abilities and a fun maps to play, and the reason i put a score of 9 instead of 10 would be for the latest updates with the meta of the play, It becomes not fun to play a certain characters that mandatory for the meta to win (specially in the double-shield meta).
  84. Kostas_Spirou
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    This game is spectacular, it was a fresh take on the Online Multiplayer First Person Shooter genre, and groundbreaking.

    Unfortunately I'm a little bit late to the party, so I missed most of the good things that came out from this game. Is it fun? Undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable First Person Shooter games I've ever played! The gameplay is fast paced, creative and diverse, the    This game is spectacular, it was a fresh take on the Online Multiplayer First Person Shooter genre, and groundbreaking.

    Unfortunately I'm a little bit late to the party, so I missed most of the good things that came out from this game.
    Is it fun? Undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable First Person Shooter games I've ever played!
    The gameplay is fast paced, creative and diverse, the character design is phenomenal, most of the heroes look fantastic, the maps look gorgeous, so many hidden details everywhere, overall I can safely say that this is an amazing game.

    But what doesn't make it a perfect game is the horrible matchmaking, the lack of gamemodes and the atrocious balancing. It's a shame that the game got abandoned all of a sudden because fortunately its flaws can be fixed as times goes by.

    It's still a very enjoyable experience, and I'm glad I didn't miss out on it, one of my favorite Online Multiplayer games for sure.

    Final Rating: "Fantastic" ~ 8.5/10.    … Expand
  85. Shadow-Slayer
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Good, some people are toxic, and it is fun lots to explore, characters, maps, game modes it is fun..
  86. Gazownik
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    I liked the game back in the days when it was actually popular among twitch users, had its own e-sports and was actually not as toxic as nowadays.
  87. Strife69420
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    Incredibly fun game as long as you're not on competitive. The only big problem with this game to me is that there has been a drought of content.
  88. Lemonada
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    I bought this games before 4 years and I Still play!

    It is different from other fighting games because you have the option to be any character you want!
  89. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  90. Havantus
    Jun 3, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's Pretty good.… Expand
  91. 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.
  92. Surg3on
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    A great game if you just want a fun blast for an 30-60minutes. Maybe not the best value but I am happy they have left the F2P crap out of there. You can just get in and play and most times you do have fun (sometimes your team is just going to SUCK!).

    Runs like a dream. Balance is solid. Nothing else out there that can match it for fast gunplay and teamwork.
  93. 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
  94. AlphaRebel
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Team Fortress 3 is a worthy successor to the legacy of Valves Team Fortress 2 game, after 10 years of Class based combat TF2 was showing it's age, TF3*ahem*I mean overwatch takes the best elements from TF2 and adds the best of FPS mechanics that evolved over that time and ads a heady dose of MOBA / MMO hero's for classes (and they are classes given you can rickroll an enemy team with aTeam Fortress 3 is a worthy successor to the legacy of Valves Team Fortress 2 game, after 10 years of Class based combat TF2 was showing it's age, TF3*ahem*I mean overwatch takes the best elements from TF2 and adds the best of FPS mechanics that evolved over that time and ads a heady dose of MOBA / MMO hero's for classes (and they are classes given you can rickroll an enemy team with a team comprised entirely of a single class)
    Right now only CP, payload and a hybrid capture then push the cart modes are in but they will be expanded over due course I am sure.    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. Sevorast
    May 24, 2016
    8
    This game is polished, clean, and balanced and is one of those rare titles that you can say is flawless. This game might not be the best game out there, but it can certainly be considered a perfectly designed game. Each element was hand crafted by the developers and molded into a game that is a perfect representation of what the developers wanted it to be. A game that truly deserves aThis game is polished, clean, and balanced and is one of those rare titles that you can say is flawless. This game might not be the best game out there, but it can certainly be considered a perfectly designed game. Each element was hand crafted by the developers and molded into a game that is a perfect representation of what the developers wanted it to be. A game that truly deserves a perfect score.… Expand
  97. 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
  98. tensa2341
    Jun 5, 2016
    8
    This by means is not a perfect game and the value in its state is a bit overly expensive but as you reach the core of the main game itself, the gameplay, characters, and production value that was put into it; the game shines in a new identity for itself. In full honesty, I'd say wait for a sales drop, like 30-40 dollars to make this pruchase, otherwise though it's a great game.
  99. 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.
  100. GrandScale
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    This game is pure fun! There are some minor balancing issues with the 21 characters, some of them seem overpowered, but most of the time the game is really well balanced.

    I'm soloing this game since launch and don't have any issues with it. Been playing for 11 hours so far (according to the game stat). I'm pretty sure it's more fun playing with friends, but for people who don't have    This game is pure fun! There are some minor balancing issues with the 21 characters, some of them seem overpowered, but most of the time the game is really well balanced.

    I'm soloing this game since launch and don't have any issues with it. Been playing for 11 hours so far (according to the game stat). I'm pretty sure it's more fun playing with friends, but for people who don't have that reference to compare with, it's safe to say that it's a fun game for them as well.

    The characters feel very different from each other and trying out different ones is one of the fun part in this game.

    Teamplay is key - you need to contribute to the objective. Kill count doesn't matter at all. In fact, a match is won when the objective is completed, or the timer runs out, not when certain kill count has reached.

    The playability is top notch. It feels tight and responsive, nothing to **** about.

    But having such little content (4 game modes) I have my concerns whether this game will entertain me in the long run. I don't know. But so far I'm having a blast and I've only tried out 6 out of 21 characters so far.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PC Game of 2016
1
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
13
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
91

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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